Prologue Part 5

<Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha> Damn they were stronger than I thought but at least it's over now (Joschwa)

[That's Because They Were Intermediate Level 4 Monsters Comparable To Intermediate C Rank Adventures Remember How I said They Are A Rank Stronger Than Your Worlds Monsters At The Same Rank]

Hmm you did seem to have mentioned that but how come I'm only knowing how strong they were now (Joschwa)

[Because You Already Started Making Your Move]

Oh I see well anyway let's see how he's doing (Joschwa)

Walking to the cub who's a few meters away from him staring at him warily with his mana building up in case he needed to defend himself. As Joschwa got closer he slowed his walk to not cause the cub to attack him since he just wanted to see if he's alright. 

Priella is he fine *Joschwa*

[Yes Just In A Little Pain From The Seal]

Is there anyway to break it *Joschwa*

[Yes But As Of Now You're Not Strong Enough To Do It]

<Sigh> So there's nothing I can do for him *Joschwa*

[Yes There's A Way]

While they were talking in his mind the cub looked as Joschwa stopped a few feet from him. The cub observed the human and noticed something different about him. He seems to perceive that this human isn't a human but something entirely different but he never smelt this scent before so he doesn't know what kind of being is in front of him. Even though he's a cub they have to reach higher ranks in order to grow in size too so he's a weak beast but still stronger than Initial A Rank Adventures but without using his mana he's body is just strong. So since he's sealed, the monsters thought he was a cub with pure bloodline and no mana, which makes him the best source of food to strengthen them. 

As the two stared at each other the cub saw Joschwa with a slightly upset expression. He got ready to defend when he thought Joschwa was about to do something but then he heard him talking to himself after a while, seeming reluctant about something.

<Muttering> But do I really have to Priella? I can let someone else do it can't I (Joschwa)

[I Told You That It's The Only Way To Help Him For Now]

Yea but still I wanted it to be a female first (Joschwa)

[He's A Unique Divine Beast Remember So It's Best To Do It Before Someone Else Does]

<Sigh> I understand (Joschwa)

A few minutes ago

<Smiling> What is it *Joschwa*

[You Can Make A Beast Contract With Him]

<Slight Frown> No that's out of the question *Joschwa*

[It's The Only Way And Plus You Will Get A Divine Beast If You Do]

I'll find another one *Joschwa*

[With Your Luck You Think You Can]

It's a little over half a hundred so it's fine *Joschwa

[I Wouldn't Be So Confident In That Odds Since It's Hard For Your Luck To Grow]

<Smiling> Don't worry it'll be fine I promise *Joschwa*

[You Know He's A Unique Divine Beast]

Unique...How? *Joschwa*

[Even Though His Race Specializes In Lighting He Uses Three Manipulations]

Oh I'm listening, What are they? *Joschwa*

[Humanification, Boostification And Space Now Will You Reconsider ]

That's so far south that I'm trying to figure out how he even got them *Joschwa*

[Who Knows]

Joschwa finally directed his attention to the cub. Noticing the cub looked like he was ready for a fight he just ignored him as he muttered to himself

Present

Fine I got it I'll make a contract with him (Joschwa)

Before he could ask about how to do the contract the cub used mana for boostification but before he could do anything he felt pain going through his body from doing it. He knows he can't utilize his mana but he's thinking he should use this moment to strike Joschwa first then leave afterwards but doesn't think even a little will harm him this much. Joschwa seeing this got closer to the cub and started talking 

Be obedient and I will help you if not I'll just leave (Joschwa)

Thinking that he could at least understand him to some extent but he was shocked to find out he could talk normally 

Can you really help me? (Cub)

Yes but you have to sign a beast contract with me (Joschwa)

Wait you can talk normal, the script is going south more and more why isn't it mind talking but real speech vocal talking (Joschwa)

[It's Best You Don't Read Anymore Or You May Worsen Your Expectations Further]

I agree for once on that *Joschwa*

I'll let you decide what you want to do (Joschwa)

Thank you (Cub)

He started thinking about it since he knew what a beast contract is and what it does. Knowing that it was like being partners more than a master-servant relationship he decided to accept his offer since it was a way to reduce his pain and let him utilize his mana more.

