Global Beast Mastery: Only I Can See the Hints

Time passed little by little.

For the warriors at the Genosha border, time was a rather vague concept.

The distance of over nine hundred meters separated the Genosha soldiers from the Kingston soldiers.

Some warriors with better eyesight could clearly see the expressions on the faces of their enemies.

They had been standing off against the Kingston army here for several days now.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Captain, is the war really going to start soon?" someone asked in a low voice.

The squad leader first glanced around, ensuring no one was paying attention, before quietly replying:

"Maybe, it's hard to say. But even if the war does start, those worthless Kingston fools won't be our match!"

"Captain, I'm a bit nervous. Do you think Charles will agree to participate in the alchemist duel? If he does..." The soldier who had initially asked spoke cautiously.

Before he could finish, other soldiers in the same squad immediately turned to glare at him, silencing him.

"Are you really willing to betray a hero for a fleeting peace, a false peace? Is that what you want?" A calm yet authoritative voice slowly rose.

Fear and dread appeared on the soldier's face, and he quickly opened his mouth to explain:

"General! I didn't mean that. I was just curious, I..."

Before he could finish, Mason's accompanying soldier dragged him out and threw him to the ground.

Mason slightly lowered his gaze, glancing at the trembling young soldier. He showed no pity, his expression remarkably flat, cold even.

"You don't need to explain. I don't need your explanation. You just need to understand one thing: the moment the enemy's army moves, peace is already dead!"

"Genosha doesn't need a temporary peace, what we need is real peace. How do we achieve peace?"

"Does anyone want to answer me? How can we obtain true peace?"

Mason's last two questions were directed at the other soldiers before him. He scanned the room, and no one looked down, instead, they responded with excitement and fervor:

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

Mason looked around at the soldiers with battle fervor on their faces and nodded in satisfaction.

Only victory, the victory of war or a strategic victory, can bring peace and maintain it!

"Take him away and hang him in the camp, he won't eat or drink for three days." Mason said without looking back at the soldier on the ground as he turned to leave.

In fact, the soldier's confusion was shared by the other soldiers present.

This was normal, Mason was also curious about whether Charles would agree to participate in the alchemist duel.

However, the moment the topic was brought up, that soldier had already made a mistake.

Uncertain matters should remain in one's heart. Once brought up, especially in front of so many warriors, it could inevitably affect morale.

At this critical juncture, with Genosha and Kingston soldiers locked in a standoff, any loss of morale had to be taken seriously.

Hanging that soldier in front of the camp was meant to serve as a warning to the others!

Mason gazed silently at the Kingston army not far away.

This was the border between Genosha and Kingston, with a boundary marker standing at the center of the two armies of ten thousand.

What had always blocked the two armies was never the boundary marker itself, but the internal power struggles of the nations.

Now, the focus of the struggle had shifted from nation to nation to Charles, due to the interference of Quinn, the master-level alchemist of the Haunted Marsh.

"A mere eighteen-year-old boy becoming the focal point of the rivalry between two nations, the pressure is unimaginable." Mason thought to himself.

At that moment, a soldier suddenly appeared, sprinting from the rear of the Genosha army. He was a messenger, responsible for conveying various pieces of information.

"General, news from Calivia: Charles has agreed to participate in the duel between alchemists!" the messenger said softly.

Mason first sighed in relief, this meant there shouldn't be a massive conflict between Genosha and Kingston anytime soon.

Then, Mason recalled Nathaniel's arrangements and began to take action.

He slowly walked up to the high platform at the front of the army, looked at the microphone in front of him, took a deep breath, and said loudly:

"You all saw what just happened."

"I know you're all curious about whether Charles will agree to participate in the alchemist duel. Now, I have the latest news for you: Charles has agreed to participate."

Mason paused for a moment, looking at the increasingly restless army, and after waiting a while, he spoke again:

"I see some of you wearing relieved smiles. Is it amusing?"

"A hero, aware of the odds against him, chooses to sacrifice his future for a temporary reprieve. Is that funny?"

