Everyone Tames Beasts, So Why Are You Taming Goddesses? - Chapter 19

Bai Ruhui explained, “The reason is simple: demonic lair weaponry is developed to be compatible with humans. Although we humans are sequence no. 999 and are born without magic circuits, this very lack grants us the greatest adaptability and flexibility.”

“Pet beasts, on the other hand, are different. Their magic circuits are like genetic codes. Using demonic lair weaponry is akin to injecting foreign genes into them, which results in far more severe side effects than humans experience.”

“The set of demonic lair weaponry the little vampire used in the past was part of the principal’s personal collection. It’s unique in that it has no side effects—and there’s only one such set in the entire school.”

Su Yu suddenly understood.

Now that he thought about it, he had indeed never seen a Beastmaster’s pet beast using weaponry.

It all made sense now.

Humanity’s lack of magic circuits was actually an advantage—it meant their potential for growth was immense.

—

Bai Ruhui personally worked on refining the Screeching Wyvern’s wings into a demonic lair weapon. As a top-tier magical craftsman, his skill was unmatched.

The result was a pair of jet-black triangular dragon wings. When fully spread, they spanned about three meters, radiating an unusual flow of wind energy. A faint dragon’s roar seemed to echo as if from another dimension.

When Su Yu picked them up, information surged into his mind.

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【Demonic Lair Weapon: Screeching Dragon Wings】
【Grade: Ghost-Grade】
【Details: Forged from the wings of a Screeching Wyvern, this is a special flight-based weapon imbued with the Blessing of Wind.】
【Ability – Screech: The wings can summon whirlwinds as they flap. These whirlwinds carry the dragon’s sonic energy, capable of piercing the hearing of those within a certain range.】
【Side Effect: The longer you fly with the wings, the louder the screeching sound grows in the host’s ears. This is the lingering resentment of the slain dragon.】

—

Equipping the weapon, Su Yu stretched the wings, which unfurled with a powerful flap. Holding the Twilight Longbow in hand, he finally felt like a true Beastmaster.

No longer would he merely stand behind Alia as a support. He could now fight alongside her as a warrior on the battlefield.

After experiencing its capabilities, Su Yu stored the demonic lair weapon and said, “Thank you for your guidance, Professor Bai.”

Bai Ruhui stroked his beard. “Hmm, practice well when you get back. Demonic lair weaponry is second only to pet beasts in our fight against the lairs.”

“While you could hold your own against someone like Mu Changwei as a Beastmaster, if he had used demonic lair weaponry, the fight likely wouldn’t have ended in your favor.”

Su Yu nodded in agreement.

After bidding Bai Ruhui farewell, Su Yu and Liu Xuan returned to their dormitories.

—

Liu Xuan smiled warmly. “Su Yu, thank you again. Compared to you, I still have a long way to go.”

Su Yu’s battle against Mu Changwei had been a full-force effort, whereas he had clearly held back considerably during their sparring match.

Su Yu shrugged. She had gifted him a Ghost-Grade weapon, and with only 10 credits spent on crafting fees, he had essentially gotten an invaluable set of equipment for free. Naturally, he was polite. “I just got lucky. Your abilities are much better suited for large-scale battles.”

Liu Xuan chuckled. “Then, I’ll be relying on your guidance, Captain.”

“Wait, Captain, isn’t this the girls’ dormitory~?”

Su Yu, holding Alia’s hand, replied, “Sorry, but I really do live here.”

Liu Xuan’s face turned bright red. How had the professors arranged this?

Though it was a private villa, Su Yu’s was right next to hers.

And with Alia being so stunningly beautiful, it didn’t take much imagination to guess what would happen at night.

Ugh, I’m a little curious…

Covering her face, Liu Xuan quickly ran into her dormitory.

Su Yu, puzzled, watched her retreating figure but ultimately couldn’t figure out what she was thinking.

—

After returning to his dormitory, Su Yu and Alia enjoyed a hearty meal and then relaxed by the fireplace.

Alia lounged in her recliner, flipping through a book.

Noticing that Su Yu seemed distracted, she asked, “Little one, what’s on your mind?”

