Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 84

"Except," her eyes narrowed as her crane fully manifested, "Wei is out of town today."

"Where are you really, little trickster?"

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Lin headed toward the main entrance.

Had Ren really gone to town with no formal permission?

Lin observed the figure in the assistant’s uniform near the main entrance. The mushrooms in his hair glowed under the dawn light, though something seemed... different.

’Got you little cheat,’ she thought while silently approaching. ’You can’t leave without real permission, and Wei isn’t here to sign it so you are trapped in the end...’

The figure moved strangely, as if practicing what to say.

"Good morning, sir guard, I’m here to make a delivery," he muttered to himself. "No, too formal. Uh, hi! I need to go out to... no, too casual."

Lin smiled. It was almost adorable watching him so nervous… Not quite like…

"Trouble with the script?" she asked softly, right behind him.

The scream that followed was definitely not Ren’s.

The figure turned, revealing Taro’s terrified face. Obviously fake mushrooms were precariously attached to his hair. _{frёeωebɳovel.com}

"Teacher Lin!" Taro squeaked, his voice three octaves higher than normal. "What a terrible… I mean, delightful surprise!"

"Taro," Lin crossed her arms menacingly. "What... interesting hair accessories you’ve chosen."

"This?" Taro nervously touched the fake mushrooms. "It’s... a new fashion Ren taught me yesterday and…?"

"Where is he?"

"Who?" Taro stepped back. "Professor Wei? As you know, he’s out of town and couldn’t finish the..."

"Taro."

"Yes?"

"Your legs are shaking."

Taro looked down.

"Traitors," he muttered to his legs.

"Now," Lin smiled sweetly, "you’re going to tell me exactly what’s happening, or I’ll..."

"I can’t!" Taro nearly cried. "I promised Ren I’d distract you while he was...!" He covered his mouth with both hands.

"While he what?"

"Nothing," Taro began sweating profusely. "He was just going to... buy flowers. Lots of flowers for you. Because he appreciates you so much for torturing… Training him 3 times every day."

"Taro."

"Yes?"

"You’re sweating so much the mushrooms are falling off."

Indeed, one of the fake mushrooms slid pathetically down his forehead.

"They’re... sweaty mushrooms?"

Lin sighed. "How did he convince you?"

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The night before...

"Come on, Taro," Ren pleaded while holding the fake mushrooms. "I just need a few hours."

"No," Taro crossed his arms. "Lin will kill me."

"I’ll give you my dessert for a week."

"Risk my life? Not even for a month of desserts."

"I’ll help you evolve your beetle even beyond bronze, all the way to silver."

Taro hesitated. "Really?"