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 68
**Episode 068: Evil Mountain and Prue’s Evolution**
I made my way from Evil Merchant Town to Evil Mountain. The gloomy atmosphere mainly stemmed from the trees with dark purple leaves and the thin veil of black mist.
Although investigations revealed the mist to be harmless, I had no desire to inhale it unnecessarily. Nonetheless, Evil Mountain was undoubtedly the most lucrative hunting ground around here.
As expected of a popular hunting ground, near the entrance, many mercenaries were busy collecting materials or battling monsters.
Since it seemed unlikely to let everyone out here, I decided to move forward.
On the way deeper in, I spotted a party battling a Lesser Demon, a bipedal goat-like monster about the size of an adult male.
“That’s the Lesser Demon, huh?”
It’s a C-rank monster known for skillfully using blinding magic and Defense Down to fight. Due to its abilities, it’s often found in groups, but either they had already been defeated, or their companions were nowhere in sight.
“Haaaah!!”
“Fire Tornado!!”
“Thunderbolt!!”
Observing them fighting skillfully while suppressing the Lesser Demon’s attacks, it seemed they were a party making a living in this area.
I decided not to dwell on it further and continued on.
However, unlike Silver Canyon, which had a considerable distance and required passing through Noir Forest, mercenaries’ presence didn’t fade away in Evil Mountain. It meant there were many mercenaries coming here.
I saw mercenaries fighting monsters unique to Evil Mountain, such as Venom Flies resembling flying dragonflies and Bloodsucking Bats.
We were eager to join the fight.
“This area should be fine…”
However, by the time people were out of sight, it was already dark.
Since Evil Mountain was quite vast, even this area was relatively shallow. We released all our tame monsters for camping.
Since it was dangerous to cook during rest breaks on the road, we ate the food we had bought, set up proper guards, and spent the night rotating shifts until morning.
“Squeak!! Squeak!!”
However, this time we were attacked by monsters during camping.
The attackers were a swarm of C-rank monsters, Bloodsucking Bats.
“Haaah!!”
I instructed the awake members to distract them while I sliced and stopped the attacking bats. As their numbers decreased, the remaining bats fled with their tails between their legs.
We managed to repel the night attack without suffering much damage.
After that, there were no further attacks until morning, and we could rest.
“Lita, Guardian Wind!! Luna, Ice Needle!! Asura, Shadow Energy!!”
The next day, I issued instructions to everyone without worrying about being seen and buried the monsters.
Only Lita, Luna, and Asura were present.
Since they seemed a bit overwhelmed around here, I sent Lily, Paula, and Chloro, who had evolved to C-rank, and Prue on separate missions to collect evolution materials.
With four of them, we shouldn’t lose to enemies around here. This way, we could gather materials more efficiently.
When everyone evolves, we might consider splitting into three groups for exploration.
Thanks to that, after a few days of exploration, Prue’s evolution began.
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Individual Name: Prue
Species: Debuff Slime
Attribute: Water, Poison
Level: 1/40
Rank: C
Skills: Aqua Laser
Deep Poison
High Sleep
Paralyze
Condition: Good
Evolution Condition 1 ▼
Evolution Condition 2 ▼
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Its appearance changed to a deep blue slime. There were no further changes.
However, as I continued to watch, it felt like it extended endlessly into the depths like a bottomless swamp, instilling a fear of being swallowed up.
The skills underwent significant changes: Aqua Bullet became Aqua Laser, Poison turned into Deep Poison, and Sleep evolved into High Sleep.
Aqua Laser is a magic that shoots water like a beam, significantly more powerful than Aqua Bullet.
Deep Poison is an advanced version of Poison, inflicting a heavier poison. Those with low resistance may succumb to death, while even those with high resistance may find it difficult to move.
High Sleep is an upgraded version of Sleep, inducing a deeper slumber. Those with low resistance may fall into a sleep so deep that they won’t wake up no matter what, and even those with resistance will find it difficult to resist the drowsiness.
Additionally, a new magic, Paralyze, was learned. Paralyze immobilizes the opponent, rendering them unable to move.
Those with resistance may experience slight numbness, while those without resistance may be paralyzed for several minutes.
Indeed, special evolution brings about significant changes.
Judging from the skills, Prue can be described as a specialist in inducing various status ailments to weaken the opponent’s combat ability. I believe it will be greatly useful in future battles.
We obtained all the evolution materials for everyone and continued to gather in Evil Mountain for a while to level up and continue defeating monsters.
