Chapter 38 Companion (2/2)
Alex did not miss Asteria's word emphasis, which she made pretty obvious. So, that means…”
”A Traveler cannot just always travel alone.” Asteria said, interrupting the words that Alex was about to say. ”Sure, a Traveler will have a Guide with him, but the role of the Guide is to guide the traveler. A Traveler will also need someone joining him on his journey. And this someone will be called…”
”A Companion.” Alex finished Asteria's words for him, and he was surprised that the word felt somewhat pleasant to his tongue. ”So, you are going to turn Alina as my Companion? Care to explain more about that?”
”Gladly.” Asteria replied with another smug grin.
”.....”
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”Now, it might sound like the Companion is a fairy loose concept, but let me explain it to you quickly.”
Alex, Asteria, and Alina all knew that they are under limited time now so Asteria decided to use one of her unique Fairy Magic to impart information to Alex and Alina.
Asteria's magic skills might be lacking in the offensive and defensive aspects, but it is efficient on stealth and information gathering.
”!!!” Both Alex and Alina felt slight throbbing on their heads as they felt information flowing inside their minds.
With both of their brain capacities improved by becoming Espers, both Alina and Alex were able to withstand the flow of new information.
”So that is how it is huh.” Alex muttered as he mused on the information given to him. ”It is actually really simple.”
According to Asteria, a real Traveler cannot just travel alone. A Traveler must have a group with him to travel, and this group will be real Travel Group.
According to Asteria, a Travel Group will be composed on 3 types of people.
The Traveler, who will serve as the one travelling between worlds and performing missions there.
The Guide, whose goal is to guide the Traveler and purchase items and abilities from the Endless Monarch.
And finally the Companion, whose goal was to join and assist the Traveler personally on the missions.
In terms of the benefits received, the Traveler and the Companion were just the same.
The Companion's body will also be rebuilt to accommodate all types of techniques and abilities.The Companion can also buy items and abilities from the Endlesss Monarch too.
But that is only here where the similarity lies.
In terms of lifespan, the lifespan of a Companion is safe from the Endless Monarch, as it will not be manipulated or tampered by the Endless Monarch in any means.
And unlike the Traveler, whose lifespan was used to purchase items and abilities, a Companion uses a different currency for purchase.
This currency is referred to as the Contribution Points.
Contribution Points will only be obtained by the Companion if he/she contributes or helps the Traveler in any way that will be beneficial for the Traveler.
The more that the Companion assists the Traveler, the more Contribution Points the Companion will get.
This Contributions Points can then be used by the Companion to purchase Items and Abilities, and if needed, extra lifespan too.
When Alex reached this point, he felt somewhat jealous of the companions, as he thought that they had it easy.
But when Alex continued on going through the information given to him, he realized that he was mistaken.
Excluding natural and man-made reasons, there are 2 ways that a Companion can die.
First is by not helping the Traveler at all.
A Companion's goal is to assist and help the Traveler. IF the Companion does not do any of this at the duration of the mission, then this Companion will be instantly killed.
Second is when the Traveler dies.
Once a Companion decides to accompany the Traveler, it will be a lifetime choice. If the Traveler dies, then the Companion will also accompany the Traveler until death.
”Wait, now that I see it, it seems like this Traveler-Companion thingy is only meant for couples.” Alex thought to himself as he realized that large amounts of trust must exist between the Traveler and his/her Companion if they want to co-exist harmoniously.
Of course Alex did not say his thought out loud, as it will just make the whole situation more awkward.
After scouring more information, Alex also saw the way to become a Companion.
It was actually just simple.
If a Traveler and a Guide sees someone with a good potential to be a Companion, then they will offer it a chance to become a Companion. If that person disagrees, then the deal will be off. Of course, this person's memory will be wiped away by the Endless Monarch to prevent complications.
”So, what do you two think? Being a Companion is the best choice for Alina now, right?” Asteria said as she looked at the two triumphantly.
”Well…” Both Alina and Alex looked indecisive, as they struggled to say something.
”Oh come on Alex…” Asteria pouted as she saw Alex's hesitation. ”If Alina becomes your Companion, you will receive some bonus gifts that you will surely like! The same thing goes to Alina too! If you become Alex's Companion, you will also receive some bonus gifts that you will like!”
'Maybe its just me, but you sound like those people that sell stuff in midnight shows.” Alex said as he winced from some of his memories. ”You just sound the same as them. Cringy, pushy and relentless. No wonder you became my Guide.”
”...….”