As Charles began investigating who had triggered the curse on the Serpent Empire's Empress, numerous crises were also closing in on both him and the Serpent Empire.
Under Everett's orders, the young Beast Masters from the Ancient Academy began entering the vast Atacama Desert. While the abilities of these Beast Masters varied, some of them were still capable of posing a considerable threat to Charles.
More importantly, the sheer number of Beast Masters was overwhelming. Although their mystical beasts were not particularly strong on an individual level, when they came together, they still had the potential to unleash powerful energy. Naturally, the most talented among these Beast Masters could harness and amplify this energy.
If Charles were to encounter a siege from them, there was a high likelihood that he would suffer substantial losses.
