Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties - Chapter 204

Chapter 204: A New Power Awakens

Lucius, Bryson, and the group of Red Dragon Order elders had arrived at the Volcaria Estate.

Ragnar and Savra were already waiting at the entrance and the moment Ragnar saw Bryson, he began to smirk. “Welcome Bryson. To think we meet again after I kicked your ass last time.”

Byrson frowned and then smirked as he replied back. “Don’t get too comfortable, Ragnar. I’ll return the favor soon enough.”

The tension between the two could clearly be sensed. But before things could escalate further, Lucius stepped between them to calm them down.

Lucius raised his hand and smiled. “Gentlemen. Let’s calm down, shall we? We’re here to discuss something far more important than old grudges.”

Ragnar chuckled as he stepped back slightly. “Fair enough, but don’t think I’ve forgotten about it.”

Bryson huffed as he followed them deeper to the estate. “Let’s just get this over with this unification.”

The elders who heard what their leader had just said were confused. Deon stepped closer to Bryson and asked. “Unification? What is this about?”

Zerath frowned deeply. “We weren’t told anything about unification.”

Lucius smirked as he amusedly glanced back at the elders. “Don’t worry. You’ll understand everything soon enough. For now, just come inside.”

The elders hesitated briefly as they exchanged uncertain glances. But with Bryson stepping forward, they had no choice but to follow.

The group entered the Volcaria estate, the grand hall awaiting them. The unification meeting was about to change the future of both Volcaria and the Red Dragon Order forever.

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The grand hall of the Volcaria estate was filled with tension as the two groups faced each other.

On the left side sat Bryson and the elders of the Red Dragon Order. They were quite cautious.

On the right were Ragnar, Savra, and the prominent members of the Volcaria family.

Lucius sat in the center. He smirked, as his job was to be the middleman that would calm the situation and also the one who planned ahead.

Lucius immediately broke the silence. “Let’s begin. This meeting is about the unification of the Red Dragon Order and the Volcaria family—into a new royal family for the Volcaria Empire.”

He paused, letting his words settle in before adding, “Does anyone wish to speak first?”

Ragnar leaned forward slightly as he fixed his gaze on Lucius. “Let me talk first.”

Lucius nodded as he gestured for him to continue.

Ragnar turned to Lucius and asked. “Lucius, didn’t you say the Red Dragon Order would only assist us? Why are you now proposing a fusion?”

All eyes turned to Lucius. The members of both sides exchanged glances.

Lucius chuckled as he turned toward Ragnar. “Patriarch Ragnar, you don’t know it, but I do.”

He leaned forward slightly and smirked. “The moment I saw their main base, I knew we couldn’t just let this be a simple alliance.”

He gestured toward the Red Dragon Order. “If we want to create a truly powerful empire, one that can rival or even surpass the Empire itself, we must fuse.”

Bryson leaned forward and narrowed his eyes as he spoke. “Then why is it being called the Volcaria Empire and the Volcaria Royal Family?”

Bryson tapped the table. “Why not something else? Something that represents both of us, like the Red Dragon Empire, or perhaps Draconia or the Drakon Royal Family?”

The elders of the Red Dragon Order nodded in afreement as they waited for Lucius. Even Ragnar and Savra exchanged brief glances.

Lucius smirked as he leaned forward. “Leader Bryson, consider this: both Volcaria and the Red Dragon Order have their bases and estates located in volcanoes.”

He gestured toward the volcano around. “Our identity, our strength—it all stems from the power of these volcanic lands.”

He paused briefly, letting his words sink in before continuing. “The name Volcaria represents not just our family but the essence of what we stand for. It’s a name that unites, not divides.”

Bryson frowned slightly as he processed Lucius’ explanation. “And the name for the empire itself. What if that, at least, reflected both of us more equally?”

Lucius tilted his head slightly and smiled. “That’s fair. If it makes things more agreeable, we can adjust the name. How about… the Volcanic Dragon Empire?”

Bryson leaned back slightly as he considered the suggestion. “Volcanic Dragon Empire… it has a certain strength to it.”

Lucius nodded. “Exactly. A name that combines the essence of both Volcaria and the Red Dragon Order. It’s a symbol of what we can achieve together.”

Bryson sighed as he leaned back in his chair. “It’s… acceptable.”

Lucius smirked faintly. “Good, then the names are settled, right?”

Bryson and Ragnar exchanged glances before nodding in unison. “Yes.”

Satisfied, Lucius leaned forward slightly as he glanced at Bryson. “Now, let’s discuss the matter I promised—the Emperor-level talent.”

Bryson smirked as he nodded. “Yes, it is. So who has attained the Emperor-level talent, as I wanted to check the truth first?”

Before Lucius could respond, Ragnar and Savra exchanged knowing smirks. Savra crossed her arms as she said, “Of course, it’s us.”

Bryson was surprised when he gestured toward both of them. “What?! You two?”

Ragnar chuckled, leaning back slightly. “What’s the matter, Bryson? Jealous?”

Bryson clenched his fists as he growled. “Damn it!”

Bryson immediately reached into his spatial ring and took out an ancient orb.

He gestured toward the orb and explained. “This ancient orb can reveal the truth about Emperor-level talents. Touch it, and it will show us the type of Emperor-level talent you’ve attained.”

Ragnar smirked as he extended his hand toward the ancient orb. “Sure, let’s see what it says.”

Savra chuckled as she leaned back in her chair. “Go on. Prove it to them, Ragnar.”

Ragnar smirked as he reached for the ancient orb with his hand. All eyes were fixed on the orb.

Without hesitation, he placed his hand on the orb. The artifact pulsed brightly for a moment before its glow became black, just like the color of the Emperor-level talent stone.

But unlike the talent stone, the orb showed some floating words above it that formed the name of Ragnar’s talent.

The people were surprised when they saw the name of Ragnar’s new Emperor-level talent.