Redo: Grimoire System in the Apocalypse

Geth wasn't sure what he should do. He actually felt a bit awkward in this situation.

Hadn't he come here for the sole purpose of killing this creature..?

Now, he was witnessing his brilliant Tame feeling miserable over the state of this Boss.

:Direwolf King, Lvl 75 (Boss); HP- 132/365,700:

'Kane...'

His tame looked up from his kneeling position. Geth could feel his sorrow the moment their eyes met.

'Come closer, Human.'

He froze. That was definitely not Kane's voice.

'Fret not. I merely want to meet the one responsible for taking care of my son. And the one who will be taking care of my nephew.'

With every word, Geth could feel the power of the creature reverberating in his mind. If they had tried to take this beast, he wasn't sure it could have been done without casualties.

His instinct told him that everything would be alright. Even if they didn't, he refused to leave Kane there.

Geth strode forward with both confidence and respect. Kane shifted into a seated position as he noticed his master's approach.

'You walk with confidence. The way that any pack leader should.'

The Direwolf King sent its thoughts once again when Geth was in a position to look in its eyes. 

'I apologize that I have to greet you like this. It wasn't my intention.'

"Why would you be so cordial when we've slaughtered so many of your kin?"

The Direwolf flinched, and anger flashed in its eyes before settling back down.

'I don't blame you. We do what we must to gain power. It was one of my own kind that put us in this situation.'

Its eyes wandered pointedly toward the chain that wrapped around its muzzle.

'The Mana in this place drove my descendants to act as mindless barbarians. Their minds only became more bestial when the wolfman treated them as vermin.'

A surge of hate appeared in the Direwolf King's eyes once more as its health dropped by a few points.

"Wolfman?"

'Yes. Most of the upper Tier members of the Beast Race are humanoid. The same can be said for the Dragons and Demons.

It is said that some share blood with the Gods to make them that way. Though... That was long before my time.'

The wolf closed its eyes, and Geth could see that it was communicating with Kane. He patiently waited to the side, wondering if he should do anything to help.

Geth wasn't sure he could even if he wanted, but he could feel the emotions passing between the two creatures. It was heartbreaking.

'Albus. Why-'

*Sigh*

'In order to merge the first ten worlds safely, we had to take away the creatures' minds. Well, to be more specific, the Formations blocked off anything outside of instinct.

Lower Tier creatures, such as the Goblins, really wouldn't have mattered.

However, the Tier 3 and 4 creatures could have easily broken the containment Formations. Not all Direwolves would be as open to communicating with Humans as what you're witnessing.'

Geth tried to imagine these Bosses and Sub-Bosses bursting through the Formations and heading straight for areas with a sizeable Human populace.

It would be disastrous.

Before their conversation could develop further, the Direwolf King's eyes moved back into him. 

'You don't have long before many Races will be running rampant. You will need to prepare my son and nephew thoroughly before then.

Let them spend some time with that chubby man heading this way. He can further unlock their Bloodline Potential.' 

"Is there nothing I can do to free you?"

Geth looked at the chains tying its body to the stone slab. He wasn't being too trusting. He could end its life with a single attack if it chose to change its tune.

His mind was on having both a powerful ally along with something that could adequately train the Direwolves that they'd tamed.

'Hmph. I can see those thoughts in your eyes, Human.

Though, I don't blame you. Forming an alliance would be beneficial to both of us in the coming days.'

The Direwolf King looked at its chains once more.

'These chains won't dissolve until my life force is drained. Otherwise, we might could work something out. Just promise to take good care of my pack.'

Geth nodded.

'Good. Then head over to the back wall, you'll find two hidden doorways.

One contains items that you and your comrades may find helpful. The other is an exit that leads out into the forest.

Taking that will allow you to avoid the hateful Humans outside.

They have enslaved and mistreated many members of my pack. Should you decide to free them, I would be grateful.'

Geth really wasn't sure how to take this information. What's the difference between Taming and enslaving..?

Could it be that those above were just capturing and beating creatures into submission?

'There are many types of Tamers, kid. Keep that in mind.'

Albus' voice sounded out, being heard by both Geth and the Direwolf King. The giant wolf's eyes shifted to the floating book.

'What a fascinating creature. The wolfman had something similar, though his was rather crude.' 

Both Albus and Geth froze for a moment.

"Are you saying that the creature that captured you also had a Grimoire?"

'A Grimoire..? I suppose so.'

The wolf looked at the book once more.

'The wolfman used it to create these chains. Outside of that, I can't guarantee that it was the same.

Now, I don't have much time. Walk down to my paw and place your hand against it.'

Geth looked curiously at the wolf but did as he asked. His hand looked like nothing more than a newborn's when pressed up against the giant paw.

A searing heat forced its way into his palm, etching a strange, paw-like Rune there. As this happened, Geth could see the life force of the Direwolf King drop well into the double digits.

'That is my seal. There is enough power contained to share with two others. I recommend the chubby Human be one.

As long as you have that, Direwolves that are part of my Bloodline will treat you as if you are one of them. 

Remember that other packs can also sense this, and not all of us had the most amicable relationships.'

Geth nodded and looked toward Kane, who was still sitting beside him.

"I'll give the two of you some time. Thank you for your blessing, and I promise to take care of your pack as best as I can."

'Farewell, Human.'

Geth walked away, a strange feeling in his gut. He had killed so many of its pack, and now it wanted him to keep them safe?

He just didn't understand.

*****

'Son. That Human is more of a Beast than even the wolfman who captured us.

Make sure to stay on his good side and work hard to keep up with him. Don't become a hindrance that he will need to leave behind.' 

'Yes, Father.'

The two Direwolves' foreheads pressed gently together. As the larger's life force faded away, it had one lingering thought.

'Whatever that Human really is will change the world.. I only wish for my children to be a part of it.'