The pickup truck, loaded with Little Lion Beasts, smoothly drove into the Fourth Legion's base.
The soldiers standing guard at the entrance couldn't help but show surprised expressions when they saw it.
"Huh? Has the commander been out for only an hour?"
"Isn't this speed a little too fast? Could it be that there weren't many cubs of the War Blood Lion King this year?"
Otherwise, how could they have finished capturing them so quickly?
When it was time for the shift change, they finally learned the truth from others, not that last year's War Blood Lion King had been weak, but because they had gained an incredibly powerful helper.
When they heard how Asher had helped deal with that group of little lion beasts, who were even harder to handle than mischievous children, their faces were full of question marks and exclamation points.
"Seriously?"
"That's not just a rumor, right?"
"The commander and vice commander were both there. How could it be fake?"
"Exactly! Even if you don't believe the commander, you have to believe the vice commander, right?"
"…That's true!"
In an instant, the soldiers who hadn't seen it with their own eyes but had only heard rumors about Asher all started to believe that he had some kind of special calming and affinity ability with beasts.
Not much different from a Beast Tamer Enthusiast.
At first, this was just a small discussion among them. But once they realized it involved Asher, they were itching to join the excitement.
Professor Asher.
That was the legendary Professor Asher.
He had come all this way just to personally tailor an evolution path for them.
Like Dominic, Miles, and the other soldiers before them, most of the Fourth Legion had only learned about Asher through the internet. They had no idea what he was really like in person.
Deep down, there was a bit of unspoken skepticism.
But now—
Asher had just arrived at the dormitory that Miles and Griffith had prepared for him. He hadn't even unpacked his belongings yet when he noticed…
'Why do these two people keep walking past my door every now and then?'
'And why is each of them trying to steal a peek at me when they think I am not looking?'
Asher: "..."
Ahem.
To keep things simple and to show respect for Asher, Miles was assigned to accompany him, guiding him around the Fourth Legion and giving him an introduction.
Reliable people, all good folks, all excellent Beast Tamers… A whole list of self-praising statements hadn't even found a chance to be spoken before Miles was completely speechless by what he saw.
'Seriously?'
'Why is everyone acting like they have never seen a person before?'
'Surrounding Professor Asher as if they are here for a tour. What is that about?'
If an outsider saw this, they might think they had some kind of grudge against Professor Asher.
Taking a deep breath, Miles tried to suppress his frustrated expression in front of Asher while also covering for those useless soldiers.
"Professor Asher, don't take it to heart. They're just… curious, really curious about you. Absolutely no other reason."
Asher: 'Fine, fine, I'll believe it.'
After all, these people really didn't seem to have any malicious intent.
After setting his things down briefly, Asher's expression still carried some exhaustion.
Miles noticed it right away.
"Alright, Professor Asher, you should rest first. There's no rush with the evolution plans. Even if you stay in our Legion for half a year, it wouldn't be a problem."
Even as he said this, Miles felt a little guilty.
They had really put Professor Asher through a lot on the way here.
For now, they should let him have a proper rest.
"No need," Hearing that, Asher chuckled.
Spending half a year researching a single evolution path?
Asher didn't know whether the Fourth Legion would mind, but he himself definitely would.
What kind of level would that be?
That would be devolution.
"I'll rest for one night and start working tomorrow. A month at most," Asher's tone was full of confidence, without a hint of hesitation or uncertainty. It was as if researching new evolution paths for the Little Lion Beast and Silver Fang Leopard was as easy as eating and drinking for him.
Miles was stunned by Asher's words.
'Uh…'
He wanted to tell Asher that he didn't need to rush or make promises so soon… but then he thought about Asher's past achievements and research results.
Most of them had been completed in less than a year.
And some—
Like the Rainbow Scaled Koi, were researched effortlessly during a sailing trip.
Miles clicked his tongue—
Tsk!
'If Professor Asher said one month at most, then it really will be just one month.'
"Alright then!"
"We'll be waiting for you tomorrow."
After bidding farewell to Asher and leaving him to rest, Miles had barely stepped outside when a group of people nervously surrounded him.
Miles: "?"
'What's going on?'
'Are they planning a rebellion?'
"You're supposed to be training now, and those of you on duty are supposed to be on duty. What exactly do you all want to do?", Miles lifted his head and immediately scolded them with righteous authority.
"…Ahem, Vice Commander, don't pretend you don't understand!"
