"Before you do a beast taming contract, you need to know a few things first," Sylas replied, Aiden listening.
"You need three materials as the main requirements for a beast taming contract, usually your blood, the dragon's blood, and a gem that suits the base element of the beast you're going to tame," Sylas explained.
'What he said is exactly the same as the requirements the other day that appeared on that hologram panel,' Aiden said.
"Besides, to perform a beast taming contract, a mage is usually required to be at the Peak Adept Mage or First Magus stage to do so," Sylas added, speaking as he stepped toward Aiden.
"At that stage, the mage has been able to control magic well, so there is a possibility that he can also control or tame beasts," Sylas replied.
"Not only that, you also have to decide your magic specialty in a more specific path. Usually, mages at the Acolyte Mage stage are already allowed to take a specialty, whether it be Alchemist, Necromancer, Summoner, or even Beast Tamer," Sylas explained.
"Do you understand this?"
Aiden nodded. The system of ranks and specialties Sylas explained was quite similar to the education methods taught on Earth, which made Aiden feel no confusion.
The higher the rank of a mage, the more skilled and competent the mage was in using magic.
The simple analogy was the difference between high school students and scientists who graduated from the best universities.
To reach the top, one must climb a tough and challenging stairs. That was how Liu Feng felt when he had to stand alongside other leading scientists around the world.
"That's the reason I forbade you from doing the beast taming contract. Your lack of magic level will only endanger you, especially since the beast you're going to tame is a high-level beast, a legendary ice dragon," Sylas said.
Aiden glanced back briefly, looking at Aurora who was still flying behind him with a look of intimidation in her eyes.
To some people in this world, Aiden's actions might be considered reckless. However, Aiden believed in the power of the Beast King's Eye.
That power must have helped him a lot because Aetherna herself had given him the ability.
"I'll do it anyway!" said Aiden.
Sylas let out a long sigh, closing his eyes as he shook his head. He nodded, giving in to Aiden's decision.
He really regretted Aiden's rash move to do the beast taming immediately, because he thought that if Aiden failed, then Sylas' purpose would fail.
But if Sylas refused Aiden's request, then it was the same as failing. Aiden would not want to study with him and Sylas would find it difficult to obtain the legendary gem.
"Alright. But stay careful and alert. I don't want you to die. Do you understand?" Sylas asked.
'He probably doesn't know that I'm immortal, no one can make me die,' Aiden replied.
It was also another reason for Aiden to insist on the beast taming contract. He wasn't afraid of death. However, he was worried that the beast taming contract would fail.
"I understand. I'll be careful," Aiden said, Sylas nodding.
The old man said that he needed time to create magic runes on the floor. Aiden initially wanted to help, but due to limited knowledge, he could only watch Sylas complete everything.
About 20 minutes passed, circular magic runes were formed on the cave floor. The initial preparations for the beast taming contract were ready.
Now, it was just a matter of fulfilling the main material requirements from Aiden.
Aiden nodded, he cut the tip of his finger and dripped his blood onto the magic rune. He also stepped slowly toward Aurora, hoping she wouldn't get angry.
"Aurora!" called Aiden, bringing the ice dragon's attention to Aiden.
"I need your blood. Do you mind?" asked Aiden, the ice dragon not responding.
Aiden turned his head to the side to look at Sylas. Sylas nodded, signaling that he would protect Aiden when the young man injured the ice dragon.
With cautious steps, Aiden walked up to the ice dragon with his right hand tucked behind his back, holding a small dagger.
SLICE!
One small cut from the dagger managed to injure an unprotected part of the ice dragon's body. Aurora groaned loudly, enough to make a lot of noise.
The dragon stared angrily at Aiden, then responded by spewing its own ice magic. Sylas did his job, protecting Aiden.
From Aiden's eyes, the Beast King's Eye talent activated and he began to activate the skill to perform beast taming on the Ice Dragon.
[Beast King's Eye Talent active]
[Skill: Beast Tamer]
[Initiate beast taming]
[Beast: Ice Dragon]
[Level: SSS]
[Race: Dragon]
[Initiate beast contract]
Both of Aiden's eyes were focused on the rampaging Ice Dragon ahead of him. Slowly, Aurora's eyes turned red as they were successfully affected by the power of Aiden's Eye of the Beast King talent.
