Chapter 135: Into The Valley Of Beasts

Chapter 135: Into The Valley Of Beasts



"Ladies and gentlemen, what we're witnessing here is nothing short of incredible! Alister- our dark horse in this contest-has just revealed his second dragon, and if you thought Cinder was impressive, look at Darven! This thing is an absolute beast! And correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't it only been two weeks and a few days since he registered his first summon at the Union? Yet here he is with another dragon, and this one looks even stronger!" Marcus said, practically beaming with excitement.

Elena responded, equally amazed. "You're absolutely right! The speed at which Alister is summoning and bonding with these dragons is just absurd! Typically, even veteran summoners take months-sometimes years-to forge a bond strong enough to control a creature of this magnitude. And here we have Alister, practically outpacing the norms of summoning in record time. It's almost like he's rewriting the rules of what's possible for summoners!"

Marcus paused, letting the gravity of the situation sink in for the viewers before speaking again.

"You know, seeing Alister's meteoric rise makes me wonder-why does society have such a disdain for summoners? I mean, whenever someone discovers they have the talent, it's often met with a sense of doom rather than celebration. What's the root of that stigma?"

Elena took a moment to gather her thoughts, her voice softening slightly as she delved into the history and society's view on the matter.

"It's a complex issue, but it largely comes down to the nature of summoning itself. Unlike other classes, which rely on skill, strength, or intellect, summoning has always been seen as a gamble—a profession steeped in uncertainty. To be a successful summoner like Alister is proving to be, you need to be rich, extremely lucky, and, of course, a genius."

Elena paused briefly, then continued.

"The reliance on chance is what dooms most summoners from the start. The creatures you summon are unpredictable-sometimes you get a weak beast, other times something uncontrollable. And even if you're lucky enough to summon something powerful you can control, you need immense wealth to sustain and equip them. Then there's the intellectual aspect; you have to be a genius to figure out how to bond with these creatures, control them, and integrate them into your strategy. It's a heap of challenges that most people simply can't overcome. So, when someone discovers they have the talent, it's often seen as more of a curse than a blessing."

Marcus nodded thoughtfully, his voice more calm as he responded.

"So, in essence, it's the unpredictability, the financial burden, and the sheer intellectual demand that have turned summoning into a profession most people avoid and look down on. But Alister... he's defying all of that, isn't he? He's showing that with the combination of all these factors, a summoner can be the most powerful force on the battlefield."

Goro briefly checked his gear, making sure everything was in place, then took a running start before leaping off the cliff.

The five of them plummeted toward the valley floor, skilfully controlling their fall. The sounds of the monsters below grew louder as they closed the distance. Ren's fingers twitched slightly, sparks emerging in his palm as he prepared to unlish his flames.

Just before they hit the ground, Ren flipped mid-air, his body adjusting to the impact. He landed smoothly on the rocky terrain, his feet touching down with a light thud.

Kaida followed suit, landing in a crouch, her hands brushing against the ground as she steadied herself. Hiroshi was the next to land, his boots kicking up a small cloud of dust as he hit the ground with a heavier impact. Razogrin came down with a thunderous crash, the ground cracking slightly beneath his weight, Goro landed with a similar loud thud.

They all rose to their full height, weapons at the ready, the valley of monsters now stretching out before them.

The creatures had begun to take notice, their eyes gleaming in the light as they turned their attention toward them.

Ren gave a quick glance to his teammates, ensuring they were ready. He then touched his earpiece, speaking to Alister.

"We're in position. You and the dragons take the other side. We'll start the sweep now."

Alister's voice crackled through the coms. "Understood. We'll meet in the middle."

Alister soared through the skies, standing on Darven's head as they tore through the air. The valley stretched on, but the end was in sight. Upon arriving, Alister commanded,

"Both of you, touch down. We start here."