The cloud stared into the air, then looked at Raiz. Raiz had been a restricted man in his previous life, yet he'd never betrayed anyone or taken his emotions out on them. Even Raiz had moments when he wanted to pummel all the unfairness he faced but he knew it wouldn't get him anywhere. Certainly not where he wanted to be.
Main character vibe, Cloud realized. Yes,this was what Cloud learned. Raiz was the cool protagonist everyone would root for. Sadly, reality had stripped away his chances. As he pondered this, an idea lit up in Cloud's mind.
With an earthling's memories, his worldview had expanded beyond belief. Cloud recognized what the system offered now. Before, he'd assumed it was common, but in this world—especially deep in this forest,systems weren't something everyone had.
"Can I share the system with someone else?" Cloud asked.
< Yes. If the main system remains with the host, there's no problem. To share branch systems, one must have at least 80% loyalty to the host. >
Thrilled by the news, he turned to Raiz. "I need you to trust me 100%."
Raiz met Cloud's gaze. "I trust you... 120%."
Cloud started he'd said 100% to nudge him toward 80%, a bargaining tactic he'd learned from watching humans haggle. Curious, Cloud asked, "Why trust me? I'm a cloud you barely met."
Raiz puffed his chest. "You don't need me. Given the power you showed, you need no tricks. If you wanted lackeys, you'd have picked the stronger bulls. And lastly... my instincts"
Raiz swore the cloud was smiling. that isnt possible, i guess he was just imagining
Ting < System sharing >
< 12%..35%..66%..75%..89%..99%..100% >
< System complete >
Host: Beered Lvl 1
Name: Raiz
Age: 18
Mana: 12
Ting
< Quest: Reach Lvl 10 >
Raiz gasped at the text before him. As a former earthling, he recognized the system instantly,he'd never expected to receive one himself.
"Do you like your wings? You can fly now,as high as your effort takes you," Cloud said. Knowing Raiz's past, he believed Raiz deserved better this time.
"Thank you... what should I call you?" Raiz blurted, realizing he didn't know how to address his benefactor.
A name? Cloud had never considered one. As he pondered, the elder bee staggered, her mana core critically injured.
"What's wrong with her?" Cloud asked of the system.
< Her mana core is damaged beyond natural recovery. Mana leaks intensify when she expends energy to heal it. >
So I just flood her with so much mana that leaks won't matter until she recovers, Cloud deduced. He channeled raw mana into the elder,a torrent so violent, Raiz lunged forward, fearing an attack. Abruptly, the flow ceased. The elder stood unharmed, bewildered.
Noting her confusion, Cloud explained, "I gave only enough mana to offset the loss from your core's cracks."
The elder froze. Such a method,who'd dare attempt it?
Feasible only with six times a normal person's mana, she muttered to Raiz.
Cloud's curiosity faded. It was time to explore anew . Raiz's memories of "family" left him feeling strangely alone. Clouds, after all, had no families.
Wait! Just because there was never a cloud that had family before,doesnt mean i cant start new path for all the clouds to come. Like a butterfly that was finally out of its cocoon, cloud saw a whole new world.
Feeling good about his decision. He looked at the two bees."I want you two to join me as my family. This is just request, you can decline too"
The cloud knew, finding a new family members would be difficult and was ready to convince them to join. Specially, having family member like Raiz would be fun.
"I dont know about elder bee but am willing to go with you, ofcourse first we will get elder back to nest if she want to go back to the nest" Raiz knew how much elder bee loved her nest and now she had recovered. She must really want to go back.
" Mmm thats true you guys have a family too. Since they are your families. i will invite them to our clan. The more the merrier" Cloud was quite excited. How many centuries he had "walked" alone on this blue skies. The more he though of it,the better the idea sounded.
Then he came back to the main point, now that he was gaining peoples? to be with, they would need to adress him by his name. As he was pondering the name while watching the sky ,A glimmer caught his eye. Above, the moon hung like a pearl in the daylight sky,a silent witness to beginnings.
That's it, he thought.,. The moon shined visibly even on a daylight. Thats it! Moon!
"My name from today on is Moon, please lead me to your hive, so i can try to convince your bee friends. Oh right let me shrink my body first"Then suddenly the cloud that was able to cover football field was now half human size.
The elder bee was little bit worried, he might have saved her life but bringing someone powerfull ,they barely met into the hive was dangerous. Might as well bring walking disaster to her home considering his mana. No no, she shouldnt have such disrectfull thoughts about her savior, Alia reassured herself...barely.