I inspected the spray bottle with great curiosity, this was definitive proof that this world had advanced civilisation, I had no knowledge of human society but with my first meeting with another one of my former kind and now seeing this marvel of technological advancement, I couldn't help but get a little excited!
'Whats in here system?'
[ Herb Mixed Medley, contents unknown, purpose most likely to ward off magical beasts, strong mental and soul dampeners present in spray. If ingredient used to make this is found, further list of ingredients can be manufactured ]
Mental and Soul 'dampeners?' I had no clue how this thing worked but somehow using this, that man was able to completely ensure that his vegetables wouldn't be preyed on by wild beasts, I was completely ok however, this must be due to my being a KRYPTID or the system, which are one and the same technically. I had so many ideas on how I could use this, could I weaponise it? Spray once and then attack the magical beast to extract that sweet sweet status sum? Or maybe I could save it and use it as a defence against stronger beasts I have no business being next to.
BAH, who cares how I use it?! This thing will prove invaluable in the future I just know it!
There was enough for barely 10 or so sprays, it was temporary but if 50 ml was enough for that huge area, I think much less will be needed when used point blank. I covered my new treasure in leaves and twigs, somehow building this makeshift cover was calming to me, is my inner bird nature finally showing itself? After a few minutes I had completely hidden it, ready for use whenever I need it's assistance.
I emerged from my bush home, renewed with vigour and hope! I needed to continue my journey to gain more strength, but staying here, near human civilisation wasn't safe for me at all, and it seemed that magical beasts steered clear of this area. Normally that is a big plus, but when I'm seeking lizards to destroy it really isn't.
I contemplated how I could manage to take down those lizards, it seemed like they travelled in packs, maybe the one I managed to smash down was a stray who got cut off with his friends or something? I didn't know. My soul power, while being strong if I used it the system way, was something I was very unfamiliar with, I could train but that takes a significant amount of time to show results and I could meet that pack any moment now, If I used soul power my way, in short bursts, it becomes increasingly unreliable...
Aha!
'System, am I currently able to use magic?!'
[ No, your species does not meet the current requirements to channel mana, only species of rank E or higher may channel mana in any capacity ]
Well there goes that idea...
Second aha!
All this time I've been trying to use my soul as my ace in the hole, the one trick to my pony... but another card I hold over these magical beasts is the mind of a human! And the memories of a thousand Bear Grylls episodes and almost naked men on youtube building traps!
Eureka! I knew what I had to do!
'System, mark this area on the minimap as home please'
I marked my bush home, I need easy access to the spray in the future but I couldn't drag it with me, it was almost double my size! But before I abandoned it, I had an idea... it was dangerous but it needed to be tested! I lay the spray bottle on its back, nozzle pointing up and the lever touching the floor, I then jumped onto the body of the spray, it's liquid shot out as a funky smelling dew, I jumped yet again, covering my body with the spray's content, I did this once more before leaving my home.
'System where are the-'
[ ? ]
'Nevermind'
I wanted to ask the system where I could find other magical beasts, weaker ones I could test my theory on, but I used the system so much that using it as a crutch even longer just made me uncomfortable. I set out on my way, eager to test my hypothesis on the creatures of this world!
I trekked up a hill, waded through a small river and climbed on rocks to survey my environment, I saw no sign of any magical beasts, the only signs of life were the brightly coloured insects or the occasional bird that flew overhead. This might've been due to the spray but I might've just been unlucky, I kept going for a few hours until out of the corner of my eye, I saw one! I peered through the crevices of the stone which separated my eye-line to it's scaly body.
I didn't know if it was one of the same lizards who so brutally chased me, but seeing those green scales infuriated me, ew imagine having scales, clearly feathers were a superior form of skin covering! I stopped my slightly worrying thoughts, was my brain really being taken over by bird instincts?! Gah whatever, that's not an issue at the moment, I haven't started crowing at the crack of dawn or anything... yet.
