My Summons Are Mythical Beasts

After they were done eating, Lucas took out another vial of Ember Fang blood and dissolved it into a basin full of water. After he was done preparing, Lucas told Spot to dip himself in the mixture of blood. This was Spot's second session. Since his session yesterday, a full day has already passed. Even though his movements were still rigid, there was nothing wrong with starting another session now. The sooner they get rid of the side-effects, the better. Spot did not say anything about it as well. He also knew that although a little painful, this was necessary for him to increase his strength. Just like before, Lucas dipped his hands to show his support as well. It was still as painful before, but it was not something he could not manage. After they were done, Lucas dismissed Spot and let him return inside the grimoire to take a rest. Heaving a sigh, Lucas closed his eyes on his bed and fell asleep a few moments later. After waking up, he immediately did his daily routine. Due to eating healthy and graded food these past few days, he could tell that his body was growing quickly. Standing in the full body mirror, Lucas flexed his muscles and nodded his head in satisfaction. Compared to a week ago when he just arrived in Serene City, his figure had slowly turned back to normal. His body was getting defined and his muscles were slowly being contoured to almost perfection. Although it was not the best, and could not compare to his father's hulking figure, Lucas could still confidently say that he was getting there. Wearing a white loose shirt layered with a jacket, Lucas left his house and went toward Amara's Meat Store. He planned to return the book of Edible Beasts to her and met the chauffeur. Today would be the day that his commissioned weapon and armor would be finished, and so he planned to return as quickly as possible and wait for Shelsea to deliver it to his door. After hailing a beast taxi, Lucas arrived at Amara's Meat Shop. "What do you mean by this?" Upon arriving, he heard a man's voice shouting from inside the shop. Frowning, Lucas hurried his steps and went inside the store to check what it was all about. "I told you my terms already. This is not the first warning I gave you either! No matter what you say, from now on, you're no longer a hunter of my shop. Do you understand?" The moment he entered, he could immediately hear the serious tone of Amara's voice. Upon entering, Lucas also spotted a bald man with a tattoo of an eagle on his head. The man looked fierce and intimidating, and even stared at Amara fuming with rage. "What do you mean by that? After you rip me off, buying my hunts for lower price, now, you're just gonna abandon me just because I haven't delivered a beast meat in three months? Do you even know how hard it is to locate a beast to hunt?" Hearing that, Amara merely scoffed. "That's exactly the reason why I'm firing you. Don't get me started with your lame reasons. You know damn well what you were doing during these three months that you did not manage to deliver a beast meat." "I have already fulfilled my duty as an employer by giving you your monthly stipends even though you did not meet the terms we agreed upon. Now, before I call a City Guard over, you better get out of my shop and continue with your antics. Unless, of course, you buy beast meat in my shop." The bald man greeted his teeth, but could not come up with any answer. What she said was the truth, and he knew that she was aware of it, but had been putting up with his acts until now. He did not know what had happened, but she suddenly decided to fire him after he requested for the fourth monthly stipend earlier. Being the strongest hunter in her shop, and one with a group of strong summoners behind him, he had never thought that Amara had the nerve to fire him. The reason why she had tolerated him for three months was exactly for that reason. That was why he had the courage to ignore her 'terms' and just live off with the monthly stipend of five thousand Gold Coins that she would faithfully give him after every month. Unfortunately, the situation had turned to the least expected scenario for him. He did not know what had changed, but he knew from her eyes that she was already resolute in her decision. And even if he did not request for the monthly stipend this month, she would still fire him regardless, unless he brought some meat to meet her terms, of course. This allowed him to realize that there should be a catalyst for this change. As for what it could be, he doesn't have any idea yet. In the end, the bald man could only grit his teeth and glare at Amara in anger. "You'll regret this!" He slammed the counter table before turning around to get out of her meat shop. Amara merely scoffed at his antics. She was not the least intimidated by his actions at all. In fact, it even looked like a kid's tantrum to her. She ignored and decided to forget about him the next second. Who was afraid of whom? Her gaze then moved toward Lucas and a soft smile appeared on her face. "Come and sit here. Any minute now, the chauffeur should arrive to meet you." 'A business woman, indeed.' Lucas thought to himself as he walked forward to sit at the chair that she was pointing to. One moment she was angry, the next moment she looked like a softie. If he did not see it for himself yesterday, he would have also assumed that Amara was a helpless lady. However, the Tiny Elephant was a clear indication of her strength. Lucas did not dare to underestimate her because of that. In fact, the reason why he rushed inside upon hearing the angry shout of the bald man earlier was that he was curious on who could make her mad like that. As it turns out, it was a guy trying to take advantage of the monthly stipend system without doing any work. For people like that baldie, Lucas did not like them at all. After all, his parents had always worked hard to earn their wages. While others just take advantage of a 'loophole' to benefit only oneself just like that baldie. Although Amara did not explain and what he heard and saw was limited, Lucas could still know what kind of person that baldie was. Anyway, Lucas got rid of that man's face off of his head as he told Amara his attention for being here. "Sure no problem. However, since he is not here yet, just read it some more and learn all the information about the beast around Serene City." Lucas nodded his head and drank the juice that Amara had just served. "You look good in your current outfit, by the way. But I don't think such a way of clothing is good when facing beasts?" Being praised like that, Lucas smiled and simply replied, "I don't plan on going for a hunt today, so I'm okay, I guess." He was wearing a white shirt underneath and was layered with a blue jacket. In the wild, such colors would be easily noticed by the beasts, and could make you a living target practice for them. This was why every time he went out to hunt, he would always wear a camouflage shirt, or anything that could easily blend in the surroundings like trees and rocks. Inside Shadow's Extra Pocket, Lucas even has a set of clothes in many different shades and colors that he could wear to any sort of surroundings to easily blend in with the environment. Hearing his reply, Lucas felt that her mood seemed to low down a little. Without having to guess, he knew that she was definitely thinking of making him hunt so that she could sell the beast he hunted in her shop. This was clearly her real intention when she commented about his get up earlier. Lucas did not pay attention to her ramblings. Although he did not plan on going out today, it doesn't mean he would not go out and hunt for the entire week. "In a day or two, I should be going on an expedition outside Serene City." Hearing that, Amara's eyes lit up. "Really? That's great! What kind of beast are you going to hunt? Maybe I have some information about them that you might find useful." Her tone turned excited once more. She was practically drooling as she stared at Lucas intensely. Lucas' mouth twitched after hearing her reaction. Even though he only met her yesterday, how could he not tell that this person truly loves money? Lucas hunting and selling the beast meat to her was an equivalent to having a supply of money. Even if she just raised the price and took a profit of 1 Gold Coin per kilo, she would still make a lot as most beasts were pretty massive except for chicken-type beasts and other small beasts. Lucas shook his head, "I don't have any particular beast in mind that I wanted to hunt yet. Any recommendations?" ______ Happy New Year everyone! Also, the number top 1 fan of this month is Myron_Mason_4134. Thank you for the support! Wishing everyone a happy new year once again! 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