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 61
**Episode 061: Oh, How Are the Eggs Doing?**
What’s going on?
I thought once the escort request was completed, I would qualify for the promotion exam.
“Um… What about the exam?”
“Actually, that escort request was like the exam.”
“Huh? Is that so?”
When I asked nervously, unexpected words came back to me. Was this completely out of the blue?
“Yes. We already knew your achievements, personality, and combat abilities were impeccable. We wanted to see your coordination in multiple parties and your actions in situations where you had to protect someone. Moreover, despite encountering a very dangerous irregularity, a flock of Harpies, this time, everyone survived. And from everyone’s reports, we also understand the extent of your strength, which is significant. Overall, we judged that you are sufficiently qualified for the C rank.”
“No, it was because everyone was there…”
“Being too modest can also come off as just being rude, you know?”
“I didn’t mean that…”
As I tried to assert that it wasn’t just my own abilities, the receptionist interjected.
Although that wasn’t my intention, perhaps because I had been continually denied, I had been undervaluing my own abilities.
“If you’re going to continue living as a mercenary, being able to objectively evaluate your own abilities is necessary. The guild already sees your abilities as being at the top of the C rank. And we believe you have even greater potential in the future. Please don’t downplay yourself too much.”
I hadn’t expected to be evaluated so highly.
When I think about it, it’s not common for a person to tame five D-rank monsters, one E-rank monster, and one G-rank monster, totaling seven monsters. On top of that, being able to further evolve those monsters and receiving the protection of an SS-rank like Sasha.
Certainly, if I were to boast about having this much power, some people might not take it well.
From now on, I’ll make sure to properly acknowledge my own abilities.
“Thank you. I’ll be careful.”
The receptionist gave me some tough advice, even though she might be disliked for it. She’s a really good person.
“Well, I also said something presumptuous. I apologize. Now, let’s proceed with the promotion process. Could you please submit your card?”
And with that, I completed the procedure and became a C-rank mercenary.
“When you reach C-rank, you’ll be able to enter Evil Mountain in the west and Silver Canyon in the north. However, there are occasional sightings of B-rank monsters further in. Please be careful not to go too deep.”
“Understood.”
Now, finally, I can evolve everyone into C-rank monsters.
I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of evolution everyone undergoes.
“Hey, Sasha, are you there?”
That being said, I also need a little break and some preparation.
I’ll take a few days off from work and first report back to Sasha.
“Oh, you’re safe. Thank goodness, thank goodness.”
“H-Hey, s-stop… ugh!”
As soon as Sasha appeared, she hugged me tightly, squeezing me between her ample bosom, making it hard for me to breathe.
The comforting scent of being embraced by the forest, the softness typical of a woman, and the suffocation almost made me feel like I was in heaven.
But at the last moment, I managed to hold back, and I slapped Sasha’s arms vigorously.
“Oh, my apologies. I knew you wouldn’t be taken down so easily, but I was worried.”
Sasha looked a little embarrassed as she backed away from me, and finally, I could breathe again.
It was a close call; I almost couldn’t make it back.
“I see. Thank you for worrying about me. Since I’ve been gone for seven days, I guess there’s no food or sweets left, right?”
“Yeah. I ate everything in one day.”
“Don’t brag. That’s too much food!!”
For some reason, Sasha crossed her arms, reclining proudly.
Even though I bought plenty of preserved food and sweets for seven days, I never thought she would finish it all in just one day.
If a human ate that much, they’d probably get sick, but Sasha is an SS-rank monster. Is it not a problem…?
“It’s not my fault that human food tastes delicious. It’s not my fault!!”
Sasha turned her head away with a sullen expression.
Well, if she’s happy, then it’s fine.
“Okay… I get it. Here, this is for today.”
“Ohhh! I’ve been waiting for this!!”
When I resignedly took out the food and sweets from the ranch’s warehouse, Sasha’s displeasure vanished in an instant, replaced by excitement as she drooled and her eyes sparkled.
Despite living for over ten thousand years, she acts just like a child.
Maybe being newly transformed into a dryad has something to do with it.
I enjoyed spending time with Sasha while playing with my familiars.
“Big brother!! Something’s wrong!!”
“W-What’s wrong? Did something happen with mom again!?”
“No, it’s different! Hurry, come here!!”
As soon as I returned home, Airi came running in a panic.
I felt my blood run cold, thinking that something bad had happened again, but without saying anything, Airi grabbed my arm and dragged me to my room.
*Creak*
As we entered the room, the sound of something cracking echoed in my ears.
“Eggs!! The eggs are about to hatch!!”
Following Airi’s words, I looked at the eggs and saw cracks on the surface, shaking and moving.