Lecture!

"Did... he kill it?! How can a Perfect-stage Beast kill a Mythical-stage one?!!"

Mariana directed her question to Monica, who was also stunned.

"There's only one explanation for this: that Beast isn't a Perfect-stage... To be able to kill a Mythical-stage one means it's a Mythical-stage Beast, or a Beast with a combat level of 9, and... 10?"

Monica was stunned by her words and thought:

'Wow, we finally found our saving grace... Yes!!'

She was inwardly happy but outwardly surprised. 'How powerful is Master Christopher? How did he gain such strength and Beast?'

"Look, are they getting ready to fight?" Mitchell asked, mildly surprised.

"Huh?"

Mariana looked up at the screen and was dumbfounded:

"I thought they were friends? Anyway; it's good; I'll be satisfied if either of them loses," she added.

"Hmm... Something did happen to him; I'll have to find out what," Adrian thought, staring at Christopher.

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[Back to Christopher.]

Christopher raised his energy sword to eye level and looked at Advika before him with unreadable emotions.

'I didn't think this through... We're being watched, and if she revealed the goddess's powers within her, she'll be in danger... Although I don't know much about the other families, I know they're all after power, so seeing such powers in a poor girl, without any background or backer, they'll try to hurt or kidnap her... No matter how many powers I show, I'll be safe with these two... But what about her?'

He sighed and lowered his hand... His sword turned into particles and disappeared from his hand.

"Uh?"

Seeing his action, Advika was confused.

"We'll battle another time, and I have something to ask, but not here and now."

Advika lowered her sword and stared at him, utterly perplexed.

"Come on... Let's sit and talk."

Christopher sat down, staring at Advika, who sighed and walked towards him, sitting in front of him.

Christopher smiled and began:

"So what's next? I mean, after becoming a student of the Tamer Academy?"

"Well... My main plan is to win the Beast World Competition and gain the first-place prize."

"Oh? But you aren't strong enough for that; not only you, your Beast is also weak... Too weak."

"That's why I want to train harder, take quests from the Tamer Enterprises, and buy a new Beast, a powerful one."

"So you'll either buy a Beast, then tame it?" Christopher asked in surprise, his gaze fixed on her.

"Not everyone is like you, who can tame with a command. We'll have to fight the Beast and bring it to its last thread of life, then use our Life Force and suppress it. If you're strong enough, the Beast will be tamed... But you only used a command."

Advika observed his face for a few seconds and asked: "Can you teach me how?"

"Teach?"

Christopher remembered the five youngsters he took in and trained, and out of everything, they later betrayed him. He sighed:

"Sorry, I'm not a teacher... Ask Principal Monica or the dean... The real owner of the academy... He might take you as his personal student and train you."

"You brainless buffoons! The dean is one of the top powerhouses in all of Cordelia... There's no way he'll pick a lowlife as a disciple," Mariana said, folding her arms across her chest.

"They are dreaming. For years now, the dean has only had one disciple. She's the only one to gain a Legendary score, then Christopher entered and became the second person," Mitchell said.

"Miss Chloe, it has been proven that she's the strongest in the whole academy, and she also has three Mythical-stage Beasts... I think they're using her for this month's competition," Mariana said, while Mitchell calmly nodded.

"She is indeed powerful, but do you think she's Christopher's match?" he asked.

"I have a strong feeling we'll find out soon," she smiled.

Christopher and Advika talked about small matters: family, Beasts, quests, and even each other... And discovered they had a lot in common.

They have families who love and cherish them.

Both hate bullies and anyone selfish, who only thinks about themselves, not caring about the welfare of others, especially the poor.

They both love sweets, candies, and mostly cakes... Most of all, they love hunting and fighting.

Listening to them, Mariana almost went crazy. Some students and audience members started jotting down the things Christopher was explaining about Beasts.

"Where did he gain all this knowledge from?"

This was the question in Mariana's, Mitchell's, Adonis's, and everyone's head.

"Wow, brother is amazing; I should start jotting down some things," Katherine said with a smile.

[Back to Christopher.]

Advika listened attentively as Christopher continued:

"As you know, there are seven bloodlines, mainly known as: Light, Darkness, Water, Wind, Earth, Fire, Plant... But do you know by combining two bloodlines from these seven, your Beast will become exceptionally powerful? For example, by successfully fusing the Water and Fire bloodlines, your Beast will be able to create fogs, and 50% of attacks from these elements will be ineffective against it... If you fuse Wind and Plant... You'll be able to control the oxygen itself, and not only that... Your Beast will gain an extra skill, like flying, or even changing forms and shapes."

He paused and continued:

"Let's discuss the disadvantages and advantages of Beasts' bloodlines... As you know—"

BAM!!!!

Christopher, Advika, Lazarus, and Lucas instantly got on guard.

[Game has been closed.]

"Is that even possible? We still have at least 5 minutes," Advika said.

"Anything is possible; don't forget this training is created by the academy."

With Christopher's words, the four disappeared and appeared in the stadium.

"This?"

The two were stunned.

"NO!! MASTER CHRISTOPHER WAS ABOUT TO REVEAL SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!"

"YES!"

The audience yelled in disapproval.

"Everyone!!"

With Monica's roar, a powerful surge of Life Force burst out of her, spreading all over the stadium.

The audience instantly quieted down. Monica smiled and began:

"We're here for the registration test! Not some lecture. If you want any, meet Master Christopher in person, or register in the academy."

"Ahem!! Point of advice: I'm not a teacher; no one should approach me. If you do, my Beasts might take you as a threat."

Hearing Christopher, the audience was stunned speechless... They looked at one another and slowly nodded.

"Good. Now that all that is out of the way... Let's reveal the scores," Monica said, and the huge screen went dark and lit up again.

"WOW!!"