Ban saw a light source in the distance and he could not help but feel surprised upon realizing who and what it was.

It was a carriage pulled by a lizard monster that is almost as wide as the carriage it was pulling.

Ban also knew who’s carriage it belonged to. As in the city, he only knew one man who has a carriage that was pulled by a lizard monster.

“Boss Mario!” He exclaimed as he prepared to close in and hitch a ride.

However, he suddenly recalled little Eva who was laying on his shoulder at the moment.

At this time, the people of the city still did not know that he had already become a summoner, an unusual summoner in fact. As instead of monsters that came directly from the summoner itself, he could instead summon wild beasts that he had contracted with the use of a skill.

In fact, he was also worried that he might be ostracized even more if they learned about it. After all, unlike him, almost all of the people of the Summoner’s World were unable to do it. Wild beasts are wild to begin with, and no one would believe him if he told the people he made a contract with such wild beasts.

However, Ban already has a perfect excuse about it, he only needs to confirm one thing and seeing Boss Mario was such a good chance for him.

“Little Eva, get inside the Beast Tattoo first,” Ban ordered as he picked up Little Eva from his shoulder before putting her near his chest.

“Store!” He uttered and just as he said so, the [Storage Seal] Beast Tattoo on his chest glowed with a faint light before completely sucking Little Eva inside.

He was not able to utilize it perfectly the first time he used the [Storage Seal] as Little Eva who was still inside the Egg at that time rejected it due to her nearing the hatching time.

However, Little Eva was now stored inside without a problem and he would be able to summon her anytime and anywhere.

The Beast Core that he got from the Night Worm was also a problem. However, when he recalled the new [Item] that he got, he suddenly felt elated.

He was supposed to check it upon finding a safe spot, however, they had already reached the road but a ‘safe’ spot was still not in sight.

However, he thought that this might be the best time to check it.

“System, give me my reward, Dimensional Storage!”

[Affirmative!

[Item] Dimensional Storage will be given and automatically equipped in 3… 2… 1…]

And just as the cooldown was finished, Ban suddenly felt a slight itch on his right ear.

And when he reached his hand to touch and scratch it, he was suddenly startled as he felt something unfamiliar hanging on it.

Just as he was about to pull it off his ear, a knowledge was suddenly injected inside his brain without warning.

“Jeez… This is the dimensional storage? Why didn’t you tell me so!” He grumbled but nevertheless still decided to caress the [Item] that appeared on his ear.

It’s appearance, uses, and limitations were already on Ban’s brain. He now fully knew what it was and how it functions.

As per its name dictated, it was a storage item that has its own small dimension inside.

Compared to the Beast Tattoo that could expand depending on the Beast that is stored inside it, the [Item] Dimensional Storage was lacking in space.

It was only the size of a room even after the extra reward he received from his title.

Aside from that, the item could only store nonliving things, supposedly, the time is stopped inside the [Item] so living things would die there. However, due to the time being stopped, it has also a merit of things not rotting out due to the passing of time.

The appearance of the [Item] was also unique, in terms of Ban’s perspective. It looks like a tear that had just dropped, but instead of a crystal-like tear, it was instead looking ominous and fierce with its black and reddish color.

“I have the Beast Tattoo for my beast and the Dimensional Storage for my items. Quite convenient.” He commented.

Ban did not waste any more time as Boss Mario’s carriage was already nearing his location.

‘Store!’ Just like what happened to Little Eva, the Beast Core was sucked inside the Dimensional Storage after he uttered the ‘incantation’.

After storing the Beast Core, he instantly ran towards Boss Mario’s carriage.

“State who you are!” A nervous shout reached Ban’s ear as the carriage halted its advance.

Upon hearing the voice, Ban was even more sure now that it was indeed Boss Mario.

Ban did not stop and just when he was already at the proximity of the light, he spoke,

“Boss Mario, it’s me, Ban!”

“Ban-who?” Boss Mario stared and focused his gaze on Ban who was wearing tattered clothes.

“Ehhh? Ban? What are you doing here at this time? Come here immediately!” Upon realizing who it was, Boss Mario suddenly became worried as he hurriedly urged Ban to get inside his carriage.

Ban smiled and instantly ran at a normal speed towards him.

“What are you doing here boy? And why do your clothes look like that? Were you assaulted or something?”

“Assaulted? What, no way. Err… Boss, do you still have extra bread, I’m quite hungry at the moment. I will tell you what happened while I’m eating.” Ban smiled wryly as he acted hungry by clutching his stomach.

Every day, Boss Mario would always travel towards the next city to buy some bread and sell them in his store. Ban even helped him on many occasions, discharging the loads on his carriage towards the store for display.

Every time, Boss Mario would always be generous enough to give him 10 Silver Coins as wage.

However, upon hearing the word bread, Boss Mario’s complexion suddenly went pale in anger and fright.

“Uhmm, well… about that…”

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