Registering as a beast tamer
Beast tamers can expand their beast space through three methods:
First is to consuming specific treasures that enhance their soul power, thereby expanding their beast space.
Second is by forming contracts with low-level beasts possessing higher-ranking bloodlines. By leveling up their mana core alongside the contracted beast, tamers can amplify their soul power.
Third is to upgrade beast tamer's mana rank, which in turn boosts their soul power and expands their beast space.
Additionally, there are rumors suggesting that some cultivation techniques can also help to the growth of a tamer's soul power.
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August and Blake arrived at the association branch, a towering building bustling with activity. Beast tamers, accompanied by their beasts and awakens, moved in and out of the entrance, engrossed in their tasks.
"Holy moly, August, look! That's a Morphfly," Blake exclaimed, pointing at a yellow beast on a tamer's shoulder, a graceful combination of chameleon and butterfly.
August quickly used the inspect function to gather details about the Morphfly.
[ Morphfly ]
Rank: 2 (peak)
Bloodline: C-
Elements: poison, illusion
Abilities: stealth E4, camouflage D5, Swift fly E9, poison tongue C2
Status: Good, alert!
Description: {locked} (upgrade the inspect feature to unlock this section) ]
The Morphfly swiftly utilized its ability to conceal itself after sensing the intense scrutiny from August and Blake.
'More upgrades?sigh…' August couldn't help but sigh in defeat. How many more there is to upgrade?
[ Host you can do it I believe in you ]
The culprit cheering for him—talk about adding insult to injury!
[Inspect]
Details: It's a system ability to reveal information about objects or beasts. It currently allows viewing up to objects ranked as epic and beasts ranked 4.
Upgrade: 10,000 SP (unlocks descriptions, beast library, and extends visibility to beasts ranked 5)
Requirement: Use inspect on 100 different beasts of the same rank or higher than the host (1/100) ]
'So, I've got to inspect more creatures if I want to meet the requirement,' August mused.
Then he opened the inventory option
[ Inventory]
Details: This feature allows the host to store non-living objects without spoilage or rusting.
Space: One cubic meter
Upgrade: 1000 SP (+one additional cubic meter) ]
'Whoa an interdimensional space and with the slower time option?' August could barely hold his joy, even a basic storage pouch is 10,000C that's how much it's value is.
"Let's head in," August said to Blake, who was dejected after the Morphfly concealed itself.
They entered through the main doorway of the building, weaving past adventurers until they reached the area where guards were conducting checks and confiscating weapons, storage pouches, and storage rings.
As Blake passed through the scanner, its lights turned from blue to green.
'Will the guard detect the system?' August worried about the possibility of the system being discovered and what consequences it might bring.
[Host, don't worry. They can't detect me, even with your world's best technology. That's how great I am.]
August huffed in relief upon learning that the guards wouldn't detect the system. He then passed through the scanner, which also glowed green, and the guard let him go without any issue.
The two of them reached the counter where a beautiful receptionist was working.
"Hello, how can I assist you today?" The receptionist asked them with a perfect business smile.
"We want to register for a beast tamer certificate," Blake said, trying to maintain his 'cool' demeanor.
"Certainly, just give me a moment," she replied, fetching a device to scan them.
After the registration process was completed, they were each given a white card with a bronze line.
"This will allow you two to enter portals up to a 2-star rank," the receptionist explained.
Then, a guide dressed in black approached them to lead them to the beast breeding center.
"Come, follow me," the man said, motioning for them to follow.
They followed the guide to the beast breeding room, where a reinforced mana steel door adorned with runes stood before them. The guide swiped a card at the door, and it slid open smoothly with a faint sound.
As August entered the room, he immediately sensed the expansion of space, heightening his alertness. The area before them was approximately the size of a warehouse.
'It must be the work of a rune master proficient in space runes,' August couldn't help but be amazed.
"There are different sections with beasts of different elemental affinities…" the guide began to inform them of where to go and where not to go.
"I'll be stationed here. You have 1 hour. Once you've chosen your beast, return to me and inform me," the guide concluded after some time, then positioned himself to guard the door.
"I'll go this way to check out the fire element beasts. Want to come along?" Blake gestured towards the fire element section.
"You go ahead. I'll join you after I've explored the other elemental beasts," August replied eagerly. He couldn't miss this opportunity to use inspect on each different beast.
"Okay, I'll see you there," Blake said, heading towards the fire element section.
'There are sections for each element available, just as the guide said,' August remarked as he began to explore each one.
In the various sections, he encountered eggs and newborn beasts, some screeching while others slept cuddled with their siblings.
August decided to use inspect on a white-furred bunny with blue eyes and a small horn on its forehead.
[ Frost bunny ]
Rank: 1 ( initial)
Bloodline: F
Elements: ice
Abilities: charge
Status: Inferior, newborn,
Description:{locked} ]
Then he ventured to a section where some blue balls were jumping around.
[ Water slime ]
Rank: 1 (initial)
Bloodline: F-
Elements: ice
Abilities: ice touch
Status: inferior, newborn, excited
Description: {locked} ]
Next, he used inspect on a wolf pup running around.
[ Snow wolf ]
Rank: 1 (initial)
Bloodline: E+
Elements: ice
Abilities: Frostbite E2
Status: average, excited
Description: { locked } ]
"Hey August, can you help me choose a beast?" Blake asked, scratching his head with a smile. "I can't decide because every beast looks cool to me."
"Okay, I'll pick a high-grade beast for you," August said confidently, knowing he could rely on the system's inspect function to gather information.
"Yeah, let's go to the fire element beast zone!" Blake declared excitedly.
"Why not the earth element?" August teased.
"Fire element packs more power, but earth elements give off more of a defensive vibe, which I'm not into," Blake explained his preference for fire over earth.
"Alright, let's go there then," August sighed, conceding to Blake's choice.
In the fire element section, various beasts ranked from F to E caught their attention. August inspected each one carefully.
One red bear cub stood out to him, emitting a unique vibe. Using inspect on the beast revealed its details:
[ Crimson bear ]
Rank: 1 (initial)
Bloodline rank: D+
Elements: Fire, physical
Ability: fire body D1, fire punch E2
Status: healthy, sad ]
"You should pick this one, it's a D+ ranked bloodline beast," August suggested to Blake.
"Really? Then I'll choose this one," Blake said eagerly as he ran to inform the guard about his choice.
Meanwhile, August continued his inspection in other sections.
He could choose a higher-ranking bloodline beast, but there were none available higher than D+ rank.
As he explored the ice element section, his attention was drawn to a white-scaled snake glistening in the light as it rested peacefully.
[ Ice serpent ]
Rank: 1 (initial)
Bloodline rank: F+
Element: ice, mist
Abilities: Devour B1, ice spike E1
Status: poor, malnourished, exhausted
Description: {locked} ]