The weakest tamer, who was expelled because they could only tame the lowest-ranked trash monsters, awakens the "Breeder" ability. Eventually, they become a hero commanding extraordinary divine beasts and mythical creatures. - Chapter 54
**Episode 054: Long-Awaited Reunion**
“Lita, what do you want to do?”
“Please evolve again!”
As it’s the second time, Lita is already accustomed, and we quickly proceed with the evolution. Light envelops Lita, her form changes, and as the light disperses, she appears. She remains visually unchanged but has grown to a size that fits perfectly in one hand, much larger than when she was small enough to fit on a single palm initially.
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Individual Name: Lita
Species: Tailwind Fairy
Attribute: None
Level: 1/20
Rank: E
Skill: Encouragement
Status: Good
Evolution Conditions:
1. Morirensou ×100 (36/100)
2. D-rank Magic Stones ×10 (10/10)
3. Level Limit
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The Tailwind Fairy is a complete upgrade from the Encouragement Fairy. The skill changes to Encouragement, allowing a temporary boost to overall attributes, slightly more effective than support. While support has a subtle impact, almost imperceptible, Encouragement’s effects are noticeable.
In battles where a slight difference can tip the scales, its value is immeasurable. Due to their rarity and the combination of adorable appearance, the ability to understand human language, and their capabilities, people with low tame capacity often desire them as familiars.
“Master~!”
After the evolution, Lita happily flies around me and perches on my shoulder. She has become significantly more energetic compared to the beginning. I’m genuinely happy to see Lita able to smile like this.
Later, after completing today’s tasks, I head to meet someone.
“Ilk, you came.”
It’s Sasha, the incarnation of the millennia tree, located in the center of the Noir Forest. When I arrive, she appears with phosphorescence and immediately embraces me. The soft touch of a girl and a sweet fragrance like honey tickle my nostrils. The weight on a particular part just above my stomach is incredible…
“Wait, didn’t I tell you to stop doing this all the time!?”
“Hehehe. Did I, now?”
Although I try to escape in a hurry, there’s no escaping from Sasha, an SS-rank. Sasha wears a smile, enjoying my reaction as she peers down from below. I can’t meet her perfectly proportioned face and turn my face away. I’m sure my face must be completely red right now.
What’s so amusing about this? I wish she’d stop teasing me like this all the time.
“Sigh…”
I give up and let myself be toyed with for a while.
“I brought something today too.”
Finally released, I get to the main topic.
“Oh! Feed me quickly!”
“Hahaha, calm down.”
Lately, I’ve been visiting Sasha every day, offering dishes and sweets. Sasha readily responds when hearing about it. I feel heartwarming as Sasha, with a joyful expression, indulges in my offerings.
“Hmm? There’s quite a bit more than usual.”
Sasha, sensing the difference in the amount of dishes and sweets, asks me.
“Yeah. I’ll be taking on a merchant’s escort request next time. I’ll be away from this town for a while, so I brought extra for the time I can’t come here.”
I inform Sasha that I won’t be able to come here during the escort request, as it takes a considerable amount of time for the round trip. Suddenly not coming might make her worry, so I want to make sure she knows.
“I see. Won’t be able to see Ilk for a while. That’s disappointing…”
Hearing my words, Sasha droops her shoulders and looks dejected.
When a beautiful girl shows such a gloomy expression, it makes me want to do something for her. Beauties are truly unfair, absolutely…
“Well, it won’t be for a very long period, so endure it.”
I pat Sasha’s head as if she were my little sister.
“It can’t be helped, huh… Take care when you go, alright?”
“I know.”
My actions seemed to be correct. I smiled at Sasha, who had regained some energy.
And then, on the day of the escort request, I headed to the meeting place. There was a carriage, the client who seemed to be a merchant, and familiar figures.
“Oh, it’s Ilk. Long time no see.”
“Hey, hey, Ilk is the mercenary joining this time to tally the numbers!”
“It’s been a while, Ilk-san.”
It was the trio of El, Keith, and Chris. Since the defeat of the Orc King, we hadn’t had many chances to meet, so it had been several months since I last saw them. It felt like even longer.
“This request should be a piece of cake.”
“Yeah, with Ilk who can defeat the Orc King, we should be fine.”
“It’s good that the success rate and safety of the request increase without any expenses.”
“Hey, don’t praise me too much.”
Despite feeling a bit puzzled by their attitudes, I couldn’t help but feel a bit happy with the lively group, unchanged from before.
“By the way, about your com—”
Before Keith could finish his question, El elbowed him in the side as if searching for something around us.
“Let’s go greet the client since we’re introducing him.”
“Yeah, thanks.”
“What are you talking about?”
Keith seemed curious about the fact that I only had Lily with me and that Lily’s appearance had changed. However, personal information is crucial for mercenaries, and we can’t discuss it casually, especially when we don’t know who might be listening. El seemed to have sensed this and stopped him.
“Hey, what are you doing!”
“Ask that idiotic brain of yours!”
Not realizing it, Keith confronted me, and El bought into it.
These two are still the same.
“Alright, you two, save the marital dispute for later. Let’s go to the client.”
“Who’s a married couple!”
Chris clapped her hands to mediate, and Keith and El exclaimed perfectly synchronized