I Was a Loner, but My Class Got Summoned to Another World…-Chapter 56: Sealing the Deal
Miles took the two youths into a room and watched as the hero used his blood to mark the beasts. After marking the owl, the creature seemed to instantly trust the boy. It carefully perched itself on his shoulder, as if it had known the hero all its life.
The second was even more amazing. The snake, which had caused the store many problems, gently coiled around the boy as if it had seen him hatch.
Miles had never seen such powers and control over beasts during his long life as the kingdom’s top beast merchant. The idea of employing the boy even swiftly crossed his mind, but he held himself back, knowing it was a foolish thought.
"I take it it’s your unique way of taming creatures, Logan. I will keep it a secret. It’s good to know I won’t have to refuse the best but hardest creatures now that I know this. Expect me to send you anything I think you might need in the future," Miles said, laughing harder than ever while rubbing his hands.
He knew that those monsters would cost a lot of money—cash that this hero would be able to pay.
Logan finished his usual taming. It went quite well this time, as both creatures were eager to get out of the store. They seemed to know that being with Logan was equivalent to being freed from the prison they were kept in.
[Welcome to the team, it will be a good day to see what you can do,] Logan communicated.
[Want fightss, killss, fresssh meatss] His serpent, the Tri-horn Basilisk, slithered around his legs, letting his intentions be known.
[Need fly, want wind] The midsize bird tried speaking next, flapping its wings.
"Fair enough. We will be going out soon, and I will need both of you for that. Now let’s get out of here," Logan smiled. He felt the connection between both creatures rise just with those words.
"Well, Miles, now we just need to talk about payment. How much will everything cost?" Logan asked, curious about the monetary system in this world. He was used to others handling the payments for him.
"I will apply the Earl’s usual discount for you, hero: 60 gold for the Tri-horn Basilisk, 25 gold for the Starlight Owl, and 32 gold coins for the Aurelius Fowl. I made sure to exclude the items young Rubina is going to buy for egg care," the merchant reminded Logan.
Rubina kept quiet, indicating that it was a decent amount for what they got. He took out a huge sack of coins, some spilling out as he released it.
"That is crazy, hero. You shouldn’t flaunt your wealth so easily," the merchant said, laughing at the kid’s bold action.
"Sorry, I just got it like that. I haven’t had time to check it after accepting it from the king," Logan said, picking up the gold coins that fell.
He began looking through each one, discovering different colored coins and wondering which one he should use to pay.
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"Logan, before you think they are the same, the three you have in your hand are Platinum Coins. They are worth 100 Gold each. You should be fine with the gold you dropped and one of those platinum coins."
"Oh! Alright…" He counted and placed what he did not need back, setting aside one of the platinum coins in a different part of the dimensional storage for easy access during their next shop visit.
"Well then, I think that concludes our business, young hero. I will escort you both out," the stout merchant said, smiling widely. He patted Logan’s hand as if he were a son.
"As always, thanks, Miles. Just send someone to collect the payment I owe you. I guess my father will need more feed for the large beasts soon, so add that as well," Rubina said. The three of them were just steps from the door.
After shaking hands, Logan left the shop with Rubina. Both Kai and Chloe were stationed outside, and they seemed interested in Logan’s new pets.
The owl, upon seeing the blue sky, flapped its wings. [Master, fly?] it begged Logan.
[Sure, just stay close to us. We are still in the city, and people might get crazy seeing you around,] Logan communicated, watching the bird take off as soon as it was given permission.
As for the snake, it stayed close beside him. Logan noticed it would try to keep its head near his arm, as if it were a portable armrest.
[Stay with me, Basilisk. We will be in the city for a little while longer, then we will head out so you can hunt.] He petted the serpent’s head, which was somewhat difficult with the sharp horns around it.
"Looks like you got two new creatures, a weird bird and a pretty nice Basilisk. You know my father keeps a few to train with—they are great at molding stone into weapons," Kai said, demonstrating a quick magic trick that transformed a spike of dirt into a small serpent. Its tail could slice wood with ease.
"Now that is interesting. I can’t use magic like that," Logan said, trying to show off his clumsy use of darkness aura to make a miniature smoke screen that, at best, hid his hand.
"Don’t worry about that. I am sure you can do other things. Just focus on training, and you will find a use for your specific element," Chloe pitched in.
"So, where are we heading to next?" Rubina asked while caring for the egg in a small pouch filled with red mana stones.
"About that, I need to buy a few more storage rings. I will need to store a good amount of water, and if possible, some crystals. Ah, and before I forget, also some alchemical ingredients…" Logan said, winking at Rubina, who quickly understood what the boy wanted to try.
"Well, I guess we will be heading to the magical tool store then," Rubina said, walking next to Logan as his two knights followed.