Have you thought about your choice (Joschwa)

Yes and I agree to the contract (Cub)

Okay (Joschwa)

So how should I go about doing the contract *Joschwa*

[Haven't You Read Novels Like This To Know What To Do]

Yes but I stopped having expectations now remember *Joschwa*

[I See, Just Feed Him Your Blood Then Use Your Mana To Flow Your Blood Through His Body In Order To Make A Blood Contract By Then You Will Be Able To Share More Of His Pain As You Are Connected Through Blood]

Hold on… What… I have to share his pain and I'll be getting more of it than he will why? *Joschwa*

[Because Since You Put Your Blood In Him Along With Your Mana You Are More Connected Than Someone Doing Either Contract Separately]

<Frowning> Y-you knew about this part of the contract and how did it become both a Blood Contract Also *Joschwa*

[I Told You It Was A Blood Contract]

<Upset Look> No you haven't, all you said it was a Beast Contract that's it *Joschwa*

[Well Does It Matter Hurry Up Before Something Unexpected Happen Because Of Your Luck]

Was that an insult or compliment *Joschwa*

[Guess]

<Muttered> Damn system… Fine let's hurry up with it (Joschwa)

Okay let's get this over with (Joschwa)

Joschwa proceeded to take out a regular knife cut is hand but he first turned off his passive skill {Auto-Regen} so he's able to bleed out enough to do the contract. Once doing that he told the Cub to come drink his blood in order to do the contract but he was hesitant because this was different from what he knew about the normal beast contract.

He figured this contract was going to be a Blood Contract which would be different in it's more close to the master-servant contract. What he doesn't know is that this is a special contract called the Blood Beast Contract which means that the one who gave blood for the contract will take most of the pain of the contracted beast as well as the beast being able to grow stronger alongside the contractor.

He will also adopt a couple skills from his contractor but will get a weaker version of it. Both will be able to sense each other's whereabouts and if either were in danger. They don't have to worry about if one died the other will because that aspect isn't within this contract. And the contract won't cause the host to be at a disadvantage over his secrets since the beasts could die the moment they mention what was deemed a secret to anyone other than the contractor.

Okay it's done how is it (Joschwa)

I feel much better and it feels like I can sense where you are plus I seem to have gained some new skills (Cub)

Oh what kind of skills (Joschwa)

Before the cub could reply both of them heard a rang which to Joschwa's surprise was different from his it was more of a ping sound then a ding which confused him until he his system made it's on sound indicating something has happened.

[Ding!...The Host Has Completed The Blood Beast Contract]

[Ding!..Host Has Acquired The Divine Stygian Horn Lighting Wolf As Your Contracted Beast]

[Ding!..Host Has Acquired The Title Divine Beast Companion]

[Ding!...Host's Beast Companion Has Acquired A Mini System]

[Ding!...The Host's System Will Connect To The Mini System]

Ding!.. Connection Complete...Host Has Access To The Mini System]

W-wha….H-how can he get one and why is it a mini one *Joschwa*

[Ding!..It's Because Host Has The Main System And The Contracted Beast Has The Mini Because Of Having Received Some Of Your Blood And Mana Which Contains Traces Of The System But The System Is Only A Mini Version Of Yours]

I understand but why are you talking like that again *Joschwa*

[Talking Like What Host]

Like that, like how we first met *Joschwa*

[....]

<Sigh> Nevermind *Joschwa*

For now let's see how things are going with the cub *Joschwa*

Joschwa looked towards the cub to see he was confused and scared of the unknown noise in his head. Joschwa noticed this then proceeded to calm him down then to inform him about this matter as he too wants more clarification.

