Each main tier is further divided into nine sub levels, with Level 1 being the lowest and Level 9 the highest.
The Iron Tier Level 1 Blue Riolux is the lowest level of battle pet.
Most of Ethen Cole's classmates have battle pets at the Iron Tier Level 3 or 4.
In the entire class, only the unfortunate Ethen Cole has a battle pet at Iron Tier Level 1.
Compared to the initial battle pets obtained by his classmates, Ethen Cole's battle pet was indeed inferior.
At that time, he felt utterly disheartened.
However, when he saw the innocent look in the Blue Riolux's eyes, his heart melted instantly.
Ethen Cole accepted the Blue Riolux, treating it as family, and has been raising it ever since.
In the world of battle pets, a battle pet master's rank is determined by the level of their battle pets.
For example, since Ethen Cole's Blue Riolux is Iron Tier Level 1, Ethen Cole himself is an Iron Tier Level 1 battle pet master.
Typically, an Iron Tier battle pet master can only have one battle pet.
To acquire a second contracted battle pet, one needs to upgrade to a Bronze Tier battle pet master.
Therefore, the Blue Riolux will remain Ethen Cole's only battle pet for a long time.
The Blue Riolux's low grade and weak strength have severely hindered Ethen Cole's academic performance.
Due to the significant limitations of the Blue Riolux, Ethen Cole's greatest dream was to be admitted to a second tier Battle Pet Academy.
Battle Pet Academies vary in quality.
They are categorized into four levels: Elite Academy, First tier Academy, Second tier Academy, and Specialized Academy.
Second tier Academies aren't considered very prestigious, but as long as one can get admitted, finding a job after graduation isn't difficult, which could change his current difficult life.
However, now that he has been expelled, his dream of attending a second tier academy has vanished.
Ring, ring, ring.
The school day had ended.
Ethen Cole packed his bag, picked up a stack of books from Mr. Nasrul's office, and left the teaching building under Mr. Nasrul's regretful gaze.
Just as he stepped out of the gates of Hilltop High School, a ray of sunlight illuminated his face.
"Beep! Battle Pet System activated successfully! Congratulations to the host on receiving the newcomer gift pack!"
A mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
A system? A gift pack?
Hearing this, Ethen Cole was overjoyed.
He had read many stories where a system is a standard feature for the main character.
It was a stroke of luck that such a good thing was happening to him.
He controlled his emotions and checked the newcomer gift pack.
The next moment, a warehouse page appeared in his mind.
On the warehouse page, there was an icon of a gift pack emitting golden light.
Clicking on the icon, Ethen Cole received a Growth Pill and a Talent Card.
"Fantastic!"
Ethen Cole's heart began to race intensely.
His luck had changed!
After 18 years of hardship, fortune had finally turned in his favor!
He quickly headed home.
At this moment, Ethen Cole was eager to use the system's rewards to evolve and upgrade the Blue Riolux.
Ethan Cole lives in a slum.
The slum is a residence for the poor and beggars.
Low shanties, muddy paths throughout the year, murky tap water, and litter strewn everywhere are the typical characteristics of the slum.
However, Ethan Cole does not mind, because it is this slum that has provided him and Blux a place to live.
Blux is Ethan Cole's nickname for his Blue Riolux.
"Ethen child, school is over?"
An old man, sorting through scrap at his doorstep, flashed a big yellow-toothed grin and greeted Ethan Cole.
"Yes, Uncle Yazali."
Ethan Cole replied warmly.
Uncle Yazali is the richest man in the slum, making a living by collecting scrap.
It is said that Uncle Yazali has accumulated enough wealth to buy a decent apartment in a better community in the base and lead a comfortable life.
But Uncle Yazali insists on working in the slum, saving every penny.
In the past few years, it has been thanks to Uncle Yazali's support that Ethan Cole has been able to pay his tuition and continue his studies.
"Hehe, what a polite child..."
Uncle Yazali casually tossed a clock to Ethan Cole and chuckled.
"I just found this today; it's in pretty good condition. You can take it and use it."
Ethan Cole accepted the clock, thanked him, and continued walking deeper into the alley.
Crossing a deep ditch, you arrive at Ethan Cole's home.
It is a small shanty, only about a dozen square meters in size. It is said that before the resurgence of spiritual energy, it served as a temporary construction site housing.
Ethan Cole pushed open the door, and a cute little Riolux suddenly darted out, it was Ethan Cole's awakened battle pet, Blue Riolux, Blux.
Due to the awakening of the system, Ethan Cole could directly see its attribute panel this time.
[Blue Riolux]
[Attributes]: None
[Level]: Black Iron Level 1
[Growth Value]: 16/100
[Maximum Potential]: Black Iron Level 3
[Intimacy]: 100
[Evaluation]: A very ordinary Blue Riolux, it seems to have not been eating well and is somewhat malnourished...
The Blue Riolux's attribute panel was almost like a disaster scene, making Ethan Cole reluctant to look directly at it.
It was through the attribute panel that he realized the highest potential for his Blue Riolux's evolution could only reach the level of Black Iron Tier 3.
It was indeed quite poor.
As for the Blue Riolux's growth value, it was only 16, which was quite normal.
For battle pets, growth values must be accumulated by completing special tasks or consuming treasures.
The Blue Riolux's combat capability was nearly zero, with no abilities besides eating and being adorable.
Ethan Cole dared not let it fight, fearing that one careless moment...
The only highlight on the panel was that the intimacy between the Blue Riolux and him had reached 100.