The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - Chapter 98: The Reason I Think That Way

Chapter 98: The Reason I Think That Way

“Huh?”

I was surprised by his serious eyes. He wasn’t joking.

“A Phoenix, a Rainbow Butterfly, and a Crystal Cockatrice—if they continue to grow, they will become so powerful that humans won’t be able to stand a chance against them.”

They are S-rank and A-rank phantom beasts. Right now, they are cute and strong familiars, but in the future, they will grow so much that even an entire knight order would struggle to defeat them.

“That kind of assumption is meaningless!”

But Feni and Purple wouldn’t lose control and go on a rampage.

Both of them are attached to me, and they get along with Celia and other humans. Even if they grow stronger, I can’t imagine them turning against the country.

“My familiars would never attack innocent people!”

I didn’t want him to misunderstand that, so I put my hand on my chest and firmly told King Kings IV.

“I see, now I understand Klaus a little better.”

“Huh?”

“It seems like you believe your familiars are more valuable than yourself.”

“W-What? That’s not true, is it?”

From the way the conversation had been going, I thought Feni and Purple were the ones being seen as a threat…

“A skilled tamer is rarer than a rare monster or material. If you were to leave for another country, do you know how much damage that would cause in the future?”

“It has been a hundred years since the first Rint established the position of tamers in this country. Very few people have the talent to command familiars.”

“Even among them, only a few dozen in the Tamer Guild can tame monsters ranked C or higher.”

They all explained their reasoning. But honestly, I felt like they were worrying too much.

“If you have something to say, go ahead.”

Encouraged by King Kings IV, I spoke my mind.

“I don’t understand why everyone is so worried, but I have no reason to leave this country.”

“You don’t understand! Someone might offer you better conditions, and you could be tempted.”

Sir Nicholas furrowed his brows and said in a stern voice.

“You might become dissatisfied with the country and decide to leave.”

Sir Dwight spoke up with an unsettling theory.

“Dwight! That’s disrespectful in front of His Majesty!”

Sir Exavier scolded him.

“It’s just a hypothetical! If we don’t prepare for the worst, we could be caught off guard!”

As those two argued, King Kings IV kept his eyes on me. Did he also think I might leave the country?

“Tell me why you are certain you won’t leave.”

He wanted to know as a ruler.

The answer was obvious.

“I love this country.”

The two who had been arguing stopped talking, and everyone listened to me.

“My father, mother, and sister live peacefully here. This country recognizes tamers as people who bond with their familiars. It values national adventurers who protect the citizens.

During the Stampede, the knights and soldiers left the castle defense weak to go protect the people living in the countryside.”

That’s the kind of country I’ve seen.

“A country where my loved ones can live safely and familiars are cherished—I love this place.”

No matter what conditions were offered to me, I would never think of leaving. I told them my thoughts, but…

“I’ve decided, Your Majesty. Let’s engage Klaus to my daughter. That will silence the annoying noble families.”

Sir Nicholas stood up and directly appealed to the king.

“Enough! I recommend Klaus to join the mixed knight order I am forming. He should prove himself there before even considering becoming a noble.”

Sir Dwight also pressed the king with his idea.

“No, he should be part of the country’s leadership! With his personality, he could open the hearts of even the most difficult diplomatic partners.”

Even Sir Exavier joined in, and King Kings IV seemed overwhelmed by their enthusiasm.

It was about me, yet I found myself sympathizing with the king, wondering how he would settle this.

Then, an unexpected person spoke up.

“That’s enough.”

Sir Douglas’s voice echoed through the meeting room. The others turned toward him all at once.