Chapter 230: This marriage must be consummated.

And then, Tyrant let out a loud roar. A monstrous, terrifying pressure exploded outward from his frame! The walls of the Beast Pavilion shook from the loud sound.

"Take it easy Tyrant, you do not want to bring the walls down!" Zyra gasped, coughing in the dust. "I will charge you extra for the damage."

Tyrant snapped his golden wings and shot into the air like a cannonball. He zapped through the air, moving fast, then too fast. Within seconds, his body blurred so rapidly he almost seemed to completely vanish into thin air!

He abruptly landed back on the ground, creating a crater beneath his massive paws. Golden lightning crawled lazily across his dark scales as he let out one final, triumphant roar that shook the very ground under their feet.

[Ding! Evolution complete! The beast has gained Titan Strength, an Armored Body, and a Lightning Attribute.]

Hunter’s eyes were as wide as saucers. "Okay, that was awesome."

Driven by excitement, Hunter stepped forward to greet his half life beast. Tyrant lowered his huge, terrifying head so Hunter could reach up and pat him. A tiny stray bolt of lightning shot off Tyrant’s scales and shocked Hunter’s hand.

"Ouch!" Hunter flinched, pulling his hand back and shaking it vigorously. "Hey! Watch the lightning, buddy!"

Tyrant let out a low rumble that sounded dangerously like a chuckle.

Zyra giggled at the two of them, then looked at the system panel. "Hey, Hunter_ do you want to fuse with him now?"

Right on cue, a shimmering, fragrant medicinal pill materialized in mid-air right in front of Zyra.

[Ding! Fusion Pill generated. Give this to Hunter if he wishes to fuse his soul and that of the beast.]

"Is that even a question?" Hunter didn’t hesitate for a single second. He couldn’t believe that she could make that happen too. His wife was the gift that kept on giving. He snatched the pill from the air, he grabbed it from her hand and tossed it straight into his mouth, swallowing it whole.

A second later, Hunter’s face flushed bright red. He dropped to one knee, crouching low on the ground and clutching the side of his cheek with a quiet groan.

"Hunter! Are you okay? Hang in there." Zyra panicked, rushing over and squatting right beside him. She worriedly patted his back.

Suddenly, Hunter took a deep breath. He lowered his hand and slowly opened his eyes.

Zyra stopped talking instantly. Dark tiger marks had appeared clearly on some parts of his face. His eyes flickered with the exact same golden lightning as Tyrant’s.

Zyra let out a breath she didn’t realize she was holding, a big smile spreading across her face. "It worked. Fusion is complete!"

Hunter looked down at his hands, watching tiny sparks of electricity dance across his knuckles. He could feel Tyrant’s raw, overwhelming titan power surging through every single vein in his body.

He looked up at Zyra, a confident grin breaking across his face. Reaching out, he tightly squeezed her hand.

"I feel like I could punch a mountain in half," Hunter laughed softly, his voice trembling slightly with pure joy. "We actually did it, Zyra. We really did it."

A crisp, golden notification screen flashed brightly in front of Zyra’s eyes, accompanied by a ridiculously loud chime.

[Ding! System Notification: For assisting in the beast evolution process, the host has been awarded the following rewards: 2 Hours of Free Unlimited Shopping from the Beast Shop, 10,000 Resonance Points, 5 High level Beast Eggs.]

Zyra’s eyes practically turned into giant currency signs. She threw a cheerful fist into the air, pumping it wildly. "Yes! Jackpot! Hunter, cancel your plans for the next two hours, it’s shopping time!"

Hunter, still feeling the thrilling surge of lightning power thrumming under his skin, chuckled at her sudden change in tone. He wiped his hands, nodded with a warm smile, and stepped up beside her.

"Like I had any," Hunter said, leaning in with a playful smirk. "I am here for whatever you need."

******

Lita was tired of being called the rejected bride, so that night, she decided to do something about it. She slipped into Elliot’s bedchamber, once inside, she pulled out a tiny glass vial. Inside was wasp nectar, a notorious aphrodisiac rumored to turn even a cold, disciplined man into a wild beast. It was said that once a man drank it, he wouldn’t care who was in front of him, he would just crave the nearest female.

Lita’s hands shook a little. "Just a few drops," she whispered to herself. But then she thought of the servants snickering behind her back. Screw it. She tipped the vial and poured way too many drops into the water jug. The water bubbled softly, turned a faint yellow color, and then went clear again. Perfect.

A moment later, the door creaked open. Elliot walked in. He didn’t notice her immediately, at least, not until he started ripping off his shirt. Her froze and sneered. As usual, he treated her like a piece of invisible furniture. He didn’t even acknowledge her as he headed straight for the bathroom to shower. His plans were to change and disappear for the night.

Lita took her chance. She darted to the door, turned the heavy iron key, and shoved it under the pillow.

When Elliot finally stepped out of the bathroom, a towel loosely wrapped around his waist, he was softly whistling a tune. He walked toward his wardrobe, completely ignoring her presence.

Lita squeezed her eyes shut, swallowed all her pride, and unfastened her robes. They fell to the floor. Standing there completely bare, her face burning hotter than a furnace, she puffed out her chest.

"Elliot! Tonight, we consummate our marriage!" she demanded, trying to sound fierce.

Elliot stopped. He turned around, scoffed, and let out a dry laugh. His eyes rolled over her body from head to toe. But there was zero desire in his gaze. In fact, he looked like he had just swallowed a sour plum.

"In your dreams," Elliot said coldly. "That will never happen."

Lita felt a wave of pure embarrassment hit her, but anger quickly took over. "Your mother ordered it! She said I need to give the family an heir! Don’t you know that having a child will increase your chances of being the family head? This marriage must be consummated tonight."