"A Divine Stage Cultivator is walking around in my territory, I am sure it is not a coincidence, right?"
A Star Beast spoke.
After reaching 7 Star, the Star Beasts gain considerable intelligence, however, even after that, there aren't many beasts who could communicate with other races of the world. So a talking beast was hard to find.
Not just hard, it is said that if you ever encounter a talking beast, pray that it wants to use you as a source of entertainment and leaves you once he is bored.
Just from this statement alone, one can tell that along with being hard to find, it was also dangerous.
And why would it not?
Only 12 Star can speak.
And there were not many people in this world who could face them.
And just like all the 12 Star Beasts, this beast was not simple either, it had a body structure that was similar to a leopard, however, its skin was not covered with leopard fur, its skin was blue in color and its joints, along with its claws were protected with ice. It had light blue, cold, hypnotic eyes, 2 horns made of ice, and a white colored mane.
The Aura around him was cold and suffocating, it was enough to bring any being to his knees, however, the being this beast was standing in front of was not a normal being either. She was a woman with long white hair, crimson red eyes that showed she was from the Blood Race that lived underground.
"An Ice-type beast huh, I have heard that you guys are somewhat special."
The woman spoke as she looked into the Beast's eyes.
"Why are you here, Vampire?"
The Beast questioned as he narrowed his eyes.
He wasn't particularly scared, she was a Divine Stage Cultivator, yes, but so what? He was also a 12 Star Beast, even if they fought, he would most probably win, he also had his subordinates who would rush here the moment they feel the shockwaves released from their battle.
"I wanted to ask a question."
"I have no obligation to answer any of your questions."
The Beast replied, the woman, however, completely ignored his words and continued,
"On one side, there is a Beast who attacked his enemy with his full force, causing a high number of deaths on both sides but winning in the end,
On the other side, you are the Leader of the Beast Group which was attacked, there were a high number of deaths on your side, and since it was a surprise attack, you were surrounded and died in the end.
Which side would you like to be on?"
"What are you talking about, Vampire?
Leave before you annoy me to the point leaving isn't an option for you."
The Beast threatened.
The woman, however, just smiled and shook her head,
"I feel like we are not on the same page,
So let's start with simple questions,"
The woman then looked into the Beasts' blue eyes,
"What is your name, Beast?"
As she asked this question, her Crimson Red eyes shined, a strange force attracted the Beast,
Suddenly, he noticed that Ambrosia's position changed a little and,
"Frostfang huh, You beasts really aren't very creative, are you?"
She spoke and the beast narrowed his eyes in shock.
How did she know his name? He never answered her question!
Did she know it before meeting him?
"Anyways, Frostfang, who is your enemy here? An enemy whose Pack is as strong as you and you wish to destroy it."
The woman questioned again, and just like before, her red eyes shined.
And again, Frostfang noticed her position changing a little,
"Earth Basilisk huh… Sounds like a tough opponent,
Tell me more about him and his Pack.
How strong is he?
How strong is his pack?
How many beasts does he have under him?
Tell me everything."
The woman questioned.
This time, the change in her position wasn't small either, she was initially standing right in front of him, however, now, she was standing behind him with her back facing him.
'When!?'
Frostfang wondered in his head, he couldn't sense her at all.
Weren't they both on a similar level? Even if she was slightly faster than him, for her to completely avoid senses and appearing behind him like that…
"So he is a 12 Star Beast just like you, well, it makes sense, why else would you have trouble facing him?
His pack is as strong as you, both of you are part of the 10 strongest Pack in the entire Wilderness, however, he is ranked 7th while you are ranked 8th, which, you feel is wrong and that your Pack is stronger than his since it has a higher number of Beasts.
However, the only way to prove it was to fight him head-on in a one-on-one battle, which you can't do because you know that in a one-on-one battle, he is stronger than you.
Hmm, I understand the situation,
It is actually perfect for me."
The woman nodded to herself with a calm look on her face.
Frostfang, however, didn't take it as easily as her.
What this woman just said included things that only he knew, he didn't share them with anyone, so how did this woman learn all this?
Frostfang started analyzing the situation more calmly and in the end, he finally realized it,
This woman…
She wasn't faster than him, neither was she capable of escaping his senses, however, this woman was capable of something far more dangerous.
She was messing with his memory.
Those changes in her position, they weren't something she did so fast that he didn't see or react to it, she most probably just walked to her new location, and he…
He forgot about it…
This woman played with his memory.
Not only that, but she also learned more things about him. Things that no one except him should know…
Charm…
That was the only answer that came to his mind.
This woman was capable of Charming him.
Thinking about this possibility, Frostfang trembled in fear.
He glanced at the woman again, this time, without thinking anything, he locked her location, closed his eyes, and pounced at her.
That was the only solution in this situation.
She was capable of controlling his mind, both of them had similar cultivation, so he didn't know how she was doing it, however, the fact that she was capable of doing it needed immediate action.
He needed to kill this woman, or this could turn into a disaster.
Suddenly, Frostfang noticed his position had changed and that someone was sitting on his back.
He opened his eyes and saw that woman sitting on his back, patting his head with a smile on her face.
"You figured out what was happening, I have to give it to you,
You are smarter than other beasts.
But what gave you the idea that you could avoid my [Charm] by closing your eyes?
Don't tell me you are comparing me with normal Vampires.
I would be sad if you did that."
"Y-You… You bitch! How can you possibly Charm me!? Aren't we both on a similar level!?" Frostfang questioned. This time, he didn't even try to resist. This woman was already strong enough to Charm him, what's the point of fighting?
