Chapter 88: Chapter 88: I’ll Come Back After I’ve Made Up My Mind!
"What does this beastbond mean? Is it a proposal? Truly, the Xenos... they don’t mince words!"
"I’ve lived long enough to see this—a beastbond confessing to a human!"
Every word was like a flame, making Scarlett’s cheeks flush red.
She felt her horn heating up, as if steam was about to rise from her head.
For so many years, it was the first time she directly felt what it meant to be...
Socially dead!
She meant to say that her sister wanted to contract with him!
How did she get so nervous that she just... just...
"Man, my sister has her eyes on you!"
Blurting out these words!
Scarlett’s pink toes awkwardly dug into the ground, a hint of moisture appeared in her pink eyes.
Oh no, oh no, oh no!
What if this human thinks she’s a pervert?!
Aster Grant was indeed a bit stunned by this sudden "confession".
However, seeing the gathering crowd...
He decided to take this beastbond away first.
This wasn’t a good place to talk!
"Follow me."
He grabbed Scarlett’s slender wrist without giving her a chance to protest. She felt slightly cool and slightly trembling.
"W-wait!"
Scarlett exclaimed, but she was still dragged along, stumbling.
Lazuli and Vera exchanged a glance and immediately followed.
...
Cat Clan territory.
Sally respectfully poured flower tea for everyone and quietly stepped aside.
In the fragrant tea atmosphere, Aster’s gaze fell on Scarlett, who was sitting upright opposite him....
This Ghost Race girl had her head bowed since entering, nervously twisting her fingers around the hem of her clothes.
"Um... how about you tell me your name first?"
Scarlett came to her senses upon hearing Aster’s voice. After hesitating for a moment, she softly spoke:
"Scar... Scarlett!"
She was originally planning to straightforwardly propose to Aster that her sister wanted to contract with him.
It’s just that...
Her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Aster’s companions.
An Elven Race and an Angel Race!
Both one of the top races in this world.
And she could clearly sense....
The myth-level pressure emanating from these two beastbonds!
Scarlett swallowed involuntarily.
According to the original plan she and her sister Veridia made:
Once this human beast tamer breaks through to the Commander Level, her sister would first contract with Aster.
With her sister’s help, this human should be able to grow to the Monarch level at the fastest speed.
After reaching Monarch Level, this human would earn another contract opportunity.
Then, she would be able to contract with this human!
But this plan had a crucial premise...
That was her sister must hold a significant place in this human’s heart.
Only then, because of her sister’s presence, would he reserve a precious contract slot for her.
But now, it seemed....
Scarlett’s gaze shifted between Vera and Lazuli.
This human already possessed two powerful beastbonds...
Her sister’s strength certainly wasn’t inferior to theirs, but what about herself?
She was more aware of her situation than anyone else.
Aside from that special "The Void" skill, she had almost no combat ability.
Someone like her...
Was she really worth wasting a precious contract position on?
Thinking this, a trace of imperceptible loneliness flashed in Scarlett’s eyes.
But she quickly concealed it.
As long as her sister could contract, that was enough!
As for her....
It didn’t matter!
Aster watched this girl’s expression change repeatedly and was somewhat puzzled.
What was this beastbond thinking?
If she wanted to contract with him, she should just speak up!
He was already prepared to agree!
Though her basic attributes were unusually low, Aster knew better than anyone...
To be rated at Myth Level by the system...
Means she must have matching strength for this talent.
The most likely explanation is...
That The Void skill!
And right now, he had a contract quota; this beastbond...
Shouldn’t he bring her over rather than let her leave?
But she wasn’t speaking up...
It was making him anxious!
No way!
Seeing Sally add tea for the third time, Aster finally couldn’t hold back.
"Ahem..."
He cleared his throat, getting straight to the point: "Um... do you want to contract with me?"
After saying this, he felt his face grow hot.
After all, contracts are generally initiated by the beastbond.
And it was his first meeting with this beastbond...
He felt like he was acting like a bad uncle trying to lure a young girl.
Lazuli and Vera both twitched the corners of their mouths, looking at their owner.
They clearly understood their owner’s intentions.
They could sense that this beastbond’s strength was not strong.
If their owner contracted with her, she would certainly play a supportive role.
In battle, the bonds with combat-type beastbonds would undoubtedly be deeper with their owner.
The two beastbonds exchanged a knowing glance, reaching a consensus in an instant.
This beastbond posed no threat!
Appearance was acceptable!
Talent was acceptable!
Strength...
Unimportant!
Overall, she was contractable!
However.
When Scarlett heard these words, her petite body visibly trembled.
Her gaze wandered among everyone and finally settled on her own hands.
Regarding the contract...
She still needed to think carefully.
If she told her sister directly, letting her sister contract while she withdrew, her sister would surely refuse outright.
She had to first come up with a foolproof plan to persuade her sister.
As for giving up...
Aster was the only human her sister had been satisfied with all these years.
"I’m really sorry! I’ll think it over and get back to you!"
Scarlett suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Aster.
Before anyone could react, a crack suddenly opened in the space behind her.
In the next moment, her silhouette vanished without a trace.
Aster’s outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
Rejected?!
He mechanically turned to look at the two beastbonds: "Was I too excited just now?"
Both Lazuli and Vera shook their heads.
Aster’s mouth twitched.
What was going on?
That beastbond came to him, clearly wanting to contract with him....
But why did she reject his olive branch?
His gaze returned to the empty seat opposite him.
There wasn’t a trace of aura left, as if no one had ever been there.
That skill... truly incredible.
No indication, no chanting preparation, traversing the void at will, it’s like being The Void’s favorite!
No wonder the other attributes were suppressed so low...
If she also had strong combat ability, what chance would the other beastbonds have?
Even as it is now, this beastbond’s strategic value is terrifyingly high.
Think about it, if she appeared suddenly with Lazuli in front of the enemy, combined with Lazuli’s explosive power...
Even a Commander Level beast tamer might slip up without opening their domain!
No way!
This beastbond must be contracted!
Aster was determined.
But soon his expression fell.
This beastbond left so decisively...
Where could he find her?!
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