Half an hour later, Soren received another investment notification, this time for Malakor. The returns were smaller than Commander Ervin's: just +5000 mana and an elixir, probably because Malakor had no hidden injuries. Still, it seemed that Malakor's loyalty and respect for Soren had deepened considerably.
It improved Soren's mood since he regarded Malakor as a real magic beast bond instead of a slave now. Though he doubted Malakor would ever change how he addressed him in the near future.
Meanwhile, Ethea exchanged a few messages with the princess again, and they continued tracking the latest updates on the outcasts.
Then, around six in the morning, a new headline exploded across the internet.
"Outcasts' Hidden Lair Raided — Leader Escapes!"