Hey little cub calm down I'll tell you what you hear isn't your imagination but something called a system (Joschwa)

<Confused> What's a system (Cub)

How should I put this… hmm.. A system is a type of skill that helps you gain strength, skills, potions, etc. through a tab called store like the places you buy things with money in this world but with a system you can buy them in the store with what's called system points. You can get system points as rewards for doing missions. It also shows your level, strength, stamina, constitution, agility,intelligence, wisdom, luck and mana capacity. There's even tabs to show you your skills, weapons and you have something that's an inventory which is similar to a item box but better. (Joschwa)

Did that answer your question little cub? (Joschwa

No I only got a small amount which is nothing at all (Cub)

Did you just.. Whatever.. I'll help you get familiarize with your system later alright (Joschwa)

Okay and my name isn't little cub (Cub)

Then what is it little cub (Joschwa)

<Muttered> I-I don't have one (Cub)

<Sigh> How about I give you one if that's fine (Joschwa)

Yes I don't mind after all we have a contract now (Cub)

Okay...hmm… How about the name Shadow since you're a red and black wolf (Joschwa)

Shadow I kinda like that name…. Thank you… I still don't know what you are or your name, may I have it now (Shadow)

Oh yeah it's Joschwa DeKale Walter but my friends and family call me Kale or Josh (Joschwa)

Okay then I'll call you Kale from now on (Shadow)

<Muttering> No young master or my lord in front just Kale (Joschwa)

Shadow just looked at Joschwa with an innocent look as he didn't care what he said.

<Sigh> Forget it I told myself not to have expectations and here I was expecting something *Joschwa*

Now let's leave… (Joschwa)

As Joschwa was about to suggest that they leave, he felt the mana in the world converge towards their location. As he was thinking why he noticed it was flowing into Shadow. The mana flowed into his core and started to strengthen. As his core started to swell he started to undergo a transformation. He grew 1.65m tall and his fur changed to slick black with crimson blood red streaks as his eyes changed to scarlet red.

His wings grew to support his new weight and more. His horn grew to be two feet long and crimson red in color with black lighting crackling sounds that it emits. After undergoing his transformation Shadow had a calm pain-free expression as he seemed to feel like he wouldn't have to worry about the seal anymore.

He still doesn't know that Joschwa takes most if not all the pain but doesn't feel much of it because of his immunity which includes pain. Joschwa, who has observed the whole process was actually shocked how he changed so much for no reason.

Priella, what happened why did he suddenly undergo a transformation for when nothing was done *Joschwa*

[It's Because The Contract Helps Break Half Of The Seal]

But why you said it'll only help with the pain not break half of the seal in one go *Joschwa*

[Did I Forget To Tell You It'll Break About Half The Seal]

Yes… You sure seem to forget alot for a system or are you intentionally not telling me *Joschwa*

[Guess]

<Muttering> Damn system what did I do to deserve this kind of system (Joschwa)

<Sigh> Anyway 

As he was talking Priella told him something new

[You Have Acquired The Skill Analysis]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Leveled Up]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Leveled Up]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Acquired Lighting Manipulation]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Acquired The Passive Skill Auto-Regen]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Acquired The Passive Skill Mana-Regen]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Acquired The Skill Concealment]

[Shadow The Divine Beast Has Acquired The Skill Shadow Blend]

Yes I finally got the analysis skill that all systems were supposed to give out from the beginning (Joschwa)

He's finally able to use lighting manipulation and he even received some of my skills. If I remember you said he'll receive some of my skills that's fine but still he received some of the best ones though *Joschwa*

How come I just got the analysis skill now and for what reason did I receive it *Joschwa*

[Because You Completed A Hidden Mission]

I have hidden missions too, how come I didn't… you know what forget it… so what was it *Joschwa*

[It Was To Do A Blood Beast Contract For The First Time And It Had A Time Limit Of One Year]

What if I was like those protagonists who take decades to get there first partner than wouldn't that mean I might not ever get it  *Joschwa*

[You Would Have Gotten It But It Would Of Been Through Other Means]

<Slight Frown> Priella let me ask you…. Could I have bought it in the system store *Joschwa*

[Yes Haven't You Read Novels With Systems Before It's 101 If It Doesn't Come With The Skill Buy It In The Store]

<Sighing Deeply> I was too preoccupied to think about that and in the first place you were supposed to come with that as a free skill you know what the word free means right *Joschwa*

