Sword God in a World of Magic

Shang talked with Viera for the next hour. She was rather bubbly all the time, but when she talked about her goal in life, her demeanor started to subtly change.

"Beast defenders are selfish people that are only interested in their own gains," Viera said with a snort.

In her mind, beast defenders were people that wanted to keep all the beasts alive.

"They only want to keep the beasts alive because they are powerful enough to resist the normal beasts. They can kill a Pest Cat. And since beasts are worth a lot of money, they want to keep their method of making money alive. Beast defenders are not thinking about the good of the normal people."

"They are selfish and entitled!" Viera said with some anger.

She had controlled her voice, but Shang could feel a lot of hatred coming from her.

This was something she felt very strongly about.

"And how are people supposed to become more powerful without the beasts' resources?" Shang asked. "Mana Sources are a necessity."

Viera snorted again. "Mages can create Mana Sources artificially. They just don't give these Mana Sources to just anyone since it's expensive."

"They can?" Shang asked in surprise.

Viera nodded. "Of course. Do you think over the last thousands of years, the Mages never tried to create something like Mana Sources? Of course they did!"

"Okay," Shang said. "What about the beasts that don't hunt humans?"

"Doesn't matter," Viera answered. "Beasts can change any second. Some beasts that have been peaceful for their entire lives can suddenly have a change of heart and kill a human. It's not a new concept."

"If we want to protect our children and the weaker people, we have to get rid of all the beasts! There simply isn't any other way!" Viera said.

Shang could feel quite some hatred emanating from Viera.

"Well, if you think so," Shang said, trying to get away from the topic.

"Yes, I think so," Viera said as she crossed her arms. "What do you think about this?"

was very adamant about defending her viewpoint, and if Shang

have a horse in the

race?" Viera repeated

phrase isn't common in

matter to me. For my goal, I don't need the beasts, but I also don't really care about what they

don't care?" Viera

life. My life is my life. I live my life, and

with a bit of nervousness at

idea how she would

relationship with Viera. Some

someone that liked to help and trust people, and that sentiment extended to beasts. In Soran's mind, killing all the beasts was

said as a smile

surprised, but not much. Her demeanor had more than

come you're fine with that?"

shouldn't I be?" Viera

you said that beast defenders are selfish

you're not defending beasts," Viera said. "You said you are ambivalent to the topic. So, if I were to suddenly kill all

Shang said with

alright!" Viera said with a

said

Shang didn't answer Sword.

talking, the door opened

door open, a fire appeared

His first Mage!

looked over and saw his

blue hair. She wore light blue robes, and she carried two small sticks with crystals on

were scepters, and they were used as weapons until the Mage could finally afford a Focus. They

a bit, Shang was surprised that his opponent was a girl, but he

nearly all his opponents had been men in the past. Women were very rare amongst

wasn't the case when it came to Mages. There were a lot of

shyly. "I'm here to fight

saw a powerful teacher and a scary-looking man in