I worked hard and managed to increase my barrier skill to level three yesterday.  My barrier is now able to become larger, and I assume it is stronger. I had also managed to discover two new barriers. The first is the soundproof barrier, any noise that happens inside will not escape. The second is the magic barrier. This barrier blocks magic much better than the original, but it allows physical objects to pass through. The original barrier blocks both magic and physical attacks but is not that strong. I can't break it by punching it, but enough magic attacks and it will shatter like glass. I have high hopes for the future though, I feel that once I max out the skill level, I will be able to do some interesting things with barriers. 

But today is for hunting and planning my new home. I made sure I had all my supplies. I really need to make a weapon. Alex studied kendo in his life, so I want to make a katana. I even know how to do it in the traditional way. So, my house is definitely going to have a smithy. 

After I checked and made sure I had everything I would need, I set off into the forest. After about five minutes I started hearing signs of wildlife. The beast suppressant really works well. But I don't think it will even bother stronger enemies. I wonder if there is a stronger version of it?

Oh, speaking of, there are some herbs. I had walked into a large patch of herbs, some of which are used in the repellant. After gathering them all I continued on my way. I walked as quietly as possible, trying my best to not make a sound. I had one major problem with my barriers currently, they are not mobile. Once I place one, it stays there. I would love to cast the soundproof barrier on myself, so I could run through the forest without making noise, but I don't know how. So, for now, we sneak. 

After I had tiptoed through the forest for about thirty minutes, my detection pickup up some massive lifeforms to the south. I hesitated because they felt really powerful, but they are close to my home, I should investigate. Eventually I talked myself into it so I changed course and walked that direction, making sure to mark the trees that I passed by with my dagger. I had made it with Creation magic, but it said low quality in the description... I guess I can't just start out making legendary gear. I was sneaking my way closer and closer, finally I heard movement ahead. The wind was blowing into my face already, so I don't have to worry about my scent at the moment. 

As I moved closer, I heard a mournfully soul chilling song echoing through the forest. I immediately felt tears dripping down my face. When I approached closer there was a large part of the forest that was burnt and destroyed. The sun overhead was covered by clouds flashing with lightning. There in the center of the devastated landscape was a large red giant, standing at least eighteen feet tall. It had large black horns curving out of its forehead, and tusks extending from the corner of its mouth. I hesitated to use Analyze, but I noticed there was something strange going on. It had its hands extended grasping something. But its arms were grey, and the grey kept creeping up further and further. I decided to use Analyze as I was pretty sure this Devil was turning to stone. That is what it looked like, the devil from Alex's world. Analyze

Race: Oni- A demonized human cursed by the Gods for their offences.

Legendary Rank Monster 

Occupation: One hated by the Gods, Bringer of Calamity, Maneater, Evil Spirit, Breaker of Kimon  

Agility of the Oni Lvl Max

Strength of the Oni Lvl Max

Cunning of the Oni Lvl Max

Legendary Regeneration Lvl Max

Fire Magic Lvl Max (Flames of Surtr)

Lighning Magic Lvl Max (Thunder of Narukami)

Weather control Lvl Max (Eclipse)

Curse Magic Lvl 7

Catastrophe Magic Lvl Max (Grand Cataclysm)

Disguise Lvl 8

Concealment Lvl 9

Magic resistance Lvl Max

Curse of Unrelenting Hunger

Curse of the Oni

I was so shocked I almost fell on my ass. A Legendary ranked monster! The grey was spreading faster and faster, the Oni roared in anger. In moments the grey had reached its chest, and all the while, the mournful song continued. As the Oni roared in defiance, I covered my ears. It was not as loud as the Dragons roar was, but it still hurt. Finally, the grey crawled up its neck, there was fear in the Oni's eyes as the grey continued creeping higher and higher. The grey finally engulfed its entire head and the statue exploded into a large cloud of grey dust. It the cloud I saw something bright red fall towards the ground. 

I coughed as the dust engulfed the entire area. I used wind magic to blow it away and clear the air. As the mournful song still continued, I approached slowly, and there broken on the ground, I saw the most beautiful bird I had ever seen. It looked like I would imagine a Pheonix would look, but the color of its feathers continued to shift and change as it continued its song. An ever-shifting dance of white and crimson. The shifts in color seemed to be in tune with its song, it was mesmerizing.  Its tail was very long and had seven colors and looked like they were made of gemstones. Pearl, bronze, emerald, diamond, crystal, gold, and copper were the colors of its tail feathers and the colors continued to shift and blend up into its body and wings, like it was made of ever-changing glowing gemstones. If it didn't look so broken it would have looked like something Divine. 

I approached slowly, and warily cast High Heal on the bird. Its eyes snapped open, and I saw intelligence in them. I remembered what the Dragon had said and didn't dare to use Analyze on it. It had after all just killed a Legendary monster. Unfortunately, I suddenly felt that same feeling that I had from the Dragon, that this bird was looking through me, though it didn't seem quite as invasive as the Dragon had. I could tell that it was in my mind though, looking at my thoughts and memories. It only lasted a short second. But that was enough for me to stop healing and back pedal in fear. I was shaking and crying again, I had only wanted to heal it. Why...I cast my strongest barrier and curled up into the fetal position on the ground. 

