Chapter 276

Chapter 276

After a brief conversation, Lorant realized that his concern now seemed to be an unnecessary worry.

For the time being, it appeared that not many people would realize that Fa Meng was a legendary beast.

Unless it actively went head-to-head with a legendary practitioner, and not just the minor skirmishes like today where they stopped short, but a real life-and-death battle.

Pushing both sides to the brink at once.

Otherwise, even if most people sensed Fa Meng's immense power, they wouldn’t imagine that a beast could possess the strength of a legendary practitioner.

This was something completely beyond their understanding.

This inadvertently saved Lorant a lot of trouble.

Of course, he actually didn’t mind announcing the existence of such a legendary beast to the world.

It could even be said that Lorant would be very pleased to see people stunned by a legendary beast.

If any foolish person wanted to make a move on him because of this, then he wouldn’t mind adding the corpse of a legendary practitioner to the collection he already had, after having dealt with a level ten assassin.

Legendary practitioners, when facing a legendary beast, might not have the upper hand, but they wouldn’t easily be killed.

But what if they were up against a beast with powerful thinking abilities and extraordinary intelligence?

With equal intelligence, the difference in strength would create a massive gap.

Lorant had every reason to believe that Fa Meng wouldn’t be intimidated by any legendary practitioner.

At that moment, the expressions of those annoying practitioners would be quite amusing.

Lorant couldn’t help but daydream about it.

From that day on, the people from the Beast Tower reluctantly returned to the tower.

Although they were extremely curious about the new beast Lorant had created, there were ongoing experiments in the Beast Tower that had lasted for many years, preventing them from staying away for too long.

However, Lorant generously stated that once the beast pet store was completed, he would reserve a room for each member of the Beast Tower, and they would be welcome to visit the store anytime they wished.

Even so, the impact of Fa Meng lingered.

As they left, Lorant could clearly see a group of mages, each distracted as they stepped into the teleportation array, their eyes constantly glancing at Fa Meng.

Fa Meng had set up a long banner above its head that read ‘Farewell, Beast Tower Friends!’ On both sides of the banner floated several balloons.

The balloons were an inflatable miniature dragon beast, an inflatable ghost spider, and an inflatable Glassy Ice Flame Dog.

Fa Meng and Little Qing, along with Little Black, the two little ones, were each holding a pull string cannon under the banner, continuously launching never-ending streams of colorful ribbons into the air.

This inexplicably lifted Lorant's mood, and seeing the shocked expressions of others stirred his mischievous side once again.

However, aside from satisfying his mischievous desires, Lorant's primary task now was to attend the upcoming Lightwing Butterfly auction.

The Lightwing Butterflies had been at the beast pet store for some time, and Kimberly and others had already completed the registration and relevant research.

These butterflies had such a wide range of abilities that even with the help of the Beast Tower mages, it took Kimberly and her team a while to fully classify and organize them.

Which ones boosted spells, which helped with strength, and which enhanced individual skills.

Through this classification, they not only identified over a thousand possible combinations of Lightwing Butterflies but also delved deeply into the abilities of some of them.

Now, with the help of the mages from the Beast Tower, Kimberly and her team have selected a batch of Lightwing Butterflies that are ready to be sold to the public.

These Lightwing Butterflies either have relatively simple abilities that Kimberly and her team have fully understood.

Or they are butterflies with some repeated abilities.

These butterflies with repeated abilities are completely insignificant; even if one or two are sold, it will not affect Kimberly and her team's research on the Lightwing Butterfly species.

Therefore, after Lorant returned, the date of the auction was quickly set.

Now that the weather has turned bitterly cold and the first snow has fallen, Lorant plans to temporarily close the Beast Pet Shop during the coldest time of the year, just like last year.

So before the shop's holiday, he needs to make a beautiful conclusion to this year.

And the Lightwing Butterflies are, naturally, the mischievous shop owner's way of leaving other practitioners with a gift that will make them eagerly anticipate their return.

Just imagine, when you discover that the shop has introduced a brand-new and highly valuable beast pet.

