Being Reincarnated with my Beast King System-Chapter 85: Styx The Phantom Artificer

*Styx’s POV*

I quickly grabbed a few artifacts that I knew would be able to help a person who had been brainwashed, as well as one to detect what kind of brainwashing had taken place on the young lady.

I was truly worried that her mind had been disintegrated at worst. I know how bad it can get because I have seen it in the past when some crazy asshole tries proclaiming himself some dark lord or some bullshit, and then they start fucking around with mind control bullshit.

It is dark, twisted shit that really should be wiped from the annals of history and knowledge.

After grabbing everything I felt I would need, I quickly rushed to the mouth of the cave and, just as I was about to take a step forward, I paused.

Thinking about everything once again, I felt something was off with the scenario, but quickly put that aside. If there was any chance someone needed help breaking free from mind control, I would step in.

The fact that it was Dustin’s fiancée was the icing on the cake, so to speak.

Taking a breath, I stepped forward, steeling my nerves for what could be a massive fight ahead.

Just passing the entrance of the cave, I landed in what seemed to be a shallow cave in the side of a hill just below a somewhat large estate. Flaring my aura into existence once again as I let my power lift me into the air, I shot off in the direction where Dustin was supposed to be.

Quickly, I saw the Libertine Palace, and there was a hole in the side of the walls. No doubt it was from the same person trying to hurt Dustin and take his fiancée by brainwashing her.

Slamming my aura into the palace, I came through the holes with vengeance written on my face.

"Who dares hurt my little friend Dustin and even threatens to kill him? And where is the young lady who has been brainwashed? I need to see her immediately so I can help her!"

Coming all the way in after saying that, I glanced around to take in what was going on. I saw the man I supposed was the king, along with another man who was definitely a mid-range Saint Realm. Dustin and his father were standing on the other side.

What really caught my attention, though, was the man surrounded by beasts and women alike.

The women were probably the absolute most beautiful creatures I had ever seen. I could tell, though, that every one of them was his bonded partner in life.

"It’s him, Uncle Styx! He is the one trying to kill me and my father, as well as he has so many women brainwashed with mind control and illusions!"

Hearing his words, I take out a tablet-like device and feed mana into it to see what kind of mind control Dustin is talking about.

Nothing.

No reaction at all.

I personally made this artifact, and it can detect any mind control, brainwashing, or magical power within 100 meters with 100% accuracy.

Slowly, I started piecing things together in my mind as I looked at Dustin, then back at the other young man. Seeing me look at him, he opened his mouth to speak, and what he asked startled me because it felt like he’d known all along...

"So, have you figured out yet that he has been lying to you?"

*Axel’s POV*

"It’s him Uncle Styx! He is the one trying to kill me and my father, as well as he has so many women brainwashed with mind control and illusions!"

I just raised a brow at him when I heard his words. Glancing at Styx, I could tell he was becoming more and more skeptical about the whole situation.

My thoughts proved more than accurate as I watched him bring a tablet-like artifact out and start empowering it. After a few seconds, I watched his brows furrow hard, making creases in his otherwise pristine skin.

I took in his appearance quickly, assessing him silently in my heart.

He was tall, probably close to 7 feet tall, and around 250 pounds of athletic build. His midnight blue dress suit complemented his platinum blonde hair and dark blue eyes. He held his body straight, as if it refused anything but perfection. Honestly, he seemed like a pretty upstanding guy and held himself to a different standard than most people.

He was a genuinely handsome man, almost as handsome as me if I am being honest. I could also tell he was physically powerful aswell.

It was still off-putting, though, feeling my soulfire wanting to devour his power. Shoving that feeling, it was replaced quickly with the soft hand of my love, Silvara, as she grabbed my own. I smiled at her briefly before turning to Styx and opening my mouth to speak.

"So, have you figured out yet that he has been lying to you?"

He whipped his head toward me quickly, zeroing in on me like a predator with prey. I didn’t back down, though. I squared my shoulders and looked him straight in the eye.

I was trying to convey confidence in myself and show him I have nothing to hide. Even under the threat of his power hanging over me like it was begging to squash me like a bug, but I never backed down.

He scanned my face for a moment before I felt his power recede from me.

I myself let a silent breath out that I didn’t know I had been holding. It had been a bit intimidating to say the least. He made me feel small when his power was looming over me. More than anything, though, it made me revolted at my own weakness.

I know he wouldnt have had the chance to kill me but that is only because of my father-in-laws and possibly even Sylph. That isnt my power, though. I think after this is all settled, I want to go on a training journey. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Uncle Styx, be careful, he is trying to use his power right now on you! It is really sinister and is basically untraceable. You need to kill him fast so we can all be safe!"

An annoying voice brought me out of my self-reflection and drew my attention back to the pathetic bastard and his weak father. I will give it to the guy; he is quick-thinking on his feet, but he is an absolutely horrid actor.

I can see his lies plain as day written all over his face.

"Kid, you must really think I am some sort of fool..."

Styx’s gruff voice boomed. His face was looking angrier and angrier. His emotions seemed to be straining against his control.

"Wha-at doyou mean U-uncle Styx? I-I..."

"Shut up, you disgusting shit! Don’t call me uncle anymore! Lying to me, saying that someone was trying to use mind control here?!? Besides, it looks to me like you are the aggressor in this situation?"

*King Mathias’s POV*

Watching my Son-in-Law stand up to the immense power of Styx the Phantom Artificer, I couldn’t help but fear for the young man’s life.

At the same time, though, I felt a sense of pride knowing that he was such a man. He can stand in front of impossible odds and still not backdown. He has the makings of a Hero-King...

Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief when Styx finally pulled his power back. The man’s power was immense, even stronger than Byron’s.

"Uncle Styx, be careful, he is trying to use his power right now on you! It is really sinister and is basically untraceable. You need to kill him fast so we can all be safe!"

I snorted, hearing the dumbass’s words. This kid couldnt act worth shit. He was a lot like his father in that regard—both slimy snakes.

"Kid, you must really think I am some sort of fool..."

At his words, I felt my heart leap into my throat again, because his power was rapidly spreading, making my palace shudder and groan under the strain of trying to stay together.

Quickly stepping forward, I had to take control of the situation before my palace was completely destroyed.

"Elder Styx, please pull back your power before you destroy my home!"

Hearing my words, he surprisingly was sporting a sheepish look for a split second before looking to me.

"Who are you to tell me to stop?"

"Ah shit, sorry old man. Let me introduce my father-in-law, King Mathias Libertine, the ruler of the kingdom that we are currently in."

Axel spoke up before I could, and I almost fainted when I heard the way that he decided to address Styx.

Byron quickly jabbed Axel in the ribs, making him hold his side, looking at him incredulously.

"Hey, old man, why did you hit me?"

"Axel, you are my son-in-law and my sweet Silvara is dearly in love with you, that is why I am telling you to shut your mouth. It is one thing to call me old man, I am basically your father, but Styx is a Peak Saint Realm Master that could even kill me should he so choose to. Please, for all that is good in this world, shut the fuck up."

Hearing Byron’s words, I had to stifle my laughter, seeing the two bicker. I hope I can have a relationship like that with the young man in the future.