The First Vampire had assigned the lands above and below the largest mana geyser of the Valak region to the people of Zelex.

It wasn’t powerful, but it affected an area wide enough for the various tribes to build their homes and cultivate their lands without ever reverting to their fallen state and shortening their lifespan.

In the south corner of the park, the weirdest scene of all was taking place. Emperor and magical beasts from the Trawn woods conversed amiably, drinking tea from cups as big as a bucket and eating biscuits the size of a plate.

’I swear, if they wore human clothes while eating human food and talking human language, I’d think I’ve taken a blow to the head.’ Elina thought. ’Until five years ago, I had never heard a beast talk.

’I believed my son to be a regular man, and I lived in a cozy farmhouse. Now my life revolves around Divine Beasts, I live in a luxurious mansion, and I consider normal things that in my youth would have stopped my heart.’

Nok chased Fluffly around the park, still thirsty for revenge, while Thula, the smaller Byk’s mother, praised Kalla for raising such a good cub.

“Just a few more months and my little bear will be as fit as a fiddle, dear Kalla.” Thula said.