Shane silently closed Sparky's status window.
He was satisfied with the System's evaluation. It had exceeded even his expectations as the pet learned more than two skills, which should be the limit of normal pets.
The little Thunderbird that had once hatched from a Common-grade Pet Egg had unknowingly surpassed the limits the System had originally set for it.
Looking at the enormous creature standing proudly before him, Shane couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
It wasn't because Sparky had become powerful, it was because Sparky had grown.
It had survived countless battles, accompanied survivors from one shelter to another, and gradually become a guardian that many people had come to rely on.
Shane gently patted the Thunderbird's beak once more.
"You've done well."
"CAWWWW!"
Sparky answered with another cheerful cry before affectionately rubbing its head against Shane one last time.
The surrounding Clan members couldn't help but smile at the sight.
