Surrounded by Five Beast Lords novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Chapter 146

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Dora projected a hologram from the Optical Brain into the center of the living room, and Lucian’s message along with a guest list popped up at the same time.

Lioren glanced at it, his amber eyes suddenly turning cold. “Those elders from the Frostveil Planet…”

“You know them?” Dora asked.

“Of course I do,” Lioren’s voice grew colder.

“They’re the ones who teamed up with the Core Planet big shots and tried to cut me out of the inheritance.”

Clive set down the blueprint, his eyes deepening. “What does the Shawn family want with them?”

Dora stared at the guest list and suddenly laughed.

“Interesting.

“We just got out of Zone 32, and the Shawn family is already hosting a banquet.

“They’re even saying they’ve got a rare variant blueberry tree and are inviting everyone to check it out?”

Clive looked at her. “What do you think?”

Dora leaned back on the sofa, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

“We definitely have to go and see what kind of show they’re putting on.”

Elmer was stunned. “Go? Are you serious?

“But Dora, would the Shawn family even invite us?”

“Of course they will!” Dora flashed a radiant smile. “The way the Shawn family does things, they wouldn’t miss inviting my

mom.”

She paused, then glanced at the three in the living room.

“I’ll make sure you guys come with me!”

Not long after, there was a sound at the door. Rafe walked in, carrying an ornate, sizable box.

The box was about half a meter square, jet-black, with dark gold patterns etched across its surface, clearly something extraordinary.

It was still raining outside when he entered, but not a single drop of water had landed on the box.

Obviously, he’d protected it perfectly with his supernatural ability/

“Dory,” Rafe called softly, a rare hint of nervousness flickering in his blue eyes.

Dora was curled up on the sofa, sipping coffee, and looked up when she heard him.

Elmer was in the living room too, pretending to read with his white beast ears perked up, but he kept sneaking glances at

Rafe.

Lioren leaned by the window, his cat ears twitching and his tail swaying gently.

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Clive sat on another sofa, his eyes scanning the box in Rafe’s hands, his gaze sharpening just a bit.

The patterns on the box were the Sterling family’s exclusive seal for safeguarding their most valuable treasures.

“You’re back?” Dora set down her coffee cup. “Did it go well?”

Rafe walked over to her and gently placed the box on the coffee table.

“It went smoothly,” he said. “But before I left, I picked up something.”

He pulled out a gold-embossed invitation from inside his jacket and handed it to Dora.

“It’s an invitation to the Shawn family’s banquet.”

The atmosphere in the living room tightened.

Dora took the invitation and opened it.

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The gold-embossed lettering and flowery language read: [The Shawn family has acquired a rare mutated blueberry tree and is throwing a family banquet to celebrate. Rafe Sterling and his family are invited to join the festivities.]

“Even the Sterling family got an invite?” Elmer’s eyes went wide. “Guess they didn’t bother to send one my way…”

Elmer looked a little let down.

Lioren’s cat ears shot straight up, a cold glint flashing in his amber eyes.

“The Shawn family is casting a wide net for the elites, it’s obvious they’re up to something big.”

Dora closed the invitation, keeping her cool.

“The Shawn family’s just using this tree to get in good with the rich folks,” she said. “I bet the whole Zone 32 fiasco drained their wallets, so now they’re looking to cash in while they can.

“Those Shawn folks really know how to play their cards.”

Rafe nodded. “Yeah, that’s what I figured too. So, are we going or not?”

Just as Dora was about to speak, her Optical Brain suddenly vibrated.

It was Felix.

She picked up, and her third brother’s sharp-featured face popped up in the hologram.

“Dora,” Felix cut right to the chase. “Did you get the Shawn family’s invitation?”

“Honestly, I didn’t get one, but Rafe did,” Dora replied.

Felix nodded. “Mom got one too.

“She said, knowing Regina, now that things are out in the open, if she’s still inviting the Southwell family, she’s definitely plotting something.

“She’s planning to bring Iris and me along to see what kind of face Regina shows this time.”

He paused, concern flickering in his eyes. “What about you? Are you going?”

Dora thought for a moment. “Of course I’m going!

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“Mom and I are on the same page, Regina and Cassian are definitely up to no good.

“I wouldn’t miss this kind of drama for the world.

“I’ll be going with Rafe, Elmer, Lioren, and Clive.”

“What about Lucian?” Felix asked.

“He’s still got some military business to take care of, so he can’t come for now,” Dora replied.

Felix nodded. “Alright!

“Mom wants you to bring your outstanding beast mates and really drive them crazy!

“See you there!”

The call ended.

The living room fell silent.

Dora looked at Rafe, then at the big box on the coffee table. “What’s this?”

Rafe gave a small smile. “A gift.”

Elmer leaned in, his puppy eyes sparkling. “What kind of gift? What kind of gift?”

Rafe took a deep breath and opened the box.

In an instant, the living room was bathed in a rainbow of crystal light, turning it into a treasure vault.

Inside, thirty crystal ores were neatly arranged in rows.

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Each one was about the size of a fist, glowing in every color imaginable, deep blue fiery red, mysterious purple, golden yellow…

There were ten Primary Level 6 crystal ores in one row.

Another ten were Moderate Level 6 crystal ores.

The last ten were Pinnacle Level 6 crystal ores.

Thirty in total.

Dora’s breath caught for a moment.

Thirty crystal ores, all Level 6 or above, each one could fetch a sky-high price on the market.

Last time, they risked their lives in Zone 32, and even with Dora’s luck-boosting ability, they only managed to get three Pinnacle Level 6 crystal ores.

A whole box like this was enough to buy an entire small starship.

Elmer sucked in a sharp breath. “Th-this is…”

Lioren’s cat ears shot straight up, his tail freezing mid-sway.

A flash of surprise crossed Clive’s eyes.

Dora murmured, “Rafe, what’s all this for…”

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Rafe looked at Dora, his blue eyes shining with emotion.

“Dory, these are my most prized possessions,” he said, his voice gentle but sincere.

“I’ve been saving all these up for years.

“Some I picked up at auctions, others I got from hunting mutated alien beasts myself.

“I’m giving all of these to you, they’re yours now.”

He looked over at Clive, Elmer, and Lioren. “You can use them to help your beast mates get stronger.

“The higher their supernatural abilities, the safer you’ll be,” Rafe added softly, his concern clear in his voice.

Dora stared at the box full of high-level crystal ores, then at Rafe’s earnest face, feeling a surge of complicated emotions inside.

This man was famous in the business world, renowned for his sharp mind, his calculating nature, and his deep, inscrutable character.

He was still in his “probation period,” with only 25 points to his name, yet he offered up all his treasured high-level crystal

ores.

Not for himself, but so her other beast mates could get stronger.

“Rafe,” Dora said, her voice a bit rough.

Rafe immediately straightened up, his expression serious. “Right here!”

“For such a heartfelt engagement gift,” Dora flashed him a grin. “Twenty points for you!”

Rafe’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Elmer was counting on his fingers. “25 plus 20 makes 45 points!

“Rafe, you’re one step closer to being a full member!”

“But,” Dora stood up, “I’ve got a gift for you too.”

She reached into the part of her Spatial Realm where she kept her crystal ores, pulled out a separate box, and opened it.

A biting chill instantly filled the room, and the temperature in the living room dropped several degrees.