[BEAST EVOLUTION PATH]
[Available Evolutionary Beast: Forest Troll]
[Nickname: Timber]
[Rank: Initiate ★★★★★★★ (On the Verge of Evolution)]
[Evolutionary Requirements: Nature Energy: 420/1500 (+Passive Absorption), Water Energy: 340/1000 (+Active Absorption)]
[Progress to Next Evolution: 38%]
A soft chime of satisfaction washed over me, followed by a strange binge of relief.
'It seems Timber would naturally evolve without any outside effort. No wonder he always stayed near the well, plunging his roots into the water. He had already been preparing for evolution all this time.'
My attention drifted toward Timber, who stood near the well, roots partly submerged while quietly absorbing water for his growth, all while playing with Nepoleon.
Our eyes met.
He made a face that unmistakably said, Master?—as if asking whether I needed anything.
'How considerate. What a great guy.'
