Chapter 44: Baron
When James summoned his Ironclaw Bear, the crowd instinctively stepped back, making space for the towering five-meter beast. James had conveniently named it Jbear, a simple name for the only companion he was left with after that ambush.
After his injury, James had believed both his and Jbear's growth would come to a complete stop. But now, seeing the beast's massive form, pride swelled 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 shouted, flustered.
The magic array beneath Jbear flared to life, glowing symbols rising as the measurement meter began to rise.
It rose 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 rippled through the room.
