Dominion of The Beast Masters

Chapter 242: The Life We Built



Time passed by and life kept its path. Golden Cosmos bid farewell to Grushia amid the cheers and applause of their growing fanbase.

The airport was abuzz with excitement, the energy palpable as Eratz and his team waved to their supporters. In the distance, Rowan watched silently, waving at them among the faces.

Elsewhere in Grushia, life continued.

Inside the Pandora home, the atmosphere was heavy yet cathartic. Liora sobbed openly, holding Kian and Lila tightly as they finished recounting their emotional conversation with Eratz.

The truth of her estranged son's efforts to support his siblings had finally achieved the breaking of her emotional wall. Her cries were filled with both regret and a bittersweet sense of hope.

On the sofa, Marcus sat rigidly, a newspaper in his hands. Though his eyes were fixed on the pages, they didn't move; the words meant nothing to him. His mind was far away, grappling with the weight of his family's fractured relationships. The newspaper he held featured a special article, its headline glaring:

"Scandal in the Spotlight: Controversial Relationship Sparks Outrage"

The article detailed the public backlash Crystal faced after rumors of her relationship with Gabriel, still a minor, surfaced.

Gabriel's fanbase, deeply devoted to him, turned on Crystal as soon as the rumors began to circulate. Fans began digging into her past, unearthing damaging details. They revived the story of her role in falsely accusing Eratz, painting her as a manipulator and dangerous influence. They highlighted her proximity to famous individuals, accusing her of being a gold digger exploiting connections for personal gain. The age difference between her and Gabriel further fueled the scandal, with many accusing her of predatory behavior. Social media erupted with accusations of pedophilia, and Crystal found herself relentlessly scrutinized and vilified. The intense backlash left her isolated, her ambition now reduced to ashes as public opinion turned against her.

Meanwhile, Lisa had begun to carve out a new life for herself. Remaining in Genova, she focused on her studies, preparing for the upcoming end-term exams.

Her days were filled with a newfound sense of purpose, and she was already considering running for the position of student council president again.

Her peers admired her resilience and commitment, and she had learned to cherish the simplicity of everyday moments.

In stark contrast, Kenny's life had unraveled completely. He walked through the sterile halls of a hospital, his eyes empty and distant. Today was the day he would be discharged. A doctor escorted him to the exit, her voice hesitant as she spoke.

"You'll need to come back regularly for observation," she said gently, her words careful. "Your parents... well, they're busy and couldn't make it today."

Kenny barely reacted, his expression unchanging. He already knew they wouldn't come. They already told him everything he needed to know before leaving. He was on his own now.

He had nowhere to go. No home. No family. No future. Once a beast master, once a student, now he was nothing. His name had become infamous, synonymous with cheating, scandal, and humiliation. The world had moved on, leaving him behind.

As he stepped outside, the sunlight blinded him momentarily. He blinked, his vision swimming, and when he looked again, he was on the street. He couldn't recall how he had gotten there. His feet seemed to have led him somewhere, though he didn't know where or why.

Looking down, he saw his own shadow stretching before him. An incredulous smile crept onto his lips, a bitter, hollow expression. He raised his head, and his gaze fell to his left.

There, standing a few feet away, was Julian.

Julian was calm, but the tension in the air was suffocating. He waited, his posture deceptively relaxed but his eyes sharp, watching Kenny closely. He had been discharged before and made sure to always keep an eye on that particular day.

Kenny's smile never left, but his chest tightened. He understood now. There was no escaping the past.

What awaited him was uncertain, but he learned too well one important rule of the universe: he would have to face the consequences of his actions.

The cycle of pain he had inflicted on others was once again circling back to him.

It was life, and life, as it always does, kept moving forward, carrying everyone along their own paths. Months passed, and the sight of evolution became clear in the lives of many.

After the formidable match against World Star, Golden Cosmos experienced an unprecedented rise in fame, becoming a globally recognized agency. Their victory brought a flood of sponsors, multiplying their revenue exponentially.

The agency's structure expanded, now the largest in the town, a testament to their success. The interior too underwent a transformation, Zara, promoted to assistant director, led with renewed vigor.

Scouts from Golden Cosmos now traveled the world, searching for the next big talents. On a personal level, Zara began to embrace fashion and makeup, spurred by Mercury's situation to reflect on her own life.

