Monster Candidates to Tame
A week has passed since Princess Rodenlight visited the city and gave her speech.
During that time, she and the Duke McFarlane’s household have moved on to another town, but it seems Princess Annette has remained here.
Rumaja is also still in the city, keeping in contact with both the old and new Adventurers’ Guild headquarters as she searches for potential tamed monster candidates for me.
But what sort of monster would make a good candidate?
Perhaps Plum might have some insight?
"Hmm? It’s often said that tamers are most compatible with monsters of similar species. In your case, that would be spider types."
"Spider types… Are they strong?"
"It depends on the species, but generally, they’re highly defensive. Some have an aggressive temperament, but most are mild as long as you don’t invade their territory. The Silk Spider family, for instance, may not excel in direct attacks but are adept at trap-based strategies."
Now that she mentions it, that’s true.
My typical approach is to snare enemies with Talat’s threads before launching attacks, and when defending, he can create walls of web that fend off most monster attacks.
Thinking about it that way, maybe Rumaja is looking for spider-type monsters for me?
"That’s quite likely. However, spider sightings are extremely rare. They inhabit mountainous areas and caves, attacking intruders without hesitation. As a result, information about them is quite scarce."
"I see. So even Rumaja may have a hard time finding them?"
"That’s where the Adventurers’ Guild’s capabilities come into play. What one person can't gather, an organization can. Still, spiders tend to inhabit very particular territories, which makes taming them challenging."
That doesn’t sound too promising.
I managed to tame Talat right when I met him, so I don’t actually know the detailed taming process.
Could I really tame a new monster?
Hmm, what should I do?
"Hello? Lily... Ah, there you are."
"Oh, Melanie! Do you need something?"
"I’ve been asked by Rumaja to bring you some documents."
"Documents?"
I tilted my head, puzzled.
What could be so important that Melanie was sent to deliver them personally?
"Yes, though I’m not sure what’s inside since they’re sealed with wax."
"You're right. It’s addressed to me and Plum. Where’s Rumaja right now?"
"That, we’re not sure about either. The document arrived only just now, after being sent via guild courier two days ago."
Where could Rumaja be?
Well, let’s take a look at these documents.
“Let’s see… A location of spider-type monsters has been confirmed!?”
"Well now. Finding it within a week is impressive."
According to Rumaja’s document, a village has been found about half a day’s flight from Vardmoi, where there’s been a sighting of spider-type monsters.
Apparently, Rumaja is currently there, gathering more information from the locals.
She’s asked me to come as soon as I’m ready.
Based on the map included, it’ll take about two to three days by Lumite Grand Wing since we’ll need to make a wide detour around a forest.
I’m still not sure if I can actually tame anything, but I suppose I should go.
If things get dangerous, Talat will be with me.
What do you think about this chapter?
