*Grrrrrr*
Zura had laid there for a while curled up, but it's not as if he was doing nothing. He spent exactly 1 hour, laying on top of the Condor's corpse, simply attempting to get a feel for every aspect of his body, and even still he felt that he had only just scratched the surface. He could feel something blocking his probe into the deepest parts of himself, and he did not need to guess what it was.
{Is there a reason why some of the energy in my body cannot be accessed?} He asked, though he knew the answer.
[System and host have integrated. Thus, energy is distributed between system and host. Host is able to access all information through the status screen and system.]
'As I thought. This thing is essentially telling me that if I want to know my condition or the full extent of my abilities, then I am required to rely on it. Bullshit.]
Imagine if a human were to save someone from a crisis and immediately after they inform that saved individual that from that period onward, they would assist that individual in achieving all their goals and ambitions. What would one truly say to such an altruistic savior? An intelligent person would say "thank you, but no thank you". Why? Because smart people know that nothing in any world is free. In order to gain anything, a price must be paid. However, the system is essentially advocating that it will work for Zura and help him grow to become the strongest entity in the world without a single condition being stated. Such a thing could only convince a fool to partake in that kool-aid. However, Zura is stuck with the system and he knows not what it wants from him, nor will it allow him to have complete control over what is supposed to be his own body. To a normal person such a symbiotic relationship could be accepted, however to Zura, there is only one response for a system that would force itself down his throat, even if it did "save" his life. That is submit or get the fuck out of the way.
{System, why is it that you sometimes speak in a stilted and detached manner, but in other instances, like when you said that I should not move, you speak with a personal tone?}
Zura was not overly interested in the answer, nor did he believe he would get one. He knew that the time to break down the system was not yet at hand, nor did he yet have a concrete idea as to how to go about it. However, that did not mean that he would just let the system be comfortable. Not when it wasn't to his advantage.
[System initiates responses designed to achieve the best result depending on the situation.]
'Good answer.'
{Sure you do.} Zura stated with a sarcastic intonation.
[…..]
Zura uncurled his monstrous body and laid flat on his back with his limbs splayed and took in a deep breath. *Phew* "Fuck, I feel good." He stated upon release. The gust of air traveling all the way to the ceiling that stood at least 100 feet above.
Despite whatever game the system was playing, Zura had to admit that he currently felt better than he had ever felt in his life. He felt like his body was capable of doing anything and he loved it.
'If I can imagine it. I can achieve it.' He smiled at the thought.
*Grrrrr*
"Ah, yes." Zura looked to the left, out the corner of his eye, and could see the baby birds sitting without moving in the nest.
"They must be hungry. So am I."
Zura raised his left hand and reached for the nest, but it was no where near his reach. However, after a few moments, the nest began to vibrate, then *Shooo* it flew off the rock that held it near the ceiling and right onto Zura's waiting wing.
{System, what tier am I?} He asked as he held the nest up with his palm that could now palm the entirety of the nest.
[Host's current tier is unidentified. Most probable tier 3 or tier 4]
{Is it because I have the energy within me of a tier 4, however I have it isolated?} Zura raised what used to be an eyebrow, though now it was just a smooth leathery skin, devoid of the fur that once coated his form, as he referenced the energy he trapped in the balloon like space.
[Most probable. The life essence stimulates the bodies potential allowing the shackles placed upon the soul to release and absorb energy, increasing the tier of the body, mind, and soul of the being. Host's shackles were released, however the dilution of energy was interrupted before distribution.]
'So the system cannot confirm the energy stored in my soul? Good to know.' Zura remarked to himself.
{What are the different tiers of beasts? Text-form. I want to read it.}
Zura scanned the information as he raised one fingernail and moved it over the shoulders of the now squawking birds, removing their heads from their bodies. And then threw one into his mouth.
'Tastes better cooked.'
[[Beast Tier:
Tier 0: Mortal Beast (No affinity with natural energy)
Tier 1: Awakened Beast (Absorbs energy from environment to strengthen being and produce innate techniques)
Tier 2: Majestic Beast (Control energy in body to enhance innate abilities to influence matter. i.e. Basilika's eyes, Condor's Wind Cutter)
Tier 3 Mythic Beast (Influence world energy to manipulate natural laws. i.e. create lightening, fire, ice)
Tier 4 Sacred Beast (Limited Influence over world energy to go beyond natural laws. i.e. defy gravity, manipulate matter, telepathy)
Tier 5 Spirit Beast (Transformation/Human Form - Manipulate World Energy/Sense Universal Energy]]
Beyond/Celestial Realm (.......)