Michael felt a sense of responsibility—and a pang of guilt.
Aside from his personal issues with the monster, he wanted it dealt with as soon as possible.
"If only I could know that monster's level without having to risk my life."
Knowing its strength would give him a much-needed advantage.
For one, it would allow him to prepare more thoroughly, minimizing any potential gaps in his plan.
But beyond that, another thought had struck him back in the mayor's office—one that could provide him with a surefire way to have more strength.
His talent's evolution ability was directly tied to the strength of the creatures he evolved.
The stronger a creature was before evolving, the more significant the transformation.
Michael had a theory
What if he evolved creatures only at their peak of their potential?
For example, he could take a goblin—something he could summon and dismiss at will—and evolve it into a hobgoblin.