Please be my partner.

Senior members are different. They are already the core of the Beastmaster Alliance, so the promotion conditions are more stringent.

First of all, you must be a Beast Tamer. Secondly, you must undergo a strict identity check and complete a specific assessment task. Of course, the prerequisite for all this is sufficient contribution.

After becoming a senior member, one can even mobilize the power of a branch of the Beastmaster Alliance to serve oneself on a limited basis.

And Melen, as a student of the Kingdom Mystic Academy and Unica's apprentice, certainly did not need to start as an apprentice member.

With the recommendation letter from his mentor, Eunice, who is a senior member, he can avoid a lot of trouble and directly become a junior member of the Beastmaster Alliance.

The Beastmaster Alliance's branch in Roland City is located on Fourth Avenue. Although it is not luxurious, it is not dark or secretive either.

It's like one of those ordinary-looking convenience offices.

After entering, there didn't seem to be many people.

Mellen found the receptionist, explained his situation to her, and handed her the letter of recommendation from Eunice's mentor.

After the receptionist put the letter of recommendation into a transmission pipe behind her, she started chatting with Mellen enthusiastically.

A moment later, a palm-sized piece of metal fell out of the transmission pipe.

Following the guidance of the receptionist, Mellen channeled his mental energy into it, and immediately his basic information appeared on it...

Name: Mellen Warwick

【Level】: Junior Member

Contribution: 0

Melen took a look and found some strange patterns on the metal sheet.

The receptionist smiled and said, "This is our membership certificate for the Beast Tamer Alliance. After you input your spiritual power into it, it will be bound to you and no one else can use it."

"Show it at local chapters, and you'll be able to accept quests and purchase the items you need."

Although Melen knew that joining the Beastmaster Alliance was easy, he didn't expect it to be so easy.

He looked at the task list the receptionist handed him. There were a variety of tasks on it, including purchasing a specific type of pet, finding a team to explore a certain wilderness, asking a powerful person to protect someone, and recruiting assistants for research...

The rewards given are also varied, including gold coins, potions, props... everything.

Of course, these missions are basically all around Roland City and do not involve areas too far away.

Mellen asked, "Excuse me, what can be purchased here?"

The receptionist didn't say anything, but pointed to a room next door.

Melen understood and entered the room.

There are several large counters here, displaying a wide variety of goods, and the receptionist is a middle-aged man.

After taking the list, Mellen took a quick look at it and quickly decided what he wanted to buy.

Pet Growth Potion (Basic) can speed up the growth of pets. It costs 50 gold coins per bottle. Basic members are limited to purchasing three bottles per month.

Pet Stamina Potion (Basic) can quickly replenish your pet's stamina. It costs 5 gold coins per bottle, and basic members are limited to purchasing ten bottles per month.

Pet Recovery Potion (Basic) can quickly restore pets' injuries. It costs 10 gold coins per bottle, and basic members are limited to purchasing ten bottles per month.

In addition to various potions, there are also pet foods of various flavors. If consumed for a long time, they can enhance the physical fitness of pets in certain aspects.

In addition, there are some props and even toys to assist in pet training, but he skipped them all.

The above are all products that junior members can purchase. Intermediate members can purchase more and better products, but many of them require alliance contribution.

Among them was the beast-taming bracelet that Melen coveted.

Of course, although it is called a beast-taming bracelet, there are actually two other types: beast-taming belt and beast-taming pocket. Under the same effect, the former is often more expensive than the latter two.

As for the high-end custom-made items mentioned by Teacher Eunice, only senior members are eligible to purchase them.

Ding!

Gold coins -300!

When Mellen left the Beastmaster Alliance branch, he seemed to hear such auditory hallucinations.

He looked at the alliance branch behind him, wondering whether he should do some tasks that could earn him gold coins.

After temporarily keeping this thought in mind, he looked away.

Mellen's schedule is actually quite tight. He has to study with his mentor, attend open classes that interest him, train with Spike, and complete tasks for the Special Affairs Bureau.

