I Was a Loner, but My Class Got Summoned to Another World…

After the ceremony, Logan felt a sense of calm returning to him, enough to think clearly for the first time since the battle. He diligently returned each of his creatures to their respective territories within the kingdom, ensuring they were safe and settled before making his way back to the castle.

His first destination was Alma's room. She still hadn't awakened, but the faint connection he felt with her assured him that her soul remained anchored in her body. The gentle rise and fall of her breath brought a flicker of hope to Logan's chest, even as the memory of her near-death tightened his throat.

He clenched his fists, the weight of his failure to protect her pressing down on him. But after a moment, he took a deep breath, relaxed his hands, and placed one over Alma's. Her skin was soft and warm, a reassurance he desperately needed.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there before it happened," he whispered, his voice thick with regret. "You did well, though. Just… please, get better." Leaning down, he kissed her hand gently before stepping out of the room.

Ruri stood waiting for him outside, her usual composure tinged with quiet concern. Before Logan could say a word, Lisa appeared, her swollen eyes red with tears. She stepped inside Alma's room, looking to Logan for reassurance.

"She'll be fine," Logan said softly, his voice steady. "I can feel her improving through our connection. Just give her time to wake up slowly."

Lisa burst into tears, and Logan pulled her into a comforting embrace. She sobbed against him for several minutes, her exhaustion evident. When her cries subsided and she seemed too tired to stand, Logan carefully carried her to her room, right next to Alma's. He stayed with her until she drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep.

Knowing others were likely struggling just as much, Logan left Lisa's room and sought out Rubina. He found her drinking tea with her father, while Serana quietly sat nearby. Marie was busy trying to soothe Kryst, who still trembled from the battle's aftermath.

Logan sighed, his gaze drifting toward the window. "Well, that was our first real battle, I guess… We need to get stronger, so something like this doesn't happen again." His voice was low, heavy with frustration. "If only I'd been faster—"

He stopped, his thoughts spiraling into how he had let his emotions overwhelm him. How he had lost control. How he could have, perhaps should have, ended Brian's life—even if it meant being despised by Ms. Claire.

Pacing by the window, Logan wrestled with his regrets, his resolve growing sharper with each passing thought.

Logan's thoughts returned to his reward, and he opened his status window to claim it. Sitting down, he reached out and pulled the object into reality—a small, black egg that radiated a dark aura, its energy almost palpable.

The moment he saw it, Logan knew exactly which spirit had gifted him the egg. A rare find indeed, it was nearly impossible to come across a creature that shared his darkness attribute, let alone one as powerful as the egg's aura suggested.

Victor Rosengard reacted first, springing to his feet, his eyes narrowing as he studied the egg before him. The dark aura pulsating around it was mesmerizing. "What will it hatch into?" he asked aloud, his curiosity evident and uncontainable.

"It's a dragon egg," Logan answered plainly, holding nothing back. His revelation sent ripples of astonishment through the room. The egg, though deceptively small, carried an aura that hinted at a creature far mightier than its size would suggest.

Without hesitation, Logan began placing several darkness elemental stones around the egg. Their faint glow fused with the egg's ominous aura, intensifying the energy surrounding it. But even as Logan worked, he knew it wasn't enough. The egg's time had not yet come, and even the full stock of stones from his mine wouldn't force it to hatch prematurely.

Still, Logan didn't mind waiting. This creature was extraordinary, and he would enjoy the process.

"Now then," Logan began, his tone shifting as he considered his next steps. "I'll need to finish my new class quest. So far, we've been right about needing beasts from all the elemental temples. I've completed the electric temple requirement with the thunderbird and the water temple requirement with the frost wyvern. Next, I'll need the ent to fulfill the earth temple requirement, and this egg should satisfy the darkness element."

Pausing, Logan glanced down at his remaining three fingers, counting the elements still required.

"The hydra will handle the fire temple," he continued. "As for the wind temple… I'll need to locate it. My guess? It's probably on a floating island guarded by massive wind creatures keeping it aloft. That leaves the final one—light. For that, I'll need to head to the Kingdom of Elris. I wonder if it'll be something like a Pegasus or something similar. I'll save that one for last."

With his plan laid out, Logan concluded his thoughts and checked his new quest.

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Quest: Sovereign Soul Bound Tamer Unlocked

Gain mastery over ancient and powerful creatures through unyielding fidelity, perfecting the bond between master and beast. Unlock the ability to take on the form and attributes of each creature by absorbing their essence through your soul-bound connection.

Mission: Gather seven beasts with ancient, powerful bloodlines. Each must receive the blessing of one of the seven great spirits. (Progress: 2/7)

- Thunderbird

- Frost Wyvern

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Logan felt the surge of power coursing through him after reaching level 80, his newfound strength almost intoxicating. Yet, the weight of the quest loomed over him—he would need to finish it before he could fully wield his abilities again. For now, the spirits had allowed him to use his power against the demon general, but the reasoning behind their decision puzzled him. Why would they bend their own rules to aid him?

As he considered their motives, an unsettling thought crossed his mind. If he had lost control, if his wrath had consumed him, he could have killed three of the heroes the spirits had blessed. What would have become of him then? Would he have been condemned by the spirits for breaking their trust, or would the other kingdoms have joined forces to eliminate him, a threat too dangerous to ignore?

The questions weighed heavily on his mind, but Logan pushed them aside for now. He needed clarity before addressing the others, and so he opened his status window once more to review his stats.

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Name: Logan Aiden

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Class: Primordial Soul Bound Tamer

New* Level: 80 / Health: 1052 / Mana: 1184

Strength: 76 Agility: 74 Dexterity: 81 Constitution: 99 Intelligence: 108 Charisma: 97

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[Skills:]

Taming (Rank: Legendary): Forms a permanent bond with a marked beast or being using the masters blood; the being must be willing to form a pact and can now be of higher rank or level than the master, this skill increases . (Max Beings: 240 / +3 Per Level)

Empathic Link (Rank: Advanced): Establishes a mental connection with a tamed creature, allowing for silent communication and understanding of their emotions and thoughts within a certain distance. (Max distance: 800 meters / +10 per Level)

Beast Synergy: Logan achieves a synergy based on the loyalty of his tamed creatures, allowing him to harness their abilities as extensions of his own power. (Max abilities: 40 / 1 Per every 2 Level)

Primordial Command (Rank: Advanced): Grants the hero the ability to issue commands infused with power to his tamed creatures, enhancing their strength and coordination while following the command.

Primordial Aura (Rank: Advanced): Surrounds the hero and tamed creatures with an aura that boosts their defense and resistance to elemental damage. This aura also grants minor healing over time.

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[Abilities:]

Tamer's Bond (Rank: Advanced): Allows the hero to form a soul bond with creatures, making them permanent allies.

Beast Monarch (Rank: Legendary): Grants Logan the power to designate one of his tamed creatures as the King of its kind. The chosen creature, now a monarch, can create and command minions under its authority. These minions will follow the monarch's commands and be able to gain some of the tamer's blessings, including evolutions.

New* (Locked) Soul Morph (Rank: Supreme): Allows the user to transform into any of their soul-bonded creatures, fully adopting their form and abilities for a limited duration. During the transformation, the user retains their intelligence and can combine their skills with the creature's innate powers. This ability consumes mana continuously while active and requires a brief cooldown after use.

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[Experience Points (XP): 18541/53936]

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