Chapter 210: Stars Soup

Chapter 210: Stars SoupThe crowd outside the academy gates surged like an unstoppable wave, cheers and shouts creating a cacophony of excitement.

The director of Genova Academy stood amidst the chaos, had her hands full as the situation spiraled out of control.

Security guards scrambled to hold back the throngs of onlookers desperate to catch a glimpse of the legendary figures rumored to be inside.

Frustration etched deep lines on the director's face as she barked into her communicator, demanding reinforcements.

"This is ridiculous! Get more security here now! We can't have this crowd storming the gates!" she snapped.

Behind her, two men stepped forward, their calm demeanor starkly contrasting the frenzy around them.

"You should stop worrying about the crowd, granny," one of them said with a teasing tone. "Things are going to get messy."

The director turned sharply, ready to berate the intruders, but froze in place. Her eyes widened as she took a closer look at them.

Both were Ishtarians, their distinctive hair color, eyes and skin tone unmistakable.

And worse, these were not just any Ishtarians, she recognized them.

In the courtyard, the atmosphere was equally electrified.

News of the unprecedented gathering of celebrities spread like wildfire, drawing students from all corners of the academy.

Among them, Lisa, flanked by members of the student council, rushed toward the scene, her heart pounding with both anticipation and trepidation.

Farther away, Kenny jogged behind a smaller group, his curiosity prompting him forward until he stopped abruptly, his eyes widening at the spectacle before him.

In the center of the courtyard, under the awestruck gazes of seasonal beast masters and academy staff, stood a collection of the most illustrious figures in beast mastery.

The Queen, the Star Crusher, the Pharaoh, the Frost Empress, Goldust, the Shinigami, but also the Black Lady, Leonidas, and so many others famous names.

It was a veritable constellation of stars, an impossible gathering that had turned the

courtyard into a powder keg of tension and excitement.

On one side of the courtyard, the tension among the gathered elites was palpable.

Sia's eyes widened as her gaze swept over the group, lingering on Eratz.

"The Pharaoh..." she murmured.

Beside her, Nyx flinched visibly, her usual confidence replaced with unease.

The aces of Infinite Twilight exchanged uneasy glances, their focus shifting between Eratz and the woman standing beside him: Tamara Regalia.

Ryder's jaw dropped as he spotted Sia.

"No way... the Frost Empress..." he muttered under his breath.

Meanwhile, Kaida's gaze locked onto Rex, her face paling.

"G-Goldust?" she whispered in disbelief.

Rex, oblivious to the scrutiny at first, scanned the crowd with his usual carefree demeanor.

But then his eyes landed on Eratz, and they widened.

"The... the Stormtalon liar?!" he exclaimed.

Eratz turned sharply, in shock.

"The snitch?!"

The air seemed ready to explode as tensions simmered, with Milo visibly shrinking under the immense pressure of so many powerful presences.

But just as the atmosphere reached a breaking point, Victoria stepped forward, her voice slicing through the chaos.

"Excuse me???" she said, her tone sharp and incredulous, her blue eyes fixed on Tamara. "You... what did you just say?"

Tamara's expression was calm, almost serene.

"I said I'm here to recruit Eratz Pandora to my agency, the very same you left," she repeated, her voice steady and resolute.

Victoria's shock turned to disbelief. seaʀᴄh thё nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"That's impossible," she said, her voice rising slightly. "Why would you even think..."

Tamara cut her off, her tone now carrying an edge of anger.

"Because of you, Victoria. You didn't stop him earlier. I can feel what's inside him. I know it." Her gaze flickered briefly to Mercury, Colin, and Milo. "And I feel it in them too. You let this happen... when you abandoned me for the same thing!"

Victoria's expression tightened.

"I didn't abandon you," she began, but Tamara shook her head.

"It doesn't matter now," Tamara said. Her eyes shifted to Eratz. "This boy can do it too, can't he? He can track the unique beasts. That's the only explanation for how many he's gathered

inside him."

Eratz, stunned, took a step back.

"Wait a minute," he said, his voice filled with doubt. "There is... are others... with the same number of beasts as me. Why are you so sure it's me?"

Tamara's piercing gaze met his.

"Because of your blood, I know what people like me are capable of," she said simply.

Eratz leaned forward, narrowing his eyes.

"I see... Racist," he muttered.

Tamara froze for a moment, clearly thrown off, before frowning deeply.

"That's not... wait... how did you jump... to..." she began, but her confusion was too big to

process an answer.

Victoria stepped in, her voice rising with anger.

"You have no right to take him," she said firmly. "He's my responsibility."

Tamara's calm demeanor cracked slightly.

"It's not your decision anymore," she shot back. Her hand gestured sharply toward Kallistra.

"You've already drawn the attention of that green bastard over there."

"Oi, pause," Kallistra raised a hand lazily.

The debate between Tamara and Victoria escalated into a heated argument, their voices clashing as they each claimed Eratz as their responsibility.

The rest of the group, who had been on edge moments earlier, now watched with a mix of amusement and bewilderment as the two women argued like feuding parents over their son.

Finally, Eratz, exasperated, raised his hands.

"Alright, anyone else want a piece of me?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm, his gaze

landing on Sia.

Sia frowned, her jaw dropping. Then, she crossed her arms and after a moment, she replied

flatly.

"Who doesn't?"

Kallistra clapped her hands loudly, breaking the tension.

"Alright, everyone, calm down," she said, stepping forward. "This is getting out of hand. Two superpredators fighting over the rights of a third superpredator? How absurd." Her gaze turned to Eratz, rising a finger.

"Notice something, Pharaoh. I haven't forced you into anything. I want you to do what you want. That's why I'm better than them. If you have to choose, it should be me."

Eratz crossed his arms, deep in thought. Mercury shot him a warning glance.

"Don't tell me you're actually considering this," she said.

He shook his head.

"Relax, I'm just curious to see how things play out. I'm not joining any of you two," he said

with a final nod. "I am a loyal man and I'll stick to one woman."

He observed Victoria for a moment then promptly turned to Mercury who flinched.

"E... ratz..." clenching her teeth, Mercury shook her head in embarrassment. "Well, so, anyway, I'm loyal to Victoria, but I'm curious... let's say you might influence me,"

he turned to Tamara. "Why do you want to recruit me?"

Tamara's expression darkened.

"To protect you from people like that sly, fucking psycho snake," she said, pointing at

Kallistra.

Kallistra smirked.

"Mah... such language."

Eratz sighed. "And you?" he asked Kallistra. "Why me, exactly? Be honest, or no deal. Ever."

Kallistra's smile faded slightly as she studied him.

"I want to be honest," she said after a pause. "But not here. Not in front of so many people."

She glanced up at the crowd of elite fighters around. "There's a whole week ahead, and I like moonlight. I'm sure there'll be plenty of chances."

Both Victoria and Tamara flinched, understand the hidden message, but it was over now. Kallistra sighed dramatically.

"I guess that's it for now," she said, turning away. "My offer's always available, Vicky. I'm

not the leader, but Leo owes me his life, and we excel in matters of debt collection and

ownership."

Leonidas frowned but said nothing. As Kallistra walked away, she glanced back at Eratz.

"Pandorq, If you really want to be convinced, I've got one word for you..." Her emerald eyes

gleamed as she added softly,

"Legendary."