The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - 40

“I somehow managed to survive.”

When Purple and I returned to everyone and announced the defeat of the Elder Lich, everyone there sighed in relief.

To encounter a large-scale target monster like the Elder Lich and have zero casualties is almost a miracle.

I could see some people crying tears of joy and embracing each other for having survived.

“Still… what could be the reason for such a powerful monster appearing without any warning?”

The examiners and the academy representative teachers at the base had also come and were busy with the evacuation process. They seemed to be trying to come up with an answer for this completely irregular situation.

(That reminds me… didn’t Goddess Muse mention it?)

She said that monsters had been becoming active in the “Magic Domain” recently. Could this perhaps be its influence?

There are places all over the world that people avoid, called the Magic Domain. I’m not sure if it can be accepted as the words of Goddess Muse, but I can’t believe that the nation would leave such anomalies unattended.

Given the current situation, I should warn the higher-ups in the country.

As I thought about this with a serious expression…

“Still, I’m impressed that you managed to solo the Elder Lich. Considering that you also protected the students and other examinees, that’s quite a high evaluation,”

The examiner extended his right hand toward me and requested a handshake.

“No, I can’t take all the credit for this rescue. The decision to go rescue was made with Blaze, and Melissa asked me to help her friends. Without Lorraine’s knowledge, I wouldn’t have come up with a plan using the Rainbow Butterfly scales.”

The fact that everyone acted as one to take the best course of action resulted in this miracle of zero casualties.

“Indeed, the courage to act to save everyone despite the presence of the Elder Lich. I respect you all,”

The examiner and the teachers turned their gaze toward us. The others nearby also sent us warm looks.

“W-well, that’s only natural!”

Melissa’s face turned red as she said this. Whether she was embarrassed to receive praise or just couldn’t answer honestly, she turned her face away. It seems she’s shyer than I thought.

“Oh, what happened to everyone?”

At that moment, Lorraine returned.

“Lorraine, even though we defeated the Elder Lich, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other monsters around. It’s dangerous to act too far apart,”

I warned her, as I thought she might be in a distant location.

“I apologize, Klaus. However, I absolutely had to retrieve that (..),”

Lorraine said as she bowed her head and explained the reason for her solo action.

“That?”

As I tilted my head in confusion, Lorraine presented me with a leather pouch.

When I received it, I found it surprisingly full and heavier than it looked.

As our eyes met, I nodded. When I opened the leather pouch, it was filled with a black, shining powder.

“This is the rare item known as Rainbow Butterfly scales powder, and the rare monster A+ rank Elder Lich. This powder, having absorbed its magical power, has become a rare item with supreme dark attributes,”

Lorraine had retrieved the scales powder that absorbed the magical power of the Elder Lich.

Indeed, both the Rainbow Butterfly and the Elder Lich are monsters that one rarely encounters.

Moreover, these two types inhabit different areas, so they wouldn’t normally meet.

This powder, created from these two types of monsters, is something that can’t be obtained by aiming for it.

“The original ownership of the scales powder belongs to you, Klaus, and you were the one who defeated the Elder Lich. Therefore, the ownership of this powder naturally belongs to you as well. I’m being presumptuous, but I was the one who retrieved it,”

Lorraine said, smiling.

“This is an unexpected byproduct. Once this is known, the Alchemist Guild, the Mage Guild, the Blacksmith Guild, and the merchants will all rush to buy it from you,”

The teacher adjusted his glasses and gazed intently at the black powder in my hand.

“What you do next is up to you, Klaus, but if you find yourself unsure about it, please let me know. I’ll speak to my father about it,”

Lorraine actively brought up a business discussion.

“By the way, how can this be used?”

Lorraine, who had displayed her extensive knowledge about scales and the Elder Lich, I decided to ask what kind of uses it could have if it were to be sold.

“If incorporated into a potion-making magical device, it can create potions with resistance to dark attributes, and it can also grant dark attributes to weapons and armor. While it’s not impossible to achieve these using other catalysts, if it’s an Elder Lich class, it should be considerably powerful,”

Lorraine placed her hand on her mouth and continued to explain.

“Could you tell me more details?”

After that, I kept asking Lorraine various questions about the scales and attribute resistance.