21 6 . First Evolution -1 (1/2)

To reach Somur Canyon, Ian had to go through Somur Forest.

Somur Forest had lower-level monsters compared to Somur Canyon, however, Ian still had to be

careful.

There was a savage beast type of monster that lived there called Corcuns.

The Corcuns' levels were a little less than 40, not much higher than an Asiatic Black Bears', however,

they moved in packs, therefore, they were thought to be much more dangerous than Asiatic Black

Bears.

The Corcuns looked like jaguars with a red-brown fur.

'It would be cool to capture a Corcun. After all, Ly is not that cool…'

Ian glanced at Ly who was following from behind. It was showing great potential and improvement,

however, his appearance was still shabby. It looked like a Wolf, a monster from a low-level hunting

ground.

However, then, Ly suddenly stopped.

Ian felt a little guilty.

'Can, can he read my thoughts?”

Ian felt sorry and started to stroke Ly.

”Hey, Ly, you know that I like you very much, right?”

Ian was afraid that the Friendship, that he had worked so hard to raise, would fall.

However, Ly stood still.

Ian started to wonder what was wrong with Ly. Then a faint light started to gather around Ly.

”What, what the-?”

Ian was surprised and opened Ly's statistics window. Soon, he found out what was going on.

Evolving.

'Evolution possible' had changed into 'Evolving' and it was blinking in red.

'Finally! Finally, he is evolving!'

Ian had opened Ly's statics window dozens of times and that 'Evolution possible' always drew his

attention. He had been waiting for that, hence, he was excited.

'But why is Ly evolving so suddenly? What was the qualification for evolving?'

Ian studied Ly's statistics window carefully and soon he found out the answer.

'Potential! Potential is at 100 now!'

Ian never wasted time, even when he was traveling, he had been using the Intermediate Training Skill

regularly. Therefore, Ly's potential quickly reached 100 and the wolf was evolving now.

Ian felt like dancing happily.

'His appearance would certainly change, right? I hope he gets bigger… So that I would be able to ride

him around…'

Ian grinned widely while Ly continued to evolve.

The light around Ly got brighter and blazed, it shrouded Ly's entire body. Slowly, Ly's appearance

started to change.

'Oh…'

Ian stared at Ly in a daze.

Growl-!

Ly stopped growing only when he was twice as bigger than before.

A little while later, the light started to slowly fade away and a pleasant system message rang.

Ding-!

- Wolf Ly has evolved into [Blood-Red Maned Wolf].

Blood-Red Maned Wolf. Even its name suited Ian's taste, he then let out an exclamation.

”Kee…”

That wasn't the end.

- Your pet evolved successfully. Proficiency of [Intermediate Training] skill goes up.

- [Intermediate Training] skill is at Lv. 2 now. (45.7% to the next level).

- You succeeded in evolving your pet for the first time. Your Fame increased by 1,000. Your Taming

Technique and Leadership are increased by 30 each.

- You summoned the [Blood-Red Maned Wolf] for the first time. Your Fame increases by 1,500.

System messages came up one after another!

They were all good, however, the thing that pleased Ian the most was the fact that Ly had evolved into

a unique monster that has never been seen before.

”Hahahahahah!” Ian laughed like a madman.

Lustrous, thick red mane and a size as big as a tiger.

Ian was deeply moved and hugged Ly tightly.

”Ly, I love you.”

Ly also felt good to see Ian rejoice. It licked his cheek and rubbed his body at him.