Chapter 103: Chapter 103: No! No Contract Allowed!
The Draconia stronghold wasn’t far from the arena.
Before long, Aster Grant arrived in the most bustling area of the City of Chaos.
The Chaos Arena!
As he stepped in, a deafening roar surged like a tide.
On the lofty arena, two Xenos beastbonds were fiercely battling.
Aster randomly picked a spectator and asked:
"Hello, I’m wondering if there’s a quicker way to find a strong beast taming contract?"
The person, without turning his head, impatiently waved his hand and said:
"If you’ve got the guts, go up there and fight! Prove your might to those Xenos, and they’ll be eager to contract with you!"
With that, he continued to yell and shout at the arena.
So that’s how it is...
Aster understood the rules here!
As long as you can prove your strength, Xenos will naturally rush to contract with you.
In that case, he’ll just have to get on that arena and fight!
Just then, the battle between the two Xenos on the arena ended.
Aster leaped onto the blood-stained arena, landing steadily.
With a wave of his hand, two summoning arrays appeared, and Vera and Lazuli simultaneously emerged on the arena.
The audience below immediately started murmuring at the sight.
"What’s this human up to? Preparing to challenge the whole arena?"
"It seems... this human is looking to select his third beastbond!"
Aster stood with his hands clasped behind his back, waiting on the arena for a long time, yet no Xenos stepped up to challenge him.
What’s going on?
Aster turned slightly, casting his gaze at Vera beside him.
Vera immediately understood Aster’s intention.
If those Xenos won’t come up, then provoke them to step up!
"People of the City of Chaos, have you lost even the courage to step onto the arena now?"
Vera’s clear voice echoed sharply through the silent arena district, yet still, no one responded.
A short while ago, they’d just been thoroughly defeated by the Ghost Race, and now they didn’t dare to step up lightly.
This beastbond was from the Elven Race, a top race on par with the Ghost Race.
Without some strength, stepping up would just bring disgrace!
But just then, the crowd suddenly parted like a tide.
"Let me!"
A burly figure leaped into the air, and the heavy landing trembled the arena slightly.
Half-Dragon Keck stood proudly opposite Aster.
He came to Baelgard with the intent of finding a human contract!
Now having finally met a human with decent strength, he certainly couldn’t miss this opportunity!
And when Aster saw this half-dragon, he immediately checked its information.
[Half-Dragon (Keck)]
[Level: Extraordinary Tier Nine]
[Talent: Legendary Nine Stars]
[Power: 2700]
[Constitution: 2600]
[Spiritual: 2100]
[Speed: 2500]
[Skills: Dragon-man Bloodline (Enhances attributes by 1.3x)...]
Extraordinary Tier Nine, with Legendary Nine Stars talent!
And its attributes aren’t bad at all!
Seems like...
This dragonkin might make for a good contract!
Meanwhile, across from Aster, Keck noticed that the elf wasn’t simple after stepping onto the arena.
A powerful spiritual wave swirled around her.
A formidable opponent!
Facing this elf, he felt as if he were confronting the Ghost Race.
The pressure was immense!
Keck’s dragon tail anxiously thumped the ground.
Could this elf be at Myth Level too?
His luck couldn’t be that bad...
But at that moment, Vera suddenly let out a light cry.
Then she retreated a step, pushing Lazuli in front of her.
Violence wasn’t for her!
Moreover, her condition wasn’t suitable for a duel.
This time, staying by her master’s side was the best choice.
"Master~" she whimpered, tugging at Aster’s sleeve, "This scaled guy is so scary..."
She seemed like a frightened little rabbit, pitifully trying to nestle into Aster’s embrace.
But...
Before she could succeed, Lazuli’s small hand had already grasped the back of her neck precisely.
Behave yourself!
Lazuli’s golden pupils coldly swept over her.
Vera immediately nodded obediently, putting on a "I’m very well-behaved" look.
Yet as soon as Lazuli turned away, Vera instantly hugged Aster’s waist from behind, pressing her face against his back:
"Master, Sister Lazuli just scolded me, I’m so scared..."
Seeing Vera like this, the corner of Aster’s mouth twitched.
