The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - 24

“But is it really okay to be doing this?”

The day after meeting Celia, I left the north gate of the capital and headed into the forest.

“That said… Since Celia said that, I have no choice but to leave it to her.”

When I told her that I needed recommendations from three upper-class citizens to obtain national adventurer qualifications, she said, “There might be someone who could be of help. I can’t guarantee it, but please wait a week.”

So, having more free time than ever since coming to the capital, I didn’t feel like lounging around the apartment, and instead, I found myself exploring the forest.

Threads extended and brushed against my cheeks. The soft, smooth threads felt pleasant to the touch.

Looking to the side, I saw that Purple was riding on my shoulder.

Having grown quite large while being kept at the Tamer Guild, Purple was now the size of a puppy or kitten and was a bit heavy.

When I extended my hand, Purple entwined the threads around it and guided them to her head. When I patted her, she happily shook her body.

Recently, due to the hatching of Feni and rare item collection, I hadn’t been able to spend much time with Purple.

It seemed that Purple was feeling lonely and was seeking affection.

Both Purple and I, being back in the forest after a long time, walked around with a fresh feeling.

Along the way, I found several clusters of herbs and collected them.

Since herbs can be purchased in the capital, few adventurers bother to collect them in dangerous forests.

Thanks to that, the herbs weren’t disturbed, and I ended up with more than I had expected.

“Though it’s not as much as the cost of a dress, it seems I can earn some money. Maybe I’ll send some back home.”

As I walked through the forest, thinking about how to use the money from selling these herbs…

“…………!?”

Suddenly, a huge amount of threads came from Purple and started moving. The threads pointed deeper into the forest.

“Is there herbs over there?”

Given the unusual behavior of Purple, I checked to see what she was trying to convey.

“…………!?!!”

Purple’s feelings were coming through. It seemed like she was anxious and excited, but there wasn’t a dangerous aura.

Following Purple’s guidance, I went deeper into the forest.

“This is… such a beautiful herb.”

I discovered a single herb blooming in a spot where sunlight streamed through the dense trees. It glistened in the sunlight, looking more like a mineral than a plant.

“Collected a B-rank item [Crystal Herb].”

The magic tool vibrated, displaying the message.

“To think such a beautiful item existed in a place where no one could see…”

A B-rank item is a rare item, alongside things like [Red Dragon Scales] and [Phoenix Feathers].

While [Red Dragon Scales] are sold by an earl’s family who tamed a Red Dragon, and [Phoenix Feathers] are obtainable since I tamed Feni, this is a natural find, making it quite difficult to discover.

Finding such an item makes me wonder about Purple’s sense of smell.

Naturally, it would fetch a considerable amount of money, but it might be used as an accessory for Celia’s party attire.

Since it’s a rarely seen rare item, I was considering keeping it instead of selling it, thinking it might make her stand out at the party…

“…………!!”

Purple extended her threads and showed a strong interest in the [Crystal Herb].

“Do you want it?”

I confirmed Purple’s intentions.

This behavior was unusual since she had always waited quietly until I gave her something.

“…………!?＃＄！☆”

Emotions flowed from Purple. They were very earnest and desperate, insisting that she wanted to eat the [Crystal Herb].

“Well, if you insist.”

I held out the [Crystal Herb] in front of Purple.

Since Purple, who is usually quiet, made a rare show of assertiveness, I wanted to fulfill her wish as family.

“…………♪”

Purple wrapped the [Crystal Herb] in threads and brought it to her mouth, starting to eat. She seemed very pleased, shaking her body adorably, which made me pat her head.

After a while, once Purple finished her meal…

“…………Zzz”

She closed her eyes and began to sleep. It seemed she had become full and sleepy.

Seeing Purple’s happy sleeping face made me yawn as well.

“I’m starting to feel sleepy too, so maybe I’ll call it a day…”

Having already gathered enough herbs for a day’s worth of earnings, I headed slowly toward the forest exit, trying not to wake Purple.