"However, a battle between younger generation experts is too much trouble." Ancestor Dian Alstreim smiled, "This is a time for feast, and we shall not make it any less than it needs to be, and we also need some entertainment."
Saying so, Ancestor Dian Alstreim cast a look at the marvel.
"How about we have that Dark-Winged Twilight Wolf battle first? Since it’s a King-Tier Low-Level King Beast Stage Magical Beast, our side will send a High-Level Law Sea Stage Expert to match its battle prowess. It will become a rather delightful evening."
Nadia pricked up her fluffy and soft wolf ears. Her eyes gleamed with a golden light, wanting to test her own prowess. However, she didn’t say anything in the end.
"Oh? Ancestor Dian Alstreim wants my magical beast mount to step into battle for... entertainment?" Princess Isabella audaciously asked with a smile that was not a smile on her face.
Her eyes gleamed with a dangerous light.
"Haha, forgive me for my offense, Conferred Queen. I didn’t mean it that way. Most of us here have never glimpsed a King-Tier Magical Beast before, and especially never had the chance to witness its prowess. If Conferred Queen doesn’t like what I said, then just ignore my words." Ancestor Dian Alstreim replied with an amicable smile.
However, inwardly, he was still not sure who this woman was, and he possessed no idea. For all he knew, she could really be someone from the large Territories, just by judging from her unbridled demeanor. Furthermore, to be about to tame a King-Tier Magical Beast, he felt that she should definitely be someone from the large Territories.
Hence, he decided to be accomodating to her.
The crowd didn’t feel that there was anything wrong. If even the Conferred Queen’s Protector was treated equally by the Ancestor, then the Conferred Queen, who is the Young Mistress, should be treated with more respect and hospitality just because of her status.
"Hahahaha!" Princess Isabella’s melodious laughter rang out as she hid her mouth, making the men mesmerized with her voice and figure.
"Fine! My magical beast mount is thirsting for a battle as well. Nevertheless, Nadia is a good girl. She will not eat or kill the opponent without my permission. However, I will not be able to guarantee that if her opponent were to anger her."
"That’s in my knowledge, Conferred Queen. Magical Beasts are aggressive and near impossible to tame after they reach maturity, especially King-Tier Magical Beasts. I will be responsible for the safety of it- Nadia’s opponent." Ancestor Dian Alstreim consoled.
Princess Isabella didn’t bicker anymore and just gave the nod.
Ancestor Dian Alstreim then gazed at the crowd, in the direction where the Elders were seated, "Is there anyone among the Elders brave enough to face a King-Tier Low-Level King Beast Stage Magical Beast?"
There were hundreds of Elders in the crowd below, but the majority of them sneakily looked away. Even with the Ancestor present, they didn’t want to try their chances against a King-Tier Magical Beast. If they died in an instant, then it would be their undebatable loss. Besides, most of them knew their own strength and didn’t overstep their bounds as they knew what the end result would be like if the battle with a monster like a King-Tier Magical Beast, especially one at the Eighth Stage.
The Elders were mostly at Mid-Level and High-Level Law Sea Stage. Hence, the majority who looked away were ones at the Mid-Level Law Sea Stage Elders. As for the High-Level Law Sea Stage Elders, only a few possessed courage.
"Elder Havle Alstreim, why don’t you step up into the martial platform?" Patriarch Eldric Alstreim suddenly spoke up.
Elder Havle Alstreim’s brows frowned, but he didn’t take offense as he was also an Elder, "I would like to try, but I know that I am inferior. Besides, I want to see how Nadia would fare against our strongest Elder."
The moment the words echoed out, most of the people present turned to look at a single Elder.
His face was a bit scarred by flames over the bottom of his left eye, while the pupils in his left eye were white, contrary to the purple on his right eye. His blonde hair extended to his shoulders, and although his hair was unkempt, it made him look wild.
"Now that Havle Alstreim mentions this, I am also interested. How would our strongest Elder, Coyle Alstreim, fare against the King-Tier Dark-Winged Twilight Wolf?" Ancestor Dian Alstreim laughed.
Coyle Alstreim stood up. From the beginning of this talk against the King-Tier Magical Beast, his expression didn’t change. He took a step forward and flew towards the martial platform while the table filled with delicacies was destroyed when he flew past them.
His entrance was done with a show of force that further accentuated his wildness. His undulations flared as flames colored his manliness.
"As expected of the man who once fought with you for the Young Master’s position, Eldric." Grand Elder Valdrey Alstreim sent a soul transmission to his grandson.
"That’s right. I defeated him fair and square, and he accepted his loss and weakness. After that, he left the Alstreim Family, and when he returned hundreds of years later, he was already like this, possessing a wild and grand demeanor, a far cry from the snot-faced brat he was..." Eldric Alstreim possessed a complex expression on his face.
"Even I couldn’t help but feel he is a worthy opponent."
"Oh? Is he aiming for the Patriarch’s seat?"
Grand Elder Valdrey Alstreim questioned as he narrowed his eyes. If it was so, then he would have no choice but to consider Coyle Alstreim as a threat.
Eldric Alstreim didn’t hide anything, "I don’t know about that, but after he returned, we did battle once in the Grohta Plains with the same Cultivation Base, Mid-Level Law Sea Stage. It was just a few months before I was conferred with the Patriarch’s seat."
"How strong was Coyle Alstreim?"
"He was strong, immensely strong, but he was no match for me. The result was that I won. After that, he didn’t say anything and settled down to start a branch of his own."
"I see." Grand Elder Valdrey Alstreim imperceptibly nodded his head, "At least, on the surface, he seems as if he submitted to your authority. Very well, let’s see how he has improved in the years."
By the time they finished conversing, only two seconds had passed.
Coyle Alstreim stepped into the martial platform and respectfully bowed towards the Ancestor before greeting the Grand Elders.
"Very well, since you stood on the stage, I believe that you accepted the challenge." Ancestor Dian Alstreim nodded and looked at Princess Isabella.
"Nadia!" Princess Isabella called out, "Make sure you go easy and don’t ever accidentally kill that man. We are guests of the Alstreim Family."
"Hmph!" A snort echoed, but it was like the screech of a blade sliding on the wall.
It made many people blink, and at that moment, Nadia disappeared from the place she sat, her entire magical beast form disappearing from the numerous gazes that observed.
"What!? It disappeared!"
"Such speed! But where did it go?"
Numerous echoes rang out as the people who failed to perceive gulped in nervousness.