A strong wind swept over the verdant plains, while Baird, donned in Dragon Skin, moved forward against the gusts.
Two robust Beastmen followed him, one was the tiger-like Kars, and the other was the lion-like Adrian.
They had each met Baird during their travels. The tiger-like Kars was gentle by nature, not war-hungry like his kin, and more resembled a wise, old farmer than a hero capable of hunting an Earth Dragon alone.
The only thing that didn't suggest a farmer, however, was the massive broadsword he carried on his back.
The lion-like Adrian's tribe had suffered from a civil war, forcing him to flee south with his family to escape assassination and chaos. In the city-state of the Three-eyed Ape People, he met Baird who settled his family, deeply moving Adrian. In gratitude, he decided to accompany Baird on his journey.
It is worth mentioning that Adrian's father was also named Adrian, and so was his eldest son; it was their family tradition to name their heirs Adrian.
