Chapter 104: A Star-Grade Contract and a New Tyrant Woman

A Star-Grade Contract and a New Tyrant Woman

A university president coming in person to negotiate with a student?

That was unprecedented.

It was clear.

Bellemont Martial University was serious.

But Evelyn’s brow furrowed.

Ranked 12th nationally...

With Leon’s performance, he could aim higher.

This wasn’t the best deal.

Still, Rias had come personally.

That meant there had to be something more.

"You have to understand—"

Rias leaned forward slightly.

Her red eyes locked on Leon.

"—if you choose us, I will personally support your cultivation. Rare resources will be prioritized for you."

Leon listened carefully.

Rias continued.

"Guidance from experts? We have plenty."

Her voice carried confidence.

"Bellemont Martial University may be ranked 12th right now—but our foundations run deep. We were once the National University of the Great Dawn Dynasty. We only split into several schools due to historical circumstances."

Leon raised his eyebrows.

Rias continued.

"This year, we’ve secured a ’Star Source Blessed Land’—comparable to the one at Supreme Heaven University. When the rankings are recalculated, we will definitely break into the top ten!"

Leon’s eyes widened slightly.

A Star Source Blessed Land?

That was a special secret realm filled with star energy.

A dedicated training ground for beast-soul masters.

Most universities didn’t have access to such resources.

For someone like Leon, it wasn’t merely a fancy name.

It was a cultivation treasure.

Rias noticed the change in his expression.

She knew she had his attention.

But she didn’t stop.

"After entering university, beast-soul masters can learn special techniques. Our school—once the nation’s first—has an extensive library of cultivation methods. You can choose any technique to study, and we won’t interfere with your path."

"You have cultivation methods?!"

Leon’s pulse quickened.

A beast-soul master’s personal strength was hard to increase through combat alone.

As his beast-girls leveled up, they would share some power.

But training was the only way to truly grow stronger.

And cultivation techniques were rare.

Without a teacher to guide you, cultivation was nearly impossible.

Leon had already experienced how quickly his beast-girls could grow.

Selena’s physical strength was terrifying.

Evelyn’s Toxic Spider abilities were extremely useful.

But he knew something important.

He couldn’t depend on them forever.

If he wanted to stand at the very top of this world, he needed his own strength too.

Bellemont Martial University wasn’t in the top ten.

But it had a Star Source Blessed Land.

It had a library of cultivation methods.

And now its president was personally offering him resources.

That would be invaluable for his future growth.

Leon slowly tapped his finger against the armrest.

This changes things.

He had just angered the Supreme Heaven recruiter.

Supreme Heaven was probably off the table now.

Bellemont was ranked lower.

But he wasn’t from a noble family.

He had no cultivation methods.

No background.

Without those, it would be nearly impossible to become a true powerhouse.

No matter how strong his beast-girls became, a weak master was still a liability.

Joining Bellemont might be the best way to cover his weaknesses.

Some things simply weren’t accessible to commoners like him.

Rias watched his expression carefully.

She could tell he was thinking seriously about her offer.

Then she revealed the final card.

"I came here today—"

Rias’s red lips parted.

Her voice was soft but firm.

"—carrying our highest-level contract."

She paused.

"A Star-Grade Contract."

Leon’s eyes sharpened.

Rias looked directly at him.

"You—Leon—along with Selena and Evelyn—can all enroll at our university. All with the same treatment."

"Hiss!"

Selena’s eyes widened slightly.

Evelyn also looked surprised.

Leon remained silent.

A Star-Grade Contract.

Most universities offered the standard A, B, C, D grade contracts.

But some schools had an extra tier—the Outer Contract—or "Special Enrollment."

It came with a ten million Great Dawn Dollar annual scholarship.

Priority privileges.

Private training rooms.

Independent rest areas.

And much higher status.

It was similar to the "direct disciple" treatment in cultivation novels.

Leon’s face remained blank.

But his heart was racing.

This offer was much better than the previous one.

More importantly, Rias wasn’t asking him to abandon Selena and Evelyn.

She had included all three of them.

Evelyn leaned slightly toward Leon.

"Darling..."

Leon glanced at her.

"What?"

She lowered her voice.

"She’s actually offering all of us the same treatment."

"I noticed."

Selena smiled faintly.

"Dear Leon, at least she understands the most important thing."

Leon looked at her.

"What’s that?"

Selena’s golden eyes softened.

"That we’re a team."

Evelyn nodded.

"Exactly."

Rias heard the exchange.

A small smile appeared on her lips.

She had expected resistance after hearing what happened with Supreme Heaven University.

Instead, Leon’s two beast-girls seemed genuinely surprised by her offer.

Rias felt a strange warmth in her chest.

She didn’t know why.

Perhaps it was because Leon had rejected a top university rather than abandoning the women who stood beside him.

Perhaps it was because he had protected their choices without hesitation.

Or perhaps...

She simply found herself becoming increasingly interested in him.

She had met countless talented young people.

Some were arrogant.

Some were ambitious.

Some were frightened of powerful institutions.

Leon was different.

He had looked a director of Supreme Heaven University directly in the eyes and refused to bend.

Rias’s red eyes lingered on him.

He’s troublesome.

A faint smile touched her lips.

But strangely attractive.

Leon was about to speak when something suddenly echoed inside his mind.

[Ding! New Tyrant Woman detected. Would you like to bind? After binding, Tyranny Value will begin accumulating.]

Leon’s eyes widened.

Oh?

A new Tyrant Woman!

His excitement surged.

He immediately recognized the familiar system voice.

His heartbeat quickened.

Another one?

He glanced toward Rias.

The beautiful university president sat calmly across from him.

Her crimson hair framed her porcelain face.

Her red eyes were fixed on him with quiet interest.

Then another notification appeared.

[Tyrant Woman Location: Great Dawn Dynasty, Bellemont Province, Jade City.]

[Bellemont Martial University President — Rias]

Leon’s heart hammered against his ribs.

The third beast-girl... was her?!

He stared at Rias for a moment.

In the room, a stunning, mature woman sat across from him.

She was powerful.

Beautiful.

Influential.

And apparently another Tyrant Woman recognized by his system.