[As Of Right Now I Advise You Two To Leave This Area For Now]

Hmm why? *Joschwa*

[I Detect Multiple Mana Sources Coming Towards Our Location]

<Serious Face> Tell me why my detection skills aren't working right now *Joschwa*

[Because They're Ranks Are Much Higher Than Yours So Your Skills Have Been Delayed But Since Nothing Is Stronger Than Me You Don't Have To Worry About That] 

You're pretty dependable Priella but remind me again what's the use for those skills since I have you *Joschwa*

[Remember No Expectations So Expect The Unexpected More Than Not But Yes I'm The Best]

A little ego there don't we *Joschwa*

Shadow it's time to leave here did you hear what your system said (Joschwa)

I heard but I just can't get used to it so it's real multiple mana sources are coming here and they're strong ones at that (Shadow)

Don't worry you'll get used to it soon enough. Now let's go your ranking up cause a lot of commotion… Hmm do you smell what I smell (Joschwa)

<Shaking Head> Yes (Shadow)

Humans (Joschwa and Shadow)

[Are You Leaving Or Staying Since They're Humans]

I maybe naive but even I'm not stupid enough to stay especially in an unknown world with unknown dangers beside a divine beast… Let's go (Joschwa)

Where to? (Shadow)

Anywhere but here use the skills {Concealment} and {Shadow Blend} with your fastest movement skill now because humans are way worse than you think (Joschwa)

Okay (Joschwa)

Both used their skills and disappeared, moving fast towards the west away from the east where the sources were coming from. Weaving their way through trees they were already 20km away from where they once were and where they just left from came 5 different groups of 3 people who were mostly SSS rank with the leaders being Master rank. 

So the Heavenly Emperor Sect, Dragon Rage Guild, Gray Clan, Poison Mist Sect and The Royal Family  have all come. Have your higher ups felt the movement of mana that went close to the Cave of Illusions, so they sent some people to investigate and if it's a treasure or something valuable bring it back at all cost (???)

<Tsk> The Evernight Sect … Why is a demonic sect here for (Man)

Oh same reason you all are lap dogs of the Royal Family, Jeager The MoonBlade (???)

Pulling out his sword in a moment of anger Jeager was about to attack the man from the Evernight Sect but a heavenly beautiful woman who had a devilish body with long flowing gray hair, white pearl smooth skin to go along with her long legs. She was about 1.80m tall and had a gray robe on which didn't hide her body and gray shoes. She's already at the Peak of the Master Rank. Suddenly spoke up and stopped him.

Sir Jeager there's no need to be rash no one's here to fight just to investigate but since there's nothing here the Gray Family will leave now (Woman)

Oh Miss Claire of the Gray Clan nice to finally see the youngest genius of the Gray Clan (???)

You low life demonic sect members, who told you to call our young miss by name, I'll (???)

Mervin it's fine let's go, there's nothing important here anymore (Claire)

Yes young miss (Mervin)

The three from the Gray Clan left and soon followed everyone else except for the member of the Evernight Sect.

It seems our plan has to change a little since we lost that divine beast… No matter the time will come for us to go back to our dimension soon and rule it. Wait for us, my master. *???*

Thinking this the unknown man disappeared from this place. While Claire was on her way back to her Clans manor she thought to herself.

 I wonder if we will meet one day soon green hair boy

About 100km away in the west direction the green hair boy she was referring to was resting in a cave somewhere with shadow beside him and he soon felt his nose burn a little.

Seems someone is talking about me. I wonder who. Well, it's fine let's take a quick nap here. Nothing will disturb us here especially with a divine beast around. (Joschwa)

He soon drifted to sleep.

Ten Years Later

I'm finally back, Shadow, Colvin, Sheva, Night and Rain Let's go, everyone else do as I said before now go (Joschwa)

Everyone else left and he stayed in place with little emotions thinking to himself

I'm back and it's this dungeon. Well, it doesn't matter, let's go meet some people after so long (Joschwa)

Yes Master/Kale/Sir/Lord (Shadow,Colvin,Sheva,Night, and Rain)