The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 187

187 Commanders Mackenzie

The next out was Bob, whose warrior mark was glowing a faint gold, barely illuminating the mark.

"It seems that it was a close thing, but you too have passed the trials. Congratulations on your success, Commander Robert Mackenzie." The Matron greeted him.

"Thank you Matron. It got very touch and go there for a bit, but I am glad that I managed to satisfy the Gods that I was worthy of the Rank." He replied.

Then he turned to Karl, and gestured to where he had left his backpack.

"I have the loot split. If you don't mind, the mages were quite interested in the crystals for crafting, but they have offered a ring of Giant Strength and a magic sword in exchange. The values are equal, according to the church auditor." Bob informed him.

Karl nodded. "That works well enough for me. If they know someone who can make good use of them, then they are welcome to the gems. Has the cash been deposited into the account? I don't know how to check my card balance away from the Academy."

Bob nodded. "You can check it at the supply counter here at the Seminary Academy, or at any money machine in the towns. But yes, the money should be deposited already. It's a rather substantial amount, so try not to act shocked when you see it."

Alice gave Karl a curious look, and he shrugged. "We brought back two backpacks half loaded with coins from the Giants and Ogres. Even split five ways, it should be a fairly substantial amount, as Bob called it."

Bob handed over the ring and the sword, which Karl recognized as the dagger that they had gotten from one of the Giants, which Bob had been using himself as an improvement on the other sword he owned.

Karl slipped the ring on his finger, and strapped the blade to his pack until he could get a scabbard made for it. It wouldn't fit into the one for the sword he already owned, and he didn't have another way to carry it, like the metal loop that Bob used as a sword hanger.

The supply room should have something for him, though. They had all sorts of gear made by the church, and it was usually reasonably priced, from what he had heard. Even many of the items at the Golden Divine Academy were made here.

The influx of power from the Ring of Giant Strength was impressive, and Karl wondered if he could do like Thor and flip an armoured car from a standstill. His own strength was improving, but with the odd tests of the trial instance, he couldn't say how well it compared to warriors at the same entry to Ascended Rank level.

The twins came out at the same time, as perfectly as if they had planned it, and both showing off the golden wand marks on their hands.

"Congratulations Commanders, you have both done a wonderful job today. We will be updating your registration in just a few minutes, would you like some family alone time before you are pulled away by those eager to celebrate your advancement?" The Matron asked.

"A few minutes at least would be appreciated." Doug replied with a smile, right before he pulled his sisters into a group hug.

Karl nodded to Bob, who gave him a happy soldier's salute, then went to join the others.

"Alright, I think we're finished. Do you two need anything, or should I just go grab the last items I need before we head out?" Karl asked.

"Grab what you need and meet us back at the front gates in fifteen minutes. That's when the clerics will be arriving." Alice agreed.

Karl ran off to the supply counter and handed his card to the clerk, who did a double take as he noticed it wasn't a Seminary Academy card, but hadn't noticed that Karl wasn't one of them while he was wearing the generic hassock.