Gauss and Alya chatted a little longer in the woods.
Gauss was curious about the changes Alya had undergone after her breakthrough, but Alya was equally curious about him.
Compared with a few days ago, Gauss did not look much different, but his entire bearing had taken on a calm, effortless air.
The two left the gardens.
After saluting them, the guard outside could not help taking a few more glances.
He felt that Lord Gauss's companion looked different somehow, but clearly that was none of his concern. After one quick look, he swiftly shifted his gaze away.
They mounted their steeds.
Alya and Gauss left the inner city.
Once they reached the outer city, Alya released Raven Ike and Silver Wolf Ulfhen to stretch their legs.
After completing their class advancements, the two Animal Companions contracted to her had each improved considerably, and their bond with her had grown closer as well.
In their normal state, they could condense into skin patterns across her body.
This also brought about an enormous enhancement.
Her Wilderness Form could now transform her not only into ordinary animals, but also into the racial forms of her contracted creatures.
This was a clear boost to Alya's combat power.
Silver Wolf Ulfhen had grown much larger. It could now carry several adults with ease.
Its shoulder height had already surpassed that of an adult human. Its two rows of teeth were as sharp as daggers, while powerful, steel-like muscles bulged beneath its fur, giving it incredible mobility and aggressiveness.
The way the surrounding people instinctively retreated several meters after it was released was proof enough.
And that was with the famous Gauss beside it. Without him, the crowd would probably have panicked long ago, with the civilians scattering in all directions.
"Ulfhen is getting stronger