But before the monster bites the life out of Marcus.
The two sprang into action. They defended Marcus and hit the monster before it does anything else.
"Haahh... I didn't know you're fast like this. Mello."
"Yeah! I'm quite fast too!"
"Now. Let's kill this monster whether or not Takao liked it."
"Stop. Both of you."
The Basilisk then halted its action that supposed to bite them both.
"Why are you saving this traitor?"
"Please Takao! Give him a chance! All people do unthinkable stupid things when they are desperate. Give him a chance."
"A chance for what?"
"To prove himself. I just wanted him to prove himself. He said to believe him. Let's see if he really is not going to do anything nasty. Lend him a bit of money please. Let's see if he really is telling the truth."
"Even if it's the truth. I don't tolerate people that are using their families."
"Please. Takao."
"Fine. Here. I will lend you all of those gold coins inside that pouch."
"What!? R, really? Master!? You're just giving that to him?"
"Yes. I had lots of money so go ahead. I could also get money from adventuring. So just use that all if you wanted. Mello. I will take care of everything about you now."
"Really!?"
"Yes. And you. Show us what you're begging about."
"Y, yes! I will!"
"But if he's lying... What will you do? Martin?"
"I would be the one to execute him."
"I wanted it to be in horrible pain. I don't like a simple stab to the heart, after all."
"Let's go. Ride its back."
"Master. You're not planning on taking this thing into the city are you?"
"That's right."
"Eehhh???"
"I think this is fast though."
"Takao? Are you serious?"
"Yes. I just wanted a bit of boldness on doing this."
"What? Seriously?"
"Just follow me, guys. There's no need to worry. This won't start a rampage. I could easily restrain it and negate its petrifying eyes. So don't worry."
"Okay."
"Keep your promise. Martin. Kill him in an excruciating way."
"... Yes."
"Will they not fear us with this? Master?"
"I guess no."
"But I can't believe it! We are... Having this monster..."
All of them then went silent.
The monster is really fast. Based on Takao's instinct. It seems it is moving at almost or more than 500 kmph.
"This is absurd. Master! This monster is so fast!"
They all are once again silent.
After a while. They could see the gate from the distance. The guards seem to be alerted.
"Hey! Call others!"
"Yes!"
"Brace guys! This is the first time a monster came into the city. Also. That is a Giant Basilisk. Let's stop it at all costs!"
"Yes!!!"
Many guards counting up to forty had blocked the gate.
"They really are alerted."
"Yes, master. They really are."
After then. They arrived in front of them.
"Charge!"
"Stop."
"Huh?"
"I said. Stop."
"Hey! You! Are you riding this monster!?"
"Can't you see it?"
"..."
They all are dumbfounded on seeing the monster.
"But how?"
"There's no need to tell you. Come on. Let us pass. We're going into the Guild."
"But, what if that beast is let loose?
"That won't happen."
"No! We don't permit it!"
"Then... Do you want to be petrified?"
"Ah..."
"Now... Let us pass. This won't go on a rampage. So let me pass."
"Ummm... Yes! Hey! Open the gate!"
The gate that has been closed due to the appearance of the monster has now been opened.
"Please. Promise me that won't cause trouble."
"Then I will present my head to you if this ever made trouble."
The Guard Leader just stared at him entering the gates. Don't know what has just happened.
They strode forward inside the city. All people are trembling in fear.
"Hey! What happened? This is crazy! What happened to the guards?"
"Hey. Look! Someone is riding it!"
"What!? Isn't that the person who defeated Valentina?"
They are not minding the people and continued forward. But.
"Yo! I'm Mello! See! This is my master's power. Wahahaha!"
"Hey, Mello!"
"Just let him. Martin."
"Fine "
They arrived at the Adventurers' Guild.
Takao get down and walked to the door. He then opened it.
"Oy. Here's the evidence."
"Where?"
"Look outside."
The people inside then hurriedly looked outside.
"Hey what is happening!?" Taga shouted.
He too then looked outside.
After the receptionist got out too. He saw a hulking figure of the Giant Basilisk.
"Wha, what!?"
"Isn't this a proper evidence? I could kill it here in front of you if you wanted."
"How is this possible? How could you tame it?"
"I didn't tame it. I dominated it."
"How?"
"Using this."
The clouds then darkened and thunders started roaring.
"Miracle? A priest!? But no priest has been able to do that! Even if you're a priest. You shouldn't have been here!"
"I'm not a priest. Why does everybody keep calling me that? Then. Miracles?"
"The power of the priests! To create miracles just like you!"
"Well. This is magic."
"Magic? No. There's no word like that!"
"Then. I hereby announce. I am a Mage. A practitioner of magic. I now create the word "magic"."
Everybody is then dumbfounded looking at Takao.
"Hey! What is the meaning of this?"
"Oh. The strongest ten-star of the city. Don't worry. You could keep your petty title."
"Are you mocking me?"
"Maybe... Hey. This is enough right?"
"Yes! Then. You are now counted as a ten-star adventurer"
"How about them?"
"You have this ability called "magic" that doesn't count."
"Then. They would officially be my teammates."
"How about the person that just joined you."
"Ah. That man. He doesn't count."
"Yes."
"But my other companion. He's not an adventurer yet."
"Then. We could make him three-star."
"At least make him a six-star."
"Fine then."
"Also make Mello a six-star."
"But he had a bad reputation. Him being four stars is just enough."
"Just do it."
"Hey! You now showed me how you did it. Let's fight. You could use that magic of yours if you wanted."
"Fine. I hope you live up to your title as the strongest."