Chapter 522

Chapter 522

Lorant carefully observed the enchantress before him. She wore a dazed expression, just as she had described—seemingly unaware of her own thoughts—and had come here without any apparent motive.

The youthful shopkeeper displayed an appearance of being deeply moved by the enchantress’s story, but privately, he kept questioning Fa Meng and Xiao Lan in his mind about how much truth there was to her tale.

Faced with such a seemingly bizarre and somewhat flimsy reason, Lorant had every right to be suspicious of her true intentions.

Fortunately, both Xiao Lan and Fa Meng gave the same affirmative answer.

Both believed that this archmage had indeed come for this reason—at the very least, when she recounted her story, there were no irregularities in her life signals or the energy fluctuations around her.

Even if it couldn’t be entirely ruled out that this archmage was a deception virtuoso, capable of perfectly controlling her energy aura, micro-expressions, and even her heartbeat, at this moment, Lorant was more inclined to believe the authenticity of her words.

As for the rest, Clayley had access to the mage’s complete background. A quick verification would reveal the truth of her story.

"I’m sorry to hear such a story," Lorant said solemnly, adopting a slightly somber expression. "If Beast Pets had been bred a little earlier, perhaps things might have taken a different turn."

At these words, Caroline’s expression darkened slightly.

Innumerable warriors shared her experience. In fact, nearly ninety percent of warriors with ordinary families of origin would inevitably face these heart-wrenching partings.

That was, until the emergence of Beast Pets.

Blue Star had never publicly disclosed the fact that high-level Beast Pets would form contracts with their tamers upon reaching adulthood. Their stance on the matter was deliberately vague—contrary to what people had expected.

They had never explicitly announced the specific effects and capabilities of these contracts, either.

Even after the existence of contracts was no longer a secret, Blue Star merely acknowledged it under pressure, while maintaining that the effects were tailored to each individual—different tamers and Beast Pets would develop unique abilities after forming a contract.

However, as more contracts were formed, people naturally gained a general understanding of them.

Perhaps, as Blue Star claimed, the contracts did adapt to different individuals, but by summarizing the details that had circulated, it wasn’t hard to see that certain aspects were commonly mentioned.

First, for tamers whose physical attributes were weaker than their Beast Pets, the contract could enhance their constitution to some extent, improving their physical attributes and fitness.

Ordinary people and low-level warriors benefited the most from this contract. It was widely observed that they gained significantly stronger physiques through the process. Even those who had been frail or born with certain congenital defects often experienced what seemed like a second growth spurt, with a high likelihood of regaining robust health.

Another aspect all tamers noticed was that after the contract, they shared an ability symbiosis with their Beast Pets.

Again, the stronger the warrior, the less noticeable this effect was, while ordinary people and weaker warriors tended to reap greater benefits.

The final and most crucial point came from a few tamers of ordinary origins. They claimed that after forming a contract with their Beast Pets, they felt a connection in terms of lifespan.

It was an indescribable sensation—certainly not something as blatant as bold letters popping up mid-contract to announce, *"Congratulations! Your lifespan has increased by XXX years!"*

But all tamers who enjoyed this special privilege could sense that their vitality tier seemed to undergo a quantum leap at that moment.

After meticulous magical examinations, the tamers confirmed that the result appeared to be a sharing of vitality with their Beast Pets!

It wasn’t merely a simple life-bond but a unique, mutually beneficial development that slightly enhanced the life force of both parties!

In other words, from that moment on, they were no longer mediocre, talentless individuals doomed to a sorrowful countdown from the moment of birth.

They had officially gained the same boon as warriors—the possibility of taking another step forward in the long, vast river of time.

Because of this alone, once the benefits of the contract were exposed, high-level warriors flocked in droves, hoping to secure a Beast Pet for their families. Among them were several pseudo-legendary formidable warriors, allowing Blue Star to reap favors they could only dream of under normal circumstances.

However, a significant portion of these individuals, despite receiving Blue Star’s support and assistance, remain unsuccessful to date.

If the target seeking the favor of a beast pet is a young and lively ordinary person, it's relatively easier—after spending more time with Glassy Ice Flame Dogs, they are likely to encounter one or two little ones willing to bond with them.

However, the issue lies with elderly ordinary individuals. Most of the time, they struggle to pass the two-way selection process with beast pets.

Even the youngest beast pets possess incredibly keen instincts. They are born as natural-born killers, making many proud young beast pets refuse to follow a master who clearly lacks combat prowess or any sharpness.

