What does it mean when a pet evolves incorrectly?

When I left the treatment center and returned to the detention center, it was still before closing time.

Seeing this, Lin Chen immediately stood up and said, "Then let's go train."

When Lin Chen left his workstation, the veteran employees remained as still as a mountain, while the new employees peeked out, their faces filled with conflicted emotions.

"He went to training again?"

"He's so busy today, how does he still have the energy to train?"

"She's eighteen, do you think she's the same as you, a twenty-eight-year-old from the last century?"

"Why don't we go too?"

"Let's go together."

Sunlight streamed through the training room windows, casting large, bright patches of light on the floor, while dust particles floated in the air.

Lin Chen gazed at the peaceful scene outside the window, but his thoughts were in turmoil.

The appearance of the Dark Race and the visit from the Special Defense Bureau allowed him to glimpse the undercurrents hidden beneath his peaceful life.

If he had previously harbored any illusions, today's experience clearly showed him that the world is far from being as peaceful and tranquil as described in textbooks and news reports.

Danger and anomalies may lurk beneath every seemingly ordinary shadow, ready to tear away the disguise and reveal their fangs at any moment.

However, the power I currently possess is far from sufficient.

Whether it's to prepare for similar threats in the future or to live the peaceful life he desires, he must become stronger, and stronger, and faster!

"Two fires."

Lin Chen stood in the center of the training room, his gaze falling on the spirited Flameclaw Beast in front of him, and a smile curved his lips:

"You did a fantastic job today."

"Gaku~"

The Flameclaw Beast raised its head, making a low growl in its throat, and waved its paw.

Ignoring the Flame Claw Beast's hint, Lin Chen changed the subject, his expression serious: "But that's not enough."

"The troubles we encounter may become more and more difficult, and our current strength is not enough to deal with all the unknown dangers."

"Therefore, we cannot let our guard down; we must continue to work hard!"

Seeing that the Flameclaw Beast blinked its bewildered eyes and didn't take his words seriously, he exhaled and changed his tone:

"You wouldn't want other pets to know that you were once jilted at an engagement, would you?"

"Gaku!!!"

Upon hearing this, the Flameclaw Beast seemed to have some mysterious switch flipped, its eyes widened, its body trembled slightly, and then it became so excited that it wildly waved its claws.

Lin Chen was very satisfied with the Flame Claw Beast's reaction, then his eyes narrowed: "So we must train even harder to wash away this shame."

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast understood, its eyes burning with fervor.

fast!

train!

Right now!

Lin Chen smiled and nodded: "Then let's begin the basic training. Let's practice the skills first."

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast quickly assumed a fighting stance, its chest rising and falling slightly, and orange-red light began to gather deep in its throat.

It was already extremely familiar with the Flame Breath, and it was about to unleash it almost instinctively.

But just as the energy surged to its throat, about to transform into a fireball and be unleashed, the Flameclaw Beast paused slightly.

It seems a little different.

The condensation speed seemed to be slightly faster than usual.

The flow of energy seems to be smoother and more obedient?

Subconsciously, it adjusted the rhythm and angle of its energy eruption according to this subtle feeling. A fireball, slightly darker than usual, shot out from its mouth, cut through the air, and slammed into the specially made target in the distance!

boom! !

The explosion was loud and deep.

On the target, the scorch marks on the hit area spread in greater extent and depth than ever before.

"Um?"

Lin Chen keenly noticed this subtle difference.

"Erhuo, do it again, pay attention to how you felt just now!" Lin Chen immediately spoke up, his eyes fixed on her.

The Flameclaw Beast also sensed the anomaly. It calmed itself down again and recalled the fleeting feeling of control it had just experienced.

The chest rises and falls, energy gathers.

This time, it grasped that feeling more clearly—as if the extremely subtle stagnation and loss that existed when controlling energy before had disappeared.

laugh--!

Another fireball shot out, this time faster, with a deeper and more concentrated color, its trajectory through the air even distorted by a scorching wave of air.

boom!

The target was struck again, the dull thud echoing through the training room, and the charred marks widened noticeably.

"Proficient-level Flame Breath Bullet!"

Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

All these signs prove that the proficiency level of [Flame Breath Bullet] has broken through to the proficiency level.

To verify his guess, Lin Chen quickly opened the system panel. After seeing Agumon's skill bar displayed, he smiled and said, "It has indeed broken through to the proficient level."

After more than a week of persistent and intensive training, coupled with several real battles and the help of "double experience cards", Flameclaw Beast's hard work has finally paid off!

"Gaku~"

The Flameclaw Beast stared intently at the hit target, its eyes growing brighter and brighter until it jumped up and down with joy.

Lin Chen, Lin Chen, can I finally wash away this shame?

Meeting the expectant gaze of the Flameclaw Beast, Lin Chen pondered and said, "It's still a little bit short."

The Flameclaw Beast tilted its head, its eyes full of confusion: "Gagu?"

How much is "a little bit"?

Lin Chen brought his thumb and forefinger together and then opened them again, his smile widening: "Just this little bit."

Just then, the familiar system voice sounded:

【Ding! 】

[Skill level detected as proficient; side quest triggered.]

Side Quest 1: Master three proficiency-level skills

[Task Reward: Knowledge Badge]

Knowledge Badge?

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback.

He quickly recalled the badge of light he had received that morning, and a surge of anticipation welled up within him.

The Emblem of Light is obtained by killing Darkkin, and its effects are closely related to Darkkin.

Since the acquisition of Knowledge Badges is related to skill proficiency, doesn't that mean its effects are also related to skills?

Could it be that the effect of the Knowledge Badge will make skill proficiency increase faster?

This is the most likely guess in Lin Chen's opinion.

If the effects of the Knowledge Badge are as he guessed, then the speed at which Flameclaw Beast and other pets learn skills or improve their skill proficiency will be greatly increased.

In pet breeding and training, even the smallest advantage is invaluable.

If that's the case, then the time it takes for the Flameclaw Beast to become stronger will be greatly shortened.

Amidst his surging emotions, Lin Chen couldn't help but recall that he still had an unfinished main quest—to evolve Agumon into Greymon, the reward of which was the Badge of Courage.

What will be the effect of the Badge of Courage?

Since the acquisition method is different from that of the Bright Badge and the Knowledge Badge, Lin Chen could not guess its effect for the time being.

But one thing he was certain of was that courage should come first in everything, and its effects would certainly exceed expectations.

"Huff huff"

Lin Chen took a deep breath, and his rapidly beating heartbeat gradually calmed down. He composed himself and thought to himself, "No matter what, I should try to obtain the Knowledge Badge first. This thing has a very significant effect on improving pets."

He then turned to look at the Flameclaw Beast, a bright smile on his face: "Tired?"

"Gaku~"

The Flameclaw Beast, having just achieved a breakthrough, was filled with excitement. It waved its claws, appearing full of energy.

Lin Chen smiled and nodded, waving his hand: "Okay, then let's train for another two hours and get off work a little later tonight."

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast was full of energy.

Her colleagues stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

You bastard!!!

Can you translate this? What does "leaving get off work late" mean?

Is training more important than getting off work?