Chapter 4

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<h1 class="has-text-align-center">Companion Number 1: Cow</h1>

 

The Minotaur just stood there and kept staring at me.

There was no hostility in it. Rather, it was as if it was gazing at me with loyalty.

“…Did it… activate?”

I looked at my right hand, but there was no particular change in it. Or like, this has nothing to do with my right hand.

The issue is this Minotaur.

If I’m not wrong, someone as low level as me should’ve only been able to turn weak monsters into companions, was what I thought but is that not the case? A Minotaur should be a high level monster in its own right.

“Y-you! It’s dangerous! Ru…!”

“Ah—…”

And the fact that I’m a Monster Tamer should be something only I’m aware of currently. Looking at these adventurers, in their eyes, I probably look like I turned into a statue out of shock in front of the Minotaur.\n</ins>\n

Well either way, in actuality, if it does come charging at me, I have the confidence to turn the tables on it though.

Sighing, I faced the Warrior man as a smile rose on my face.

No matter what, I have to get through this situation without issues. Well, normally one wouldn’t think something like a Monster Tamer exists, I guess.

Letting out a quick breath, I raised both my hands.

“Put your hands up!”\n</ins>\n

“Guoh!”

And according to my command, the Minotaur dropped its weapon and raised its hands.

I wonder if this is the effect of Monster Training LV 1. I was involuntarily surprised at how easily it obeyed my command.

And then interlocking its knuckles with mine, we took a posture where it seemed like we were naturally putting strength in. Of course, since the other party only held out its hands, there wasn’t much strength nor body weight behind it. Indeed, if I were to seriously have a contest of strength with the Minotaur, even I might lose.

However, how does this look in their eyes— Does it not look like I’m risking my life to keep the Minotaur at bay?

I’m a bit unwilling, but let’s deceive them somehow.

“You guys! Take this chance and run!”

“But that’s! Leaving you behind is…!”

“I’ll keep it at bay! Hurry! I can’t hold on for long!”

“Kuh…!”\n</ins>\n

The Warrior seemed to be grinding his teeth in frustration.

I just want them to hurry up and go somewhere else for now. There’s a lot of stuff I want to investigate, like, I really want to use «Analyze» right now.

The Mage grabbed the Warrior’s hand and tugged at him. Looks like she’s all in for running away.

“Kite! Let’s hurry and run! We can’t win against the Minotaur!”

“But Julia! Because of us, that person is…!”

“If we get in his way, then he won’t be able to go all out either! Hurry!”

“Shit…! Geez! Hey, you!”

Mu.

Is he calling me, perhaps? I was kinda in the middle of checking out Minotaur in front of me.

Dammit, you guys don’t have any other business here, so I’d really like it if you just pack up and leave.\n</ins>\n

“You! Tell me your name! I am Kite Dickens!”

“Noah Whitefield!”

“Noah! You have my heartfelt gratitude! Please survive!”

“Kite! Hurry!”

“Kuh…!”\n</ins>\n

I heard three pairs of footsteps going farther away.

And gradually, once they naturally retreated to the point where they couldn’t be seen, I withdrew my hands.

That was lousy acting, but thank goodness I was still able to trick them. Well, it wouldn’t seem normal for the Minotaur to have suddenly become my comrade at a time like that.

“It’s alright, now.”

“Gururu…”

It put down its hands and stood straight again.

It seems like… it can comprehend everything I say. I wonder how complex of a command is possible.

I bet I’ll need to do several experiments in that regard.

“«Analyze»”

Alongside the words of power, a series of translucent text arose before me.\n</ins>\n

The target wasn’t me this time, but rather, was directed at the Minotaur that had just become my companion.

Name: None\nJob: Minotaur LV 45\nSkills:-\nBlunt Weapon Handling LV 45\nMagical Resistance LV 40\nPhysical Resistance LV 20\nSubordination Locket

Eighty percent of it was just a normal Minotaur.

It’s obvious for it to be nameless, and then it also had both Magical Resistance. Its Physical Resistance was a bit on the lower side, but on the flip side, since it had high vitality, it felt like its physical strength was needlessly high.

However, the issue right now was the new ‘Subordination Locket’ that was added.

I tried analyzing deeper.

Subordination Locket:-\nProof that the monster has been captured by the Monster Capture skill. Will obey the Monster Tamer captor with absolute obedience.

“Hohh—…”

Perfect.

This meant that I had the Minotaur’s complete loyalty. Splendid indeed!

And speaking of myself…

Name: Noah Whitefield\nJob: Monster Tamer LV 2\nSkills:-\nSwordsmanship LV 92\nTaijutsu LV 88\nFoundation Magic LV 43\nLightning Magic LV 45\nRecovery Magic LV 26\nMonster Capture LV 2\nMonster Training LV 2

… Monster Tamer had leveled up!

Looks like it was indeed the case where it would level up if I turn monsters into my comrades. It’s still unclear as to what the details of the comradery was, but as I thought, was it a probability? If I consider all the monsters I have defeated till now into the equation, the numbers must be insanely low.

In this manner, if I could only gain one more companion or something by the time I end up leaving this labyrinth, then…

“Ah well, let’s just continue on with the experiments. It’s also possible that a different result will come out.”

“Gururu…”

“Come along, Minotaur! Defeat all the monsters that come near me!”

“Guooohhh!!”

Gee~, this is seriously convenient!

It should be fine if I leave all the fighting to him from now on. That way, I can just stay a spectator.

In reality, I had defeated the hornworm-like monster I met a moment ago in one hit.

“Ah, that’s right. I guess I should give you a name, huh.”

“Gururu…?”

“Your name shall be Milo! I’ll be calling you that from now on, ‘kay?”

“Guooohhh!!”

His words don’t really reach me, but… anyhow, between the Milotaur and I— I felt a bond of trust, or something of the like, from Milo.

While feeling something like that, Milo and I started to walk in search for the exit to these ruins.

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Translation: AngryMidget

TL Note: Hmm? No footnotes were needed? O_O

I actually thought I’d need more footnotes for Tamer than Ren’ai. Am I speaking too soon?

Anyways, looks like no waifu flag was triggered, sadly. And the og waifu isn’t here either yet… ;-;

See you in the next release, I guess. Ciao…

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