Surrounded by Five Beast Lords novel Chapter 88

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As for Lioren, he couldn’t wesa combat strit in his big cat form, but Mindy thoughtfully prepared a set of lightweight armor for him, covering his back and vital areas.

The black and white patterns peeked out from the edges of the armor, giving him a fierce yet somehow adorable look

Dora Southwell had to admit that the four of them standing together in their custom combat suits was a sight to behold.

‘Alright, since the suits are sorted, let’s get down to assigning tasks,” she said, pulling her attention back to business.

‘Clive, you’re on route planning and combat command.

‘Rafe, you’re on intelligence analysis and mineral vein location.

‘Elmer, you’re on logistics support and medical aid.

‘Lioren, you’re on reconnaissance and early warning.”

She paused, looking at them. “This mission is dangerous, and I don’t want anyone getting hurt.

‘So, teamwork comes first, personal glory comes second. Got it?”

The four males exchanged glances and, for once, all nodded in unison.

Just then, the doorbell chimed again. Dora, already at the door, opened it and found a package hovering outside.

The silver-white metal box had no indication of who sent it, just her name and address.

She glanced over at the males, who were gathered around the map, looking puzzled.

‘Did any of you buy something again?” she asked.

Clive looked up. “Not me.”

Elmer, munching on a slice of watermelon that Dora just cut, shook his head, his words muffled. “Not me…

Lioren glanced up from his high chair, his amber eyes flicking over the box as his tail swayed. “Not me.”

Rafe wiped his mouth elegantly. “I just went broke. All my starcoins went into that rest pod.”

Dora frowned, feeling a bit uneasy, and ran a scan over the box with her detector, nothing hazardous detected.

Once she was sure it was safe, she keyed in the password and opened the box.

Inside, the box was neatly packed with nutrient drinks, her favorite berry flavor, from a classic brand that’s nearly impossible to find across the interstellar.

Next to them was a beautiful women’s combat suit, folded perfectly.

When she unfolded it, she saw a light purple, form-fitting suit, with elegant silver armor at the shoulders and joints. The fabric had a soft, pearl-like sheen under the light.

But what really caught her attention was the faint floral scent drifting from the suit, the same fragrance she remembered from her mother, Vivienne Southwell.

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Her fingers curled slightly.

There was a card attached, the handwriting instantly recognizable, elegant and neat

“Dora, I watched your match. Im so proud of you.

“The wet season is coming soon, so please be careful.

“I had an old tailor make this suit for you, using materials from a Level 6 alien beast your big brother hunted it can protect you from the claws of a Level 6 alien beast.

“The nutrient drinks are your favorite, don’t forget to eat regularly.

“When you have time, come home for a visit.

“Mom will always love you.”

There was no signature, but the handwriting was a bit shaky, and the final drop of ink had spread across the paper as if a tear had landed on the page.

Vivienne had doted on her like her own daughter for eighteen years. All those warm moments, they were real.

Even after that huge fight with Iris over the engagement, even after she was kicked out in a fit of anger, that care and worry never really went away.

Dora held the card, her fingertips trembling slightly.

The living room fell silent.

Elmer set down his food, watching Dora with concern.

Clive stood up and walked over to her.

Lioren jumped down from his chair and nuzzled her leg.

Rafe wordlessly handed her a tissue.

Dora took a deep breath, holding back her tears.

“I promised I’d go see her after the competition,” Dora said, her voice thick with emotion. Tll go today

She turned to Elmer and Rafe. “Elmer, you’re coming with me.

“Rafe, you too. Since you’re the new guy, it’s time you met the parents.”

Elmer’s eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly

Rafe stood up with his usual grace. “It would be my honor.”

Clive spoke up. “I’ll stay here and supervise the house.”

He paused. “And handle a few… matters.”

Lioren glanced up. “I’ll stick around and help out.”

Dora just nodded without a second thought. “Alright, let’s go.”

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“The wet season is coming soon, so please be careful

Thad an old tailor make this suit for you, using materials from a Level 6 ahen beast your big brother hunted. It can protect you from the claws of a Level 6 alien beast

“The nutrient drinks are your favorite, don’t forget to eat regularly.

“When you have time, come home for a visit.

“Mom will always love you.”

There was no signature, but the handwriting was a bit shaky, and the final drop of ink had spread across the paper as if a tear had landed on the page.

Vivienne had doted on her like her own daughter for eighteen years. All those warm moments, they were real

Even after that huge fight with Iris over the engagement, even after she was kicked out in a fit of anger, that care and worry never really went away.