"Hehehe, when can we meet Professor Asher?"
"Yeah, yeah! Did he mention what kind of Beast Tamers he needs to assist him? Vice Commander, do you think I'd be a good fit?"
"Uncle! That's not fair. You should let us young people do it. We're closer in age to Professor Asher and will have more to talk about."
"Respect your elders, kid! Besides, I have more experience in training Little Lion Beasts and Silver Fang Leopards."
The group pushed and shoved, getting more heated until they were about to start a fight.
Watching this scene, Miles: "..."
The veins on his forehead throbbed violently.
"GET LOST, ALL OF YOU!"
With a furious shout, the crowd scattered like birds and beasts.
He was really mad now.
Vice Commander was really mad.
Time to run.
Miles looked at their retreating figures with an expression of utter helplessness.
'So they just thought I was easy to talk to, huh?'
He walked over to find the commander, only to discover that no one was crowding around Dominic.
That confirmed his suspicion.
'Well, damn.'
Miles: 'So I'm the only fool here?'
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Imperial Spire.
"...Thanks... Asher?"
Dr. Veyl finished watching the full video of Iris's academic conference and learned the complete process of discovering the new evolutionary path of the Honeybug.
He had to admit.
It was incredibly simple.
And also incredibly unbelievable.
It all seemed like a coincidence.
However—
When Dr. Veyl tried searching for Asher's name online and found that his information was concealed just like the other pet beast professors, a gentle smile appeared on his face.
"But...", Dr. Veyl stared at Asher's name for a long time before finally rubbing his face.
'Is it really just a coincidence? Hard to say.'
'But after this, Asher has also become a pet beast professor, and judging from the situation, it seems his achievements are quite substantial?'
'After all, there are no trace of Asher's information online.'
'A Level 5 researcher?'
'No, no, no.'
'At the very least, he must be a Level 4 researcher.'
The level of information protection is directly proportional to the importance of a researcher.
Asher's information was tightly hidden.
Not just because he was a pet beast professor or a breeder, but also because he was young and held immense potential.
"Finally, something interesting," Dr. Veyl was utterly tired of the Imperial Spire's series of research topics surrounding mythical creatures and god-related theories.
If it weren't for the fact that he only needed to perfunctorily deal with them every year, since, in the end, no real results ever came from this kind of research, just throwing out some vague nonsense was enough to get them excited.
And then, he could smoothly swindle more research funding from the Imperial Spire.
Dr. Veyl would have walked away ages ago.
'...Alright.'
'Forget it,' Dr. Veyl sighed, his gaze lingering on Asher's name.
"I wonder what this boy named Asher has accomplished in the past year."
"To rise to the level of a Level 4 researcher, he must have at least one or two noteworthy projects, right?"
Curious.
He wanted to know.
'Can I find someone to go back and check?'
Dr. Veyl started considering his social circle, 'Is there anyone who can help me subtly gather information about Asher?'
'Ah...'
'Better to ask my dear collaborator.'
———
The woman, upon being contacted again by Dr. Veyl: "..."
["My dear Veyl, are you sure you're not just making things difficult for me?"]
Even through the screen, her blackened expression was crystal clear.
Dr. Veyl crossed his hands, leaned back, and let the soft yet supportive backrest hold him up.
"This is because I have absolute trust in you."
The woman: "Heh!"
"Then I really must thank you."
Despite her words, after hearing Dr. Veyl's request, she furrowed her brows and began contemplating, 'Is it even possible?'
The strength of the Soren beast-taming world was well-established.
High-level combat power? Not lacking.
Mid-level combat power? Solid.
Low-level combat power? Never had a gap.
Aside from suffering some setbacks in academic research a few years ago, the Soren beast-taming world was practically invincible.
And after suffering those setbacks, they simply reinforced their defenses.
Trying to peek into Soren's "vegetable garden" to see how well their "cabbages" were growing?
Wishful thinking.
But—
["Directly finding someone is impossible, but if you just want to know about Asher, there are some roundabout ways."]
The woman spoke.
Just like how she had obtained the full video of Iris's academic conference.
Difficult? Yes.
Impossible? No.
["Violent or sneaky methods won't work. But you're very interested in this Asher, aren't you?"]
"Mm."
Dr. Veyl made no effort to hide his curiosity and interest in Asher.
Seeing this, the woman was slightly surprised.
'Someone who can catch Dr. Veyl's interest?'
Although she had never met Asher or heard of his achievements, she was now intrigued.