The daily schedule is quite full, and even if I can occasionally spare some time, it is rather fragmented.

Therefore, even if you accept a task, you cannot choose those with a long time span.

After returning to the academy, Melen first tested the efficacy of the Pet Beast Stamina Potion (Primary) and the Pet Beast Recovery Potion (Primary).

The former had a good effect immediately after Spike drank it when most of his strength was depleted. It took about ten minutes for the potion to fully take effect. Although it was far from replenishing the dog's strength, it did give him a good rest.

The latter is used after Spike completes a hunt, and his injuries will recover quickly. Although it is not as effective as [Healing Touch], its CD is much shorter.

The last one is the Pet Growth Potion (Primary). After drinking it, Spike felt his blood become hot, which was a sign that the potion was taking effect.

During this period, Melen let the dog train as usual. It was not until four or five hours later that the effect of the potion slowly faded. At this time, the spiritual energy required for Spike to evolve into [Fighting Dog] was reduced by almost 1 point.

Moreover, although the medicine is said to have dissipated, there are actually still some residues. The remaining ones will be slowly released in a gentler manner within the next three days, and should still produce quite a lot of effects.

In this way, the cost-effectiveness of the Pet Growth Potion (Primary) for Spike's growth is very high.

Unfortunately, the Beastmaster Alliance actually has a purchase limit?!

Melen fell into deep thought. He vaguely remembered that some of the alliance's missions also offered rewards of pet growth potions (primary), and there were even more advanced versions.

It seems that he needs to find a way to get new potions before the three bottles of potions in his hand are used up.

This should be the significance of the Beastmaster Alliance's purchase limit!

Chapter 61 Gourmet Association

"Roar!~"

A three-meter-tall monster covered with black hair, with no mouth, ears, or nose on its face but with seven messy eyes, roared at Salim.

Salim smiled and said, "Little Bobby, come to uncle quickly. Uncle will show you a big treasure!"

Melen looked at Salim speechlessly, as he seemed to be letting himself go because there were no outsiders around.

"Woof!~"

A low dog barking sound was heard, and the monster turned its eyes foolishly, attracted by the sound, and a cloud of dust came towards it.

Not only did the sand and dust blind the monster's eyes, but the power of the earth contained in it also suppressed its perception to a certain extent.

At the same time, a vibration containing a strange rhythm was transmitted to the monster's feet, causing it to stagger slightly.

"Woof!~"

Spike roared again and lunged towards the monster.

Watching the two monsters fighting, Salim came over to Mellen and said, "Take it easy, little dog. Bobby's businessman father donated a large sum of money to the Special Affairs Bureau just to save his son's life."

Mellen looked calm and unmoved.

Ask Spike to hold back during the fight? What if he hurts his own dog?!

After waiting for a moment, seeing that Mellen didn't respond, Salim continued with a smile: "The dead only have 20 contributions, and the living have 50 contributions!"

Mellen's calm mouth twitched slightly, and he said, "It seems that this child's father really donated a large sum of money!"

He coughed lightly and continued, "Little Bobby just accidentally came into contact with an incomplete mysterious ritual, and ended up like this. In fact, he is also a victim. Spike, you better be careful!"

A few minutes later, the monster was knocked to the ground by Spike, with his limbs broken.

Salim has returned to his cold personality. Members of the Special Affairs Bureau arrive and use specific supernatural items to remove the spiritual pollution from Bobby.

A middle-aged man dressed as a gentleman and looking quite wealthy came up to Salim and thanked him repeatedly.

Mellen curled his lips, thinking that the other party was really tactless.

He looked at Spike, quite satisfied with his dog's current strength.

After Bobby transformed into a monster, his strength in all aspects had reached the higher standards of the first level, but he was easily defeated by Spike.

Especially the two abilities of the Branded Knight, which can have miraculous effects if suddenly used in battle.

Dust is one of the many abilities derived from the training of [Earth Element Control], and vibration is the effect of the recently engraved [Great Earthquake].

At this point, Spike has completely mastered the three brands of [Chongshan]. He just needs to train them all to a certain level and complete the combination, so that the dog's branded knight career level can be promoted to the second level.

