Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Bianca Shelby...Seriously Injured!
On the high platform.
City Lord Sean Sherman of Lythos saw Bianca Shelby stagger again under the Spiritual Shock of the Succubus. Finally, he couldn’t help but speak:
"Vice Principal Cheney," his voice was neither light nor heavy, but it silenced the entire high platform.
"This duel has gone a bit too far!"
Ian Cheney’s smile froze for a moment, then it returned, even brighter than before:
"City Lord Sherman, you’re exaggerating. Young people sparring, it’s inevitable to go a little too far."
"Mason is a child who always knows his limits, don’t you agree, Brother Cheney?"
Shane Cheney stroked his beard, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.
"Of course, my son always knows the proper limits, City Lord, you’re overthinking."
Sean Sherman’s gaze darkened as he watched the two of them echo each other.
There was no longer any need to continue the duel on the platform.
Yet, judging by their attitude, they clearly intended to let Mason Cheney continue to humiliate that girl on the platform.
Sean’s fists tightened slightly, but ultimately, he did not speak to stop it.
The iron rule of Draconia —
The separation of military and government, with the education system operating independently!
Even as the esteemed City Lord of Lythos, he had no right to interfere in matters of the college entrance examination.
He didn’t have to come to the examination venue personally in the first place, but his curiosity about this SSS-Level genius personally brought in by Abel Vance drove him to come specially to watch the match.
But unexpectedly...
He hadn’t even waited for Aster Grant to make a move before these two were trying to mess with him.
Seeing the father and son of The Cheney Family indulge so blatantly, Sean Sherman snorted coldly, speaking no further.
However...
His gaze toward Mason Cheney grew increasingly cold.
On the platform.
Mason Cheney seemed to feel tired.
He waved his hand listlessly, and the Succubus immediately stopped her assault.
At this moment, that alluring figure trembled slightly, an unnatural flush coloring her pale cheeks.
As a Beastbond, she was not supposed to attack humans.
But Mason Cheney’s orders made her break this taboo!
Before, when she attacked Bianca Shelby.
She felt a certain longing deep inside her suddenly unleashed.
Watching Bianca Shelby powerless in her hands, she felt an unprecedented thrill surge through her body.
Being suddenly stopped now, she reluctantly licked her lips.
But she ultimately suppressed the rampaging urge, obediently retreating to the side.
Mason Cheney swaggered over to Bianca Shelby.
Looking down from above at the girl collapsed on the ground, covered in blood and filth.
"Tell me," he squatted down, his voice carrying danger.
"What exactly is your relationship with Aster Grant? Did you delay time for him earlier?"
Bianca Shelby struggled to lift her head, blood sliding down her brow to dye her vision red.
But those eyes remained stubbornly open, a blatant mockery flickering within.
She spat out a bloody froth:
"Cough... why should I... tell you?"
Mason Cheney’s smile deepened suddenly, but it sent shivers down spines.
"Doesn’t matter, your relationship is unimportant to me!"
"As long as you answer one question, I’ll let you surrender with dignity, how about that?"
Seeing Bianca Shelby still glaring coldly, he spoke to himself and continued:
"Do you think... between me and Aster Grant, who’s stronger? Remember... consider it well before answering!"
When saying the last few words, Mason Cheney emphasized deliberately.
As long as this woman wasn’t foolish, she should understand what he meant.
However.
Bianca Shelby suddenly laughed.
Blood dripped from her chin, but it couldn’t hide the scorn in her eyes:
"Mason Cheney, you’re truly pathetic! Is that all?"
She enunciated:
"Between you and Aster Grant..."
"You’re way worse!"
Those three words cut through Mason Cheney’s facade like a blade.
His pupils contracted abruptly, his face twisting for a moment.
"Very well!"
He straightened up abruptly, snapping his fingers at the Succubus.
The Succubus ran her crimson tongue over her fangs, eyes flashing with sick excitement.
"Crack!"
The crisp sound of bones breaking echoed through the venue.
Bianca Shelby’s body convulsed violently, her nails digging deeply into her palms, but she forced the cry of pain back down.
Beads of sweat mixed with blood rolled down, pooling into a dark red puddle beneath her.
"Awooo—!"
The Snow Shadow Wolf struggled frantically, its snow-white fur stained with mottled blood.
But under the terrifying spiritual pressure of the Succubus, it could only emit an unwilling whimper, ultimately being forcibly pressed to the platform, its limbs convulsing violently.
An Awakening Tier Five Snow Shadow Wolf with excellent talent and an Awakening Tier Eight Succubus with epic talent.
The gap between them was like a chasm!
The Succubus could completely suppress this Snow Shadow Wolf solely through her spiritual attribute.
Mason Cheney leisurely adjusted his cuffs, kicking Bianca Shelby’s face with the tip of his boot:
"You should be glad this is on the platform!"
Mason Cheney turned around, then casually issued an order:
"Succubus, kill that wolf!"
Upon hearing this, even the pain-trembling Bianca Shelby froze.
But the next moment, enormous panic engulfed her.
Her beast... was going to be killed?
Even though she hadn’t uttered a cry of pain under the Succubus’s attacks, now tears slid instantly from the corners of her eyes.
At this moment, she was afraid!
"Mason Cheney, please... I beg you, don’t!"
However.
Mason Cheney’s footsteps didn’t pause for a moment.
"Too late!"
The Succubus licked her lips, instantly appearing in front of the Snow Shadow Wolf.
"No... don’t..."
In Bianca Shelby’s despairing gaze.
The Succubus’s slender tail tip pierced the Snow Shadow Wolf’s brow like a sharp blade, bringing forth a bloom of crimson blood.
The Beast Taming Contract suddenly severed...
Coupled with the impact of the beast’s death!
Bianca Shelby spewed a mouthful of blood violently, then slumped unconscious like a marionette cut from its strings on the platform.
The audience all froze at this scene.
"That beast seemed to be killed by Mason Cheney! Such action... violated the rules, right?"
"But the judge didn’t stop it even until the end, is there something wrong with that?"
"Haven’t you noticed that Mason Cheney’s opponents always seem to be in a bad way?"
"Now that you mention it, it seems so; no beast has ever walked off the platform intact, the worst off surely is Bianca Shelby! Even her beast was killed by Mason Cheney!"
"Shh, lower your voice, the Vice Principal of Lythos High School is also a Cheney, don’t you want to participate in the next examination?"
In the midst of noisy discussions, Mason Cheney slowly turned around, his gaze piercing the crowd toward Aster Grant.
A smirk of victory played at his lips, silently mouthing:
"Oppose me... are you worthy?"
However.
Facing Mason Cheney’s provocation, Aster Grant remained incredibly calm.
But standing by his side, Lazuli could clearly sense...
The chilling air radiating from her master seemed to freeze the air.
"Lazuli," Aster Grant’s voice was frighteningly calm, "when you step onto the platform later, go all out."
Little Angel nodded emphatically.
Even for one as innately kind as her, a rare fury now burned in her eyes.
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