Chapter 96

The wise adapts themselves to circumstances as the water molds itself to the tea pot.

~ Zen Proverb

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"Before you do anything stupid, listen to my instructions or you'll regret it." Her voice automatically calls for attention. It has an ambiguous tone to it that fits her.

I gaze around at everyone else. People from the Kingdom of Beast Tamers have mounts that look like they could snap you in two if they just breathe on you. The prince from that kingdom just so happens to be in this class, His beast is an elegant looking leopard, it's charcoal grey. Along with the other two leads excluding the one that's obviously very attracted to Elizabeth. Just like in the game, Elizabeth never had a plethora of love interests. She was a girl with principles after all.

Then, there's the shapeshifters. They don't need a mount, when they can just transform they're body into one within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. They're bodies were buff and you could practically smell the blood ŀust oozing from them.

The biggest shape shifter had the body of a serpent. With jet black scales and piercing violet eyes, he must be of royal blood. As he slithered on the ground, others watched the violent contractions of his muscles propelling him forward. It was a view you could only imagine while reading a fantasy novel.

Seeing that everyone is now prepared, the instructor continues. "Okay, now I want you all to make it from where you are standing right now, to the other side of dwarf tree forest. I'll give you all 30 minute to make it there and back. Do not disappoint me."

Not too far away Elizabeth does a flip landing perfectly on her mounts back. I roll my eyes at her flashy display. Still insecure as always I see.

"Okay Baozi, let's show these people what real power is." Patting his back, I use his right wing as a step ladder. Then I plant myself firmly on the top of his head, waiting for her to start the race.

"Ready!" Everyone gets into position, adrenaline coursing through our veins, our eyes dilating. The sun beats on our bodies, beads of perspiration dripping onto my neck.

Then, just when tension is at an all time high she shouts, "GO!"

Everyone rushes forward trying to get the first place position. Even Ora could be found on her golden lion, a rank yellow beast. Her hair flies behind her, a playful smile on her face. She's enjoying this.

I laugh aloud. I missed being competitive. It gets the blood running.

"Come on Baozi, Faster." Flying high in the sky I can see everything. The air higher up is thinner though, but I can endure it.

A lil ways behind is the jet black snake from earlier. I can see the determination in his eyes to win as I look behind me. He’s really pushing himself hard. He’s really flexible, his body bȧrėly breaks down any trees. Instead it seems as though he’s malleable. His body easily contorts to the ways of the forest. It’s astonishing.

“Baozi, looking good!” I tell him. He lets out piercing shriek in acknowledgment. Knowing how loud it was it probably shook the ground of the forest.

Out of nowhere though, the snake starts to speed up, his distance shortening more and more. Almost catching up to Baozi and I. Scared and embarrassed that I underestimated the enemy I urge Baozi to urge faster. Just because their spoiled doesn’t mean they can’t do well.

“Baozi! If you don’t fly faster I’ll eat your serving of dinner!”

With a mighty push of his wings. We zoom through the forest. Debris getting stuck in my hair in the process but all the excitement is enough for me to ignore it.

I your Father, Am the Best!!!!!