First Subordinates

To ease the snarling white pup, Lucifarge extended his palm. The pup, believing the hobgoblin had just slain the ogre to trap its prey, continued guarding its bloodied mother. However, Lucifarge's intent was not harm; it was more of a quest, and he couldn't abandon a wounded creature out of compassion.

"I'm not going to injure you. Don't worry." With a pitying gaze fixed on the bloody white wolf, Lucifarge persistently tried to calm the pup.

As he approached them, the pup bit Lucifarge, still snarling, attempting to halt the hobgoblin's advance by biting his arm. Unmoved, Lucifarge carefully brought his hand near the cub's head.

Anticipating the hobgoblin to remove him, the pup closed its eyes, but Lucifarge surprised it by patting its head. Continuing to caress the pup, who gradually calmed down, Lucifarge sighed.

"I understand you're trying to protect your mother, but I'm not here to cause you any harm. I'll help you."

'Can I heal them, System?'

[Yes, Dear Reincarnator. Upon meeting conditions and requirements, you can learn <Basic Healing>.]

'Okay. So what is the condition?'

[This information is invalid for you to learn, but the motherboard gave the system a boost. I can tell you the conditions and requirements.]

Lucifarge continued to stroke the pup until his finger brushed against its jaw. Sitting by the groaning white wolf with tenderness, Lucifarge pushed his hand closer to the wound as the white wolf closed her eyes.

Feeling a warm sensation after he injected his mana into the wound, the white wolf and Lucifarge were left speechless as the surroundings blazed. Lucifarge had no idea what was happening; he simply followed the system's instructions.

A few moments later, the glow around him ceased, and the white wolf's wound closed completely, accompanied by the sound of a 'ding' that only Lucifarge could hear.

[Requirements for <Basic Heal> successfully met, you learned active skill <Basic Heal>.]

[Requirements for <Familiar > successfully met, you learned passive skill <Familiar >.]

Upon hearing the system's voice, he nodded, but there was one skill in particular that he didn't grasp. He simply does not understand the purpose of the skill.

"System, what is <Familiar >?"

[The skill <Familiar > allows you to subordinate a monster or divine beast. You can use the skill <Familiar > to make a monster your totally submitted subordinate if you meet the prerequisites for making it a familiar.]

With a detailed explanation of the system, Lucifarge observed the white wolf, her condition appearing completely healthy now as her child stood next to her, rubbing their heads together. A lovely scenery that brought a smile to Lucifarge's face.

Well-versed in the application of the <Familiar > skill, Lucifarge recognized its crucial importance for his demon lord objective. Assembling a large number of staff and subordinates is essential for the significant tasks he'll be undertaking.

He glanced at the white wolf's status and nearly dropped his jaw when he saw it. The white wolf he initially mistook for a regular wolf turned out to be Fenrir, a holy beast. Lucifarge couldn't help but wonder why a divine beast had chosen to visit this land.

He gently caressed Fenrir and attempted to communicate with it. Now having a master-subordinate relationship with Fenrir, Lucifarge thought that maybe he could easily learn the divine beast's language skills.

"So, what brought you to this dreadful land? Such a place is unworthy of your presence."

Lucifarge recalled the knowledge that the Great Mother had imparted to him. Divine beasts are the pets of divine creatures and gods, and he was well aware of their significance. He couldn't help but feel sorry for Fenrir because divine monsters aren't supposed to fight, which is why he understands how it was hurt.

"//My previous master died, and as his farewell gift, he used his remaining mana to give me a child.//"

Lucifarge felt the pain and sadness in Fenrir's words, pitying the divine beast for experiencing such hardships.

*Ding*

Another 'ding' sounded, signifying the acquisition of a new skill.

As they continued their conversation, Lucifarge realized that Fenrir's previous master was another reincarnator, comparable to himself but not originating from Earth. The master was a native soul from the same realm in which Lucifarge currently resides.

Fenrir's previous master became a divine creature after reincarnating, and after a thousand years of existence, he died, leaving his remaining mana to his 50-year-old pet.

Lucifarge noticed that the sun was starting to set. He informed Fenrir and also inquired about its name. The divine beast responded, revealing that it was called Shiro.

[Dear Reincarnator, I suggest that you give the Fenrir's pup a name as well. It will help the cub mature and assist you with your mission.]

Lucifarge scratched his head, a chuckle escaping his lips as the divine beasts stared in confusion, trying to understand what had captured his attention.

"Hmmm... I'm not really good at naming, but I'll try."

Lucifarge began contemplating a name suitable for a cub. Drawing upon his past life knowledge, he searched for a unique name or word befitting the white cub.

"Purity. I guess it suits you because you are as white as snow."

He gently touched the pup's forehead, and after a moment, the surroundings started to glow. Light balls emitting a comfortable warmth floated around them. Another moment passed, and a symbol began to emerge on the pup's forehead, much like the Fenrir's symbol, albeit a bit larger than its initial size.

[Successfully subordinated. Purity became your subordinate as he fully submitted to dear reincarnator.]

The voice Lucifarge heard carried a smile, reflecting on his green-skinned face.