Second World

Chapter 1036 1036. Beast Monarch

”This… Is it…?”

”Itʼs metamorphosing!” Peniel exclaimed, cutting Jackʼs stammer.

”I thought only a vampire can metamorphose?” Jack asked.

”I never said that it can only happen to a vampire,” Peniel replied.

”Hey, does this mean…”

”Yes, most likely Therrasʼ grade will increase after it comes out of that cocoon,” Peniel answered before Jack finished his question.

”Woo-hoo…!” Jack uttered. He never expected his curiosity in exploring this place would yield this boon.

”I am honestly surprised by your therras beast. This means you are a beastmaster, arenʼt you?” Theridan asked.

”I am. I am also a blade dancer and an archmage. Well, used to. Those two classes have upgraded to special classes,” Jack replied.

”Interesting. I thought outworlders stick to one specific class?”

”I have fortunate encounters that give me the special ability to have multiple classes,” Jack answered.

Theridan nodded. ”You said that your two classes of blade dancer and archmage have upgraded to special classes. So, you mean your beastmaster is still in the elite class?”

”Yes. Unfortunately, I am still not lucky enough to get the special class for beastmaster.”

”Hm… I guess your luck is about to change,” Theridan said.

”Oh…? Wait, do you mean…”

”Terraxx wasnʼt a charitable beast. Even to other Therras Beast, it acted haughty. It was always very proud of itself. To aid your Therras Beast in metamorphosis means it acknowledges your pet. This showed that you are also not an ordinary beastmaster. Well, since you have successfully ascended to the throne I left behind, I think we can both agree that you are anything but ordinary. I guess I can make you my proper successor.”

”Successor…?” Jack asked.

”I told you before. The first king of Themisphere was also a beastmaster, right?” Peniel said to Jack through their minds.

”To my disappointment, none of my descendants was able to tame another Therras Beast. I even heard that the Therras Beast had gone extinct. It truly pained my heart when I hear that. To see one before me again now, by one who has succeeded my throne. I guess it is fate. The new chapter in Themisphere will be written by another king who possesses a Therras Beast. You will be the first king in this countryʼs new chapter, and you have my blessing!”

Once Theridan finished his words, Jack heard a notification, ”Congratulations to have been granted a special class. Your Beastmaster class has been upgraded to the special class, Beast Monarch.”

It took a few seconds before Jack reacted, ”Hell, yeah!”

Not only had his pet received metamorphosis, but he was also granted the special class he had been searching for. He was glad that he was nosy enough to look for clues on the Themisphere Legacy Key.

”Hey, Peniel. Just to be sure, this special class is first-class, right?” Jack asked in his mind.

”Thatʼs correct,” Peniel replied.

”I am extremely grateful for this gift, Your Majesty,” Jack bowed again to Theridan.

”Use it with wisdom. I hope it helps you in ruling our kingdom, Your Majesty,” Theridan replied.

Jack opened his status window to check his new special classʼ passive abilities.

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Strength, Dexterity, Reflex, Wisdom +10%.

Petʼs damage and damage reduction +20% during the first 10 minutes after being summoned. Cooldown: 2 hours

Petʼs attributes +50%, summoned creaturesʼ attributes +20%

Within a 500-meter radius, attributes of alliesʼ pets + 30%, attributes of alliesʼ summons +10%

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”Hey, Peniel. Between this Beast Monarch and the Royal Beast Lord, which one is better?” Jack asked.

”They are both first-class special classes, so they are pretty much equal. But I guess Royal Beast Lord is more suitable for personal prowess, while this Beast Monarch enhanced allies which makes it shines in a team fight.”

Jack checked the skills from this special class. Since his previous Beastmaster class was already level 63, he immediately received two new skills after becoming Beast Monarch.

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Gigantify Pet, level 1/20 (Active skill)

Double the petʼs size. Attributes, defenses, and resistances +100%.

Damage +10%, damage reduction +30%

Immune to movement restriction. All status ailment resistances +50%

Duration: 2 minutes

Cooldown: 30 minutes.

Stamina: 250

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Beast Command, level 1/20 (Active skill)

Take control of a target enemyʼs pet. The targeted pet has to be lower in grade and not more than 10 levels higher than own pet.

After the skillʼs duration ends, deals 2000% physical damage to the pet. If it doesnʼt die, it is forcefully unsummoned and cannot be summoned for 1 hour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Cooldown: 3 hours

Stamina: 200

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”Peniel, this Beast Command skill is similar to Davidʼs Barghestʼs Charm Monster skill, isnʼt it?” Jack asked. ”But I remember that Barghestʼs skill has a probability percentage. No percentage is described here. Does this mean any pet I target is 100% getting controlled?”

”Unless the owner has immunity to charm skill, thatʼs correct,” Peniel answered. ”Additionally, the Barghestʼs skill lasted only thirty seconds. Your Beast Command took control of the enemyʼs pet for ten long minutes.”

”Even after the duration ends, the enemy will still lose the pet for one hour if it doesnʼt die. That effectively removed a beastmasterʼs most powerful asset from a battle. Any beastmaster will cry if they encounter me,” Jack chuckled.

”Thatʼs why itʼs called Beast Monarch,” Theridan said. ”This special class is a monarch among the beastmasters. I hope this class aids you as it aided me in ushering another era of prosperity in Themisphere.”

”I wonʼt let you down, Your Majesty,” Jack bowed again.

”Well, at least you are not calling me ghost king again,” Theridan said, which drew Jackʼs and Penielʼs laughs.

”So, how long will it be in that state?” Jack asked about Therrasʼ cocoon state.

”Can be minutes, can be days, can even be months,” Peniel answered.

Jack was irritated. Peniel gave the exact same answer as when he asked about Arlcardʼs cocoon state.

Since even Arlcard hadnʼt come out of his cocoon despite Arlcard going into the state earlier, Jack guessed Therras would take a longer time. This meant at the moment, he lost two of his most powerful aides. He thought maybe he should postpone his plan of going out adventuring for a little more while.