"I will multiply!" Zara's now-famous declaration had become a running joke among her friends.

Meanwhile, the aces of Golden Cosmos saw meteoric growth in their careers. Milo and Colin excelled in city-level competitions, quickly earning promotions to the regional league.

Ryder dominated the national league, with experts predicting his advancement to the continental tier should he perform well in the upcoming finals.

Catarina became a force to be reckoned with in the continental league, her beast Mystimara's ability to always connect with her targets making her nearly unstoppable, completing the list with Kaida.

Mercury and Raya, on the other hand, stood on the brink of entering the world tier, their performances in the finals holding the key to their elevation.

And finally, Eratz, already assured of his promotion, found his ascension delayed until the next season due to the timing of the finals.

The entire team became famous figures, balancing their lives as beast masters with their dominating presence in team battles. Their achievements positioned them as favorite contenders for the finals, embodying the hopes and aspirations of their agency.

One morning, Eratz stretched as he rose from his bed, the sunlight filtering through the curtains hinting at the start of another peaceful day. Rubbing his eyes, he noticed that Mercury was already up and gone. He yawned and shuffled toward the bathroom.

The sound of running water greeted him as he stepped inside. He grabbed his toothbrush, squeezed on some paste, and started brushing his teeth. Halfway through, his eyes darted to the side, and his toothbrush froze mid-stroke.

Raya stood beside him, also brushing her teeth. She turned her head slightly, gave him a quick wave, and continued brushing as if nothing was out of the ordinary.

Eratz blinked, waving back hesitantly. For a moment, he continued brushing, his mind struggling to process the situation. Then, his brows furrowed, and he paused.

"Wait... what?" he muttered through a mouthful of toothpaste.

Shaking his head in confusion, Eratz rinsed his mouth, dried off, and headed toward the living room. The sound of chatter and laughter reached his ears as he approached the breakfast

table.

Cassie, Zara, Victoria, and Tamara sat around the table, surrounded by several empty bottles of wine, glasses of wine in hand, engaged in what appeared to be a deep and animated conversation about their love lives. Zara was mid-sob, her hands clutching her glass tightly. "It's just so hard being single at this age!" Zara wailed, her voice breaking into a dramatic

sniffle.

Cassie leaned over, patting her back with a mix of genuine sympathy.

"Oh, sweetie, you'll find someone. You're a catch! It's just a matter of time... and maybe fewer

tears."

Victoria and Tamara exchanged wide-eyed glances, their expressions slowly shifting as they both realized, with an air of tipsy resignation, that they were single too.

Eratz stopped in his tracks, blinking as he absorbed the scene.

"What is..."

He turned to the left and spotted Ryder sitting on the couch with Roger, both engrossed in a

conversation.

Milo and Cinderblaze were sprawled on the floor in front of the TV, watching the news. The pair occasionally made comments about the broadcast, their remarks growing stranger by the

second.

"The news says prices are rising," Ryder said hesitantly. "That's so bad."

Roger promptly agreed.

"Oh, definitely. Bad thing."

Both nodded in unison, then fell silent, glancing awkwardly at each other as if searching for

the next topic.

Milo hesitantly broke the quiet.

"Hey... doesn't that news reporter look like that lady I saw yesterday?"

Cinderblaze made a small noise, as if in agreement. Roger and Ryder exchanged glances, then

nodded solemnly.

"Yeah," Roger said.

"Definitely," Ryder added.

Another silence settled over the room, their eyes widening slightly as each struggled to thinkn/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

of something else to say.

Eratz raised a brow, quietly backing out of the room before he got dragged into the awkward exchange. He glanced toward the front door and noticed the open space outside. There, Mercury was on the ground, doing an intense set of ab exercises. Her determination

shone through her gritted teeth as Kaida and Catarina stood nearby, cheering her on with

exaggerated enthusiasm.

"Come on, Sis! You got this!" Kaida cheered.

"Baby jacked! Baby jacked! Nyah!" Catarina added.

A few steps away, Colin stood with her hands covering her face, her expression torn between

fear and deep concern.

Eratz leaned against the doorframe, scanning the chaotic scene in front of him. A slow

realization washed over him as he muttered under his breath.

"What the hell is going on here?"