I Can See Your Code

I see your code (123)

The spirit didn’t seem to understand the meaning of my words. At least if tilting your head is what I mean.

Obviously, this is my first experience in the world, so it’s not strange, but seeing that body language is being used, is that a realm of instinct rather than education?

Leaving behind the trivial questions that came to mind, I continued to talk to the spirit.

“Do you know your name?”

Contrary to before, he tilts his head.

“Where were you born?”

This time the reaction is a little different. The guy didn’t tilt his head, but shook his head.

I was a little surprised to see that.

Is it easy to communicate already?

In most cases, spirits do not talk to each other. In fact, rather than being a living thing, nature is closer to a shape with a body. It’s kind of like why bother talking about things that just need to exist.

However, once they exist in the material world, they understand that it is a language, but of course, it is not possible immediately after birth.

Usually, he only understands a simple greeting after hearing a few thousand words, but this guy listened to only three words I said and did it.

Is it like a gifted person from the spirit world?

It feels like I have a smart child, so I am very happy. I opened my mouth with a satisfied smile.

“Can you understand what I’m saying?”

He shook his head and nodded slightly. Does it mean that you want to know? I thought I’d get used to it sooner, so we continued chatting.

From the stories of my colleagues in Layton to the situation where I am heading now.

He began to tilt less and less, and by the end of the conversation, his eyes twinkled and he looked at my mouth.

a little cute I smiled and stroked the spirit’s head with my finger.

“I want to give you your name, but is that okay?”

This time he nodded his head five times. I guess it means that you don’t build it right away and what you do.

He stroked the boy’s head again and fell into deep trouble.

For any being, a name is important, but to a spirit, a name has a much greater meaning than other races. It is to the extent that the personality of an object is determined by its name.

It can be seen as a string that holds a spirit with a faint identity to the material world. So you can’t build it in vain. You can’t change it later by going to the office.

“Well… … .”

The first thing that passes through my mind is the names of famous spirit kings. Minerva of the Wind, Ifrit of Fire, Elquineth of Water, Trowell of Earth.

It’s not bad, but it lacks originality too. There are also guys who are still active active duty.

I frowned slightly.

This is harder than I thought. Since spirits are asexual beings, I didn’t want to give them a name that seemed to be tied to one gender.

They have different personalities depending on their attributes, but the one thing they crave for freedom is that all spirits are the same.

Thinking that far, a good name came to mind.

“How about Rivera?”

The boy tilted his head and looked up at me. It’s not that I don’t know the meaning, I’m just asking what it means.

“It means freedom. If you don’t like it, I’ll think about it again.”

A small smile spread across her small face, and she nodded her head once. do you mean good?

I also smiled softly and opened my mouth.

“great. From now on, you are Rivera. Freedom from being tied down.”

As I finished speaking, I suddenly felt a tickling sensation on the back of the hand opposite the one holding him.

I quickly looked down and checked. A tattoo with water, fire, earth and wind inscribed in a large circle in the north, east, west, north and south directions.

That was definitely the proof that I had signed a contract with the spirit.

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How about giving it the name of freedom so that you don’t get tied up with anything and just getting tied up right away? If I had to ask, wouldn’t it be comparable to a scammer or a spoiled parent?

After getting out of the forest near the city, as he was wrinkling his expression, a puzzled voice intervened in his head.

―You didn’t say that you signed the contract because you wanted it anyway? If that’s the case, I think it’s okay if you don’t feel too guilty about it.

“… … Can you see my face in your clothes?”

-Yes. I don’t have any eyes, am I? I use fuel to perceive my surroundings, not my gaze.

“… … .”

I’ve never put in such a detailed setting.

After all, this world. I mean, too many of these things came out of nowhere to say I made it myself.

I sighed and turned my head to the side. There Rivera continued to look around her with her eyes full of interest.

“It’s true that the contract was signed because he wanted it, but it’s because something is unsettling. Should I call an innocent kid a sweetheart?”

―Isn’t that true? I thought it was for the purpose of a contract anyway.

… … This pricks the sore spot. Rather, it is believed that I should have known and received the Spirit Stone of Cardalos. Even if you’ve heard all of the conversations with the captain of the guard.

It seems that you have understood me too well in a short period of time. Is this really the essence of the empty era?

“At the time, I never thought that such an innocent child would come out. I mean, most of the spirits aren’t cheap from the moment they’re born. Of course I thought he would.”

