Leads

Companion;

Name:

Race: Wolf-Dragon Hybrid

Title:

Level: 57

Health: 182

Mana: 356

STAM: 548

ATK: 502

DEF: 456

Exp: 324/728

{There are a lot of things wrong here}

[Let's start with the biggest issue?]

{Alright, her stats are below my peak}

[You created a dragon hybrid]

{...}

[How is that a more pressing matter than creating an entirely new species?]

{The new species thing didn't seem like a big deal to me. Doesn't it happen all the time?}

[Those are for other species, and mostly humanoid ones. A Dragon hybrid has never been created, sexually or asexually, I'm very confident about that]

{So, I'm a pioneer? Awesome}

[Don't you realize the weight behind what you're doing?}

[I wonder if wolves are the only thing I can create half-breeds with}

[Something tells me you're either ignoring me, or you don't care]

{Can it be both?}

Shadow wasn't too interested in the consequences behind creating an entirely new species. He was certain it had to do with a moral compass he just didn't have or a dragon's pride in mingling with "lesser" species. But he would let Aariv explain her logic to see if she could come up with an adequate reason.

[Think about it, dragons are the pinnacle of all races]

{So, we shouldn't lower ourselves to mingle with lesser species?}

[What, no. Our blood being distributed into making half-breeds would give them an advantage that no species should have. I would imagine even as we speak, your blood is assimilating within her, making her skin stronger, her mind stronger, and attacks more potent. You've created an anomaly, one that shouldn't be let out into the world]

{It's fine, I'm sure I can keep her under control. Watch this, you might as well start calling me the King of Half-breeds}

'Excuse me, ma'am, what is your name exactly?'

Shadow made sure to use his most deceitfully alluring speech and mannerisms.

'Name? I don't have one, back at home we communicated our thoughts relatively, well and with only one family member, things never got complicated,' she explained.

'Well, I think, anyone with my blood running through their veins, deserves a name; a legendary name that will one day shake the heavens and everything beneath it!'

He watched her visibly get more and more excited with each word that escaped his lips. Shadow suspected that would be easily coerced by fantasies about epics and making a name for herself. His calculations were not proven wrong this time, she was hooked, he just needed to perform his finisher.

'Yes, you're the first to derive directly from me, so, would you like to join me and be my personal assistant?'

'Yes! I shall follow you wherever you go, be your sword, your weapon of destruction and delicate needle, I am yours!'

{Hook, line, and sinker}

[I don't know what that means, but it feels like you're gloating]

{I would never!}

Shadow almost felt offended she thought so lowly of him. But he was right, what could he say?

'First up on our Agenda is your name. How about Lohita.'

Shadow wasn't sure if she would like it, but he decided to keep the running gag with Aariv and his name.

'A name worthy of being your servant!'

{Oh, she's invested in this}

[Yea, you have fun with that]

{You can't leave me with this!}

[Can and will. This was your idea.]

{No, wait, I'm sorry for my wrongdoings}

[Too late]

{We still haven't talked about the difference in our stats}

[Simple, you're a dragon and she's not, problem solved]

He felt betrayed, Aariv was just leaving him to deal with the wolf juiced up on adventurous delusions, it was blasphemy or something like that.

'Lohita'

He decided to take advantage of having a second capable fighter in his ranks and finally get rid of his clumsiness with his new form, once and for all.

'Yes, master?'

Almost immediately after he called her name, she stopped hopping around and sat at attention, it was impressive really. It took her absolutely no time to be fully committed to the role and adopt the right attitude, a natural actor.

'Due to your awakening, my prowess has plummeted significantly. I will need your assistance to make my way back toward my own peak and surpass it. It shouldn't be exceedingly difficult, all I need is a sparring partner and time, are you ready?'

Shadow would have to completely rebuild a living habit based around his new form since he had access to 6 limbs and a tail now, weighed more, and was taller if measured by length. He couldn't fathom how he could make a habit with his old human ways as the foundation, which meant scrapping everything and redoing it all.

'Yes, of course, I was born ready.'

She looked a little too excited.

'Alright, I'll call you over to me when I'm ready, for now, feel free to explore the cave. The food is in that section over there, and I'll be in my training room.'

After his dismissal, she scampered off, likely to explore the residence, but Shadow was fine with it, he had to get to work.

[What do you plan on doing?]

{A reset}

[What exactly is that]

{I used to be a human and therefore have human habits, I need to discard a lot of these habits holding me back}

[That would take a lot of time and effort, no?]

{Not if you're me. Let's get to work}