Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties-Chapter 459: They Can’t Even Say It Out Loud

The light dimmed again.

Fiona floated above the stage, eyes locked on the next gate.

"Well, Luxoria fans," she called, voice playful, "we've had seven incredible entries…"

She paused and looked toward the final gate as it began to open.

"But now… our final contestant has arrived."

From the misted doorway, a tall, broad-shouldered man stepped out.

His heavy beaststeel mantle shifting with every confident stride.

Fiona blinked. "Wait. That's…"

She flew forward slightly, hovering above him.

"Caelan Valefor! From the famed Valefor family?"

The crowd gasped, then broke into murmurs.

Caelan stopped near the center and gave a simple nod.

He raised his hand.

A portal opened behind him, red mist leaking from the edges.

From within, a massive lion-shaped figure stepped out.

Its body was wrapped in iron-black plating laced with crimson Valenite veins.

The beast growled low, its fangs glowing red as molten metal dripped from its claws.

Fiona's eyes widened. "W-What is that?"

Caelan spoke, voice deep and steady.

"This is Vornis Vale."

"A war beast born from pain and iron."

"A Valefor family creation, forged using Valenite, our family's unique ores."

The beast stepped forward, each paw leaving behind smoking red claw marks.

Its red eyes glowed, scanning the arena like it was ready to crush anything that moved.

Fiona floated in a small circle, stunned.

"The armor… the veins… It's like it's alive."

"But… angry."

She turned toward Caelan. "You made this yourself?"

Caelan shook his head.

"No. I didn't make it."

"I earned it."

"This beast only bonds with pain, blood… and Valefor will."

The Vornis let out a deep, growling exhale, the air around it growing heavier.

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@CrimsonCore: bro that lion looks like it eats swords

@IronVow: molten claws??? who hurt him

@BloodSeal: Valefor family really pulled up last

@FinalStrike: this beast looks like a final boss

@VornisFan99: my phone is shaking HELP

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Fiona turned back to the crowd, her tone now more serious.

"This… this isn't just a show beast."

"This one's made to fight."

She turned back to Caelan.

"Still… this is a beauty contest, not a battlefield."

Caelan nodded. "Even rage can be beautiful."

Fiona chuckled nervously. "True… terrifying, but true."

"All right, Luxoria fans!" She shouted, flying higher.

"You've seen it. You've heard it. Now vote!"

"The final score depends on you!"

The drones hovered again.

Fans tapped their apps. Hands went up. The crowd buzzed with energy.

And finally—the screen lit up.

[Average Score: 9.3]

Fiona's jaw dropped again.

"Nine point three! Our second-highest score!"

She spun toward Caelan.

"That was a dangerous-looking beast, and still—so many fans were amazed."

Caelan simply gave a single nod.

"I don't need the top score," he said.

"I only need to stand at the end."

Fiona laughed.

"Well, with Vornis Vale beside you..."

She gestured toward the molten-clawed beast.

"I don't think anyone's getting past you easily."

Caelan gave a low laugh, arms crossed. "They can try."

He turned without another word, walking toward the exit gate.

Fiona called out, "Hey—Caelan!"

He paused, glancing back over his shoulder.

"You're not planning to skip the battle round, are you?"

Caelan gave a small smirk.

"I never skip a fight."

The crowd erupted in cheers as Vornis Vale let out one final growl, eyes glowing deep red.

It meant that it was ready to fight in the battle stage.

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Fiona floated mid-air again, glowing drones orbiting her like spotlights.

She raised her hand and spun in a full circle.

"Luxoria fans! That's it for the Beauty Showcase Round!"

She waved toward the scoreboard floating high above the arena.

"Eight contestants. Eight incredible custom Vornis. But…"

She grinned.

"There can only be one winner."

The screen pulsed.

[Winner – Score: 9.5]

[Masked Contestant – Elemental Knight Vornis Fusion]

The crowd roared.

"Let's give it up for…"

"Our mysterious man with the Elemental Knight Vornis!"

The masked contestant stepped out calmly, arms folded, his cloak swaying behind him.

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@ChompRoot: FUSION GUY WINS LET'S GOOOO

@StreamFlare: his beast was cooler than my entire life

@WhiskerBlast: 9.5??? that's basically legendary

@TapTapBoom: i still don't believe that was real

@FionaFan: she said "style AND power" and he did both

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Fiona clapped her hands.

"Now, now, calm down, everyone!" she said with a smirk.

"Let's not just celebrate…"

She raised one finger with a dramatic pause.

"Let's give him his prize."

The crowd blinked. Prize?

Even the masked man tilted his head slightly.

Fiona smiled even wider.

"Oh yes… Some of you thought this was just a beauty show, right?"

She chuckled. "I never said there wouldn't be a reward!"

Cheers erupted.

Fiona continued, "The first stage had a secret reward!"

"I just didn't announce it earlier to keep things spicy!"

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@PlotTwistPie: SHE LIED IN HD

@PrizeOrNothing: WHAT KIND OF PRIZE??

@SilverBug: bro better get a castle key or something

@FireSnax: is it a date with Fiona?!

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"Now then," Fiona said, pointing at the masked man. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"Please follow Miss Liline to meet Lord Lucius himself."

She winked. "Your prize is..."

"Well, let's just say it's secret. Too good to say out loud."

From a side hallway, Liline appeared gracefully.

"Right this way, sir," she said, motioning calmly.

The mysterious man nodded once and followed without a word.

Fiona turned back to the audience.

"Sorry everyone—no spoilers! But trust me, it's worth it."

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@RiftRanger: THE PRIZE IS TOO STRONG TO ANNOUNCE

@GigaWin: plot armor prize fr

@KnightFan7: secret prize means it's a big one

@LuxGuessr: I bet it's a beast license or a custom ore

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Fiona raised both hands again.

"Now then!"

"Battle fans, get ready!"

"Because the combat round will begin in two hours!"

The audience cheered.

"But!"

Fiona held up her hand again, this time more serious.

"If you need to go to the bathroom, grab food, stretch your legs—do it now."

"And as for our eight contestants..."

Her tone shifted just a bit sharper, though still playful.

"You've all seen what each other brought to the table."

She floated down slightly, arms crossed with a smirk.

"If you're scared that your Vornis might get..."

"Well, completely broken—"

She twirled once and pointed toward the private gate exit.

"You can still drop out before battle starts. We won't judge."

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[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@ArmorBreak: NOT THE RETIRE BUTTON

@IronShell: Fiona said "save yourself" real smooth

@BeastBank: i'd quit too if I saw Vornis Vale up close

@SnackGrabber: bathroom first, trauma later

@FionaRules: SHE REALLY GAVE A WARNING AND A SMILE

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Fiona gave one final bow midair.

"We'll return in two hours, same stage—more fire, more beasts, and real fights."

"Don't miss it."

"Luxoria Castle out—for now!"

The camera drones zoomed back as the lights faded slightly, transitioning to break mode.

But the air stayed buzzing.

Because everyone knew…

The battle was going to be a war.