No matter what universe Miltank and Arceus came from, whether they were truly Legendary Characteristics or pieces placed by some deeper player, Lin Xian was fearless.
With Milk Baby in hand, he had the world at his feet. He had every reason to feel confident.
All he had to do was bring out Little Dot, the grandmaster of beast milk. That single sword stroke would sever the ages and cut off time itself, leaving him unbeatable no matter what happened.
"High Priest, why are you holding me up?" Little Dot asked in his babyish voice, his large, watery eyes full of confusion.
"Because I have something good for you to do."
Lin Xian held Little Dot high before the great willow tree and announced to the people of Stone Village, "With the great Liu Shen as our witness, I am giving Little Dot an important responsibility."
"Shi Hao, are you confident you can handle it?"
"Yes!" Little Dot declared, fearless as only a child could be, pumping his fist.
Lin Xian nodded in satisfaction. Then, under the villagers' curious gazes, he solemnly announced, "I'm putting you in charge of Miltank. From today on, you're Stone Village's milkman!"
The villagers exchanged strange looks. Putting Little Dot, who loved beast milk more than anyone, in charge of Miltank? How was that any different from asking Monkey to guard the Peach Garden?
What cat wouldn't steal a taste of fish? Lin Xian was plainly giving Little Dot a chance to help himself.
"Yay!" Little Dot cried, too excited to think that far ahead. His answer was simple and carefree.
Lin Xian smiled brightly too. If there were any karmic consequences, Milk Baby could bear them all.
After all, he drank the most beast milk. As he grew older, he needed more nourishment, going