It was already the next morning, after taking materials from the wyvern I felt too tired, so we simply decided to sleep. Eleanora had forgotten on getting inside my Spirt Orb, so she was sleeping right next to me, cuddled between the blankets while hugging me tightly, her head was sleeping while resting over my chest. I had to admit it, she was rather charmingly beautiful.
"Hmm… Master… You're so adorable… Let me cuddle… cuddle…" She began speaking through her dreams, something I had not seen her do often. I was surprised she was able to dream in such a special body as that of a Spirit, but I was quite happy she was enjoying herself; I suppose.
"Eleanora, wake up already… It is morning." I said, gently caressing her face and then giving her a kiss in her forehead.
"Uguh?!" She asked, suddenly opening her eyes as she felt that kiss. I knew that would wake her up.
"K-Kiss…! You kissed me, my lord?" She asked.
"I do it often, what's so special?" I wondered.
"A-Ah… I-It's just…" Eleanora began to giggle childishly for a bit, but then realized she had her legs all over mine and was getting a good share of my body warmth, quickly jumping out of the bed due to the shock of doing something that was quite outrageous for her.
"S-Sorry for getting ahead of myself there…" She cried, bowing her head.
"I can't really get you, sometimes you're flustered about this, and other times you treat me as someone equal… Don't be sorry. I get that inside the Spirit Orb you might feel lonely, you're allowed to sleep at my side as much as you want." I said, quickly sitting on bed.
"Blake…" Eleanora said while feeling a bit better. "Yeah, it feels cold and lonely there. I don't remember ever being weak against such things before, but this world has showed me the warmth of family and friends, and also the warmth you've showed me these years… I can't help but miss it when I am alone."
"I see, it is good you've opened to me some more." I said. "For now, you're free to sleep wherever you want anyways."
"Thank you… I love… sleeping with you." She said while blushing a bit.
"That much?!" I asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Y-Yeah… Ah! Did it sound weird?" She asked.
"…Well, I am surprised something so little makes you so happy, but so be it." I said. "More importantly, I want to try to absorb the Wyvern Spirit Orb."
"Oh, good idea." Said Eleanora. "I wonder if you can though, isn't it a very high Rank?"
"I am wondering the same, let's try it."
I quickly took the watermelon-sized crystal sphere containing large quantities of mana and spiritual essence, and touched it, trying to absorb it.
[You can't absorb a Spirit Orb a Rank higher than yours.]
[Additionally, to turn this Spirit Orb into a Familiar, Level 4 [Create/Delete Familiar] and [Summon/Unsummon Familiar] Skills are required.]
"So I can't, there are restrictions, this thing is stronger than what I can take, huh?" I sighed.
I had already imagined it would turn out to be this way anyways, but still, it left me a rather bad taste.
"Huh, so it is not possible? That's such a letdown…" Eleanora seemed to agree with me.
"Grimoire, when can I absorb this exactly?"
[Whenever you reach Rank 2 in your Spirit Orb Cultivation.]
[Additionally, if you want it to turn into a Familiar, Level 4 [Create/Delete Familiar] and [Summon/Unsummon Familiar] Skills are required.]
[If you absorb the Spirit Orb before Level 4 in such Skills, the Spirit wont turn into a Familiar and you wont be able to do this after you reach such Skill Level.]
[It is recommended to wait until you grow stronger, master.]
"I guess I can't really use it for now… Not only I need Rank 2 Spirit Orb Cultivation, but also I need Level 4 [Create/Delete Familiar] and [Summon/Unsummon Familiar] Skills, well, that is not happening any time soon." I said, nodding to myself.
"For the moment, will you keep it?" Wondered Eleanora. "Though… If you consider selling it, you might be able to get a good sum."
"I agree, it would be a good idea to sell it- but no! I won't do such a thing yet." I sighed. "I'll simply patiently wait for my Wyvern Familiar, I'll be able to eventually summon enormous Wyverns for battle, what else would I want? Patience is a virtue I've had all these years, I can wait."
"To be expected of you." Eleanora said with a gentle smile.
"For the time being… About these Materials, can I make something through the Recipe Book?"
I opened the Recipe Book and saw the materials I had collected registered already in there.
[Lesser Fire Wyvern Scales (Unique Grade)]
The scales of a powerful Lesser Fire Wyvern, they possess resistance to magic damage and especially of the fire element, alongside giving greater defense than most normal metals, only comparable to mithril. However, recipes that use this level of material are not available yet.
[Lesser Fire Wyvern Liver (Unique Grade)]
The Liver of a Lesser Fire Wyvern, it contains a large quantity of Vitality, Mana, and Spiritual Energy which can be used for all matters of alchemy. However, recipes that use this level of material are not available yet.
[Lesser Fire Wyvern Fangs (Unique Grade)]
The Fangs of a Lesser Fire Wyvern, ferocious and strong, they can easily tear apart most basic types of armor. They're sharp and made to bite through bones, thick skin, and easily slice muscles, good for making weapons. However, recipes that use this level of material are not available yet.
[Lesser Fire Wyvern Claws (Unique Grade)]
The Claws of a Lesser Fire Wyvern, sharp and strong, they have the power to slash through most armor. They're sharp and made to slash through bones, thick skin, and easily slice muscles, good for making weapons. However, recipes that use this level of material are not available yet.
[Lesser Fire Wyvern Blood (Unique Grade)]
The Blood of a Lesser Fire Wyvern, sweet and slightly spicy, by drinking it directly, it can grant strong aphrodisiac effects and increases fertility in women. It can be used for all matter of alchemy. However, recipes that use this level of material are not available yet.
"I suppose I can't use it for much at my Level of Alchemy, I need to quickly practice more."