Chapter 25 - Young Man, You're Not Bad

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In Andrew’s eyes, the battle between the White Ape and the Golden-winged Roc was simply overwhelming.

If he even revealed a little bit of his power, he and the iron-armored black lizard could be crushed to death.

At the same time, a series of information appeared in Andrew’s mind.

[ Ancient White Ape ]

Status: Healthy

Aptitude: Five-star

Atavism status: non-atavism

Ability: ? ? ?

[ Golden-Winged Roc ]

Status: Injured

Aptitude: Four-star

Atavism status: non-atavism

Ability: Wind Blade, ? ? ?

This was the message sent by the system.

It seemed that the system was unable to analyze certain areas for high-level Ferocious Beasts.

Originally, Andrew thought that he could still use the system to check the skills of the two creatures. But his idea fell through.

However, even so, Andrew was also inspired.

Just the little bit of strength that they displayed earlier was already so powerful. If they really used their full strength, how powerful would these extraordinary-level Beasts be!

So terrifying!

Thinking of this, the motivation to become stronger in Andrew’s heart became even more intense.

Just as he was thinking…

The White Ape’s figure also landed not far away from Andrew.

In order to hit the Golden-winged Roc in the sky earlier, the Ancient White Ape flew higher.

The place where it landed happened to be somewhere not far from Andrew and the iron-armored black lizard.

‘Roar!’

Seeing this scene, the iron-armored black lizard thought that the Ancient White Ape was going to attack Andrew.

Thus, it began to roar at the Ancient White Ape.

The Ancient White Ape seemed to be attracted by the iron-armored black lizard.

It also jumped and approached Andrew.

At this moment, a generous voice called out, “Jimmy, don’t hurt others.”

The voice made the White Ape stop.

Haus Lawson, who was behind the White Ape, walked over.

He nodded at Andrew and said, “I’m sorry, young man. Jimmy didn’t mean any harm. He’s just a little mischievous.”

He didn’t know Andrew. He just thought that Andrew was an ordinary adventurer.

Andrew’s heart tightened. He didn’t expect to see Amy’s father here.

Andrew’s expression didn’t change as he observed the other party.

It seemed that the other party didn’t recognize him.

After that, he relaxed and said, “It’s alright. Mr. Haus is Alice City’s hero. I’d like to express my respect to you.”

Seeing that the other party didn’t attack its master, the iron-armored black lizard also took a step back.

Haus didn’t say anything. He was just about to leave when suddenly, his gaze fell on the iron-armored black lizard.

‘Eh?’

As a five-star Beast Tamer, he had seen many Beasts. He had seen Beasts that fly in the sky, run on the ground, and even swim in the sea.

But he had never seen this one before.

It looked like a large lizard, but a lizard wasn’t that big.

He couldn’t help but start to get curious.

“Sir, what kind of Beast is this? I haven’t seen such a Beast before.”

As Andrew’s entire body was covered by the black robe, his voice had also been changed.

Therefore, Haus Lawson wasn’t sure how old Andrew was, so he could only address him as ‘Sir’.

Seeing this, Andrew immediately felt a headache coming on.

He didn’t want to have any contact with Amy’s father. After all, Andrew had used his name to go shopping yesterday.

Amy had already said that if her father found out about that, it definitely wouldn’t end well for Andrew.

That was why Andrew was panicking now!

He could only force himself to speak.

“Mr. Haus, my Beast is a variant of a lizard. I got it by chance. It’s only a two-star Beast.”

Haus Lawson nodded and didn’t ask further.

He only patted Andrew on the shoulder and praised him.

“You’re not bad. Earlier, I saw you trying with all your might to run towards Alice City. You were probably trying to help. It’s rare for people to have such an awareness.”

“It’s my duty. I’m also a member of Alice City.”

Andrew broke out in cold sweat and could only brace himself to answer.

“Which expedition team are you on? If you don’t mind, you can come to my Wolf Wind Expedition Team.”

Haus Lawson loved talented people and thus, extended an olive branch to Andrew.

“Mr. Haus, I don’t plan to join the Wolf Wind Expedition Team for the time being.”

Andrew had thousands of curse words running through his mind.

He was really afraid that Mr. Haus would know that he had used his name for a discount yesterday.

So, of course, he would not accept Haus’s invitation.

Upon seeing this, Haus did not get angry. Instead, he waved his hand and laughed.

“Haha, it doesn’t matter. As long as you want to change teams, Wolf Wind Expedition Team will always be open to you!”

After saying that, he did not add anything else. He turned around and left with the Ancient White Ape.

Looking at Haus’s receding figure, Andrew heaved a sigh of relief.

…

It had already been a day since the Golden-winged Roc attacked Alice City.

Andrew had also been in the wilderness for a day.

He did not dare to go to the Level 2 wilderness again, so they stayed in the Level 1 wilderness.

Compared to the first time, he received a lot less.

There were 22 Level 1 Beast crystal nuclei, and only one Level 2 Beast crystal nucleus.

He did not know if it was because of the Golden-winged Roc, but the number of Beasts in the Level 1 areas had decreased a lot.

“I’ve received a total of 196 Crystal coins.”

He calculated in his head. Adding the materials of some Beasts and the crystal nuclei, there were less than 200 Crystal coins in total.

Andrew sighed inwardly.

Compared to his gains the first time, his income plummeted.

‘Life is not easy’

Andrew sighed.

If other adventurers knew what he was thinking, they would probably be angry to death.

Someone who could receive more than 100 Crystal coins at a time!

It was simply ridiculous!

It must be known that even if the average adventurer was lucky, they would at most receive less than 100 Crystal coins at a time.

Sometimes, if they were unlucky, they might only get around 50 Crystal coins at a time. They might even incur a loss.

After all, if their Beast was injured, they would need treatment. Hence, the adventurer would have to spend money.

Regarding this, Andrew expressed, ‘Some people cannot be generalized.’

…

Soon, it was the second day.

It was a school day, and it was also the day of the mock combat exam.

As soon as Grade 12 Class 5 arrived, Andrew heard the sounds of discussion.

“Did you see the Golden-winged Roc yesterday? It scared me to death! If it wasn’t for Mr. Haus’s Ancient White Ape, Alice City would have definitely suffered a heavy loss!”

“Exactly. Mr. Haus is truly my idol. It would be great if I could speak to him face to face.”

“That’s not important. We have the mock combat exam today. I’m really nervous, I’ve never been to the wilderness before!”

Listening to the discussions of these people, Andrew walked into the classroom and sat in his seat without saying a word..