Chapter - 15

"How's that? Are you satisfied? Knowing you, you should be able to master the skill quite well and that too in a short span of time." (Sano)

"Stop worrying about me, old man. What about the equipment?" (Rex)

"Give me a few days. I have to get your measurements to a Tailor and Blacksmith. Hehe, this device of mine can help with that...hee hee I collaborated with an Engineer to make this. Is this not really-" (Sano)

"Stop boasting. Get the job done. Once you're done, I'll do some practice." (Rex)

"Che~ You really do not know how to appreciate good craftsmanship." (Sano)

Sano took out a small square device and pointed it at Rex. Rex could feel a wave of unfamiliar Mana pass over him and then get sucked back into the device that Sano held.

"There! All done! Let me take you to a scrapyard where you can get a hang of the skill. After that...well...there are some things that I will have to teach you." (Sano)

Rex had a puzzled expression on his face.

"Don't look at me like that. Firstly, Skill Transfer is a very high-level skill. Secondly, it transfers the workings and some facts about the skill. Since you have already some experience with Enchanting, you have some knowledge too. However, times have changed. There are other aspects to Enchanting too! Aren't you curious about the Mana I just used to scan you? Hee hee! That is part of the new Enchanting School. Anyway-Huh? Hey! I just noticed this....but...where'd that black bird go?" (Sano)

Seeing Sano's confused face, Rex was startled to find that he hadn't noticed his companion disappearing either. Suddenly, he received quite an alarming notification.

Your Beast Companion, Laxavis has undergone a race and name change. Additionally, the Bond has been dissolved.

"What...What the hell!? This...how is this possible?" (Rex)

"Oi! Oi! What happened?" (Sano)

Rex took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"My companion just underwent a race change and it's name changed." (Rex)

"Eh? Isn't that quite normal? I mean, it's name changing is quite odd, though. What race was it before?" (Sano)

"It was a Black Thunder Eagle. You don't understand. My Bond has dissolved." (Rex)

"A Black Thunder Eagle!? Shit! Not only you, but you also let your beast survive the goddamn purge? You reckless shit!" (Sano)

Rex was quite surprised at seeing Sano this angry at him.

"Why? What do you mean?" (Rex)

"You don't understand! For you, the Void Element was always a part of you. But for a beast, especially one without a Deviant Element-" (Sano)

SKREE!

"That screech....Laxavis!?" (Rex)

"Brat! Get the hell out of here! I'll deal with the Void Elemental Eagle for now. GO!" (Sano)

'Void...Eagle?' (Rex)

Suddenly, as Rex ran out, a large being leapt out of the shack. A large winged creature, with crimson scales covering its body, was hovering in the air, next to the large black shadow bird.

GRAAA!

The crimson dragon roared at the bird and dived at it, simultaneously spewing fire at it. The bird effortlessly warded off the fire with its body. It was also getting ready to consume the dragon in front of it when it suddenly felt something and backed off.

Rex gasped in surprise as he felt an immense concentration of red, green, blue and yellow Mana surrounding the crimson dragon. The gathering of the different types of Mana seemed to perturb the Void Eagle. It screeched once more, turned its head towards Rex's direction and flew away.

"What....what just happened?" (Rex)

The dragon growled at Rex.

"Have you forgotten this form of mine?" (???)

"'Course not! I wasn't even talking about that. That thing could have destroyed everything, but, you chased it away. How?" (Rex)

"This is neither the time nor the place. The authorities should be here within minutes. Follow me! Quickly!" (Sano)

Saying so, the crimson dragon transformed back into the grumpy old man that was Sano. He gestured at Rex to follow him and led him into a few alleyways. All the while, Rex could hear shouting and the noise of clanking armours around him. He understood that the city militia had appeared at the scene and must have been searching for evidence.

"Where are we going, old man?" (Rex)

"The scrapyard. It'll be good practice and I can explain some things to you there quickly. Afterwards, I can return to my shop and act the part of a tragic old man who just lost his entire business. Heh" (Sano)

"You....why do I feel as though you are really shameless?" (Rex)

"Psh. Shameless? Me? Ha! Hmm? Oh, we've arrived. Welcome to the Enchanter's Scrapyard!" (Sano)

Rex looked around and was momentarily stunned by what he saw. In front of him was a large piece of land. The entire land was covered with various types of things. Swords, daggers, maces, hammers, morningstars, armours, arm guards, gloves, tables, chairs, books, sculptures and miscellaneous things were scattered around the place.

"This place is quite impressive! How big is this place?" (Rex)

"Eh...not too big. About 10 miles into 20 miles? I've seen bigger ones in more craft focused places." (Sano)

"Is that so? I'll have to pay a visit to the library sometime. Learn more about how the world is now." (Rex)

"Hehe...the library is indeed a suitable place for general information. However, as someone having personally witnessed the many turning points in the history of the world why don't you just ask me?" (Sano)

"Because I would rather read a thick book than listen to an old dragon prattle away about its glory days." (Rex)

"Why, you little-! Hmph! I've had enough. Let me just impart the information to you and then I'll take my leave. Listen well, since you are so keen on the library, you might as well use it to learn the Runic language. Enchanting is now more than simple fire-augmented swords and the likes. However, what you and I both did was more than simple. Enchanting has incorporated much of what we used and the Runic language to add other effects. The runic language helps guide the 'enchantment'. Therefore, the more proficient you are with Runes, the better. Hehe....to be honest, it was our race that penned the Runes. I could simply 'teach' our language to you, but it would be better for you to learn it yourself and take that time to calm yourself. You may look composed right now, but, I am quite sure that you're confused and angry inside. Your Black Thunder Eagle? I believe that it was consumed by the Elemental. It is long dead, now. Take heart in knowing that it died without feeling much pain, also, it's soul passed on as the Elemental is usually too busy to worry about that. That is not what actually matters-" (Sano)

"What. The. Hell. Do. You. Mean. By. That?" (Rex)

"Calm down, your majesty. I did not intend to downplay the death of your companion, however, that creature was more intelligent than it should have been. It was specifically targeting you. It didn't seem to be in a frenzy either. Most Void Beasts are driven by a single instinct. To devour, consume, eat. This one was in perfect control of itself. It even took the initiative to retreat. No Void Beast would do that. Unless.....unless it was being controlled. That is the only other method that I can think of." (Sano)

"Controlled? Then someone who is capable of controlling Void Beasts? Didn't you just inform me of such an individual?" (Rex)

"The Dark Emperor. Indeed, it is entirely possible. I will look into this matt-" (Sano)

"No need. I already have someone working on that. I am quite sure that if he puts his mind to it, he will have brought me all the information that I need." (Rex)

"I see." (Sano)

"You will help me with my skills. I need to get back to the way I was. I thought I could spend my time leisurely in this world, but, it seems that I will have to fight to make things right again. Now, go. Don't you have a shop to mourn over?" (Rex)

"Ah! Ye-Yes. I will see you later, little brat." (Sano)

Rex watched the old man leave then looked towards the heap of things lying in front of him. He decided to get to work. Perhaps if it was another time then Rex would have teased the old dragon for his lack of composure, however, Rex was too angry to worry about that now. As for Sano, he had felt real fear when he had seen the eyes of his old friend.

There was nothing there. Only inky blackness.

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