Chapter 304: Besti- Something

Chapter 304: Besti- Something

"Maybe we should visit a library, huh? What do you think, Toby? We could get some more information on your species."

The Warg was busy and didn't respond. What would it know about evolving? It was its first and only life. The experience of rapid evolution was something it didn't have.

Gerald said the stuff about Bloodhounds at a whim, but now he really wondered if he could influence his mount to evolve. Wouldn't it be cool if he could turn it into an even bigger and cooler-looking monster?!

And so it was decided.

"Onward my steed! The library awaits!" Gerald shouted and pulled on the reins while giving a light kick with his heel.

Toby made a depressed whining sound as he slowly left, giving sad glances to all the meat that remained behind. It was akin to a soldier departing for war and leaving his young new wife behind.

Who knew how many hooligans would treat her like a common piece of meat while he was gone. It certainly wasn't going to be the same after he gets back.

***

As they arrived at the massive library, made of white marble and limestone, Gerald felt a bit of nostalgia. How long has it been since he first visited? Not that long actually, it's just that so many things happened since he first came here.

For example, back then he still had an above-average amount of hands. He smiled as he thought about it. Good times!

He planed on leaving Toby to wait for him outside, but then he remembered he had nowhere to tie him down and common ropes were certainly not enough for the beast. And since he couldn't be sure it wouldn't go wild, he had to keep an eye on it. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Many heads turned in their direction as they went in, and many more froze in fear as GTA passed by the reception desk at the entrance.

"Keep the change," Gerald said as he casually tossed a gold coin at the gawking receptionist. Surprisingly the guards didn't try to say anything as Gerald led Toby inside by a thin leather strap.

He was briefed on everything that happened recently and then sent on his way like some common servant, but he didn't mind. He was the only one close to the man and could be considered a friend. He should be able to quickly figure out if there was any potential danger with the Warg pet roaming about.

On the fields of endless carnage, the fight was still going on. It was not as aggressive and unending as the first days, but both human and monster's blood was spilled, painting the ground red.

The Flame Barrier extinguished quite some time ago. With nothing to keep Mana in place, it soon returned to the normal levels and mages quickly lost their advantage. Luckily it was the same for Orc Shamans, so at least there was a good side to it.

Tabbris took one last look across the city from the Royal Palace, steeled his heart, and with heavy steps marched towards the most menacing place of all: A library!

***

"Any luck, Toby? Did you find anything?"

In the now deserted library, Gerald and Toby were busy searching for the elusive [Bestiary] book. They were going at it for hours already. Most patrons of the library have long since ran away, afraid of the Warg.

He was regretting not properly reading the book back then as he just skimmed through it. But it wasn't like he could absorb all the knowledge just by touching the cover like some crazy OP fantasy characters!

Or could he?

A long "Hmmm" escaped him as he squinted his eyes and touched a book and sent Mana through it to examine it.

The feedback was crazy! It wasabsolutely worthless! He might as well be doing the same thing to a block of wood. Anyone coming up with the idea to magically absorb knowledge had to be clinically insane!

Oh, wait...

"Gerald? Are you alright?"