Monster Taming Broadcast

After sending Melody Fox, a shocking news came from the assistants.

It was that the actual size of Melody Fox was so gigantic that it could cover the city!

‘I overlooked that again…’

I had stupidly forgotten for a moment that some monsters in the labyrinth were always size nerfed.

‘I didn’t think Melody would be size nerfed too.’

Just like with the Hedgehog Summoner.

It was clearly my mistake to assume that Melody Fox would have a fixed size.

I really need to reduce such mistakes.

‘…Well, since there were no casualties, I guess it doesn’t matter much.’

Fortunately.

Melody Fox had the ability to shrink.

So it seems that there was no damage in Seoul due to this incident.

Not because she popped up through space like the hedgehog sprites.

I heard that the actual form of Melody Fox had no physical entity and was close to a gas-like state.

Thanks to that, the assistants said there were no injuries and no destroyed buildings.

【Yumi】─[photo]

The internet going wild was actually good.

This incident could raise awareness among the people.

Currently, monsters were sporadically appearing on Earth.

Yet, according to the assistants, most people seemed not to realize the seriousness of the situation properly.

But that should change now.

The appearance of a giant monster must have shocked them greatly.

Monsters are real.

And now, most people would finally realize just how dangerous monsters can be.

And looking at it this way, maybe I should commend the hedgehog…

After all.

The hedgehog had also managed to raise awareness among some people without causing any casualties.

I slightly tilted my head and glanced at the hedgehog.

［Shake your butt vigorously! Dooduru Doombah!］
“Doombah-chan! Doombah-chan!”

［Doombah, Dumdum, Doodoodoodoo Doombah!］
“Doombah-chan! Doombah-chan!”

I decided to skip the compliments.

I should just let her dance her heart out.

“By the way, is Melody doing well?”

“Alright. I was worried she wouldn’t adapt to another world, but hearing that she’s doing well gives me peace of mind.”

After lightly nodding my head, I decided it was time to invite new assistants.

‘Let’s see, the people currently available…’

The mid-level invitation ticket is only valid for those who are either me or a monster I have tamed and have a connection within 5 days.

And it seems the conditions for that connection are more lenient than expected, as many names appeared on the invitation list.

‘These people must have been near Melody Fox or actually witnessed her.’

Furthermore.

It seems the more direct contact or a close connection someone has, the higher they appear on the list.

As evidence, I noticed two familiar names at the very top.

━Sage Lunaris

━Hwang Mir

After confirming their names, I sent the request for assistance to them using the mid-level invitation ticket.

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“Nice to meet you, I’m Kang Geon. Thank you for the coin support through other assistants so far.”

“Long time no see.”

Hwang Mir and Sage Lunaris.

They were assigned the numbers 006 and 007 right after becoming assistants and immediately changed their nicknames before logging back into the broadcast.

Hwang Mir is now Mirstin.

Sage Lunaris is now Luna-chan.

Both were ridiculously childish nicknames.

I didn’t like it, but I didn’t say to change it.

That would infringe on personal freedom.

“Why is Sage so lively? It doesn’t suit her.”

Hwang Mir doesn’t know how she actually looks and doesn’t mind, but I just can’t adapt to Sage’s concept no matter how I see it.

Even though I can’t see her face.

When I think of her and imagine her androgynous voice, it just doesn’t match at all.

The moment that chat popped up.

Coins started pouring down nonstop in front of my eyes.

And as the support continued,

◇ Assistant Rank Up ◇

● Target: Mirstin (006)

● Change: RED → BLACK

◇ Assistant Rank Up ◇

● Target: Luna-chan (007)

● Change: RED → BLACK

Both achieved BLACK rank.

Not long after,

◇ Assistant Rank Up ◇

● Target: Mirstin (006)

● Change: BLACK → GOLD

◇ Assistant Rank Up ◇

● Target: Luna-chan (007)

● Change: BLACK → GOLD

They completed the promotion to GOLD rank.

Of course, they didn’t achieve PLATINUM. The conditions for achieving PLATINUM also include viewing time.

“…Thank you. It’s clear that a third-generation chaebols are different.”

“Of course. Just let me know when you want a monster, and I’ll send it right away.”

I once again expressed my gratitude to Hwang Mir.

Even though she’s a chaebol, she supported me with such a huge amount without having met me, so expressing gratitude multiple times isn’t enough.

“Ah. You said you were Dan-bi’s friend. Got it, so I’ll speak informally.”

“Alright.”

I ended up speaking informally with Ha Yumi unexpectedly.

I spoke informally to her.

However, Ha Yumi kept using formal speech towards me.

She said she felt awkward and couldn’t drop the formal speech.

Anyway.

Now that I have new assistants, it’s time to update the Assistant Index.

I asked them to send photos just a moment ago.

Sage said she’d change into her favorite outfit and send it, and Hwang Mir said she’d dress up a bit and send a photo too.

After a little while passed,

【Mysticism】─

The photos of Hwang Mir and Sage arrived.

“The photos could’ve just been sent in the chat, though.”

As I said that while picking up the photos, I collapsed into my seat and opened the index, where Centauress and Merino slowly approached, showing interest.

［These must be the new assistants.］

“Hello! I’m Merino Ula! Please greet me!”

It’s clear that the Centauress approached because she wants to draw them in the index.

Sorry, but I have no plans to give that role this time.

“Centau, I’ll draw the assistant illustrations myself, so no need to help.”

［Ah… Okay…］

Centau bowed her head.

With a sulky expression, she turned and returned to her seat.

Merino was still waving her hands near me.

“Please greet me!”

“Please greet me! Greet me!”

“Merino. You’ve been greeted, so stop talking.”

“Did you greet me? Thank you!”

And with that, she naturally plopped down and snuggled up beside me.

“I wanna see the drawing. Is it okay?”

“Do as you wish.”

［I’d like to watch too…］

The Centauress also slowly came back and took a seat next to me.

Ignoring the burdensome gazes from both sides, I started working on the index.

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