Something Serious

"System, can I tame a Hellkin?"

[It is possible. However, you'll put yourself at risk in attracting a Heavenkin.]

"I'll take that chance for now."

Besides, I have bandits to take care of. Now for that Hellhound...

"Hey, girl." I said. The Hellhound continued to growl. "What a ferocious look you putting there."

*RARGH!*

The Hellhound snarled viciously and came for my neck, but I easily dodged.

"Shit, I knew it! It's not a high-ranked one, so it doesn't understand me yet." I cursed.

[Do you wish to acquire a Unique Skill, Infernal Language?]

"Yes."

[The cost of acquiring is 100,000 EP.]

"Do it!"

[Attention. Upon acquiring this skill slightly increases the chances of attracting a Heavenkin.]

"Just do it!"

[Acknowledged. 100,000 EP deducted.]

[Notice. Unique Skill acquired. Infernal Language.]

[Notice. Curse Magic has been upgraded to Tier-II.]

I even got an upgrade of Curse Magic, huh? Nice.

*Grr...*

The Hellhound growls again at me and walks slowly to the side. I tried speaking to it again.

"Hey, girl. What a ferocious look you got there." I said.

The hellhound stopped growling, but is wary of me. Fine, it's fine.

[The Lesser Hellhound wants a soul.]

"Soul you say? Actually, I got an even better offer." I said.

[The Lesser Hellhound is listening.]

"Human souls. Large amounts. I can give it to you, if you follow me." I said.

The hellhound sat down, it is no longer hostile.

[The Lesser Hellhound will follow you. However, you cannot name her, increase her rank, nor evolve her until you complete the task.]

[Let the Hellhound get her kill.]

Fine with me! I ran out of the forest and the Hellhound followed suit. I meet Santrasa, Groza, and Zala afterwards.

"How much time until the mercenaries?"

[17 minutes.]

It took me 30 minutes to get to this forest, I won't make it at this pace.

"System, evolve Santrasa, Groza, and Zala."

Three screens showed up to see multiple evolution paths for the three. I quickly selected them.

[Jag-Stripe Tiger > Spark Tiger > Shock Tiger > Thunder Tiger]

[Spark Eagle > Lightning Eagle > Thunder Eagle > Storm Eagle]

[Shade Horse > Shadow Horse > Dark Horse > Umbral Horse]

"Santrasa, Groza, Zala. Evolution!"

[Acknowledged. Now evolving.]

*NEIIIIGH!!*

*ROAAAR!!*

*KIIIEEERR!!*

Santrasa, Groza, and Zala cried out as their bodies surge with power.

Santrasa and Groza became covered in lightning while Zala became engulfed in darkness. The process only lasts a few seconds, per evolution, but since I'm doing it multiple times, it'll take longer.

The evolution soon ended and they became more cooler than ever!

Santrasa is now white and have black stripes with the shapes of lightning across his torso, his eyes are silvery white and his claws have a shine in the moonlight.

Groza is now bigger and has his feathers change to a bright bluish color with yellow on the ends. His head has a single large feather that is yellow to white and his eyes are bright yellow.

Lastly, Zala now has a purple sheen on her body along with her hair being few inches longer. Her aura also began emitting out from her legs as to add the scare factor. Also the cool factor.

[Evolution complete. Santrasa has evolved to Thunder Tiger.]

[Due to evolution, Santrasa has risen to Rank B.]

[New skills acquired. Lightning Magic-V, Lightning Nullification, Poison Resistance, Menace, Bravery, Perception, Haste, Enhanced Strength.]

[Evolution complete. Groza has evolved to Storm Eagle.]

[Due to evolution, Groza has risen to Rank C.]

[New skills acquired for Groza. Lightning Magic-VI, Wind Magic-VI, Perception, Lightning Absorption, Wind Resistance, Water Resistance, Tenacity, Intimidation, Haste, Lightning Dominance-II, Water Ward-I.]

[Evolution complete. Zala has evolved to Umbral Horse.]

[Due to evolution, Groza has risen to Rank B+.]

[New skills acquired for Zala. Dark Magic-VI, Earth Magic-VI, Earth Nullification, Dark Absorption, Poison Nullification, Concealment, High Endurance, High Speed, Menace, Bravery, Shadow Sneak, Curse Resistance.]

Nice! I see skills that makes them go faster. Then I realized that I left the saddle and harness on Zala while she was evolving. I looked at her with concern and the saddle and Zala was fine. I was scared for nothing.

I tried to pick up the Hellhound, but the system spoke out.

[Do not worry about leaving the Hellhound behind. It will cross realms to your location due to the Invader skill.]

"Invader?"

[Correct, it's a skill that allows the user to cross realms.]

"Uh...Invader...?" I tilted my head in confusion. Where have I heard this skill?

"No time to think, I have to get to Valtuz quick!" I said as I shook my head to forget these thoughts. I jumped onto Zala's saddle and turned her around to the trail leaving the forest.

"Alright, Zala, Groza, and Santrasa. Full speed ahead!" I declared.

*NEEEEIIIGH!*

Zala neighed, lifting her front hooves in the air, making me lean backwards. As soon as she put them down...she shattered my expectations.

*WHOOOSH!*

"Oh...oh fuck! Holy shit! Oooh! Woohoo!" I whooped and hollered at the insane speed Zala is inputting. The wind began blowing into my body, pushing me back. I looked around me and everything became a blur.

Once I looked behind me, a good amount of dust was kicked up by Zala's footsteps. Then I see Groza and Santrasa catching up, but I don't see the Hellhound.

"System, how far am I now?"

[At this rate, you will arrive at your destination in 7 minutes.]

"That's more than enough." I smiled. I switched my vision to Taudera to see that he is inside Valtuz with Steinberg and Flammenberg, standing in behind of the closed side gate. Then I switch to Schwarze who is flying above the city and not a single soldier was in sight yet.

"Hyoran, you here?" I said through telepathy.

"Yeah, where are you?" Hyoran replied.

"I'm on my way to the front gate. Don't let anyone get out." I said.

"Thompson already made sure of it. Our monsters are waiting for you." Hyoran said.

"Good. Meet you there." I said and ended my telepathy.

[4 minutes remain until destination.]

That's three added to my army of monsters and I'm about to get my fourth! If I am about to attract a Heavenkin, it's a price I'll pay for now.

With my 6.6 million EP...I wonder if how many I'll have when I kill the mercenaries. 10 mil? 20 mil? What about 100 mil?

Oh no...my lust for blood and battle is growing...I can't stop smiling. Hehehehe...