Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 240

Ren immediately perceived the subtle interrogation hidden behind the seemingly innocuous comment. The careful emphasis Julius had placed on "remarkably" hadn't escaped his notice.

"High-quality anti-mana medicine works wonders," he responded, maintaining a casual tone. "Besides, now that I'm a double tamer, my hydra seems to be a very resilient creature."

Julius nodded, as if the answer confirmed something he already suspected.

Ren repeated the same account he had told Lin moments ago. The words flowed naturally, each detail consistent with his previous telling.

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"Your perspective of the events. I must admit it is... extraordinary." Julius's voice carried the weight of careful analysis, his eyes studying Ren's face for any sign of inconsistency.

"I would say impossible," Zhao intervened, though without accusation in his voice, rather with genuine scientific curiosity. "A creature with the ability to absorb such disparate abilities from multiple species defies everything we know about abyssals."

"And yet," added Julius, rubbing his thumb against his forefinger thoughtfully, "the remains I found in the chamber match your description perfectly."

This caught Ren's attention. His mushrooms pulsed with heightened interest. "You found remains?"

"Of the segments you destroyed," Julius confirmed with a single nod. "Some were still showing clear influence of abyssal energy. Sufficient to confirm your account, although many questions remain unanswered." The prince's gaze was penetrating, as if trying to see beyond Ren's words to the truth that might lie beneath.

Zhao leaned slightly forward, his posture shifting from casual to focused in an instant. "Which brings us to the purpose of this conversation. We need to understand exactly how you survived an encounter with such a creature, how you made it flee, Ren."

The implicit message was clear: something didn't add up in the story. If Ren had lost consciousness, how had he defeated or driven away the creature?

The suspicions of the ring's whereabouts and the last abyssal energy Zhao felt still not fully resolved or explained.

Han tensed again, his pretense of unconsciousness becoming increasingly difficult to maintain amid the growing tension.

"I..." Ren began, his mind racing through possibilities.

"I'm not sure," he finally admitted, his voice softening with what appeared to be genuine confusion. "My last clear memory is launching that attack with all the energy I could channel. After that... nothing certain, until waking up here."

Julius and Zhao exchanged a brief look, some silent communication passing between them.

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The canvas of the small medical tent rustled when Julius and Zhao emerged outside. The morning sunlight cast long shadows across the camp.

The morning light illuminated the camp, where the remaining students prepared with renewed enthusiasm for their third day of gathering. Backpacks were being checked, tools sharpened, and plans discussed in small groups scattered throughout the area.

Zhao observed the scene with a slightly envious expression. His explorer's instinct, never completely tamed by years of teaching, yearned to follow Ren's group, to document their methods, to learn their secrets. The opportunity to witness such a remarkable first-year student in action was a rare privilege that called to his scholarly heart.

"You can go with them," Julius commented, correctly interpreting his gaze. "There's no longer any need for both of us to remain here." The prince's voice was low, almost casual, but his eyes remained alert, scanning the bustling activity around them.

Zhao looked at him with surprise. "Are you sure? After what happened..."

Julius led Zhao away from curious ears, to a small clearing near the camp boundary. His earth wolverine partially manifested, creating a subtle vibration in the ground that would interfere with any attempt to eavesdrop.