Chapter 129: Astralux

Astralux didn't resist as Nox began the taming ritual. During the process, they seemed to connect on a deeper level, ssing each other's true feelings and inttions. Nox felt that Astralux was a shy, curious, and playful orphan. He also learned the tragic story of how her water-type parts had be killed and devoured by sharks right before her eyes.

Since that day, she'd be traumatized and constantly fleeing from sharks, who were determined to hunt her down as well.

This news explained Astralux's relatively low tier despite her impressive skills—she was still just a baby. However, her abilities made up for the low level, showing pottial far beyond what Nox had first expected.

Nox telepathically promised to take care of her, assuring the little elemtal beast that she would be safe. Astralux, who had glimpsed into Nox's mind during the ritual, knew his promise was guine. She had se how he treated his other pets with care and love, and they, in turn, were deeply loyal to him.

If only one of them had such devotion, she might have be skeptical, but with all three feeling the same way, Astralux readily accepted Nox as her master. A glowing mark of infinity appeared briefly on her body before dissipating, sealing their bond.

As the taming process concluded, a blue gate oped, and Fluffington and Thirte emerged, their eyes filled with curiosity as they gazed at Astralux. She stared back, feeling the faint connection she now shared with them, as well as with two other beasts who were not here. The bond was weak for now, but it was there.

"Asta, meet Thirte and Fluffington," Nox said, a smile playing on his lips. "They'll be your sior siblings from now on."

[Panda!] Thirte exclaimed, puffing his chest and flexing his muscles as he proudly pointed at himself. [Panda strong! Panda protect you!]

Astralux turned a soft shade of pink in response to Thirte's introduction. Her ttacles stretched out and gtly patted the panda's head. She was guinely touched by the sincerity in Thirte's voice.

Next, Fluffington stepped forward with a dramatic flair. "And I am the gre—" he began, but stopped wh he saw Nox's stern gaze, and he recalled the promise he'd made not to be arrogant again. Fluffington cleared his throat and continued, this time more humbly. [I am Fluffington, your elder brother, and like Panda said, we'll protect you!] Sёarch* The novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Astralux felt a swell of emotion as she looked at her new family. After losing her parts, these creatures were the first to ever promise her safety. And from the deep bond she shared with them, she knew their words were guine.

Now, it was her turn to introduce herself.

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While Nox was busy in the unknown dimsion, R, the Alpha studt and leader of the Vermilion Kingdom group, had just received a visitor. It was a tall, athletic studt with gre hair and vibrant eyes, a toothpick in his mouth. He wore a jacket and black pants. Merely standing there, the studt exuded a confidt aura. There was no arrogance; it was just pure confidce.

'So, they think I'm incompett and decided to sd him,' R thought bitterly, massaging his temples. He shot a glance at the newcomer, feeling a mix of frustration and unease. 'Sding a special class studt to babysit me?'

Brandon Ch.

Because he had tak too long to complete the mission of getting the Elemtal Crystal, the academy had st a special class studt over.

Special class studts were the future prodigies of the Vermilion Kingdom. All of them were freaking monsters in their own right. They were handpicked by the academy for their extraordinary talts and pottial.

Brandon Chai's arrival st a ripple of excitemt through the Vermilion Kingdom group. As a special class studt, he possessed exceptional abilities and knowledge that could elevate the group's performance. The group was elated, except for R, as he felt the special class studt would take all the glory of this mission.

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Adding to R's frustration was a mysterious letter he'd received, detailing the exact location of the elemtal beast. Just as he thought he had gained the upper hand in the mission, Brandon had appeared to claim the spotlight.

'I couldn't have tak down that beast on my own anyway,' R admitted to himself, begrudgingly handing the letter to Brandon. He explained everything, from the beast's power to the letter's suspicious origin.

However, before they left, Brandon turned to R. "Also, what happed to the studt Wdy Chai?"

R stammered, his voice trembling at first. "Ah—s-she passed away… The elemtal beast killed her." His tone steadied, laced with disdain as he continued, "But she was just a commoner. Why ask? Ev if she survived, I'm sure the academy would've disposed of her another way."

"Is that so?" Brandon's eyes flashed for a brief momt before his expression returned to its usual calm.

After that short exchange, the two left for the Iceborn Forest. According to the writer, the Elemtal beast dwelled inside a froz cavern and there was ev a map.

R didn't know how this person had gott information about the whereabouts of the Elemtal Beast, but he decided to check it out. With Brandon beside him, at the slight chance of this being a trap by the people who got rid of Wdy, he was confidt that they could get out of any situation.

Soon, Brandon and R paused in front of the ice cavern; they stared into the oping, and the fierce bestial aura washed over them. Having witnessed the power of the Elemtal beast once, R shivered, and his eyes flashed with uncertainty. He threw a glance at Brandon.

As expected, the sior studt seemed unaffected by the aura, at least on the outside. R stared at Brandon in admiration. What he didn't know was that Brandon felt a bit uneasy too; that aura clearly belonged to a creature that was either at the King Tier or above.

One thing was clear though—the mysterious person who had informed them was indeed correct because the aura was as fierce and savage as the one R remembered from that night. They were in the right place.

Brandon's gaze met R's, and he nodded. "Let's head inside," he said in a voice dripping with confidce; ev his stride was measured, as if he wasn't walking into a lion's d, but his home.

"Are all special class studts like this?" R wondered aloud as he hurriedly followed behind Brandon.

The ice cavern was filled with protruding spikes, and the cold was intse and biting. But the duo gritted through, and soon they appeared in an op chamber. However, the formidable Elemtal beast was abst.

"Heavs!" R's eyes shone with disbelief wh he saw the things in this portion of the froz cave. His breath quicked, and his hands trembled.

"T-this!" Brandon's eyelids twitched. He usually kept his cool in almost every situation; however, this was just too huge... there was no way he could keep his composure after seeing the countless treasures littered inside this cavern, with froz spikes pointing down as if they would fall at any momt.

Inside the room, there were beast cores embedded on the walls, while some lay scattered throughout the g, along with various magic items. The multiple treasures emitting multicolored lights made the place appear beautiful.

But both R and Brandon's gazes were drawn to something else: an elevated platform in the cter of the chamber, upon which two crystals rested. One emitted a radiant blue light, while the other radiated a shadowy, mysterious aura.

The two made their way to the elevated platform and took a better look at the crystals that they felt were the most important and valuable treasures inside this chamber.

"Elemtal Crystals!" The two exclaimed at the same time, their hearts almost jumping out of their chests.