Dora held the card, her fingertips trembling slightly.

The living room fell silent.

Elmer set down his food, watching Dora with concern.

Clive stood up and walked over to her.

Lioren jumped down from his chair and nuzzled her leg.

Rafe wordlessly handed her a tissue.

Dora took a deep breath, holding back her tears.

‘I promised I’d go see her after the competition,” Dora said, her voice thick with emotion. I’ll go today

She turned to Elmer and Rafe. “Elmer, you’re coming with me.

‘Rafe, you too. Since you’re the new guy, it’s time you met the parents.”

Elmer’s eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly.

Rafe stood up with his usual grace. “It would be my honor”

Clive spoke up. “I’ll stay bere and supervise the house”

He paused. “And handle a few… matters.”

Lioren glanced up. “I’ll stick around and help our ”

Dora just nodded without a second thought. “Alright, let’s go.

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ve warched the hovercar disappear into the distance, then turned and headed back inside

A few minutes later, he changed into a pure black combat sun, a silver half mask covering his face

A Blackflame Trading Guild hoyercar parked quietly in the backyard.

The driver was Sceadu, his most trusted deputy and assistant.

When Sceadu saw Clive, he bowed his head respectfully. “Boss Clive,”

“Report,” Clive said, his voice icy as he slid into the hovercar.

Clive slid into the hovercar, his voice icy.

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“Rumors are spreading like wildfire,” Sceadu reported as he started the hovercar. “They’re saying the crystal source ore we re smuggling is coming from the Frostveil Planet.

‘The military has already sent people to investigate.

“Three of our Guild’s warehouses have been seized.”

Clive’s eyes flashed coldly. “Have you found out where the rumors started?”

‘We’re still looking into it,” Sceadu said.

‘So far, we’ve discovered the Shawn family has a batch of ‘black ore’ and they’re trying to use our reputation to legitimize it.

Clive’s eyes were icy. “Are we sure it’s the batch from the Frostveil Planet?”

‘Not yet,” Sceadu said. “They’re just negotiating, haven’t shown our people the goods yet.”

‘Hold off for now,” Clive said, tapping his fingers on the table./Does the Shawn family know about the crystal source ore in District 32?”

They probably do,” Sceadu replied.

Our informant says Cassian has been recruiting people lately, and he’s after District 32 too.”

Clive’s eyes narrowed. “What day?”

Tomorrow,” Sceadu said. “Same day as you guys.”

Interesting,” Clive said, a cold smirk curling at his lips.

‘If the ‘black ore’ they’re holding really is the crystal source ore from the Frostveil Planet, and they strike avem in District 32, they’ll have the perfect excuse to launder their stash and make it look legit

“The Shawn family really knows how to play their cards.

“Let’s find out who snatches the prize first.

“Keep an eye on them. If anything changes, let me know right away

“Yes, sir.” Sceadu replied.

Sceadu hesitated. “Boss Clive, if the Shawn family wants to use us to Lunder then stash of black ore, why would they bother

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picading the word about it?”

There’s definitely someone else working behind the scenes, live said, clowing his eyes and relaxing a bit feart out to the dark web and offer top starcons for information on where the crystal source one is coming from

“And pull together a complete record of all the Blackflame Trading Guild’s legal mineral trade:

“Yes, sir.” Sceadu replied.

The hovercar merged into the aerial traffic lane, heading toward the Blackflame Trading Guild’s headquarters on the Come

Planet.

Clive stared out the window at the scenery rushing past, but he couldn’t stop thinking about Dora. If she ever finds out who I really am… will she hate me, or just walk away?’ he thought, a trace of unease flickering in his eyes

Meanwhile, after making sure no one was home, Lioren vaulted over the backyard wall and slipped out.

He became a shadow, weaving swiftly through the alleys, and soon reached a private club at the edge of Core Planet, eine district.

The attendant at the entrance spotted him and bowed respectfully. “Mr. Soren Luster is waiting for you.”

Deep inside the club, a man in a black uniform with a stern face bowed respectfully. “Young Master

Lioren shifted back to his human form and walked into the private room.

“Soren, what’s going on with the Frostveil Planet?” Lioren asked, his voice low and authoritative.

Soren handed over a data pad. “The elders are making their moves more openly now.

“The head elder wants to call a council at the start of next month to formally talk about the Queen adopting an heir

“The second and third elders have already jointly nominated their granddaughters as candidates.”