Chapter 11:Life Contract

In the Savage Beast rank, beasts start to develop their own intelligence and learn to not just follow their own instincts, developing their own tactics in hunting or in some other activities. And starting from Spirit Beast rank onwards, a beast will know how to understand human language thus making communication possible. Although you can still communicate with a savage beast it will be through gestures, also in order to communicate with them you will need someone who is very familiar with their behaviors.

At Beast Lord rank, some beast will start to speak simple words that would indicate their feelings and emotions. While some beast will just learn how to speak at the Beast King rank, most of these beasts are of higher quality than those that can speak at Beast Lord rank.

After the little tiger heard Ronald's question it suddenly jumped to his chest. Due to the sudden action of the little tiger, Ronald was caught off guard and fell to the ground. But before he could reprimand the little tiger, it bit one of his fingers lightly which caused droplets of blood to flow out and enter into the little tiger's small mouth.

- A life contract initiated.

- Confirm life contract? Y/N

Ronald was confused on what he saw.

"Luna, what is a life contract?"

"Life contract is a contract that a beast would initiate to someone whom they entrust their life with. It binds a part of their soul to its owner, so if their owner dies, they will die as well. But if they died, the owner can still survive. This can be done only once in the beast's lifetime and this contract is an irrevocable one.", Luna said with a serious and stern tone.

"What?", Ronald was shocked on what he heard.

He was so confused, he just wanted to bring the little tiger with him and take care of it.

"Actually there is no need for you to be confused, check your inventory first and open the Beast Tamer Starter Pack you had received, also check your quest screen as there are new quests in it.", Luna suggested to Ronald upon noticing the state of his mind.

Ronald followed Luna's instruction and checked his inventory. There he saw the reward he got.

- You have received the skill from Beast Tamer Starter Pack

- You have received the skill from Beast Tamer Starter Pack

- You have received from Beast Tamer Starter Pack

- You have received from Beast Tamer Starter Pack

- You have received from Beast Tamer Starter Pack

After all the notifications disappeared. He first checked the skill he got.

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Tame - Active ( lvl 1 - 0%): This skill tames the target beast. Every 10 levels taming slots increase by 1. Cost: 50 Mp

Tamed beast: 0/1

*Note: Taming probability is based on the target beast's impressions about the user. Whether it is fear or recognition, both will help increase the taming probability of the skill.

Beast Synchronization - Active (lvl 1 - 0%): Synchronize the user with one of the user's tamed beast, gaining perfect coordination with it. Granting both the user and its tamed beast a 5% boost in all of their stats. Every time the level of this skill went up by 1, stat boost will increase by 5%. Cost: 10 Mp/minute

*Note: There is a chance that this skill will fail if the loyalty of the user's tamed beast isn't high enough.

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After checking his new skills, Ronald went on to check his quest screen.

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Main quest

Title: Travel the Whole Continent

Description: In order to survive, you must first become strong and second, you must become someone who is learned and experienced. Therefore, You must travel the whole continent and learn all its wonders.

Rewards: experience pill x 100, potential pill x 50, lottery ticket x 20

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Side quest(1) - Tame you first tamed beast. (0/1)

Rewards: Hidden stat unlock( Beast Affinity, Leadership)

Side quest(2) - Interact and observe 1,000 different kinds of beast. (2/1,000)

*Note(1): Must be at least savage beast in rank.

*Note(2): Interacting also includes fighting.

*Note(3): Every detail you got on this quest, will be recorded by your A.I. guide.

Rewards: Experience pill x 10, Title

Side quest(3) - Identify 1,000 different kind of fruits and herbs. (1/1,000)

Note: Must be at least uncommon in rarity.

Rewards: Rejuvenating pill x 5, Title

Sidequest(4) - Join the Adventurers Guild and achieve S rank within 10 years.

Rewards: Title "Expert", potential pill x 10, experience pill x 100

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After knowing that Ronald followed her suggestions, Luna continued on what she said.

"As a beast tamer, you will need to have at least a single tamed beast as your partner. As some of the skills that will be bestowed by your occupation will be related to your tamed beast."

Ronald thought about what Luna had said and nodded mentally as he was still lying on the ground. Then he looked at the little tiger the is sitting on his chest, nervously looking at him.

Upon seeing the nervous expression of the little tiger, Ronald let out a short laugh.

He mentally pressed yes in his mind in order to confirm the life contract.

After confirming the contract, a small little tiger much smaller than the size of the little tiger sitting on his chest appeared on the little tiger's forehead. It let out an immature roar and entered Ronald's forehead.

Feeling another being entering his soul, Ronald felt uncomfortable at first, but then a relaxing feelings came afterward.

- Side quest(1) completed. You have unlocked two hidden stats (Beast Affinity, Leadership)

Realizing Ronald's acceptance of the life contract, the little tiger licked his face excitedly.

Ronald felt ticklish by this and let out a laugh.

While Ronald was still feeling pleased, Luna said to him, "Now give her a name, as she would be your partner for life. Though the act of naming a beast may be seen as unimportant in the eyes of humans, it carried a great significance in the hearts of beasts. As it would strengthen the connection between them and the one who had given them their name. But a beast wouldn't simply let someone name it, one must need to be recognized by the beast in order for someone to have the qualifications to give it a name. According to the gods of this world, a beast's name will have a relation to their future development."

Ronald listened to what Luna had said and thought of a name for the little white tiger.

"What about Little White?", Ronald proudly declared as he looked at the little tiger.

Upon hearing him, the little tiger seemed became uncomfortable, as its expression changed greatly.

"You idiot, Is that a name given to a cute girl?", Luna reprimanded Ronald.

As if hearing what Luna had said, the little tiger nodded its head and looked down with a shy expression. Ronald was shocked when he saw the little tigers reaction, but didn't ask Luna, as she was still talking.

"Freya... What about the name Freya. It is a very good name for a proud, valiant and beautiful girl. Also, this name signifies war and death in other worlds. Though this name may not be suitable for a human who loves peace, it is very suitable for a beast and a tiger at that. Which had the in their blood."

"Uhmmm... Luna, how many worlds are there?", Ronald asked in curiosity as he heard what Luna said.

"You don't really have to know that now. Even if you know, that information wouldn't do any good to you, it will just add pressure to yourself. For now, just pay attention on getting stronger."

Ronald sighed as he heard Luna's answer and said, "I guess your right."

After realizing what Luna had said was correct, Ronald looked at the little tiger in front of him. It has been waiting for its name for quite a while. As the talk had gone on a different direction.

"Your name will be Freya. Is that okay with you?", Ronald said to the little white tiger as he made his decision.

"By the way, have you heard what Luna said?", Ronald asked the little tiger thinking that what he saw some time ago was just an illusion.

But contrary to his expectations, the little tiger nodded. Ronald was shocked when he saw this.

"Oh. I forgot to tell you, that when her soul had entered your soul, her soul became a part of your soul. And remember I am also a part of your soul, so the connection between you and her, can also be seen as a connection between with me and her.", Luna explained as she saw Ronald's shocked expression.