The Strongest Beast Tamer With the Strongest System-Chapter 21: Level 9

"I understand your intention..." Laura didn’t need further explanation about what Leonardo wanted to achieve with the video.

After all, Lawyer Wilson would definitely panic if that footage reached Margaret.

Not only could he lose his position—he and his daughter could become enemies of the Harvey Family.

And the daughter had openly called Margaret a bitch. There was no way Margaret would pretend she hadn’t heard that.

"But I won’t handle something like this," Laura continued coldly. "This isn’t a lawyer’s responsibility. You can deal with opposing counsel yourself. Just tell him to persuade Margaret to agree to all your demands. He’ll likely convince his client they have no other choice."

"Can’t you handle it?" Leonardo asked, frowning.

"I already told you—it’s not a lawyer’s job. Unless you pay extra."

Leonardo, "..."

"Isn’t 500,000 enough?"

"Not enough. Add 200,000. Pay everything now."

Leonardo rolled his eyes—but in the end, he paid.

He knew this wasn’t something he could manage alone.

Without a top-tier lawyer, the court could easily turn against him again—perhaps even reinstate him as a suspect.

Evidence meant nothing in the hands of ordinary people.

"I’ll take care of it now..." Laura said before ending the call.

DING!

(EXP Ellie has been filled, Ellie has leveled up to Level 8!)

Once again, Ellie leveled up.

Level 6 to 7, then 7 to 8.

Leonardo had accumulated 13 Evolution Points so far.

(If you’re tired, you can come back,) Leonardo sent a message.

He had only aimed for two levels.

(Boss, I can still continue. I’ll return after reaching Level 9!) Ellie replied eagerly.

(Alright. But once you hit Level 9, come back immediately.)

Leonardo didn’t object if Ellie felt capable.

He remained relaxed at the café, planning to buy warm roasted meat for her when she returned.

Meanwhile, he kept listening to Mary and Elsa badmouth Margaret.

The more he heard, the more he realized Margaret truly was vicious.

She didn’t commit cruelty only for benefit—but for pleasure. For amusement. To cure boredom.

DING!

(EXP Ellie has been filled, Ellie has leveled up to Level 9!)

Less than an hour—and she leveled up again.

Leonardo didn’t know how she was hunting.

He didn’t care—as long as no one saw her.

He began distributing his Evolution Points—now totaling 23.

<Statistics> (Beast Buff Power: 4.2) +2

(Strength: 3.3) +2

(Defense: 3.2) +2

(Agility: 3.4) +2

(Intelligence: 6.6) +3.5

(Vitality: 3.3) +2

(Stamina: 6.6) +3.5

(Mana: 8.5) +4

The increase was nearly triple.

Leonardo didn’t just feel stronger—he felt transformed.

Far beyond ordinary humans.

Superhuman.

Crack! Crack!

When he stretched, the sound echoed sharply—like glass fracturing.

(Boss, I’m heading to your location!) Ellie’s voice rang in his mind.

(I’ll wait. Tonight, you can buy anything you want.)

(Really?!) Ellie’s excitement was palpable.

Leonardo smiled faintly and began packing up.

He retrieved his phone and slipped the laptop into his bag.

Mary and Elsa eventually left as well—apparently exhausted from gossiping.

Judging by their comfort, they likely frequented this café just to talk behind Margaret’s back.

Ellie didn’t keep him waiting long. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

He saw her descending swiftly from the sky.

Her body wasn’t clearly visible—but her red eyes shone like stars.

(Hide yourself,) Leonardo ordered.

He didn’t want anyone seeing him with an owl.

Ellie vanished instantly. A second later, Leonardo felt her presence on his shoulder.

(Boss, I’m a bit tired. Can I touch your necklace?)

(Of course.)

Leonardo didn’t mind.

There was still one restoration use left today.

Moments later, he felt her strength fully recover.

(So? What do you want?)

(I want roasted meat. Wagyu A5.)

Leonardo rolled his eyes, wondering where she’d learned that name.

Still, he indulged her request.

He went to another luxury restaurant and asked for it to be packaged.

Instead of returning to the abandoned apartment, Leonardo booked a room at a high-end hotel near the courthouse.

He couldn’t continue living in a powerless apartment. He would only return there to retrieve the hidden key when necessary.

At the hotel, he went straight to bed, letting Ellie feast happily.

He wasn’t physically exhausted—but suddenly felt sleepy.

Yet just as he lay down and closed his eyes—

His phone rang.

He checked it immediately—worried it might be Laura.

Instead, it was an unknown number.

But one he recognized.

Margaret.

Leonardo felt safe.

He was staying at a prestigious hotel owned by a corporation even stronger than the Harvey Family.

Curiosity won.

After a moment of thought, he answered—and activated recording.

"Hello," he said first.

Silence.

Only faint breathing.

He frowned.

"If you’re mute, don’t call. I’m trying to sleep."

"Anderson... who gave you the courage to oppose me?"

Her cold voice cut through the line.

Margaret.

"Do you say that to everyone who stands against you?" Leonardo replied calmly.

She sounded arrogant.

He wasn’t afraid.

"So you’ve gained some nerve. Do you think hiring a powerful lawyer means you can fight me?"

"No harm in trying. It must’ve unsettled you—or you wouldn’t be calling," he answered dryly.

"Tell me why you’re calling. Want me to withdraw the lawsuit?"

"As long as you withdraw it, I’ll stop targeting you. I could even support your development."

"Hahaha, you want me to become your subordinate? Why don’t you become mine instead?"

He laughed—then ended the call.

And turned off his phone network entirely.

Margaret wasn’t just cruel.

She had no shame at all.