Focusing on the situation at hand, I spied on the lizard, it seemed to be sleeping on a sunbeam, it's head resting on a rock, how peaceful and serene was this scene, and how fun would it be for me to destroy it! With ill-intent I slowly creeped out from my hiding spot and crept closer and closer, each step meticulously chosen to ensure the quietest form of trav-
*SNAP*
I slowly looked down at my feet, beneath what I had imagined to be a soft pile of fresh leaves, was a hidden twig, a dastardly evil stick! Could stick's be sentient in this world?! I didn't know but I felt like this branch was laughing at me beyond the grave!
*Rustle*
I then looked up from the stick, the lizard which was sleeping so soundly was woken up... I looked at it, and it looked at me. I looked at it, and it looked at me. And I looked at it, and it RAN AT ME.
Using it's amazing dexterity, it leaped towards me, this lizard was considerable larger than the one I had killed, even larger than the ones that chased me! I had the system's soul power feature up and ready to go concentrated on my legs, but I needed to wait... just a bit longer.
With each bound the lizard advanced a terrifying amount, seeing this on earth would've caused me to have a heart attack I'm sure. The lizard was scarcely 10 metres from me when all of a sudden it dug its claws into the dirt, rearing it's head back and flailing it's tail around.
It couldn't halt it's momentum and with me sidestepping away from it's tumble, the lizard crashed into the rock I had spied it from initially.
Another meal served up to me on a silver platter! What am I Gordon Ramsey? Thank you world!
I took my soul power infused leg and smashed it down on the lizard! Using every bit of strength I had, I pushed the lizard's head down into the dirt!
*boing*
My foot sprang up, almost causing me to stumble and fall, the lizard's skull was reinforced with some sort of protection! I know I was weak overall but I thought I would do some damage at least! The lizard was stirring awake, once it got up I was sure it would hightail out of there the second it got the chance, no, I needed this things Status Sum added to mine!
Thinking quickly I rushed behind the boulder, I bent down, my back against it and used my legs, pushing against the rock! The stony surface hurt my back but I didn't care, I needed this thing gone, for my strength and for my security!
With a bird chirp/yell, I pushed the boulder over, tipping it onto the lizard's head.
*sqUElCH*
[ You have absorbed, Lesser Green Lizard ]
I once again, felt the intoxicating feeling of having my body's strength increase, it hadn't gone up as much as I thought it would, last time the change in feeling was huge, this one was much more tame.
'Show me my Power Level now please!'
[Showing PL now]
Rank F+
• HP : 28/28
• Attack : 12/12
• Constitution : 17/17
• Dexterity : 29
• Wisdom : 53 -same
• Intelligence : 5 - same
• Magic Power : 5/5
• Spirit Power : 509/509
Yeah it's a lot less than last time... The gap in strength between me and the lizard was much smaller now, was that why? My wisdom and intelligence stayed the same, judging by how the monster had jumped at me without a second thought already made me assume it was an idiot, this only proved my theory. I flexed my wings to show off my new strength, I could've sworn I saw a bulge! I imagined a buff baby chick in my mind and chuckled to myself, silently ignoring the horrible scene of a crushed lizard that was right in front of me.
I scampered down the rock, making my way back to the bush/home I had made for myself, it was getting dark.
I had tucked myself into bed, the spray by my side as a guardian angel of sorts, it was really an invaluable gift, if that nut-head didn't care so much about his plants then maybe I would be dead today! Thank you, plant man, I appreciate it!
I was about to close my eyes when I noticed a small exclamation mark by the side of my minimap, what's that mean?
'What's up with the exclamation mark bud?'
[ 1 important alert, expand information?]
I sat up from my bed, I was shook.
The last time the system had an "important alert" for me, it told me my life was in danger. I was confused, since then I've been drinking and eating regularly and no alert had been given at all in the past few days?! Was something else wrong?!
'Yes expand' I calmed my panicky thoughts and focused on what lay ahead.
[ Evolution pathway has been unlocked for current species, options displayed below ]