I'm sorry for so many info-dumping chapters. It's best for my readers to know this stuff so that it makes sense later on.
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I am preparing to enter this world soon as brakos doesn't need me for the book anymore. we have been talking and have agreed on a few things for my convenience.
One thing we have agreed is that my mind will de-mature to match my new body's age for the first 3 years of my life, to help avoid seeing/remembering things that I don't want to. My memories will remain partially sealed until then. This way I won't accidentally reveal important information while I am a toddler. After that, my memories will slowly return and I will start to mature faster than normal but still enough to not cause suspicion.
When I arrived, Brakos decided that he would speak to my new parents. He will explain that I am blessed by the spirits and will have powers different from normal people. He will also confirm that I am not a primogenitor to keep them from worrying. This way, should they notice I act weird they will think it is from this blessing. It's not a lie, I am blessed by a spirit and have abnormal powers and at birth, I will not be a primogenitor. I will gain my actual powers a few years later when Brakos finishes the book.
Brakos said that I would be able to use magic but I would have to learn it myself or find a teacher.
While in the library I have read a few books on low-ranking spirits so if I pursue making contracts with spirits I will know their typical personalities, powers and what kind of contracts they will ask for.
When Brakos finishes the book he will bring it to me he expects it to be done when I am 6 or 7 years old but it could change, he will stay in contact and update me. He also decided to give me 2 other books as well both bound to me but not as powerful.
All 3 books will have similar traits: 1. I will always know where it is, 2. only I can write in it, 3. each book has a spirit Brakos made (yes he can make them) who can automate certain stuff like the quest system taking notes and upholding the other 2 traits, and no the spirits are not sentient enough to make decisions. That are more programs that do what they are told. It does feel weird but brakos said if I want, they can evolve later on.
Each book has a different purpose. The first is just a simple notebook I can use to document and take notes of what things I learn in this world
The second is a book that allows me to cast a spell called [Appraisal]. When cast on an item or person, writing will appear in the book. The writing will tell me information about the target, allowing me to identify items and people and what they are if I don't know. This can also be used to document information I don't have time to write or could forget.
The third will be the core of my powers as a primogenitor, The Draconic Book we call it. When I unlock it I will gain the ability to write in the book and add details to my race. I won't have to do it all at once and can hold off on becoming one until I am ready so that will help.
Brakos did warn me that it would be extremely painful if I had my race look non-human as my body would have to transform to look like it. He said that transformation/shapeshifting powers are common among several races, like the Were Beasts. So long as I use [appraisal] on someone during their transformation I should be able to give us that power.
For the quest system I came up with we have worked it out. I can choose what I have to do for the quest and the spirit will tell me if that will work. As my race will be a type of dragon, in order to give us scales I will need to collect and use [appraisal] on a few dragon scales or a dragon itself.
The book itself is bound to me, is indestructible and only I can write in or just open it, this will prevent people from messing things up or finding out what I am doing.
While contemplating what I would do, I did start to feel guilty about just leaving my past life like it was nothing. I did come to terms that I had died and I will basically be replacing my family with a new one but It can't be helped. I have always been the kind of person to move on from things quickly but this took a while. Thankfully Brakos will keep me updated on my old family. Previous family? Past family? It feels weird calling them that but I will have to adjust.
While getting mentally prepared to go I had a thought and decided to talk to Brakos.
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"Hey, Brakos?" I said walking up to him
Brakos, who was sitting on a chair reading a book on soul-binding items, looked up and said. "is there a problem?"
"No. I had a thought and was wondering if you would be up for it."
"what would this thought be?"
I took in a deep breath and asked "Would you be willing to sign a contract with me?"
surprised Brakos looked at me with a raised eyebrow. "What do you mean a contract?"
"Just as you have told me about the spirits, you can make a contract with me and grant me certain things while I pay you for the help. I know you are doing all this for me in exchange for watching my story but there is something else I would like to ask for."
"Ok you have caught my interest, what is it you want and what do you offer?"
"For payment, I don't really know I just want to know if it's possible. Would you be willing to, later on, become a contracted spirit and join me on my adventures?" I ask in a somewhat shy voice
Brakos looked at me with curiosity and sadness in his eyes and smiled. "well I do like the offer I will have to refuse, I can't leave the library for too long, but I do have a counteroffer if you are willing."
saddened by his response but curious I ask "What kind of counteroffer?"
"Truthfully I was hoping to offer you this before you left but this work too."
"Now while I can't join you on your journey, what I can do is come and aid you from time to time. I will add quests from me to the book. The rewards will allow you to summon me outside of me coming of my own volition. When I am summoned I can give you 3 things."
"1: You can ask me a question and I can provide information on a matter depending on certain factors. I can't reveal secrets or information that you aren't able to learn on your own or through your connections.?
"2: I can bring you back here to the library and you can read one book that your soul can handle."
"3: I can temporarily stop time for you." Brakos said with a smile"