Please be my partner.

After lunch, Mellen came to the gate of the college and thought quietly about life.

After a while, a steam car drove over. When Melen saw Santos about to get off, he waved his hand and said, "Don't get off."

Then he opened the door and sat on it.

At this time, Spike also squeezed over. Mellen quickly pushed his dog head and said, "Look at how fat you are now. Stay down there!"

Spike stopped helplessly and squatted outside the car to protest, it's not fat, it's strong!

Santos was surprised to see Spike. He didn't expect that the latter had changed so much after just twenty days.

Spike's height at this time is almost 1.5 meters, and coupled with the ferocious appearance of the bulldog, he looks very intimidating.

After Mellen got in the car, Santos closed the curtains and handed him an envelope, saying, "Master Mellen, these are the gold coins that Butler Morgan asked me to deliver. Please count them."

Mellen opened the envelope and found gold notes from the Kingdom Bank in denominations of 100 and 1000.

He took a quick look and asked doubtfully, "6000 gold coins? Shouldn't it be 3000 gold coins?"

In response to Mellen's question, Santos suddenly bowed slightly and said, "I didn't think this through. Your expenses will be enormous if you come to the Kingdom Mystic Academy to study. I should have thought of this in advance."

"The extra 3000 gold coins are sent to you on behalf of the master. If you need gold coins in the future, you don't need to contact Butler Morgan. Just contact me directly. The master has already instructed that all your expenses in Roland City will be handled by me."

Mellen was surprised at first, then suspicious.

That Sir Wright had always been good to him was beyond doubt.

But what's with this attitude of supporting one's own children to study? !

Suddenly, he thought of Sir Light and his parents, who were very good adventuring partners when they were young...

In an instant, a love triangle story took shape in his mind.

At this moment, a strange idea even popped up in Mellen's mind...

Every time Sir Wright saw him, he probably thought something like, "Your eyes are just like your mother's."

He quickly shook his head to get rid of all the messy thoughts.

It is not the place for a junior like him to make random comments about the affairs of his elders.

Santos asked doubtfully, "Master Mellen, what's wrong with you?"

"No! Nothing!" Mellen breathed out and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern."

After watching the steam train leave, Mellen returned to the academy.

Speaking of which, in this world without electronic payment, the way of transaction would be much more complicated.

Fortunately, Sir Wright's family is quite influential. Butler Morgan only needs to hand over the gold coins to the Wright family in Vero City, and then with one phone call, he can directly mobilize funds from Roland City and send the gold coins to Mellen.

In the afternoon, Melen studied the knowledge related to [Branded Knight] with mentor Heb until the evening.

Having a mentor and not having a mentor are indeed two different concepts.

When Melen was trying to learn the [Armored Crocodile] Knight Breathing Method on his own, it took him a lot of energy. Now with the detailed explanation from Instructor Heb, his learning progress is much faster than it was then!

In just one afternoon, he figured out the principles of the basic imprint and began to try to disassemble and reconstruct the imprint of [Control of Earth Element].

Disassembly and reconstruction are knowledge that every [Branded Knight] should master in the initial stage.

Because everyone's physique is different, but the branding template is fixed.

It is called reconstruction, but in fact it is to fine-tune the template imprint according to one's own physical condition, so as to maximize the effect of the imprint.

It is worth mentioning that Melen also spent 1500 gold coins to order three bottles of blending liquid from Mentor Heb, which is expected to be delivered in a few days.

In the following time, Melen will go to receive instruction on branding knowledge from Mentor Heb when he is free.

The rest of the time, I mostly search for knowledge related to [Beast Tamer] and [Contract] in the library. When I have accumulated a lot of questions, I will go to seek advice from the Beast Tamer instructor.

"...Instructor Yunica, the training manual you gave us stated that this is the most basic [Contract]. Does that mean that the core ability of a [Beastmaster], [Contract], has higher levels or more complex categories?"

In response to Mellen's question, Beastmaster instructor Yunica patiently explained, "The Beastmaster's core ability, Contract, is quite unique among many professions."

"Some [Contracts] can even target a specific group, allowing the [Beastmaster] to gain special advantages during the [Contract] process."

"For example, in Candy City, there's a demon hunter family named Abraham who has inherited a [Contract] specifically for demons. By signing a contract with a demon, they can seal the demon within their bodies and completely control its power for their own use."

