"You still have a conscience. My two years of effort weren't in vain."
Ethan Cole sighed.
"Rio, Rio..."
Though Blux was low in level and weak in strength, its intelligence wasn't low. As soon as it saw Ethan Cole, it went near his leg, using its small hand paw to point at its belly.
Blux was saying it was hungry.
"I'll get you something to eat right now."
Ethan Cole quickly placed the stack of books and the clock on the old wooden table, then moved to the gas stove below the window and turned it on.
In a short while, a pot of thick potato soup was ready.
In the world after the resurgence of spiritual energy, a large number of magical beasts have invaded the land, forcing humans to retreat into bases.
The drastic reduction in durable land has led to a severe shortage in the total supply of food.
For people like Ethan Cole, who belong to the impoverished class, rice is unaffordable, and the cheapest potatoes have become the staple food.
To save on potatoes, residents of the slum rarely steam them; instead, they usually make soup.
Soups, with their original nature, are more filling when eaten and drunk together.
Today, Ethan Cole was delighted to have awakened the system.
He spared no expense and added an extra half a spoon of pepper and fennel powder to the potato soup he had prepared.
These two spices are extremely precious.
Immediately, a rich aroma mixed with a fresh scent filled the entire room.
"Rio, Rio..."
Ethan Cole and Blux each took a big bowl and happily started eating.
In no time, both the person and the Riolux finished the soup in their bowls.
Blux, still wanting more, licked the bowl clean with its tongue.
Ethan Cole, having eaten halfway to fullness, prepared to get down to business.
Being only half full was a common aspect of his frugal life.
"Blux, come here."
He held Blux in his arms and summoned the system in his mind.
Under the system's guidance, he used both the Growth Pill and the Talent Card on Blux.
The Growth Pill could directly increase the Blue Riolux's growth value by 1,000.
The Talent Card could elevate the Blue Riolux's talent cap.
Both items were extremely useful.
After Ethan Cole clicked the [Use] button, Blux's body was instantly enveloped in a sphere of white light.
"Rio..."
Blux was a bit bewildered.
But soon, its emotions settled down.
Being wrapped in this mysterious white light felt very comfortable.
"The Blue Riolux has begun evolving, estimated evolution time: 1 hour. Countdown starting..."
The system's cold prompt sounded.
Hearing this, Ethan Cole's spirits lifted.
He eagerly anticipated what Blux would evolve into.
He quietly waited by Blux's side, observing the changes in the ball of light.
...
"Evolution successful!"
An hour later, Blux completed its evolution right on time.
Ethan Cole glanced at the clock; exactly one hour, not a second off.
As the light faded, Blux revealed its evolved form.
It was still small and has a sleek and full of soft fur. It ears are pointed and perked up, and it possesses a short, fluffy tail and Its paws are padded.
However, Ethan Cole, who was extremely familiar with Blux, keenly noticed some subtle changes.
Blux's eyes, which were originally a pale gray, now had a ring of dark green around the pupils. Moreover, Blux's muscular body covered with a dark blue metallic sheen!
Ethan Cole was delighted.
He held Blux in his arms, stroking its fur, and opened the attribute panel.
[Emerald eyed Riolux]
[Attributes]: Agile
[Level]: Black Iron Level 5
[Growth Value]: 780/1000
[Maximum Potential]: Black Iron Level 9
[Intimacy]: 100
[Evolution Route]: Netherworld Emerald eyed Riolux (can evolve when Emerald eyed Riolux reaches Black Iron Level 9)
[Skill 1]: [Powerful Strike]
Doubles the Emerald eyed Riolux's maximum strength to unleash a [Powerful Strike]. It can perform up to 10 [Powerful Strikes] per minute. After executing 10 consecutive [Powerful Strikes], this skill has a cooldown of one hour.
[Skill 2]: Illusion Walk
The most graceful steps of the Emerald eyed Riolux, moving with a poise that seems to come from a witch. The Illusion Walk provides a good stun and hallucinatory effect on targets.
[Skill 3]: Lightning Speed
Able to move as fast as lightning within a range of 10 meters.
[Evaluation]: The Emerald eyed Riolix possesses agile attributes, it is like a ghost of the night, a messenger of the wind...
After reading Blux's attribute panel, Ethan Cole was extremely excited.
With the assistance of the Growth Pill, Blux's level had directly jumped from Black Iron Level 1 to Black Iron Level 5.
It's worth noting that the genius girl Diana Nor, who had the best battle pet in the entire senior year, also started with a battle pet at Black Iron Level 5.
Now, Blux had reached the same level, which thrilled Ethan Cole to no end.
Blux had also awakened an agility attribute.
Most battle pets below Black Iron Level 5 are without attributes.
Blux awakening the agility attribute at Black Iron Level 5 made it an outstanding presence.
Moreover, after evolving into the Green eyed Riolux, Blux's maximum talent was upgraded to Black Iron Level 9.
This is the effect of the Talent Card.
The increase in maximum talent signifies a higher growth limit for Blux.
As long as Ethan Cole continues to nurture it diligently, Blux can theoretically reach Black Iron Level 9.
In addition to this, Blux also possesses three extremely powerful skills.
"The system is truly impressive!"
Ethan Cole laughed heartily.
"Blux, accelerate!" Ethen Cole issued the first command to the evolved Emerald eye Riolux.
In the next moment, the Emerald eye Riolux in his arms quietly disappeared.
In the blink of an eye, the Riolux appeared on the other side of the room.
It had dashed over eight meters in an instant!
With just this ability, Blux transformed from a harmless pet into a skilled ambush combat pet.