Angel ultimately decided to leave the choice to April First himself.
He had Lizi bring over a copy of the Fashion Demonic Beast Compendium—Low-Level Demonic Beasts.
This sort of material was difficult to find outside, but they were in the Fashion Guild. As Modern City's largest official organization of magicians, it possessed the most comprehensive Demonic Beast records.
Before long, Lizi brought over the low-level Demonic Beast materials.
At the same time, she brought Vera's compensatory gift: an elmwood box.
Angel first handed the low-level Demonic Beast materials to April First and told him, "You can choose any Demonic Beasts from here that you think suit you."
"Let me make this clear beforehand: I may not necessarily have information on the Demonic Beasts you choose. And even if I do, I can't guarantee they'll take a liking to you."
"So you'd better pick several. Then try more times in reality."
After laying out the conditions, Angel solemnly told April First, "I previously used some special methods to predict the possible directions best suited to your development."
"Education, psychology, gardening... You can start from these three areas and see whether there are any Demonic Beasts suitable for you."
After saying that, Angel let April First look through the materials on his own.
April First was excited as well. Angel said he was letting him choose, but to him, the focus this time was not "choosing," but broadening his horizons.
The Fashion Demonic Beast Compendium was something he could never possibly have encountered in the outside world.
When he opened the materials and finished reading about the first-page Outdated Spirit, his conviction grew even firmer.
Every page contained a Demonic Beast compendium entry, including an illustration, known standard abilities, rarity, and, most importantly of all, methods for increasing the odds of encountering