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Chapter 828 - 828 69 Accelerating the Magical Beast Legion Plan

828: Chapter 69, Accelerating the Magical Beast Legion Plan 828: Chapter 69, Accelerating the Magical Beast Legion Plan The international turmoil had nothing to do with Hudson anymore.

After completing the emergency preparedness plan, he returned to his domain at the fastest speed.

War was a matter of the future, but for now, the most important thing was dealing with the group of Magical Beast captives; keeping them confined was not a solution.

It was a well-known fact that wild magical beasts were difficult to tame.

Hudson did not believe he possessed any sovereign aura that would make these beasts submit at his appearance.

Even if he did have such ability, it would be useless, as Hudson needed these beasts to sign contracts with his subordinates, not with himself.

The lower the level of the magical beast, the more stubbornly they adhered to their ways.

Their limited intelligence was simply not sufficient to support thoughtful consideration.

If contracts could not be completed, then these magical beasts would just have to be kept confined indefinitely, waiting to be used as breed-beasts.

Not to mention the waste of resources, maintenance was also a big problem.

If care was not taken, just one escaping could cause enormous upheaval in the domain.

The Mountain Domain was, after all, mostly populated by ordinary people, and though there were several hundred knights, most were Low-level Knights.

…

“Have you found a solution?”

Hudson asked with concern.

“No!”

“During the days you were away, we went through all the documents and still couldn’t find a reliable method.

According to the records, besides a Chosen One like you, the best way for a normal person to make a contract with a magical beast is to subdue them in combat.

It must be a one-on-one duel, without any external help.

Otherwise, the magical beast will not be convinced.

Even if they win, the chances of the beast submitting do not exceed one-third.

There’s no pattern to it, and whether a contract can be smoothly signed depends entirely on luck.

Theoretically, a special kind of contract can also be used to forcefully sign a contract.

However, such scrolls rarely appear on the market, only occasionally at auctions, and the price is no less than five thousand gold coins.

It’s said that these contracts can only bind low-level magical beasts.

If one tries to use them on medium and high-level magical beasts, there is still a risk of backlash.”

Redman said with a helpless look.

In the Continent of Aslante, everyone dreams of becoming a Magical Beast Knight, and he was no exception.

Initially, seeing a group of Magical Beast Juveniles, Redman had been envious for a long time.

If it hadn’t been for Hudson’s advice that low-level magical beasts did not suit his status, he might have already become a magical beast daddy.

Finally, when the opportunity arrived, he embarrassingly realized that he was neither here nor there.

With his Great Knight’s strength, he could defeat low-level magical beasts, but it did not match his status; middle-level magical beasts were suitable for his status, but alas, he couldn’t defeat them!

(Low-level 1~3, Middle-level 4~6, Great Knight 4)

“Father, don’t worry, since the magical beasts are in our hands, they won’t be able to escape.

For the low-level beasts, just arrange for people to challenge them; whoever gains the beast’s recognition will have it as their mount.

If it doesn’t want to submit, then continue switching challengers.

If it doesn’t work with one attempt, then try two; if two don’t work, try three, and gradually wear them down.

As for those eight middle-level beasts, I’ll have Belsden look for opportunities to talk things over with them; maybe one day they’ll come around.

By then, you definitely won’t be without a mount.”

Hudson said reassuringly.

He appeared calm on the surface, but deep inside, Hudson had no confidence at all.

Middle-level magical beasts possessed some intelligence, enabling normal communication, but that didn’t mean they were good-natured.

There were many who would rather die than submit; if it were easy to persuade them, the number of Magical Beast Knights wouldn’t be so low.

Using magic to force a contract was out of the question!

Apart from the high cost, the risk was considerable.

If there was a backlash on the battlefield, it could cost lives.

Rather than that, it was better to let everyone go and challenge them; it could be considered a form of live combat training.

If Hudson didn’t lack masters among his subordinates, he would have arranged for middle-level magical beasts likewise.

Unfortunately, the power structure of the Mountain Domain was fragmented.

Both the high-end and the base-level had decent strength, but the middle was vacant.

This gap could only be filled over time.

Even if it was possible to poach from others, Hudson wouldn’t dare to use them.

Whether it’s knight training or magic training, both are hugely resource-consuming.

The fallen minor nobility simply could not support experts of this level.

And Hudson did not trust those connected to the Major Nobles.

Bringing these people in to hold major power might result in returning from a long journey one day to find the domain had changed hands.

“Well then!

Hudson, remind Belsden that if he can’t negotiate, he mustn’t just swallow my magical beast,”

Redman said uncertainly.

Middle-level magical beasts were temperamental, and high-level Demon Beasts even more so.

The Earth Bear was also known for its fierce temper, ready to fight at a moment’s notice, which was characteristic of its species.

But Belsden was clearly an exception.

Perhaps influenced by Hudson from a young age, he preferred to use his brain when issues arose.

It was Maxim’s temperament that was rather uncontrollable.

“Rest assured, I will be monitoring the situation closely, and no disaster will occur,”

Hudson promptly assured.

Capturing a few middle-level magical beasts had not come cheaply; he had spent a great deal of money, so he couldn’t just let them die off easily.

…

After the brief interruption, Hudson once again entered the laboratory.

As one of the few alchemists in the domain, he was also charged with refining Life Essence and Magical Beast Growth Potion.

Substitutes were not an option, and the Magician Regiment of the Mountain Domain might sound impressive, but in essence, they were just high-level manual laborers.

Hudson could not afford to allocate substantial resources to a group of individuals with limited talent and questionable loyalty.