Dimensional Descent

[Bonus chapter for 350 ps, next at 700 :) see? I can smile through the pain]

[ *Ping* ]

Leonel stood in confusion. Usually, the dictionary would respond right away, and even if it didn't, it would tell him that the information was omitted. So, what was going on?

A moment later, the hologram of his father gained life to it once more, causing Leonel's eyes to light up. It seemed his father had left more than one recording behind. Since this one activated now, it must mean that this was quite important.

"You finally activated this, little cry baby?" Leonel's father shook his head. "It's about time."

Leonel bit his teeth and remained silent, he refused to fall for the same trick twice. His father had gotten him once, but if he got him a second time, he would never live this down. So, he only silently watched as his father picked at his ears.

Luckily, it seemed that his father was already satisfied after tricking him once.

"I'm not certain which Familiar you've managed to get your hands on, but if it's a Metal Spirit, good. If it's not, it's still good. Regardless of how useful a Familiar is to you, remember to treat it like a partner and a friend. If I find out one day that you've treated it as a tool, I'll peel a layer off your ass with my palm."

'... So vulgar...' Leonel almost couldn't refrain from rolling his eyes.

"If you're smart, you've probably understood from my words that the most important part of a relationship between a Familiar and a Force Crafter is friendship and intimacy. The more in sync your hearts are, the better the results will be.

"If you've managed to find a Metal Spirit, just say 'Yes' and the dictionary will direct you to that recording."

"Yes." Leonel replied

father smiled, pushing

our Morales Clan took them to be our favorites, they were quite looked down upon by

Familiars one might think of first. Wind Spirits are especially beloved by those who focus on the Force Art aspect of Force Crafting. Natural Intelligence Spirits have calculative minds far beyond that of us humanoid creatures.

recognized as one of the best. Those with Metal Spirits are the best at crafting small and intricate

large and complex can be created without the small and simple. Thanks to this, our Morales Clan has a reputation in craftsmanship that puts dwarves to shame. One day, when you're confident, take a look at the mechanisms of that dictionary I left you.

Leonel's father laughed heartily.

Familiar your official companion is a long process. There's no such thing as making it submit. Well... there is, but I would never allow you to do such a thing. In fact, if you ever come across someone

the reason Leonel's moral code was like it was, was

moment. Leonel felt like his father was trying to decide

you two become inseparable. Take it to nice environments, treat it to nice food, and don't keep

Leonel nodded in understanding.

comparison to other spirits, have a very high demand on the dexterity of their partner. I've left a step by step training plan for you

too long on Force Crafting. Your old man has made this mistake before. If I wasn't so fascinated with it in my youth, I would be ten times more powerful than I am

old man really wasn't joking, then maybe his reaction

ended, Leonel took a deep breath and walked to the Metal Spirit. It was still bouncing

plopped down and formed a little puddle as though pouting. Leonel really couldn't help but think that it was quite

Be free

of the transparent cube, the Metal Spirit shot up like a spring and hit the ceiling. Then, without a pause, it rebounded

little guy might have some resentment toward him for keeping him locked up for so long, but it really was like a child. Its memory was short and the only feelings it seemed to have for Leonel were those of gratitude for setting it free. It didn't

Spirit grew tired of its new environment and settled down onto the table. Force began to whizz around it,

and allowed it to do

already faintly feel it dissipating. That probably means that I'll need to wait for the lab to replenish itself every time I finish

that old man left behind for