"In short, the more complex the [Contract], the more special features it may contain!"

Mellen nodded thoughtfully and moved on to the next question.

After Melen asked all the questions that had accumulated in his mind during this period and got the answers, he was satisfied and prepared to leave.

Yunica asked, "So, Melen-san, are you ready to become a [Beast Tamer]?"

Melen nodded without hesitation: "Yes, Teacher Eunice!"

As more and more information was unlocked, Melen felt more and more that what was passed down in the wolf-shaped pendant should be some special kind of [Contract].

And its complexity far exceeds that of ordinary [contracts].

If we rule out the small possibility that the original creator of the wolf-shaped pendant deliberately set a trap to trick those who came after him.

This means that the inheritance in the wolf-shaped pendant is most likely quite astonishing.

So, if he doesn't actively reveal this special ability, disguising himself as a [Beast Tamer] might be a good choice.

When his enemies in the future treat him as an ordinary beastmaster, what they will encounter will be the "surprise" he has prepared for a long time!

After hearing Mellen's answer, Yunica smiled and said, "After you become a Beast Tamer, you can become my apprentice. If you perform well, I can recommend you to join the Beast Tamer Alliance. There, you may be able to access more special Beast Tamer inheritances."

Melen smiled and replied, "It's my pleasure, Teacher Eunice."

Chapter 32 Gano Farm

Weekend, early morning.

The open classes at Kingdom Mystic Academy all start at 9:30 in the morning, so Mellen’s morning exercises usually end at 9:00.

Today, he finished his morning exercise at eight o'clock and returned to Room 106.

When I entered the room, I saw Sora, who also looked like he had just finished working out.

Mellen couldn't help but complain: "Do we really have to go out so early?"

Sora chuckled and said, "There are many fun places on Ganuo Farm. Of course, we have to go early."

"Alright alright."

Mellen spread his hands and went into the bathroom to wash up.

The agreed time was 8:30. In addition to Melen and Sora, there were two freshmen and a senior student.

According to Sora, the four of them met in the training area. Since they got along well and were all avid meat lovers, they agreed to take advantage of the weekend to have some fun at Gano Farm.

After a brief introduction, the other three just greeted Mellen politely and started chatting enthusiastically with Sora.

While Sora was chatting with the three of them, he would occasionally bring Mellen into the conversation to adjust the atmosphere between the two sides.

Mellen understood that this was the result of the preconceived "circle". Unless he was willing to spend more time and effort to actively cater to them, it would be difficult for him to fully integrate into the four of them.

However, in order not to let Sora's efforts go to waste, he just dealt with it with a smile, pretending to be having a good conversation.

Although, he was too lazy to even remember the names of the other three.

Considering Spike's current size, Sora specially rented a large carriage. Even so, the five of them and the dog still seemed a little crowded sitting in it.

The main road of Roland City was quite spacious, and there was no traffic congestion along the way. It took them about an hour to leave the city, and then they walked for another half an hour before arriving at the gate of Gano Farm.

After agreeing with the driver on the specific time to pick them up tomorrow night, the group walked towards the farm together.

Sora said as they walked, "This Gano Farm is called a farm, but it actually includes many other projects, such as the Gano Manor, a small hunting ground, an orchard, and so on."

"Let's go to the hunting grounds this afternoon and have a competition. I'm quite confident in my hunting skills!"

When they entered the farm, the first thing they saw was a group of cows leisurely eating the grass on the ground.

These cows are much stronger than common oxen used for farming, with brighter fur and more symmetrical lines. At first glance, they look... delicious!

At this moment, a melodious flute sound was heard, like the morning breeze in spring, gentle and refreshing, and like a mountain stream, clear and sweet.

When the song ended, several people came to their senses. They looked in the direction where the music came from and saw a cowherd sitting cross-legged among the cattle in the distance.

Someone exclaimed, "It's no wonder this is Gano Farm. Even a cattle herder has this unique skill!"

Everyone continued to move forward, and Mellen calmly withdrew his gaze. He looked at Spike, and the dog nodded slightly.

Although the distance was too far to see the specific face, Melen could vaguely sense that the cowherd playing the flute was somewhat unusual. Spike's perception was even sharper, and he confirmed his guess.