Owning one of these pets could significantly enhance your strength, potentially multiplying it several times.

How many practitioners could resist being tempted?

Anyone who values their strength would find it hard to resist!

From those who came to help with experiments at the shop, Lorant clearly realized this.

The Lightwing Butterflies are comparable to the Dream Weavers in the hearts of mages when it comes to all practitioners.

The appeal of support-type beast pets to practitioners is virtually irresistible.

Lorant is placing a lot of emphasis on this auction.

Therefore, Emma and others decided not to use the Holy Rose, which the shop had been using comfortably.

Although the decoration there was quite exquisite and ranked among the best in Mauplan, the area was a bit too small.

It was a members-only club, and very few people had the qualifications to enter.

While it was fine for smaller events, it would feel cramped for larger auctions.

This being the Lightwing Butterflies' first official public debut, a small-scale event would understate their significance.

Lorant hoped to imprint the Lightwing Butterflies into the hearts of practitioners through a memorable auction.

And when introducing a brand-new beast pet, Lorant certainly wouldn't forget about his Blue Star platform.

The auction, scheduled to start in ten days, has already begun generating buzz across all the Beast Pet Shop's locations.

First, a group of knight students, under the guise of a practical lesson, each carried a Lightwing Butterfly on their shoulders.

They called it 'urban combat training.'

Though people didn't understand why they were simulating battles in the city, the streets of Mauplan soon buzzed with talk about the dazzling wings on the knights' shoulders.

The wings, though varied in shape, all looked quite magnificent and eye-catching.

At the very least, these knight students were already turning heads.

Anyone who was paying attention had already learned through various channels that the light wings belonged to the newest pets from the pet shop, but most people hadn’t known exactly what these pets were capable of until now.

However, the actions of the knight students quickly showcased the abilities of the glowing butterflies to everyone.

While they didn’t need to announce it with megaphones, the other knights in the City of Knights were quick to notice.

As fellow knights, they naturally knew what kind of performance to expect from a knight of a certain caliber.

Knight students would wear different badges on their chests according to their age, so many experienced knights could immediately tell that the students were displaying abilities far beyond their rank.

For instance, the most obvious trait was that these young knights were moving at a speed that was quite frightening.

As they dashed through the alleys, the speed they exhibited was something that only a level four or five practitioner could possess. If only one or two young knights showed such performance, people might chalk it up to them being exceptional cases, prodigies.

But when every student displayed such astonishing speed and other physical abilities, it was clear to any discerning observer that they were different from normal practitioners.

And if one were to pinpoint what made these students different from other practitioners, it was undoubtedly the magnificent light wings on their bodies.

The students had no intention of hiding it.

Whenever someone asked, they would proudly display the lazy little butterfly lying on their shoulders, glistening as if it were a delicate piece of art.

“This is the latest breed of pet from the pet shop!” Each young knight puffed out their chest, beaming with pride as they faced the curious onlookers. A sense of pride and a little bit of belonging welled up in their hearts because they had access to exclusive information.

“As you know, Mr. Lorant is our teacher, so we had the opportunity to interact with this pet in advance,” the boys said with great enthusiasm, holding their heads high in pride.

“What? You’re asking about the abilities of this light butterfly? Well, it’s not that I can’t tell you, but the abilities of this pet are quite complex. It’s hard to explain in a short time!”

“But what I can tell you is that this is an auxiliary pet, capable of providing various kinds of boosts. There are so many that I can’t explain them all at once! You’ll have to experience it to figure it out!”

In no time, a large part of the city was intrigued by this magical and mysterious pet.

Even though it was clear that this spectacle was orchestrated by the pet shop, the knights of Mauplan were still lining up, one by one, unable to resist the allure of this new pet.

The scattered bits of information that circulated had the members of the knight corps eagerly awaiting.

Lorant was confident that once practitioners got a taste of what this auxiliary pet could do, none would be able to resist the temptation.

Even if it meant giving up everything, they would acquire this pet without hesitation.

