Dago snapped his fingers softly. Before long, the rustle of branches and leaves came from the nearby woods.
A moment later, a lame, gray-haired goat bounded merrily out of the bushes and raced over to Dago, nuzzling his instep with its fluffy head.
Dago casually stroked the Grey Goat's nape, then put it back into his Spatial Ring.
Ever since Behelet had possessed the Great Ice Serpent, this Mechanical Gray Goat named Bronte III had become Dago's only pet. Whenever he had nothing to do, he let it out for a stroll.
Over the past year or so, the man and goat had formed quite a close bond. Bronte III was now extremely attached to him.
Dago was about to leave when he suddenly sensed activity from a Communication Stone inside his Spatial Ring. He took it out, checked it, and sent a brief reply, then stood quietly where he was and waited.
Before long, a figure came streaking through the air.
"The mental power array with its hundredfold amplification and the inheritance secret realm within the Ring of Law are freely available to you. Yet you, our holy son, always prefer to cultivate out here in this energy-starved wilderness."
The newcomer had flowing blond hair, handsome features, and cool silver robes. It was Aurean, who had become quite friendly with Dago after the Prodigy Battle.
"I'm used to it."
Dago answered offhandedly, then asked Baker, "Have you come because there's news from the Central Continent?"
For nearly a year, Dago had been waiting for the wizard from the Central Continent's Omnipotent Ring who was supposedly coming to collect him. Baker was also one of the talents the Silver Ring had recommended to its headquarters this time-
So whenever there was any news from the Omnipotent Ring, Baker was always