Chapter 1012: Chapter 1010 Mutated Animals Acquired

The sheer value of what she had just captured was far beyond her initial expectations. What she thought would be decent gains had suddenly turned into an outrageous windfall.

She had not just found strong mutated beasts.

She had found top-tier assets.

Behind her, Ethan, who could not see the system panel at all, only saw Kisha standing there, staring at the two suspended mutated animals while her expression slowly shifted into something dangerously pleased. The faint, suppressed laugh that escaped her lips sounded unusually eerie in the quiet forest.

His scalp prickled instantly.

From his perspective, it looked less like normal excitement and more like someone who had just discovered an unbelievably profitable treasure and was barely holding back their glee. The subtle tremor in her shoulders and the way her eyes gleamed made the atmosphere around her feel strangely intense.

For some reason, Ethan suddenly felt a chill crawl up his spine, as if something unseen was creeping beneath his skin.

He couldn’t see what she saw.

But whatever it was... it clearly made her very, very happy.

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[Mutated Black Wolf King (Uncommon Grade)]

Level 1 (Exp: 250/300)

Strength: 100

Stamina: 110

Defense: 90

Agility: 150

Mental Capacity: 85

Charm: 86

Leadership: 135

Skills: Wind Blade Level 1, Mirage Steps Level 1

Description: A mutated animal from Earth a lower realm, it survived the mutation unscathed, breaking free from the virus’s control. Unlike corrupted mutants, its temperament and memories remained intact, retaining its intelligence and gaining formidable strength.

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[Mutated Porcupine King (Uncommon Grade)]

Level 1 (Exp: 200/300)

Strength: 90

Stamina: 110

Defense: 165

Agility: 77

Mental Capacity: 70

Charm: 89

Leadership: 100

Skills: Metal Body Level 1, Metal Spike Level 1 (Target Lock)

Description: A mutated animal from Earth a lower realm, it survived the mutation unscathed, breaking free from the virus’s control. Unlike corrupted mutants, its temperament and memories remained intact, retaining its intelligence and gaining formidable strength.

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Now that she was looking directly at the stat panels of the two mutated animals, Kisha could finally grasp just how monstrously strong they actually were. Their numbers were shockingly high, almost on par with Sparrow and Vulture’s stats back when the two had already reached Level 2.

And that was the terrifying part.

These two were only at Level 1.

Worse, judging from the distribution of their stats, they weren’t freshly evolved either. They had clearly reached the peak of Level 1, their foundations already fully stabilized and refined.

It meant that if Sparrow or the others were to fight these mutated animals one-on-one, the outcome wouldn’t be guaranteed at all. There was no clear victor in such a matchup, and that uncertainty alone spoke volumes about how dangerous these creatures were.

However, when compared to Zeus and Bell, the gap became immeasurable. Their stats weren’t even in the same league.

But that disparity was only natural.

Zeus was a Unique-grade mutated animal, while Bell was a Mythic-grade spiritual beast, existences that stood on an entirely different tier from ordinary mutated animals, no matter how strong the latter appeared at first glance.

This was also precisely why she preferred capturing mutated animals rather than relying solely on humans of the same level.

In terms of raw combat capability, mutated animals were often far more formidable. Even without external resources like the Scarlet Honey that the warriors in her base relied on to enhance their growth, these creatures had still reached such strength purely through their environment, evolution, and mutation.

Their bodies had adapted naturally to harsh conditions, forcing them to grow stronger through survival alone.

That alone made their potential terrifying.

If mutated animals like these were further nurtured and allowed to consume Scarlet Honey to refine and push their limits, their growth rate would likely surpass their current state by a significant margin. They weren’t just strong, they were unpolished powerhouses waiting to be elevated.

From the experience gauge displayed in their stat window, Kisha could already tell that both of them were on the verge of leveling up. Her earlier speculation was also confirmed; the system clearly indicated that the two were leaders of their respective packs, true apex figures, kings among mutated animals.

However, that realization also made her more cautious.