Lorant had full confidence in the glowing butterfly.

For this auction, Lorant partnered with the Knight Academy.

He obtained the temporary use and renovation rights for a plaza from Dean Augustine.

The plaza was located not far from the city center of Mauplan, just a few hundred meters away from the central avenue.

Surprisingly, this plaza, with its prime location, had been abandoned by the Knight Academy for many years.

Strictly speaking, it wasn’t originally a plaza open to the public, but a training ground prepared exclusively for the students of the Knight Academy.

However, as time passed, the Knight Academy moved from the city center of Mauplan to its current location.

Although it was still within the same city, the one-way walking time of nearly an hour and a half led the academy to gradually abandon this place.

But even in its neglect, the area found new life as a small public park, open to everyone.

The entire plaza looks very similar in style to the city of Mauplan, simple yet sturdy and dignified.

At first glance, it conveys the weighty presence of a knight.

The park forms a giant triangle, and the areas where it intersects with the city are planted with first-tier plant beasts, the "Cold Wind Cedars," which symbolize the knight's character. A small path leads into the park from the midpoint of each side of the triangle.

At each entrance, tall knight statues stand on both sides. These statues, partially concealed by the trees, were crafted in different eras, each with its own distinct design and craftsmanship.

While many people find the statues eerie, Lorant sees a unique charm in them. He appreciates the sense of history and gravitas they bring. After learning that the Knight Academy used to cast a new knight statue here every so often, he volunteered to oversee the creation of new statues.

Currently, a statue is being hurriedly completed, depicting a knight riding a towering Windbreaking Horse, accompanied by a Glassy Ice Flame Dog, with a small, delicate light-winged butterfly perched on his shoulder. Lorant expects it to be placed in the woods before the auction begins.

However, it's clear that few people share his 'unique taste.'

Most residents aren’t particularly interested in this 'forest-themed' park. In this world, greenery is never scarce. Step outside the city gates, and you’ll find endless wilderness and forests.

As a result, fewer people visited the park, citing complaints about insufficient sunlight and excessive vegetation.

If not for its prime location, the park would likely have been abandoned long ago.

In truth, it’s not far from being abandoned. People come and go on the surrounding streets, but few enter the woods.

But now, things are different. Everyone passing by the triangular forest, whether they are adventurers heading to the Black Forest or people living in the city, can’t help but look up at the building above the park.

It’s a tall, magnificent hexagonal building, about ten stories high.

From afar, it’s strikingly eye-catching, standing like a landmark in the center of the city.

When the hexagonal venue was completed, Lorant was immediately drawn to it. He considered acquiring the park and making it part of the beast pet shop’s assets.

Master Augustine, with a smile, said there was no problem, but on one condition: if Lorant was willing to provide every Knight Academy student with a Windbreaking Horse, the Knight Academy would hand over ownership of the park to him.

The number of students in the Knight Academy will keep growing, and equipping every student with a Windbreaking Horse is no easy task.

So, no matter how tempted Lorant was, he could only laugh it off and decided to have his team of experts carefully calculate the costs and benefits before deciding whether to make the deal.

In the long run, although the beast pet shop might suffer some losses, this is a landmark building in the center of Mauplan, and its value can’t be measured simply in gold coins.

The daily advertising potential for the beast pet shop is enough to make Lorant eager to proceed.

From far away, more than a dozen streets away, the shadow of this tall building could already be seen.

The silver-gray hexagonal structure had its metal frame exposed, which at first glance seemed unfinished. But upon closer inspection, every exposed bone-like structure was carefully designed, exuding a unique primitive beauty amidst the chaos.

At first glance, it looked like a nest made from countless beast bones, with a sense of wilderness rushing towards you.

In the more detailed areas below, knight's swords and shields appeared as decorations on every wall of the venue.

The discarded knight's swords were not particularly sharp blades, but the curled blades and broken shields had a unique charm.

No one could resist the allure of battle damage, even if it was just a set of equipment.

Lorant looked at his venue and nodded in satisfaction.