“Hahaha…” Henry Bennett burst out laughing. The two lion warriors looked embarrassed, exchanged glances, let out a fierce roar, and lunged at him together. Henry Bennett showed no fear, knocked his clubs together, and charged forward to meet them!

“Clang!” Another harsh metallic screech rang out. Suddenly, Henry Bennett loosened his grip, and both spiked clubs dropped to the ground. The two lion warriors, focused only on using their strength, were caught off guard by their opponent’s sudden release. They instantly lost their balance and tumbled forward!

Henry Bennett shrank his body and slipped through the gap between the two lion warriors. With a gentle push of his palms behind him, the two lions flew out with a “whoosh!”

“Using force against force!” The Grand Duke Cameron’s expression changed slightly. “Is it really just a magical beast?” Henry Bennett laughed heartily, accelerated toward the Grand Duke, and reached out his large hand, intending to seize Cameron.

Unexpectedly, Cameron struck like lightning. Her seemingly delicate, slender fingers clamped onto Henry Bennett’s wrist like steel pincers. With a flick and a push outward, Henry Bennett let out a wail and was thrown four or five meters away.

He shook his head as he got up, clutching his wrist, which now bore three swollen, red finger marks! “Impressive!” Henry Bennett praised, enduring the pain.

The Grand Duke Cameron looked at him calmly, composed and unruffled. Even in battle, she maintained her unique noble bearing. “I am a nine-star warrior myself. Otherwise, how could the position of Grand Duke of Tunhai City—a post so coveted—have fallen to me?” Henry Bennett suddenly understood. He knew this couldn’t be kept secret, so he simply tore off the beast skin he wore, tossing it to the ground. “I’m not a divine beast. I was human all along!” It’s easy to imagine the shock this caused in the ducal mansion. What was the Grand Duke’s status? To be deceived in her own domain! The little old man Raymond immediately jumped up, clamoring to lead the guards to capture the despicable fraud and severely punish those audacious enough to deceive even the Grand Duke.

Cameron waved her hand lightly, watching the freshly washed Henry Bennett with great interest. “Black eyes and black hair, hmm, that’s really rare…” She pondered for a moment, her fingers gently caressing her cheek in a graceful, soft motion. “You’ve really never trained in martial arts?” Henry Bennett nodded. “Never.” How could a nine-star warrior not see through him? She was only asking to confirm. “Your Grace, please give the order quickly, lest those shameless frauds escape too far!” Behind Raymond stood the four lion warriors, vowing earnestly.

Suddenly, Cameron smiled. “Raymond, go make preparations. I want to pay my respects to Bishop Brooks.” Raymond was puzzled. “Your Grace, aren’t we going to pursue those despicable frauds?” Cameron shook her head. “They didn’t know either. Let it go. Go prepare, we’re leaving soon. Bring… oh, sorry, what’s your name?”

“Henry Bennett.”

“All right, bring Mr. Henry Bennett.”

“Why bring him along?” Raymond wondered, but though he was puzzled, he obeyed and went off to prepare the carriage and travel arrangements.

At the Temple of Tunhai City, after the Grand Duke Cameron respectfully saluted the goddess, Bishop Brooks asked kindly, “Honored Grand Duke, what brings you here today?” Cameron said, “Bishop Brooks, I’m here to recommend someone to you. He was born a warrior, so I’d like to recommend him as your nineteenth Guardian Beast Warrior!” Brooks smiled faintly. “Your Grace, you know the selection of Guardian Beast Warriors is very strict. We cannot recommend anyone unqualified to the goddess—that would be a sin.” Cameron nodded. “I believe this man is capable. He’s never trained in any martial arts or magic, yet he easily defeated four four-star warriors!”

“Ah, is that true?” Bishop Brooks couldn’t help but show a surprised expression. He looked at Henry Bennett behind the Grand Duke, a little skeptical that this not-so-strong-looking young man could defeat four four-star warriors alone.

Cameron glanced at Henry Bennett, who stepped forward—this was his chance to show off in front of a beautiful woman. Henry Bennett looked around, pointed to a nearby statue of a monster over three meters tall, and Bishop Brooks nodded. Henry Bennett hugged the statue, let out a low growl, and the statue shook—he actually lifted it up!

Bishop Brooks smiled in satisfaction and nodded. “Very good! I trust the Grand Duke’s judgment. He definitely hasn’t trained in any martial arts. With such innate strength, he’s sure to pass the Guardian Beast Warrior test, hahaha…” The Grand Duke Cameron looked at Henry Bennett with satisfaction, and Henry Bennett grinned foolishly, almost pounding his chest like a gorilla.

“Buddha bless me!” Henry Bennett’s mother’s catchphrase was quickly becoming his own.

“Come, follow me to the rear hall. We’ll begin the test right away!” For Bishop Brooks, adding another Guardian Beast Warrior to Tunhai City was undoubtedly good news—it meant his army would become even stronger!