I Acquired The Insect Evolution System

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‎As the battle rage on the arena was silent, save for the guttural growls of the **Shadow Dreadwyrm** and the labored breaths of Kai Anther. The once-enthusiastic crowd had grown tense, murmuring among themselves as they watched the underdog struggle to stay afloat. Kai was kneeling on the dirt-strewn ground, his palms pressed into the scorched soil as sweat dripped down his face. Tiny stood protectively in front of him, its battered form trembling but unyielding. 

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‎Glow and Stinger had already been recalled to their beast cores, their injuries too severe for them to continue. Kai's team was faltering—no, they were broken. 

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‎Victor Thane stood on the opposite side of the battlefield, his arms crossed, a smug smile etched across his face. "You're finished, bug boy," he taunted, his voice carrying effortlessly across the arena. The **Shadow Dreadwyrm** loomed above him, its wings spread wide, casting a menacing shadow over Kai and Tiny. The beast's crimson eyes glowed brighter as it took slow, calculated steps forward, savoring its prey. 

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‎Tiny's mandibles clicked weakly, its once-impenetrable armor now cracked and scorched from the Dreadwyrm's relentless attacks. Kai clenched his fists, his mind racing but coming up blank. Every strategy he had tried had failed. Every opening he thought he found had been a trap. 

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‎He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to his feet despite the exhaustion weighing him down. "We're not done yet…" he muttered, his voice hoarse but resolute. 

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‎Victor raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Still standing? Admirable, but pointless. You're out of tricks, and your little ant can barely move. Just surrender and save yourself the humiliation." 

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‎Kai wiped the sweat from his brow, glaring at Victor with defiance burning in his eyes. "You don't get it, do you? Tiny and I… we don't quit." 

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‎The **Shadow Dreadwyrm** let out a deafening roar, its wings beating once to send a gust of wind rippling through the arena. It was preparing for the final blow—a decisive strike that would end the match and crush any remaining hope Kai had left. 

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‎### **System Alert** 

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‎Just as despair began to creep into the edges of Kai's mind, a familiar chime echoed softly in his head. 

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‎**[Emergency Protocol Activated: Forced Evolution System Unlocked]** 

‎*Option Available: Sacrifice host levels and BTP to trigger temporary final evolution for bonded beast.* 

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‎**Warning**: Forced Evolution is irreversible and will deplete current resources. Proceed with caution. 

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‎**Cost**: 

‎- **2 levels**

‎- **2000 BTP Required**

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‎Kai's eyes widened as the notification appeared before him. The words blurred together for a moment as he processed what the system was offering. Forced evolution. It was a gamble—a desperate, all-or-nothing move that would leave him with nothing to fall back on. 

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‎*But it's not about me anymore,* he thought, his gaze shifting to Tiny. The Fortress Ant stood firm, even in its battered state, refusing to back down despite the overwhelming odds. Tiny had given everything it had for him, time and time again. This wasn't just a fight for victory. It was a fight to prove that even the smallest, most underestimated creatures could rise to greatness. 

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‎Kai took a deep breath, his resolve hardening. "System," he said aloud, his voice steady despite the chaos around him, "activate Forced Evolution." 

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‎**[Confirmation Required: Sacrifice 2 levels and 2000 BTP to evolve Fortress Ant into its final form. Proceed?]** 

‎**[Inadequate Beast Taming Points, evolution may divert from the expected outcome. proceed]**

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‎"Yes. Do it." 

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‎The moment Kai confirmed the command, the air around him shifted. A sudden surge of energy erupted from Tiny, enveloping the battered ant in a cocoon of blinding light. The arena fell silent as the crowd watched in stunned disbelief, their eyes fixed on the spectacle unfolding before them. 

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‎"What… what is this?" Victor muttered, his smug expression faltering. Even the **Shadow Dreadwyrm** hesitated, its crimson eyes narrowing as it sensed the sudden spike in power radiating from Tiny. 

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‎Kai staggered back as the system's voice filled his mind, louder and more commanding than ever before. 

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‎**[Initiating Forced Evolution: Fortress Ant → Titan Monarch Ant]** 

‎**Evolution Progress: 10%... 30%... 65%... .** 

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‎**Transformation Incomplete, inadequate BTP** 

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‎The cocoon of light shattered like glass, sending shockwaves rippling across the arena. Where Tiny had once stood, there was now an entirely new creature—a towering colossus of gleaming black and gold chitin, its body exuding an aura of raw, unbridled power. 

The system chimed in Kai's mind, its voice sharp and clear amidst the chaos. 

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‎**[Evolution Incomplete: Mimic Titan Monarch Ant Form Activated. Time Limit: 10 Seconds Remaining.]** 

‎**Temporary Beast Stats (Mimic Titan Monarch Ant):** 

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‎- **Name**: Mimic Titan Monarch Ant 

‎- **Type**: Final Evolution – Insect-Class Royal Beast 

‎- **Level**: 10 

‎- **Skills Unlocked During Evolution:** 

‎ 1. **Titan Shield (Active)** – Creates an impenetrable barrier that nullifies all incoming attacks for 10 seconds. *(Cooldown: 1 minute)* 

‎ 2. **Mandible Breaker (Active)** – A devastating melee attack that can shatter even the toughest defenses. *(Cooldown: 30 seconds)* 

‎ 3. **Acid Nova (Active)** – Releases a corrosive explosion in a 30-meter radius, dealing massive AOE damage. *(Cooldown: 3 minutes)* 

‎ 4. **Royal Command (Passive)** – Boosts the power of all allied insects in a 50-meter radius by 50%. 