As Sylas looked at Aiden, Aiden's eyes suddenly glowed mysteriously red. The panel that appeared in front of Aiden could only be seen by the young man, Sylas could not.
"What are you doing?" asked Sylas.
"I'm controlling it," Aiden replied, his breath hitching.
'What's happening?The Ice Dragon suddenly stopped raging as if it had been hypnotized by Aiden's crimson eyes.Is Aiden hiding his true power?' asked Sylas, curious.
[Beast Taming Contract Confirmation]
[Warning!]
[The contract between the witch and the beast requires three important materials:]
[1. Beast Blood]
[2. Mage's Blood]
[3. Glacirion Gem (1/1)]
Aiden threw the dagger that was still dripping with the Ice Dragon's blood at the magic runes on the floor.
He also took out the Glacirion Gem from his pocket and placed it on top of the magic rune.
The magic rune lit up bright blue, matching the element of the Glacirion gem. Another panel appeared in front of Aiden.
[Material fulfilled!]
[Initiate beast taming contract]
[1%]
Rumbling and turmoil of magic occurred in the cave, the Ice Dragon still under the influence of Aiden's Beast King's Eye.
Slowly, Aiden felt his body begin to weaken due to the prolonged use of his eye talent, even though the Beast Taming contract was not over.
From Aiden's forehead, a ball of his soul energy flew forward. Not only him, but the soul orb of the Ice Dragon appeared as well.
The two orbs of soul energy seemed to collide with each other, trying to find the right momentum to become one entity.
Aiden's head was suddenly dizzy, his heartbeat pounding as his entire body began to warm up.
It was a sign that the power of the Beast King's Eye talent was still too high for Aiden's current abilities.
[Beast Taming Contract Process:]
[45%]
'The progress is slow.Am I going to fail?" Aiden asked.
The effect of the Beast King's Eye on Aurora slowly began to fade. Aiden saw it for himself, the Ice Dragon rebelling more and more as if it wanted to break free.
Sylas sensed that the situation was turning grave, if the Ice Dragon continued to rebel and turned to attack Aiden, then Aiden would truly die.
"You can't die first!" said Sylas.
He took out four Sunstone gems and threw them at the magic runes, the four gems were useful for strengthening the magic runes and accelerating the progress of the beast taming contract.
Sylas also used all his magical abilities to form a layered defense to protect Aiden. Aiden fell to his knees, his eyes returned to normal and blood flowed from his mouth, the result of using the Eye of the Beast King.
ROAAR!
[Beast Taming Contract Process:]
[80%]
"Hang in there, Aiden!" said Sylas.
"If you die, the beast taming contract will fail!" he said again.
Aiden smiled. He tried to stand up straight and looked back at the ice dragon. The young man was trying to show Aurora that he was more dominant than her.
" Listen, Aurora! I'm only doing this to protect you. This Beast Taming Contract can take care of me and take care of you," Aiden replied.
What a surprise! Aurora sprayed her ice magic from her mouth forward. Sylas's light shields protecting Aiden shattered one by one, causing Sylas to worry.
"Damn it! The ice dragon's power is too strong!" Sylas replied.
The last shield was destroyed when the progress of the beast taming contract reached 97%.
Aiden tried to dodge, but his body was trapped in the cold temperature that made it difficult for him to move.
[Beast Taming Contract Successful]
[DING! Congratulations, you have contracted a beast]
[Beast: Ice Dragon]
[Race: Legendary Ice Dragon]
[Level: SSS]
Right after the Beast Taming contract was completed, Aiden was trapped in the ice by Aurora's attack.
Aurora stopped attacking and began to obey her master, a contract mark appearing on the ice dragon's forehead.
Sylas gasped, only a few seconds different but Aiden managed to contract the ice dragon. However, unfortunately for Sylas, Aiden became a Beast Tamer in a short time.
"In the end, Aiden died and the ice dragon lost its master. It's really a shame."