Dominion of The Beast Masters

Chapter 201: Titans Dance



The plain was in ruins, torn apart by the sheer force of their battle. The air buzzed with the lingering energy of Eratz's unleashed power.

He stood in the middle of the chaos, breathing heavily. His gaze fell on Victoria, who extended her reddened hand toward him, her face lighting up with childlike excitement.

Her expression was pure delight, as though she were a young woman showing her wedding ring.

Eratz's brows furrowed.

"You said you were just a normal fighter."

Victoria's grin widened.

"And I am. But you... you're a phenom!"

He straightened his posture, his sharp gaze narrowing.

"You also said you lacked talented fighters to save the agency."

Victoria nodded, her voice taking on a more serious tone.

"It's true. This wasn't an easy task. But with you and the others, the agency will be safe. I'm certain of it."

Eratz stood in silence, studying her carefully. Finally, he spoke.

"You said you were impressed by my power."

Victoria's expression didn't change, bringing her hand to her chest.

"Yes, and I was so excited. You're so strong you tanked my attack. I'm so impressed."

Eratz frowned, his voice sharp.

"No, I didn't. You didn't attack me. You're lying. You're lying to me."

Her smile faltered.

"Eratz..."

"You lied to me from the beginning," he said, his tone vexed. "This wasn't a normal level. I want explanations. Who are you?"

Victoria's smile returned, softer this time, tinged with an apologetic edge. She raised her hands as if to calm him.

"I didn't mean to deceive you. I didn't even intend to. I'm telling the truth, I am not like the others. When I was active, my schedule was relentless. I could only fight once a week, while Tamara and Kallistra managed two."

Eratz's expression was skeptical.

"And... What was your win rate?"

Victoria laughed lightly.

"I lost a few times. I wasn't some invincible machine like you. Even Tamara lost, back before... before we all reached the world tier. Once we got there, though, I was the only one who lost consistently, but only to Tamara and Kallistra."

Eratz stared at her, processing her words.

"... Ok... only to these two... these two who collected calamity beasts for a long time... you fought them when you didn't have a single calamity beast, and you lost."

Victoria shook her head with a calm smile.

"I mean, thinking about it, a Calamity beast is just another beast with more abilities. To me, any beast can be powerful in the right hand. Look at your thunder lycaon, it's almost a myth now."

Stunned, Eratz murmured.

"Not against bigger opponents. But you... you're a monster."

Victoria's modesty shone through as she waved the compliment away.

"Maybe for your level, but remember I've been in these fields for a long time. I just have more experience than you, it's natural. Besides, you weren't going all out, were you?"

Eratz's eyes narrowed.

"But you didn't attack me directly even once. The gap is gigantic."

Victoria's smile turned playful.

"Then go all out this time. I'll adjust my level based on you. Kallistra won't go easy on you anyway, so it's better to train at your full potential now."

Eratz's frown deepened, but he nodded.

"Yeah... I underestimated you. I still have many questions, but for now, I need to confirm this. This time, we go all out."

He leaped back, clenching his fists as his aura flared. The storm of his power returned, stronger than before.

He used the beastification with Raijinara, and then he added Cinderblaze to the mix. His energy erupted like a formidable wave, engulfing the battlefield in crackling lightning and roaring flames, slowly morphing into pure energy.

Behind him, Cinderblaze emerged, while Raijinara hovered above, its wings spread wide, lightning crackling around its body.

Victoria, her hands on her hips, nodded approvingly.

"Now we're talking."

She brought her fingers together in her sword-finger pose, her aura surging outward once more in an overwhelming wave of pressure.

"Which field spell are you going to use? Which attack will you prioritize?" she asked, her tone laced with excitement.

Eratz disappeared in a flash, appearing on her left, while Cinderblaze materialized on her right. Victoria's irises glowed as an explosion shook the battlefield.

Hours later, at Genova Academy, preparations were underway for the highly anticipated event. In the training arena, the director stood among her staff, overseeing the arrangements. Workers scurried about, setting up equipment and adjusting fixtures.

The director gestured toward a large display as she spoke.

"We need the defensive shield installed at world-class standards. I won't accept any less."

A teacher frowned.

"The fees for that are... significant. Shouldn't we wait for confirmation from the guests before making such an investment?"

Another teacher chimed in, his voice tinged with doubt.

"By the way, is this really a good idea? Our students aren't high-class fighters. Why invite these big agencies? Won't we just embarrass ourselves?"

The first teacher nodded in agreement.

"I agree, but I don't think this will happen. At worst, the agencies won't even consider the event worthwhile. They'll probably send their rookies. A top beast master would never fight against a city-level student."

The director's expression remained unreadable, but her tone carried an unusual weight.

"That's precisely what I'm hoping for."

The teachers exchanged confused glances.

"What do you mean?" one of them asked.

The director folded her arms, her gaze sweeping across the arena.

"Our goal is to show our growth. From humiliation to progress. From failure to promise. Of course, we have no chance against strong fighters. That's the point. Because this is so ridiculous, these agencies won't take it seriously. They'll send weaker representatives, thinking we're beneath them. And that..." She smiled faintly. "...is when our students will

shine."

