The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 297: The one who brings disaster

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

On top of a cliff where he could overlook the horizon, there stood a man alone.

Is he over sixty years old?

There's a dignity that can only be seen in those who have lived a long time.

With his hair interspersed with white, he might appear to be over sixty at times.

His appearance alone showed signs of aging.

However, the vigor he exuded was not that of an old man.

It was fitting for a seasoned warrior, and if someone lacking determination stood before him, they would likely be overwhelmed by his presence and unable to speak.

"Hmm."

The middle-aged man leaned on the sword he held as if it were a cane, shifting his gaze from the horizon to the east.

To the east, a plain spread out, with a straight highway running through its center.

Beyond the highway, a forest could be seen.

From that forest, monsters emerged one by one.

Whether they were multiplying like slimes or not, it seemed endless.

Slimes, goblins, orcs, ogres, chimeras... among others.

From the lowest rank monsters to A-ranked ones, various monsters were gathering.

Stampede.

A catastrophe caused by the massive emergence of monsters.

That was exactly what was about to engulf the horizon.

Seeing such a sight, the middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction.

"It's a bit late in occurring... but if I could induce a stampede of this scale, then it's quite commendable. I've done a good job, even if I say so myself."

The middle-aged man looked over his shoulder without a sound.

"Wouldn't you agree, Reez?"

A demon, Reez, appeared silently in response to the middle-aged man's question.

"Oh, you noticed?"

"There's no way I wouldn't. Even though you seem to be suppressing your magical power, we're of the same kind, aren't we? If a comrade is nearby, it can be sensed instinctively."

"Well, normally it's not like that. Your ability to sense presence is still amazing as always, Mr. Weiss."

"Are you showing your face just to praise me?"

"Oh no, of course not. It's all about the job, you know."

Reez stood beside the middle-aged man, Weiss, and looked down at the swarm of monsters.

"Is your job going smoothly, Mr. Weiss? I came to check on that... but it seems my worries were unfounded. To induce such a large-scale stampede in such a short time. Truly remarkable."

"Are you doubting my abilities?"

"Sorry. I'm not doubting your abilities, Mr. Weiss. It's just that this operation is relatively high priority. I don't want it to fail if possible... I'm just being cautious."

"I can understand that."

"It seems you understand the importance of this operation. It's reassuring to know."

"Are you making fun of me? If we succeed, it might awaken the Demon Lord... I'm not so senile as to not understand the importance of that operation."

"Haha, yes, you're right. My apologies."

As the two were talking, the roar of monsters echoed from below the cliff.

Unnoticed, the swarm of monsters had more than doubled.

"Well then, I'll go check another area."

"Sure, leave it to me."

"Oh, by the way, what about Krios?"

"I induced another stampede three times. It should be fine for a while even without me."

"I see, that's reassuring."

Reez smiled and bowed gracefully...

Then, like mist, her figure disappeared.

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"Stampede...!?"

At the outrageous words that flew out of Natalie's mouth, I involuntarily raised my voice.

Tania and Rifa immediately put on stern expressions.

"Is that true? I've never heard of such signs..."

"I understand Mr. Shroud's doubts. However, there have been numerous eyewitness reports... and reconnaissance is also complete. A stampede has occurred to the east. Probably, in about two hours, a horde of monsters will surge towards this horizon."

"...What the hell."

Never did I imagine a stampede happening at this timing...

It's just unthinkable.

If that's the case, then...

"It seems related to Krios," Tania voiced my thoughts.

In agreement, Rifa nodded solemnly.

"Yeah. The possibility is high. It's too convenient."

"But we don't understand the purpose."

Krios is targeted because it's a city where Oni coexists with Humans.

For monsters and demons, the strongest species are troublesome.

It wouldn't be strange to try to eliminate them given the opportunity.

However, why target Horizon?

This is just an ordinary city, there's no reason for monsters or demons to target it.

Did they know about Rifa's plea for help and tried to interfere?

No, that's absurd.

Rifa and I met just a few hours ago.

I think the stampede occurred before that, so the calculations don't add up.

There should be a reason why Horizon is being targeted...

No, it's fine for now.

Above all, I need to think about protecting the city first and foremost.

"Tania, sorry. Could you let everyone know about this? Gather them here."

"That's fine, but... Sora and Luna are impossible, aren't they? They said they were going to the village of the spirits, so I think they're already outside."

"Damn, that's right."

The Labyrinth Forest is not to the east, so there's no need to worry about them getting caught up in it.

However, facing the stampede without Sora and Luna is honestly daunting.

Still, what can't be helped can't be helped.

We'll have to deal with it somehow without Sora and Luna.

"Speaking of which..."

Tania looked around the guild with a puzzled expression.

"There aren't a few adventurers?"

"Come to think of it..."

Guild staff are busy moving around...

Among them, people who seem to be adventurers are maintaining their weapons.

But their numbers are few.

Normally, there would be more adventurers...

Is it just that they haven't gathered yet?

"Well, actually..."

Natalie apologized, looking sorry.

"Unfortunately, due to bad timing, more than half of the adventurers are currently away..."

"...Seriously?"

"The remaining adventurers are only the ones here right now."

"What's the scale of the stampede?"

"It's hard to say, but... we estimate around 20,000."

"20,000...!"

There are records of 100,000 monsters emerging in the past, so it's not an extremely large stampede.

However, with only about 50 adventurers...

By simple calculation, it's a ratio of 1:400 in terms of forces.

It's definitely tough.

The brute force of numbers tends to be overwhelming, and once it crosses a certain line, it becomes almost invincible.

Even the strongest species would likely be swallowed up.

In that case...

"All right, let's gather as many allies as possible."

TL Note- A new enemy appears, Will Rain hold up to the challenge? Find out in the next episode of Dragaon Ball.....*cough* next chapter of Beast Tamer.

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