NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 445: Not Just Glory, but Also Fear
No one paid attention to how shocked Ezra was at this moment. As a Level 9 Beast Master, he understood better than most how difficult [The Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery] truly was.
Connecting with a mystical beast on a spiritual level is something that sounds simple when spoken of, but is incredibly difficult in practice.
The higher the quality of the mystical beast, the more powerful it becomes, this is a well-known fact.
However, very few people realize that the higher the quality of the mystical beast, the more it resembles a real human being.
Up until now, Ezra has not been able to achieve a true connection with his divine beast, the [nine-tailed flame tiger], because the [nine-tailed flame tiger] is almost like a real human.
It possesses its own emotions, personality, and worldview, among other traits.
Although Charles's mystical beast quality wasn't on a mythic level, for a Level 4 Beast Master, being able to connect with a diamond-quality mystical beast and complete [The Affliction of Mutated Beast Mastery] was already something unimaginable.
"In less than half an hour, Charles, it's no wonder others want to take you as their apprentice." Ezra suddenly chuckled with a hint of resignation.
He never expected that a genius he discovered in that small place called Lsengard would become the center of attention and a hot topic in such a short time!
Ezra took a deep breath, planning to carefully watch the battle between Charles and Luna.
However, just at that moment, Ezra suddenly turned around to look at the audience stands.
"Another creature has arrived that can rival a Level 9 Beast Master, it seems time is running short." Ezra thought to himself.
There were already five monsters in the arena, and only one final monster had yet to appear.
Meanwhile, in the competition arena, the battle between Charles and Luna was becoming increasingly intense.
Even with five mystical beasts and the use of [Beast Mastery Embodiment], Luna couldn't gain the upper hand against Charles.
She was finding it increasingly difficult, every attack seemed to be anticipated by Charles, and she was unable to inflict any real damage on him, merely wasting her stamina and attribute energy.
"I thought Charles was strong, but I still underestimated his power. Even without weapons or high-quality miracle drugs, Charles can reach this level." Luna thought to herself.
Her emotions were complex at this moment—on one side was the disappointment of being surpassed, and on the other was the unease brought on by the person who had surpassed her, Charles.
Luna took a deep breath, no matter what, she was determined to give her all in her battle against Charles to avoid any regrets.
However, what she didn't know was that at this moment, Charles was distracted during the fight with Luna, constantly observing the audience stands and the unusual gazes directed at him.
The battle continued to unfold bit by bit, and all the spectators held their breath, not daring to make a sound, fully engrossed in the exciting clash between Luna and Charles.
The battle between the two most famous and powerful genius Beast Masters from Genosha drew attention.
At that moment, while fighting Luna, Charles's body stiffened ever so slightly, something that others might not notice, but Luna, as his opponent, observed it very carefully.
"What's wrong?" Luna asked instinctively, panting for breath.
She was currently at a significant disadvantage and was unable to defeat Charles.
In response to Luna's question, Charles maintained a calm demeanor and slowly said, "It's nothing. Just be careful, something unexpected might happen soon."
As Nathaniel's daughter, Luna should have been aware of the crisis Genosha was facing. Since she didn't choose to leave, Charles could only try to warn her that danger was imminent.
Just moments ago, Charles had seen the last human who made him feel uneasy appear.
All six monsters had now entered the arena, and a change should occur very soon.
Luna felt a bit confused, she had sensed that something was off about the atmosphere in Genosha. Her father often sighed unconsciously, and she couldn't quite figure out why, but she believed Charles's words were undoubtedly correct.
So, without hesitation, Luna said, "Let's end this battle here, Charles. I am not your opponent."
What Luna said was a reflection of her innermost thoughts, combined with the information Charles had just given her, she wanted to conserve a bit of her strength.
Before Charles could speak, the referee beside them urgently began to announce:
"The match is over! The final winner, and the strongest Beast Master among the young people of Genosha, is our hero, Charles!"
In the next instant, a tsunami of cheers erupted, with countless spectators jumping from their seats, using all their strength to shout loudly, repeating it over and over.
