Just flying through the air and using some space mana in his wind mana manipulation Walker managed to speed up he and Midnight much more than they had been moving before. The shard of anon was not able to speak or even show any sign of understanding. It appeared Waker's usage of space mana as well as mixing it with wind had been enough to stun him.
It was a fair response though. Anon, and now the shard golem anon, had only ever experienced water mana in the deepest of forms. While as a glacial gazer anon might have seen more, it was very clear that the dangers of other forms of mana enough to reality know them, let alone, space mana.
The space mana that Walker had used was an entirely different and mysterious feeling to Anon who was also influenced by the biffs and manipulation of mana around him. For most people though, they would exclaim something in amazement or want to know more, Anon's entire world view since he had been created as a shard golem wasn't even able to comprehend why it was amazing.
This was a lack of knowledge and full memories but a single part of memories that allowed for communication, learning, and sharing of specific abilities. Walker made a mental note since if he or another were to learn skills like making shard golems, there would be some downsides.
It was easy to see that a shard golem missing certain pieces of information may act differently than what might be expected. While the shard golem would surely not turn against the main body that created it, there was a chance that there could be an issue with how the golem interacted with others changing perceptions others had.
Making their way to the grand mapping hall was one of the priorities on Walker's list, however, he was going to meet Current first.
Before they had even landed next to the part of the lake within the water dragon territory, Current had already shown himself in full dominator dragon form. Current had been helping Terron, and eventually moved to assist with some water ways that were causing issues for the exploratory teams and merchant boats.
However, he had just returned to see how the other projects were progressing that he had a hand in. Some of which were focusing on the developments of underwater farming fields. This was not just because there were underwater herbs that needed more attention. It was because there were bulk food items that could be grown in the water that would be able to help hold up as better food options when traveling due to the fact that they could be dried and preserved much more easily. They could also be rehydrated much better than other food options too.
His head turned and eyes focused on the top of Midnight's head where the shard of Anon sat taking in everything rapidly, the crystalline eyeball was moving as if in a frenzy, unable to understand or able to comprehend whether or not what it was seeing was actually there and real. This is what many who came to Genesis thought at first though.
The best part was that this was just the water dragon territory. There was so much more to see too.
"What is this being that you brought with you Walker?"
Walker had originally believed that Current had just been within this form while resting within the lake of his territory. Now though, Walker understood that Current had sensed the unique water mana within the shard of Anon and that was what had made Current take his full and proper form to see what this was all about.
"This is Anon, specifically it is a shard of Anon, a glacial gazer from the deep water elemental planes. He made this shard golem so that he can see the world and learn of it to sate his curiosity safely. If Anon were to travel here only death would welcome his form. Extremely powerful control of ice and water mana as a whole along with a long life. In return, extremely weak elemental resistance for any mana that is not water."
Current was looking at Walker in amazement since the density of the water mana that made up the shard of Anon's golem body was too perfect. To him, it felt as if this was some intensely potent form of water mana brought here and unable to even be interacted with. That was just the strength that the shard of Anon had over the water mana around and making him up.
"This shard golem will learn of the world while anon rests and recovers. After some time it will be absorbed back in to the full body to share the memories of the time spent here. I thought you may want to learn a little about the way purer and denser water mana is manipulated. So far I've heard some information about string will to purify and condense water mana in to ice without any additional manas influencing it."
Noticing the gleam in Current's eyes, Walker knew he was more than right. Current would be able to see where his perception of water might have halted or where he could be wrong entirely. It wasn't necessarily that Current was failing in manipulating water mana, just that he had grown within the world where water mana was less pure, dense, and used but all beings within it.
"As long as the body is not damaged and the core is not exposed the shard golem should be more than safe. So far it's drawing in water mana to maintain the dense blue glacial body it made. It's small but it's able to speak using water mana easily. So, I will trust you to show it around and learn a bit in trade."
The quest that generated was simple and had no reward from Walker at all. Taking this quest was a reward within itself. The knowledge that could be gained by better communicating and also showing a better experience of Genesis was exactly what could be called a grand reward for the quest as a whole. Current had the potential to take a very large step or find a more immersive path in his study and acceptance of water mana.
"I will ensure that this new ally is given the best of what we have." Current took his dragonkin form in a whirl of water before holding a hand out to the anon shard. Anon had been watching and listening the entire time, it knew exactly what was going on and sensed the dense water mana within Current.
However, it was clear the anon shard knew very well that Current was looking for more in terms of himself. That Current wished to delve in to the hidden aspects of water mana even more so than what others may even consider pursuing or thinking about.
With a flick of tentacles, different forms of water balls floated around. Some gathered slowly as the water condensed and others more of a mist that created its own cool feeling.
"Impossible…" The anon shard spoke out realizing that the weakest water balls it tried to make were not under its control. That the water had been mixed with ambient manas and began to change becoming part of the environment around them.
"No, that's nature. The world lives within its own balance with other manas. It is mixed. It is natural. It inspired life and death while creating wondrous mystery that even a hundred life times could not be enough to comprehend. Let me show you more." Current was even more dedicated feeling that he couldn't at all manipulate water the way he had just seen. But he could share why the smallest of water had been lost from the Anon shard's control.
Midnight and Walker shared a look of pride and comfort knowing that the traveler they met would get more than just a little benefit from Current's attention.
The dragons were playing unique and in depth roles within Genesis. Rise and Mordant focusing on the grand mapping hall was a surprise but in that led to more growth. Terron building the next city was perfect. Ignus remaining focused on alchemy was pushing new heights for potions beside Remey.
The only dragon who had seemingly disappeared lately in to smaller tasks was Ventus. Yet, Walker had a feeling that she would be arriving at the grand mapping hall sooner than later. Especially since he knew her children were guarding and looking over small demon villages that had begun to prosper as of late.
"Let's go see what we can find on the maps. Maybe we can look in to where some unexplored areas are or even see if we can spot a few more wanderers arriving." More wanderers were sure to arrive, Walker needed to greet them and offer them quests to begin building relationships.
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