" Oooh!" I exclaimed," So then can I just give it a fake name in the mean time,right? People won't know the difference as long as it doesn't register as a skill with no name after all."
Skills were ability,yes,but not everyone will know its true use if its hidden well enough. That's why there were 'fake names' after all.
Although it had its unknown drawbacks,if need be, one can hide its intended use to prevent discontent from others. People hated when one misused their skills.
If your skill is Run then why use it to Swim. Just because they are both used to move fast doesn't mean they are allowed to use it like that. It was almost blasphemous.
"Correct. But the name needs to be first accepted by the skill.Only then can the name be rendered useful by the skill."
This wasn't like the other world. Skills were living. Magic was living,thus communication between things that were thought to be impossible were now possible. It was just a matter of how.
"Well I guess you are right. It is a good skill after all,one that let's you even see the future after all. But what should I call it by? From what I can tell,it is a skill that let's you see the future upon meeting certain conditions,so...," pondering for a moment,"if flashback is for seeing the past,then for seeing the future would be Flash Front right? So what about it,is it to your liking?"
The two skills,appearing as two almost transparent balls of light of different colour in my minds pace, then paused for some time as if discussing amongst themselves in a language that he couldn't understand,although right in front of him.
The first skill,one related to the mind was glowing and giving a splendid show of serene blue light.
The second skill,one related with foresight,was glowing and giving a splendid show of dazzling golden light.
It was a beautiful sight.
After the brief silence,the skill glowed brighter as if signalling its acceptance of the name.
Then suddenly,I felt a sort of burning imprint deep within me. It was hot yet cold at the same time. A change had occurred just after the naming process.
The skill then changed to an almost golden red light. It had also undergone a similar kind of change due to the naming.
A link was formed between the two parties. The forming of the temporal contract between the two entities was now official.
Although not a complete one,as long as one is bound by this they are to ensure the well being of the other party according to the rules and regulations placed upon them by the Laws Of The World.
The contract was one between the user and its skill and it stated that since the skill was now part of the user until the contract could hold,the user was allowed to draw power from the skill. The skill could also draw power from the user for its own self benefits. A mutual extraction from the other on agreed terms and conditions.
Advantageous when used well but detrimental when used against them. Giving another a sword and hoping they don't misuse it.
The contract would be complete when initiated while the skill is residing within the user. Terms of the contract could still be decided on partially by the two parties as long as it went according to what was allowed.
The longer the terms the shorter the contract period. The contract terms and lending power will increase upon discovery and use of its true name.
Now the contract was formed,I was now able to draw power upon it.
"This is an amazing power,"I exclaimed as I felt an increase in vitality and stamina.
"With this I can confront issues with even more confidence."
My mind was racing. My heart was boiling with anticipation.
"I already have a couple of things I want to try out with this,"I said,a wide smile forming on my face.
He paused for a moment. He continued with a sigh of relief," I can finally live life like I have always wanted. I can create a path to the top through toil and effort that actually amount to something unlike the dead end of a world called Earth. I will be able to save whoever I want and kill whenever I please. This world is like a battlefield and they are about to have another competitor for the top of the summit. Who can ever stop me?
As if to answer him,the penalty finally kicked in. His eyes started becoming swollen red with blood pouring out of his mouth,ears and every part of his head that bleeding was possible. He vomited blood. It was extremely vile and revolting. He was feeling weak throughout his body,almost as if he would collapse at any moment.
"Just my luck. So is this the penalty or will there be more variations as time goes on?"I said in exasperation.
If there were more,it would be troublesome to say the least. I didn't know if this damage would be passed on to my real body or still remain in this astral form and dissappear after the future vision ended.
The skill did not answer. This was something that I would have to experience firsthand.
With that,I was forcefully returned back to reality. The body was a wreck just like it was in the future while in spirit form.
I wanted to try out some thing I learnt but I would have to wait. Recovery comes first. If just using a skill for the first time could result in something like this,then the path I want will be the ever more difficult. I have to proceed with caution and prepare countermeasures for whatever scenario may occur. I had the power to after all. I cannot let myself die easily. I'll do whatever it takes to achieve what I want. I will help the demibeasts from their struggle. I owe them that much for telling me about those stories.Then proceed to travel the world and discover more while following my heart and dreams.
A true passion to think of,right?