A murmur rippled through the staff, some nodding in tentative agreement, while others still seemed unsure. A teacher finally broke the silence, her voice tinged with skepticism. "Director, is the plan to have our students fight rookies just to make the academy look good?"

she asked.

The director's expression remained calm as she turned toward the teacher. "Exactly," she admitted without hesitation. "And it's the perfect opportunity for us."

The teacher raised an eyebrow.

"How is that perfect?"

The director's gaze swept across the room, her voice steady as she elaborated.

"If we compete against weaker representatives, our students will have a chance to shine. This will highlight our progress, resilience, and potential. And it will put these agencies under pressure. They underestimated us and lost, isn't that perfect?"

She folded her arms, her voice firm.

"And if, by chance, the agencies send their stronger representatives, there's an added benefit.

This event will draw attention. Imagine the headlines: 'The Academy Where the Pharaoh Paid a Visit.' That alone will elevate our reputation. Either way, we win."

Her conviction left a marked silence as the staff absorbed her words, some still uncertain, but others visibly swayed by her vision. The teachers exchanged uncomfortable glances before

one of them hesitantly spoke.

"Should we... should we mention this in front of Rowan?"

Another teacher shook his head.

"He's too sentimental. It's better not to involve him."

The director's gaze sharpened.

"It doesn't matter. Rowan won't interfere. Everyone wins in this matter."

The preparations continued, the weight of the upcoming event pressing heavily on everyone

involved.

Meanwhile, far from the bustling halls of Genova Academy, the plain was in absolute ruins.

Lightning danced through the sky, flames licked at the ground, and waves of energy rippled through the air as Eratz and Victoria clashed with explosive force.

Eratz charged forward in his beastification form. Raijinara circled above, sending bolts of lightning crashing down in jagged arcs, while Cinderblaze roared below, its fiery aura spreading in waves that turned the ground to molten rock.

Eratz's movements were swift and relentless as he unleashed a storm of creative and

unpredictable attacks.

Victoria moved with grace, her aura shimmering like an unbreakable shield. Her expression was calm but focused, impressed by Eratz's relentless creativity.

With a flick of her wrist, she summoned a shimmering barrier of energy that absorbed Raijinara's lightning, scattering it into a dazzling array of sparks that lit up the battlefield like fireworks. She couldn't help but smile.

'You're full of surprises, Eratz,' she thought, her gaze filling with admiration.

She twirled elegantly, conjuring swirling waves of water that doused Cinderblaze's fire before hurling sharp icicles toward Eratz, forcing him to dodge mid-air.

Eratz leaped high, flames trailing his feet, and sent a massive fireball hurtling toward her. His

mind raced as he pushed himself further, thinking.

'I have to break through her defense somehow.' Victoria countered with a dazzling sphere of light, her movements fluid and controlled.

The two attacks collided in a blinding explosion that shook the ground, sending waves of

energy rippling through the battlefield.

When the smoke cleared, she was already in motion, conjuring glowing vines from the smoke,

ensnaring Eratz's legs. He incinerated them instantly upon contact but was met with a powerful gust of wind that sent him flying back.

Their battle took to the skies as Raijinara unleashed a barrage of lightning bolts, creating a

stormy dome around Victoria.

She responded by summoning a massive shimmering dragon of pure light, which soared through the lightning unharmed and crashed into Raijinara, dispersing the energy.

Eratz used the cover to close in, appearing right behind her in a flash. Victoria's eyes gleamed

as she spun and summoned a fiery flying beast from her hands, clashing directly with Cinderblaze as they both erupted in an explosion of heat and flame.

Eratz pushed through the blast, aiming a direct punch at Victoria, but she weaved gracefully

out of reach, leaving behind glowing feathers that exploded in his path.

On the ground, Eratz charged again, combining Raijinara and Cinderblaze's powers into a massive beam of energy that carved through the battlefield.

Victoria raised her arms, summoning a giant wall of crystal that reflected the beam at him,

forcing him to leap aside.

The ground shattered beneath him as she struck with a series of quick, precise magical blasts,

each one pushing him further back.

Eratz gritted his teeth, his energy surging as he launched a crackling lightning attack that

zigzagged unpredictably in several directions.

Victoria's glowing eyes tracked the wild arcs, but before she could act, Eratz appeared behind

her through one of them. Forced to react instantly, she raised her arm, parrying his strike

directly. The clash sent a shockwave rippling through the air.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Victoria wasted no time. Using the momentum of the block, she spun gracefully, her movements flowing like a dance. As she turned, she thought.

"This boy's resilience is remarkable. But let's see how he handles this.'

Radiant energy gathered in her hands, glowing brighter with each second. With one smooth

motion, she unleashed a blinding light attack that struck Eratz squarely.

"You're not giving up, are you?" she murmured as the force sent him hurtling downwards.

The force of the impact sent him hurtling downward, breaking through layers of earth as a deafening explosion tore through the battlefield.

Dust and debris filled the air, and when it settled, Eratz had disappeared, buried under the

rocks.

Victoria descended gracefully, her glowing aura dimming as she approached the crevice.

Despite the bruises on her face and the torn sleeve of her clothes, she smiled warmly,

examining her reddened arm with delight.

"You're really something, Eratz," she said, holding up her bruised hand like a trophy. "But we're not done yet. Come on, let's go again!"