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 67
**Episode 067: Evil Merchant Town**
Evil Merchant Town was surrounded by fences made of sturdy-looking stakes, giving it quite a robust structure.
“Welcome, welcome!!”
“We’ve got the best deals here!!”
“Our healing potions work wonders, come take a look!!”
Inside, the voices of promoters echoed everywhere, and mercenaries who had come to earn their keep in Evil Mountain roamed the village, browsing the merchandise at the stalls.
In stark contrast to the gloomy and ominous atmosphere of Evil Mountain, Evil Merchant Town was bright and bustling with energy.
“It’s quite lively here.”
“Yeah, indeed. Since adventurers gather the most around Evil Mountain in this area, it’s a basic principle to do business where people gather. Where there’s demand, there are merchants, you know.”
Aer, the merchant I helped, replied to my murmurs.
He was a slender young man in his early twenties, apparently just graduating from being an apprentice.
The road to Evil Mountain is frequented by mercenaries, so there are few monsters, making it possible to come and go without an escort.
It seems that he earns money here relatively easily, gathering funds to operate elsewhere in the future.
Being a merchant is quite challenging too.
But even though I had heard stories, I never thought Evil Merchant Town would be so lively.
Seeing is believing indeed.
After entering the village, I parted ways with Aer and explored the village.
“It’s expensive…”
I checked out several shops, and the prices were about 50% higher than in the city.
Although it takes time and manpower for transportation, they’re really overcharging here.
But thinking about it, it takes 4 days to return to the city for resupplying. In other words, 4 days would be wasted.
Considering that, there must be many mercenaries buying at this price.
Otherwise, there’s no way they could sell items at such prices.
Indeed, if goods sell here, it seems like it’s easy to earn. It must be a lucrative place for fledgling merchants.
If it weren’t for the warehouse at the Breeder’s Ranch, I would have had to resupply here. If that were the case, I think I would have spent a considerable amount of money.
I’m really grateful for the power of the breeder. Including evolution, facilities like the stable, warehouse, and clinic are very convenient.
Thank you for your continued support.
However, this town has not only good aspects but also bad ones.
That’s the poor public safety.
“Hehehe. Hey, wait a minute.”
“You’re alone in a place like this? Are you underestimating us?”
“I guess I’ll have to educate you as your senior.”
As I walked through the village, rough-looking mercenaries blocked my path.
They seemed to have been watching me for a while, and it seems they intend to harm me and take my valuables.
Their familiar movements suggest that they’ve been repeating these criminal-like acts for a while.
They grinned like goblins who found their prey.
This pseudo-village was formed by gathering merchants. While there are certain implicit rules, there is no law.
Naturally, there are no formal governing bodies, so there are no guards either. While business is thriving, this place is a lawless area where strength alone matters, and the public safety is worse than in the city.
No one is there to reprimand them. The surrounding mercenaries also turn a blind eye, deciding it’s best not to interfere.
The rough-looking mercenaries surrounded us, grinning.
“It’d be wise to cough up your valuables sooner rather than later. Unless you want to experience pain.”
“Yeah right, like I’m going to hand them over.”
“I see. Looks like you want to die!!”
The man who threatened us with a smirk didn’t like my response and immediately launched an attack.
It’s my style to respond with goodwill to goodwill and with malice to malice.
“Hah!!”
*Thud*
“Ughhhh!!”
I swung my fist with all my might, driving it into the belly of the rough-looking mercenary. The man crashed into the wall and slumped down, falling to the ground.
It was my first time fighting a human since I became stronger, but the rough-looking mercenary felt like he had the defensive power of a C-rank monster at best.
“Hey, big bro!!”
“W-what’s with this guy, he’s too strong!?”
“Is he really a rookie!?”
As the leader-like man was sent flying, his subordinates looked at me in panic and began to tremble with fear.
“H-hey, sorry for bothering you. Could you please let us off the hook this time?”
“You attacked first. It’s legitimate self-defense, isn’t it?”
“Ughhh!!”
“Ughh!!”
Although he suddenly started apologizing with his head on the ground, I didn’t hesitate to knock him out and strip everyone of their belongings.
I hope they’ll reflect on their actions even a little bit.
While picturing this hopeless wish, I started walking again.
