Broken quickly returned to the town and headed straight to the inn where the Shadow Wolves were staying. Inside, several people were already waiting, including Marlene, Subaru, and a few others. He approached them and joined the group, ready to hear the plan Subaru had hinted at in his private ssage.
"Okay, uhm..." Subaru began with a grin. "So, based on our observations, it seems our target isn't planning to leave the town just yet. We probably have another day or two, maybe even more."
"That long?" Broken asked, surprised.
"Yes, but... I think we should split the team up to take turns watching and monitoring while others log out to optimize our online ti," Subaru explained, turning to Broken. "That way, when an ergency hits, everyone can be called and must be ready to log back in for whatever battle might co our way."
Broken nodded, understanding the plan. "I'll share my phone number so we can stay in touch outside the ga."
"Yeah, that thing," Subaru said, looking slightly hesitant as he brought up the idea.
Sharing contact information outside the ga wasn't sothing that was done lightly. It usually only happened when players truly trusted each other, as it ant they'd be communicating both in and out of the ga. After exchanging contact details, so mbers logged out while others stayed behind to begin their monitoring duties.
Since Marlene was the first to keep watch, and Broken had sothing specific he wanted to discuss with her, he decided to stay until everyone else had left.
Now, it was just the two of them in the room.
"Is there sothing you want to talk about, Broken?" Marlene asked.
"Yes," he said as he sat down near her chair.
He continued, "I have a few questions about beast taming, specifically demon beasts."
"Interesting," Marlene replied with a slight smile. "I thought you'd lost interest in that after getting your new toy."
Broken nodded slightly. "Yes, I thought so too, but I figured, while we're here..."
"Go ahead," she encouraged, ready to listen.
"So, what's the difference between building affinity with a demon beast and forming a contract with them? Can't beast tars easily ta multiple beasts at once?"
Marlene leaned back, relaxing a bit before answering. "That's actually common knowledge in beast taming. While forming a contract with a spirit requires building affinity, the sa goes for beasts. However, we Beast Tars have a more efficient thod for doing so."
"You an you can build affinity with beasts more easily?" Broken asked.
"Yes," she confird. "It would take too much ti if we had to build affinity the standard way, like non-beast tars do."
She paused for a mont before continuing. "Here's how it works: anyone can build affinity with certain beasts, you included. When you build affinity with them, you can create a sort of bond, command them, or interact in other ways, but it's limited to just that.
"On the other hand, when a Beast Tar forms a contract with these beasts, they gain access to much more-like storing them inside their private dinsional storage, healing them, buffing them, and so on."
"Understood," Broken nodded.
She continued, "And to answer your question about making contracts with more than one beast, the answer is yes. That's why you've seen with those two shadow wolves."
"You definitely have more than that, right?" Broken asked.
Marlene smiled faintly. "Are you curious about my demon beasts, Broken?"
"No, not really," he replied.
Marlene chuckled softly before falling silent for a mont. Then she continued, "I'll add so information you might find useful."
"I'm interested to hear it," Broken said.
"Beast Tars have limitations on how many beasts they can ta or contract with at the sa ti, based on various factors-their class, their mana, and other things.
"But for ..." Marlene went on, "Yes, I have quite a few slots, and I can share those slots with others."
"I'm guessing that's what you offered back then, right?" Broken asked.
"Yes," she confird.
"So, if you share a slot with soone else, does that an you lose access to it permanently?" Broken asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No... of course, there are so limitations," Marlene explained. "For instance, if the beast dies, the slot returns to . But yes, with this slot, they can have a special pet storage to keep their beast and summon it when needed. However, they also need to maintain the beast, like providing monster cores and healing it if it gets injured in battle-just like taking care of a pet in the real world."
Broken nodded slowly, absorbing everything Marlene had explained about Beast Taming. "And what about the beast that will co out of the egg?" he continued.
Marlene responded, "That's a unique case because a beast hatched from an egg you hatch yourself will usually have specific and unique features tied to its rightful owner. Normally, the affinity between you and the beast will already be stronger, so using beast tar skills on those hatched creatures can be a bit redundant."
"Okay," he nodded. "So, you're saying I won't need that kind of slot for the creature that hatches from the egg?"
"Yes, kind of, but it really varies. It depends on many factors like rarity, affinity, the quality of Mana, and everything else. So, that's about as much as I can tell you for now," she explained.
Broken tried to conclude that he wouldn't need the slot for the demon egg, but he would definitely need it if he wanted to form a contract with that skeleton fire horse. And honestly, he was pretty interested in bringing that horse back to Yunatea. The reason? Because the horse was just damn cool!
"So..." Marlene continued, "are you interested in making a trade with ?"
"Please tell the deal," Broken replied.
Marlene smiled and nodded. "Initially, I offered you a slot for beast taming, but since you chose sothing else-more ti to spend here, which, as I'm sure you realize, is incredibly valuable—I'm willing to trade differently. You understand how precious ti in this place is,
right?"
"That's for our friendship, right?" he asked with a slight smile.
"Yes... I value our friendship that highly," Marlene confird.
Broken nodded in acknowledgnt.
She continued, "But you should also know that a beast slot for a Beast Tar is extrely
valuable."
"I understand that," Broken replied. "If those slots are limited, sharing one with soone else would greatly reduce your own potential."
Marlene smiled and nodded. "Do you know who the highest-ranking Beast Tar in
Immortal Legacy is, Broken?"
Broken didn't keep track of the leaderboard often, so he quickly checked the leaderboard, specifically the Beast Tar category, and saw the na Jovina on the first ranking. Jovina was an Enchanter and Beast Tar from the Ass Guild, who also tead up with Goldrich. "That's a bit frustrating," Marlene said, "when a Divine Champion has to settle for second place while soone with an Epic-grade class takes first."
"You're competing with Jovina over this?"
"Yes, of course. I need to be number one."
Broken had been part of a raid boss hunt with Jovina before, and he rembered how she had summoned several massive beasts that were incredibly versatile, covering many roles within the team. He hadn't realized she was ranked first among Beast Tars, which only reinforced how extraordinary the mbers of the Ass Guild were especially if an Epic-grade class user could rival a Gluttony Champion.
"But..." Marlene continued, "I'm still interested in offering this slot to you."
"It seems like I might have to pay a price I can't afford for sothing that valuable, right?"
Marlene chuckled softly. "Not really. The fact that I'm offering it ans you have sothing
worth trading."
"What do you want in exchange for this?" Broken asked, then quickly added, "But please rember, I won't join your side because of this, or break any decisions I've already made." Marlene chuckled again, her expression unreadable. "You're still suspicious of , huh? Even after all the goodwill I've shown you? Do you really see that badly, Broken?" "Can't help it, I guess, considering what you and your group have done-going against the laws of the Dissidia Kingdom with your human hunting and everything." Marlene nodded slowly. "So... all I want is for you to grant one request."
"And what would that be?" Broken asked cautiously.
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