The First Legendary Beast Master

Chapter 810  Matriarchʼs Day

While the teaching did slow down progress, Karl still had enough time to do some work before the end of the shift, and then everyone would be free to do as they liked the next day.

Matriarchʼs day was one of the biggest holidays in the city of Drodh, and everyone slept in, knowing that the shop would be closed for the day.

The teachers from Lared Academy were the first to get motivated, and started right into working on what they had learned the day before, ensuring that it was memorized and that their previous wealth of slightly incorrect knowledge wasnʼt hindering their future progress.

The next was Lotus, and once Lotus was up, everyone was up. Mostly because she went knocking on their doors to see who wanted to come with her to get chocolate.

Dana had informed Karl that they had already chosen chocolate gifts for Matriarchʼs day during their trips to the dungeon. But now that the day was upon them, the chocolates would be on sale, and the city was decorated for a festival.

”Give us ten minutes.” Karl called when he heard Lotus coming to his door.

”No, itʼs time to go!” She complained.

”We really arenʼt suitable for going outside right now. Let us shower and we will join you.” Karl retorted, while Dana laughed quietly and turned on the shower in the ensuite.

Once the shower was over, they both transformed back into [Bestial Form] and Dana picked out a powder blue Hanfu dress that Rae had made, while Karl went for a black silk shirt, unbuttoned halfway down the chest the way that the Casino Guardʼs had been. With white pants and pocket square to contrast with his fur, Karl thought that it looked quite stylish. Until Dana took one look at it and laughed.

”I keep expecting you to use a sleazy pickup line on me when I see that outfit.” She giggled.

”Oh? Perhaps you would change your mind after a few drinks? You and me, back in my bedroom?” Karl replied in a rumbling drawl that triggered every amorous instinct in Danaʼs transformed body.

”Thatʼs cheating. No abusing species triggers. Plus, weʼre already in your bedroom, and Lotus is waiting for us to get dressed.” Dana retorted.

”You sound like youʼre already dressed. I am waiting for you to stop flirting.” Lotus shouted through the door.

Karl left his outfit unchanged and stepped out to the main room.

Lotus took one look at him and looped a large gold chain around his neck. Then another one before she nodded in satisfaction.

”Now the look is complete.” Tessa smirked when she saw Karl with Dana on his arm, but Ophelia gave them an enthusiastic thumbs up.

Thor came out of his space in a fancy black and gold suit that Rae had tailored for him, complete with a gold embroidered cape, which was a bit overkill for a city was warm as Drodh.

But he did look very Noble.

They headed out into the street, and Lotus looked down at their feet. ”Hey, why arenʼt you wearing shoes?” She asked.

Karl shrugged. ”Theyʼre not comfortable with these feet, but I have [Eternal Lightning] active anyhow, so Iʼm not going to pick up a nail or anything.”

Karl smirked at Ashbringer, who was also not wearing shoes, as he had hooves. Well, he might have shoes, the horseshoe type, but Karl didnʼt see them, and it didnʼt sound like metal on cobblestone streets when he walked.

The Smith had Loros on one arm and Wendy on the other, while Mick was opposite Lotus on Opheliaʼs arms.

The guards shook their heads in dismay as they saw the Darklight Host leaving the house. That guild was a source of envy for the entire guard detachment.

With powerful Overlords, skilled crafters, rare skills and all the beauties they could want. In fact, they had so many that the Werebear was claiming some, and she was one of the beauties herself. They might be demons, but everyone knew bears gave the best hugs.

The coffee shop on the next block had hot chocolate and chocolate croissants on special for the holiday, so that was their first stop of the day.

Each table had a list of the dayʼs events on it, in case customers werenʼt aware.

[Noon - Address by the Lord

1230 - Castle Gates open for public tours

1400 - Foolʼs Walk Debutante Parade

1600 - VIP Garden Party at Castle

2100 - Fireworks show begins]

Karl gestured to the sheet. ”Are so many people invited that the VIP garden party is noteworthy?”

The server laughed. ”Most of us like to go to watch all the celebrities enter.”

One of her coworkers giggled. ”She means the Guard Captains in their formal best. Anyone Overlord Ranked and higher is invited with a plus one. So, if you gentlemen would like to choose a date, you could attend and enjoy the Castle life for a night.”

Karl shook his head. ”I believe that we have plans for the evening. But we will go watch the fireworks. Is there a best spot? Or just fly up and pick a good angle?”

The server looked at them curiously. Karl definitely did not have wings. But if the Overlord said he could fly, she would accept it as truth.

”Oh, should we have someone enter the parade? Weʼve got young ones.” Lotus suggested.

The staff began to laugh. ”Priestess, you misunderstand. There are more women than men in the city. The debutante parade is for single young men to show off in an attempt to find a mate. I donʼt think that you have anyone qualified.”

Loros nodded happily. ”It sounds like it will be great eye candy. We should get some drinks and go watch after we tour past the Castle. There will be a big party on the docks as well, with roast meat and rum.”

Karl had a summon premonition of a drunk healing tree, then decided that maybe the docks were a great idea.

”We should at least listen to the Lordʼs Address, as most of us havenʼt heard it before. The holiday is for his wife, so he has to have something touching to say.” He suggested.

”See you on the way back, coffee lady!” Lotus cheered as they got ready to leave.

”See you soon, Priestess. Next time, you should try the peppermint Hot Chocolate with whipped cream. Itʼs a holiday favourite.”