Chapter 5: Choosing the Initial Pet Beast (Ask for recommendations, ask for collection!)

A beautiful young girl lifted the hem of her skirt, asking in an ethereal voice with an expression of indifference if you found it to be good-looking.

Those close enough could smell the subtle, elegant scent wafting from her, much like the Mandala flower – beautiful yet deadly.

Moreover, she had white hair and red eyes.

Is this a test for the officers?

Gary Smith stood upright.

His fists clenched!

Actually, it would've looked better if he could say this with an expression of disgust.

Gary Smith reluctantly turned his gaze away, sighing:

"President, you shouldn't casually lift your skirt in front of boys..."

"Fine, I'll wear safety pants later."

The girl's cold voice rang out, carrying a note of certainty.

Things that would happen later would still happen!

But your lace pattern does indeed look quite good, cough cough cough...

If he didn't know the character of the girl in front of him, Gary Smith might have thought it was a beautiful confession.

However, he knew it wouldn't happen because he knew the identity of the girl in front of him.

The Dream of the Crimson Moon!

When talking about Abyss City's No. 1 High School, most people probably don't know who the school headmaster is. But if it is about beauty queens, three names are absolutely inseparable.

The Crimson Moon Family's Three Sisters!

The eldest sister, Rose of the Crimson Moon, the second sister, Crimson Moon Dawn, and the youngest sister, Dream of the Crimson Moon!

All three of them have white hair and red eyes, and they are all stunningly beautiful with hot figures. They exude a unique allure that irresistibly captivates people.

Once, a foolish rich second-generation villain tried to use his power and influence to coerce them. The next day, however, he transferred away.

As rumor has it, a big shot stepped in and then a group of wolves and leopards, eager to please this individual, pounced, easily shattering the wealthy second-generation's family business to pieces.

If he hadn't run away, he would have been left with no way out but death.

Then, someone even saw the headmaster of the Beast Master High School in Abyss City, an overlord Beast Master, treating the three sisters with a kind, amicable, and affectionate attitude, which added a layer of mystery to them.

With their stunning beauty and mysterious backgrounds, they naturally became figures at the center of everyone's attention.

However, contrary to their sexy appearance, they all have extremely cold personalities and reject anyone who tries to approach them, even other girls.

Just like flowers on a high cliff, out of reach for mortals.

It led to rumors that the three sisters, given their unique appearances, might not be human. But the existence of the Beast Master Space squashed all the rumors.

After all, only humans possess the Beast Master Space!

Gary Smith's acquaintance with Dream of the Crimson Moon was completely by accident. Because he doubted the authenticity of the world, he often went to the library to look up information, hoping to find any unusual records about the sun.

On one occasion, he saw the Dream of the Crimson Moon lost in thought and about to fall forward when she missed a step. Without thinking, Gary Smith grabbed her hand, only to find the Abyssal Demonic Eye had been clinging to the corner of her clothes all along.

Even without his help, she wouldn't have tumbled!

Gary released her hand and apologized, but the look in Dream of the Crimson Moon's eyes was more complex than his. There was an indescribable excitement in her eyes as she asked him what he felt when he touched her.

Gary, not being a pervert, couldn't express the fact that she felt smooth and hence denied feeling anything.

Dream of the Crimson Moon didn't pursue the matter and simply added a contact number.

He thought that they wouldn't meet again, but then Dream of the Crimson Moon suddenly became the student council president and was in charge of coordinating his Peach Pig Project. As a result, they had a lot to discuss and often handed over work to each other, casually making conversation, and becoming friends.

Through their chats, Gary learned that Dream of the Crimson Moon was not as aloof as the rumors suggested. Rather, she had a straightforward personality, just that she expressed herself calmly.

If it had to be described, she was like a three-no's girl in a comic.

So to Gary, this was probably Dream of the Crimson Moon's way of showing her naivety about social etiquette due to her overly protected upbringing.

Gary also considered whether she liked him. After all, he did belong to the top-tier in terms of looks. If it weren't for the "sun incident" and his voluntary pig rearing, love letters would probably stuff his drawer every day.

However, after subtly probing a few times, Dream of the Crimson Moon calmly looked at him, her gaze pure and more of a friend's. This led him to self-mockingly conclude that it was one of life's three great illusions.

But that was fine too,

Compared to everyday romance, he craved more the power to protect himself.

The young girl looked at the unresponsive Gary Smith, tilted her head, a trace of doubt flashing through her scarlet eyes.

Didn't the comic from my sister say...

To apologize or make a confession, one should flash one's underwear?

The other party would then be really happy.

But why, her feelings still haven't been conveyed...

No matter how urgent, her feelings could not be voiced...

Just as she prepared to continue lifting up:

Although Gary didn't consider himself a gossip lover, to divert the topic, he said:

"President, did you call me here for something?"

"Aren't you going to use the Golden Medal?" Dream of the Crimson Moon let go of her hand, the fluttering hem of her skirt concealing the purple allure beneath.

Gary frowned, "Are you here to dissuade me?"

The Nightmare Beast could attack anytime, and this was the only path he could take.

If she really wanted to stop him, he could abandon the school route and take the official application procedure.

"No, I believe in you."

Dream of the Crimson Moon maintained a calm countenance as if stating common knowledge that everyone accepted. She continued, "As the president of the student council, I will accompany you."

"Accompany me?"

Gary Smith was first taken aback, and then overwhelmingly delighted.

If he had the aid of the mysterious Dream of the Crimson Moon, he would have a stable support, and with the Eye of Truth, he wouldn't fear not finding a good pet beast.

