The red figure stroked his chin.
"Such high skill levels?"
"And THREE skills?!"
Voice tinged with surprise.
"How delightful."
"I think I understand now."
"Why you advanced so quickly."
Pause.
"You've had quite the opportunities, haven't you?"
He laughed.
"But..."
The laughter turned cold.
"Do you know what an X-rank contract beast means?"
He waved his hand.
The shadow creature moved.
Instant.
Dozens of blades materialized.
Floating around it.
Sharp. Glinting crimson.
Then launched.
From every direction.
Spinning toward Pie.
"Each blade carries bleeding effect!"
The red figure's voice boomed.
"One scratch. One wound."
"And you bleed until death!"
Alex sneered.
Then text flashed.
[Option 2 Complete!]
[Reward Delivered!]
[Slime has evolved to E-rank!]
[Title Obtained: Partner (Pie)]
[Effect: Understanding with slime +500%. Mental connection established!]
Alex felt it immediately.
A link. In his mind.
Pie's thoughts. Clear as his own.
