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Loyalty is something we've spoken about before, and it means different things for monsters and companions. For companions, it is the thing that unlocks their full progression of one of their abilities, and it can be grown by completing story quests and giving gifts.
Monster Loyalty is gained via spending time with them, working with them directly, breeding and/or milking them, traveling with them and keeping them in your party rather than leaving them to be trained and operate your farm. Monster Loyalty has no direct impact on Stats, but when their indenture with you ends and the Guild Pays you for their progress, you are given the opportunity to keep them, and the Guild will give you a hefty bonus payment as well! They will continue to use up resources and such, and will grow stonger and stronger until they reach their cap. Importantly, a monster who you have gained the loyalty of cannot be sold to the Guild, instead, you have to pay the Guild for giving them up, as the Guild is responsible for finding them a new home.