The medicinal plants on the plains were mostly collected, so we moved to the back road.
　There are many kinds of medicinal herbs along the road.

　Don't underestimate the importance of collecting herbs.
　If you collect many, many kinds of herbs, you can get more rewards.

　First of all, let's proceed steadily and steadily.

All right, boys, let's go!
So that's funny!

　This time when he made a tentative contract with about ten wild dogs and used them, Kanade shouted as if he couldn't stand them.

'How many times have I told you?　It's only natural for a Beast Tamer to be able to do this. It's a given.
"I think Lane's 'natural' is absolutely ridiculous... nyah?

　Suddenly, Kanade looked in the direction of the day after tomorrow.
　Her ears twitched...and her tail twitched in alarm.

'Rain, there's some kind of commotion going on over there. I hear yelling and screaming and stuff like that.
'A dispute by other adventurers...?　Or.....

　I hesitate a bit, and then I make a decision.

Let's go.
Yeah.

　For starters, the dogs were set to put down only the herbs when they returned, and cancel the temporary contract there.

''So you can't normally give such complicated orders, you know...?

　I'm not surprised anymore, Kanade murmured.



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　As they headed to where Kanade directed them, they saw the carriage and several men surrounding it.

　In the carriage, there is one man who looks like Gosha.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

　There were twelve men in total surrounding the carriage.
　All of them are armed and can be recognized at a glance as some kind of badass.

　They are 'bandits'.

It's not a lucky thing to be able to escape from your bodyguards.
''Those guys were in a hurry to get away when they found out we were the Jet Black Fang.
What do you think?　Hmm?　How does it feel to be betrayed by an adventurer?　If you'd like, you can tell us.　I'll be a snack for you, hahaha!

　The men laugh vulgarly.
　The merchant, surrounded by bandits, can only shudder.

　We watched them from behind the trees.

''The 'Jet Black Fang'........?　What's the name of the bandits?
I've heard of them. It's a huge bandit ring, over a hundred members. They are brutal and cruel, and they do a lot of terrible things. I hear they have a bounty on their head.
You're a lot more informed than I thought.
It's important to be informed when traveling.
So you have the information, but not the food?
Meow.

　Gulping, Kanade dips down.

'Rain, let's go get help,'
...No, no. I don't seem to have time for that.

　The bandits look like they could kill the merchant man any minute now.
　We should consider that there is not a moment to lose.

We'll take care of it ourselves.
Are you sure?　They're a massive bandit gang with a bounty on the line, you know?
I don't care about that. I can't just walk out on that guy.
'Nyahhh... That's my master, indeed. I knew you'd say that.
Kanade, you have to protect that merchant. I'll take care of the people around me.
Riley!
"On my signal, shall we go?　Three ... two ... two ... one ... now!

　With a gasp, he jumped out from behind a tree.

'What was that?'

　The bandits reacted quickly, but they were still not far behind Kanade.
　Kanade crawled on the ground and ran to the ground, and in an instant he was fleshed out by the bandits.

''Unyan!

　Gun, gong, and Kanade shakes his fist, and the two men surrounding the merchant fall down.

''Rain!''
I'm on it!

　I joined the battle and stood my ground with the bandits.



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　I'm going to be honest with you and say that...

　I was worried.
　Rain has a talent that defies the norm for Beast Tamers, and yet, his physical abilities have been enhanced by signing a contract with the cat spirit race.

　However.

　It's doubtful that he can properly use the power he's suddenly been given.
　Won't they be swept up by the power?
　Wouldn't it destroy itself?

　I was worried.
　Even though it was the Lord's order, wouldn't it have been better if I had destroyed the bandits myself?
　I was thinking about that.

　

''Phew!''

　Rain avoided the swords and axes wielded by the bandits with plenty of time to spare.
　He didn't even bite his skin.

　Accurately avoiding the attacks.........
　And then I see a painful counterattack.

　The sound of bones breaking.
　Screams.
　The bandits fall one by one.

''Amazing........''

　I was stunned.

　Rain has used the power of the cat spirit race perfectly.
　Without being swept away by the power, she controls it precisely, appropriately, and appropriately.

　It's an impossible sight.
　If it were an ordinary human being, they would be swayed by the mighty power....

Huh!

　Rain's fist caught the bandit, and another one fell to the ground.
　It's incredible, but he's completely mastered his powers.

　Talent, is it?
　If that's the case, how much talent does Lane have?
　I don't know if the word "genius" fits.
　It's like a bottomless pit.

　And besides....

(That could be cool.)

　I can't take my eyes off of Rain as she fights.

'I don't know why....I'm nervous...'

　I held the area around my chest, my cheeks staining.



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Phew.

　I let out a breath as I took down the last one.

'So this is it,'
Ugh......what strength........
Ouch... is this thing human?
Oh, God d*mn it.

　The bandits were all lying on the ground.
　They were alive, but none of them were able to stand up.
　All they could do was moan and writhe in pain.

'Canade, are you okay over there?'
Uh-huh. I'm fine.
Good. Thank you. Now that Kanade has secured the hostages, we can fight to our heart's content.
Well that's great Rain, isn't it?　Even though you're under contract with me, I can't believe you'd take down that many bandits all by yourself.
'I'm pretty confident in my martial arts skills there. Sometimes you have to make an animal obey you by force. I've trained for those moments.
Naturally.

　Kanade, for some reason, blushed as she blushed.

Lane, that was so cool.

　I said something that made me feel embarrassed here.