Chapter 63: Faltered Beast
In the morning Kelvin felt in his chest as he navigated the busy corridors of the Sanctum, Xerion’s fiery aura casted a fierce glow beside him.
Lyra and Darius kept pace with him, as well as their beasts, Avian Salaris move above in the air with her moonlight feathers and Rhoam padded with iron-plated steadiness which added weight to their presence.
As paragons of the Inner Sanctum, focus was the Tide’s Crest which is now a beacon of mentorship that draws tamers across years.
Kelvin, an Adept Rank 3, with a 69% synchronizing ratio and a very high stability bond with Xerion, the Level 8 Legendary End-Tyrant, was a foundation he sought to strengthen, but the Tide’s Crest’s growth brought new pressures.
Veyra, the third-year student with her Level 6 Nightserpent, had faltered in their last session with her bond destabilized and sparked a rift that tested Kelvin’s patience and resolve.
The day began with Master Salome beast intuition seminar in an open-air courtyard, where vines pulsed with faint soulstream energy, their glow casted a dappled patterns on the stone.
Salome, a wiry woman with a gaze that pierced to the soul, stood at the center, her Level 10 Verdant Lynx, that lounged nearby with its emerald fur rippling with latent power.
The seminar focused on sensing beasts’ instincts under stress, a skill that is very vital for battle and bonds.
Salome’s voice was soft but commanding. "Your beast’s emotions are like a current, so learn to ride it, not to fight it.