At the entrance of this new city, a long line of people waiting to enter could be seen. The main gate would only open in the morning. People of various occupations could be seen patiently waiting. In this sea finding one individual would be extremely challenging. All except for one guy. He was so handsome that all would step down in shame. From time to time some merchant would click his tongue jealously leering at this newcomer. A circle forming around him with people not daring to approach, intimidated by his heroic aura.

Is how I would describe the scene.

Or…all of the above can also be explained by the fact that I'm currently pretty much naked and surrounded by 2 beasts. I'm not sure but I'm leaning toward the first explanation.

Just in case I better get some clothes. Otherwise won't I get stopped a the gates? Anyone expecting a face-slapping scene is clearly overthinking this. I'll just buy clothes from a fellow traveler and be done with it. This way I won't be charged with public obscenity.

A few coins later, I am now wearing some long cultivator-looking robe. I always wondered why all of these big shots are always wearing stuff like that in stories. At first, I thought it was for the style, but now I do realize something: it is oddly freeing to have the breeze hitting your balls just right. It is long enough that no one will be able to see under it, perfect to be low-key an exhibitionist.

After a short wait, it is now morning. Everyone proceeds and quickly it is my turn. I was expecting many questions, but the guards seem to not care. They just ask me my purpose and let me go through without any issue. There is a small fee to pay, but I do have cash at the moment. Apparently, one needs to pay for every creature one brings inside. I guess only top tamers are able to afford to move about in the city with an army.

First thing first I want to learn about the tamer guild as soon as possible. Then afterward I'll find someplace to live and eat a bite. I miss human cooking.

I generously hand some coin over to some local vagrant to show me the way. It doesn't take long before we stand before a huge building near the periphery of the city. Actually, there are many huge buildings. Could you imagine all the beasts fitting in 1 big room? Could you especially imagine the smell? Well, it makes sense for this guild to be massive. Need to have rooms for the beasts, for the beast tamers, training rooms, feeding rooms, I don't know but I guess the list goes on.

I head to the main building. There is a help desk I believe at the entrance. I head there and ask about how one can learn about beast taming. The cute receptionist starts enumerating all the different learning courses there are. I was expecting it to be extremely regulated and all but turns out the more you spend the better your teacher. This is all extremely confusing.

I really need to get this taming certification to head to the next city. Better put all the chances on my side. Also, I always dreamed of doing that. I pick up the many money bags I am carrying and I slam it all on the counter in a domineering manner!

[I'll take your best teaching course!]

She slowly opens it all and counts it. You know how in every cultivation novel every character is able to exactly hand out the exact sum required instantly? Well, I call bullshit. How come they all become super-geniuses in math …. yet remain retarded.

Math is hard I'll have you know!

"Sir, there isn't enough money here for the best course. The best I can offer you is one-on-one guidance with one of our new teachers. The other option is to have an experienced and renowned one teach you a few times a week."

Guess I fucked up with that bluff of mine. Still being renowned doesn't always equate to being the best. Chances are a new teacher would be more passionate.

[I'll take the first option!]

"Alright, with this your payment is done fully, you can now head to the register to proceed with the registration."

She hands me a written note with her seal.

Wait what about change, I still need to get someplace to sleep! Okay, guess I'll find an alternative. I already downgraded once; I won't do it twice. That would really make me lose face after this initial bluff.

Still, a register is it? That sounds extremely normal. Where is that fantasy world feel? Then again bureaucracy is a necessary evil.

We head there. Honestly, I'm surprised no one has told me to leave my wolf and donkey at the entrance yet. Guess they are used to it.

Well, people do give me weird looks from time to time. Some seem curious while some others are plain up sneering.

These guys have obviously never heard of stuff like a level 100 purple rat. Some weak creatures at first glance can generate surprising power when trained well. This donkey of mine will pierce the heavens someday! To be honest I'm kinda cheating. My donkey is in fact a unicorn.

I could legit go around proudly singing about how amazing my horse is, but I am still acting low-key. See this is what being humble is all about. Well, that and she is oddly stubborn. I tried convincing her to take back her original appearance but she won't budge. To this day I am still not sure what this is about.

Probably she is simply shy around strangers?

Oh well, it doesn't really matter. We reach our destination quickly only asking bystanders for directions a few dozen times.

There is some guy that looks really bored.

[Hey there, I need a teacher and …]

"Got a note?"

He isn't a fan of conversation I take it. I hand it over.

"I see. You just missed the morning orientation test. Come back in 6 hours and you'll be able to start."

[Gotcha.]

6 hours is it? Guess I have time for a nap. I sit next to a wall and I close my eyes.

Still, an orientation test is it? Why did no one tell me about it?! Also is it possible to fail it?!