Aetheric Chronicles: Reborn As An Extra

After that, Adrian and Irithel talked about the sanctuary and topics around beastaming.

He knew why she had been working here for two months here for now. It was because she completed the course before everyone so Instructor Elara suggested she increase her experience by working. She even promised to find her a good place.

He also got to know that she started from the same task as him - training the little beasts but now she was already handling the adult magic creatures. Adrian could only be amazed by her talent and hard work.

After lunch, Adrian continued to train the little ones about for an hour. Mrs. Rena seems to have ordered other tasks for her children. But he got to know that Mrs. Rena was the wife of Sanctuary's owner. Not to mention she was the head chef as well.

He had to be honest, her dishes were good. He wanted to learn the foods of this world too but he had too much on his plate right now.

About another hour later, Adrian sensed another figure approaching but didn't act.

"Are you doing well, Sir Adrian?"

"Oh, thanks, I'm doing my best," Adrian replied turning around. "Have you finished your work, Miss Irithel?"

"Ah, yes, I finished it just now. And I thought it would be a good idea to come and see you."

"Thanks for the consideration," Adrian replied. "And I think I also finished my task, can you take a look?"

"Oh, of course." Irithel approached the enclosure.

Adrian began demonstrating the exercises he had been working on with the little ones. He guided the Flare Cubs through their flame control practice, showing them how to direct their flames at the targets. The Cubs, who had been somewhat erratic earlier, now exhibited remarkable precision and control. Their small jets of fire hit the targets almost perfectly. Almost.

Next, Adrian moved to the Aqua Sprites, setting up a series of hoops for them to swim through. The Sprites darted gracefully through the water, navigating the hoops with ease and leaving shimmering trails behind them.

He continued with other ones and finally, he turned his attention to the Terra Pups. He demonstrated how they had learned to channel their energy into forming small mounds of earth. The Pups eagerly followed his commands, their little tails wagging as they successfully created neat mounds of earth.

Irithel watched in amazement, her eyes wide with surprise. "S-Sir Adrian, this is incredible!"

"Their improvement is amazing. Just yesterday, they were struggling with these exercises. But now..."

Adrian chuckled, feeling a sense of pride in the young beasts' progress and his own methods. "Thank you, Miss Irithel."

"H-How did you that? And just in 7 hours?" Irithel asked more shocked. She struggled a lot when she first started after all.

"Well, it's not something amazing. I just took some time to observe them and understand what they like to do. They're still kids, so I approached their training as if it were playtime. Who doesn't like playing, right?"

Irithel nodded, her admiration for Adrian growing. "That's brilliant..." She muttered analyzing his words. "You've managed to make training fun for them, and... it's clearly paid off. They look so happy and engaged."

Adrian smiled, looking at the young beasts with a sense of accomplishment. "I think it's all about finding the right balance. They need to learn, but they should also enjoy the process. Not only them, everyone."

"!" irithel's eyes widened once more as she looked at Adrian's face. It was as if Adrian said words equal to thousands of gold.

Just then, the door to the enclosure swung open, and Mrs. Rena entered, pushing a cart filled with various dishes. The aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air, and the young beasts perked up, their attention immediately drawn to the cart.

Mrs. Rena noticed Adrian and Irithel standing nearby and smiled warmly. "Ah, there you are! It's time for the little ones to eat."

Adrian nodded, glancing at the young beasts who were eagerly awaiting their meal. "I think we've just finished our training."

Mrs. Rena nodded approvingly. "Wonderful."

"Thank you, Mrs. Rena," Adrian replied, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Mrs. Rena turned to Irithel. "Why don't you give your friend a tour of the sanctuary while I feed the little ones and find another task for you two?"

Irithel and Adrian exchanged a glance and agreed. "Of course, Mrs. Rena. I'd be happy to show him around," Irithel said.

Before they left, Mrs. Rena reached into the cart and pulled out a small dish. "Here, this is for your pet. It's specially prepared for young magical creatures like him. It'll help him grow strong and healthy."

Adrian accepted the dish with gratitude. "Thank you so much, Mrs. Rena. I'm sure Noxy will love it."

Noxy, who had been quietly observing the interaction from Adrian's shoulder, perked up and sniffed the dish curiously. Adrian gave him a small piece, and Noxy eagerly nibbled on it, his tiny eyes sparkling with delight.

With a final nod of thanks to Mrs. Rena, Adrian and Irithel made their way out of the enclosure. As they walked through the sanctuary, Irithel pointed out various areas and explained the different magical creatures housed there.

"This is the aviary," Irithel said, gesturing to a large, open area filled with colorful, exotic birds. "We have all kinds of magical birds here, from Firebirds to Thunderbirds. It's one of my favorite places in the sanctuary."

Adrian looked around in awe, taking in the sight of the majestic birds soaring through the air. "It's incredible. The diversity of magical creatures here is amazing."

Irithel nodded a hint of pride in her voice. "They strive to provide the best care for all the creatures here. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it."

They continued the tour, visiting various sections of the sanctuary, each one dedicated to different types of magical creatures. Adrian was impressed by the level of care and dedication shown by the staff and volunteers. It was clear that the sanctuary was a place of love and respect for all magical beings. No wonder Professor Elara suggested this place.

As they reached the end of the tour, Irithel turned to Adrian. "I'm glad you came today. It's been wonderful having you here."

Adrian smiled. "I'm glad I came too. This place is truly special, and so are the people who work here."

"Haha, you are right. Now, let's go and pick up Ignis. I think he is still depressed."

"Hmm?" Though confused Adrian nodded. 'Why is that guy depressed?'

"AAARGH!"

Just as they were moving, a loud crying scream echoed through the sanctuary, making both Adrian and Irithel pause in their tracks.

"What was that?" Adrian asked, his eyes squinting.

Irithel's face tightened with worry. "That came from where Ignis was."

"Then, let's hurry."

They hurried towards the source of the noise, weaving through the sanctuary until they reached a large enclosure filled with various magical beasts. In the center of the enclosure, Ignis, Irithel's Fire Salamander, stood with its back arched and flames flickering along its spine.

Its hostile gaze was fixed on a red-haired boy around 14 years old, who was clutching his hand and shouting, his sleeves burnt and singed.

"Kill it! Kill that monster!" the boy screamed, panic and anger in his voice.

Other staff and workers were already approaching the scene, concern etched on their faces. They formed a cautious circle around Ignis and the boy, ready to intervene if necessary.

Irithel's face tightened with worry as she stepped forward. "Ignis!"