"Caw, caw!"
Mora the Iron Feather Grey Crane was resting in the Phantom Beasts' exclusive camp. When he saw Mel Monochoria coming to visit him, he immediately stretched out his neck and called out.
"Mora is especially attached to me." Cousin Mel walked into the camp and wrapped an arm around the Iron Feather Grey Crane's slender neck. "The bond between us is progressing rapidly. Battle Qi Sword Control is already no challenge, and soon I'll be able to use Battle Qi Armor Transformation!"
"Impressive, my cousin." Russell clapped lightly.
At that moment, a snow-white unicorn suddenly flew into the camp, its four hooves treading upon the wind. She landed gently beside Russell and affectionately nudged his shoulder with her horn.
Cousin Mel's smug expression instantly turned to astonishment. "Ah, what kind of warhorse is this? This is a Phantom Beast, right? She's way too cool! I thought Nightmare Ghost Horses were the coolest warhorses, but compared to her, they're totally outclassed!"
"Calm down, Cousin." Russell smiled faintly. "Allow me to introduce her. This is Unicorn Polly, my partner."
"Huh?" Mel asked in surprise. "When did you catch such a flashy Phantom Beast... No, wait!"
He quickly realized. "You said partner. Russell, don't tell me you've already formed a contract with this unicorn?"
"Just a few days ago." Russell nodded.
"Ah!" Mel's face fell, and he gave a bitter smile. "Such a cool warhorse, and yet... It breaks my heart. I was just thinking of trading you a Phantom Beast from the family for her... Where did you find her? Why can't I ever find one?"
"In the snowy forest. Polly and I met in a stretch of snowy woods." Russell smiled.
What pleased him most about Unicorn Polly was that she was more stylish than most Phantom Beasts. Especially