This Beast-Tamer is a Little Strange

Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Beneath the Surface

Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Beneath the Surface

Kain woke to the sound of crackling flames and the faint hum of energy. His body ached, an almost bone deep pain screaming in protest as he tried to move. The cold was still there, biting at his skin, but the warmth of Vauleth's flames nearby provided some relief.

He groaned, his vision blurry as he pushed himself up onto his elbows, his head pounding with every movement.

A quick inspection of his body revealed that Queen likely healed all of his physical injuries, but there was definitely still some sequelae from the battle. But given the stronger body of beast-tamers, he should be able to fully recover within a day.

'Having a healing contract was definitely a wise decision…' Kain thought while looking at Queen whose wings were still shivering from the cold despite the flames and had all of the remaining guards, a few having died in the battle, huddled against her.

Recalling that the Vespids seemed to be much more sensitive to the cold than his other contracts he recalled them into his star space after thanking them for their hard work.

"You're awake. Figured you'd be fine," a deep, rumbling voice said—Vauleth. Kain wasn't sure if it was due to the increased growth tamers provided to their contracts, but whereas Vauleth's voice when they had first met was more juvenile, it seemed as though he'd sped through the rest of his puberty in a few months. Both his size, voice, and appearance were more mature and the shadow of the Red Dragon King Vulcan and other adult red dragons can be more clearly seen.

Kain turned his head to see Vauleth's massive form looming over him, the dragon's golden eyes glowing in the dim light of the ruins.