Lucius and Liora had arrived at their residence at the golden complex. Lucius turned to Liora.

    "Luna has already become a 4-Star tamer. It''s time for you to ascend as well."

    Liora''s ears twitched. She turned to Lucius. She nodded and curled her claws in anticipation.

    "I''ve been waiting for this moment, Master. Whatever you command, I''ll see it through."

    Lucius folded his arms and smirked. "Good. Then let''s not waste any time."

    Lucius turned to the system. "Show me the evolution options for Liora."

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    [Evolution Options for Liora (Beastman - Lion):]

    [4-Star Beastman (Lion): 100 HP]

    [4-Star Ice Beastman (Lion): 1.000 HP]@@@@

    [4-Star Shadow Beastman (Lion): 1.000 HP]

    [4-Star Lunar Beastman (Lion): 10.000 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Tamer Talent): 0,01 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Master Talent): 0,1 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Lord Talent): 1 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Queen Talent): 10 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Empress Talent): 100 HP]

    [4-Star Human (Goddess Talent): 100.001.000 HP]

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    Lucius was surprised as he scanned the list. "What is this? A Beastman... evolving directly into a human?""

    Lucius stepped closer and warned her. "Before you decide, let me explain the trade-offs. This is no simple choice."

    He explained the trade-offs. "If you choose to remain a Beastman, you will become stronger like usual. But you cannot tame any beasts."

    He let the words sink in before continuing. "If you choose the human path, you gain the ability to tame beasts. But you will lose your current power and become weak like me and Luna."

    Liora stepped forward. "I see. So it''s a choice between being strong alone or commanding strength through others."

    Lucius nodded. "Exactly. So, tell me, Liora. Which path will you choose? Beastman power or human mastery?"

    Liora didn''t hesitate. She flexed her claws for one last time and met Lucius'' gaze head-on. "Human Master. That''s the path I choose."

    Lucius raised his eyebrow. He was impressed by her decisiveness. "Oh? And why is that, Liora? I expected you to lean toward the Beastman evolution."

    Liora smirked and explained it. "Because, Master, as a human, I can tame beasts. I can become like Luna—not just strong, but versatile."

    Liora explained more. "The Beastman evolution would make me strong alone, but the human path would give me a different kind of power. A smarter kind of strength."

    She crossed her arms and retracted her claws. "And besides, Master, you''ve created equipment that can make even the weakest Tamer into something formidable."

    She kneeled in front of Lucius. "With your resources and guidance, I know I''ll become stronger than I ever could as a Beastman."

    Lucius chuckled. His smirk grew wider. "Good reason, Liora. You never fail to surprise me."

    He turned back to the system. "Then it''s settled. We''ll begin your evolution to human."

    Liora stepped forward. She extended her claws and stared at them. She also flexed her fingers to see them for the last time.

    Her tail was swaying behind her. She reached back and felt her soft tail for one last time.

    "These claws have protected me. Fought for me. Served you, Master. And this tail... it''s been a part of who I am, a symbol of my nature as a Beastman."

    She paused and curled her claws into a fist. "But none of it matters now."

    She turned to Lucius. She stepped closer and kneeled. "I''m ready, Master. Let''s start. It''s time to leave this part of me behind and step into something greater."

    Lucius smirked. "Good. You''ve made your choice. Let''s see how far this new form will take you, Liora."

    Lucius turned to the system and smirked. It was time for Liora to become something new.