Chapter 550 - Chapter 490 Prince on a White Horse?
"Um, if you want more, follow me. Will that even get through to it?"
"Kuru ru~♪."
"Bururu."
Raz seemed to have translated it immediately. Perhaps because they were compatible, she jumped from my shoulder and landed on the Frosty Grani's head.
I started walking back to Mion's group, and… it's actually following me.
"Mion, I'm back."
"Ah, welcome back. Um, that…"
Of course she'd be surprised.
Shal was slightly on guard, Kuro was clinging tightly to Mion, and Sweee… She seemed fine. More like, really curious?
"This guy seems hungry. Do you have any fruit on hand?"
"Y-yes."
Mion offered three ripe Armra Fruit.
I thought Sweee might complain, but she gave her approval, saying it was fine since she could just get more. No, I need to teach her that it's an exchange, not just taking it for free.
"This is the last one."
"Bururu ru♪."
Perhaps liking it more than the previous ones, it gobbled this one down too.
And, just as I expected, the nameplate turned green, displaying [Frosty Grani: No Name: Friendly (Tameable)]…
"Shou-kun. Are you going to tame that one?"
"Hmm, what should I do? It feels counterproductive to bring it back from here and make it uncomfortable…"
There's a stable next to the church, but just staying there would be stressful for it.
I could have Shal's group look after it while I'm away, but…
"How about having it live in Kuro-chan's group's forest?"
That might actually work. No, first I should ask Kuro.
"Kuro, is it okay if this one stays in the forest?"
"Uu. Uu u u."
From Kuro's group's perspective, it was fine as long as it didn't eat all the herbs they gathered. It seems to eat a lot, but thanks to Pan and Kuro's group, the fields have expanded, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Oh, right!
"Mion, do you plan to get the [Taming Skill]?"
"Huh? Ah…"
I have a feeling Mion could get the [Taming Skill] and tame it now.
Mion thought for a moment about my suggestion, but then,
"No, I think Shou-kun should tame it. I want to acquire skills in the future that Shou-kun doesn't have."
"Roger. That certainly helps."
Especially since I had her get [Guild Management], [Accounting], and [Writing] skills.
The [Taming Skill] is Uncommon, having dropped from Rare, but 4 SP consumption feels a bit wasteful.
So,
"Alright, will you be our companion?"
When I said that and stroked its mane,
[Successfully tamed. Please choose a name.]
Ah, that's right!
"Sorry, Mion. The name, please."
"Eh, um… how about Rigel-kun?"
"Okay. Then, Rigel, nice to meet you."
As expected of Mion. She comes up with great names right away.
I heard later it was a star's name, the bright white star in Orion. I knew Betelgeuse, but that one was red.
"Bururu~♪."
It happily narrowed its eyes and leaned its head against me.
[Frosty Grani: Rigel: Affectionate: Free Roam]
"Alright. Um, Lupi is the leader, so make sure to respect that."
"Wafun."
"Bururun."
I'm glad it agreed.
It's bigger than Lupi, but its usual temperament seems docile, so maybe I don't need to worry too much?
"U, Uu."
"Ah, sorry. It's careless to be talking here."
It was almost 10 PM, so we decided to call it a day and head back. And of course, we had to cross the river again, but,
"Can Rigel cross?"
"Burun."
It followed Lupi as if it were nothing, crossing easily.
Perhaps because it wasn't that deep, it just splashed right through.
"Nyan."
"Okay. I'll leave the last part to Shal. Then, um, Mion?"
"Yes."
Well, since she seemed to be expecting it, I scooped Mion up into a bridal carry.
This is probably fine because I have high STR in-game, but it would be tough in real life… Maybe I should train a bit?
"Heave ho."
It would be incredibly uncool if I missed a stepping stone and we both ended up soaked, so I was careful.
It's quite scary when you can't see your footing well…
"Last one. Phew…"
"~ ~ ~♪."
Sweee applauded, signaling "well done."
"Bururu?"
"Hm? Oh, I should have had Mion ride Rigel…"
Rigel has a good physique, and light Mion would be no problem for him. I feel like that would have been better, but then again… I don't want to disappoint her expectations.
"Um, Shou-kun, I want to see you ride."
"No, I've never ridden a horse before… Oh, right, I have a skill for that."
Let's see, [Riding Skill] is… there. It's an Uncommon skill. Maybe because riding a carriage is more common than riding a horse directly?
Well, I have plenty of SP left, and it probably won't hurt to get it, considering future possibilities.
"Alright, I'll try taking [Riding Skill]."
"Yes."
I tapped to acquire it, consuming 4 SP. My skill level was, of course, 1.
But I now understood how to ride Rigel.
"Rigel. Can I ride you?"
"Bururun♪."
He gave his enthusiastic approval, so I carefully followed the skill assist.
"Whoa, it's higher than I thought…"
Is my viewpoint about 1 meter higher than usual?
But it's scary not having anything to hold on to. I can't grab his mane.
I definitely need to make horse tack. Saddle, reins, and stirrups, right?
Actually, I've also gotten materials to improve my main weapon through quests, so I'll make them tomorrow.
"Shou-kun, you look cool!"
"No, I feel like I look clumsy instead…"
It feels less like I'm riding and more like I'm being carried, immensely.
It really doesn't look cool unless I'm sitting in a saddle with my feet in stirrups, holding the reins.
"Alright, let's head back slowly. Lupi, lead the way, please."
"Wafun."
It feels a bit wrong for me to ride while Mion walks, but I'll do it once I've made a saddle and it's easier to ride.
I'd love to ride in style with Mion, but first I need to raise my own [Riding Skill]…
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