But she was his beastbond after all, so Aster helplessly ruffled Vera’s hair.
On the opposite side, seeing this scene, a flicker of displeasure crossed Keck’s dragon eyes:
"Human, are you sending that angel to face me as an insult? The elf’s aura was clearly stronger earlier!"
As Aster Grant had yet to respond, Lazuli’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
Not as good as that Elf?
She was already in a bad mood because of that scheming little Elf, and now this Half-Dragon dared to add fuel to the fire?
"Ha!"
Lazuli let out a cold laugh, and fiery golden flames exploded forth.
"Blazing Angel Form, Release!"
In an instant, Lazuli’s eight wings unfurled from her back, a terrifying aura sweeping across the entire arena.
Keck’s dragon scales bristled instantly, a chill surging from his spine to the top of his head.
This feeling...
Why did it seem so familiar?
His dragon eyes narrowed, his heart pounding wildly.
Could he again be doomed to failure?
No!
As a descendant of the Dragon Clan, he would never allow himself to fail again!
"Roar—!"
Keck roared to the sky, the dragon blood in his body boiling!
Dark red scales glowed with a metallic sheen, his muscles bulging like steel.
[Dragon-man Bloodline Activated!]
[Power: 2700→3510]
[Constitution: 2600→3380]
[Spiritual: 2100→2730]
[Speed: 2500→3250]
Yet in front of Lazuli in Blazing Angel Form, with all attributes over 6000 points.
It was nothing!
However, the Dragonkin Keck seemed unaware of this.
"The glory of the Dragon Clan cannot be defiled!"
"Even when facing a strong enemy, we only stand firm..."
However, his slogan was left unfinished...
"Boom!"
Lazuli moved at a speed undiscernable to the naked eye, pressing his head directly into the stone slab of the arena.
The hard bluestone ground instantly cracked, spreading with web-like fissures.
"Hiss—"
The entire audience gasped in unison, many subconsciously touching their own heads.
"This Angel is too brutal..."
"However, the power of this Angel... is truly strong!"
"Keck had no ability to fight back in front of her!"
The ensuing scene made everyone’s eyes twitch.
Lazuli, as if venting, treated Keck like a sandbag, tossing him back and forth.
Fortunately, the Dragonkin had thick skin and flesh, and since Lazuli held back intentionally, although the scene was tragic, it was only superficial injuries.
"Stop... I concede!"
A bruised and battered Keck finally seized the opportunity, trembling as he raised his hand.
Lazuli then ceased her actions, elegantly returning to Aster Grant’s side.
Upon seeing Vera still clinging to Aster Grant, Lazuli immediately shot her a cold glance.
Eek!
Vera’s whole body stiffened, immediately releasing Aster Grant and taking a few small steps three meters away before offering Lazuli a conciliatory smile.
Lucky that scheming little spirit knew better!
Lazuli snorted softly, retracting her warning gaze.
At this moment, Keck collected himself, clearing his mind a bit.
If the Dragonkin Clan were defeated by a human...
He suddenly stepped forward, dropping heavily to one knee:
"I, Dragonkin Keck, am willing to make a Contract with you!"
And upon hearing these words, the scene erupted instantly.
"What?! Keck actually willingly acknowledged a master?!"
"Damn, I’m so jealous! That human not only has such a strong angel, but now has taken in Dragonkin Keck!"
Although Keck previously lost to Veridia.
Other than Veridia, he was the strongest known Extraordinary Level Beastbond in the City of Chaos!
At this moment, he kneeled before a human, accepting him as his master!
Seeing this scene, Aster Grant pondered for a moment.
And planned to agree to it.
After all, that Ghost Race girl from last time was nowhere to be found.
He would soon have a fourth Contract Position, so forming a contract with a Legendary Nine Stars Beastbond first...
Was feasible!
However...
Before he could speak!
"No way!"
"No way!"
"No way!"
Three firm voices of refusal sounded in unison!
In the eyes of Vera and Lazuli, this Dragonkin.....
Whether in terms of looks, personality, or even gender...
Was not recognized by either of the two Beastbonds!
As for the third voice...
It was shouted by Scarlett, who had just arrived here!
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