Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties

The third observer stopped in front of the towering Platinum Residence. He turned to Lucius and his maids, gesturing toward the grand entrance. "This is your residence now."

Lucius glanced at the building. He slipped his hands into his pocket and smirked. "Impressive. Thank you for guiding us here."

The third observer nodded. He then stepped closer and warned Lucius. "Be careful. The platinum area isn't like the golden area."

He pointed at the other platinum residences. "It's harsher. The competition here can be cutthroat, and alliances are fragile at best. Watch your back."

Lucius glanced back at the observer and chuckled. "I appreciate the concern, but I think you're underestimating me. It's not my back they need to watch."

The observer hesitated for a moment but still nodded. "Suit yourself. But don't say I didn't warn you." With that, he turned and left. He went back to the academy.

Luna stepped closer to Lucius. She tilted her head as she studied the building. "It's larger than our golden residence. Shall we see if the inside is better than the golden one?"

Lucius smirked and gestured toward the door. "By all means. Let's inspect our new residence."

Lucius then used the card given by the vice headmaster to scan the door. The door was then automatically opened.

Lucius walked in first and looked around the space. "It's quite big and functional. Let's see what else it offers."

Luna and Liora followed him inside. Luna stopped by a wall-mounted control panel near the entrance.

"It's well-equipped. Energy-efficient systems, advanced training equipment—this is definitely a step up."

Liora moved toward an open doorway. She glanced into the attached training hall. She crossed her arms and smirked. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

"Not bad. The air is better here and cleaner. And the equipment looks high-end. They're not cutting corners."

Lucius stepped into the center of the main hall. He looked around and saw numerous rooms and bookshelves.

"A decent setup. Comfortable, but efficient. They've made it clear that this isn't just for show—it's a place for results."

He walked toward a large window at the far end of the hall. From the window, he could see the sprawling grounds of the Platinum District.

Luna then stepped closer to Lucius. "Master. You've been quiet. Are you planning something?"

Lucius smirked. He turned around to glance at her. "Of course. I want to get the legendary material before them. It should be around this district from what I see from his memories."

Lucius then turned to Liora and Luna. "We'll discuss the details soon, but first, we need to establish ourselves here. This district is a different game, and I don't intend to waste time."

Luna and Liora exchanged brief glances. Luna smirked faintly. "As you wish, Master. Let's make this place ours."

Liora grinned slightly. She followed Lucius from behind. "And let's make sure no one forgets who owns it."

Lucius paused at the base of the stairs. He turned toward them again and smirked. "Exactly. Now, let's get to work. We have a lot to accomplish."

The three of them moved deeper into the residence. Lucius was already planning what he needed to do in this district.

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Just a week later, outside the gates of Astra Academy, three figures moved swiftly under the night. Their presence was imposing, each radiating an aura of mastery over beasts.

They were 5-Star Tamers—Red Flare, Blue Flare, and Yellow Flare. They were not famous at all, as they were part of a mysterious group.

Red Flare, a tall man with fiery red hair, glanced at the other two as they approached the academy's outer perimeter. "So, the legendary material is here, huh."

Blue Flare, a woman with sharp blue streaks in her short-cropped hair, nodded. "That's what the intel says. The material is dormant, which explains why no one has sensed its aura yet."

Yellow Flare, a stocky man with tied yellow ponytail hair grunted. "Dormant or not, it's dangerous to leave it in the wrong hands. According to the report, the material belongs to one of the Platinum Class students."

Red Flare smirked faintly. "A Platinum Class student, huh? It makes sense it'd be hidden in a place like this. Still, we're the best of the best. No one here can match us."

Blue Flare narrowed her eyes as she scanned the towering buildings of the academy in the distance. "Don't underestimate them, Red."

She then warned him. "Platinum students aren't just chosen randomly. Even if they're not on our level, they'll put up a fight if they catch us."

Red Flare only nodded and smirked. "Noted. But we're not here for them. We get in, take the material, and get out before anyone knows we were here."

Yellow Flare also nodded. "Let's move quickly. If the rumors are true, that mysterious group is after the same thing. We can't afford to let them get to it first."

The three exchanged quick glances. Without another word, they moved silently toward the academy.

They soon found a place where there were no guards but still there was an academy's barrier.

Blue Flare then took out some tools and smirked. "I'll handle this. The academy's defenses are strong, but they're not impenetrable."

Red Flare crossed his arms and watched her work. "Just don't take too long. The longer we're out here, the greater the risk of being spotted."

Blue Flare quickly used her tools to handle some small part of the academy's barrier. Finally, she had made a small hidden hole in it. "Done. We can go in now."

Yellow Flare smirked. He then stepped into the academy through the small hole. "Let's go find this material. If we can get it quick, we will be handsomely rewarded by the boss."

Red Flare only smirked as he followed him. "Agreed. But remember. Speed and concentration are key. We're not here to play games."

The three tamers then moved silently into the academy grounds, their senses on high alert.

They were determined to claim the legendary material, unaware of the obstacles—and individuals—that awaited them.