Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 292

Ren and his team continued exchanging jokes while observing the development of the next individual battles.

The combat between Klein and Roran was especially sad. The troll dog boy fought valiantly, using every ounce of the amplified strength his beast granted him. But Klein's golden lion, now at Bronze rank, simply surpassed him in every aspect. To Min and Taro's disgust, their friend ended up defeated after a battle that, although respectable in duration, was never really balanced.

"Damn Klein," muttered Min when the Goldcrest raised his fist in victory. "I hope someone gives him what he deserves soon."

Shortly after, Kai faced a student from group C whose name they couldn't remember. His victory was equally unpleasant for them. The Gray Wing friends watched with grim expressions as Jin's companion celebrated his advancement to the next round.

The mood of the three improved considerably when Liu entered the arena to face Hector. Their roommate, now with much greater control over his sound beasts, didn't even need to deploy his full arsenal. A single sound strike, precise and devastating, hit Hector in the center of his chest, causing the minotaur tamer to fall unconscious before even understanding what had hit him.

"That was beautiful," sighed Taro with evident satisfaction.

"Liu has been practicing," nodded Ren. "It took him fewer seconds than before to charge the attack."

The next announced combat made them shift in their seats.

Jin versus Taro.

"Present yourselves in the arena in three minutes."

Taro instantly turned pale, his gaze fixed on nothing as he processed what he had just heard. Jin, the same one who had humiliated him in that first combat class, would be his opponent.

"It's my opportunity," he murmured, though his voice trembled slightly. "I can demonstrate how much I've grown since then."

Min gave him a strong pat on the back. "Of course you can! You're no longer the same shy boy from months ago."

But Taro's real concern was evident in his eyes when he looked at Ren. "His spirit tiger is now Bronze. My beetle is too, but he has lots of love for individual combat and his ability is perfect for penetrating defenses."

Ren placed a firm hand on his friend's shoulder, his mushrooms pulsing with a reassuring rhythm.

"Don't be afraid," he told him with a certainty that admitted no doubts. "Jin is definitely the counter to your defensive style, but... You're not just Bronze rank, you're a double tamer. Use the offensive I taught you. The Living Mineral combined with the hunter bug isn't just for defense, remember?"

Taro's eyes widened slightly. "But we've barely practiced it a couple of times and..."

"It will work," insisted Ren. "You have more strength than you believe, and the beetle amplifies that... It is very powerful. Trust your instincts to advance and hit with everything, don't try to only defend yourself, especially when he uses his Spirit Claw..."

"You have to defend the honor of our Gray Wing double tamers team!" Min insisted.

For a moment, Taro seemed to hesitate, but then a new determination illuminated his face. He nodded once, rising with a firmer posture.

"I will," he affirmed, straightening his shoulders. "It's time for Jin to learn that I'm not the same opponent he once easily defeated."

As Taro headed toward the arena entrance, Min leaned toward Ren, lowering his voice.