Turns out there is no entry for a bone dragon. Afterward, we check for the big tree that got done in by lightning, not there either.

On the side, the librarian keeps asking if it's true that we really fought such a creature. Dragons are known to be super strong after all. Yes, it is. No, we didn't win thanks to me. All because of that one mage burning his life essence to cast that OP spell. Of course, I don't tell him the last part so now he is looking at me like I am some kind of god haha.

In such a manner the unicorn keeps reading and I keep listening. Trying to soak in most of the information. This is turning out to be kind of hard, to be honest. Now the library is about to close.

Wait, now that I have my personal translator, I don't even need to be here! This whole trip was unnecessary. Oh well.

I bid my new friend goodbye and we return to the camp. As we leave, the guards avoid eye contact with my pets. They seem to be …shaking? What is up with them? Did they get intimidated that easily? Where is the pride of a soldier? I was expecting it more to be a case of them giving up because they aren't paid enough to deal with a unicorn. There is definitively something weird with the guards in this town and how the whole system works. Then again it is not really my place to criticize them.

Then it is time to exit town. In passing, I ask about how they know who needs to pay and who doesn't. Turns out the reason I managed to go through without any issue is that I am wearing official laborer's clothes, the ones the lumberjacks gave me.

There is just one thing I do not understand. Why isn't everyone getting such outfits to bypass it? Turns out it is a mix of being restricted and pride. The merchants wouldn't be able to bring their cargo in for free anyway hence it is pointless to them. Travelers and nobles would rather pay any fee than wear peasant clothes.

Turns out there are nobles in this world. I'm truly surprised I haven't seen any arrogant one yet. Perhaps it is just a novel cliché? Then again, I guess I am not in their social circle so of course, they wouldn't meet me. I am just a wanderer. It wouldn't be far stretched for people to think I even worship that wanderer god. The one that wants his followers to stay penniless. Except in my case, it's all because of bad money management.

Current plan: Sleep, then chop some wood and keep studying.

When I'll feel like I am ready I'll go hang out with my teacher again for some more noteworthy lesson hopefully.

As I come back to the camp everyone seems to be relaxing by the fire. Where are the marshmallows?! Where are the horror stories?! There isn't even anyone with a guitar or some guys making out in a tent!

Oh right, this isn't summer camp. Right, what season is it? The temperature is warm but I don't know if it gets any colder.

[Hey guys!]

"You are finally back!"

Wait, is that little Bai?! I completely forgot about him! Can't believe he truly came!

[Hey what brings you here?]

"I'm ready to leave with you whenever!"

[Why?]

"Because I don't want to die!"

Did he take me seriously?

[You do know I was kidding, right?]

"What?! …."

[No one will bother you because of me. Hell I may have a few enemies, but I don't think they even know where I am.]

Enemies might include cultivator dude and the assassins going after the mercenaries. As long as I keep my eyes opened, I should be fine, however.

First, one is some champion and will probably travel around with a big procession or something. The latter is a huge group.

If anything scouts might be hard to evade. Perhaps I could convince them that I am not related in any way to their target? In any case, I have some bodyguard right now, so I'm not worried in the slightest.

"That is not fun. I was ready to leave all my life behind to follow you, man!"

[Please, you did the same with that beast and brother story! I was just answering in kind haha.]

"*Sigh* Fair enough. There is something I need to tell you."

[What's up?]

"Hum, the star tamer in our guild is really strong you know. He has a rank 4 creature at his beck and call. That is enough to make him peerless."

What's with the sudden guild talk? Is he trying to brag or to recruit for something?

[And?]

"Well, I just want you to promise me you won't try to pick up a fight with him recklessly. Especially knowing that he has the backing of the whole guild. It would end up in an unfavorable fight for you pretty fast."

Seriously why is he talking about that?!

[Don't worry I won't. I'm a peace-loving careful individual!]

I give him a thumbs up. Somehow that seems to reassure him. But why would I even want to go against the tamer guild?

OH! I see it now! True. In most stories, the underestimated protagonist with no talent at first glance gets strong and starts wreaking havoc. Now the actual damage done would depend on how dark the story is. If it is a light comedic one you can expect face-slapping at best. Darker one there would be a life and death battle happening at the climax. Even darker would be the extermination of the entire guild.

[Oh, right! Are there any life and death duels happening in this place?]

If there is such a thing happening, I definitively want to watch! Do you think it is cruel and barbaric? Totally is. Still, entertainment in this world doesn't seem that developed at first glance. At least I haven't seen anything cool enough to really spark my interest just yet.

"*Panicked* No matter what you should not challenge anyone to one! Either you'll die or you'll just make tons of enemies! Especially not the star tamer!"

I obviously just want to watch! What's with this guy?! Why is he so fixated on this?!

This is not a flag, right?!