Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Trial of the Heart

The entire royal banquet fell into silence, with all eyes on Charles, especially those talented individuals from Genosha.Only by truly competing against Charles could one understand the gap between people.

Faced with the oppressive aura of a level nine Beast Master, they could only grit their teeth and take a few steps, they couldn't hold out for long. Some even got injured from the pressure they couldn't withstand.

Even Finn, who had shone brightly during the battle in the underground octagonal cage, found himself left far behind by Charles.

Feeling the pain coursing through his body, Finn looked up at Charles's back. He, who was hailed as the strongest level four Beast Master in the academy, realized, upon meeting Charles, that he had a clearer understanding of his own strength.

In this world, there would always be others with greater potential to become strong. If he didn't strive to catch up, the gap would only continue to widen!

Aside from those geniuses.

Zane and his son Benson exchanged glances, both gritting their teeth, their eyes filled with unspoken resentment and malice.

"That kid Charles really has some luck, he managed to escape with his life!" Zane muttered quietly.

He simply couldn't understand what was happening before his eyes. As a dark attribute Beast Master, Charles had not only survived in front of Lucas, a Light Knight, but had also performed so exceptionally!

If it were any other dark attribute Beast Master, they would have been reduced to blood and guts by now!

Just like those Beast Masters from the [Constellation] organization on Cross Street earlier.

Yet, not only was Charles still alive and well, but it seemed he had piqued Lucas's interest, which Zane, who had always wanted Charles dead, found entirely unacceptable!

But speaking of which, why did Lucas suddenly change his attitude?

Could it be that Charles has some hidden secret?

Zane wasn't the only one thinking this.

Emperor Miles of Genosha keenly sensed Lucas's interest in Charles.

It was likely due to the dark attribute mystical beast that Charles had contracted, which must be quite special.

Or perhaps it was the fact that Charles could forcibly absorb light attribute energy without having contracted a light attribute mystical beast.

This completely overturned his understanding!

One must know that a Beast Master can only harness energy corresponding to the attributes of the mystical beast they have contracted, and Charles had no contract with light attribute energy at all!

Miles's mind raced as he tried to figure out what was happening, but he had no clues whatsoever.

However, regardless of the reason, a talent like Charles absolutely could not be overlooked!

Just as Miles was contemplating how to win Charles over, Lucas suddenly made a new move.

"Charles, would you like to study by my side? I will teach you well." Lucas asked with a smile.

Once those words left his mouth, the entire banquet was once again plunged into shock.

Although everyone present had mentally prepared for Charles's performance,

they still couldn't help but widen their eyes and drop their jaws when they heard Lucas, a level nine Beast Master, express his desire to have Charles as a student!

"A level nine Beast Master wants to take Charles as his apprentice? Oh my god, this is too enviable!"

"I wouldn't even dare to dream about that!"

"Well, I'm a bit better than you, at least I dare to dream about it!"

Listening to the discussions around him, Finn sighed silently.

This was to be expected, as long as Charles was present, he would overshadow the brilliance of other geniuses.

The talent that Charles possessed was simply enviable!

There would be no second genius like Charles in all of Genosha, just as there is only one sun in the world.

Stars may shine, but to compare their light to that of the sun is quite presumptuous!

As the others were caught in shock.

Jamie, the dean of Cyber Academy, was the first to react. Charles was one of their students at Cyber Academy, and was Lucas trying to poach him?

A genius like Charles certainly had an unlimited future ahead of him.

If Jamie wanted to return to the main campus of Cyber Academy, he had to hold onto Charles tightly!

"My lord, Charles is already a student at Cyber Academy, and Ezra is his teacher." Jamie quickly said. He certainly didn't want Charles to leave Cyber Academy.

Moreover, being with someone like Lucas could mean that one day he might change his mind, putting Charles in danger again!

At that moment, Jamie's only thought was to hope that Charles would refuse and that Lucas would quickly leave Genosha Calivia.

But could Charles really resist the temptation of an invitation from a level nine Beast Master?

Jamie felt uncertain, it wasn't that he didn't trust Charles, but the allure of a level nine Beast Master was just too great.

"I know what you said, but I'm asking Charles, not you." Lucas turned his head, his tone very gentle, but his gaze towards Jamie was filled with sharpness.

As an eighth-level Beast Master, Jamie naturally sensed a strong sense of crisis in Lucas's gaze.

He had originally intended to say more, but immediately closed his mouth.

He had a premonition that if he said anything more, Lucas would take action!

At the banquet, the onlooking youths wore expressions of envy and jealousy on their faces.

The once-praised geniuses of Calivia all had their mouths agape, their eyes fixed on Charles.

They fantasized about how great it would be if the person standing in front of Lucas were them!

No one with any sense would refuse the chance to become an apprentice to a level nine Beast Master!

