Beast Tamer: I Can See Evolution Paths

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Asher was utterly confused.

But he held back and didn't ask anything.

It was clear that Henry had concocted some imaginary scenario favorable to him. Asher smiled slightly.

If someone took the initiative to misinterpret him in a good light, why not graciously accept it?

"Ahem." Asher pretended not to notice and asked gently, "Professor Henry, do you have any other questions?"

Professor Henry shook his head.

Harry adjusted his glasses. "Can I ask a question?"

Asher didn't refuse.

Answering Professor Henry or answering Harry—both were answering questions, but the nature of the two questions…

"Did you really scam June for money and body?"

Cough cough—!

Asher started coughing violently.

'What?'

'What kind of question is this?'

'The difference between the two topics is monumental.'

Scamming for money and body?

Where on earth did this rumor even come from?

Everyone else's eyes widened in shock as they turned to Asher, June, and Harry. Their gazes darted among the three, trying to piece things together.

Only Don looked miserable.

Don never expected that Harry would blatantly mention the exaggerated nonsense he had spread right in front of Asher himself.

If, earlier in the day, Don had been full of complaints about being dragged out of the house, after what just transpired, he had a clear realization—

Asher's standing in his parents' hearts was stronger than his own, their biological son.

If they found out he had smeared Asher's name… Don figured this time tomorrow might be the anniversary of his death.

"Dad! What are you talking about?" June, visibly upset, jumped out of her chair. "Where did you hear such baseless rumors?"

She gritted her teeth fiercely, "If I find out who started this rumor..." she'd go fight them immediately!

The smile on Asher's face was starting to crack. "Professor Harry, I don't know where you heard such an unreliable rumor, but please believe me, June and I share nothing beyond a pure friendship."

Asher declared this confidently, with absolute conviction.

June, who had been fuming, turned her gaze toward Asher. "What? Are you looking down on me?"

Asher raised both hands, neither admitting nor denying it. Any answer would only dig a deeper hole.

There was no way he'd provoke an angry woman in a situation like this—far too unwise.

"Sigh." Harry sighed, took off his glasses, wiped them, and put them back on. "I thought so."

June, who had been glaring at Asher, redirected her attention to Harry.

For some reason, the tone of her father's words left her feeling… inexplicably displeased?

After this bout of teasing, Harry, Jane, and Marie resumed discussing the finer details of the little fire fox's evolution with Asher.

Among them, Jane and Marie were the most enthusiastic.

"What are your thoughts on the training methods for the little fire fox?"

"If affection levels are one of the necessary conditions for evolution, what other factors influence whether it evolves into a Fire Fox or a Fox Queen?"

"Why focus on fire-based skills specifically? Is there a particular reason?"

"Could affection levels be applied to the new evolution route for the Crimson Flame Hound?"

The two bombarded Asher with questions, leaving him nearly overwhelmed.

But the more they discussed, the more energized Jane and Marie became.

If not for President Robb stepping in, they probably would've kept grilling Asher for another two hours.

"Alright, alright. Director Jane, Professor Marie, the young man still has work to do." President Robb chuckled as he tried to smooth things over for Asher, whose expression had grown increasingly stiff.

The barrage of questions came to an immediate halt.

President Robb: "If you still have questions, let's wait until the new evolution route for the little fire fox is officially verified and published."

That was exactly what Asher had in mind.

"No way."

"President Robb, that's not fair."

Jane and Marie spoke up, one after the other.

The two exchanged a glance, and their eyes revealed a shared understanding before they smiled knowingly.

President Robb frowned.

'Wait, what?'

'Did these two ladies just open a secret channel of communication?'

Jane raised her chin. "Wait until the new evolution route for the little fire fox is officially verified? That could take forever."

"Exactly," Marie chimed in. "The time required to verify the Fox Queen's successful evolution is nothing like that for the Fairy Butterfly."

'Uh…'

'So what are you saying?'

President Robb blinked, radiating confusion, 'How exactly am I being unfair?'

Jane and Marie gave him a disdainful look.

Then, turning back to Asher, their gazes were filled with maternal care and concern.

Asher felt like an NPC with a giant, golden question mark hovering over his head. Everything they said seemed incomprehensible.

"It takes time to validate the new evolution route for the little fire fox, but Asher's contributions shouldn't be delayed." Jane, with her fiery personality, couldn't stand injustice, especially after her interactions with Asher had left her deeply impressed.

Even Marie, who had initially harbored some hostility toward Asher, had softened after experiencing his patient and accommodating nature. Now, she was even advocating for him.

Marie: "The mere discovery of 'affection levels' is enough for Asher to hold a dedicated academic press conference."

"I… don't think that's necessary?" Asher was momentarily at a loss for words.

Having seen Iris's academic press conference, which caused a massive sensation, Asher had specifically looked into what such events entailed.

Academic press conferences weren't something just anyone could organize.

One needed status, reputation, and connections—all of which Asher lacked.

As for the announcement itself, the discovery of "affection levels" would undoubtedly be groundbreaking.

If Asher really wanted to hold an academic press conference, it would be troublesome but not impossible.

But before Jane and Marie suggested it, the thought hadn't even crossed his mind.

He didn't see the point.

"My aim isn't to chase fame…" Asher muttered.

"You're too indifferent to fame and recognition. That'll only cause you losses," Jane sighed, giving Asher a helpless look.

Henry nodded in agreement.

'Indeed!'

Unconcerned with fame or gain, Asher exuded the sincerity and passion unique to someone his age.

The more they saw this, the less they could bear to let Asher suffer any losses.

Henry: "Holding an academic press conference to showcase the new evolution route for the little fire fox, and its evolved form, would greatly help your future papers get published in top journals."

Hearing this, Asher perked up.

'Hm?'

'Showcasing the little fire fox's evolution route?'

He wasn't interested in fame, but now they were talking about something he cared about.

Asher had been wondering when the Fox Queen's public recognition would gain traction.

And now, an opportunity had just landed in his lap.

A press conference?

It has to happen.

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