Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Thank You, Lord Aster Grant!
City of Chaos.
A space rift silently tore open.
The next moment, three figures stepped out from it.
After reaching safety, Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow turned to look at the hooded figure.
Under their intense gaze, the figure’s slender fingers slowly lifted the hood—
Chestnut long hair, a familiar face.
"Class monitor?!"
"Bianca Shelby!"
Amidst their exclamations of surprise, the girl nervously bit her lip, her ears slightly blushing:
"It’s been... a long time."
Aster Grant slowly came to his senses; it truly had been a long time!
However...
Bianca Shelby had changed a lot!
Even her level...
Aster Grant sensed it for a moment, only to confirm that Bianca Shelby had already reached Commander Level.
Higher than him!
"After you left school... due to my special Space System talent, Principal Drake made an exception and allowed me to enter the Sacred Beastbond Pool."
"So reaching Commander Level is all thanks to the Sanctum Pool!"
Upon hearing Bianca Shelby’s explanation, Aster Grant suddenly nodded in realization.
When Bianca Shelby spoke earlier, he had already noticed some clues.
However, feeling Bianca Shelby’s Commander Level aura, he was hesitant to recognize her.
Now it seems, his instinct was correct!
Although...
The Sacred Beastbond Pool can accelerate leveling up.
But it doesn’t offer much benefit for the future.
Feeling the worried looks from Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow.
Bianca Shelby smiled and slowly spoke:
"This was my own decision, Principal Drake and the others didn’t force me!"
"I know that with my talent, even if I take the path of a Beast Tamer, I couldn’t surpass you or Crystal."
"So I might as well upgrade as quickly as possible, after all, my talent... holds more value for Draconia."
Hearing these words from Bianca Shelby, Aster Grant was at a loss for what to say.
He had just realized...
Earlier, he had misjudged Bianca Shelby’s talent.
After contracting with Scarlett, he gained some understanding of The Void.
If Scarlett’s talent is merging into The Void, traversing through it.
Then Bianca Shelby’s talent...
Is more like teleportation between two points.
As long as she leaves spiritual power at a location, she can teleport to that spot no matter the distance.
Such a talent... indeed possesses immense strategic value!
Whether it’s for transmitting information, material, or even Beast Tamers!
Just as they exchanged information, a flash of lightning appeared, and Stryker’s figure emerged.
After steadying himself, his gaze immediately fell on Aster Grant.
Aster Grant knew Stryker was anxious, so he recounted what happened in the Sanctum as briefly as possible.
Hearing Aster Grant solemnly utter "nearly annihilated the Xenos," the Iron-Blooded God of War’s eye twitched fiercely.
With the defense line already precarious, only the unfinished Divine Realm kept them temporarily united.
But now...
Aster Grant had wiped them all out.
There goes the unity!
Though Stryker internally grumbled, he nodded heavily:
"Well done!"
This group of Xenos wanted to seize the Human Race’s Divine Pattern; killing them wasn’t excessive!
"However, I did leave some Xenos behind!" Aster Grant added.
He initially thought of blackmailing these Xenos, but now it seemed...
They might serve another purpose!
Crystal Winslow timely opened her Beastbond Space, releasing all temporarily contracted Xenos.
Seeing these Demigod Level Xenos, Stryker’s eyes lit up.
Among them were quite a few Clan Scions...
With these bargaining chips, it was sure the Xenos wouldn’t turn against them right there!
But Crystal’s actions didn’t stop.
A group of Ghost Race members appeared from her Beastbond Space.
Meanwhile, Scarlett emerged from The Void, throwing the Holy See’s Saintess Cecilia onto the ground.
In the Sanctum, Cecilia had also participated in the siege against Veridia, but Veridia spared her life.
When leaving the Sanctum, Scarlett had conveniently brought her along.
"Other than the ones here and the members from The Council, I’ve killed everyone who entered the Divine Realm." Scarlett declared nonchalantly.
Stryker was overwhelmed, looking at the "spoils" filling the square!
He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
But what was done, was done...
The Angel Race inherently held animosity towards humans, so killing them was no big deal.
But this group of the Ghost Race...
Stryker hesitated, deciding to release them.
Already troubled with the Angel Race, it would be worse with another enemy in the Ghost Race.
Stryker shook his head.
Even with his tough spirit, he found it a headache.
As for the Holy See, he wasn’t too concerned.
After all, the Blood Progenitor cared little for the lives of his Blood Clan.
Kill them and so be it!
After understanding everything, Stryker took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Now that the Divine Realm has ended, Baelgard is extremely dangerous; you three must return to Azurea immediately."
"As for you, Aster Grant..."
"Drake asked me to tell you, given your special circumstances, when you break through to Commander Level... you must enter the Sacred Beastbond Pool!"
"The Token he gave you before allows you to enter the Sacred Beastbond Pool!"
Aster Grant nodded, indicating he understood.
"If there’s nothing else, you should set off now!"
After saying this, Stryker disappeared instantly.
He had to head to the edge of the Demon Domain to notify Zane Drake of this news.
Afterwards, Bianca Shelby looked at the two, as though asking if they should set off immediately.
Aster Grant was about to nod when a Beast Tamer rushed in:
"Report! There’s a Cat Beastman seeking audience outside the camp."
Hearing Cat Beastman, Aster Grant immediately understood.
It might be Sally!
Indeed, he needed to bid them farewell.
Aster Grant asked Crystal and Bianca to wait as he headed to the gate.
Currently.
In front of the camp gate, Sally’s cat tail anxiously wrapped around her thigh.
How should she start...
She was biting her pink lips in hesitation, suddenly perking her ears upright—
"Sally?"
"Lord... Lord Aster!"
The girl’s tail instantly stiffened, her fluffy ear tips turning a rosy hue.
Seeing Sally so flustered, Aster Grant was puzzled.
But he didn’t overthink it, and slowly spoke:
"Sally, I’m heading back to Azurea!"
"You all, the Cat Clan..."
Aster Grant hesitated but advised:
"You should head towards Draconia’s defense line first, Baelgard is not safe anymore!"
He learned from Stryker that the Demon Clan was ready to fully assault Baelgard.
With the completion of the Divine Realm...
The Xenos were unlikely to foolishly help the Human Race resist the Demon Clan.
When the time comes, relying solely on the Human Race to fend off the Demon Clan...
Would be very difficult!
However, upon hearing this, Sally nodded then shook her head.
"Lord Aster, my father will surely make the decision! I came for another matter."
"Lord Aster, I... I want to ask if you would enter a temporary contract with me."
Aster Grant was taken aback by the request.
But seeing Sally’s nervousness, he contemplated.
A temporary contract lasts only a few days, and Sally has always been wholeheartedly dedicated.
Besides, it’s a temporary contract and does not occupy a Contract Quota.
"Alright!"
Aster Grant nodded, consenting.
Seeing this, Sally made a deep bow:
"Thank you, Lord Aster!"
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