"Charles!"
"Charles!"
"Charles!"
Throughout the venue, there was only one voice, and that was the name Charles!
Some spectators even pulled out balloons, confetti, and banners they had prepared in advance. In an instant, colorful balloons floated slowly into the air, ribbons filled the sky, and banners swayed back and forth, all covered in Charles's name.
"Ladies and gentlemen, at this exciting moment, I have an even more thrilling announcement. After discussions with His Majesty the Emperor and various ministers, it has been decided to grant Charles the position of Genosha's Inspector!" Nathaniel's voice, amplified by the microphone and speakers, briefly drowned out the fervent cheers.
The entire stadium fell silent for nearly three seconds, and then the cheers and shouts erupted even more fiercely! Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
The strongest young Beast Master of Genosha, the genius who would soon represent Genosha in battle, the eighteen-year-old Level 4 Beast Master, advanced blacksmith, and elite alchemist, who led the youth of Genosha to victory over the Stellar Empire's leaders and saved tens of thousands of Genosha people in Flower Falls Gorge, was now set to receive honor once again!
The joy and excitement of countless spectators supporting Charles reached its peak at that moment!
For them, Charles's honor was their honor!
They could hardly wait to see Charles adorned with the champion's glory and the title of Inspector, becoming an unprecedented genius youth of Genosha under everyone's gaze!
Where countless gazes met, Charles looked at the floating balloons, the slowly descending ribbons, and the distant spectators cheering wildly for him, as well as the approaching Emperor Miles of Genosha and all the ministers.
He took a deep breath, his gaze steady, and as he observed these things, he also noticed the monsters that had been sitting still earlier slowly rising, their eyes now fixed on him.
"Charles, what approaches you is not just glory, but also fear." said the monster disguised as an old man, slowly opening its mouth.
In the next moment,
The six monsters suddenly radiated a thick black aura, instantly engulfing the massive stadium.
Countless spectators looked up in confusion, unaware of what was happening.
"Strange, even for a celebration, it shouldn't be black. Could it be an official error?"
"Maybe, but who cares? Look, His Majesty has already walked up to Charles!"
"That's odd, it seems like the Emperor looks a bit flustered!"
"Something's wrong! I've seen this blackness before! I've seen it!" An audience member seemed to recall something, trembling all over as he shouted frantically.
Instantly, the other spectators around him turned their attention to him, some asking in confusion:
"What do you mean you've seen it? Isn't this just a mistake made during the official celebration?"
The trembling audience member's face was filled with terror, he shouted at the top of his lungs:
"No, no! It's not that! I've seen this blackness before, in Flower Falls Gorge! The monster, it's that monster! It's back!"
Suddenly, the atmosphere fell into a dead silence.
Among the spectators in the stadium, many who had just been cheering for Charles were those who had experienced the Flower Falls Gorge incident and had come to support the hero who saved them.
As a result, more and more people began to recall the events that had taken place in Flower Falls Gorge, and panic started to set in.
Within just a few breaths, some fearful spectators attempted to escape the venue, but the sheer number of people made it impossible to get away.
The blackness emanating from the six monsters had completely enveloped and sealed off the entire stadium.
"Clap, clap, clap." The crisp sound of applause rang out.
Among the monsters, the old man at the front wore a satisfied smile and slowly spoke:
"Very good, you truly are the one chosen by fate. Charles, your strength among humans is quite formidable, you have not disappointed us."
After the old man finished speaking, the other monsters behind him began to laugh out loud.
"Delightful! Humans are such weak and disgusting beings. One moment they are cheering and celebrating, and the next moment they tremble like little chicks, gripped by fear. It's truly laughable!"
"Don't worry, fear and pain are things you cannot escape!" The monsters emitted piercing sounds, their oppressive presence instilling a sense of despair!
Miles and Nathaniel stood beside Charles, both looking up at the monsters slowly flying into the air above the stadium, taking a deep breath.
"Your Majesty, you should take cover for now. There is a safe room in the stadium that should be able to..." Nathaniel's words were cut off as Miles raised his hand to refuse him.