The Strongest Beast Tamer With the Strongest System-Chapter 76: Ancient Castle

Leonardo had thought this event would be held in a luxurious hotel in the city center—but it wasn’t.

Instead, they headed out of the city into a quiet plantation area.

Normally, no one passed through there at night, but this time, Leonardo saw quite a number of luxury cars.

"Over there!" Margaret suddenly pointed at a mountain that looked brightly lit even from afar.

"There’s an ancient castle up there..."

"Is your father coming too?" Leonardo asked.

"No... gatherings like this aren’t at my father’s level. People would just feel awkward and pressured... Even those at Level 40 rarely attend. They’re too busy with their own matters," Margaret shook her head.

That made sense.

Her father was already above Level 50. He and the Head of the Association were the only ones in City Z to reach that level.

They stood above the elite.

Even Awakener Level 40 and above were extremely rare, so they often saw themselves as beyond the level of ordinary elites.

In City Z, fewer than ten people had reached that level.

Leveling up might seem simple—just killing monsters—but at higher levels, monsters became overwhelmingly powerful.

One needed evolution, more skills, and talents just to keep up.

The car began climbing the mountain.

The road was wide and smooth, allowing every vehicle to ascend at high speed.

As they approached the peak, Leonardo finally saw the ancient castle. It looked worn, yet still radiated luxury.

It stood at the center, surrounded by a vast courtyard that served as a temporary parking area.

He thought they had arrived early, but the parking area was already nearly full.

"Who owns this castle?" Leonardo asked.

"An old wealthy family in City Z—the Allen Family," Margaret replied.

"That’s Mateo Allen’s family?" Leonardo mentioned a well-known name in the city.

He had graduated from their school the previous year—a young Awakener with exceptional talent.

Leonardo still remembered how the man had confessed to Margaret on graduation day, only to be rejected.

"Yes, he should be here," Margaret nodded.

"I thought that guy was perfect. I was on the same sports team with him, and he’s genuinely a good person. Why did you reject him?" Leonardo asked.

He didn’t find it strange that Margaret rejected Thomas—Thomas was arrogant and unlikeable, saved only by his background. Mateo Allen was completely different.

Leonardo didn’t think there was any woman who would reject him.

He had to admit—Mateo and Margaret looked perfectly matched.

Everyone would approve of their relationship.

"That’s a stupid question... You know my taste, don’t you?" Margaret glanced at him with a faint smirk, but suddenly held his hand.

"I can only love a man like you. Someone like Allen doesn’t suit me. Being friends or partners is fine, but he could never give me a sense of romance," she said while resting her head on his shoulder.

The bald driver in front couldn’t stop glancing at them, and Margaret’s actions nearly made him lose focus.

Fortunately, they had already arrived at the parking area, and the car came to a stop.

"What are you waiting for?" Margaret said when she noticed the driver still sitting still.

The bald driver quickly got out. He first opened the door for Leonardo so he could step out.

Then he went to Margaret’s side and helped her down.

In that brief moment, Margaret had already put on long black gloves, enhancing her elegance.

With so many luxury cars around, none stood out more than the others.

Everyone here could afford the finest vehicles.

But everything changed the moment Margaret appeared.

Even those looking elsewhere could feel her presence and turned toward her—only to be stunned by her breathtaking appearance.

Even mature women who believed they looked their best realized there was always someone above them.

Despite her young age, more people recognized Margaret than not.

She was famous among the upper class as the only daughter of James Harvey.

But who was the man beside her?

Everyone wondered.

This wasn’t just unusual—last year, she had come with several followers.

Today, she came with only one person.

And the way they held hands made it clear—it wasn’t a normal relationship.

Leonardo couldn’t deny feeling pressure from the gazes of the elite.

Only Margaret remained completely unfazed.

She walked forward, pulling him along.

Leonardo spotted several familiar faces—elite students from their school—but he wasn’t close to them.

Most of them smiled at him and Margaret.

There were no strict rules at this event.

The castle doors weren’t guarded. People entered freely.

He and Margaret walked inside, where he finally saw several prominent figures—such as the deputy mayor, the chief prosecutor, and the chief of police.

There were also many wealthy businessmen drinking within their own circles.

Overall, there seemed to be more people aged 30 to 40 and above than those in their 20s.

High school students like them were mostly just spectators in the corners.

Except for Margaret.

The deputy mayor, upon seeing her, immediately walked over with a bright smile.

He was a handsome middle-aged man who had begun gaining weight, making him look slightly plump.

"Miss Harvey, you grow more beautiful every time I see you... And who is this young man? Your boyfriend?" he said kindly, observing Leonardo with curiosity and nodding slightly, acknowledging his appearance and relaxed yet confident style.

