Global Beast Mastery: Only I Can See the Hints

Sensing the air of danger, the crowd quickly dispersed.

Soon after, news spread that Charles seemed to have lifted the curse.

However, this information didn't attract much attention, the majority of people didn't believe that Charles had lifted the curse. In their view, his victory over Grace was likely due to some hidden cards he still had or possibly because Grace had underestimated him.

Yet, just a month after reaching Level 5 Beast Master, Charles had already become a Level 6 Beast Master.

This insane rate of progression was something even Charles from two years ago could not have achieved!

Not only that, he seemed like a completely different person, starting to challenge other Level 6 Beast Masters within Genosha. Every opponent he fought against faced a crushing defeat, sustaining severe injuries.

It was only at this point that everyone realized Charles not only returned to his previous state but had become even stronger and more monstrous!

Outside the illusion,

Jamie and Hale watched Charles on the screen with great concern.

The current Charles had been affected, he was no longer the calm genius he once was, and he was slowly descending into darkness.

"Alas, if this continues, the trial of the heart will come to an end. The forbidden favor is indeed something not just anyone can touch. Even Charles cannot escape the fate of corruption," sighed Miles, the Emperor of Genosha.

He never expected Lucas's illusion could reach such a level, it was truly unbelievable.

No one noticed that Lucas, who was manipulating the Light Staff Star Pseud, had several white hairs quietly appearing among his originally black locks beneath his top hat.

"Charles, you really astonish me. Even if it means consuming life force, I want to see if you can break free from the influence of the forbidden favor," Lucas thought to himself.

Unlike others, as the illusion manipulator, he would notice details that others couldn't.

There were several times when Charles sensed his changes within the illusion and searched for various materials in the library.

Of course, all the books and materials were manifestations of knowledge from his mind as a Level 9 Beast Master.

The effects of the Light Staff Star Pseud, combined with Lucas's special skills and the enhancement of life force,

were enough to make the evolution of the illusion feel extremely real. Everything Charles did within it could almost be replicated in reality!

This was his way of valuing and rewarding Charles!

On the screen,

an unexpected situation unfolded for everyone.

One day, Charles seemed to regain his sanity, continuously collecting various materials and operating on himself.

The onlookers were taken aback.

"Oh my God, what is Charles doing? That's a stone capable of burning for an entire year! He's actually putting it directly into his flesh and then stitching up the wound?"

"Damn, the miracle drug he just drank is meant to amplify perception! That means the pain he's enduring is now even more intense!"

"Look! Charles has also put the worms that can devour Beast Master flesh into his own flesh!"

"I can't take it anymore, just watching makes me tremble all over. How is he enduring this pain?"

"Will the pain in the illusion decrease?"

"No! Didn't you see how much agony Charles was in when he died on the bridge?"

...

What was happening on the screen sent chills down the spines of everyone present, leaving them utterly shocked!

Lucas, the elegant yet insane Level 9 Beast Master, remained expressionless as he turned the members of the Constellation organization into blood and gore.

Now, watching the scene before him, he couldn't help but furrow his brow.

"Perhaps we really underestimated him. Charles's willpower is simply terrifying, he's using the pain in his body to stay awake and break free from the influence of the forbidden favor!" Emperor Miles said slowly, his mouth agape.

As the Emperor of Genosha, he was certainly aware of some brutal punishments that were typically used to interrogate criminals and spies.

However, compared to the operations Charles was performing on himself, the punishments used to interrogate criminals and force spies to talk seemed almost gentle!

"He's a genius! I never would have thought of these methods, I need to remember them well!" Avery's eyes lit up as he fixated on the scene on the screen.

He considered himself knowledgeable about cruel punishments, but upon witnessing everything Charles did within the illusion, he immediately understood the gap between people!

While everyone was focused on every move Charles made,

the pain magnified several times nearly caused Charles to pass out. He gritted his teeth, trying hard to stay awake.

At that moment, the mysterious life force within him began to stir.

Charles felt his flesh surging, coalescing into several writhing tendrils that flailed about wildly.

Seeing this scene, Charles felt no fear, instead, his eyes grew even brighter.

His guess was correct!

