Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Leading the way, one person strode ahead without looking up, his voice carried by the wind: "I think this is exactly the test Advisor Chen has left for us."

"Only by defeating this Steel-headed Ground Rat can we qualify to enter the farm."

With these words, everyone rushed forward, their faces excited, except for the Wind Chime Bird’s Beastmaster who squatted on the ground, holding the unconscious Wind Chime Bird and sobbing: "Boo hoo, my Wind Chime Bird."

A moment later, Iron Head looked at the crowd gathered at the gate and fell into deep thought.

It only repelled a Wind Chime Bird trying to intrude into the farm, yet it caused such a fuss?

Could it be... it did something wrong?

No!

There is no wrong in protecting the farm; as long as I stand here, not even a mosquito can get through!

"Ka!" Iron Head’s gaze was sharp, silently raising the twin blades in front, ready to strike anytime.

Farm master, I will safeguard the farm and won’t allow anyone to take a step further.

"Fight with me!" Suddenly, a visibly excited Beastmaster stepped forward, came close to Iron Head by several steps, then summoned a Pet Beast, eyes gleaming, "I know the rules; we can start now."

"Ka?"

Iron Head was puzzled by the human’s words, but it knew well the urgency of the situation, having to stop these humans from storming the farm.

Then...

Iron Head fixed its eyes on the Pet Beast opposite, its gaze suddenly hardened, its aura rising as it slowly raised the twin blades, the biting cold light cutting through the falling snow.

Give them a small lesson then.

Ten seconds later,

Ka!

The cold light slashed down, and a Pet Beast collapsed in surprise.

"Ka!"

Iron Head gazed disdainfully, pointing the sharp blade forward.

Next.

The stunned Beastmaster looked down at the unconscious Pet Beast, muttering under his breath: "This doesn’t make sense."

Some were not intimidated by Iron Head’s piercing gaze and instead grew excited by the formidable opponent, rubbing their hands and shouting: "Here I come!"

Half a minute later,

He looked at the Pet Beast lying on the ground, eyes lost, murmuring endlessly: "This doesn’t make sense... this doesn’t make sense..."

Iron Head paid no heed to this person, standing firm in place, silently raising the twin blades, the sharp gleam still whistling in everyone’s eyes: "Ka."

Next.

These two Pet Beasts didn’t put any pressure on Iron Head.

It simply raised the twin blades like in normal training and slashed forward, ending the battle.

These Pet Beasts didn’t even endure better than Shi Tou.

Shi Tou at least allowed it to slash away with enjoyment; these Pet Beasts fell with just one cut.

Fighting them was less invigorating than training.

Iron Head felt boredom, but to block these weak humans, it had to pull itself together and continue facing them.

The two consecutive battles made everyone hesitate for a while, staring at Iron Head and scrutinizing closely.

Both battles ended in a single hit; what kind of power does this Steel-headed Ground Rat have?

Due to losing too quickly, no one even caught a glimpse of the Steel-headed Ground Rat’s true power; they only knew it was very strong, very strong.

Finally, a brave Beastmaster stepped forward again, eyes resolute: "Let me try you."

Half a minute later,

"Ka!"

Iron Head gazed disdainfully, sweeping across the field.

Next.

Swept by the fiercely aggressive gaze, everyone felt their hair stand on end, secretly swallowing saliva, involuntarily retreating.

Such a... ruthless Steel-headed Ground Rat.

"Shoo shoo shoo!"

Seeing Iron Head perform invincibly, two Little Wood Spirit Rats hopped and jumped non-stop, fluffy tails swaying repeatedly.

Father was right; Senior Iron Head doesn’t need our help at all!

It can thrash these people on its own!

"Shoo~"

Scarface Rat stood with its claws behind its back, eyes shining with wisdom as though seeing through everything long ago.

Since the farm master let Senior Iron Head guard the gate alone, it proves the farm master trusts in Senior Iron Head’s power.

If we help rashly, it not only questions the farm master’s judgment but also doubts Senior Iron Head’s strength.

Such behavior is a major taboo in the workforce.

"Shoo shoo!"

The two little ones immediately cast more admiring glances, making Scarface Rat feel even more esteemed.

"Ka?"

Looking at the Beastmasters all retreating simultaneously, Iron Head frowned slightly, retracting the sharp blade in front.

It’s fine; they should be too afraid of me, and soon they’ll retreat.

But Beastmasters are beings who fight more courageously; a series of crushing defeats only intensely stirs the competitive spirit within.

One falls, and another stands up.

"Let me try!" A Beastmaster stepped forward under great pressure, directly facing the terrifying pressure emitted by the Steel-headed Ground Rat.

He knew his chances of winning were slim, but challenging a strong opponent and experiencing crushing defeat is a path every Beastmaster must walk through.

So one by one Beastmasters fell, and one by one Beastmasters appeared.

Their ends were entirely the same, each Beastmaster’s Pet Beast was finished with one hit by the Steel-headed Ground Rat.

And the skill that finished them was the most common, the most basic Steel Skill—Steel Blade.

After a long time, no one stepped forward.

Someone watched the imposing Steel-headed Ground Rat, suddenly shouting: "Tier Three Power! Master level Steel Blade!"

"Using such a powerful Steel-headed Ground Rat to guard the door is definitely unreasonable, so it must be the test Advisor Chen left for us." Someone seemed to see through everything, shouted loudly, "Only by defeating it can we have the chance to communicate with Advisor Chen!"

"I’ll go back and train hard for a while, then come and challenge again!" Saying this, the person rushed away.

"You’re going back, then I’m going back too!"

"You’re all going back, I’m going back too!"

"..."

In no time, everyone left, and the farm vicinity returned to tranquility.