No matter what he does, in the end, she would control his body and would always come out on top, he was completely helpless in front of her.
"Huh? Similar Level?" Suddenly, the woman frowned.
"Who gave you that idea?"
"Huh?"
Frostfang frowned.
"Since when were the Vampires and the Beasts were on a similar level?"
The woman's face, which always had a playful smile on her face turned cold, she glanced at Frostfang as if she was looking at the filth and continued,
"What? Since we didn't make things difficult you lot, did you guys overestimate yourself?
Don't forget,
You all are just food we Vampires reserved for ourselves.
The only reason you are allowed to stay here on this continent is that we Vampires are too lazy to travel to other continents to hunt you all.
In this Battle of the Food Chain,
You have already lost.
Do not forget your positions, and don't you ever compare yourself with us Vampires."
"Y-You Bitch!! I will destroy-"
Frostfang, who felt humiliated, turned that humiliation into anger and activated the Mana around him, however, again, the Woman's red eyes just shined, his position changed. The Mana around him was still as always, and he found himself with his head on the floor and the woman's feet on his head.
"This is your position, Beast.
Do not forget it."
Then, the Vampire moved her head closed to the Beast and with a smile on her face, she ordered,
"From now on, do what I tell you like a good pet you are, and I might let you live.
Is that clear?"
"Yo-"
"Well, it doesn't really matter if it is clear or not.
It is not like you have the option to resist me."
The Vampire chuckled.
"You think the other Beasts would stay silent if you commit a massacre like this?"
Hearing this question, the Vampire tilted her head in confusion.
"Huh? I am committing a massacre?
What are you talking about?"
Then, an evil smile, scary enough to send goosebumps all over the Beast's body, appeared on the Vampire's face as she continued,
"Isn't it you who initiated this War?"
"Y-You monste-"
Before Frostfang could even complete his sentence, his blue eyes turned dull and he turned silent.
Ambrosia, the Vampire, just smiled,
"Call all your subordinates,
It is time for War."
The Beast rose up and with expressionless, dull eyes, he roared,
"RROOOAAAAARRRRR!!"
Sensing the other Beasts rushing towards them, Ambrosia smiled and then, she disappeared.
The preparations were complete,
Now she only had to watch while Nux reaps the rewards.
…
'Nux, it is time.'
'So you are finally leaving?'
'I am.'
'Are you ready?'
'I am.'
'Come back soon, It has been a hard month.'
'Don't worry, I will.
They are unusually strict about this for some reason.'
'Well, they did say the Trail's Location has the weakest defense due to its unusual structure. Since you all know where that location is, it makes sense why they are so careful.' Nux replied.
'But since they are allowing us to participate in the Trial, they should trust us, right?'
'Well there are many factors, you guys can be kidnapped by the enemies or something else could happen as well. They need to be careful about this.'
'But I wanted to meet you.'
'I want to meet you as well, Allura.
So quickly enter the Trial, get that bloodline, and come back to me.
I wish you luck.'
Hearing those words, Allura smiled and then nodded.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Allura, it's time."
Then, Aisha knocked on Allura's door and spoke.
Allura stood up and opened the door.
"Are you prepared?"
"I am."
Allura nodded.
The two then started walking.
"Now be calm, and don't think about anything,
I am sure you will come out with the purest and the strongest succubus bloodline there is."
Aisha spoke.
"I will." Allura smiled.
The two chatted all the way and then, they appeared in front of a giant tower. Allura looked around and found the other 9 participants, Eisheth, Rislith, and Maline were there as well.
Allura nodded at them, they nodded back. Aisha patted Allura's back and Allura walked toward the other 9 participants.
Then, Eisheth stepped forward and started,
"All of you have prepared for this day for a long time now.
I do not know what would happen inside the Trial, however, I do know that your hard work would definitely help you.
Just remember, no matter what happens, act like how a succubus you want to be would.
The Trial would judge you and you will be rewarded for your efforts,
I wish you all luck.
Now go forward."
Eisheth signaled.
The 10 participants walked toward the Tower.
Allura could already feel mysterious energy radiating from the tower, then, she stepped closer to the tower and felt a strange energy surrounding her.
Allura frowned in confusion, she wanted to contact Nux out of instinct, but suddenly,
"Lady Eisheth!"
She heard a shout.
She turned around and noticed a succubus appearing next to Eisheth with a panicked expression on her face.
"What happened?"
"The Three Clans have combined their strength and have attacked us!"
"Huh? So why are you panicking? They are just some weakling-"
"They have 2 Divine Stage Cultivators with them!"
"Where are they attacking?"
Eisheth face immediately turned serious as she questioned.
The succubus replied, a reply that Allura couldn't listen, however, then, she noticed Eisheth, Rislith, Maline, and Aisha's expressions changing as they turned towards her with panicked expressions on their faces as they extended their arms towards her.
Allura frowned, but then,
*KAABBOOOOMMMM*
A giant explosion engulfed Allura and blasted her eardrums, she felt extreme heat burning her entire body to the point even the ashes didn't remain.
The explosion was so strong that she didn't even feel any pain,
Everything was painless… and oddly silent…
Allura didn't know what was happening,
However, she did know one thing…
She was about to die…
And this time…
She couldn't be saved.
Her eyes turned moist, a man's face appeared in her mind as tears rolled out of her eyes,
'Nux…'
She called out the man she might never see again and with a weak smile on her face, she recalled all those good times she spent with the man she loved…
'It was a fulfilling life,
Thanks for being with me,
Darling.'
With that as her last thought,
Allura's entire body evaporated in the explosion while the Lust State prepared itself to face a huge catastrophe.
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