The First Legendary Beast Master

Chapter 806  Gifts and a Show

That night, Karl stared at the pile of jewellery in his storage as everyone gathered for dinner.

The kitchen staff set out the meals, then joined them at the table. That was Karlʼs cue to start his presentation.

”I have made a set of jewels for everyone on the team. I would say matching, but all they have in common is their materials. Starting at the end on my left, we have all three Abbies. For you, I opted not to make rings, as you would have to take them off to work anyhow. Instead, I made bracelets that you can tuck under your clothes, earrings and an amulet. All of them have Skill Power, reduced energy cost and stamina regeneration on them.”

He passed over the bags, then moved to Mick and Davis. ”For the front of the house, I made two rings, two bracelets and an amulet. I know how Davis feels about earrings.”

The Fallen Angel laughed. He always kept his hair pulled back because he hated the feeling of anything touching his ears.

”Similar to the others, they have Skill Power and reduced energy cost, but they also have increased strength on them, which will help you both while moving goods at work and if you are attacked. Youʼre both capable enough of defending yourselves.

Then, Loros and Wendy, this set is identical to the set for the kitchen staff. I know that you like to work far too many hours a day, so the stamina regeneration in place of strength seemed like the best option.

Now, Ashbringer, I have a different item for you, as your powers are at the point where a little more Skill Power wonʼt make a huge difference in your work. So, I have made you similar rings, with this necklace.

The fire Elemental Gem is inscribed with the [Ghostfire Body] Skill.”

The big demon actually teared up a little as he took the bag and put the necklace on. His hair went from red to blue flames, and his eyes flickered to a striking azure, the colour of tropical seas.

Before Karl continued, he transferred the [Recall] skill to everyone in the room, then gave [Teleport] to Dana and Rae, who were the only ones that could use it.

”For the ladies, we have more practical items. Lotus, all of your items have lowered energy cost, increased healing and increased agility with mana storage. I heard how you keep trying to catch the wild Nekomata in town and failing.”

Lotus giggled as she took the bag, and winked at him.

”I will catch one soon.”

”Ophelia, I have put Skill Damage, Strength and Life on Hit on all of these items for you. And you have no idea how hard it was to get life on hit to work on a ring.”

The berserker chuckled and put on the items, which vanished under the fur of her Werebear form. Apparently, the transformation hid equipped accessories, so they werenʼt damaged.

”Tessa, I thought about going with a layout similar to Lotus, but instead of increased healing, I went with increased Skill Power. Not as effective as a targeted buff, but more versatile, like the assistance of a Red Dragon Cleric.”

Tessa equipped the white and red items proudly, while Dana waited impatiently.

”For Dana, I chose Reduced Energy Cost, Increased Skill Damage, Increased Skill Power, and mana storage, but I made a special amulet.”

Karl passed it over, and Dana laughed as she realized that someone had carved her cat form in mage robes on the large, flat Wind Stone. The necklace didnʼt have any skill buffs at all on it. But what it did have was an immense amount of mana storage and regeneration. Just hanging it around her neck made her skin tingle with the amount of incoming mana. With this item on, she could spam full power skills through an entire battle.

The mood in the house was considerably improved that evening, and everyone went to the auditorium for Little Butterfly to put on a play for them.

Cara and the butterfly had been carefully picking out the next show options over the last few days, they had settled on a grand comedy.

Beasts of the Dragon Isles, by High Priest Gregory Stormchaser.

Ashbringer looked over at Karl as everyone arranged their cushions for the show.

”Is there a reason that weʼre watching an illusionary nature documentary?” He whispered.

”It is twelve hundred pages and fully illustrated. Plus, I think that guy got attacked by nearly every known species. I swear, he has the worst luck Iʼve ever seen on a Nature Cleric.”

They only played the first two hours before everyone was ready to head to bed, but Karl could sense the butterflyʼs satisfaction. That show was fun to put on.

It still didnʼt talk at all, except through its illusions, and Karl couldnʼt sense clear thoughts from it. At least not in the conventional sense. It was almost like the butterfly was always asleep, and the Illusionary world was its dream reality.

Much different from the other beasts, but Karl had realized that there was potential to the [Illusionary Domain] spell beyond making a hidden city for them to relax in. He could use it to make solid illusionary tools, mock up dress plans for Rae, or even just create a mannequin for her to work with that was identical to the real person.

But their peaceful days ended rapidly the next morning when Karl had the Gargoyles open the gates and change the sign to open. Within minutes, a flood of merchants had descended upon the shop again, looking for anything that they could get.

Today, they had a plan for them.

”Bulk sales of Royal and Monarch Rank items other than weapons will be limited today, unless you have made prior arrangements. No more than five per customer. However, we have a large selection of Commander Rank jewellery available.

Plus, we have a large assortment of potions, medicinal products and the next auction will have a few of our Ranking items available.” Davis announced.

”Isnʼt that tomorrow?” One of the merchant vessel Captains asked.

”Indeed it is. You will know our pieces when you see them.” Davis agreed.

”Now, who would like a selection of Royal Rank blades? All crafted by a grandmaster and artfully upgraded by a true Runemaster.” Davis announced.

Not particularly powerful, but good for City Guards and mercenary guards.