A Year Passed Before They Knew It

All living creatures had instincts. Some creatures that underwent metamorphosis, such as silkworms, could instinctively sense when it was time to transform. Once they had grown to a certain point, silkworms spun cocoons and emerged as moths.

And for a Magical Animal like a Bi'an, which developed through metamorphosis, Bell refused to believe that its genes did not contain the corresponding instinct. Yet before growing and transforming, Fina had made no preparations whatsoever. Even one second before her transformation, she had still been completely engrossed in playing games!

More importantly, because Fina had transformed inside the house, the gifts he had painstakingly collected had all been burned to ashes!

And his hair...

It seemed he really needed to harden his heart and be stricter with Fina from now on. It just so happened that she had grown up now.

After informing the others that the problem had been resolved, Bell slipped away alone without waiting for Hermione and the others to come in. He could not help it—his current appearance was simply too pathetic, and he did not want anyone else to see him. Besides, he needed to quickly find a quiet place to nurse his wounds.

Fina growing up was certainly something worth celebrating, but it was not entirely a good thing.

Since the little one had become a big one, Bell could no longer hold her in his arms and pet her like before. He found that deeply regrettable.

Shanna felt the same regret. Recently, she had been trying to teach Fina the Shrinking Charm. However, Bell did not think much of his sister's efforts. If Magical Animals could learn Curses so easily, what would Wizards be for?

But the one most unhappy about this was Fina herself.

Because of her previous arson, Fina had not