[Weekly Challenge Bonus Chapter] [25 power stone = +1 chapter]
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Chapter 44: Baron
When James summoned his Ironclaw Bear, the crowd instinctively stepped back to give space to the towering five-meter beast.. James had conveniently named it Jbear, and it was his only companion left after that ambush.
After his injury, James had believed both his and Jbear's growth would end there. But now, seeing the beast's massive form, pride welled in his chest—along with deep gratitude toward Leo, who had made this recovery possible.
"O-oi! Quickly trigger the array, check its rank!" One of the employees said, flustered.
The magic array beneath Jbear flared to life, symbols glowing as the measurement meter began to rise.
It climbed smoothly to Peak 1-Star.
"Yes, that's expected," an employee murmured, jotting down notes.
But the bar didn't stop.
It continued climbing.
Knight Commander (High 2-Star).
Gasps spread through the room.
