lovenovelstory Chapter 428 - 429: Establishing a Temporary Contract!
Chapter 428 - 429: Establishing a Temporary Contract!
After leaving Dragon Island.
Aster Grant led Isabella forward, heading toward the area known as the "Demon Domain" in future generations.
After all, the Demon Clan of the future almost entirely gather in the Demon Domain, so the initial infiltration point of the Demonic Qi...
It’s highly likely to be here!
Along the way, he even took a detour, relying on his memory to find the approximate coordinates connecting Azurea and Alternate Space in future generations.
However, there was no sign of any passageway before him.
This means that at this moment, Azurea has not yet intersected with this space.
When passing over the vast skies of Baelgard.
Aster Grant’s gaze was involuntarily drawn to the magnificent, towering Sanctums.
They stood quietly, exuding an ancient aura, as if they had always existed here.
It was the Divine Realm that caused countless bloody storms in later generations.
"Divine Realm... Divine Pattern..."
Aster Grant whispered to himself, his eyes becoming complicated.
He once exhausted his heart and underwent great peril to gather those three Divine Patterns of the Human Race...
But ultimately, they fell into the hands of the Demon God Valley.
Thinking of this weighed heavily on his heart, like a giant stone pressing down on his chest.
But soon, he forcibly suppressed this emotion.
Now that things have happened, finding a solution is what’s most important.
So he didn’t delay further and guided Isabella to continue toward the Demon Domain.
Along the way, he also formally told the young Dragon Maiden his name.
However, the young Isabelle seemed particularly troublesome, especially being free from the sight of the Dragon Emperor and the restraints of Dragon Island.
She completely unleashed her nature, asking endless questions, causing a headache.
"Hey, Aster Grant!"
"Are you sure you’re pointing in the right direction? We’ve been flying for so long! Not even a shadow of the Demon Domain! Are you lost?"
Her tone was extremely impatient, her golden tail restlessly swaying.
Looking at Isabelle’s current demeanor, Aster Grant felt somewhat helpless.
Who could have guessed that this young girl, who would later become a cold and powerful ice queen...
Was once like this as a child.
He could only shake his head and answer in the most confident voice he could muster:
"It’s just ahead, trust me."
Hearing this, Isabella reluctantly glanced at him suspiciously, temporarily letting it go.
Then, the two continued toward the Demon Domain.
...
After advancing approximately a hundred miles.
Just as they were about to delve into a barren plain, a sudden change occurred!
Above the plain ahead, the space warped intensely.
A burst of pure Demonic Qi suddenly seeped out from a rift in The Void, rapidly condensing!
In the blink of an eye, a fearsome Demon Beast took form!
It had ragged flesh wings on its back, curved dark red horns protruding from its head.
Its entire body was covered in scales that seemed to be made of congealed lava and foul blood.
The aura it emitted had clearly reached Monarch Tier Nine!
"Hahaha! Success! I’m the first! I’m the first to successfully descend to this world!"
The demon roared ecstatically, filled with joy:
"What abundant Life Aura! A wonderful world! The Demon God will surely greatly reward me!"
It took a deep breath of the world’s air, a blissful yet cruel smile appearing on its face, but quickly turned dissatisfied:
"Such a shame... it lacks a bit of the taste of home!"
"But no worries..."
"Pretty soon... this place will fall under the iron hooves of my clan!"
The instant this aura appeared, Aster Grant and Isabella immediately sensed it.
"That... is that the Demon Clan?!"
Isabella abruptly stopped, her small face tensed.
Her gaze was fixed tightly on the ugly and terrifying creature below, subconsciously stepping closer to Aster Grant.
This was her first time seeing the Demon Clan with her own eyes, and the visual and perceptual impact was immense.
Aster Grant’s eyes narrowed, shocked inside.
To think a Monarch Level Demon Clan has already successfully arrived!
This means the penetration of Demon Abyss is happening faster and more severely than he expected!
Time must be seized!
The further on, the difficulty to stop the invasion of Demon Abyss will grow geometrically!
But beside him, the young Dragon Maiden, after the initial tension, seemed to have her attention drift a bit.
She wrinkled her small nose, disdainfully muttering under her breath:
"That’s the Demon Clan? It’s... way too ugly, isn’t it?"
Aster Grant heard this and couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.
This girl’s focus really is... peculiar.
Actually criticizing their appearance rather than their Monarch-level strength.
But the good thing is, this level of enemy poses no threat to him.
It’s just that...
His gaze swept past Sally and the empty space beside.
A problem was staring him in the face.
The little cat girl Sally was more skilled in support and control, and not a main combat type.
And his main Battle Familiars Lazuli and Vera were not even in this era!
Though he himself is a Totem-level Soul Body, over ninety percent of a Beast Tamer’s power resides in contracted tamed beasts.
Facing a demon head-on while in a soul body status is extremely risky.
Thinking this, he couldn’t help but focus on Isabella.
Isabella immediately sensed Aster Grant’s suspicious gaze, instantly alert, crossing her arms defensively and stepping back slightly:
"Hey! Why are you looking at me like that?!"
Aster Grant was instantly amused, her reaction was truly sharp...
He quickly composed himself, speaking as sincerely as possible to persuade her:
"Don’t misunderstand. I’m just thinking, our Human Race’s battle style is rather unique!"
"We need to sign something called a contract with partners to unleash the strongest power by fighting side by side."
"Contract?"
Isabella was indeed drawn by this novel term.
"What is that?"
Seeing initial success, Aster Grant continued to persuade:
"It’s a type of partnership! I can provide you with all kinds of assistance, making you even more powerful than you are now!"
"How about it, do you want to try it out? If we join forces, that ugly beast down there doesn’t stand a chance!"
"Can it make me powerful?"
Hearing she could enhance her strength, Isabella’s eyes sparkled, her innate Dragon Clan desire for power ignited.
Being able to easily defeat that fierce-looking ugly creature sounded quite tempting!
"Of course!"
"How about we sign a temporary contract, break it after the battle, okay?"
"With your father around, would I dare to harm you?"
Isabella tilted her head, giving it some thought and finding the reasoning sound and irrefutable!
With her father present, it’s not like he would dare!
Besides, experiencing what it’s like to be a Beastbond sounds quite fun!
"Then... well, okay! What do we do?"
"Relax your mind, don’t resist me."
Aster Grant rejoiced inwardly, keeping a calm exterior.
He separated a strand of gentle yet resolute soul power, slowly reaching towards the center of Isabella’s brow, while forming a temporary Contract Array.
Isabella nervously closed her eyes, her long lashes trembling slightly, yet still trying to cooperate.
"Buzz—!"
A faint connection was instantly established between the two!
Temporary Contract, established!
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