HP: A Sociopath Gamer In Magic World [ Chapter 58: Hungry Chick! ] (Patreon)

"Observe."

[?] LV 3]

[Class: Lowest-Level Spirit

Title: Messenger Spirit

HP: 10/10

MP: 12/12

Description: [?] is the first spirit to ever be born on Earth, marking it the first of its kind. Feasting on the bodies of its nest mates has given [?] the appearance and knowledge of a magical raven. It feels hungry…]

The full text was longer than I expected, but it provided the insight on spirits I was hoping for.

Look at me!

I looked at the raven chick that was pecking at my fingers, trying to get my attention. It spoke to me in a surprisingly childlike voice, however I noticed that it didn't open its mouth to talk, yet the words were clear. Telepathy?

Hungry! Feed me!

I pulled up the window that I had dismissed before.

[Spirit Tongue] (Passive) LV MAX

[Description: Allows you to understand and speak the language of spirits. Your words now carry a magical undertone capable of charming others.]

'How useful,' I thought, imagining all the applications this skill could be used for.

Giant! Hurry up and feed me! Hungry!

The chick once again demanded arrogantly as it tried to scratch my hand.

From what I had just read,a spirit is a collection of ideas and beliefs given form by the world, and just like ideas, each spirit was unique with no two ever being the same. Normally invisible and ethereal in nature, spirits do occasionally allow those they like to see them. Spirits could also use a unique branch of magic that makes use of the collective belief of people to fuel their spells. Spirits typically feed on the ambient magic in the atmosphere but could eat just about anything so long as it was magical in nature.

Reaching into my inventory, I took out a knife and slit my palm open, deep enough to allow the blood to pool before it closed up again.

It looked cautious as I brought my bleeding hand close to it.

Words emerge in the front of my mind that only minutes ago would have seemed completely alien in nature. Even as I spoke them out loud, I knew I wasn't speaking a language that I was familiar with.

The words I said didn't have a direct English translation but the closest it came to was, "I offer you my blood as proof of our pact."

Once I was finished talking, the chick looked at me for a couple seconds before hopping to my hand and drinking my blood.

[Do you wish to form a pact with this spirit? Yes/No]

"Yes."

[This spirit has no name. Please name it now.]

Seeing as its main ability had to do with sending messages, I typed in the name that seemed to be most appropriate.

['Hermes' has been accepted.]

The small spirit gave a shudder as white magical circle appeared under its feet.

[Bonding is a success. 'Hermes' is now your familiar.]

[You can now use the 'Pet System' in your Menu.]

Opening the menu, I noticed that a new Tab was available.

Clicking it, a new window popped up?

[The Pet System: A system specifically designed to allow the user to share the powers of the Gamer among his various beast companions. Additionally, pets will have their intelligence increased depending on the knowledge, ideas, and common sense of the owner.

Pets gain a lesser version of the Gamer ability allowing them to level up faster. Any EXP gained will be shared between the Gamer and his pets. The amount is divided equally but can be adjusted accordingly. Once pets reach their maximum level, they can undergo Evolution to transform into a stronger version of themselves.

While not in combat, Pets are allowed to roam free in the outside world or in a specially crafted instant dungeon tailored to their needs. Pets can be summoned to the Gamer's side at any time.

Different types of pets have different abilities, so be sure to get to know your companions.

TIP: A closer connection, grants certain skills like [Sense Sharing].

TIP: Different pets require different materials to evolve so be sure to keep an eye open while exploring.]

Interesting.

There were rows of boxes on one side of the window, with one appearing to be occupied. It showed a 3D model of Hermes with some text next to him.

[Hermes

Class: Lowest-Level Spirit

Title: Messenger Spirit

Level: 3/20 Next Level: 0.12%

Summary: Hermes is the first spirit to ever be born on Earth, marking it the first of its kind. Feasting on the bodies of its nest mates has given Hermes the appearance and knowledge of a magical raven.

A messenger spirit, capable of long distance travel. Named after the Greek God of Travel it feels pride in itself and hopes to prove itself in time. Just like the rest of its kind it feeds on magical sources.

Skills:

Spirit Body: This allows spirits the ability to affect the real world by granting them a temporary vessel. Killing the body does not kill the spirit, only returns it back to the ethereal plane where it will rest until called again. Costs: 10 MP per minute.]

Hmm. That could certainly be useful.

Charles! Feed me!

Oh, it looks like it gained some of my knowledge-

Stop talking to yourself. Feed me!

And it could hear what I was thinking. Great.

Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

"Fine," I said, offering some of my mana.

The small chick greedily opened its beak and I felt a magical wind over my skin.

Slurp!

I could feel a small drain on my reserves, but the amount was neglectable with my natural mana recovery rate.

While it was busy feeding, I began to record everything I had just learned in my journal

All things considering this turned out to be a very profitable night.

Still it never hurts to experiment some more.

I took out a spare spirit stone and looked at the pile of broken electronic equipment in the corner.

Eh, why not?