[Analyzing…]
[Status Report]
[Species: Shadow slime (Rare)]
[Rank: FFF (Base Potential: Undetermined)]
[Skills:]
[Absorption – Beginner]: Slowly absorbs residual mana from the environment to recover or grow.
[Shadow Flicker – Beginner]: Short-range teleportation within shadows, limited to a radius of 2 meters.
[Warning: These skills are rudimentary and may require significant investment to develop further. Recommend focus on—]
"Ohhh, Shadow Flicker, huh?" He interrupted, and his grin widened a little. "That is a good start. Useful for ambushes and evasion. I see why you did not notice the potential right away."
[Master, sarcasm is not—]
"It is not sarcasm," he said, and he tapped the slime that was perched on his shoulder. "They have got utility. Sure, they are not flashy now, but give them time. Is not your whole purpose to evolve beasts? Why are you so against this?"
