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The First Legendary Beast Master

The First Legendary Beast Master, 나 혼자 비스트 마스터

Native Language English

Released 2020

AuthorAoki_Aku

TypeWeb Novel

Original Ch.: 206

Translated Ch.: 1570

Rank: #75

Last Update: January 31, 2026

Original Pub.: KnightGale, MZ Family, 나이트게일, 엠젯패밀리

English Pub.: Webnovel

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The First Legendary Beast Master is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Aoki_Aku. 1,570 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Born into a dirt poor mining family, Karl only had one chance to get ahead in life, the annual elite recruitment day. On their final day of middle school, every student in the Golden Dragon Nation was given an experimental injection to awaken their affinity with magic.

Those few who succeeded would become the Elite, the leaders and idols of the nation, blessed with incredible magical powers and respected by all. Those who did not would return to their normal lives of hard work and low wages, just doing the best they could.

But with the nation surrounded by enemies, both humans and monsters, how long would these peaceful days of magical idols last?

Follow the story of Karl as he awakens a unique power and strives to become the world’s first Legendary Beast Master.

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem

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Editor's Note

💡 A polarizing giant in the "Monster Tamer" genre. With over 1,500 chapters, it dominates the rankings, but it is the ultimate "junk food" novel. It swaps typical cultivation drama (backstabbing, arrogant young masters) for a slice-of-life training focus. If you want high-stakes tension and complex villains, look elsewhere; if you want a stable, "happy" read about a guy and his cool pets, this is your go-to.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Pioneer): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The transition from a poor mining family to the "World's First" Beast Master is exciting. The discovery of his first beast, Hawk, is genuinely charming. The "First of his kind" trope is used effectively here to build curiosity.

Ch. 101–500 (The Academy Loop): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Comfort Zone. The story settles into an extremely stable rhythm. Karl grows stronger fast, but the lack of a clear antagonist begins to show. Readers either fall in love with the "party vibes" or start complaining about the lack of real danger.

Ch. 501–1570+ (The Infinite Grind): ⭐⭐ – The Plateau. The novel becomes a "Slice of Life" in disguise. Battles follow a repetitive MMO-style format (Buff → Attack → Win). While the world-building expands, the characters are often criticized for being "too nice" and "robotic," with almost zero meaningful friction or conflict.

WebNovelDB Review

6 /10

A "Stress-Free" cultivation novel that is perfectly written for people who are tired of tragedy and want to see a protagonist treated well by society.

The Good: Characterized Beasts. Unlike many tamer novels where pets are just "stat sticks," the beasts here (like Hawk) have distinct personalities and are the real stars of the show. The grammar and translation are flawless (Aoki_Aku is a professional), making it a very smooth, easy read.

The Bad: Zero Adversity. There is no real drama, no rivals, and no "Big Bad" for hundreds of chapters. Everyone is "unnaturally supportive" of the MC, making the world feel like a simulation rather than a living, breathing place. Karl himself is often described as "flat"—a smart, cautious 14-year-old who never makes mistakes.

For Fans Of: Monster Pet Evolution, Astral Pet Store, and "Kingdom Building" where everyone actually works together.

Not For You If: You need tension, "Edgy" protagonists, or a sense of real risk. If you hate "filler" chapters that focus on daily meals and training routines, you will drop this quickly.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Karl (The genius first Beast Master), Hawk (The Wind-Speed Hawk/Fan-favorite beast), Dana (The recurring companion/love interest).

Power System: Beast Mastery System: Karl unlocks ancient "System" powers to contract, evolve, and share skills (like Rend) with his beasts. The world primarily uses standard magic, making Karl a unique "Pathfinder."

Themes: Monster Taming, Academy Life, Slice of Life, Power Progression.

Similar To: Astral Pet Store

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