When Herax invited Ang to the ball, Ang was busy sorting the freshly processed magical beast meat. After hearing Herax's suggestion, he hesitated slightly and asked, "What kind of ball?"
"It's a social gathering for mages in Aktobe City," Herax explained. "You know our mentor has been busy communicating with the Magic Guild lately, and also dealing with the issue of our overdue field study. We worked so hard during the field study. It's time to relax."
"Is everyone else going?" Ang asked.
"Everyone's going! Our mentor hasn't had time to keep an eye on us these past few days, so this is a great chance to unwind," Herax replied with a smile. "And the atmosphere is very relaxed. You should like it."
Ang thought about it and felt that it was indeed a good opportunity. After all, he needed some rest too. So he said, "All right, I'll go too. When does the ball start?"
"It starts at five tomorrow afternoon. I'll come get you then." Herax nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.
Herax was another senior student in the field study group.
As the Beast Tide receded, Aktobe City gradually emerged from its previous tension and grief. Many people had returned to their original camps and begun preparing for reconstruction. On the streets, people's expressions began to brighten as well, as though life had returned to its normal course after the disaster.
Ang had not been idle during this time. He finished processing all the meat from the Shadow Leopard, Wolf King, and Terror Crocodile he had hunted in the rainforest, keeping only a small portion for himself. He considered selling those precious magical beast materials, which could bring him considerable profit. After all, he had a major plan—to forge a set of Enchanted Armament tailored specifically