Suddenly its song changed, and somehow, I could tell it was one of acceptance and forgiveness. The change only lasted a few seconds though and the song once again became mournful and sad. The bird used its broken wings and beak to crawl towards me. I just sat there on the ground and stared blankly. It crawled and sang until it was right before me, and that's when I noticed how big the bird was, it was larger than a full-grown human. It raised its head and shattered my barrier with a light peck of its beak and continued to crawl towards me. Once it was right in front of me it lowered its head and looked me straight in the eye. I was still shaking in fear, but I still attempted to cast High Heal once again. I assumed it was what it wanted. But the bird was suddenly once again in my mind looking at who I was and who I would become. Suddenly the search was finished, and her feathers all flashed Emerald in what felt like acceptance, then its feathers turned back to her white coloration while blue swirled in harmony with its song. 

It was still looking me right in the eye. Its eye was also seven colors and looked like the most beautiful jewel I had ever seen. Suddenly I heard a young female voice speak directly to my mind. It could still talk to me even though it was singing. 

~"Do not waste your magic child, I have started my final song, once begun it cannot be stopped, there is no saving me now. That brute caught me right after I had given birth, I normally would have killed him instantly, but it took all my power to protect my daughter. Even though I am now bound to die, will you give me your aid?"~

"I w-was already t-trying, if I can't heal you h-how can I h-help you?"

~"Hold out your hand child, and swear on your magic and name that you will not betray my trust, I beg you to do this for me, think of it as my last request"~

I was in doubt, in serious doubt. I just wanted an orc sandwich... 

~"Quickly child, I don't have much time left! "~

"F-fine, I, Remmi Ekatn Eotia, swear on my magic and my name, that I shall not break your trust as long as your request to me is just and within my capabilities." After I said my oath my body flashed with magic, I was still scared out of my mind, and seeing a Legendary monster turned to dust did not help calm my heart. I was just hoping to make it out of this alive.

After my oath, the bird looked completely shocked for a few seconds, but suddenly shook its head as if to clear it. All the while she continued singing her song relentlessly. 

~" I request you form a contract to protect my daughter. Love her and care for her and become the family I no longer can. You too are alone and so you can help and comfort each other. And listen to me well Remmi of Ἑστία, never again say your name aloud. Never tell anyone your name again, unless you have the strength to slay the Gods themselves, you must keep your name a secret. Nobody can know of it!"~

"Ehhhhh, why not? And your daughter, where is she? How can I help her? I can barely help myself you know; you should know, you looked at my memories right! I am so weak I have almost died on numerous occasions already! How can you trust me with your daughter?"

~"There is no one else I can trust more than you. Now hold your hand in front of me, I will hand her to you, she will know how to look after herself after the first year, until then she will subsist off of your Mana. As for the matter of your name, it would be too dangerous for you to know the truth until you can protect your thoughts from the strongest of foes. Don't worry about that old lizard, he will keep your secret, he is interested in you after all, otherwise he would have killed you, and probably the rest of the continent for your offence. As for your strength, it will naturally grow in time. Now hurry please, your hand!" ~

I held my hand out at her final reprimand. She pulled out one of her feathers and quickly pecked my hand before placing he feather in it, making sure it was smeared with my blood. As I was about to jerk back my hand I watched in shock as the feather morphed into a small seven colored egg, and a giant golden magic circle flared around us. 

~"Her name shall be Kanta, say her name aloud to finalize the familial contract."~

As soon as she said that a message from my status popped up.

 The Adarna Bird wishes to form a familial contract with you please give her a name to accept the contract.

"Her name shall be Kanta." I said with conviction. 

The light flashed and I was left with an egg in my hand. 

~"Thank you, Remmi. Please care for her and tell her how much I loved her and wished I could have been with her, and remember what I said about your name, tell no one. Goodbye, and thank you..."~

As soon as I heard that last thought that sounded like a sob, her song ended with a sense of somber finality. When it did her entire body disintegrated into golden dust that quickly swirled around the egg. Slowly the dust spun around in a vortex and was all absorbed by the egg. This all happened very fast, and as soon as the dust was entirely absorbed by the egg it flashed in a bright light and vanished. 

I panicked for a moment until I noticed there was a seven colored feather tattoo on the back of my right hand. "Well that just happened." I got up off the ground once I realized I was still inside of a dangerous forest. I looked around at my surroundings, the entire area was still devastated and covered in stone dust, making it look like the whole area had been turned to stone. I shook my head at the unbelievable happenings. First the Damn dragon and now this. What is wrong with this forest... 

I turned around and followed my tree markings back towards home. As I was walking back, I looked at my hand sporting a colorful new tattoo. I'm too young to get tattoos you know.  I wondered what the deal was, so I decided to channel some of my Mana to my hand. As it gathered, I focused and could tell a very small amount was being absorbed into the feather. I finally made it back to my base and walked down to the lake and sat at my picnic table. I ran my hand over the cool and smooth marble as I pondered everything that happened. I sighed. "I am weak." What do I need to do to get strong exactly. Thinking back that Oni had maxed out magic. How did he do it? Was he just really old, does it take a long time? I looked at my new tattoo. I swear I saw the colors shift a bit. Thinking of the bird's song, I decided to sing a song for it from Alex's world. A song from one of his favorite musicians. A song that John Lennon wrote and sang when he was grieving for his own Mothers loss.