STRIKER: Independent Beast Tamer

City A(10th Zone):

Jeremy found a cab driver. Soon, he returned to the Shadow Moon Organisation. In the night time, there are some staff working inside.

He noticed them before heading back towards the room. After arriving back to his room. He went inside and locked the door.

Then he entered the bathroom to take a shower. The bath lasted for 25 minutes. Then he stepped out and changed to comfort clothes.

He went to the bed next and laid down in it. Then only he felt relaxed. He was worried that Head Guard and Patrol Guards might ask about the colourful spring pond.

He thinks that Audrey Reed will find the empty pond tomorrow. Then he immediately thought of his parents.

He plans to visit them soon. He knows they must be extremely worried. Before sleeping, he texted Audrey Reed.

He wants to let her know that he has returned. Then he closed his eyes slowly and fell asleep.

The next morning,

He wakes up and does his morning routine. After getting ready, he went to the lobby an hour later. He wants to know what happened during his absence.

In the lobby, he looked at the staff. The staff has changed. Those who worked at night have gone home.

He then comes to the sofa area and sits on it. He picked up a newspaper and began to read it. He saw the front page was about the recovery work.

At the same time, he saw the members coming out to take the morning walk. But they belong to a different squad.

He simply looks at them and takes back his gaze.

He continues to read the newspaper. Some of them saw Jeremy Night. They couldn't help but think of his fight during the beast invasion.

Everyone was impressed that time. Suddenly, the members changed that topic and started to discuss Jeremy Night.

Apart from the 1st Squad, no one has strength to kill the Tier-4 Corrupted Beasts. But Jeremy Night has done it despite being a member of the 3rd Squad.

Jeremy notices that people standing outside the building were looking at him. Since the glasses were transparent walls.

Both sides can look at each other. Jeremy has a headache. He was not shy of appraising. But he doesn't want to attract attention to his lifeline beast.

After spending some time in the lobby, he returns to his room.

...

Meanwhile,

Inside the Reed Family's cave structure. Something happens. The natural spring water emerges from the surface and starts filling the pond since Jeremy left.

The Head Guard and patrol guards didn't think much about it. They waited for Audrey Reed to come.

Audrey Reed comes to the place. She has seen Jeremy Night's messages. So she knew he had left last night.

Upon seeing her, the Head Guard told her about Jeremy Night.

"I know. Let's go and check the colour of the spring pond," She said.

Then both of them started walking inside the cave structure. After going through the narrow path, they reached the pond.

At this time, the pond was half-filled. But both of them mistook the situation. They had thought Jeremy Night was able to drain half of the water.

It's normal for any Beast Tamer above A-Grade Talent.

Audrey's practice session had consumed more than half. So she was not surprised.

But she didn't know the pond was emptied by Jeremy Night a day ago. Then the natural spring emerges from the surface to fill the pond.

"Let's go back. There is nothing here,"she said.

Even Jeremy would be surprised. Because he was saved out of coincidence.

After coming out, Audrey goes to the meeting hall to meet her father. She then told him about the colorful pond.

Dante Reed nodded his head in satisfaction.

He said,"As expected his A-Grade Talent is better than others."

Hearing that Audrey Reed agrees as well. The colourful spring pond was the best example. People with poor talent can't absorb too much spring water.

"You should continue to make good relationships with him," Dante Reed reminded her again.

"Don't worry Father. If there is a good mission, I'll give it to him," Audrey Reed said.

She knows the necessity to network with strong beast tamers.

...

Inside the Shadow Moon Organisation, Jeremy receives the message from Audrey Reed. After reading the message he was surprised.

He had thought she would ask him about the empty pond. Instead she has texted about the future missions.

Jeremy's eyes flashes with confusion. He doesn't know why she is texting like that. Then he replied with an okay letter.

After doing that he enters the training room to practise. His starlight has become stronger again.

He started practicing the new sword move. He wants to improve his drawing and attack timing.

As the time passes, he is practising his basic sword slashes and footwork.

Meanwhile,

Sinag and Ada came to the lobby to meet. They have been doing this for the past three days. Suddenly, both of them overheard the staff's conversation.

Sinag's eyes lit. She has found out that Jeremy Night has returned.

"He is back. Should we call him," Ada said.

Sinag shook her head and replied,"He must be taking a rest."

Ada nodded her head.

Then both of them sit in the lobby area for a chat .

Time passed,

Team Leader Gisela came to know about Jeremy Night's return as well. Earlier she had received a call from Head Neil Moon.

He had asked her to send Jeremy back home. He too understood that it's okay for Jeremy Night to meet his parents.

She too thought Jeremy Night would be taking rest. She has decided to summon him in the evening.

Time passed,

The evening time comes. Jeremy exited the training room and went to take a cold shower. He spends 40 minutes in the bath.

Then he gets dressed. He decides to take an evening walk and leaves his room. As he walks along the corridor his device rings up.

The call was from none other than Team Leader Gisela. Seeing that he was not surprised. He thinks she must be curious about the field area.

He then started heading towards her office.

Soon, he arrived at the spot. He informs her. After receiving permission, he walks into her office. He saw her sitting behind the desk.

"Take the seat first," Gisela said with a smile.

Hearing that I said,"Thanks."

Then he sat in the seat opposite her.

"How did it go?" She asked.

Hearing that Jeremy knew she was asking about the field area. Then he told her about the colourful spring pond.

But he didn't tell her that he emptied the whole pond and waited for another day to appear outside.

Gisela nodded her head and said,"There are many natural spring ponds in the city. But it was under every major organization."

"Even our organisation has one," She added.

Hearing that he was stunned. He didn't know this.

"Leader, you didn't reveal anything about it," He asked her.

"The natural spring pond is not an infinite source. We only allow people who made huge contributions to the organisation."

"Even if I didn't tell you, you would eventually know," She said with a smile.

Hearing that he doesn't know what to say.

"Ah, one more thing. I have called you here for some other reason."

"Head Neil gave permission for you to visit your parents. You can come back after spending some time with them," Gisela said.

Hearing that he was surprised. It's good news for him.

"Thanks," Jeremy said to her.

"It's okay. When are you leaving?"

"The airport services have resumed," Gisela said.

"Then I'll leave in the next morning," Jeremy replied.

Then he spoke to her about a few things. He left her office a few minutes later.

Jeremy then heads to the lobby. He still decides to take the evening walk. But when he arrived in the lobby,

He needs Captain Sinag and Ada. They saw him as well.

"We were about to call you," Ada said first.

Hearing that Jeremy was stunned.

"What happened?" he asked back.

"Let's take the walk outside,"Sinag said.

She doesn't want others to overhear their conversations.

Jeremy understood that as well. Then three of them appeared outside. When they came to the road and started walking along the path.

"Jeremy, you can speak now!"

"When did you come in contact with the Reed Family," Sinag asked.

Hearing that he was stunned. He took a pause and looked at the two girls.

Ada smirked and said,"Team Leader Gisela told us."

A look of understanding dawned on him. No wonder these two knew about the Reed Family.

"I met them because of the Beast Taming Association's mission," Jeremy replied.

Hearing that Ada and Sinag looked at each other's faces. Because they had the same thought as well.

Then they started asking about the Reed Family. Jeremy didn't reveal that much. Then he changed the topic by saying he is leaving for home tomorrow.

Both of them were stunned again. Then they realised Jeremy Night's parents must be worried.