I Was a Loner, but My Class Got Summoned to Another World…-Chapter 55: Tri-horn Basilisk

Logan turned to the little girl, his mind pondering the sorrowful life she might have led. Before leaving with Miles and Rubina, they made their way to the monster area to inspect the beasts Logan needed to purchase.

"So, hero, what kind of beast are you looking for today?" Miles asked as they entered the expansive tent. The scent of beasts was overwhelming—a blend of fresh meat, hay, and animal waste creating a uniquely pungent aroma.

"Can I check out your most interesting monsters? I need one as a present, or maybe two... Rubina here also wants one," Logan explained, grateful for the experienced merchant who understood immediately.

"Interesting monsters... you’re making it hard on me, Hero Logan. With Rubina here, it’ll be even harder to trick you. Hahaha! Now then, let’s go. I think I might have a few," the merry merchant said, guiding them to an area where cute animals roamed.

Rubina instantly became excited, wandering around and wondering which one she should choose.

"So, Rubina, being the daughter of a famous breeder, you should know what to pick, right?" Logan questioned. The girl turned to him, showing slight anger.

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"Nope, it’s not my job to decide what you will pick for... your friend. But I will choose something for myself," Rubina replied.

Logan wondered what Rubina would choose. As for Lisa’s pet, he began to look around. His choice needed to be based on evolution, so picking something cute wouldn’t be suitable in the long run.

Logan began looking through the pen. Most of the creatures here were harmless, so he didn’t think it was a good area to find a tame to help Lisa in battle.

He first discarded all the creatures she did not like: slithering creatures, reptiles, rodents, and any insects.

Then he began thinking of those she did like: cats, dogs, some kind of bird, or something too interesting to refuse. He went through each cage and hatchery, the place so vast he could get lost if he wasn’t careful.

He encountered winged snakes, furry horned rabbits, large predatory cats with impressive fangs, small wolf cubs, and a type of armadillo which he fancied for himself, as he still needed a defensive beast.

He encountered a type of deer with glowing antlers and a bipedal goat with a muscular torso, but nothing caught his attention yet.

Then he spotted a small four-legged owl. It was a strange beast, but perhaps it was exactly what he needed.

It radiated an air of wisdom, observing everything and everyone in great detail. He liked that inquisitive gaze. It also emitted an aura of light, and its gold-colored plumage sparkled like platinum when it unconsciously produced light magic.

"Hey Miles, what about this one?" Logan yelled, trying to attract the stout merchant’s attention.

"That one was born with a clear defect. Are you sure you want it? I only keep it as an oddity to attract attention to my store," Miles responded.

"The two extra limbs?" Logan asked, wondering as he originally thought it was just a normal strange beast from this world.

"Yeah, that. You don’t actually think an owl has that many legs, right?" Miles said, petting the beast to show its gentle nature.

"I don’t mind… it actually looks cool like that," Logan insisted, sticking to his decision to buy the strange owl.

"Well, I don’t mind. It would never have been bought otherwise. Now that that’s settled, how about young Rubina?" Miles said, walking back while having a caretaker bring the owl along with the items it required, like a glove to hold it on one’s hand.

"Rubina, I have chosen one beast. Have you found the one you want?" Logan asked the girl who was busy cuddling a horned rabbit.

"An owl? Wait, does that have four legs? Never mind, a bird... Zephyr, I think I know where this is going. I want that one then," she said, pointing to an egg. Logan did not know what it was, but the red color made it noticeable.

"An Aurelius Fowl, its main elements are fire and light. It’s a beautiful bird indeed. Very knowledgeable, young Rubina, to even know it by egg color. That particular egg should hatch in some hours maybe even a day, so if you are going to take it, make sure you take very careful care of it," Miles advised.

"Don’t worry, Miles, I am ready for what’s to come. Just make sure you let me borrow a good portable hatchery with a few fire stones. I will be paying for that. Thank you," Rubina replied, getting close to the egg with a resplendent smile.

"Well, you heard her, Miles. We will also take that one. Just one last favor: I need help with a protector-type beast, something that will shield me in battle. Do you have anything interesting?" Logan asked Miles, but also turned towards Rubina, who would probably have a good suggestion.

"Hmm, if it’s about defense… I can only think of earth monsters. We have a few, but I need to know more to understand," Miles asked, trying to get more information.

"Oh, that is easy. Based on how Scorch’s evolution went… I would suggest you get a Tri-horn Basilisk," Rubina said, pointing towards the reptile area.

"Which one is that one?" Logan asked, checking the cages by name.

"We only have one youngling, about a year and a half old. It’s about a third of its adult size," Miles said excitedly, showing him what looked like a large cobra with horns on its head. Its size was about six feet long, and it had a sleek yet fierce appearance.

"I don’t understand, Rubina. How is this going to help?" Logan asked the girl, who stood next to him, to explain.

"Well, it’s a powerful earth-type creature. It shouldn’t be too hard to figure out how powerful it will be after an evolution, but if it stays the same, its stone-like scales can harden to protect you. Its hood is said to be one of the toughest materials known, and finally, its venom can be useful. It’s probably the only basilisk that can be tamed," Rubina pointed out, listing all its traits and how each one could help Logan in the future.

"Well, I do like how it looks, and what you are saying makes sense. I was thinking of a shelled beast, but if it’s this one, he could probably enlarge his neck to shield me," Logan said as he saw the large snake sleeping within its enclosure.

"Yes, hero, that is its hood, as Rubina mentioned. When this creature reaches its adult form, it will be able to shield you from danger… if you manage to tame it correctly, which I have no doubt you will."

"Now, how about you tell me about this evolution you two keep talking about while we make contracts for your new beast?" Miles added, trying to pry into the interesting topic the two youngsters were keeping to themselves.

"We won’t need contracts, Miles. Just take us to a room with the two beasts. I can only trust you to see what will happen," Rubina commanded, waiting for his response.