Beast Hack: Customizing Beasts and Capturing Beauties-Chapter 449: Come for the Monsters, Stay for the Muffins

Fiona hovered high above Luxoria Castle.

Below her, a sea of people filled the castle plaza and nearby sky bridges.

The crowd kept growing.

Viewers from all over the region had come just to see the Vornis Competition live.

She smiled behind her visor.

"Wow," she said to the stream, spinning slowly mid-air.

"That's a lot of people."

Fionyx shifted into a glowing megaphone that floated near her shoulder.

"Alright, stream fam!"

"I've got a quick announcement for everyone down there on the ground!"

The drones around her all zoomed in at once.

Her voice echoed across the plaza.

"If you're here just to watch..."

"Don't worry, we've got you covered!"

She pointed toward the rows of elegant silver chairs that had just unfolded from the sides of the plaza.

"We've set up VIP seats for every guest."

"Yes, even if you just walked in five minutes ago!"

The audience below cheered as several drones guided them to the newly revealed seating areas.

"And for all my lovely supporters who skipped breakfast..."

"Free refreshments are now being served on both sides of the arena!"

On cue, several spectral staffs flew through the crowd carrying glowing trays.

They were stacked with pastries, drinks, and fresh fruit cups.

Kids cheered. Adults applauded.

Even a few beasts wagged tails or flapped wings excitedly.

---

[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@BunCrunch: FREE FOOD?? SHE LOVES US

@CoreDrinker: WHO'S HANDING OUT THOSE DRINKS I'M HUNGRY

@SkySnack: I GOT A LUXORIA BERRY MUFFIN LET'S GOOO

@GlowFan94: BRO I JUST CAME TO WATCH AND I'M GETTING VIP TREATMENT

@TamerToast: THIS IS BETTER THAN MY LAST BIRTHDAY

---

Fiona laughed. "Remember!"

"If you're joining the actual competition, please proceed to the inner prep zone."

"ONLY if you have a valid Vornis contract!"

She leaned a bit closer to the drone camera.

"There's only a handful of you, I know."

"That's what makes this competition so rare."

She spun once more in the air, her stage lights adjusting to spotlight the arena below.

"Most people don't even have a Vornis. That's why today is so special."

"The beasts you're going to see? They're custom. They're wild. They're powerful."

Fionyx shifted into a spinning crown made of light.

"And only the best of them will take home the crown."

---

[Luxoria Castle App – LIVE CHAT]

@SharpFangs: FINALLY SOME REAL BEAST CONTENT

@VornisHype: WHO'S READY FOR SOME METAL EVOLUTIONNN

@MistClaw: IF THEY DON'T EVOLVE MID-FIGHT I'M OUT

@SnackLord: WAIT… IS THAT DONUT FILLED WITH SUNBERRY JAM?

@HexShell: I JUST CAME TO WATCH BUT NOW I WANT A VORNIS

---

Down below, the crowds were settling in. Some waved up at the camera drones.

Others adjusted their seats and munched happily on the food provided.

The vibe was fun. Relaxed. But the air still carried weight.

This wasn't just a stream anymore.

It was a live event.

And everyone knew it.

Fiona floated down a little, still high enough to be seen but close enough for the crowd to cheer.

She gave a bright wave.

"To everyone here and everyone watching from home..."

"Welcome to Luxoria Castle's Vornis Competition."

"Let the show begin soon."

She gave one last wink.

"And trust me… you don't want to blink."

---

In the inner zone, behind the main arena, the Vornis owners were preparing.

Most stood quietly with their beasts, checking some parts of their armor.

Donnie Aldren was one of them.

He stood alone near the back wall, arms crossed.

He was wearing a sleek black combat suit and a black mask that covered the upper half of his face.

His real name wasn't listed on the entry file. He made sure of that.

Right now, he wasn't Donnie Aldren, the new CEO of Beast Castle.

He was just another masked competitor.

Around him, the atmosphere was quiet but tense.

The other competitors barely spoke. They all knew that this wasn't just a battle.

This was a stage. A spotlight.

And Luxoria Castle had set the bar high.

Donnie looked up at the glowing lights above the arena dome.

He could hear the crowd already.

He could even hear Fiona's voice still echoing on the outside speakers.

He muttered quietly to himself, "This is insane…"

He glanced around.

"Free seats. Free food. A competition this big…"

"All just to show off sovereign-tier beasts?"

He shook his head, impressed despite himself.

"And all the watchers?" He looked toward the exit hallway where drones hovered.

"They're not just fans. They're all S-Rank tamers or higher."

He chuckled once under his breath.

"They had to pass through the Luxoria Mist Forest just to get here."

"That alone filters out half the planet."

His fingers tightened slightly.

"This is why Beast Castle can't fight them."

His eyes narrowed under the mask. "They don't play the same game."

Suddenly, he heard a voice beside him.

"True," someone said.

"It's not just Beast Castle. Even our families need to think carefully now."

Another voice added, "Luxoria Castle may be looked like simple group..."

"But when they move, they move like a storm."

Donnie turned, surprised.

Standing just a few feet away were two people he recognized instantly.

The first was Caelan Valefor.

Tall, broad-shouldered, arms crossed like a fortress.

The second was Velmara Myralis.

Lean and powerful, lightning-colored strands in her dark green.

Her arms were folded too, but her stance was ready, like she could move at any moment.

Donnie blinked behind his mask.

What are these two doing here?

He had only heard rumors before

Two of the most dangerous young tamers in the Sovereign Beast World.

Caelan didn't look at Donnie directly.

"You're not wrong, stranger."

"Luxoria's not aiming to compete. They're showing dominance."

Velmara nodded slowly.

"They're not here to grow their name."

"They're here to remind us they still own the top."

Donnie kept his voice neutral. "Then why are you two here?"

Velmara gave a faint smile.

"Same reason as you."

Caelan cracked his knuckles, his gaze firm.

"To test our Vornis… and prove that the strength of our families still matters on this stage."