Not to mention anything else, just the identity of being a level nine Beast Master's apprentice would grant one VIP treatment in any country within the Abyssal Depths!

Not to mention the guidance of a level nine Beast Master and the resources that come with it,

no one would refuse this invitation!

Zane and his son Benson were far more anxious than the others.

Charles's teacher, Ezra, was an eighth-level Beast Master, but even with a divine beast, he couldn't compare to a level nine Beast Master!

If Charles became the apprentice to a level nine Beast Master, the Taylor family would not only find it difficult to target Charles in the future, but they might also face his revenge.

At that point, the entire Taylor family would be affected, the energy of a level nine Beast Master was no joke!

Under the gaze of the crowd, Charles slowly began to speak:

"I already have a teacher. Teacher Ezra has treated me well, I cannot..."

His sentence was left unfinished, but everyone present understood the meaning behind it.

Someone incredulously whispered:

"He actually... rejected him? This is a level nine Beast Master! I'd be willing to be his servant!"

"Just look at your talent, they wouldn't even want you as a servant! Is Charles really that foolish?"

"I wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing, and he actually turned it down? My god, if Charles won't, I would!"

Listening to the conversations around him,

Charles showed no emotion on his face. He certainly understood the power of a level nine Beast Master.

But Teacher Ezra had been so good to him, it was just that he was too busy to teach him personally.

Moreover, Ezra was a multi-attribute Beast Master, making him more suitable as a mentor.

As for Lucas, Charles felt uncertain about him.

On the surface, he appeared to be a very elegant middle-aged man, yet he gave off the vibe of a madman, unpredictable and potentially volatile. Enjoy new adventures from mvl

If he really encountered a situation like that, it would be too late for regrets!

"Ezra is just an eighth-level Beast Master, Charles. Are you sure you've thought this through?" Lucas's smile remained unchanged,

his tone still gentle, yet there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

The reason he wanted to keep Charles by his side was that Charles's talent had completely astonished him.

That dark attribute mystical beast was no simple creature, and Charles harbored other secrets as well!

Lucas didn't want Charles to stray onto the wrong path in the future. Once Charles had too much contact with the Constellation organization, he might not be able to resist temptation,

becoming a monster controlled by desire like those fallen dark attribute Beast Masters, wreaking havoc on the world!

Lucas quietly waited for Charles to respond a second time,

constantly pondering that if Charles continued to refuse, he would have to resort to other means.

Such a powerful genius, not only with an absurdly high Beast Master talent, but also with a very resilient character, had been holding firm against his pressure.

If given enough time, Charles's future achievements would surely not be any less than his own as a level nine Beast Master!

However, one condition remained: he had to personally guide Charles's growth to prevent him from going astray and causing a disaster. Sёarᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Soon,

Charles slowly began to speak again: "I..."

At that moment, Dean Jamie quickly interrupted, interjecting, "My lord, Charles may need more time to think it over, he can't make the right decision right now."

Lucas turned back with a hint of amusement, looking at Jamie, and said, "No time? If he doesn't wish to, then there's nothing we can do. We can't force him, that's not something a gentleman should do."

Jamie frowned, sensing that Lucas wasn't going to let Charles off so easily.

The thoughts of a level nine Beast Master were not so easily deciphered, and for now, he could only respond to changes with stability, taking it one step at a time.

"Charles, if you insist on refusing, there will only be one path left for you." Lucas continued,

and Charles's heart sank as he detected the firmness in Lucas's tone.

The earlier gentleness had vanished like a fleeting firework, this level nine Beast Master didn't seem ready to let him go so easily!

Charles took a deep breath, this was the world of Beast Masters, where strength was revered and the weak had no means to resist!

"May I ask, what is that path?" Charles slowly inquired,

desperately not wanting to be near this madman, as it was too dangerous.

Hearing Charles's question, Lucas's smile widened further as he pulled out a glowing staff from his pocket, gently saying:

"It's simple, it's the Trial of the Heart. If you succeed, not only will I leave, but I will also lift the curse off this sixth-level Beast Master."

Trial of the Heart?

Charles was puzzled, he had never heard of such a thing.

He focused on the object Lucas had pulled out, and information appeared before his eyes:

[Light Staff * Pseudo [Golden Quality]: Forged from special materials, due to material limitations and insufficient blacksmithing skills, it is still far from the legendary true Light Staff. However, even so, its power is undeniable.

Effect 1: Curse Removal, utilizing light attribute energy to eliminate curses from items, mystical beasts, and Beast Masters.

Effect 2: Purification, using the staff to attack can deal double damage to dark attribute mystical beasts and Beast Masters, while also purifying some low-intensity unknown terrifying effects.

Effect 3: Trial of the Heart Illusion, capable of constructing a very realistic illusion that immerses people, making it impossible to distinguish between reality and illusion.]