Infinite Evolution System: From Trash Heir to Beast King

Chapter 3: The Hidden Bloodline

The moment the contract between Alaric and the small girl completed, the glowing circle Beneath  their feet faded slowly into the marble floor of the plaza.

At the same time, the strange voice inside Alaric’s mind continued.

[System Interface Activated.]

A translucent panel suddenly appeared in front of his vision.

Alaric’s pupils shrank in shock.

No one else seemed to notice it.

Lines of information slowly formed on the panel.

Name: Iris

Rank: Immortal Grade

Status: Severely Suppressed

Bloodline: Lord of Light / God of Night (Forbidden Hybrid)

Potential: Beyond Immortal

Current Power: Sealed due to conflicting forces

Restoration Method: Balance Light and Darkness

Alaric nearly stopped breathing.

Immortal grade.

In the entire history of beast taming, such a level had never been recorded.

Legendary beasts were already considered divine miracles.

But Immortal?

That was something beyond the known hierarchy.

Alaric glanced down at the timid girl standing beside him.

Her small hands were clenched nervously, and the red mark from Lucien’s slap was still visible on her cheek.

She looked weak.

Fragile.

Completely harmless.

Yet the system panel was clear.

She wasn’t trash.

She was a monster hidden Beneath  layers of suppression.

Alaric’s gaze returned to the floating panel.

More lines appeared.

Bloodline Analysis:

Subject possesses dual divine bloodlines.

Lord of Light: Supreme origin of holy power.

God of Night: Ancient ruler of darkness.

Due to forbidden fusion, both forces clash violently within the host’s body.

If balance is achieved, subject’s evolution potential will surpass Immortal grade.

Alaric felt his heartbeat quicken.

So that was the reason.

Her light and darkness were constantly fighting inside her.

That conflict suppressed her true strength.

Another line appeared on the panel.

Temporary Restoration Method:

To recover basic combat strength, host must balance internal energy.

Required Material: Holy Light Grass

Rarity: Common

Market Value: Very Low

Alaric blinked.

Holy Light Grass?

It was one of the cheapest herbs sold in every beast supply store.

His excitement surged.

That meant he could restore her power almost immediately.

Before he could think further—

A loud laugh interrupted his thoughts.

“HAHAHAHA!”

Lucien Vincent’s mocking voice echoed across the plaza.

He pointed at Alaric and the small girl beside him.

“Look at them!” he sneered. “The trash master and his trash pet!”

The crowd burst into laughter again.

One cousin shouted, “That thing isn’t even worth feeding!”

Another added cruelly, “Honestly, they look perfect together. Two pieces of dirt.”

Lucien shook his head dramatically.

“Alaric, Alaric,” he mocked, walking closer. “You’ve really hit rock bottom.”

He glanced at the girl with pure disgust.

“You traded a Legendary angel for… that?”

His voice dropped into a sneer.

“Even street dogs have more value.”

The girl lowered her head silently.

Alaric’s expression remained calm.

Lucien continued proudly, gesturing toward the radiant angel hovering beside him.

“Meanwhile, I have this beauty.”

The angel stood tall behind Lucien, her six wings glowing softly.

The crowd stared in awe.

Lucien smirked.

“You gave up a godlike creature,” he said mockingly. “For a worthless little bug.”

Alaric finally looked at him.

His voice was cold and steady.

“The real failure here isn’t me.”

Lucien frowned.

Alaric continued calmly.

“Having a Legendary angel won’t change the fact that you’re still a failure.”

The plaza instantly fell silent.

Lucien’s face twisted with anger.

“What did you just say?”

Alaric met his gaze without fear.

“You heard me.”

Lucien’s fists clenched tightly.

“You pathetic—”

“Enough.”

The grandmother’s voice cut through the tension like a blade.

She stepped forward slowly, her cane tapping against the ground.

Her expression carried its usual arrogant calm.

“There’s no point arguing with someone like him.”

She glanced at Alaric as if looking at garbage.

Then she turned toward the gathered family members.

“I have an announcement.”

Everyone straightened.

Her voice Elena proudly.

“For the first time in our city’s history…”

She paused dramatically.

“…the Imperial Royal Beast Academy will hold a recruitment examination here.”

Gasps spread through the plaza.

“The Imperial Royal Beast Academy?!”

“That’s the most prestigious academy in the entire empire!”

“Only geniuses can enter that place!”

Lucien’s eyes lit up instantly.

The grandmother smiled faintly.

“Exactly.”

She gestured toward Lucien.

“With a Legendary beast…”

Her voice was full of pride.

“Lucien’s admission is guaranteed.”

The crowd erupted with praise.

“Incredible!”

“A Vincent entering the Imperial Royal Beast Academy!”

“Our family’s status will skyrocket!”

Lucien puffed out his chest arrogantly.

“Of course it will,” he said smugly.

The grandmother then turned her gaze toward Alaric again.

Her lips curled with contempt.

“As for you…”

Her voice was cold.

“No academy would accept garbage.”

Some relatives chuckled quietly.

“Imagine him applying.”

“They’d throw him out before he even reached the gate.”

Alaric didn’t react.

His expression remained calm.

Inside his mind, however, the system panel still hovered silently.

Imperial Royal Beast Academy.

Tomorrow was the entrance examination.

Alaric already knew what he needed to do.

He looked down at the girl beside him.

Iris.

If he could restore even part of her strength…

Then the exam would be no problem.

Without another word, Alaric turned and began walking away from the plaza.

Behind him, the family celebration had already begun.

Lucien stood proudly at the center of the crowd while relatives surrounded him with praise.

“You’re definitely getting in!”

“A Legendary angel! The academy will fight to recruit you!”

Lucien laughed loudly.

“Of course they will.”

His voice was filled with arrogance.

“That seat at the academy is already mine.”

Meanwhile, Alaric walked through the streets of the small city.

The sun had begun to set, painting the sky orange.

Iris walked quietly beside him.

She glanced up at him nervously.

“…Master?”

Alaric looked down slightly.

“Yes?”

She hesitated before speaking.

“You… really didn’t need to choose me.”

Her voice was soft.

“I’m weak.”

Alaric shook his head.

“That’s not true.”

She blinked.

Alaric didn’t explain further.

Instead, he stopped in front of a small shop.

A wooden sign hung above the door.

Beast Supply Store

Alaric pushed the door open.

Inside, shelves were filled with herbs, potions, and beast food.

The shopkeeper glanced up lazily.

“What do you want?”

Alaric walked toward the herb section.

He quickly spotted the item listed in the system panel.

A bundle of pale glowing grass.

Holy Light Grass.

One of the most common herbs used to nourish low-rank light beasts.

The shopkeeper snorted when he saw Alaric picking it up.

“That junk?” he said. “You raising a rabbit or something?”

Alaric placed a few coins on the counter.

“I’ll take it.”

The shopkeeper shrugged and pushed the herb toward him.

“Your loss.”

Alaric took the bundle and stepped outside.

Iris looked at the glowing grass curiously.

“What is it?”

Alaric crouched slightly and handed it to her.

“Eat it.”

She blinked in confusion.

“…Eat grass?”

Alaric nodded calmly.

“Yes.”

He looked at her seriously.

“This will help you regain your strength.”

Iris hesitated for a moment.

Then she slowly accepted the herb.