Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 193

After Mei’s class and explaining some details about processing the first hundred crystals, and ’strategically’ skipping Song’s optional class, Ren finally met with Taro and Min at the agreed spot.

His mushrooms pulsed with resignation when he saw they weren’t alone.

Mira and Han stood nearby, surrounded by the four groups of noble girls. Far too many people for a discreet expedition.

"I managed to convince Mira and Han’s four team members to wait," Taro scratched his head with an apologetic smile. "And Hector’s group understood it was better to try another day... but..."

"But we’re not missing this," Larissa stepped forward with a mischievous smile, her mineral fairy glowing faintly in her hair. "Don’t worry, we have our own Bronze-rank guides," she gestured to the "students" accompanying them.

Ren sighed, his mushrooms pulsing with what could only be described as defeated acceptance. "I suppose I don’t have a choice."

"No, you don’t," Luna confirmed, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"It’ll be fun," Liora added softly, though her gentle tone did nothing to hide her excitement.

Ren shouldered his pack and started walking toward the caves. The group followed, keeping their conversations to hushed whispers.

At the entrance, the guard greeted them with a familiar smile.

"Lucky shroom!" he called cheerfully while pulling out the registry. "Another productive expedition today?"

Ren nodded while filling out the form. The guard leaned casually over the paper, but his expression shifted dramatically as he read the details.

"Two hundred meters?" his eyebrows shot up. "And... you’re registering as Bronze? You and Taro?"

"We’ve registered that way two days before too," Ren replied calmly.

The guard frowned and began reviewing previous records. His eyes widened.

"It’s true," he muttered. "Sorry, you’re so consistent every day I stopped checking and never really..." He paused, pulling a special lens from his desk.

He held it up before Ren and Taro, and his jaw nearly hit the floor.

"By the twelve moons!" he exclaimed. "Not only are you Bronze, but this level of mana and… those are..." he stopped, staring at Taro in amazement. "Two beast cores?"

Silence fell over the group like a heavy blanket. All eyes turned to Taro, who suddenly found his shoes absolutely fascinating.

"Two beasts?" Han was the first to recover his voice. "Wasn’t Ren the only one who got a new one?"

"When did this happen?" Mira asked, her eyes as wide as saucers.

"Why didn’t you tell us?" several voices joined the interrogation.

Min started laughing, leaning against the wall to keep himself upright.

"Sorry," he managed between fits of laughter. "It’s just... if you knew... his mouth..."

"It’s not a big deal," Taro tried to deflect attention, but the questions only intensified.

"What kind of beast is it?" "How did you get it?" "Can it make tunnels too?"

"Enough," Ren intervened, his voice cutting through the chaos. "We have work to do. Questions can wait."

"But..." Han began to protest.

"Two hundred meters," Ren reminded them. "We need to move soon."

The guard, recovering from his surprise, began stamping everyone’s permits. "Be careful, lucky shroom," he warned. "At that depth, even Bronze beasts need to watch out for common worms and, though rare... hunter bugs."

Taro shifted uncomfortably with a forced smile.

"We know," Ren nodded while pocketing the papers. "Everyone ready?"

The group nodded, though curious glances at Taro didn’t diminish.

"Keep your secrets for now," Larissa smiled as she passed Taro. "But eventually we’ll want the full story."

"And it better be good," Luna added.

"Oh, it is," Min, who had finally controlled his laughter, grinned widely. "Especially the part about his mouth becoming..."

"Min!" Taro cut him off, his face flushing crimson.

"A Wind Lynx would be far more effective," Ren explained, his mushrooms pulsing with enthusiasm. "Its natural perception and speed would perfectly complement your jumps. Nobody could catch you from behind so easily again." _{freeweɓnøvel.com}