"Charles is doing this for you, for the people, for the entire nation. He has chosen to take a risk, and what about you?"

Mason fell silent once more. The atmosphere in the crowd began to shift from initial relief and relaxation to a heavy oppression, as all the soldiers fell into deep thought.

Mason gave them a moment to ponder, then asked again:

"Can anyone tell me why Charles is doing this?"

"Since no one is answering, let me tell you: he is believing in you. He believes that if given enough time, you will overcome all enemies and earn unprecedented respect for Genosha."

"He is counting on you, trusting that you won't let his sacrifice be in vain!"

"Tell me, what should you do?"

From the silent army, a thunderous response erupted. Countless soldiers opened their mouths, their faces flushed, shouting loudly:

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

...

In Genosha, the news that Charles had agreed to participate in the alchemist battle tomorrow spread through every street and alley.

Those who believed in Charles thought he wouldn't have made this decision unless he was confident, especially since everything he had done since arriving in Calivia had been successful.

Those who were worried did not doubt Charles, they simply felt that Seven from the Haunted Marsh was significantly stronger than him.

In terms of alchemy, Genosha's environment and level were not on par with the Haunted Marsh.

Most of this group were alchemists or individuals with a good understanding of alchemy.

It can be said that they were quite professional, and thus different from the general public, they knew the gap between Charles and Seven.

"Ah, if only Charles were given more time, he would definitely show that dog Seven what a true genius really is!"

"Exactly, even geniuses need time to grow. If Charles fails, he won't be able to practice alchemy anymore, and that would be a loss for the entire alchemy world!"

"Quinn is still with the Haunted Marsh Chemist Guild, and he doesn't care about this at all, it's just outrageous!"

"Why have I heard that Charles hasn't been training in the training room for the past few days? Does that mean he must have made some significant progress to agree to the duel with Seven?"

"It's only been a few days. Can Charles really go from a high-level alchemist to a master-level alchemist? If he can do that, I'll swear off lust for a year!"

In response to the discussions online, the Cyber Academy, the Genosha government, and the Genosha Alchemist Guild had no response or statement to make.

This only intensified the public's concerns in Genosha.

Meanwhile, at the Cyber Academy,

Nathaniel, Jamie, Colton, and Charles were deep in discussion.

Colton spoke up, "Tomorrow is the day the alchemist duel begins. Quinn contacted me and wants me to agree to the live-streaming permissions."

Everyone present understood that Quinn's intention was to further embarrass Charles and Colton.

"For an alchemist duel, live-streaming requires the consent of both parties. I'm wondering if agreeing might expose any weaknesses." Colton slowly expressed his thoughts.

According to general logic, no one would want to participate in a duel they were certain to lose in front of so many people, that would be humiliating.

"It's fine, just agree to it. Things have come to this point, and even if Quinn notices something amiss, he can't backtrack now." Nathaniel said casually.

He also planned to let the frontline soldiers watch Charles's live stream. Mason's actions were going smoothly, after a speech, he had portrayed Charles as a hero sacrificing for the nation and the people.

Next, this tragic hero would create a miracle under everyone's watchful gaze. Such a strong contrast would shape a legend that everyone would remember in their hearts!

"Is it really necessary? I just want to get the duel over with." Charles weakly expressed his thoughts.

Jamie, Nathaniel, and Owen quickly turned their heads to look at him.

Under the gaze of two eighth-level Beast Masters and a master-level alchemist, Charles sighed and said slowly:

"Alright, I will try to make it look like a difficult victory over Seven."

He hadn't wanted to do this, he just wanted to quickly end the tedious duel. However, to cooperate with Nathaniel's plan, he had to waste a little time.

Just thinking about earning a thousand gold coins from Quinn made Charles's dissatisfaction fade away.

"Charles, don't be nervous tomorrow. If things get tough, just go with your instincts. Make sure nothing unexpected happens." Nathaniel thought for a moment and still felt that Charles's well-being was the most important.

Charles shrugged casually and replied:

"One Seven, one Quinn, is hardly enough to make me nervous."