’The rodent infestation lasted for 12 hours. But those felt like the longest 12 hours of his life. We had a lot of losses and food supplies started to run short. People started to bla the young leader of the settlent.
Honestly, there was little the young master could do to prevent sothing like this from happening. But people often did not see the helplessness of the people in power.
They needed soone to bla and the young master was the perfect bait.
I do feel sorry for him and Shelly is sad as well. But this is an opportunity I cannot let pass. I need to fan the flas of rebellion further. Only then will these people listen to and agree to follow .’
Rin recalled the words from the original novel about the third task. The MC had joined Rin’s settlent after this task when the mood was at its lowest. And he had beco a ray of hope for the helpless people here.
Since he was a returnee, he knew the location of grain stocks that were only going to be explored in the future. He had shared this knowledge and gained a lot of support from the people.
Unfortunately, such a strategy would not work again.
Rin would not allow things to run out of control.
"ow"
Sothing soft brushed against Rin’s legs and he looked down to see the cat that his settlent had adopted. He had forgotten about it until now.
The cat was likely begging for treats, rubbing against him and Rin suddenly had an idea.
"Hey, little one. Where are you going?"
Rin had no intention of throwing an innocent animal into a death pit. But he had a feeling this feline was not as ordinary as everyone thought.
The cat looked startled but then nodded slowly, understanding that Rin was not going to harm it. It seed to understand Rin well which further cented Rin’s suspicions about this cat.
"ow"
The cat blinked at Rin before the system suddenly chid in.
[User, I looked away for one second and you found a pet? Being too popular is not a good thing. Luckily, this one is a male so the chances of an accident happening are low.]
[User, please rember the chances of an accident happening are low, but they are never zero.]
The system warned Rin.
"ow"
The cat called out again and a prompt appeared on Rin’s screen.
[Would you like to record ’Myth’ as your familiar? Qualifications for Tar will open]
The only familiar Rin had at this point was Teressa. Having another one would likely not change anything.
So Rin accepted the request.
[Special Trait: Tar is available. Current progress ⅔]
[Companion Myth’s profile is available.]
[Companion Na: Myth (lvl10)
Species na: ???
Strength: 150
Stamina: 230
Intelligence: 70
MP: 1000
HP: 2500/2500
Special Skills: Species submission. Lightning strike.
Special Traits: Loyalty (can boost party mber’s skills by 10%), Fear of the unknown (can make lower monsters flinch and keep away]
"Huh? Why are your stats so good? How did you even level up this much? Also, you are not a cat?"
The species was left as ??? which ant that the system could not tell Rin what this car-like monster was. But what Rin did know was that it was too high-leveled.
No wonder it had been able to make it all the way to the mansion without getting hurt.
[Tsk, the system keeps warning the user not to cause trouble for himself, but the user never listens to the system’s warning.]
[User, tell honestly - Are you amasochist? Should I arrange special quests pertaining to your interest? The system is not well-versed in such needs, but it can manage-]
"Please, stop sprouting nonsense. You’re going to make my stress spike."
[Current exhaustion level: 25%]
Thankfully, his fatigue was still manageable. He had kept it under control ever since he collapsed due to extre use of his abilities.
"ow?"
Myth reminded Rin of its presence for the third ti. It was chewing on Rin’s pants and once it had Rin’s attention, it waited patiently for Rin’s command.
"Alright, I am going to give you your next task. There will be a rodent infestation soon. I need you to remain near the storage house and drive as many away as you can."
The cat-hybrid nodded and its tail folded in a salute before Myth took off. Rin watched it for a mont before he called for a eting to explain how to get through the next task.
Rin had the data of everyone in his sanctuary sorted out already. So it was not hard to separate them into offensive type hunters and defensive type hunters. Many of them had scouting skills and he had a separate pile for them.
Those in charge gathered quickly to hear what Rin had to say to them.
"As you all know, the next task is a rodent infestation. I want everyone with a sensory skill to pair up with another and go after these monsters near our fields and storage. Those who do not have a partner can patrol the outside and cast protective skills on the crops."
Rin stressed the importance of the crops. Many people nodded, not questioning his decision. But the system had a lot to say.
[Hmm, user, you sure are heartless. You keep going on about crops this and crops that. What about human life? Does that an nothing to you?]
The system taunted Rin, but it did have a point. Rin was not trying to co across as soone who only cared about results and nothing about human life.
"Your first priority should be to make sure no one dies. We have two dical hunters on staff now, so imdiately get yourself treated if you are hurt. Don’t let your wounds fester."
Rin stressed these words and everyone nodded to show that they understood his words.
Most people would likely not follow his advice to look after themselves. But they were adults. It was Rin’s obligation to show that he cared.
"We’ll go relay your orders."
Rin noticed Alia fidgeting nervously and even Albus kept an eye on the executives. Albus’s eyes darkened slightly when he looked at the people from ENC who had wronged him in his past life.
Their situation was complicated and Rin was not even sure how he could interfere—or whether he should. After all this was a personal matter.
’Still, I spent so much ti and effort on those people from ENC. I cannot let it all go to waste.’
So even if it was not Rin’s place, he decided to speak up.
"I don’t care what most of you do in your free ti, but do consider what your actions could an for this settlent. You are not only responsible for your own life."
Albus gritted his teeth and settled down after that. Rin’s threat had gotten through so he was sure he wouldn’t lose his people at Albus’s hands...at least this ti.
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