" Sorry, could you repeat?"

Rena felt that the strange dragon might be saying something important, but strangely, she couldn't hear what he have said.

" It's nothing. Just some old memories suddenly resurface in my mind."

The strange dragon avoided the topic and didn't want to answer, so Rena just let it go as nothing happened.

" Traveler from the distant world, your partner has come. I would like to have some more chats with you, but your time has come. Looking at your partner, I feel that the sacred ruin of guardian might be the place you are looking for. Just go this way, and you will soon find the ruins. Now, it's time to say goodbye. If fate lets us, may we meet again in the future."

After saying those words, the strange dragon was ready to leave.

" Wait!!"

" Hmm, what is it, traveler?"

" My name is Ray, Ray Carmelo."

" ???"

Ray's sudden words startled the strange dragon. He was now looking confused. Even with his thousands of years of experience, he still feels weird at the progression of this event.

" My name is Ray Carmelo. What's yours?"

The strange dragon was still confused, but he still decided to answer.

" Name.. A name was a fleeting thing to me. I have been called by more than hundreds of names in the past, but if I may choose, the name Xiansheng was the one that gives me some of my fondest memories."

" Then, let it be Xiansheng. Xiansheng, how about you join me and Rena in our journey?"

" ????"

Ray's invitation was unforeseen by the strange dragon. It was wild to suddenly invite someone in your journey, eventually if that someone is just a person you just met.

" Traveler, I'm happy for your invitation, but you should-

" My name is Ray, and I hope you could call me by my name. And one more thing, if it is about inviting a stranger on your journey, haven't we share the tea together? In my old world, there's a saying, being together is a hundred times better than being lonely. So let's enjoy the journey together."

Ray was smiling brightly with the sun behind him, multiplying the charm significantly.

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[ DING!!! You smiled brightly, charm +100]

[ DING!!! You positioned yourself exceptionally, charm +100]

'Geez, can you just shut up for a moment? I was in the best part right now.'

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" Hehe, Hahahahahahaha. Fascinating. You are the third interesting person I have met. If so, please let this old bone accompany you in your journey. I'm pretty sure that even though my power is just a shell of its former shell, I could still help you in some ways."

.

[ DING!!! Xiansheng (Geo daddy) wanted to form a contract with you, do you agree?Y/N]

Ray didn't think much and immediately agree. Looking at the so many "???" marks in Xiansheng's status, he knew that Xiansheng must be a pretty strong spirit beast. Furthermore, how could he reject if one of his favorite characters in his previous world wanted to join him in his adventure?

[ DING!!! Congratulation on establishing a contract with Xiansheng (Geo daddy)]

.

[ Spirit beast Geo Daddy (Xiansheng)]

[ Description: A former deity of Geo, he let go of his power for some reason.]

[ Lv: 15 (250*Sealed)]

[ Hp: xxxx/xxxx]

[ Bp: xxxx]

[ Passive: Earth body]

[ Description: With the power of earth, Xiansheng can continuously restore its hp. He couldn't be killed if he was still connected to the ground.]

[ Special abilities:

- Energy manipulation

- Earth pillar

- Geo shield

- Locked x10]

[ Special features: Since the host body wasn't able to bear the full power of Xiansheng, it could be used in battle mode for a maximum of 30s]

.

What the heck? This guy was OP, way much OP than the ugly beast of Skye. Even the limitation of 30s battle mode was no concern to Ray. The battle mode was only active if Xiansheng initiates an attack. If he stayed on the ground and only tanked the damage, he could be used indefinitely and still become unkillable.

Ray was elated at Xiansheng joining their party. With this, they would have a better chance to stay alive and leave this place safely.

' Hmm, cheerful Natto, Clingy cat, and Melancholic dragon. Why do I feel my party was getting weirder every day.'

Now, after Xiansheng joining the party, their destination is to go into the sacred ruin straightly. With the help of Xiansheng, they could worry less about the attack of wild spirit beasts, and even the grind of exp for Schwarz is getting easier since Xiansheng will tank the damage, while she would only need to focus attacks.

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....

Schwarz stats when they finally reached the sacred ruin.

[ Spirit beast Qilineko (Schwarz)]

[ A type of spirit beasts that dwells in the darkness. It was seen as an advent of calamity by some people.]

[ Lv: 18]

[ Hp: 340/340]

[ Exp: 50/380]

[ Bp:476

[ Passive: Omen and Destiny]

[ Special ability:

- Extreme agility boost.

- Sneer

- Scratch

- Dunkelheilt eyes]

[ Spirit beast equipment: Necklace of destiny, Phantom knife ]

.....

Extras:

" Hey Xiansheng, you said before that I was the third interesting person that you met. I get that the first person should be the traveler you mentioned, but who is the second?"

" Hohoho, why are you so interested, Ray?"

" Well, I was just curious, but it's okay if you don't want to talk about it."

Ray shrugged his shoulder. He was indeed pretty curious, but he didn't mind if Xiansheng wanted to keep it a secret.

" Hoho, don't jump quickly into the conclusion. It's just; the second person is considered pretty unique when compared to you two.

I still remember clearly the person with the green algae head. He said that he came to my residence because he gets lost along the way. What an interesting fellow."

Masaka, no way. It shouldn't be him.

" Furthermore, he keeps saying that he will be the best swordsman and keep challenging me into a battle. Hohoho, it is still funny when I remember every time I trash him."

" ..."