Luna stood before Luna. Luna was kneeling with her Silver Shadow Panther on her side.

    "Your Silver Shadow Panther has become a 4-Star beast. It is time for you to reach 4-Star as well."

    Luna lifted her head and looked at Lucius. She nodded. "Yes, Master."

    Luna turned around and looked at her Silver Shadow Panther. She smiled and rubbed the beast''s soft head.

    "Your name is too long. You need a name that suits you. Something powerful and simple."

    Lucius lazily crossed his arms, observing the scene with interest.

    Luna was silent for a moment. She was searching for the perfect name. Finally, after a moment, Luna smiled.

    "Your name will be Loxen. It is quite a good name. It is simple and strong."

    The Silver Shadow Panther blinked in surprise. Its tail flicked around. Its ears perked forward. It also let out a low roar.

    It was not aggression, but excitement. It was clearly pleased with its new name.

    Luna smiled and stroked the side of Loxen''s face. "Good boy. The name really suits you."

    Lucius chuckled as he was amused. "A fitting name for it. Loxen... simple but strong. It seems your beast approves."

    Luna turned back toward Lucius and smirked. "Thank you, Master."

    Lucius waved his hand dismissively. "Now that your beast has a name, It''s time for you to focus."

    Lucius reminded her. "You must stabilize yourself before reaching 4-Star. Meditate and channel your energy."@@@@

    Luna nodded. Without a word, she sat down beside Loxen. Loxen also lied down beside her.

    She crossed her legs and closed her eyes. She rested her hands on her knees. She was trying to sense the 4-Star energy.

    Lucius turned his attention to Liora. "Protect her while she meditates. Do not let anyone disturb this process."

    Liora nodded. She pounded her fist against her chest in salute. "Yes, Master."

    Lucius was satisfied with it. He walked toward his bed. He lied down and began to sleep. Before he slept, he turned to Liora.

    He reminded her. "I will go to bed now. Make sure no one interrupts her."

    Liora nodded. "No one will get past me, Master. You can rest easy."

    The door closed, leaving Luna alone in the room. She stood there and held the spatial ring.

    She smirked. "The Garrans... your time is ending."

    Outside, Lucius and Liora went to the teleportation platform. The guards stationed there eyed them curiously.

    One of them stepped forward and spoke. "Please show me your permit."

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    Lucius smiled and handed the guard his signed plaque. The guard was surprised after examining it.

    The guard glanced at Lucius and the plaque back and forward. "This... this is Count Dorian''s signature. You''ve completed the mission in less than two weeks?"

    Lucius chuckled. "Of course. Did you expect anything less from a Golden Class student?"

    The guard swallowed hard and quickly handed the plaque back. "N-No, sir. Please proceed to the platform."

    Lucius stepped onto the platform, Liora close behind. Lucius smirked as the teleportation activated.

    In a flash of light, Lucius and Liora appeared on the teleportation platform of Astra Academy.

    The guard stationed at the teleportation platform blinked in surprise when he spotted Lucius stepping off the platform.

    The guard went to them to see who they were. "Hold it there! State your name and purpose!"

    Lucius paused and smirked. Without a word, Lucius took out a plaque and threw it to the guard.

    The guard took it and examined it. He squinted to ensure the plaque and signature were authentic.

    After a moment, the guard was surprised that it was real. "This... this is the mission completion plaque!"

    He looked back at Lucius and praised him. "You completed the mission assigned by Count Dorian? Already? It''s been less than two weeks."

    Lucius tilted his head and smirked. "Did you expect anything less?"

    The guard only smiled. "Golden Evolists are impressive, but... to finish a mission like that so quickly? You must be incredibly skilled, sir."

    Lucius nodded, accepting the praise. "Thank you. Now, I would like to return to my residence. I''ve had enough traveling for one day."

    The guard realized it. "Of course, sir! Let us escort you." The guards then went and prepared a carriage.

    Lucius and Liora entered the carriage. The guards then drove the carriage to Lucius'' golden residence.