Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: The Volcanic Dragon Pill

Lucius reached into his Eternal Vault. He disguised it by accessing a spatial ring and retrieved a clear vial containing several pills and put it down on the table.

Bryson glanced at the vial as he leaned forward slightly. The clear glass revealed the contents inside as several white pills were put inside it.

He was curious as he gestured toward the vial. “So, are these the pills that will give me an Emperor-level talent like Ragnar and Savra?”

Lucius nodded as he smirked. “Yes. Although, to be clear, it’s not the Red Dragon Emperor Talent you’ve been chasing, but it’s an emperor talent.”

To Lucius, surprised, Bryson leaned back and laughed hard. “Don’t worry about that. As long as it’s an Emperor-level talent, I can compromise.”

Lucius chuckled as he pushed the vial toward Bryson. “I’m glad to hear that. But before you get too excited, let me explain what these pills are and how they work.”

Bryson nodded as he leaned forward, holding up the vial, before turning back at Lucius. “Go ahead.”

Lucius gestured toward the vial and explained. “These are the Volcanic Dragon Emperor Talent Pills. To use them, the individual must meet specific criteria.”

He glanced briefly at Ragnar and Savra. “First, the person must have a deep connection with volcanoes and dragons.”

He gestured toward them. “Like Ragnar and Savra, who’ve spent most of their lives in volcanic environments and their beasts, which were Lava Drakes quite connected to Volcanic Dragon.”

Byson nodded as he understood it. “I see, but don’t you worry about that. I’ve lived in volcanic regions all my life, and my beast, the Infernal Scaled Wyrm, is quite connected to volcanic dragons, too. That shouldn’t be a problem.”

Lucius nodded. “Good, the second condition is equally important. These pills can only be used by 7-Star tamers.”

Lucius gestured toward the 6-Star elders. “They won’t work for 6-Star tamers, and they’ll outright reject anyone above 7-Star. Even 8-Star tamers can’t use them.”

Bryson chuckled as he leaned back in his chair. “Fortunately for me, I’m still 7-Star. It looks like I’m the perfect candidate.”

The elders frowned slightly at Lucius’s pointed comment but exchanged only brief, uneasy glances and didn’t speak a single word.

Ragnar leaned forward and turned to Lucius. “Wait, only 7-Star tamers? But Daxton was 6-Star, and he managed to use it. How’s that possible?”

Lucius smirked as he turned to Ragnar. “Because what Daxton used was a King Talent Pill—not an Emperor-level one. There’s a significant difference.”

Ragnar leaned back as he nodded in understanding. “I see. That makes sense.”

Bryson leaned forward again as he glanced at the vial in interest. “So, can I use it now?”

Lucius chuckled as he turned to Bryson. “Of course not. What I just explained was only the criteria for eligibility. Using the pill is an entirely different matter.”

Ragnar and Savra exchanged brief smirks. They had firsthand experience of what Lucius meant, and the memory of the painful process was still fresh in their minds.

Lucius reached into his spatial ring and pulled out a bucket, placing it on the table. He uncorked the vial containing the pills and retrieved a single pill, dropping it into the bucket.

Byrson frowned as he watched Lucius’ actions in confusion. “What is this? Why are you putting the pill in a bucket?”

Lucius smirked as he gestured toward the bucket. “This is the proper method to use the pill.”

He paused briefly before continuing. “If you simply swallow the pill as it is, the chances of success are awfully low. 10% success and 90% failure. I should also warn you that the consequences of failure are… harsh.”

Bryson frowned as he heard what Lucius just said. “What kind of consequences?”

Lucius smirked and let his hand swipe across his neck. “Failure could mean the destruction of your cultivation base—or worse, death.”

Lucius’ warning immediately made Bryson frown, but he nodded slowly as he understood it. “What do I need to do then?”

Lucius gestured toward Bryson’s hand and smirked. “Cut it off and feed the pill with your flesh and blood until it turns black.”

Lucius then gestured toward Bryson. “Only then will it be ready for use—and only you will be able to use it.”

The Red Dragon elders stared at Lucius in disbelief. They couldn’t think that the method was that extreme.

Deon glared at Lucius and growled. “What the hell are you saying? You want Leader Bryson to cut off his hand?!”

Zerath frowned deeply. “Are you serious? That’s insane!”

Lucius laughed with amusement as he turned to face the shocked elders. “What’s the matter? Are you too scared to do it? Let me remind you—this isn’t unprecedented.”

He gestured toward Ragnar and Savra. “Even Ragnar and Savra went through the same process. They severed their own hands to use the pills. And here they are—alive, well, and stronger than ever.”

The elders exchanged uneasy glances. Bryson narrowed his eyes as he turned toward Ragnar. “Is that true?”

Ragnar smirked faintly, leaning back in his chair. “Of course it’s true. It was painful, sure. But worth every drop of blood.”

Savra chuckled softly as she added. “And don’t you Red Dragon Order people have potions that can heal severed hands? Surely that’s not an issue for a group as powerful as yours.”

Lucius nodded as he gestured toward the elders. “Exactly. It’s a small price to pay for the power of an emperor. Or are you telling me you’re not willing to make that sacrifice for greatness?”

Bryson hesitated as he stared at the bucket. He was a bit surprised by the extreme method.

Ragnar laughed as he mocked Bryson. “What’s the matter, Bryson? You want the power of an Emperor, but you’re too scared to cut off your own hand?”

Bryson frowned after hearing it. He turned to Ragnar and narrowed his eyes in anger. “What did you just say?”

Ragnar smirked, leaning back in his chair as he crossed his arms. “You heard me. You’re all talk. You want to eat the pill, but you’re too scared to pay the price. Typical.”

The words struck a nerve as he shouted in anger. “Fine. I’ll do it! I’ll show you how it’s done.”