Mutated animals of this level were not something she could casually bring into her territory without preparation. Their strength, intelligence, and wild instincts meant they could easily become dangerous if mishandled. If Mike attempted to tame them without proper safeguards, there was a real possibility he could get injured or even seriously hurt during the process.

There were too many variables to consider.

Compatibility.

Temperament.

Containment measures.

Taming sequence.

Lowering her head slightly, Kisha rubbed her chin in thought, her excitement tempered by careful calculation. Securing powerful assets was one thing; integrating them safely into her forces without causing internal risk was another matter entirely.

Most importantly, she reminded herself of the core reason behind all of this.

She wasn’t capturing these mutated animals merely to strengthen her forces.

She was testing Mike.

Testing whether his talent for taming could truly handle high-level mutated animals in real conditions. Because of that, she couldn’t simply rely on the Beast Taming Rope she had already instructed 008 to prepare from the Murim World. Using it right away would defeat the entire purpose of the test.

If she forced the taming through external tools, then she would never know Mike’s actual limit.

Which meant the real problem in front of her wasn’t subduing the mutated animals; that part was already under control. The real issue was how to safely bring these two powerful mutated animals into her territory space without putting Mike at risk, and still allow him the opportunity to tame them through his own ability.

Containment, timing, and supervision.

Those were the key factors she needed to balance.

If she mishandled the process, even a single backlash from mutated animals of this level could seriously injure him. And that was something she absolutely would not allow.

Just as she sank deeper into her thoughts, carefully weighing the safest approach, Ethan’s voice broke her concentration.

"Little sister, what are you thinking?" he asked, noticing how unusually quiet and absorbed she had become.

Kisha, whose mind had been running through layers upon layers of complicated considerations, suddenly felt the weight of her own overthinking. The more she analyzed the risks, the taming process, and the safety precautions, the more tangled her thoughts became.

Letting out a small breath, she blurted out almost unconsciously, "What do you think I should do to bring them back safely so my people can try to tame them?"

Ethan blinked, then answered in a straightforward tone, as if the solution was obvious.

"Isn’t it simple? We just bind them securely and drag them back," he said. "They’re strong, sure, but they’re already exhausted. This is the best time to take advantage of their weakened state and transport them before they recover."

He crossed his arms slightly as he continued, his reasoning blunt but practical.

"If taming doesn’t work immediately, then we subdue them first. If they resist, suppress them again until they calm down. Worst case, let them exhaust themselves further and repeat the process until they learn to behave and accept control. That’s basically how animals are tamed anyway. Mutated or not, at their core, they’re still animals."

His words were simple.

Almost too simple.

Yet there was undeniable logic in them.

Kisha paused, her eyes narrowing slightly in realization. She had been complicating the matter far more than necessary, stacking precaution upon precaution when the situation in front of her was actually quite straightforward.

If she approached it the way Ethan did, the solution was obvious.

These two mutated animals were already drained from their battle. Their resistance was at its lowest point. Instead of overplanning every hypothetical risk, she could directly suppress them during the taming process.

If Mike struggled to tame them initially, she could simply remain beside him and use her telekinesis to restrain, immobilize, or force them into submission to prevent any backlash.

There were plenty of methods at her disposal.

She could pin them down.

Suppress their movements.

Or even knock them unconscious temporarily if needed.

Once that thought settled, her mental burden lightened almost instantly.

In fact, the solution was even simpler than she first assumed. She could administer knockout drops to make them pass out for several hours, ensuring safe transport back to her territory space.

During that window, she and Ethan could continue scouting for additional mutated animals before returning to assist Mike personally, guaranteeing his safety while the taming process was carried out under controlled conditions.

Now that she had made up her mind, Kisha stopped overthinking entirely.

Her expression steadied, her movements becoming decisive.

With a subtle flick of her will, she retrieved the knockout drops from her inventory. The small container appeared quietly in her hand, and she stepped closer to the two suspended mutated animals, who were still floating helplessly within her telekinetic grip.

Before administering it, she covered her own nose and mouth carefully to avoid inhaling the powder herself.

Then, without hesitation, she sprinkled the fine dust directly onto their faces.

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