"Fang is a good name for this spirit beast." Ethan replied.

[The Mutant Wolf was given a new name - Fang - and Evolution is to be Processed.]

Fang's body began to condense from a puff of black and blue smoke, becoming fleshy and retaining energy that seemed to burn like fire.

[Fang Lvl 13 (Mutant Wolf)]

[Stats]

[Strength: 8]

[Constitution: 4]

[Dexterity: 12]

[Available Stats Points: 0]

[Attributes]

[HP: 1440/1440]

[Physical Attacks: 1104]

[Defense: 240]

[Speed: 1872]

[Quickness: 1440]

[Weight Capacity: 0/1152]

[Skills]

[Claws Lvl 1: Attacks with 200% Damage]

Ethan was astonished by Fang's dramatic increase in Attribute value after its transformation due to the name he gave him.

He stepped closer to Fang and tenderly stroked its fur.

Olivia was observing him, cautiously approached, and stood behind him, peeking at Fang from a distance.

"He's harmless," Ethan said with a smile. "Why don't you try touching it?"

She slowly approached Fang, who was almost the same height as her. After hesitating for a moment, she continued, encouraged by Fang's friendly response. She stroked the fur on its head and moved it to its large jaw. Fang answered her by closing its eyes.

"It seems he likes you more than me," Ethan said, gesturing to Fang, who was now enthusiastically licking Olivia's hand.

"Hi hi hi," Olivia chuckled, stroking Fang's head. "Tell me, Oppa. Is Fang's ability the same as other Mutant Wolves, or different?"

“From the stats I can see,” Ethan said, “Fang seems stronger and faster than Mutant Wolves of its level."

"Do you want to ask it to join the fight?” Olivia added.

"It's possible," Ethan replied, "but so far I don't know what'll happen to Fang if its current form loses the battle."

“Didn't it materialize from your energy?” Olivia asked. “Maybe it will return to the ring on your finger and be summoned again.”

“Hopefully so,” Ethan said.

Ethan attempted to climb onto Fang's back, and Fang cooperatively lowered its body. Once he was seated, he asked Fang to go around the area. Fang quickly complied, running a few times until Ethan was comfortable with the speed and returned to where Olivia was.

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Ethan surprised Olivia by asking, "Want to try going up?"

"Huh?" Olivia replied in disbelief.

Ethan pulled her up onto Fang's back, and Olivia sat behind him. Her heart began to beat rapidly.

"Where are we going?" she asked hesitantly.

Ethan smiled and said, "I'm not sure. Just hold on tight!"

Ethan commanded Fang to move, and the beast followed his orders, slowly at first and then running faster and faster until he came to a tall fence.

Fang jumped, making Olivia gasp and clutch onto Ethan tightly. Ethan felt her fingers and the warmth of her body against his back. He held her hands around her stomach to ensure she remained safe.

Fang leaped among the trees, running and dodging left and right to avoid the obstacles in its path. Olivia's adrenaline was pumping, and she clung to Ethan even tighter, her cheek pressing against his back and a loud scream coming from her.

"Yahoo!" Olivia shouted. "Yes, ha ha ha ha!"

Ethan responded with laughter of his own. "Ha ha ha ha! Come on, Fang, let's go even faster!"

The wind and tree branches whipped at Ethan and Olivia's faces and bodies, but Ethan was too focused on having fun to worry about it. Fang jumped higher and higher with each step, sending a thrilling sensation rippling through Ethan and Olivia's bodies with each landing.

Ethan savored the moment, wishing it could last forever.

Fang slowly came to a halt at the edge of the lake. The afternoon sky, a little overcast, was reflected in the lake's clear surface. The scent of earth and trees filled the air, and Ethan's soul filled with passion.

Olivia jumped off Fang's back and ran to the edge of the lake. She leaped into the water, which was calm at first. She wet her hands with water and then splashed some on Ethan, teasing him to join her.

"Ha ha ha," Olivia called out to Ethan, "come join me, Oppa!"

Ethan hurried over and was refreshed by the sight of the lake.

The bright blue water glittered in the sunlight, and the trees surrounding the lake provided a calming presence.

"This is amazing! Look at that view!" Olivia exclaimed.

"Yeah," Ethan replied, "It's really beautiful."

Ethan: "Yeah, it's really something."

Ethan noticed a small boat in the middle of the lake and suggested they take it out. Olivia was hesitant, but after some convincing, she agreed. They got into the boat, and Ethan started rowing, taking them further away from the shore.

"You know, I think this is exactly what we needed. I feel so much better." Ethan smiled.

"Me too. I'm so glad we came here."

The conversation was going so well that Ethan and Olivia forgot about the time. They stayed in the boat for hours, talking and laughing. They felt so relaxed and content. It was like all their worries had melted away.

"I used to come here with Dad to camp during the weekends," she said, "This is a special place for me."

"Yes, let's make sure to take a break and appreciate the beauty of this lake every time we come here to fend off the enemy," Ethan added with a smile.

As the sun started to set, they decided to take one final swim before heading back home. They both jumped in the lake and swam around, enjoying the beauty of the lake one last time. When they got out, Ethan took Olivia's hand and looked into her eyes.

"Should we head back now?" Nathan asked.

Olivia glanced at him and gave a slight nod.

They then shared a few more jokes before deciding it was time to head home and change out of their wet clothes.

Ethan then asked Olivia to give riding Fang a go, and she was able to do it effortlessly. Consequently, Ethan concluded that Olivia should fight alongside Fang in their next battle. He was aware that he wouldn't be able to do so if his Mjolnir was strapped to Fang's back.

Ethan then made use of the new skills unlocked by Mjolnir. Hammer Blink allowed him to teleport to wherever the Hammer was located, though the further away the destination, the more energy it required. Hammer Break increased the damage he dealt with each weapon strike whenever he was hit.

Ethan spent the afternoon training, getting used to the changes he was making to his body. Meanwhile, an image of a couple, a boy and a girl riding a Mutant Wolf, was circulating on the Internet, causing a lot of attention and chatter among people.

"Wow, someone caught a Mutant Wolf and kept it as a pet?"

"That's so cool! I'd love to be the girl who sits with the boy in the photo."

"I suspect they are the masterminds behind the attacks that have been happening to us."

"What did they do with the Mutant Wolf? Has the next attack already started? Why are there Monsters roaming around?"

"I agree, they must have something to do with the Monster attacks."

"I think I know the girl in the photo. Is there a clearer picture than this?"

"That's Olivia! I recognize her face."