Beast Tamer: I Can See Evolution Paths

It's still hard to say whether this is a real world or not, but the first thing to do is to avoid getting too immersed.

"Let me see what other magical things are in this room."

"And then…"

Asher smiled. Tomorrow, he'll go out for a walk and take a good look to understand what exactly that familiar is.

If possible, then he'll be able to release Little Raven and the others.

After all, in this unfamiliar place, releasing the pet beasts from home gives a bit more sense of security.

"If there's a suitable occasion, releasing Angel would be the best decision," As he spoke, Asher nodded.

Exactly. By rights, this should be the era belonging to the Angel.

Letting the Angel come out is how to gain the greatest benefits, right?

Automated water output.

A fireplace that can be lit automatically, don't know by what means.

Many devices lean towards automation.

But compared to true modernization, there's still quite a gap.

Asher lay on the soft quilt and couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.

"Although in terms of some convenient equipment, the help provided by this alchemy whose principles are unknown can't compare to the modern day."

"But in terms of enjoyment…"

There's no comparison.

Really no comparison.

Completely not on the same level.

A pillow of appropriate height.

Soft and fluffy quilt.

Smooth surface.

Everything was extremely comfortable.

Asher passed a comfortable night steadily.

Then…

The pet beasts were about to make a ruckus.

"Meow! Meow!"

"Chirp! Chirp!"

"Gulu—"

'Hungry!'

'Very hungry!'

'Need to eat!'

Asher: "..."

Almost forgot about this.

He's long past the stage of "if one eats full, the whole family isn't hungry."

There are still six… no, four… no wait, six mouths at home waiting to be fed.

The diet of Angel and World Tree Lily is a bit different.

But the two pet beasts also need to eat.

Asher had a headache.

Asher decided to shift the stress.

"Prepare more food for me," Asher called out to the staff.

"The more the better."

Money is enough. That last sentence Asher didn't say so bluntly.

But to someone who can afford 50 silver coins a night and could casually give a gold coin, and who gave one yesterday, the staff, no matter how dumb, wouldn't doubt Asher's wealth.

They didn't even ask why Asher needed so much food.

Large piles of food were brought into Asher's room.

Other staff watched and clicked their tongues in amazement.

"So much… How many people does this feed?"

"So much food, and none of it looks cheap, might drain the payroll dry."

"To run into a guest like this, Damon sure is…"

Damon, who was passing by with a small food cart: "..."

Damon gave his gossiping colleagues a faint, superior look, then walked off without turning back.

A display of disdain, not even bothering to talk to them.

Other colleagues: "???"

'Huh? What's up with this guy?'

'Why's he looking at us like that?'

Damon chuckled in his heart.

Why look at them like that?

Don't they know themselves?

Forget what kind of person Asher is, just this situation alone, isn't it outrageous?

If they were truly friends who cared for him, they wouldn't gossip behind his back.

The ones chirping behind are all just looking to watch a show.

Damon couldn't be bothered to explain so much to them.

What if such a distinguished guest got accidentally offended by them?

Thinking that, Damon pushed the small cart and strutted past them.

It wasn't until he reached near Asher's room that Damon returned to a humble demeanor.

Asher knew nothing of the liveliness outside.

It didn't have much to do with him.

Watching the food being brought in more and more, Asher nodded, "That's enough, thank you."

After thinking a bit, Asher took out another gold coin.

Mainly because he didn't have other currencies on him.

And this staff member was quite dutiful.

"No no no."

What Asher didn't expect was, upon seeing the gold coin, Damon frantically waved his hands.

"This esteemed lord, the money you gave yesterday is already more than enough, no need to give more," Damon waved hard.

His face turned completely red.

Afraid that he might slip up and take the money.

That really wouldn't be justifiable.

"This food may look like a lot, but it really doesn't cost that much."

"Please enjoy your meal, I'll take my leave."

"If you need anything else, please contact me anytime."

After saying this, Damon "whoosh whoosh whoosh" ran off.

Asher hadn't even pulled his hand back yet with the gold coin.

Damon's figure disappeared from view.

Seeing this, Asher let out a soft chuckle and quietly put the coin back into his empty pouch, "…Alright then."

In that instant, Asher took note again.

Today, he really needs to go out and look at the exchange rate between gold and silver coins.

Why does he feel like it might be even more exaggerated than he imagined?

Smiling, Asher decided to eat first.

"Come on, everyone try the local specialties together," Saying this, Asher released all his pet beasts at once.

Little Raven flapped its wings and landed on the bed.

The Cat-Worm bounced right onto the dining cart.

The small cart almost couldn't handle the Cat-Worm's weight.

The little white snake's body coiled on the ground, poking its head out and eager to try the food on the cart.

The jellyfish was the most exaggerated, 'This is mine, this one too, this one's also mine!'

Angel wasn't too interested in regular food, but could eat.

For World Tree Lily… Asher looked around and found a jug of water on the side cart.

"Try this water from over three thousand years ago. See how it differs from the water at home," Saying that, Asher picked up the water and poured some for World Tree Lily.

World Tree Lily: "..."

'Though it is… oh well, fine, let's just taste it, just treat it like humoring a child.'

Turning around, Asher noticed, the little guys at home didn't seem to be eating too well.

"What? Being picky?", Asher raised an eyebrow as he asked.

'Seriously? Aren't these all food? They seem okay.'

After all, with alchemy, this era isn't as backward as he imagined.

'The taste of food shouldn't be too off, right?'

'At most, due to region and time, the flavor might be a little different?'

Thinking this, Asher casually picked up something on the cart that looked like a mantou? Bread?

Anyway, some kind of edible staple, and took a bite.

Asher fell into a speechless silence.