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‎The **Mimic Titan Monarch Ant** was massive, easily twice the size of its previous form. Its armor was no longer cracked and scorched but pristine and reinforced, shimmering with an almost metallic sheen. Its mandibles, now elongated and razor-sharp, glowed faintly with an acidic green hue. Spiked protrusions jutted from its legs, and a pair of translucent, insectoid wings unfurled from its back, catching the light as they spread wide. 

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‎The crowd erupted into cheers and gasps, the sheer majesty of the Mimic Titan Monarch Ant leaving them awestruck. 

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‎Kai stared at Tiny—no, at the Mimic Titan Monarch Ant—with a mix of pride and determination. "Let's finish this," he said, his voice steadier than it had been all match. 

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‎The Mimic Titan Monarch Ant clicked its mandibles, its voice a low, resonant hum that reverberated through the arena. 

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‎Victor scowled, his confidence shaken for the first time. "Impressive, but it won't save you. Dreadwyrm, **Shadow Barrage**!" 

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‎The **Shadow Dreadwyrm** unleashed a flurry of dark energy blasts, each one streaking toward the Titan Monarch Ant with deadly precision. 

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‎Kai didn't flinch. "Tiny, **Mimic Titan Shield**!" 

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‎The Titan Monarch Ant raised its front legs, generating a shimmering golden barrier that absorbed the onslaught of shadowy projectiles. The blasts dissipated harmlessly against the shield, leaving the ant unscathed. 

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‎Victor's frustration was evident. "Dreadwyrm, take to the skies! Stay out of its reach!" 

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‎The massive dragon-like beast spread its wings, preparing to launch into the air. But Kai was one step ahead. 

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‎"Tiny, **Aerial Pursuit**!" 

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‎The Titan Monarch Ant's wings buzzed to life, propelling it into the air with startling speed. The crowd roared as the once-grounded insect soared upward, closing the gap between itself and the Dreadwyrm in seconds. 

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‎"Now, **Mimic Mandible Breaker**!" Kai commanded. 

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‎The Mimic Titan Monarch Ant's mandibles glowed with acidic energy as it clamped down on the Dreadwyrm's wing. The beast roared in pain, thrashing wildly as the acid burned through its scales. With a final, powerful snap, the Titan Monarch Ant severed the wing entirely, sending the Dreadwyrm crashing to the ground in a cloud of dust and debris. 

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‎Victor's face twisted in panic. "Dreadwyrm, get up! Use **Nightmare Roar**!" 

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‎The Dreadwyrm let out a bone-shaking roar, its shadowy aura surging outward in an attempt to overwhelm the Titan Monarch Ant. But Tiny was unfazed. 

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‎"End this! **Mimic Acid Nova**!" 

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‎The Mimic Titan Monarch Ant reared back, releasing a torrent of corrosive acid in a sweeping arc. The attack engulfed the Dreadwyrm, its shadowy aura dissolving as the acid ate away at its body. The beast let out one final, anguished cry before collapsing, motionless. 

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‎The arena fell silent as the dust settled. The **Shadow Dreadwyrm** lay defeated, its once-imposing form reduced to a mere shadow of its former self. 

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‎The announcer's voice broke through the silence, trembling with excitement. "The winner is… **Kai Anther**!" 

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‎The crowd erupted into deafening cheers, their voices echoing through the arena as they chanted Kai's name. 

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‎Kai dropped to his knees, overwhelmed with exhaustion and relief. Tiny—no, the Mimic Titan Monarch Ant—lowered itself beside him, its massive form radiating warmth and reassurance. 

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‎Victor stood frozen, his fists clenched as he struggled to process his defeat. Without a word, he recalled the Dreadwyrm into its core and stormed out of the arena, his pride shattered. 

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‎Kai looked up at the cheering crowd, a faint smile on his lips.

‎Kai stayed kneeling beside Tiny for several moments, the weight of the battle finally catching up to him. The adrenaline that had kept him going was fading, leaving behind only exhaustion and a deep sense of pride. 

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‎"System," he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. "Was that… real?" 

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‎The system's familiar voice chimed softly in his mind. 

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‎**[Temporary Beast Evolution Complete.]** 

‎*The Mimic Titan Monarch Ant's power was real, but fleeting. To unlock its full potential, further exploration and growth are required.* 

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‎**New Quest Unlocked: Path to the Titan Monarch** 

‎*Discover the secrets of permanent evolution for the Fortress Ant.* 

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‎**Reward:** Unlock Titan Monarch Ant Form (Permanent). 

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‎Kai exhaled slowly, a faint smile tugging at his lips. This wasn't the end—it was only the beginning. 

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‎As he stood, cradling Tiny's beast core in his hand, he made a silent promise to himself and his partner. One day, the **Mimic Titan Monarch Ant's** power would be theirs to wield permanently. 

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‎And when that day came, no one would dare underestimate him again.