["The best approach is to use an open and legitimate method,"] She said calmly.
["Leave this to me. It will take some time to set up, but you'll get the information you want."]
Satisfied with the answer, Dr. Veyl immediately hung up the call.
The woman: "..."
*Profanity Warning*
———
"Achoo—!"
Asher, fast asleep.
'Maybe I caught a cold,' Asher sneezed hard, jolting himself awake.
Looking down—
He saw several little ones sprawled all over him in various positions, having kicked his blanket to the floor.
Asher: 'OK.'
'Mystery solved.'
'No wonder I am cold.'
So after he fell asleep, these little guys crawled out of his mental sea on their own.
But blaming them... not really.
"You guys have had it rough these past few days."
Asher chuckled helplessly and reached out, stroking each of them—the Little Raven, the Cat-Worm, the Little White Snake, and the Little Jellyfish.
He had been on connecting flights for days.
And some flights weren't exclusive to beast tamers, meaning he couldn't let his pet beasts out on the plane.
Normally, it wasn't a big deal.
But after being confined in his mental sea's beast space for so long...
The little ones, especially the white snake and the jellyfish, were eager to get out.
At first, the Little Raven maintained her "big sister" persona, helping Asher keep them in check.
Then, even she joined in.
Asher: 'This is too hard.'
When he first arrived, he had been exhausted.
The moment he lay down, he passed out, completely forgetting to let them out.
But they wouldn't just suffer in silence.
What?
Their beastmaster was safe?
Time to come out.
They had to come out and breathe fresh air.
Oh... The beastmaster's stomach looks soft... perfect for sleeping on...
Sleep!
And so—
The four pet beasts started a party on Asher's stomach.
To avoid more sneezing and potentially catching an actual cold, Asher moved the four little ones to his side and pillow.
Early spring weather, especially after coming to the grasslands, was much colder.
Very different from the warm, pleasant climate of Spirit City.
Checking his phone—
[It is now 11 PM. You can still rest for 7–8 hours. Tomorrow morning, 'Angel' will wake you on time.]
Angel's gentle reminder popped up at the right moment.
Asher was touched for a second by Angel's thoughtfulness.
Then—
"So... is there a chance I can sleep until 10 AM?"
After all this running around, wasn't he entitled to some extra sleep?
[You have already rested for 8 hours. Maintaining a normal sleep schedule is important. Over-sleeping won't help you recover faster. Consider meditation.]
Asher: "..."
'Forget it.'
'I can't talk anymore.'
'Sleep.'
If anyone told him to meditate right now, he'd fight them.
Closing his eyes.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.
Thirty seconds.
'...Damn.'
He was wide awake.
Annoyed, Asher sat up, changed position, 'Fine, fine, I will meditate.'
He had done it before.
He was just being a little rebellious after these exhausting days.
Adjusting his mindset—
Back to being a proper warrior.
.
.
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[The next day]
When Asher stepped out of the Legion dormitory early in the morning, feeling refreshed and full of energy, he was immediately stunned by the formation in the distance.
That was—
'Is the Fourth Legion training?'
Originally planning to look for Dominic or Miles, Asher stopped in his tracks.
He didn't step forward.
He just watched from a distance.
There were probably a few hundred people, all in military uniforms, standing tall and upright. Their contract beasts were just as disciplined, forming a perfectly synchronized formation.
The uniformity of the beast species made them appear particularly spirited.
And when they moved in unison, the commotion was far beyond Asher's expectations.
Squinting his eyes at the scene, Asher began to ponder, 'Hmm, what kind of evolution route will suit best for the current needs of the Fourth Legion?'
'Let's decide after seeing the little lion beasts and the Silver Fang Leopards.'
.
.
.
Miles led the troops through their morning group training session. After assigning the remaining individual exercises, he planned to check in on Asher.
He figured the guy probably hadn't gotten up yet.
'But it is only polite—hmm?'
As soon as he got near the dormitory, Miles spotted Asher leaning against the entrance, looking outside.
"Professor Asher, you're up pretty early!", Miles waved his arm vigorously and called out loudly.
Asher smiled.
He went downstairs.
And met up with Miles.
"It's not that early. You guys were up even earlier."
It wasn't just small talk.
From what Asher had seen, they were already at the tail end of their training session, meaning they must have started much earlier. He glanced at the time, 'They must have been up before dawn.'
"Heh."