Su Yu, sitting beside her, replied, “Today, to win that fight, you had to use your ‘Immortality’ to take a direct hit. I’ve been thinking—am I relying on you too much?”

“Looking back, without you, I don’t think my talent alone would qualify me to become—”

Before he could finish, Alia placed a finger gently over his lips.

Her gem-like, sparkling eyes glimmered as she said, “This queen doesn’t allow you to have moments of self-doubt.”

Su Yu shook his head. “No, that’s not what I mean.”

“I’m asking… did your arm hurt back then?”

“If I can’t become stronger, won’t you always have to keep exchanging injury for injury?”

“I’m your man. From now on, you’re not allowed to use that ability so recklessly.”

Alia’s heart skipped a beat.

What was this? The little one was worried about her?

Smiling, she replied, “It didn’t hurt that much. Vampires feel pain far less intensely than you humans.”

“But that’s not all you’re thinking about, is it?”

Realizing he couldn’t hide it from her, Su Yu admitted, “You’re right. Even though I know it’s irrational, and you’ve shown so much kindness to me while being cold to everyone else…”

“I can’t help but feel uneasy knowing there are prodigies out there even stronger than Mu Changwei pursuing you.”

Alia chuckled softly and said, “They’re all just mongrels. Little one, you’re this queen’s knight. Your job is to chase off all those mongrels.”

“And instead of worrying about me getting hurt, why don’t you just give me all of yourself to help me recover~?”

Su Yu pouted. “A knight? You don’t even let me be on top! I feel more like the horse being ridden.”

Tilting her head in confusion, Alia replied, “Don’t you like it? The book said—”

Something clicked in Su Yu’s mind.

“Wait, what book are you reading?”

Snatching the book from her hands, his face darkened.

It was Etiquette for Domineering Partners.

“Alia! That book is wrong! I! Don’t! Like! It!”

Alia leaned into Su Yu’s embrace. “Then what do you like? You can just tell me.”

“Anything?”

“Of course. Whatever you want to do, however you want to play with me, I’m willing to listen to you.”

“Because men deserve to be spoiled, too.”

Su Yu swallowed hard. To think, everything he wanted had been within his grasp all along.

“I like it when you’re like this,” he said, cupping her delicate face and leaning in closer…

—

Meanwhile, in the Combat Department’s meeting room.

Wang Yue addressed the students. “The preliminary rounds start in three days. Don’t concern yourselves with anyone else—they’re not a match for our Combat Department.”

“There’s only one person you need to pay attention to.”

The screen displayed detailed profiles of Su Yu and Alia.

The Combat Department, led by Wang Yue, was incredibly strong, boasting three S-rank students this year. It was the most battle-ready department at Magic City Beastmaster University.

In past years, the Combat Department had often represented the university in competition—except last year, when the Blood Spirit Squad, personally mentored by the principal, had completely overshadowed them.

This year’s collaboration with the Sakura Nation was critical. The head of the Wang family had tasked Wang Yue with stifling Su Yu’s growth, ensuring that incidents like the failed capture of Alia in the lair would never happen again.

Moreover, Wang Yue still harbored resentment over Su Yu’s brutal treatment of Wang Hongxi. Even though Wang Hongxi and Jiang Ying had been admitted through special recruitment, Wang Hongxi’s demeanor had remained gloomy ever since. How could they let Su Yu off the hook?

S-rank student Li Mu asked, “Professor, the team battle is fine, but in the individual matches, even we three might not be able to comfortably beat Su Yu.”

Wang Yue shook his head. “No. Beastmaster competition isn’t just about strength—it’s also about intelligence and compatibility.”

“Su Yu’s talent is strange, but once we figure out exactly what it is, we can exploit its weaknesses.”

“Based on the intel we’ve gathered, Alia’s abilities over the past year fall into two main categories: manipulating blood freely and invading the mind with the necromantic melody, Death Apostle’s Hymn.”

“And Su Yu’s abilities?”

“Here, take a look. This is footage from the entrance test and the recent fight at the combat arena.”

“Any thoughts after watching?”

Wang Yue couldn’t conveniently act against Su Yu himself, so the individual and team battles in the preliminary rounds became his opportunity to strike.