Absolute Beast Dominion

Betrothed... Leo thought for a while.

Oh well, she is already more than 2 centuries old; it might actually be weird if plans for her marriage hadn't already been made.

After that, Aeila continued.

'A-actually, Sister Lyswenna and Sister Naelith are also betrothed to Prince Valandor...'

Both Leo and Lily were left speechless.

'This is also the reason she thinks that even if the prince didn't like her much and must have thrown her away, it shouldn't be the case for the other two... They seemed to be deeply attached.'

Hearing that, Lily's anger flared.

'Such a useless man! How could one be so pathetic!'

But Leo was actually thinking of another possibility.

Somehow, it looks like this person named Valandor was schemed against... Leo thought that way because, from whichever angle he looked at it, if women like Sylrael, Naelith, and Lyswenna were to be with any man, that man would not only gain these strong combatants, but with the exceptional range of skills that made the girls invaluable in any territory, he would actually soar to great heights.

So, no man wouldn't want to have the trio for himself. Especially wives who wouldn't be at each other's throats for the man's attention when they were already well-bonded sisters.

In other words, there was a high chance that, if not Sylrael's tribespeople, then this Valandor guy might come looking for Sylrael in case he spotted her in the competition stream.

Well, we will see when that happens.

But he had to agree with Lily. If the man wanted a harem and already had promised candidates, he should have made sure to protect them. He had failed at the most important task.

While they were discussing things, someone approached the group. Leo also heard Kaelion click his tongue at the sight of the person.

Both Leo and Lily turned to see a girl around their age with purple hair and golden eyes like Katherine's and Kaelion's. She had a beautiful appearance that could rival the girls at the top anytime.

"Brother Leon~!" she greeted Kaelion from a distance, acting coy.

Kaelion once again cross-checked the names on the board before speaking.

"Brother Leon~!" she greeted Kaelion from a distance, acting coy.

Kaelion once again cross-checked the names on the board before speaking.

"Evelyn..."

She immediately dropped her coy act as if she was having a hard time keeping it up.

"Good that you still recognise your little sister. I thought you forgot after going missing for over a decade."

Kaelion's expression remained plain.

"State your business and don't waste my time."

Evelyn clicked her tongue and muttered.

"Still the same..."

She then looked at Leo and the mystical cube he was holding.

"I guess the curse really caught up to you, huh..."

She looked at Leo as if examining him, while Leo stared straight into her eyes with the same plain expression as Kaelion.

"Having one of the strongest talents among us and losing your position to some random person..."

As if already losing interest in Kaelion, she slowly walked up to Leo.

Leo had already checked the board and knew this girl was the 1st-ranked student of Valencrest Royal Academy.

"Hoo~ You look quite good. I wouldn't mind your type as my concubine."

Kaelion immediately held his head as if a strong headache had assaulted him.

"Leo, don't mind this stupid's words. She is just this way." He shot a millisecond-long glance at Lily, and he could tell things didn't look that great.

At that, Evelyn turned towards Kaelion with a cold expression.

"Brother Leon, even if I am addressing you as brother, you aren't a part of the family after you voluntarily left it. Meaning, your status is no more than that of a commoner. Mind your words from next time, or else the repercussions might be great."

Kaelion gave Evelyn a sharp look. Leo could have sworn he saw his dull golden eyes take on a slight glow. Even Evelyn's body flinched inwardly, but she managed to hold it in and didn't show it.

"Ahh, that's right. I guess I need to be thankful that you reminded me of the thing that is most memorable to me," Kaelion said in the same cold voice.

At that, Leo took over.

"Lady Evelyn, I don't know what has happened between you and Leon, but what I do know is that the words you spoke to me just now were not at all pleasant to hear. It hurts my pride as a man, and for that, I would like an apology."

Evelyn frowned.

"You have quite the attitude."

Then her frown turned into a smile as her lips curved upwards.

"And you know what? I like exactly your type, especially when I crush the fake pride that you are showing right now."

But then, the person Kaelion was hoping wouldn't step up... stepped up.

"I have to say it. You radiate the attitude of a slutty bitch that I loathe in any girl."

Lily's first words had already struck the nail that punctured Evelyn's inflated pride.

Evelyn's golden eyes locked with Lily's pink eyes in an instant.

"My, my, if it isn't the strawberry pop of Aurelius Beast Academy." Evelyn's eyes sharpened.

"Take your words back. A coward like you doesn't have the right to say such things."

Lily's eyes were similarly fierce.

"How about you first take your words back that you said to Leo? Then I might think about it."

"And who is he to you?" She placed her hands over her lips.

"Don't tell me you have a crush on him?" she giggled.

"Crush? What crush? He is my man. And your words indirectly challenge me, so you better do what I said before I make the decision to pull all that hair off after the competition begins," Lily replied with the same expression.

Evelyn was momentarily taken aback. This information wasn't provided to them.

Leo immediately realised that Brant and the other professor must have controlled the information about their relationship.

But Evelyn chose to ignore most of the words and responded only to the threats.

"Pull my hair? Does a coward like you even have the guts to do it?" Evelyn asked with that same arrogant expression.

But Lily frowned in slight confusion.

"And on what basis are you even calling me a coward?" she asked.

Evelyn scoffed.

"Do you really think I am incapable of knowing that you chose to surrender against a match with Leon and this man? If not a coward, then what? Only choosing battles that you can win. A prime coward."

"Pfft—Hahahaha!"

Lily immediately began laughing with her head held high, which made Evelyn go quiet. Even Kaelion pursed his lips at what his sister had gotten herself into.

Well, I guess some hard lessons are necessary... Kaelion thought.

As Lily's laughter calmed down, her pink eyes started to glow dangerously as she looked straight at Evelyn. And even if Evelyn didn't want to admit it, a shiver crept up her spine; she felt like Lily was directly peering into her soul.