"We're in a different situation," Miles waved his hand dismissively, as if it was no big deal.
"If we had time off, forget them, even I would love to sleep in until nine or ten."
Though his biological clock wouldn't allow it.
It would wake them up early regardless.
'But just lying in bed, enjoying the feeling of not having to get up… ah!', Miles blushed slightly.
'Totally irresistible!'
As the thought crossed his mind, Miles quickly changed the subject.
"I'll take you to the cafeteria for breakfast first, and then…"
"Sounds good. I'll grab some food first, then go check on the little lion beasts and the Silver Fang Leopards," Asher followed along smoothly.
Work.
No time to waste.
"Great!", Miles responded enthusiastically and turned to lead Asher toward the cafeteria.
On the way, his gaze occasionally drifted to the creatures clinging to Asher—
The Little Raven nestled in his arms.
The Cat-Worm perched on his shoulder.
The Little White Snake poking its head out from his collarbone.
And the nearly transparent Jellyfish with eight long tentacles sprawled on his head like an overly conspicuous crown.
"…Professor Asher, this look of yours…"
In the end, Miles couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked.
Asher thought for a moment, "Mm… My contract beasts. I was too busy with flights these past few days to spend time with them, so they're a bit stressed."
Miles's brow twitched slightly, looking somewhat speechless.
'Beasts?'
'Stressed?'
'Isn't this a bit too pampered?'
Then he suddenly remembered, 'Asher is a Beast Tamer. And apparently, a pretty skilled one?'
'Champion of the Rookie League.'
'Ranked first on the Beast Tamer Combat Power List in South Soren.'
'That championship title? It was snatched right from Old Griffith's son.'
If it weren't for that, Miles might have questioned whether today's young Beast Tamers were really all that impressive.
Losing to such a bunch of overly spoiled contract beasts?
But when it came to Dexter's strength, Miles had a rough idea.
He wasn't on the same level as the Legion's Beast Tamers, of course.
But as the saying went—
Take enough beatings, and you'll naturally develop combat instincts.
Dexter and his War Blood Lion King had plenty of experience taking hits.
Beaten by the Little Lion Beast.
Beaten by the War Blood Lion King.
Beaten by the Silver Fang Leopard.
Beaten by the Swift Leopard.
Fighting these guys today, just as he got used to their tactics, he'd have to face a new set of opponents tomorrow.
'That kid has certainly gained plenty of experience in taking a beating within the Legion.'
Dexter: "?"
'Can you at least treat me like a person?'
"…Would you like to spar with some of our Legion's Beast Tamers sometime?", Miles glanced at the Little Raven in Asher's arms, then at the absurdly chubby Cat-Worm on his shoulder, barely managing to associate them with the Golden Crow and Cat-Dragon on Asher's ranking.
The Golden Crow… at least looked somewhat similar.
But the Cat-Dragon…
Miles examined its round, pearl-like body.
And that lazy expression.
Other than the horns on its head, there was nothing remotely "dragon-like" about this contract beast.
Even as a Cat-Worm, it was more like one of those oversized orange cats that could flatten a bed.
Miles's curiosity about Asher's beasts grew.
"Sure, I'd love to spar sometime."
Asher agreed without hesitation.
Sparring with the Fourth Legion's Beast Tamers?
Absolutely! He was itching to try.
New opponents, new challenges, it would also help his Little Raven, Cat-Worm, White Snake, and Jellyfish develop a sense of urgency.
With all of them only at the fourth or fifth tier, they were already starting to think they were invincible. It was about time they faced some strong opponents.
Like…
The image of the War Blood Lion King he saw on the plains yesterday flashed through Asher's mind.
'Seventh tier.'
'Hmm.'
'A bit too overpowered.'
'But not impossible to try.'
———
The Fourth Legion's cafeteria food was surprisingly good.
The meals were well-balanced, and Asher ate to his heart's content.
At the same time, he didn't forget to feed his contract beasts.
Then—
Miles watched as the Jellyfish practically devoured the entire cafeteria's food supply, his expression turning into a mix of shock and disbelief.
"…Wait," He had assumed the biggest eater among Asher's beasts would be the chubby Cat-Worm.
But in the end, the real glutton was…
Miles finally took a serious look at the seemingly transparent Jellyfish on Asher's head, which he had barely noticed before.
'Isn't this appetite a bit too much?'
'And after eating so much, its size didn't change at all?'
'Where is all that food going?'
