When the Bloody Queen was summoned, she didn't unleash her full power like the wild bull shadow.
Instead, she wrapped herself tightly in her golden wings, seemingly holding a grudge against Eddie for forcing her back into the silver tome previously.
However, her presence was unmistakable.
The mere sight of her perfect wings radiating golden light, forming the unique aura of a gold king beast, left no doubt about her identity.
Sensitive warriors could sense her immense power without even looking.
A gold level three beast like the Bloody Queen might not be too impressive for top-tier fighters like Emperor Alexander and Elder Haye Yew, but her potential was limitless due to her status as a humanoid, intelligent battle beast.
This meant she had the potential to ascend to even higher levels, possibly reaching the platinum or even the mythical diamond level.
For Shawn Yew and Blaze Yew, it was agonizing to witness such a creature bound to Eddie, who was just a half-year novice in summoning.
Their jealousy was palpable, especially since they couldn't act against Eddie in the presence of Emperor Alexander and Elder Haye Yew.
They knew that the emperor, who valued talent above all, had likely taken a keen interest in Eddie, and any move against him could lead to dire consequences.
Remembering how Emperor Alexander had reacted furiously to the death of Quinn Yew, Eddie's father, they knew better than to provoke him. Although Alexander was generally kind and known as the smiling monarch, he was also the most ruthless ruler in terms of executions, not just among the three great emperors but across all the rulers of the Dragonrise Continent.
To calm the Bloody Queen, Eddie stroked her wings gently and tried to bribe her with promises of buying her sugar-coated hawthorns.
The onlookers were taken aback by such a scene, finding it hard to believe that a formidable creature like the Bloody Queen would be interested in such a simple treat.
The Bloody Queen extended a jade hand from beneath her wings and spoke in the language of the Abyss.
A language no one else understood, it seemed she was requesting something from Eddie.
The revelation that a battle beast could speak indicated she possessed high intelligence, a rarity even among gold-level beasts.
This drove Shawn Yew and Blaze Yew to the brink of despair, overwhelmed by how all the luck in the world seemed to favor Eddie, whom they had always viewed as a good-for-nothing.
Eddie, realizing the Bloody Queen wanted his Ashen Blade, tried to bargain with her by offering his Moon Blade instead.
Despite his reluctance, he had to concede, handing her a Dragon Crystal as payment for her services in battle.
His internal struggle with the implications of being involved with a battle beast was evident, yet his physical response betrayed his thoughts.
The Bloody Queen's excitement upon receiving the Dragon Crystal was palpable as she soared into the sky, her wings unfurling majestically, and let out an exuberant cry.
This display of power intimidated the weaker creatures in the arena, with some of Eddie's opponents' beasts trembling in fear, barely restrained from fleeing the battlefield.
Amidst the chaos, Eddie's opponents, Shawn Yew and Blaze Yew, managed to maintain control over their non-automaton beasts.
However, the palpable fear in the arena, caused by the Bloody Queen's presence and power, underscored the exceptional nature of Eddie's newfound ally.
As the Bloody Queen joyously circled the sky, her excitement at having obtained the Moon Blade and Dragon Crystal from Eddie was evident.
Eddie, realizing the financial implications of appeasing her demands every time she entered battle, knew he had to set boundaries and avoid spoiling her further.
The Bloody Queen's ability to speak, a sign of her high intelligence, left everyone in awe, and her demanding nature further highlighted her unique personality among battle beasts.
In the midst of this, the Barbarian Bull Shadow, Eddie's battle beast, displayed its ferocious strength by brutally dismantling the Iron Golem and the Nine-Headed Automaton summoned by Eddie's opponents.
The scene of the Barbarian Bull Shadow ripping apart the Nine-Headed Automaton and seizing its valuable core crystal was a shocking display of raw power.
Eddie's swift intervention to retrieve the crystal from Grey Wolf, who had snatched it in the chaos, underscored his determination to claim the spoils of battle. The Bloody Queen, too, was eager to partake in the plunder, but Eddie's firm reprimand, even to her, demonstrated his resolve not to let his battle beasts overstep their bounds.
The onlookers were astonished at Eddie's treatment of his powerful beasts, especially Grey Wolf, who, despite being kicked away, loyally returned to Eddie's side. Eddie's clear message that the Nine-Headed Automaton's crystal was off-limits to his beasts reinforced his dominance and control over his powerful allies.
The scene turned chaotic as the Bloody Queen, angered by Eddie's kick, unleashed a piercing scream that resonated throughout the arena. The sound was so overwhelming that lower-level beasts fainted and even the ordinary warriors were disoriented, seeing stars and on the verge of collapsing.
Eddie's opponents, Eddie's Day and Eddie's Blaze, struggled to maintain their composure under the assault of the Bloody Queen's screams.
Their protective shields spared them from the worst of the damage, but their battle beasts weren't so lucky.
The Fire Lion, Thunder Leopard, and Fire Guard suffered terribly, writhing in agony as blood gushed from their ears and they wailed in pain.
In a swift and brutal onslaught, the Bloody Queen descended upon the disoriented beasts, wielding the Moon Blade with lethal precision.
Within moments, she slaughtered all three bronze-level beasts, leaving behind a gruesome scene of dismembered bodies and scattered brains and blood.
The sight of the Bloody Queen, her hands, face, and body splattered with blood and brain matter, sent shivers down the spines of the onlookers.
Her satisfied smile as she held the blood-stained cores of her fallen prey only added to the horror of the spectacle.
Eddie's Day and Eddie's Blaze were devastated by the loss of their beloved beasts. Eddie's Day fainted from the shock of his defeat, while Eddie's Blaze knelt in despair, weeping over the remains of his Fire Lion.
Seizing the opportunity, Eddie commanded the Barbarian Bull Shadow to finish off his incapacitated and grieving opponents.
With no protective shields left, Eddie's Day and Eddie's Blaze were left vulnerable to the merciless attack of the Barbarian Bull Shadow. The chapter ends with a note of gratitude to the supporters and readers of the story.