CH 337

“Look, Mom, is that a baby? He’s so cute.”

“That’s a monster. But babies are really cute. I think the big bear next to it …… is the mother ……”

“That’s big ……!? Oh, that’s unusual. A tamer?”

“Looks like it. Look, that guy with the bear in his arms, he’s got a guild card around his neck.”

“There’s also a Viking Wolf …… He’s taming that many? What a monster ……”

“Wow, that girl with the kitten is cute. Does she want to be an idol?”

“Eh, that’s the idol, Helena-san!? I think so, because Milfy-chan is there too! She’s going to be beautiful.”

–As we walked out of the residential area and into town, we were the center of attention.

Even though Helena was there earlier, they didn’t know she was there because they’d think she couldn’t possibly be with us, but even walking on all fours, the big Radia and parent snow tiger seem to attract attention. 

“…… Looks like we’re getting a lot of attention. I wonder if it’s because these two animals stand out.”

“That’s true. But once you get used to them, I don’t think they’re too scary. Chelle-chan is not afraid of Radia, after all.”

Nora replied to Makina’s words, and I nodded.

By the way, in order not to scare them, I put a homemade mask made of leather on Radia’s mouth, and put a leash on Schneider. She didn’t like it at first, but I told her she could go for a walk, so I put it on.

Just by covering her mouth, the deadly bear is much less vicious.

“I’m afraid of monsters, but I’m glad to have them on my side. If the Viking Wolf was a guard dog, people like me would be safe.”

“Woof!”

“It’s like a big dog.”

“Hyuun ……”

Schneider cheered up when he was told that he would be useful, but when Milfy called him a dog, he lowered his tail. You were the boss of the pack, weren’t you? What are you doing being depressed over that?

While everyone was laughing at the scene, a familiar face appeared from the street, noticed us, and called out to us.

“Oh, isn’t it Lars …… I’ve heard about it, but you are keeping a deadly bear, huh …… The Viking Wolf is huge.”

“Long time no see, Roy. That’s right, don’t attack these guys, okay?”

“I’m not going to do it because it’s going to be very tough and I’m going to get in a lot of trouble if I piss you off. I mean, what’s that thing flying around ……?”

The one who called out to me was Roy, whom I hadn’t seen in a while. I haven’t been in the guild in a long time, so I really miss it.

Roy knows a lot about the situation, but when he sees Sarge flying beside Aina, he narrows his eyes and asks me. 

“Oh, thank you for the kind introduction …… Wait, Ancient dragon!?”

“Y-Your even taming a dragon?”

When Sarge bowed his head in greeting, Roy and Doun jumped in surprise.

“Oh, Sarge isn’t a monster I tamed. He’s a friend, as are they. That’s why they live in my parents’ house, not mine. Oh, this is my brother, Dedite, and my sister, Aina. That’s my brother’s wife, Nora, who went to the same academy as me.

“Lars has been a great help to me.”

“Hello!”

“I’m Aina!”

When I introduced them, Roy and the others greeted the three of them awkwardly. Then Roy turns his attention to Helena and the others who are waiting behind him.

“……Hm? O-Oi, Lars. Isn’t that the Idol Helena-chan there ……?”

“Yes, that’s right. Helena is a very popular name after all. I didn’t think Roy knew her.”

“What? That person’s always in the thea–“

“Whoa! Whoa! W-We’ve got to hurry up and take the request now! All right, Doun, let’s get a move on! See you!”

“O-Oi, Roy, don’t pull me ……!?”

“Yeah, sorry to keep you. See you next time.”

Roy hurriedly left the place, dragging Doun and the others with him. I don’t know what their requests is, but I’ve already introduced my brother and the others to them, and if they’re busy, I can introduce them to Helena and the others another time.

“What’s wrong, Helena? You look so funny.”

“N-No, I’m just a little …… Pfft …… Kuku ……”

“Ahaha ……”

“Do you know something about it, Milfy-san?”

“I think I’m invoking confidentiality ……”

She answered Urka’s question with an amiable smile and we nodded our heads. On the way to the tamer facility, Helena put her hand on Makina’s shoulder and stifled a laugh, while Milfy had a complicated expression on her face.

When we arrived at the tamer’s facility and went inside, I saw Tanji-san reading a newspaper in his spare time. I knocked on the inner door and called out to him.

“Hello, Tanji-san. I’d like to take a look around, if that’s okay?”

“Oh? It’s Lars. Hahaha, as you can see, I’m not busy, so you’re more than welcome! I’ve never seen some of these people before, but come on in.”

“Excuse me for disturbing you!”

Aina walked briskly inside and then walked out to the open space, freeing Schneider and Radia.

“Okay, okay, that was constraining, isn’t it. You can run freely here!”

“Woof!”

“Grrrr!”

Schneider ran off at my words, and Radia started to wander around the open space, sniffing, when Aina handed me a little snow tiger.

“Ash and the others are still sleeping, so I’m going to play with Shuu!”

“You can go ahead. It’s spacious here, so you can play chase.”

“Yeah! Shuu, wait!”

“It reminds me of us when we were little♪.”

“You didn’t like to go outside too much because you didn’t want to get sunburned ……”

“You were always cheering in the guild club too.”

When I was laughing at Makina’s dismay, Tanji-san started to talk to me.

“So, what’s up with you today? Isn’t there a place that isn’t as good as ours to bring in guests?”

“Well, let’s start with introductions–“

I introduce my brother and the others to Tanji-san, whose eyes widen at the presence of the idol Helena. Finally, I introduce Sarge, who turns to me with his eyes even wider and his mouth agape.

“…… Lars, you, even a dragon …… He has been living with you since you were ten years old ……? No, I’m not going to say anything else. It’s not the first time Lars has been strange ……”

“isn’t that kind of rude!?”

“Right, don’t you think so too, brother?”

(T/N: Tanji said it at this part.)

“Well, even our family is often surprised by things. He can use ancient magic, and before you know it, he’ll be a tamer, and you’ll never know what to expect.”

I frowned and narrowed my eyes as my brother said this. I thought it would be bad for me to have my relatives here, so I decided to quickly change the subject.

“Ahem! The reason I came here today is because it seems that Sarge is interested in this facility that collects monsters. I’m sorry, can I see the stables of the monsters.”

“I don’t mind, but …… that’s unusual.”

“You’re a studious dragon, aren’t you ……”

“I’d like to know more about it. I want to hear it!”

“I can understand what the monsters are saying because of my skill [Animal Protection]. I want to hear what they’re saying!”

“Garrrrr ……”

(T/N: Changed the Animal Lover to Animal Protection(動物 愛護), sorry for the wrong translation. I remember that I changed it to Animal Protection before, but I don’t remember when or what chapter, so I’m really sorry for the confusing skill naming.)

When Tanji-san stroked the back of the parent snow tiger, it made a somewhat disgusted sound. Come to think of it, I’ve never seen the male before. I wonder if we’ll see one today?

Next time, the monsters will large gathering! (supposed to be)

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“Monsters on a rampage ……”

A blood-curdling monster battle ……?