The ruins trembled as golden flames erupted from the Divine Lion, its emerald eyes burning with defiance. Even as Leon's taming sigil pulsed beneath them, the beast resisted, its body radiating raw power.
> [Taming Progress: 5.2%]
[Warning: Target is resisting with immense force.]
Leon narrowed his eyes.
> "You're just as stubborn as I remember."
The Divine Lion let out a deafening roar, its golden mane blazing like a miniature sun. The sheer force of its energy cracked the ancient stone walls, sending shockwaves rippling through the ruins.
Even Leon's strongest beasts—Nyx, the Celestial Moon Panther, and Thunderhorn, the Stag of Storms—were forced to step back.
This was expected. A Mythic-grade beast wouldn't submit so easily.
But Leon wasn't worried.
> "I tamed you once before, Raigun. I'll do it again."
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The Struggle for Dominance
The Divine Lion lunged, its massive claws wreathed in divine fire.
Leon reacted instantly.
> "Nyx, Shadow Lock!"
Dark tendrils emerged from the shadows, wrapping around the lion's legs, momentarily restraining its movements.
> "Thunderhorn, Discharge!"
A crackling bolt of lightning surged from the stag's horns, arcing through the air before striking the lion's side. Sparks danced across its golden fur as the beast growled, its resistance flaring up once more.
> [Taming Progress: 12.7%]
Leon clenched his fist. He was making progress, but the beast still refused to surrender.
Then, suddenly—
> [Warning! You are being subjected to a Mental Suppression Test.]
Leon's body stiffened as immense pressure crashed into his mind. It was as if an invisible claw was trying to tear into his consciousness, seeking to break his will.
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A Battle of Wills
Leon staggered, his vision blurring for a brief moment.
This was Raigun's final resistance—the true challenge of taming a Mythic-grade beast.
If Leon's will wasn't strong enough, the Divine Lion would crush him mentally, ending the taming process in failure.
> "You think this will stop me?"
Memories from his past life surged forward—the years of war, of endless battles, of clawing his way to the top while everyone doubted him.
Leon gritted his teeth.
> "I have already died once."
"There's nothing left in this world that can break me."
A wave of resistance surged from within him.
> [Mental Suppression Resisted.]
The Divine Lion's body trembled, its golden flames flickering for the first time.
> [Taming Progress: 38.5%]
[Taming Progress: 52.2%]
Leon stepped forward, eyes locked onto the beast's.
> "Submit."
The taming sigil flared, its glow intensifying as it forced the lion down. Raigun let out one final, thunderous roar—then, slowly, it lowered its head.
> [Taming Progress: 89.6%]
[Taming Complete.]
Leon exhaled, sweat dripping from his brow.
> [You have successfully tamed: Divine Lion – Raigun (Mythic).]
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A New Ally
The once-proud guardian of the ruins now stood beside Leon, its golden mane still flickering with power.
Leon placed a hand on its massive head, feeling the warmth of divine energy.
> "You belong to me now, Raigun."
The Divine Lion let out a low growl, one of recognition, not defiance.
A system notification appeared:
> [Your Beast Roster has been updated.]
Nyx, the Phantom Stalker (Epic - Level 72)
Celestial Moon Panther (Mythic - Level 90)
Raigun, the Divine Lion (Mythic - Level 95)
Abyssal Serpent (Elite - Level 70)
Frostclaw Wolf (Rare - Level 69)
Thunderhorn Stag (Elite - Level 68)
Two-headed Shadow Hawk (Rare - Level 67)
Leon smirked.
Raigun was one of the strongest beasts in the Western Continent, and now he had tamed it before the players even left the Beginner's Village.
> "They're about to step into the real world of Devia... but by the time they do, I'll be so far ahead, they'll never catch up."
He turned toward the exit of the ruins.
The real game was about to begin.
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