Dream of the Crimson Moon, looking at the young boy's enthusiasm, silently stretched out her clenched pink fist. Faced with his expression of confusion, she gently said,

"Good luck!"

"Oh... alright!"

Gary Smith recalled the conversation they'd had online earlier, when she said they'd touch fists as a way of celebrating encouragement. He didn't expect her to remember that.

So, after he raised his fist and lightly touched her extremely delicate fist, he felt the malicious gaze of the Abyssal Demonic Eye.

It seemed angry that this foolish human dared to touch its master!

At this, Gary Smith only smiled and withdrew his hand, simultaneously pulling out a sour plum candy from his pocket, meant to refresh him. After unwrapping it, he tossed it to the glaring Abyssal Demonic Eye standing by the side.

The latter flicked its tail and caught the sour plum candy, sniffing it like a little dog would.

Sour and sweet…

How dare this mere human try to bribe me, the great one!

Though it tried to maintain some dignity, the Abyssal Demonic Eye couldn't resist the sour taste and opened its mouth to gulp it down.

Its large eye narrowed to a slit.

Just like a kitten whose chin was scratched, it trembled slightly!

So delicious!

This mere human, still quite sensible, will be spared today.

"As the Eye of Truth said, it seems it simply can't resist sour foods."

Gary Smith laughed quietly to himself and turned around to ask the school for leave.

As for Dream of the Crimson Moon, she remained in the same place, savoring the warmth from their fist-bump. Her eyes threatened to overflow with tears as she murmured,

"He can touch me, he won't be consumed by my spirit. A man, the first man who can touch me..."

At some point, her crimson pupils had changed into hearts. Watching Gary Smith's retreating figure, her legs moved just a bit closer together. A heart-tipped tail emerged from under her pleated skirt and swayed with her owner's joy!

By the time Gary Smith turned around again, Dream of the Crimson Moon had caught up. Her expression was calm and elegant as ever.

Afterwards, with Dream of the Crimson Moon's help - along with Gary Smith who was also well reputable - the school naturally gave them the green light. They even provided a school bus to transport them to the special section located in Abyss city.

After they travelled through the noisy crowds, they turned towards the quieter roads that led towards the city center. Many troops were stationed there checking the identities of passersby.

After submitting his information, Gary Smith and his companions smoothly passed the checkpoint and quickly arrived under a giant white tower, the tallest building in the city.

The white tower's pinnacle was connected to a massive spherical crystal, which reflected a faint silver hue under the sun, spreading light throughout the city.

The body of the tower was carved with floating beast relief sculptures in bizarre designs facing all directions. All of them had their eyes closed and were connected by an abundance of blue lines that spread out from below the crystal, connecting all the sculptures.

For some reason, Gary Smith always felt these sculptures seemed to be alive.

However, considering his direct experience with the sun, he didn't rashly use the Eye of Truth.

Just as Gary Smith was lost in thought, Dream of the Crimson Moon's voice sounded in his ear:

"This is the wonder of Abyss City - the Star Cluster Beast Tower. It can detect whether skinned, parasitic, or mind-controlling demons have infiltrated the city. Once detected, it will issue an alert and directly eliminate them!"

Understanding the concept, Gary Smith nodded. Having the Star Cluster Beast Tower continuously in operation day and night is the reason Abyss City is able to stand strong near the Abyss without being destroyed.

To put it bluntly,

It's the protective god in the eyes of the citizens of Abyss City!

Accompanied by Dream of the Crimson Moon, Gary Smith climbed up the marble stairs, crossed the white stone plaza, and entered the tower.

The first floor was an office area, not as mysterious as he'd imagined. Instead, it was quite spacious and bright, with an abundance of green potted plants placed in corners, giving it a modern feel.

In the glass reception area, the staff was busy handling a lot of city administration projects.

Gary Smith had planned to take a number and wait in line, but Dream of the Crimson Moon quickly bought a fast-track number which reminded him of the power of wealth.

The process of dealing with the administration was smooth. Having school documents allowed them to skip the queue, which surprised the receptionist.

A Golden Medal holder, even if the future missions were fraught with dangers, is still a thing of the future. At present, he seemed like an excellent investment prospect.

She was considering getting acquainted with him when she caught sight of Dream of the Crimson moon staring at her from the side.

Staring——

That beautiful face, which would make any woman feel inferior, wore a calm yet protective look. It was enough to deter any beast daring to covet her prey!

The temperature seemed to drop a few degrees.

It was only when Gary Smith pulled her away that the receptionist breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but exclaim,

"Are young girls these days really this fierce when it comes to jealousy?"

The two entered the elevator and scanned their identification information and one-time pass card. The elevator automatically descended, only stopping when it reached the third basement level.

The moment the elevator opened, countless root tendrils sprouted out. Before they could react, they were entangled and dragged out into an extraordinary place.

A vast number of bizarre environments were integrated together. There were rivers, grasslands, forests, and strange rock formations creating caves.

Many extraordinary beings with outlandish appearances lived there. Their powers influenced the creation of various ecologies, living together in harmony.

The ceiling was rocky, with countless crystalled flowers emitting light. Below, a three-eyed crow emitting a soul-shaking cry flew past. Underneath that, a black and red canine charged around the ground, leaving traces of scorched earth as it hunted a moss-covered and vine-covered mole rat, creating a bizarre ecosystem.

Upon reaching their destination, the root tendrils that had encircled them dispersed. Before Gary Smith could investigate his surroundings, a husky voice resounded behind him,

"Welcome to the Belly Prison of the Enigmatic Hell Flower!"