Absolute Beast Dominion

Leo had completely forgotten about the activated Draconic Traits.

In the realm, only beings under the age of 30 could sense him; in other words, it was only the not-so-important people who would sense his draconic aura and who wouldn't turn into a pain in the butt.

Even Gunther couldn't sense it. As for those black scales, Leo could simply conjure an excuse that they were one of the skills he had copied.

But now, hiding this fact was impossible.

Leo immediately extended his [Spiritual Sense] wide to check the surroundings.

And as he guessed, many eyes were locked onto him. Though most of it was because of the attractive people around him, like the noble Lizardmen, elves, and the big beast accompanying him, among them were the stronger gazes that were also fixed on him.

Leo had no choice but to keep the traits on, or else he risked revealing the fact that he could turn the traits of his beasts on and off at will.

Leo exhaled.

One instance, and so many cards have been revealed... Leo grimaced.

Well, it's not like I can always hide. I just need to grow strong enough.

He encouraged himself and turned to walk towards his quarters.

He was about to swipe the Status Plates when he noticed the abnormality in Zharrissa's that Thalvyr had been talking about.

8-stars...? Leo observed.

Leo immediately checked Sylrael's [World Dream] talent rank and saw that it was 7-star. He immediately brought out both of their descriptions.

[World Dream] - 7 stars [Dormant]

- World Dream is a rare talent bestowed by the will of the world upon a chosen individual within a Secret Realm. Through vivid dreams, fragmented memories, and symbolic visions, the bearer is shown knowledge of the outside world, future dangers, and distant lands.

Once the bearer has officially left the origin realm, the talent enters a locked state and will remain dormant until the world deems the bearer necessary once again or the necessary conditions are met.

[World Dream] - 8 stars [Dormant]

- World Dream is a... ...outside world, future dangers, distant lands, 'beneficial opportunities and a safe path to tread'.

Once the bearer...

Just a difference of two things, and a whole star rank up.

But Leo also realized how those two additions had changed the meaning of the talent by a gap of heaven and earth.

Wait, is that the reason she and Thalvyr are together? Leo had a thought.

Since Zharrissa's talent allowed her to eventually become a Dragonnewt, she needed to have a Dragonnewt partner to progress in the future—in other words, someone rare like Thalvyr. And seeing how Thalvyr had taken her in and even protected her when he was literally baggage in the realm due her weak physique, her decision was right.

Then the decision to be Leo's slave...

Though Leo didn't want to brag, he was indeed one of the few humans who would take good care of them and their kids—in other words, another correct choice.

And he didn't know what else had happened in her life that had allowed her to survive in the harsh environment of the realm while being physically weak.

"Literally life-changing..." Leo muttered.

"Hm?" Thalvyr asked, having overheard him.

"Nothing. Let's go and rest. We had a long day."

With that, the group finally departed toward Leo's quarters. Along the way, Nyxa secretly reduced her size in an alleyway to 2 meters so as to accommodate Zharrissa's frame and fit in with the crowd of the city.

The other 3 Lizardmen were shocked by that, wondering how such deception was even possible. Especially Cindriss. Being only a Low 3-star, she was already unable to sense Nyxa's Low 4-star strength, which meant she could mistake Nyxa's 2-meter form for a weak beast and attack her, only to be obliterated the next moment.

She couldn't help but gulp, cold sweat trickling down her back.

Their new Lord was very dangerous.

1:40 AM

Oh God...

Leo rubbed his forehead at the sight in front of him.

There was that same city official with that same sly smile, with the same number of maids.

6 maids.

And this time—

"So young?" Naelith narrowed her eyes when she saw the maids' appearances.

"Young? It's better to call them girls. I think they're barely 18!" Lyswenna chimed in.

Leo also observed the girls trying their best to remain composed, but the nervous fidgeting was still there.

The city official completely ignored the elves and walked straight toward Leo, though he did notice the Lizardmen in the back and Nyxa carrying the unconscious Lizardwoman.

What? Don't tell me he likes them drugged?

The thought flashed through the city official's mind, but he immediately shook his head and focused on the current matter.

"Sir! I am terribly sorry for your bad experience last time." He bowed deeply.

"Keeping in mind that you don't like a certain type of woman, I have specifically arranged something that you might like. And the City Lord was generous enough to even permit you to take them home with you!"

The official lowered his voice and leaned in slightly so only Leo could hear.

"Sir, they are all virgins and completely inexperienced. You can thoroughly enjoy them without worrying about any other man touching them."

Leo frowned, and even his anger started to flare. But he calmed himself down after thinking things through.

He leaned in as well.

"Am I really allowed to take them along with me to my place?" Leo asked, sounding genuinely interested.

The official's eyes immediately lit up.

"Of course! The City Lord wants our guests to be thoroughly satisfied, so you can take as many as you want. All 6 of them, and if they fall short, we can even arrange more!" the official said enthusiastically, not even caring that others might hear him.

The Lizardmen's expressions immediately hardened after hearing that, the only one unaware being the Lizardkid, Arkvyr.

But the elves trusted Leo, and they immediately understood he was trying to do something.

Leo immediately spoke to the official with that same fake enthusiasm.

"You know what? Bring all that you have! These look very weak to me," Leo said.

The official's eyes lit up.

"Just wait half an hour, and I will be back soon!"

With that, the official skittered away, leaving the trembling girls shaking on their feet.

Leo was a tall and broad man, and even though he looked handsome, right now, he was no better than a monster in their eyes. They were already imagining the fate that awaited them.

The stories of girls found dead in noble houses, their corpses dumped away like waste was already famous among them.

Leo could naturally sense their thoughts, and the moment the official was out of sight, his face darkened.

"Naelith, Lyswenna, we will be taking these girls as our first foreign members that we bring from outside the Academy."

Naelith and Lyswenna, who had been racking their brains, suddenly had their faces brighten at Leo's words.

Leo sighed.

Fuck! If I cannot save all, then I should at least save those I come across.

Leo closed his eyes.

Only to open them again, determination burning within them.

This City Lord needs a proper visit...

Leo wasn't necessarily bothered by those previous 6 maids; they were mature, and it was a viable tactic that had simply failed against Leo, though it would have worked on most people.

But using unwilling girls who were barely of age was unacceptable.