In less than two minutes, Meowth stopped. The log in its paws had already taken on the outline of a human body.
Though its surface was rough, it was remarkably lifelike.
Meowth carved a few more strokes into the wooden sculpture's face, then placed it in front of the window.
That face was vivid and lifelike, bearing a three-tenths resemblance to Maureen.
Looking at the wooden sculpture, Maureen was rendered completely speechless.
A few minutes later, having successfully accepted a task, Meowth strutted out of the task hall, leaving behind only the legend of Meowth.
Dark soon learned the full story from DemiDevimon's retelling.
This made him abandon the idea of taking all the Magic Spirits with him to accept tasks.
If even Meowth could successfully accept a task, there was no reason the other Magic Spirits could not.
After listening, Gatomon suddenly asked, "Then can we speak when we hand in tasks?"
Dark pondered slightly before nodding after a moment.
At this point, there was no longer any meaning in forbidding the Magic Spirits from speaking outside.
Lifting the "gag order" would allow those Magic Spirits capable of speech to communicate with people more easily.
However, he added another reminder: "When choosing tasks, try to pick short-term tasks within your capabilities. But don't be too afraid of failing. I'll cover the credits."
Afterward, he explained a few precautions to several of the Magic Spirits and let them move about freely.
Thus, Miss Bridges at Window No. 9 of the task hall was once again greeted by more than a dozen Magic Spirits seeking advice and accepting tasks.
Then, Gatomon, who spoke directly to her, gave her a terrible fright!
Magic Spirits capable of speaking human language had not never existed before.
In fact, the vast majority of