Asher: Ahem!
"Uh… Sorry, it's just that feeding them was a bit inconvenient on the plane these past few days…", Mid-sentence, Asher stopped.
'Forget it.'
'Better not explain.'
Because honestly, even on a normal day, the Cat-Worm and jellyfish ate just as much.
Especially the Little Jellyfish.
Just relying on human food wasn't enough to fill its stomach.
Explain… There was no way to explain this clearly.
"No worries, no worries, getting a full meal in our Legion' cafeteria isn't that difficult."
Seeing Asher looking embarrassed, Miles adjusted his expression and spoke very considerately, while also adjusting his own mindset.
'Sigh!'
'Isn't it just that Professor Asher's few pet beasts seem to have a bit of an appetite?'
'How is that a big deal?'
'Just increase the cafeteria's budget.'
'I will make sure these pet beasts, especially the Little Jellyfish that still looks unsatisfied, can eat their fill.'
Asher: 'Nice thought, harsh reality.'
Next, Asher conveniently showed Miles the Little Jellyfish's real diet.
Skills.
More skills.
Little Raven used one skill, and the little jellyfish ate one. As it kept eating, it finally started burping.
Miles had a look of existential crisis on his face.
'Something is off.'
'Very off.'
Ever since picking up Asher at the airport yesterday, Miles found himself questioning reality more and more frequently.
If you asked Miles, sure, part of this was his own issue, but could it really have nothing to do with Asher at all?
"Then just now, all the things it ate in the cafeteria…", Miles recalled the scene of the little jellyfish sweeping through the entire cafeteria like a storm, and after seeing its real diet, his voice involuntarily took on a hint of hesitation.
Asher pressed a fist to his lips, looking a little awkward.
"Although food doesn't provide as much energy as eating skills, it can still provide a little bit."
Eat a tiny bit.
Replenish a tiny bit.
Mhm.
In terms of energy conversion, it was actually quite fitting.
Miles's gaze turned unfocused.
He opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately couldn't.
At this moment, Miles suddenly understood why there were so many bizarre and unreliable rumors about Asher circulating among Beast Tamers who had encountered him online.
Just looking at the Little Jellyfish's diet made Miles subconsciously start doubting—
'Could it be that Professor Asher is secretly… on his pet beasts…'
'Ahem!'
'No, I am probably overthinking it.'
'Professor Asher isn't that kind of person.'
Miles struggled to convince himself with Asher's character.
When Miles took Asher to see the pride of Little Lion Beasts they had brought back yesterday, they happened to run into Dominic.
"Old Miles, why does your face look so weird today?"
"Heh! heh! heh! Could it be… kidney deficiency?"
Still a little distracted by the Little Jellyfish situation, Miles snapped back to full alertness the moment he heard Dominic's teasing, punchable voice.
'That's right!'
'Asher's pet beasts have nothing to do with me.'
"Shut up. No one thinks you're mute," Miles regained his usual reliable demeanor, not even sparing Dominic a glance.
Dominic's trash talk?
Miles didn't take it seriously at all.
This guy was just like that, the more you reacted, the more excited he got. If you ignored him, he'd quiet down on his own soon enough.
Miles turned to Asher.
"Professor Asher, do these little lion beasts help with your research, or do you need already contracted ones?"
As he spoke, Miles released his own little lion beast.
"Awooo—"
A lion beast that was noticeably larger than the 178 uncontracted ones and had an even more robust and imposing presence appeared at Miles's side.
"This is my little lion beast."
Asher couldn't resist petting the lion beast, whose mane was slightly fluffed, standing tall and looking especially imposing.
"Awoo!"
The lion beast shook its head as if to refuse, but in the end, it forcefully flicked Asher's hand off, making it seem like it was rubbing against his hand on purpose.
Miles: "..."
Complicated feelings.
As the Beast Tamer, he knew better than anyone how temperamental his lion beast was.
It wasn't like people hadn't tried petting it before…
"AH!", Dominic, watching the friendly interaction between Asher and the lion beast, couldn't resist and reached out to touch it as well, only to immediately get his hand chomped on.
Although the lion beast knew the guy wasn't an enemy, so it didn't bite hard, it still clenched just enough to make sure Dominic understood—
'A lion's head is not to be touched!'
"You little thing!", Unwilling to give up, Dominic used his other hand to poke the lion beast's head while grumbling.
"This is blatant favoritism! Why didn't you bite Professor Asher when he touched you?"