Of course, if they're much younger, the situation becomes easier.

Furious Ragdoll Bears, like Glassy Ice Flame Dogs, are Grade B Beast Pets, but their species' temperaments are vastly different, often leading to a different dynamic during mutual selection.

Perhaps influenced by their appearance, they tend to form bonds more easily with young children, choosing each other naturally.

Additionally, Furious Ragdoll Bears originally sent by their owners for customization rarely show any rejection, regardless of the owner's age.

Whether it's a child or an adult rekindling their last bit of childlike wonder, these large companions willingly stay by their masters' sides, protecting them.

This is why Lorant has always believed Furious Ragdoll Bears make the best family guardians.

Unfortunately, custom-ordering a Furious Ragdoll Bear is also ridiculously difficult. To this day, Blue Star still has several dolls from the earliest batches that have yet to become beast pet hosts.

Other beast pets capable of forming contracts are either as rare and hard to access as Lightwing Butterflies or even more selective than Glassy Ice Flame Dogs and Furious Ragdoll Bears...

Yet no matter how high the difficulty of obtaining a beast pet may be, even the slightest possibility creates endless possibilities to dream of.

This remains the only known safe and harmless method to prolong the life of ordinary people.

Many professionals who lived before beast pets appeared often dream at midnight that their loved ones could have lived in such a wonderful time.

Even though existing Grade B Beast Pets are nothing short of miraculous for ordinary people, Lorant remains unsatisfied.

He has always hoped to one day breed a high-level beast pet capable of forming contracts with beastmasters while being less picky with their masters. Such a beast pet might lack offensive power but must have an exceptionally long lifespan.

If such a creature existed, it would undoubtedly become one of the most sought-after beast pets.

Even those born without talent could, through a contract, enjoy longer, more leisurely lives—an irresistible temptation for anyone.

However, so far, Lorant's pursuit of a new beast pet breeding path has been largely a game of chance. Whether he can achieve the directed breeding he envisions remains uncertain.

"This is also part of why I’m willing to come to Blue Star and help you with these tasks," Caroline said, cheering herself up by patting her cheeks. "I adore these little creatures and hope Blue Star can expand their variety soon. So, Store Manager, you must be here today because you need something from me, right?" She was indeed skilled at self-regulation, quickly pulling herself out of her emotions.

Lorant nodded. "That’s correct. Due to the unique nature of Dimensional Holes, you remain the only person we can contact who possesses Dimensional Detection Spell. That’s why Silem and the others have had you working relentlessly back-to-back."

"Honestly, if the situation weren’t so dire, we would never put you through such grueling work," Lorant said earnestly.

Caroline felt a warmth in her heart, seeing that Lorant sincerely meant to explain things to her.

She opened her mouth, about to say she’d agreed to this schedule knowingly and had come prepared, so he needn’t worry—but before she could speak, Lorant interrupted her.

Speaking quickly, he didn’t give her a chance to interject: "But this can’t go on forever. So, I’ve come up with a solution and would like your cooperation to test it, Ms. Caroline."

Caroline raised an eyebrow. In her view, if there were truly another solution, Blue Star wouldn’t have relied entirely on her alone.

No one understood better than her just how niche Dimensional Detection Magic is. Back then, if not for the desperate need to harvest a precious gemgrass guarded by two Dimensional Holes, she wouldn’t have spent over a year gambling on learning such a niche spell.

And even among the few who studied alongside her, she was the only one lucky enough to succeed.

"Oh? I’d love to hear what solution you’ve devised, Store Manager," Caroline said, clasping her hands and resting her chin on them, adopting an attentive posture.

Lorant got straight to the point: "Actually, the Beast Pet Shop has recently bred a rather fascinating little one."

"I estimate their rank to be even higher than that of Glassy Ice Flame Dogs."

Seeing Caroline’s eyes widen in surprise, Lorant kindly added, "Due to the short timeframe, Blue Star hasn’t officially announced their existence yet. You’re among the first to know."

"To be honest, we haven’t fully uncovered the specifics of this beast pet’s abilities, so I won’t elaborate further here," Lorant said, noting the witch’s sudden interest.

"But one thing is certain—these beast pets possess an extraordinary capacity for learning." Lorant smiled mysteriously. "So extraordinary, in fact, that they should be capable of mastering Dimensional Detection Spell."