The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 2004

Chapter 2004: A Troubling Affliction

The portal square continued with its activity for the next two hours, with the openings so constantly that it looked like they had a half dozen permanent portals, and not just the one to New Home.

Karl was lounging on the front porch of the Guild House when he was approached by a group of scantily clad obsession Demons at the Peak Immortal Rank.

"Branch Leader, do you have a moment to discuss a business proposition?" The leader of the women asked.

Dana stuck her head out the door, sensing Karl’s intrigue, and glared at the women.

"If you’re looking to set up a brothel, we’re not interested."

The Elder laughed. "Nothing quite so bawdy, I’m afraid. We’re not Succubi. What we’re looking to discuss is private in nature, but not sexual. If you would like to accompany us, I don’t see an issue.

I assume that you’re likely the Branch Leader’s wife?"

Dana nodded, and the women giggled at her reaction to their appearance.

Karl led them all into the back sitting room, and had the bunnies bring them in refreshments.

"So, might as well start with an explanation for the outfits," Dana insisted.

Her reaction seemed a bit over the top to Karl. She wasn’t usually sensitive to clothing. She had seen much less clothing literally every single day within the Tiny World. Most of the population was either nudist or bunnies, who viewed clothing as situational when nobody was watching them.

Though, the bunnies were fond of the dresses that Rae made them, so they usually wore short black and white uniform dresses that made them look like a cross between a diner waitress and a maid.

If she wasn’t bothered by Karl having lunch with a bunch of naked Elves, she shouldn’t be upset about a bunch of Obsession Demons in translucent dresses that still managed to cover the essentials as well as a bikini.

"Oh, these are both part of our Clan tradition, and a test for guests. You see, we operate a safe house for Oracles."

Dana frowned, not understanding.

"Oracles are all blind. It’s a condition of their class. If they gain their sight, they lose access to their visions. So, while some of them have enhanced senses, none of them can see us. So, if someone comes into the compound and reacts to our appearance, they’re obviously a fake."

Dana gave a relieved laugh. "That’s actually brilliant. I’m sure that the carriage drivers, or whoever brings them will react, but if someone is supposed to be an Oracle, they wouldn’t know. Even when walking, you would still sound fully clothed."

"Exactly. You would be surprised how many people try to sneak a fake seer into the compound to either listen in on visions, or to attempt to assassinate one of our wards.

Contrary to popular belief, the Oracles can be both male and female, so it’s not all girls. But Oracles are often hunted to be held by Clans. Having an Oracle on staff can give you great advantages when attacking other Clans, or planning for a trade deal or other situation.

And that’s why we have come to you.

Your Guild is anathema to the Oracles. You’ve got an Ancient and a Chaos Badger here, who disrupt fate simply by existing. So, if we could move some of our more troubled Oracles to your town, they might be able to live a more normal life.

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