At present, Spike's [Control of Earth Element] has basically met the requirements, and as the brand grows, its [Life Force] also increases rapidly, and its own strength naturally rises. This is also a common method of improvement in the career path.

Looking at little Bobby who has regained his human form, he naturally did not gain any spiritual energy from this mission, but fortunately the 50 contributions were a considerable reward.

After completing the routine mission report, Mellen returned to the academy.

When he returned to Room 106, he saw Sora who had just finished washing up, and Melen greeted him naturally.

Although both of them felt a little awkward after the trip to Gano Farm, they were roommates after all, and they saw each other every day, so they got along relatively harmoniously.

However, compared to the time when I first started school, there is obviously a little more distance.

After greeting everyone, Mellen wanted to return to his lounge.

Sora hesitated for a moment, then said as if he had made up his mind: "Wait a minute, Meren."

Melen stopped and looked puzzled.

Sora took a deep breath, suddenly lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry!"

Melen asked curiously: "Why do you want to say sorry?"

Sora's expression softened slightly as he said, "When the senior slandered you, I should have stood up, but I hesitated out of concern for everyone else. Now that I've done something wrong, I should apologize."

"This matter has been in my heart for a long time, I have always, always been... I'm sorry!"

Mellen's expression softened a little.

He naturally understood that it was difficult for humans to admit their mistakes, especially for a young person.

Since Sora is willing to put aside his pride and do this, it means that he truly regards him as a friend.

Mellen said gently: "It's okay, it's not your fault."

Sora completely relaxed and smiled, "Great! I thought you wouldn't forgive me so easily."

Mellen smiled and shook his head.

Then, Sora continued, "In that case, let's go to the opening ceremony of the Gourmet Association together this weekend?!"

Mellen's smile froze, and small question marks appeared in his head.

Young man, what happened the last time we went out on the weekend? Don't you have any idea?!

"The Gourmet Association...ah!"

Melen muttered subconsciously, but was actually thinking about how to refuse.

He's so busy right now that he wants to spend every day as if it were two days. How can he have the time to go out and play?!

Hearing Mellen's mumbling, Sora explained, "Yes, the Gourmet Association! It's an association formed by four third-level experts: [Beast Tamer] Gano Coffey, [Pharmacist] Lenny Harlin, [Wilderness Hunter] Boban Feldman, and [Cook] Marseille Owens, with the participation of many nobles and businessmen."

"It's just inside information right now. I guess it will be published in the newspapers in the next couple of days."

Hearing the name of pharmacist Lenny Harlin, Mellen instantly thought of what happened when he went to Gano Farm last time. At that time, Gano Farm forced the former to publicly agree to a certain condition because they had a deformed monster.

Perhaps, it was the formation of this food association?!

Sora continued to talk non-stop, "It is said that the purpose of this Gourmet Association is to explore the limits of delicious food, and some very 'special' dishes will appear in it!"

"For example, we can add various toxins to the ingredients in appropriate proportions to bring out the deeper flavors of the ingredients. Of course, the effects of these toxins will be gradually eliminated during subsequent cooking, making the food safe to eat. Mr. Lanny will guarantee this."

"In addition, after joining the Gourmet Association, you can also become a Gourmet Hunter. Your main task is to complete the tasks of the gourmets in the association and obtain more delicious and rare ingredients."

"You have to know that the nobles and businessmen who have joined the association have unimaginable power and wealth. And for a bite of delicious food, the price they can pay is naturally far beyond the imagination of ordinary people!"

After hearing this, Melen decided to go.

It was not for any other reason. The last time he was at Gano Farm, he not only accepted the generous gift from Uncle Gano, but also promised to visit Gano Farm in the future. However, he was short of time and never had the chance to go.

Now might be a good time to visit again.

Because he was so absorbed in his thoughts, Melen didn't pay attention to Sora's last words:

"Didn't I tell you about my sister when school started? It just so happens that she's going this time too. I'll introduce you to her then!"