'Hmm… this texture, this flavor…'

"Confirmed. This definitely isn't the Soren of a thousand years ago!"

He won't accept it. He doesn't believe it.

The name of "gourmet desert" falling on their nation one day?

Is that possible?

Isn't that absurd.

"…Alright then," Asher chewed two more bites, speaking with difficulty, "It's edible, just the taste is a bit weird."

"Pretend it's a roll, make do with it, not impossible."

The bread was hard and carried a sour-salty-sweet taste. Upon closer tasting, you could also detect a hint of the bitterness from wheat bran and a mysterious spicy flavor.

Simply put—

A magical mouthfeel.

Asher's gaze toward other seemingly normal foods also changed.

Do these really taste normal? He didn't believe it.

Asher chewed slowly on the "roll," his gaze falling silently on his pet beasts.

Let's see.

Little Raven's expression was similar to Asher's, very hesitant, golden-red eyes full of shifty indecision, glancing around sneakily.

'Try it try it?'

'Is it tasty?'

Little white snake: *tongue flicking*

Angel: *pretending not to exist*

Only Cat-Worm and jellyfish were unbothered, still gorging enthusiastically.

'What? Never eaten this? Try a bite.'

'Yuck! Not tasty.'

'Try another!'

'Still not tasty.'

'No problem.'

'Try another!'

The Cat-Worm bounced around trying all the food and finally picked a few that were okay.

Before the Cat-Worm could eat more, Little Raven, little white snake, and Asher swarmed over.

Cat-Worm: "???"

"Meow! Meow?"

'Are you guys even human?'

Little Raven and little white snake looked utterly calm.

Human?

They weren't humans to begin with.

They're pet beasts.

The genuine kind.

Only Asher, being asked, was like: "...Ahem."

In front of hunger, that question isn't important.

Just eat.

Did the Cat-Worm say something?

Sorry, he didn't hear it.

Cat-Worm stomped in rage.

Wanted to pull the jellyfish next to it to help argue for justice.

Jellyfish: "Gulu?"

'Justice?'

'What justice?'

'Isn't it all delicious?'

When it comes to food, the jellyfish follows one principle: eat everything.

Even with the energy provided by the mirage pearl, this plain and simple attitude toward eating had long been engraved into jellyfish's bones.

As long as it's edible, eat.

One breakfast, everyone ate with great difficulty.

Even World Tree Lily, who didn't care before, now felt relieved.

'Thankfully, thankfully, I can only drink water.'

'That's good.'

That way it can avoid the bad-tasting, undesirable food.

Absolutely perfect.

———

Asher changed into the clothes delivered by the staff.

He changed into an ordinary set of short clothes, somewhat coarse in fabric. This time, Asher didn't wear a cloak, just walked out of the hotel looking plain.

"Actually, it's not that plain."

The moment Asher stepped out the door, someone tried to scam him.

Asher: "..."

Was his disguise not successful enough?

Looking at the kid who bumped into him, Asher grabbed the kid's collar and, with genuine confusion on his face, asked.

The kid, wearing clothes patched over patches, rolled his eyes massively at Asher, clearly not wanting to speak.

"Let's chat," Asher smiled, "If you can satisfy me, this is yours."

Saying that, Asher pulled a gold coin from his pouch.

Spun it around on his finger.

Before the kid could reach, Asher flipped his hand and put it back into the pouch.

Kid: "..."

'Got it, got it.'

"You want to be satisfied, huh?"

"You sure if I satisfy you, the gold coin is mine?"

The kid confirmed repeatedly.

Asher nodded.

The seventy-nine gold coins in his pocket told him he could afford a little indulgence.

"Can't just talk at the door," Even being held by the collar, the kid still spoke cockily.

"Find a restaurant tavern."

"One with private rooms."

As he spoke, Asher's unabashed gaze fell on the kid.

The kid wasn't shy either, immediately pointed the way for Asher.

Asher let go and signaled him to lead.

The kid couldn't help but glance back at Asher, "Aren't you afraid I'll run?"

"Go ahead, if you're willing to," Asher replied calmly.

Kid: "..."

Words stuck in throat.

Swallowing resentment.

Alright then.

He wasn't willing.

He really wasn't willing to lose that gold coin.

A whole gold coin.

"You follow me!", The kid said through gritted teeth.

Asher smiled and followed his steps.

They stopped in front of a store called "Oak Tavern."

The kid pushed the door open like he owned the place.

"Old Win! Got a room? Gimme one!"

"Brat! Mind your manners! Where'd you get money to book a room? Better use that to pay off the food you owe me!"

"I brought someone!"

Back and forth.

Old Win in the tavern finally noticed Asher behind the kid.

He was about to say something when he suddenly shut up.

Old Win's eyes swept up and down Asher's body.

Asher smiled, but said nothing.

"This guest, you are…", Old Win frowned, trying to say something.

The kid waved his hand in front.

"Alright alright, he's my guest."

"Old Win, just give me a room."

Old Win was so mad at the brat that his eyes rolled hard.

Made a big show.

In the end, he still pulled out a key and slammed it on the counter, "Top floor, last room. You know the one."

"Thanks!", The kid tiptoed and snatched the key off the counter, looked back at Asher, "Come on."

Asher smiled.

'Quite interesting.'

Following behind the kid, the wooden stairs creaked "creak creak" as the two of them went up.

Though he didn't turn around, Asher could feel it, someone was watching him from behind.

"You and the boss seem pretty close," Asher said calmly.

The kid walking in front stiffened a bit, then relaxed and replied naturally, "Old Win's alright, lets me run a tab now and then."

"Just a bit annoying."

"Talks too much."

As he spoke, the kid nodded earnestly.

That's how it is.

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