Magical beasts were categorized by levels.
What level was a Hydra again? Even Jones did not know. But he did know that above the Hydra were the Dragons, which were not considered mere magical beasts.
Anyway, Jones could not defeat it. Even if Count Dracula and the Countess joined him, the whole family together could not beat it.
Normally, no one would want to hunt a Hydra. Those capable of killing it wouldn't bother, and those who couldn't wouldn't want to mess with it.
Unlike dragons, which had treasures, the Hydra was dirt poor, and there wasn't much on it that could be used as magical material. However, it was incredibly strong, with very tough scales, a huge appetite, and very cunning, which made hunting it one of the most unrewarding and unprofitable businesses on the continent.
Under the blue moonlight, Jones stood on a hillside, silently looking at the castle he had just bought, now occupied by a Hydra.
