Evil Black Maria - Chapter 109. Beast Master

–In this world, there is a unique species called Magical Beasts.

It is a general term for non-human creatures born with one of the eight colours and eight properties of magical power.

And some of these demon beasts have been tamed by humans.

Those that use tamed beasts are collectively called Magic Beast Masters.

However, there are many kinds of demon beasts.

And that’s why, there’s many different kinds of Magic Beast Masters.

For example, Pegasus, a winged horse with green magic power, is a low-level magical beast.

It flies using the wings on it’s back, and is one of the most common types of magical beasts used by humans.

It has a gentle temperament and is relatively easy to handle, and is one of the few examples of a magical beast that has been successfully bred by humans.

In the Kingdom of Si Levant, they are often used as mounts by nobles because of their elegant appearance.

In some major cities, such as the royal capital Rosario, the merchants’ guild rents out Pegasus carriages to get around the vast city quickly.

It’s a little more expensive than a horse-drawn carriage, but if you’re in a hurry, it’s worth paying the higher fare. Because using a Pegasus Carriage one can get from one end of the city to the other in about 30 minutes, which would normally take you three days on foot.

“Whoa whoa! Calm down, calm down! Whoa Whoa!”

A magician from the merchants’ guild pulls the reins of a neighing, rampaging Pegasus and calms it down.

A large number of pure white feathers were fluttering gently in the air.

“Calm down, Christine! What’s the matter with you?”

In addition to transporting goods, the Pegasi of the Merchant’s Guild were also given the task of flying people, and were trained and disciplined particularly carefully.

It was a bit of a rarity to see one of these rampaging around like this.

—-But

“*sighs*, I knew this would happen…..”

With a wry smile on his face, Shizuru watched the scene from a distance near the entrance to the stables.

He had arrived here with Mary after leaving the Second Unit’s base.

And if one considers the fact that Shizuru was here, it puts the current situation into a new perspective.

The inexplicable event of the Pegasus suddenly going on a rampage was just inevitable.

“Mother, a Pegasus is on the loose.”

“Well, yeah,……it’s probably my fault.”

His body was covered in the scent of Lady and Casca, who lived with him.

One is a high-ranking magical beast with disaster-like powers, and the other is a beastman with the blood of a high-ranking magical beast.

It was enough to frighten the timid Pegasus with its keen senses.

“I guess I should have gotten another deodorant from Josette….”

If he had covered his body with it, the smell would have been masked for the time being.

He thought about it, but he couldn’t do anything with what he didn’t have.

“Phew…… she finally calmed down……”

Eventually, after somehow appeasing the Pegasus, the Beastmaster emerged from the stables.

The look on his face was one of confusion.

“I’m sorry, sister. She’s usually a quiet, friendly girl who will eat anything out of anyone’s hand, but she’s in a bad mood today.”

“Haha…”

He probably heard Mary calling him mother. And so he was being treated as a woman.

He smiled, knowing that he was undoubtedly the cause of the problem.

“Well, what shall we do?”

Sitting down on a bench, Shizuru pondered.

He had half-expected this, but it was still disappointing.

“Mmmmhmmm”

“Mary is so adorable…….”

The way Mary ate her crepe, swinging her legs, was absolutely adorable.

Her eating style was similar to Richelieu’s, which was probably a deliberate imitation.

“Well, I knew this was coming…..but we stayed a bit too long with Hound’s group.”

“Hmmm. The bright red painting and the skeleton vase, that was fun.”

Looking up at the sky, the western horizon was beginning to take on a light orange hue.

It would be impossible to travel around the capital by land at this hour.

“I’ve got a consultation tomorrow, so I need to get back today.”

But a carriage would not make it in time and the Pegasus would be too frightened of him to be of any use.

There was one quick solution. He pulled out a dog whistle from his clothes, which he wore around his neck.

“I have no choice but to call Lady……”

Lady, who can transform into a Pegasus by using shadow magic, can carry them to the next destination, the northern section.

He didn’t feel comfortable calling her up and using her as a vehicle, but he couldn’t think of any other alternative.

After a few moments of hesitation, Shizuru took a deep breath and blew the dog whistle.

A high-pitched sound, inaudible to the human ear, echoed throughout the surrounding area.

“……Phew. That’s it.”

Shizuru smiled and put his whistle back, but then he thought.

It felt good to play, but he wondered if the sound would reach her from here.

After all, Shizuru and Mary are currently in the southern section of the capital.

In contrast, the base of the third unit where Lady is staying, is located in a slum in the eastern section of the city.

It’s too far away. Even with the wolf’s hearing, it’s doubtful that she can hear him.

“*sigh*…..Oh well. I’ll just give up and call it a day.”

“Mother, hn”

She stretched lightly, and the crepe was placed near his mouth.

He took a bite, and the taste of sweet cream spread across his tongue.

“Mm, it’s delicious. Thank you, Mary.”

“~Ehehe”

Mary squirmed, her cheeks flushed.

She licks the place which Shizuru had bitten.

–Immediately afterwards. For a moment, there was a strong breeze.

“Wa….”

They close their eyes to keep the dust out of them.

When they opened their eyes, they saw a woman in a black suit, who looked very much like Richelieu.

“You called me, dear?”

“……That was quick, Lady.”