―It is difficult to understand. Whether you’re seducing an innocent spirit or a ruthless spirit, the essence of your actions will be the same in the end.

“This is a guilt issue. Besides, it’s impossible to sign a contract if the spirit doesn’t want it in the first place. So don’t talk like I’m about to do something really bad. Anyone who hears it will be misunderstood.”

―Then it doesn’t matter anymore because you wanted it?

At that, I sighed again.

“That’s when he said he knew something. You signed a contract right away before I even explained it to you.”

Seducing and cheating are two completely different things. According to the original plan, we were going to show off a little bit of the cerebral aura after talking properly, but all those steps were omitted.

Besides that, there was another problem.

―It seems like he doesn’t really care.

As Suba said, Rivera must have been listening to the conversation here, but she was just busy looking around.

That’s one of the reasons that makes me even more upset. Looking at that innocent face, it really makes me feel like I’m some kind of con artist.

“… … .”

If you had known this would happen, would you have taken the contract first before naming it?

You are an adult who gives a contract to a newborn child. I’d like to know what it would be like again.

As I let out a sigh that I do not know how many times, Suba spoke to me.

―Masters sometimes tend to take things too seriously.

“What does that mean?”

– It literally means. I understand that the contract is important to the elementals, but isn’t that the same as the name? It’s only natural to want to sign a contract with the person who woke you up and gave you a name.

“… … .”

―Don’t think too hard, just ask Rivera. Do you ever regret signing a contract with yourself? If that’s the case, then I think it’s time to reconsider.

After a moment of silence, he nodded.

Certainly, according to what Seba said. It’s a bit complicated, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a law to cancel a contract with a spirit. It wasn’t my style to groan like this.

Probably because it was my first experience of being a newborn being, I was nervous without realizing it. Well, even when I was on Earth, dealing with children was a little difficult.

Not because I hate it, but because it’s difficult. It was because I was worried that I might have a bad influence on me because I am at my age to absorb everything.

I raised my hand without saying a word. Rivera, who was constantly looking around, saw it and flew away quickly. Then he sits on it and tilts his head and looks up at me.

It was the first time in my life that I saw such bright eyes, so I avoided my gaze first.

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My heart is too engrossed in worldliness to endure such a thing.

Suba said as if it was absurd.

―You have found one of the Master’s weaknesses.

“shut up.”

I cut off the connection with Suba in my head, and explained the contract to Rivera.

It took me longer than I thought to fly forward and tilt my head every time I avoided my gaze, but the content itself was perfect.

Even the Spirit Kings included a story that they were not familiar with, but Rivera’s reaction to all of them was simple.

—… … ?

He started looking at me in a way that said what to do.

… … Judging from the intelligence I’ve seen so far, it’s probably not that I didn’t understand what he was saying. I’m a little worried because it seems like it doesn’t really matter what it is.

Should I give them some training in case someone I don’t know asks me to follow them?

―Look at that. Didn’t I tell you it wouldn’t be a problem?

“… … You’ve been disconnected, but what the hell are you talking about?”

―It is also one of the functions.

“Find out all his functions, how many, and report back later. Erase all useless things.”

Ignoring Suba’s voice, he faced Rivera’s eyes without avoiding it. The dazzling eyes draw a large arc. Without realizing it, my fingers started stroking the boy’s head.

Even Byron couldn’t stand it.

After enjoying a moment of peace like that, I said with a serious face.

“Rivera, there’s something you need to know, even if the contract is over.”

He tilted his head, looked at my expression, and nodded with a serious expression on his face. It was as if a child was mimicking an adult, and for a moment I almost burst out of laughter without realizing it.

But I endured it with superhuman patience. Because what I’m going to talk about now is that important. Maybe more than just about contracts.

“I know it’s still hard to open your mouth, but for now, just remember this. Because it is the most necessary word for you to live in the world.”

Again, he looked at me with a stiff face and nodded. At least, I felt a little reassured that he seemed to be taking my words seriously.

I kept a serious face and continued speaking.

“Come on, follow me. stop!”

—… … ?

“It’s a magic spell that prevents bad people. If someone other than me tries to approach you, do you have to shout right away? got it?”

Rivera tilted her head for a moment, then nodded firmly as I emphasized it over and over again.

great. Education is not perfect for this. I smiled contentedly as I looked at Rivera, who was stretching out her hands in front of me according to the movement I was told.

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