"Yes, he’s my boyfriend," Margaret replied casually. "By the way, Uncle Harris, is it strange for me to be dating? Why does everyone seem so surprised?"

The deputy mayor smiled wryly.

"Perhaps they thought you didn’t need a partner. Even I’m surprised—I used to think the same. Now I’m curious how you met this young man."

"We’re classmates, so we’ve known each other for a long time. I brought him here because he might find something he needs..."

"Ohhh, if that’s the case, then he must be an Awakener just as talented as you..." The deputy mayor naturally assumed so.

There was no way Margaret would choose a random man without any strengths.

"What’s your name, young man?" he asked Leonardo.

"Leonardo Anderson..." Leonardo replied casually.

The deputy mayor seemed to ponder for a moment after hearing the name.

Perhaps he had heard it before, but not clearly.

In the end, only students at the school truly knew about them.

Others might have heard a thing or two, but nothing complete.

The deputy mayor didn’t dwell on it and instead asked, "What class are you? Maybe if I know what you need, I can ask around for you."

"I’m a Beast Tamer... Actually, what I want most right now are a Level 3 Resonance Core and Soul Conduit Crystal. But I don’t plan to trade—I barely have anything to offer in exchange... Expanding my knowledge is my main goal."

"Ohh..." The deputy mayor couldn’t hide his amazement—and naturally, his lingering doubts only deepened.

Recently, it seemed that Margaret had orchestrated a scheme to obtain the Beast Tamer class from her schoolmate.

Of course, the deputy mayor wouldn’t bring that up in front of them.

And he wasn’t the only one who came to greet Margaret.

The Chief Prosecutor and the Chief of Police also approached to speak with her.

But unlike the deputy mayor, they knew Leonardo very well.

Margaret’s scheme against Leonardo had involved their assistance.

The failure of that plan made them uneasy—they feared the Harvey family might replace them with more capable people.

They couldn’t understand how the two of them had ended up dating.

After chatting with them, Margaret pulled Leonardo to sit at a table filled with snacks and wine.

Leonardo observed the castle. It had an ancient structure, yet was illuminated by modern lighting.

Soft music echoed gently throughout the hall, enhancing the atmosphere.

This was purely a gathering for networking, building connections, and exchanging goods.

The mood was relaxed and casual.

Not long after they sat down, a handsome and elegant young man approached their table.

He radiated a bright aura—even older women found themselves captivated by him.

Yet his polite demeanor made everyone feel at ease.

"Harvey, Anderson, congratulations to both of you. I truly didn’t expect this..." he said with a smile.

"Allen, I hope you’re not jealous of Leonardo. I wouldn’t want you to become an enemy," Margaret replied, her gaze turning sharp for a brief moment.

"Come on, do I look that petty?" Mateo Allen said as he sat down.

Each table had six seats, so there was plenty of space.

He looked at Leonardo, who remained silent, and said,

"I’ve heard many impressive stories about you lately—and the most impressive one is that you’re dating the famous Miss Harvey. I’m sure this is the most remarkable romantic story. If you ever write it, I’ll be the first to buy your novel."

"Senior Allen, you flatter me. I’m just a bit lucky to have reached this small point," Leonardo replied.

"It’s impossible to reach even a ’small point’ that everyone desires with luck alone... Oh, right—are you looking for a Level 3 Resonance Core? I happen to have one. I was planning to send it to an auction, but since you need it, it’s better to sell it to you for a quicker result..."

Leonardo was slightly surprised.

A Level 1 Resonance Core could be exchanged for Silver Bones.

But Levels 2 and 3 didn’t mean they were priceless or equivalent to Gold Bones or Diamond Bones.

Those two were far more valuable—especially Diamond Bones, which didn’t even need mentioning.

Still, Leonardo was indeed lacking in resources.

The only thing he could use for trade was probably the Holy Tree Heart.

But he wasn’t in a hurry to reveal it.

"Unfortunately, I don’t have anything worthy to trade with you," he said.

"You don’t need to worry about that as long as you’re with Harvey," Mateo replied, glancing at Margaret.

"You’ve bought plenty of treasures for your subordinates. Surely you wouldn’t mind for your boyfriend, right?" he added.

"Just name what you want. But if it’s an item, I might not have it—so it’s better to take cash instead. I heard your family’s company has been needing a lot of liquidity lately..." Margaret responded calmly, without hesitation.

The Allen family was an old wealthy family, but they weren’t that rich anymore due to a lack of significant development in this era.

With the Harvey family’s finances, Margaret could easily buy their company—let alone just a single item.

At most, the only thing they could truly be proud of was this ancient castle, which they rented out annually for elite gatherings.

"I do need money..." Mateo Allen admitted honestly.

"How much?" Margaret asked.

"I don’t want to take advantage of you two, so I’ll sell it at the same price other Beast Tamers have paid..."