Monster Taming Broadcast

Day 62 of the Labyrinth.

Today is a day of rest.

No explorations of monsters, no searches for village residents.

So we all settled in various spots in the hideout, leisurely passing the time.

And Omega was chilling next to me in the hideout, having assigned the robots to work.

[Pyo pyo···]

Omega let out a sigh as it keenly observed the monsters in the hideout.

Is there a problem?

I turned my head and asked Omega.

“What’s wrong?”

[It’s nothing much. I’m just a bit surprised that so many have been influenced by Melody Fox. Normally, the Melody Fox tribe is not one to easily open their heart to others.]

Omega continued to survey the monsters slowly.

[This is all thanks to the Taming Ability of the Supported One. The Supported One is indeed remarkable. Pyo pyo.]

“Our Melody Fox is just particularly friendly, I guess… But you mean there are a lot influenced?”

[That’s right. Pyo pyo.]

I also took a look at each monster.

Monsters buffed by the Melody Fox.

So far, Kinogine Aracne has evolved due to the buff…

“Hmm. Other than those who unsealed me, ah, did Azelas get a buff? His intelligence suddenly shot up.”

[Correct. You figured it out late. Pyo pyo.]

I had a vague idea about it.

I just hadn’t confirmed it and kept it as a guess.

[Moreover, all those guys are under a buff too. Pyo pyo.]

Omega pointed at some monsters.

Centauress.

Hedgehog Summoner.

Medical Mushroom.

In that order.

“Those guys too got the buff?”

[Pyo pyo. It seems they didn’t notice because the changes weren’t as obvious as evolution.]

Omega explained.

The Centauress and Hedgehog Summoner received buffs that blossomed and developed their talent.

The Centauress in drawing talent.

The Hedgehog Summoner in dance talent.

“Now that you mention it, the Centauress’s drawing skills have been growing too fast.”

I nodded and looked at the Centauress, then shifted my gaze to the Hedgehog Summoner.

It was currently dancing.

“But I don’t think the Hedgehog’s dance has changed much?”

[Look more closely. Pyo pyo.]

At Omega’s words, I carefully observed the Hedgehog’s dance.

[Doom bar, Doo doom bar. Doodoodoodoodoodoom bar!!!]

Hmm. Has the dance become a bit more flamboyant?

I really couldn’t tell.

Well, if Omega says so, I guess it is.

“…Leaving that aside, what buff did the Medical Mushroom receive?”

[His personality has become calmer due to the buff. You’ll understand the meaning when you see how he heals allies later. Pyo pyo.]

Just as Omega finished answering.

Kaboom!

Merino Ula, who was playing with Melody Fox, fell to the ground, scraping her knee and bleeding a bit.

“It hurts…”

[Bee boo bee boo.]

The Medical Mushroom calmly approached and dripped a pink liquid onto Merino’s knee.

Just then, Merino’s wound healed instantly.

“It’s definitely changed, hasn’t it? Normally, she would have freaked out and flown away.”

[Pyo pyo. That’s a very good change. The healing liquid from the Medical Mushroom is more effective when used calmly and with a composed mind.]

“Unknowingly, everyone has been receiving buffs…”

That was good news.

It seems the Melody Fox has been slowly opening its heart to other monsters.

“But has Merino not received any buffs yet? She’s been getting along best with Melody lately.”

[Merino will also experience a good change soon. Pyo pyo.]

I felt excited.

What kind of buff would Merino receive?

The Cook buff is important, after all.

*

While we were still resting.

Notification

◇ Assistant Rank Increase ◇

● Subject: Yumi (003)

● Change: BLACK → GOLD

Notification

◇ Assistant Rank Increase ◇

● Subject: Mysticism (002)

● Change: BLACK → GOLD

The assistant ranks of those sending coins with Hwang Mir’s money increased.

And then, right after.

Notification

◇ Assistant Rank Increase ◇

● Subject: Rize Nova (004)

● Change: DIAMOND → TRINITY

Our water supplier, Rize, has achieved the Trinity rank.

