Chapter 208: Mana Contract
"Advancing in ranks? What do you mean, Leo?" Lily asked, a rubber band clenched between her lips as she gathered her hair. With a quick tug, she tied it into a high ponytail, strands brushing her neck. Under the morning light, she looked especially beautiful.
"Don't you feel like your strength has been stuck in one place for quite some time?" Leo asked, watching her from the side.
Lily paused and frowned slightly. "Now that you say it… I do feel that way, especially after the academy trial."
"Yes," Leo said with a nod. "I talked to Professor Brant. He told me that once beasts reach the Pseudo 3-star rank, they tend to get stuck there unless you acquire specific materials to help them advance to the next rank."
Lily's lips parted, forming a small 'o' of surprise as she absorbed his words.
"Then how will we know what our beasts require?" she asked.
