A deafening roar echoed through the canyon as the Infernal Fangbeast lunged.
Its massive claws tore through the air, aiming to rip Leon apart in an instant.
But Leon had already moved.
"Nyx—bind!"
From the shadows, the Abyss Serpent struck. Nyx's massive body coiled around the beast, its dark scales blending into the abyssal surroundings.
The Infernal Fangbeast let out a deep snarl, its body heating up—molten cracks spread across its fur, glowing with the intensity of lava.
> [Infernal Rage Activated]
[All attacks deal fire damage]
BOOM!
A pulse of heat erupted, blasting Nyx away and forcing Leon to leap back. The temperature in the canyon was rising rapidly.
If this turned into a battle of endurance, he would lose.
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A Battle of Instincts
Leon landed, eyes locked onto the beast.
In his past life, no player below Level 100 had ever soloed an Infernal Fangbeast.
But Leon wasn't just a player anymore.
He was a Beast Tamer of this world.
And he had a plan.
"Fenrir—Shadowmeld."
A ripple of darkness spread as Fenrir vanished.
The Infernal Fangbeast's ears twitched, sensing something, but it was too late.
From the shadows—Fenrir struck.
A deep growl cut through the air as the Shadowfang Guardian sunk its fangs into the beast's hind leg. Dark energy pulsed, weakening the Fangbeast's strength.
Leon seized the opening.
"Ironhide—Charge!"
The Ironhide Bear roared as it bulldozed into the Fangbeast's side, sending the massive creature skidding across the stone.
Leon's eyes gleamed.
It was working.
Now—time to end it.
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The Killing Blow
The Infernal Fangbeast struggled to stand, its molten glow flickering.
It was weakening.
Leon didn't hesitate.
He raised his hand, forming a contract circle.
> [Attempting Forced Contract…]
[Target Resisting…]
The Fangbeast's golden eyes burned with defiance.
It wasn't going to submit easily.
Then—Leon did something no Beast Tamer had ever done before.
He stepped forward.
And instead of forcing the contract—he let the beast choose.
"I don't want a servant," Leon said, staring straight into the beast's eyes. "I want a partner."
The canyon fell silent.
The Infernal Fangbeast stopped struggling.
Then—
> [Contract Successful!]
[You have tamed: Infernal Fangbeast (Epic)]
The molten glow faded, and the massive beast lowered its head in submission.
Leon exhaled, feeling the weight of the contract settle into his soul.
He had done it.
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A New Ally
Leon pulled up the beast's updated status.
> [Name: Infernal Fangbeast]
[Grade: Epic]
[Level: 80]
[Abilities:]
Infernal Rage: Increases strength and fire damage the longer it fights.
Molten Claws: Attacks burn through armor and defenses.
Primordial Instinct: Reacts to enemy attacks before they happen.
Leon grinned.
This was the strongest beast he had tamed so far.
And now, with this power in his arsenal—he was one step closer to becoming the greatest Beast Tamer in Devia.
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The First Beast Legacy
The massive stone doors behind the battlefield began to open.
Leon turned toward them, his pulse quickening.
Beyond that door lay the true reward—the Beast Legacy that would elevate him beyond any other Tamer in the world.
Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward.
The next chapter of his journey was about to begin.
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