The stale air of the labyrinth pressed down on them like a suffocating blanket, thick with the stench of blood, mold, and beasts. Lucas and Kaela stood at the threshold of the next level, having narrowly escaped a pack of shadowfang hounds. Their beasts—Umbra and Zephyra—were already tense, ears twitching, sensing something ahead.
Lucas tapped on the system interface, pulling up the Side Quest: Forge of the Ancients.
Objective Update:
Defeat the Guardian of the Forge.
Recover Ancient Smithing Ores.
Unlock the Blacksmith's Legacy.
Just then, the system chimed again.
[SYSTEM UPDATE INITIATED]
Congratulations! You have reached the threshold for evolution. Beast Emperor Lucas Carter — Class Evolution Available. Beast Companions Umbra and Zephyra — Evolution Available.
Lucas's eyes widened.
Choose Your Class Evolution:
Beast Sovereign – Increases control over all tamed beasts. Can summon beasts directly into battle. Gains Aura of Dominion.