Indeed, this unknown life force within him could also feel the same pain. The direction was right, and now it was time for a contest of willpower and endurance.

As long as he could make the unknown life force within him collapse from pain, he would be able to completely break free from its influence!

Charles trembled all over as he continued to increase the pain in his body.

Outside the illusion,

everyone held their breath, fixated on the scene on the screen.

They wanted to know if this crazy method could truly free Charles from the influence when suddenly, the screen in mid-air went dark, completely losing its image.

"What's happening?"

"We can't see anything. Did Charles go too far and end up killing himself?"

"It's very possible. Just watching his methods makes me shudder, how can someone be so ruthless to themselves?"

"He's so brutal, he's just terrifying. I'll never provoke Charles, even if it kills me."

"Me too. Charles is truly a monster!"

Lucas sighed and said slowly, "The trial has ended, Charles has failed. He is now slowly leaving the illusion."

Upon hearing this, Zane and Benson nearly jumped up in excitement. This was the outcome they had been hoping for!

Charles didn't pass the trial, and to avoid leaving any hidden dangers, Lucas directly executed Charles!

This was a huge win for the Taylor family!

No one knew,

Lucas still held the Light Staff Star Pseud in his hand. He no longer used light energy to maintain the illusion but instead relied entirely on life force!

The purpose of this was to ensure that the situation Charles was facing now mirrored reality exactly!

"Come on, Charles! You really astonish me, I've never seen anyone like you! Keep going!" Lucas gripped the staff tightly with his long fingers.

His skin began to slowly develop several wrinkles, and beneath his white top hat, large patches of his hair turned white,

indicating that his life force was rapidly dwindling.

Meanwhile, within the illusion,

Charles was still locked in a struggle with the unknown life force inside him.

The newly grown tendrils attempted to stop Charles but trembled violently due to intense pain.

A large amount of blood began to flow from Charles's mouth, accompanied by shattered teeth that had crumbled from biting down too hard.

His consciousness started to blur,

and his vision became shaky, as if he would succumb to this perverse pain at any moment.

Just as Charles was about to lose consciousness, a strange sound suddenly emanated from his body, a mix of furious curses and anguished wails.

The tendrils that had coalesced began to gradually dissipate.

Charles managed to force a smile, slurring his words as he said, "I knew it, I would win."

At that moment,

Lucas appeared in front of Charles.

Charles remained expressionless, as if he had anticipated this, and slowly said, "It seems I have passed the trial of the heart."

"Yes, congratulations. Everything here is an illusion from the trial of the heart..." Before Lucas could finish his sentence, he noticed the calm expression on Charles's face, devoid of any surprise.

Combined with the first words Charles had spoken upon seeing him, a thought emerged in Lucas's mind that he could hardly believe!

"Wait a minute, did you know from the very beginning that you were in an illusion?" Lucas looked at Charles as if he were a monster.

Charles didn't answer. He struggled to shift his body to ease the pain a little.

"Could it be because of that black book about curses? So there really isn't that book in this place, right?" Lucas's reaction was quick, he immediately thought of this.

Charles nodded with difficulty and slowly said, "Something felt off from the very beginning, especially that glass of red wine. After you shook it and put it on the table, it instantly returned to calm."

Lucas thought carefully. He hadn't consumed any life force at first, so it was normal for there to be some inconsistencies in the illusion.

However, ordinary Level Seven or Eight Beast Masters would not be able to notice such small details.

At that time, he had to face the pressure from this Level Nine Beast Master, along with the conflict between perception and reality!

"How can anyone have such keen observation, staying calm all the while? Charles, what kind of person are you? You're simply a monster!" Lucas said slowly.

He had previously seen comments online about Charles, with many people calling him a monster, completely inhuman.

At first, Lucas dismissed it as an exaggeration, but now, he, as a Level Nine Beast Master, genuinely felt that Charles was indeed a monster!

Charles let out a sigh of relief, he keenly sensed that Lucas's tone contained only shock, devoid of the murderous intent he had shown before.

It seemed he didn't have to worry about the other party taking action anymore.

However, he was currently in a near-death state, and every second felt like torture, so he asked, "The trial is over, why haven't I been released yet?"