The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56 Shredded

"In that case, I think that I might have something good for you. After Rend, there is an advanced version of the skill known as Shred. They're similar in function, but Shred is much more deadly at the same rank and leaves jagged wounds that make it difficult to stop the bleeding if they lack magical healing.

I will get someone to bring you a skill book to see if you can learn it, or teach it to your Hawk. If either one of you knows it, you shouldn't have too many problems fighting above your level as an Awakened warrior." Overlord Drake announced.

[Better than Rend? Is he being silly? Rend is the greatest skill in the world.] Hawk complained.

[It's an improved Rend used by more powerful creatures. Trust him, it's a good thing.] Karl replied.

Then he bowed politely to the powerful warrior. "I would appreciate any help we can get. I don't know what the limits of this class are, but if we can learn some more powerful attack magic, it would be incredible."

The Headmaster reached into a bag hanging from his side and pulled out a book that looked the same as the one for Rend, but with a bit of silver trim on it.

"I have a spare copy with me, just send the new one to my office and I will give this one to Student Karl." The Headmaster suggested.

"That is much easier. My assistant should still be waiting there, and he has one with him. It looks like the lull is over, if these two are anything to go by. It has been a few years since any really outstanding students began their training, and we were beginning to worry that it was only luck that brought us a flood of geniuses in the first few years." Overlord Drake announced.

The Headmaster handed over the book, which was warm and soft in Karl's hand, and everyone stared at him expectantly.

"Go ahead, try to open it and see what happens." The Headmaster insisted.

Karl gently flipped open the manuscript, and a flood of power flowed into his body.

[Skill Learned: Shred]

[Pet Skill Learned: Shred]

Hawk popped out of the Beast Space and landed on Karl's shoulder to show off, making sure that everyone could see the blood-red feathers streaked through the cream colour of his legs.