In the world of Elworth, contracted beasts shape human destiny. Kael’s parents were killed by the Hawk family’s rhinoceros beast, yet he only got three silver coins in compensation. Unable to buy a beast egg, he discovered a cracked black egg in a mountain stream. Out hatched Hiccup, a gluttonous cub capable of devouring magical power. With Hiccup by his side, Kael passed the knighthood order’s entrance examination and fought powerful foes along his journey. The Marquis Hawk and his son covet Hiccup’s uniqu
