In the anime, when Rimuru names a monster, it evolves from a Normal Monster into a Named Monster, which is practically a leap in life level.
The originally comical Goblins, after receiving names from Rimuru, experienced dramatic changes. Their frail and elderly village chief instantly reverted to youthful vigor, complete with bulging muscles and an eight-pack.
The female Goblins, who were rough-looking and not particularly charming, transformed at once into high-scoring beauties.
Many anime fans joked that after being single for so long, even a Goblin started looking attractive to them.
When a high-level monster names a low-level monster, the enhancement effect is simply that absurd.
As for whether naming a human can trigger evolution, that has always been an unsolved mystery.
One of Rimuru's reasons for tricking Little Peter into cross-dressing was precisely to run that experiment — and unexpectedly, it actually succeeded.
When Rimuru saw Peter Parker again, even though she was mentally prepared, she still rubbed her eyes on reflex.
Oh my God, the change was enormous!
Also — he's a man, he's a man, he's a man!
Important things must be repeated three times!
Form is emptiness, emptiness is form; unmoving like the earth; calm like hidden treasure — Amitabha!
Peter Parker's skin had become fairer and more delicate, surpassing that of many girls.
He used to have a few freckles on his face, but now they had vanished without a trace.
He was a little taller, his figure more symmetrical and slender, and compared to before, his femininity had increased sharply — his appearance was a full tier higher.
Previously, Little Peter had been a slender, pleasant-looking boy.
If he didn't wear a wig and dress as a girl, no one would mistake him for one.
But now…
Out of ten people, seven might mistake Peter Parker for a girl!
If he wore a wig and transferred into an all-girls school, he would definitely become another Mizue Miyanokouji.
More importantly, Peter Parker had become stronger; he had evolved. The magic particles in his body had increased by who-knows-how-many levels.
If measured by Jura World's monster rankings, Little Peter might now have the strength of a C-rank monster.
If he wanted to learn magic, his talent would probably be exceptional.
Seeing Rimuru look him over from head to toe, Little Spider's face turned red and he stammered,"Master Rimuru, what do I do? The change is too huge! A mad scientist won't capture me and slice me open, right?"
Rimuru clicked her tongue and teased,"Oh? You even know about being sliced open for research?"
Little Spider rolled his eyes, annoyed."Don't treat me like an idiot! No one in my class likes science more than me. And after you named me Mei Dai, my brain became super sharp — my thoughts are several times faster than before. Also, I suddenly know a bunch of words I didn't know originally…"
A leap in life level naturally boosts intelligence. But what was with all the "words" he suddenly knew?
Answer: they didn't appear out of thin air. It was an illusion. Peter Parker had encountered those words before, but he hadn't understood them. Now, with improved intelligence and stronger processing ability, he could finally comprehend them.
"I see!"
Rimuru relayed Great Sage's explanation, and Peter immediately understood.
But soon he frowned again."Master Rimuru, thanks for clearing that up… but that doesn't solve my current problem. Aunt May and Uncle Ben definitely won't accept me looking like this!"
"Idiot!"
Rimuru flicked his forehead."Ever heard of Asia's Three Great Evil Arts?"
Peter blinked in confusion.
"Come on, I'll teach you makeup!"
Rimuru's smile stretched from ear to ear. Makeup was an essential skill for masters of cross-dressing.
No need to thank her — she was just that kind.
"Makeup?! Oh no! Absolutely not!"
Peter protested desperately. As a man, how could he wear makeup like a girl?
If his classmates found out, he'd get laughed out of school!
— Ten minutes later —
Dressing room.
"Master Rimuru," Peter said weakly, "why do I feel like I'm even prettier after putting on makeup… Ahem, I don't mean 'pretty,' I mean… more feminine?"
Rimuru nodded."That's right, Miss Mei Dai. How is it? Pretty, isn't it?"
Pfft!
Peter Parker nearly coughed up blood.Ahhhh! I trusted you so much, even acknowledged you as my master — and you keep tricking me!
Where is the most basic trust between people?!
And the worst thing is — you're not even ashamed!
Peter sprang forward like a leopard, lunging at Rimuru.
But Rimuru was faster. With a few steps, she vanished from the dressing room and reappeared in the courtyard, light as a swallow.
Peter froze. Rimuru was that fast?!
After the naming, he already knew Rimuru wasn't ordinary — but he didn't expect her speed to be so monstrous.
"Not bad, not bad. Peter, you've progressed even more than I imagined. Want to test your current limits?"
Physical limits?
Peter's eyes instantly lit up. With his improved intelligence, he thought more clearly and maturely.
"Of course!"
— Gym —
Rimuru: "Let's start with a bench press to test your arm strength. How much could you lift before?"
Peter shook his head."Never tested. But I helped Aunt May carry a 25-kilogram bag of flour once, and it was pretty hard!"
"Then start with 50 kilograms."
"Okay."
Peter lay down, gripped the barbell, and lifted it with a gentle push — easy.
"Too light. Try 100 kilograms."
Peter stared at his hands, shocked. His heart leaped with excitement.
His strength had skyrocketed — it was unbelievable.
Although Rimuru was unreliable at times, this time she hadn't lied.
Cross-dressing really did make him stronger?!
Clang!
He lifted 100 kilograms with ease.
"Still too light. Go straight to 200!"
"Okay!"
200 kg… 300 kg… 400 kg… 1000 kg… 2000 kg…
Eventually, even Peter himself became frightened.
Yao Ming's bench press was around 150 kg.180 kg was already elite-level for professional athletes.
Peter was nearly twenty to thirty times stronger than a normal human.
Completely inhuman!
Just what kind of being is Rimuru, anyway?
The question echoed uncontrollably in Peter's mind.
"Test speed next?"
"Okay!"
Wind roared past him, scenery flashing by on both sides.
"Twenty-two seconds!"
My God!
Peter was stunned — this couldn't be real.
He must have broken human limits again!
No question — he was truly stronger now.
Next, they tested his eyesight, hearing, arm strength, grip strength, durability, reflexes…
In every category, Peter Parker had surpassed the limits of humanity.
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A bonus chapter so I deserve more power stones