Travel to another world and become a monster messenger

Since childhood, Jacklen has had a special liking for animals and monsters, a notable trait of his that baffles his family and those around him.

Although he was occasionally looked at strangely, Jacklun himself did not seem to mind, and the people around him eventually had to accept this.

After growing up, he confirmed this in the talent test of the Adventurer's Guild. After learning that he was a monster user, Jacklen smiled happily, and the young people from the same village also nodded in agreement.

The attitude towards monster users at that time was the same as it is now. However, some people thought that Jacklen might be able to make his way as an adventurer as a monster user. Although there is no solid evidence, some people do think so.

Despite the confusion of the guild, Jacklun successfully completed the adventurer registration. Then he immediately left the city gate and tried to tame the monster. But he failed. A few hours later, a lost Jacklun returned to the capital alone.

He had foreseen this, but he was still very disappointed. He vowed to succeed tomorrow. Even if it was just to bring back a slime, he would prove himself.

However, all this failed to come true due to sudden and drastic changes.

"The King of Shuter at that time was even more power-hungry than the King of today. He was always overjoyed when a young man with outstanding swordsmanship or magic skills appeared."

"Well, it sounds like... a really easy-to-understand person."

"You're right." Xu Zhen's words made Lesak smile bitterly.

"For that king, Jacklen's existence is undoubtedly a trouble. Unlike magicians like me, you should also be very clear about the views of monster users."

"...Is it because he doesn't like it that I don't have the strength to fight monsters?"

"At least that's what Jacklen expected," said Lysak, nodding. "And then he was forced to leave the country because of the king's capricious judgment."

At the Adventurer's Guild, the Royal Palace Knights suddenly attacked and subdued Jacklun. The charges they made up were read out by the Guild Master, and Jacklun's guild card was confiscated and destroyed.

Jacklen did nothing wrong. This was all planned by King Shuter.

If they resisted, their own position would be threatened. Therefore, no matter how reluctant they were, they had no choice but to obey. No matter how strong their sense of justice was, they could not resist the pressure from above. This moment became a proof.

Afterwards, Jacklon was extremely disappointed with the Kingdom of Shuter and left the capital.

“…What a terrible experience.”

“Yes, I really agree with you this time. Although I am not qualified to say anything about others.” Lesak smiled bitterly again, looking sideways down and continued: “Then, a few years later, he met me.”

“Well, was he traveling during that time?”

"Who knows?" Lesak tilted his head while laughing, obviously not knowing much about it.

Xu Zhen didn't really want to know, so he didn't pursue the matter further.

"When he and I met, some things happened, but it would be a long story, so I'll skip that part for now."

“Ah, yeah. So, that wasn’t just any ordinary encounter, was it?”

"Yes, that's fine, you can understand it that way." Lesak did not deny it, and Xu Zhen felt that this should be correct. Although he was very curious about what this encounter was like, he couldn't think of the specific situation, so he decided to put it aside for the time being.

After Xu Zhen had sorted out this in his mind, Lesak continued, "In short, after some twists and turns, he and I became like-minded. At that time, he didn't trust others at all, and I was only concerned with magic and research. I think this meeting was destined. It can be said to be fate."

"Fate..."

Although this sounds a bit cheesy, it is not impossible. Xu Zhen couldn't help but feel that his encounter with Lati and the others was not accidental, but fate.

"Both of us had distorted thoughts. Our views gradually became more and more strange. But unlike me, Jacklen seemed to wake up halfway through."

"…Are you aware that your thoughts are twisted?"

"Well, maybe."

Lesak answered easily. Xu Zhen was stunned for a moment, but Lesak didn't care and continued, "Then we naturally chose to go our separate ways. But we still meet and chat occasionally, so we haven't completely severed our relationship. Isn't this strange?"

"Well, maybe." Xu Zhen answered almost subconsciously. He didn't want to get too deep into it, but he was also a little annoyed by Lesak's subtle smile.

Still, he would be lying if he said these stories didn't intrigue him. Of course, there was no guarantee that any of this was true. But he thought it sounded plausible.

It was just a story he heard because he felt some signs of it.

(By the way, Grandpa also said that he was used in the palace of Shuter.)

It is impossible to be sure whether the king when Kuler was in the palace and the king when Jackron was expelled were the same person, but there should at least be a deep connection.

As a royal family, it is not surprising that whether it is father and son or grandfather and grandson, they are similar or more influenced.

(Perhaps, heading directly to the capital of Santono is really the right choice...)

If he had gone directly to the eastern capital of Shuter at the beginning of his journey, he felt that he might have been involved in some trouble, Xu Zhen vaguely thought so.

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A large house in a corner of the village was used as a temporary medical rest house. Adventurers injured by monsters were treated there, some lying down to rest, and some sitting.

Several adventurers were experiencing this pointless vicious cycle, as soon as they were slightly healed, they would set off in a hurry, only to be carried back injured again soon. The rescue leader was so angry that his face turned red, and he severely reprimanded them, but that is another story.

"Huh, is it finally starting to calm down?"

Wiping the sweat off her forehead, Jill peered into the spacious room that had been turned into a rest area. Adventurers, whose limbs were firmly fixed with bandages and wooden boards, were happily chatting.

Since they couldn't fight as expected due to broken bones, they had no choice but to stay in the village. But in reality, there was almost no need for them to stay in this medical rest house.

With such doubts in mind, Jill considered going to see Russell's situation.

Just as he was walking towards the room where Russell was, a pale-faced mage in charge of rescue spotted Jill and ran over in a hurry.

"Oh, oh! We can't find Mr. Russell!!"

"Ah!?"

Hearing this, Jill couldn't help but let out an exaggerated scream. He hurriedly closed his mouth, but it was too late. In order to understand the situation, Jill asked the magician to lead the way. They rushed to the scene and found that the room where Russell was supposed to be was empty.

"When did he slip away... No matter what, we must find him back as soon as possible!"

“I’ll go inform the others.”

“Please!”