Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 212

"This year, the gathering territory also encompasses some shadow stalker caves in the peripheral zones," Zhao explained while the students gathered in a clearing, preparing to begin collection.

"...However, I must emphasize that nobody should approach or enter these caves without a teacher’s company. They are significantly more dangerous than the exterior areas due to the sentinels."

While Zhao continued with the general instructions, Ren studied the map they had been provided as he calculated distances and analyzed the marked geological formations to find the quickest route densest with resources.

It was no longer just him, Taro and Min, but a complete entourage that included Larissa, Luna and Liora, accompanied by their maids Maria, Mayo and Matilda, plus the six guards. Han and his group had also joined them, as well as Mira’s.

Min leaned toward him, noticing his evident interest. "You’re planning to enter one of those caves, aren’t you?"

Ren nodded without lifting his gaze from the map. "It’s easier to get good materials there. I need to restock parts for my upcoming projects."

Taro, who had been listening, sighed in resignation. "I suppose this means you’ll drag us into another dangerous adventure."

"Nobody’s forcing you to come," Ren responded, though a small smile formed on his lips.

"As if we had a choice," Min laughed softly. "The last time we left you alone, you came back with a hydra."

A few meters away, Lin observed the conversation with a mixture of amusement and concern. Subtly, she approached Zhao while the students began to disperse.

"He’s going to enter one of the caves," she commented without preamble.

Zhao followed her gaze to where Ren and his friends continued studying the map. "I know. I expected it, in fact. He did the same thing the first time."

"Shouldn’t I stop him?"

"Stop him?" Zhao looked at her with an arched eyebrow. "You should follow him to better understand his ability first... Besides, you’ll be there to save them if necessary. We’re here primarily to evaluate their gathering capacity. If he could handle the challenge before, he surely can do it now. The Lin I know isn’t a worrywart mother..."

Lin nodded, understanding the reasoning and ignoring the last part. "I’ll go with them."

"I’d join, but..." Zhao gestured toward the other students who were already beginning to explore the area. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

"You have to supervise everyone," Lin completed his thought. "I understand. I’ll make sure they don’t get into too much trouble."

Zhao studied her for a moment. "Based on his first visit to this place... I think he’s going to change your opinion of him even more."

"My opinion is already very high," Lin responded diplomatically, though she couldn’t prevent a small smile. "Let’s see if he can really be... more interesting."

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"Are you sure it’s a good idea to head toward the caves so soon?" Mira asked as they advanced, pushing aside brambles that caught at their clothing. "There are many materials we could gather first."

"Day time is limited, we’ll just collect some thread along the way," Ren responded. "But the most valuable materials are primarily in that direction."

Lin caught up with them when they had already moved considerably away from the main group.

"If you go to the cave, you’ll find a sentinel," she commented casually, "you should know that I’ll only observe. Asking me for help will cost you points on the exam."

Ren stopped, turning to look at her. "We don’t need help, Master."

"Aren’t you overestimating your group of Bronzes and Irons against those dangerous beasts?" Lin crossed her arms, waiting for an explanation.

"I don’t intend to use the group’s power... I’m going to do something I couldn’t last time," Ren responded, his mushrooms pulsing with determination. "Take down a male shadow stalker by myself." Stay connected with freewebnovel