However, it seems normal for a farm that can monopolize the entire high-end meat market in Roland City to have one or two characters like "Sweeping Monks".

The manor in Gano Farm is built in the style of a resort hotel, and can provide guests with meals, accommodation and other services.

Sora paid for the rooms for several people.

They had agreed in advance to go Dutch for this trip, but to avoid trouble, Sora would pay for it first, and then they would give him their share after they returned.

They are all people of status and would not embarrass themselves for such a small amount of money.

Of course, if you want some exclusive services, you can just pay for your own share.

After Sora came back, he smiled and said, "We're lucky! There will be four extraordinary beings auctioned off at the farm tonight. Fortunately, we came early. If we were later, more people would have arrived. If there were no rooms in the manor, we would have had to set up tents on the farm!"

Melen's heart moved, and he asked, "Four extraordinary beings? Are there any canines?"

Sora said with a smile, "You already have Spike, and you still want to raise other extraordinary dogs? The details are still confidential. I heard there will be a demonstration this afternoon."

Mellen nodded and said, "Well, I can't miss it this afternoon."

At this point, the senior couldn't help but interrupt, "Junior, the extraordinary beings auctioned at the Gano Farm are already more expensive than those sold outside, and dogs command a 20-30% premium over other species. If you just want to raise one for fun, I think it's best to forget it. It's not worth it."

"Dogs are priced 20-30% higher than other breeds?" Mellen asked, puzzled. "Why?"

Sora explained, "The extraordinary beings sold in Gano Farm have all been tamed to a certain degree, which is why they are often more expensive than those sold outside."

"However, the degree of natural tameness varies between species. Dogs, as species we humans have bred and domesticated for countless years, have a deep-seated affinity for us. Even pet dogs that suddenly awaken as extraordinary beings, possessing considerable intelligence and immense power, often remain loyal to their original owners."

When he said this, Sora glanced at Spike, obviously thinking that the latter was in the same situation.

"For us humans, even wild canine supernatural beings are easier to tame. Moreover, once tamed, even without signing a contract with a [Beast Tamer] or [Hunter], their loyalty can be guaranteed to a certain extent, so they are naturally more favored."

Mellen nodded thoughtfully.

"Okay, okay, let's talk about these things this afternoon. Right now I think we need a delicious barbecue dinner!"

"That's right, we've been walking for so long that the little food we had this morning has long been digested. I can already smell the aroma of barbecue!"

While chatting and laughing, the group ordered a lot of delicious meat, went to the grill prepared by Gano Farm, and started grilling.

In fact, there is a dedicated barbecue chef in Gano Farm, but most people who come here choose to barbecue by themselves. Even if the heat is not controlled well, it will still taste particularly delicious.

After lunch, everyone returned to their rooms to rest for a while.

In the afternoon, they prepared to set out to the hunting ground for hunting.

Originally, Melen was interested in hunting, but after hearing that what they were hunting were just ordinary rabbits, wild deer and the like, he lost interest.

He thought for a moment and said, "I'm more concerned about those extraordinary beings. Why don't you go to the hunting ground first? I'll go over there and take a look, then I'll come find you later."

Sora tried to persuade him a few times, but seeing that Meren was determined, he stopped talking.

After Mellen left, the senior student smiled and said, "Well, Junior Mellen isn't from Roland City, so he might not be familiar with the entertainment activities of the upper classes here. He's never hunted before, and he might not even have touched a hunting rifle. Let's not make things too difficult for him."

"That's right! Let's go quickly and hunt more prey so that we can have more food for dinner."

"Hey, today I have to let you see my abilities!"

"Oh? Then let's have a competition. The loser will be in charge of the barbecue tonight!"

"..."

Chapter 33 Extraordinary Life

Melen vaguely heard some of the conversation behind him, but he didn't care much.

After carefully asking the staff in the manor, Mellen followed the instructions and walked along the path at the back door of the manor to an empty yard.

At this time, there were already quite a few people gathered in the yard. Most of them were wealthy businessmen and nobles who were attracted by the extraordinary life. There were also a small number of people who came to Gano Farm simply for fun and happened to catch up and watch the excitement.

There were four cage-like objects in the middle of the yard, but they were all covered with thick black cloth, so the details could not be seen clearly.

From one of the cages, there was a banging sound from time to time. It was obvious that the extraordinary life trapped inside was very violent at this moment.