The Trinity rank is the highest rank.

As Rize’s rank increased, a dazzling message poured out before my eyes.

“What’s this? It says a Trinity assistant has been born and they created some space inside the Ancient Labyrinth…”

As I was mumbling these words.

At the edge of my sight, I caught the words “Safe Zone Movement.”

I cautiously clicked on it.

Suddenly, a silver portal appeared right in front of me.

[Pyo pyo? What is this portal?]

Omega, who was standing next to me, asked.

As I briefly explained, Omega stared intently at the portal, then boldly stepped through.

[I don’t know if I can go through, but it might be dangerous, so I’ll go first. Pyo pyo.]

Thus, Omega’s figure disappeared into the portal.

Not long after, Omega emerged from the portal.

[It’s safe. You can come over.]

I nodded and then followed Omega through the portal.

What unfolded was an empty space with nothing in it.

And many voices echoed in my ears.

“The explorer’s friend ‘Omega’ has entered the safe zone.”

“The explorer ‘Kang Geon’ has entered the safe zone.”

“The stay cost of the explorer’s friends will be paid by the explorer.”

“During the stay in the safe zone, 2 coins will be deducted every minute.”

It seems this wasn’t a place one would want to linger.

“…I don’t know what this space is for.”

[After analysis, this place is where death does not exist. Pyo pyo.]

“Death doesn’t exist here?”

[Yes. Simply put, this is a special space where one cannot harm others. Pyo pyo.]

It certainly seemed to be a safe zone.

After that.

While I was chatting with Omega around the safe zone.

“The assistant ‘Rize Nova’ has entered the safe zone.”

“The assistant’s stay cost will be paid by the explorer.”

“During the stay in the safe zone, 3 coins will be deducted every minute.”

A silver portal generated, and from beyond it came a familiar doll slowly walking out.

“Rize?”

“Oooh! Gauntlet!”

The identity of the doll was none other than Rize Nova, our assistant.

*

[Gauntlet. I feel oddly familiar with that creature, though I’ve never seen it before… Could it be an assistant, Pyo pyo?]

“Yeah. That’s your fourth assistant, Rize Nova.”

As I introduced Rize, Omega walked over, extending its hand for a shake.

[Nice to meet you, I’m Omega.]

“I’m Rize Nova. It’s great to finally meet you in person.”

Well, I have roughly figured out this safe zone.

This place is where explorers and assistants meet face-to-face.

In other words, think of it as a meeting place.

It’s not quite a hideout.

If I had to compare, it feels like a fan meeting venue for internet broadcasters and their viewers.

Moreover, it’s also a space where assistants can gather for their own meetings.

They can come in here even when I’m not around.

Of course, only Trinity rank assistants can use it.

And only explorers, tamed monsters, and assistants can enter this space.

Even if located in the Labyrinth.

It means that external monsters can’t invade at all.

On the flip side, it’s impossible to move through to other labyrinth spaces from here.

Even Omega’s true punch didn’t budge the walls.

Also, other than the silver portal they came through, no other silver portals could be accessed, meaning you can’t transition to another world through this space.

Of course, I can’t move between Earth or the Other World, and assistants can’t move to the Ancient Labyrinth outside the safe zone.

It’s only natural that assistants can’t visit each other’s worlds.

“Here, you can also watch broadcasts. Everyone should strive to achieve the Trinity rank. We must all gather here for a meeting.”

Before I delved deeper into what this place was about, I went back to the hideout and brought monsters who were familiar with Rize.

[Doodoo doom ba!!!]

[Long time no see, Rize.]

[Piiiii!]

The Hedgehog Summoner.

The Psycho Clown, who was a Necro Puppetmaster.

The Medical Mushroom.

Kinogine Aracne, Black Magma Slime, Blood Jellyfish Princess, and so on.

As the monsters came through the silver portal, Rize opened its arms wide to gladly welcome them.

“Oooh! Everyone, it’s been a while! How long has it been!”

It was a moment of emotional reunion.

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