Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 260

Liora nodded, half-understanding the depth behind her grandmother's words. Ren's potential to rewrite the rules of cultivation had implications that went far beyond the academy.

The ripples of such knowledge could reshape power dynamics throughout the kingdom, altering hierarchies and traditions.

"By the way," Liora said, taking advantage of the pause, "the theoretical exams were interesting as well."

"Oh?" Selphira arched an eyebrow, her interest piqued. "And why were they?"

"Professor Mei's was particularly interesting," Liora explained, remembering the tension that had permeated the classroom that day. The air had been charged with ambition, each student more focused than they'd been all semester. "It was a historic record, more than 3 students obtained perfect scores."

Selphira smiled slightly, as if she could see beyond Liora's words. Her eyes gleamed with that particular awareness that had made her such a formidable political opponent for decades.

"And did our young beast breeder also achieve perfection?"

"Surprisingly, no," Liora couldn't hide a small hint of satisfaction. "He had an incorrect answer about what to do in a contingency, protocol for minors, in case of an abyssal invasion. He got a 99%. The only imperfect score among his 4 grades so far."

"Interesting," Selphira murmured, her eyes shining with amusement. "I imagine that has given hope to many who want to defeat him for the honor. Luna among them."

"Exactly," Liora confirmed. "Now several believe they can beat him in the final battles and match his grade for the semester honor."

Selphira nodded thoughtfully, as if rearranging pieces on an invisible board. Her fingers tapped a subtle rhythm against the armrest of her chair.

"And regarding your interest in defeating him..." she began, carefully choosing her words, "I understand you have a new card to play, judging by the confidence with which you move and the way your energy flows."

Liora tensed slightly. She hadn't explicitly mentioned anything about this, and the fact that her grandmother intuited it made her nervous. Selphira's perception had always been uncanny, but this seemed almost supernatural.

"I..." she hesitated, aware that revealing her Bashe would mean compromising Larissa's secret and possibly revealing more about Ren than would be fair to him without raising suspicions. "I'm not sure if using that possibility would be appropriate."

Selphira observed Liora with that penetrating gaze that seemed to read all her thoughts. The silence stretched between them, weighted with unspoken understanding.

"That tradition," she finally said, her voice strangely soft, "is a chain that simply helps us more easily distinguish exceptional women."

Liora looked at her grandmother with surprise. It was well known that Selphira was the only woman openly recognized as a double tamer, an achievement she had attained midway through her more than 100 years, when it was considered almost heresy and not just a matter of resource efficiency.

"I don't know how..." Liora began, but interrupted herself, unsure how to proceed. The implications of breaking with tradition, of stepping into the light as a double tamer, seemed both thrilling and terrifying.

"How everyone would react?" Selphira completed, an enigmatic smile forming on her lips. "My dear girl, do you really believe I wouldn't defend you?"

Liora blushed slightly, suddenly feeling like a small child again. The warmth spread across her cheeks, a rare show of vulnerability that she allowed few to witness.

"I'm not pressuring you," Selphira continued, her tone becoming more serious. "Each woman must choose her battles. I chose mine long ago, and paid the corresponding price. You will have to choose yours and not depend on other opinions. But you should know that I am here for you."

A contemplative silence filled the room as Liora assimilated her grandmother's words.