Chapter 57 – Subduing the Xenos

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"Ding! Experience points full, host level up, current level is 25."

"Ding! Congratulations on the host's level up, rewarding the host with Shapeshifting skill."

"Shapeshifting skill?" Sensing the increase in his own physical strength once again, Aston silently looked at this reward, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Shapeshifting skill: The ability to transform monsters into human form.

Is the system trying to make me deal with the Xenos?

Apart from Xenos, Aston has never thought about using the Shapeshifting skill anywhere else.

In the dungeon, monsters are divided into two types: mindless monsters that only know slaughter and Xenos that have gained intelligence and possess human wisdom.

And the mindless monsters would become a humanoid creature that only knows killing after being transformed by Aston.

To describe it, it's like the zombies in Resident Evil, except without infectivity.

He can only use the Shapeshifting skill on Xenos.

Why would the system suddenly reward such an ability if not to have Aston subjugate Xenos?

"Speaking of which, the strength of the Xenos is quite impressive."

Elite lizardman, Lyd, and gargoyle, Gros, both have the strength of level 4, while other Xenos are at levels 2 and 3.

If they are subjugated and join the Hestia Familia, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

However, Xenos are being watched by Uranus and Fels. Contacting them directly is impossible to avoid their scrutiny.

Moreover, Xenos trust Fels more than they trust Aston. Only by passing through Fels can Xenos attempt to contact Aston.

Let's discuss it with Hestia after returning from this adventure.

Hestia doesn't want to be burdened by new members due to relationships, but after Xenos transform, they possess formidable strength. Moreover, they have grown up in the dungeon, so they don't need to be treated as newcomers.

Furthermore, individuals like Lyd, the elite lizardman, and Gros, the gargoyle, have the strength to accompany Aston into the deeper floors. Adding them as teammates would contribute to his experience points.

Give other Xenos a month to grow. With the influence of the Faction Card, they will undoubtedly have the conditions to enter the deeper floors. By then, Aston's team will be strengthened, even without joining Loki's Familia expedition, and he can still gain significant experience points.

Speaking of experience points, the experience points after level 20 are all over ten thousand. After leveling up again, the experience points required for Aston to level up have reached seventy thousand.

It took a good seven to eight hours to accumulate enough experience points for one level, and it will only increase in the future.

When Aston's level exceeds thirty, the experience point requirement will enter six digits. At that time, killing monsters alone won't satisfy Aston's needs.

He will need a large group to help out; otherwise, Aston will have to bide his time to level up.

Thinking of this, Aston looked at the conspicuous seventy-thousand value on her attribute panel and sighed softly.

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Host: Aston Glycias

Level: 25

Abilities: [Meditation]: Void Furnace, [Magic]: Fire Ring, Big Fireball, Lightness, Requip, Divine Speed, [Skill]: Instant Kill, Nature Affinity, Shapeshifting, [Eye technique]: Lv. 3 Sharingan (1230/10000)

Sub-profession: Alchemist Master (1000/100000), Blacksmith Master (0/100000), Dragon Chef, Brewer Master (300/100000), Enchanter Master (1000/100000), Beast Tamer Master (0/100000).

Functions: Team Formation, Quests, Shop

Items: [Noble Phantasms]: Excalibur, Avalon; [Grandmaster Blacksmith's Forge] Long Knight Sword, Light Knight Armor; Faction Card (1), Divine Blood Elixir (1), Lacrima of Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic (1), Healing Fruit (1). Restoration Potion (19), Spiritual Potion (19), Magic Medicine Field (10 acres)

Experience Bar: 240/70000

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"Hmm? Beast Tamer?"

"Oh right, I also have Beast Tamer."

"Even with Fels around, Xenos on the surface still maintain a strong vigilance. In the original work, when in contact with the protagonist's group, it was like this. However, having the ability of a Beast Tamer, I don't have to worry about this. By using beast taming methods slightly, I can alleviate their vigilance towards me, gradually gain their acceptance. Additionally, with the Nature Affinity on me, gaining the trust of Xenos should be easy..."

Glancing over the sub-professions on the attribute panel, Aston suddenly noticed one of his master-level sub-profession, Beast Tamer Master, and his eyes lit up.

Other master-level skills have their uses; they've all been used. Only the ability of Master Beast Tamer has not been utilized after obtaining it. Aston hadn't thought of this for a while, but after seeing the record on the attribute panel, he finally remembered this ability.

By using the skills of a Beast Tamer and the nature aura on him, he can make them relax their guard and accept him. By stating his purpose later, with the thoughts of Xenos in the dungeon who yearn for the surface and the warmth of sunlight, the success rate should be at least ninety percent.

Of course, Aston can also forcefully tame Xenos.

With Aston's ability as a Beast Tamer Master, it can be achieved with a little effort.

However, this is somewhat inconsistent with his character.

Aston's personality is quite gentle. They are strangers without any grudges. Aston doesn't want to use such harsh methods on them.

"That's the plan." Aston, who has figured it out, is filled with joy in his heart, and his expression is radiant.

"Aston, what good thing are you thinking about? You're smiling so happily." Not far away, Tiona, who had just dealt with a monster, noticed Aston's appearance and curiously asked.

"Oh, thinking of a good thing." Aston smiled and responded.

"Being able to make you smile so brightly, it must be a very good thing." Tione also joined in the conversation.

"Well, yeah." Aston still responded with a smile.

Ais: "...a good thing?"

Ryuu: "...."

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