The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 213

Chapter 213 Focus Training

Brother Choi led Karl out of the questioning room and out toward the central courtyard of the Cathedral complex.

"The rooms for guests face the central courtyard, where all the tourists visit. It's become our way of keeping everyone in easy sight, and keeping them from getting lost. As an Ascended Elite, you will be on the fourth floor, with a courtyard view, instead of an interior room with no windows on the lower floors that we use for the general population. _{freewebnoveℓ.com}

The rest of your team will be here with you, and as you notice, there are no others in this section except for the Church Guards. If you want to go somewhere, it will be with an escort.

Your movement within the Church isn't limited, at least not beyond what the other secular Elites are limited to, but they don't want anyone running off or getting lost if they should need them for an interview or want questions answered."

Karl chuckled at the cleric's honesty, and sighed as he saw the simple stone room that he had been assigned. It was just like the ones at the seminary school, and though the bedding was high quality, it was the same simple one bed and a desk setup with the showers and toilets down the hall.

But at least his group would all be together, so it shouldn't be too bad, and they could get some quality rest while they were here.

Karl dropped his bag at the foot of the bed, as he didn't want to put a dirty backpack onto the furniture, then realized he didn't have anything proper to change into.

"I really need to start keeping one uniform for formal occasions." He sighed as Brother Choi waited for him by the door.

"I'm sure you look fine in the visitor's hassock. Everyone wears them here anyhow, we don't let the tourists into anything but the public areas without changing. This is the Capital Grand Cathedral, after all."

Karl realized that there was a robe and fresh slippers waiting for him on the back of the door, along with a clean towel.

"I will give you time to get washed and ready, then we can work on your advancement technique. I might not seem like the best option, but I probably am.

The Monk Class is trained at the Golden Divine Academy, but most of us end up at the Church after, for the meditation and mental conditioning that is needed to build our focus. Once you understand a bit better, it will make perfect sense." Brother Choi explained.

Karl grabbed the fresh clothes and headed for the showers.

"So, what God do you follow, as a Monk of the Church and not a Cleric Class whose Goddess is decided for them." He asked as he turned the water on.

"The human god of battle and wisdom. Also known as the Human God of Magic. Did you know that in the ancient mystic language, both of you have the same name?"

Karl nodded, though the Monk couldn't see it. "My mother always said that my name meant wisdom and power. I learned in school that I was named after one of the Ancient Human Gods. It's fairly common where I come from."

Brother Choi chuckled. "It is everywhere. If you weren't Ascended Elite Karl, you would have quickly gotten a nickname or second name, just like all the boys named John, Dave, Chen, and Moe. In a small town, you might be the only Karl in your generation, but in the big city you need another name. Same in the church, we're one big family of sorts, and we can't all share a name, it would be a mess."

Karl laughed as he finished washing up and got into the hassock and slippers.

"I don't know. An army of Dave could be fun." He joked.

Karl came out into the changing room and found that Brother Choi had removed his armour for comfort, tucking it into a basket with his name on it. He wasn't going to shower this early, just getting his armour off after his shift, and when they left the showers, he brought the basket to drop off at his room.

"Let's go to the meditation area. That should be the best spot, as they have enchantments to help you focus and build mental strength. What was the most difficult challenge you've been having?" The Monk asked.

"I don't know where to progress toward. Do you have a separate mental space?" Karl asked.