Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties - Chapter 397

Chapter 397: Tides of War
Fiona floated in midair.

Her voice projected across thousands of active streams.

“And here we go, Luxoria Castle fans…”

“Inferon’s flame has passed. Now it’s time for the tide to rise.”

She pointed toward the massive armored Sovereign.

“Brutaurus. The Abyss-Horned Juggernaut.”

Behind her, Brutaurus shifted his massive weight.

It snorted as if sensing the attention, water mist bursting from his gill vents.

“You’ve read the stats. You’ve seen the test footage.”

“Now let’s see who’s got the strength—and the cores—to earn him.”

The screen lit up again:

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Opening Bid: 50 SS-Rank Beast Cores

Current Beast: Brutaurus – The Abyss-Horned Juggernaut

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@RANKSSGO: Let’s see who dares to fight this time

@COREMOUNTAIN: This one’s a tank, not a trophy

@THISMYFAVORITE: I’ve waited for this guy since the preview

@TIDEDUEL: May the strongest stand still longest

—

“Bidding opens… now!” Fiona called.

The first bids came in within seconds.

52 SS-Rank Cores

54

58

Fiona chuckled.

“No slow start, huh?”

“Must be some real colossus-wannabes out there.”

Then it started escalating.

60

63

67

70 SS-Rank Cores

Fiona raised an eyebrow.

“Alright, now it’s real.”

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@70ALREADY?!: This gonna pass Inferon’s price?

@TANKLOVERSUNITE: He’s worth more. Guaranteed.

@MAXDEFENSE: You don’t bid for Brutaurus to show off. You bid to never lose again.

@RESPECTTHETIDE: Abyss Juggernaut = zero retreat

—

72 SS-Rank Cores

75

79

Fiona leaned forward, smirking.

“We’re nearing the deep waters now.”

“80 cores. Just like that. No pause.”

82 SS-Rank Cores

86

89

She looked into the drone camera directly.

“They aren’t just bidding for power. They’re bidding for legacy.”

Then came a spike.

94 SS-Rank Cores

The board flashed red for a second—bid confirmed.

Fiona blinked.

“Ninety-four?” she echoed.

“Someone’s done warming up.”

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@WHOEVERTHATIS: Just wrecked everyone else lol

@COREBURNER: That man has DEEP pockets

@95ORGOHOME: Who’s pushing it to triple digits?!

@STAYONTHELINE: Next bid’s gonna set records

—

Then it happened.

100 SS-Rank Cores

The auction platform chimed loud and clear.

The number hovered.

Fiona exhaled as it displayed behind her.

“…One hundred.”

She floated down slightly.

“Ladies and gentlemen…”

“We’ve hit the peak.”

“Triple digits. For a beast that does not obey—only respects.”

Then—everything froze.

Not literally. But the chat paused, the bid screen held at 100.

And then it happened.

A chat message scrolled into view.

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@StoneholdWarden: I will take this one. For mine alone.

—

Fiona blinked.

“…Who?”

The bid board didn’t wait.

130 SS-Rank Cores – Confirmed

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@WHO?!: 130???

@IS-THIS-REAL: Who the hell is Stonehold_Warden?!

@ABSOLUTEMADMAN: That’s not a bid. That’s a declaration.

@CALLTHEVAULT: He just WIPED the floor with everyone

@BIGGESTBIDYET: Did he just one-shot the entire auction?!

—

Fiona turned her head slowly to face the camera, jaw slack for a moment.

Then she let out a single, breathless laugh.

“…That’s it. We found our monster.”

She tilted her visor slightly, confirming the bid screen.

“130 SS-Rank Cores. Locked in.”

Fiona floated backward a few feet to give a full view of Brutaurus’s cage behind her.

She raised her hand dramatically.

“Do we have any challengers?”

“Anyone else daring enough to drop more?”

Silence.

No new bid notifications. No jumps.

“Come on, guys.”

Her voice teased, testing the final few seconds.

“Is that it?”

Still nothing.

Fiona leaned toward her drone with a smirk.

“Alright then.”

She turned toward the screen.

—

Final Bid Confirmed.

Winner: @StoneholdWarden

Final Offer: 130 SS-Rank Cores

Beast Acquired: Brutaurus – The Abyss-Horned Juggernaut

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@UNDEFEATEDBID: There it is

@130COREKING: Stonehold_Warden claimed the throne

@JUGGERNAUTFORJUGGERNAUT: Perfect match.

@SILENCEWON: No one dared to answer back

@INSTANTRESPECT: Not a single challenger after that drop

—

Fiona smiled and extended one arm dramatically toward the Beast’s domain.

“Brutaurus has chosen his new master.”

She glanced back toward the camera.

“Congratulations, @StoneholdWarden.”

“You now own the Juggernaut.”

Fiona floated to the center of the platform once more.

“Now then…”

She tapped the screen beside her and opened the final results window.

“@AshenVanguard and @StoneholdWarden…”

“You two have won.”

The glowing names hovered beside their respective Sovereign beast images.

“Do you want your beasts delivered to your estate or… ?”

She paused.

“Wait a second.”

She turned toward the edge of the stage where Liline stood.

“Liline, can we actually deliver beasts of this tier?”

“That’s allowed, right?”

Liline gave a small, composed nod.

“Yes, Miss Fiona. Lord L has already approved long-distance delivery.”

Fiona smiled and faced the camera again.

“Well then!”

“You heard her.”

“We can ship these beasts straight to your front door.”

She tapped once more on the screen, sending a notification to the two winning accounts.

“@AshenVanguard, @StoneholdWarden.”

“Please confirm your delivery address and—”

Before she could finish, a bold notification popped up:

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[AshenVanguard]:

“No need. I’m nearly there. Landing in 7 minutes.”

[Stonehold_Warden]:

“Same. Already in Luxoria Zone. At the gate.”

—

Fiona blinked.

“… You’re both… What”?

She laughed and shook her head.

“So you weren’t just rich.”

“You were literally on your way here this entire time?”

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@THEYREHERE: Bro they’re PULLING UP

@VIPENTRANCEINCOMING: These two about to walk in like final bosses

@DELIVERYDENIED: Who needs shipping when you ride in yourself?

@LEGENDENTRANCE: Real kings pick up their beasts in person

—

Fiona straightened her posture midair.

She floated slightly above the center of the auction platform.

She turned toward the glowing platform interface.

“Liline.”

“Create a direct hallway from the front gate straight to the auction chamber.”

“Let them walk in like they own the place.”

Liline nodded with a graceful bow.

“Understood, Miss Fiona.”

In the next instant, she easily created a wide hallway with only her hand.

It stretched outward through the castle like a living corridor.

The crowd in the app chat went wild after seeing it.

Fiona turned to the camera again, one hand on her hip.

“Well then…”

Her smirk returned.

“Let’s welcome our new Sovereign masters in person, shall we?”

Behind her, the cages pulsed with heat and pressure.

Inferon and Brutaurus waiting… just like everyone else.