Beast Tamer Episode 3

"Another Ultimate Species" is the third episode of the adaptation of Beast Tamer series. It was aired on October 16, 2022.

''A new request arrived for Rein, who's enjoying his adventurer life. It was to subdue an unknown thug appearing on the south bridge. Kanade and Rein went there immediately, but a giant dragon called Tania suddenly attacked them.''

Summary
Although Kanade was elated that they have actual beds to sleep on, Rein was flabbergasted that they have to share a room together thanks to the innkeeper.

Rein's narration explains how after they turned in the bounty on the Ebony Fangs, they were recalled to the Adventurer's Guild. There, Natalie informs Rein he's been promoted from F-Rank to E-Rank, and they were given a sizeable reward for their efforts. With their rewards, they purchased new equipment, celebrated by having a fancy dinner together, and finally ended up in their current predicament. Despite his apprehension, Rein agrees to share the room with Kaede for the night, and as Rein sleeps, she contemplates how fortunate she is to have been found by Rein.

A week passes since Rein first met with Kaede, and in Rein's inner monologue, he explains his enjoyment of the laidback adventuring lifestyle he and Kaede have been living thus far. From the Adventurer's Guild, they learn from Natalie that a "hooligan" has taken refuge at Stride Bridge and picks fights with anyone who tries to cross the bridge. Enticed by the five gold rewards, Rein accepts the quest and immediately heads to the bridge with Kaede. Shortly after they arrive, a Red Dragon flies overhead, lands close to the two, transforms into a female humanoid, and proclaims its desire to fight them. Surprised that the Red Dragon is really a woman, Rein asks if she's the noted "Guard Dog" of the bridge, which she confirms and introduces herself as Tania a Dragonoid. Apparently, Tania was using the bridge as a training ground for training and Kaede explains to Rein that it's a form of pilgrimage to Dragonoids, and Tania confirms it. Tania then openly challenges the two to a match, and both Rein and Kaede agree to the challenge.

The battle starts with Tania throwing a punch at Rein, who barely defends against it. Impressed by this feat, Tania then breathes fire at the two, setting Kaede's tail on fire. Because of this, Kaede fights against Tania, and Rein watches in amazement at how Kaede can fight against Tania on equal footing. To help Kaede, Rein tries to attack Tania, but she catches Rein as he soars in the air, grabs Kaede, and throws them into the air while preparing to breathe fire at them again. However, they manage to dodge the attack by working together, earning Tania praise. Noting the difficulty of facing off against Tania and how he needs to fight like a Beast Tamer, Rein asks Kaede to buy him three minutes to prepare. Without hesitation, Kaede agrees to help and faces off against Tania as Rein forms a Temporary Contract on a bird and asks it to call for reinforcements. After this, Rein takes over, and with the birds he contracted, they attack Tania, who becomes immobilized after they attack her. Rein then reveals that the birds are called Pito, and their plumage is poisonous. Tania surrenders, incapable of fighting further, and Rein asks her to come with them. Questioning what would happen if she refused, Rein answers that he doesn't know but comments on what a fix he'd be in if Tania doesn't comply. Amused by the response, Kaede pokes Tania into submission, making her agree to the demand.

Afterward, Rein and Kaede report back to Natalie at the Adventurer's Guild, and before Tania can introduce herself, Rein stops her, and abruptly leave the Guild in a hurry. Outside, Tania draws attention to herself, and both Rein and Kaede stop her from revealing she's a Dragonoid. On the outskirts of town, Tania is disciplined by Rein, who allows her to leave, but admonishes her from starting any trouble again after this. However, Tania, who had taken a liking to Rein, suggests that he tame her as well, to which he begrudgingly agrees and forms a contract with her.

That night in town, Arios complains about his team's wasted efforts in the Lost Woods they spent trying to fight against monsters. With Leanne and the others complaining that Rein's old tasks were a burden on the group, Arios decides to recruit Rein back into the group, only to dump him again after they complete it.

Meanwhile, as Rein sleeps on the floor, Kaede and Tania argue about which bed the other sleeps on, as one of the beds has a view of Rein as he slept.

Characters
In order of appearance.


 * Natalie Brough
 * Rein Shroud
 * Kanade
 * Tania (Debut)
 * Aggath
 * Leanne
 * Mina
 * Arios Orlando

Trivia

 * The innkeeper clearly wants funny business to happen; having practically kidnapped Rein to have the room.