Then, Dominic turned to Asher and added, "No offense, Professor Asher. I just can't stand this little guy being such a two-faced traitor! Just like Old Miles! No wonder people say Beast Tamers and their beasts are alike."
Asher: "..."
Miles: "..."
Fair enough.
Some people really had a way of bringing trouble upon themselves.
Asher glanced at Miles with an exasperated look, then decisively ignored him as he rolled up his sleeves, clearly ready to fight Dominic.
Instead, Asher activated his innate skill and focused on Miles's lion beast first.
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[Pet Beast: Little Lion Beast]
[Attribute: Combat]
[Breed: Mid-tier, low-rank]
[Level: Tier 8, Low-grade]
[Skills: Flying Kick, Spinning Kick, Rapid Roll, …, Cross Slash]
[Not yet meeting evolution conditions]
[Evolution Paths: War Blood Lion King, War Blood Lion Emperor]
[Bloodline: None]
[Innate Skill: None]
[So many cubs! Must show them who's the real king here! … Whimper, that human's scent is so comforting!]
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Asher massaged his forehead.
'This strength…'
Aside from the evolved Jargon Dragon King, this was the strongest pet beast he had seen.
What surprised Asher even more—
This lion beast was even stronger than the War Blood Lion King he had encountered yesterday.
And yet, despite that, it still hadn't evolved?
Thinking about it, Asher picked up one of the nearby Little Lion Beasts from yesterday's group.
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[Pet Beast: Little Lion Beast]
[Attribute: Combat]
[Breed: Mid-tier, low-rank]
[Level: Tier 2, Low-grade]
[Skills: Flying Kick, Double Jump]
[Not yet meeting evolution conditions]
[Evolution Paths: War Blood Lion King, Golden-Eyed Lion King]
[Bloodline: None]
[Innate Skill: None]
[Whimper… So comfy! Whimper… So scary!]
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Asher: "?"
'Huh?'
Seeing the Little Lion Beast's thoughts, Asher paused for a moment, then noticed that its little body was actually trembling slightly.
Following its gaze…
Asher saw Miles's lion beast, still wrestling with Dominic but glaring fiercely at the cub in his arms.
Asher: …
'Got it.'
'This cub is scared of Miles's lion beast.'
'A Tier 8, low-grade aura stronger than even its father's, it is natural to be afraid.'
But what caught Asher's attention was something else.
The evolution paths seems off.
Looking at Miles's lion beast, [War Blood Lion Emperor]
Looking at the cub in his hands, [Golden-Eyed Lion King]
'One seems stronger than the other?'
He quickly checked all the cubs.
None had [War Blood Lion Emperor].
Just Miles's lion beast.
"Vice Commander Miles, can you gather more Beast Tamers who have contracted lion beasts? The more, the better," Asher asked after some thought.
Miles nodded, "No problem."
Dialing a number, he quickly made arrangements.
They had already anticipated Asher's request, so preparations were in place.
While waiting, Asher curiously asked, "Your lion beast seems incredibly strong, almost at the same level as the War Blood Lion King we saw yesterday."
Miles gave him a proud look, "Yes, my lion beast is already at Tier 8, low-grade!"
Asher: "Then why hasn't it evolved?"
Asher voiced his doubt.
'Eighth-rank low-tier.'
'It should have evolved long ago, right?'
Hearing this, Miles smiled calmly, "The little lion beast doesn't want to."
Asher: "?"
"Can you elaborate?"
As if he had been asked this question many times and was already used to explaining, Miles's expression was quite indifferent. He nodded and said, "Actually, when the little lion beast was around the fourth rank, I had already purchased the evolution route for the War Blood Lion King and was planning to start its evolution."
The strength range from the fourth to the fifth rank was the stage where most Beast Tamers would choose to evolve their beasts.
Building a solid foundation.
After evolving, they could push past their bottlenecked strength.
Evolving would grant them a stronger form and complete power.
"But…", As he spoke, Miles's gaze gradually deepened, as if he was recalling past memories, "When I attempted to prepare the evolution route for the little lion beast, it actively conveyed its thoughts to me, it didn't want to evolve."
"So, I gave up," Miles spread his hands, speaking with complete ease.
"You're a good Beast Tamer," Asher nodded.
Just being able to respect a beast's own will was something not all Beast Tamers could do.
After all.
As Beast Tamers, who wouldn't want their beast to have a stronger form and greater power?
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