My life as a reborn monster

------Vexsus POV-----

I was happy to be free of those vines but a part of me was saddened at the loss of the warm, fuzzy feeling of drifting off into bliss. I know that what I was feeling was just a toxin that the parasitic vines would use to lull their prey into being docile while they were drained.... But still that feeling after the harshness and the stressfullness of almost succumbing to the rage inside..... It felt peaceful that's all I'm saying.

I looked to Howy and waited for the reason why he followed me. Don't get me wrong I appreciate him saving me but I still gave the order to not follow me. I didn't want to risk their lives just for mine, I'm not worthy of that sacrifice.

"Howy"

He jumped as if I startled him from a deep thought. He looked back up at me and seemed to shrink a little bit. But then I soon noticed a faint almost liquid like substance that seemed to slowly encompass him. He didn't act any differently and seemed to not notice. I on the other hand started to see that the liquid wasn't really physical, it was more like a feeling as I noticed a draw of mana from my eyes. I cut off the flow of mana and instantly the liquid disappeared.

"Huh? That's odd."

"What is? Did you see something?" Howy asked.

"Hmm? Oh, no it was nothing It was probably a squirrel or something."

(Skill [Aura Vision] has been obtained.)

I quickly checked the description of the skill and was happy that I now had somewhat of a personality checker, I could use this to really find out if someone meant me or my family harm. But I needed practice..... Sorry Howy, you'll just have to forgive me.

I quickly activated it again and the liquid appeared around Howy, It was a greyish color with brown streaks swirling around. I didn't know what colors were what but I can only assume that grey and brown were not good colors.

I cut off the skill and this time I took a good look at Howy himself. He looked worn down, his armor that was usually polished and well maintained was cut up and had puncture holes all over it. His breathing was ragged and shallow, His fur was matted and he even had some patches that was covered in blood.

I got up and walked over to him but stopped as he took a step back quickly.

"What's wrong?" I asked, I was just going to heal him I wasn't going to hurt him.

"I just.... I mean.... I'm worried you might become monstrous again and kill me. You looked so terrifying when I first saw you exit that cave and now you are calm... Something is telling me that it's almost like the calm before the storm and I want to run away."

"I promise I'm not going to hurt you, I can see that you've been through alot and I just wanted to help I swear. But I understand and I don't want you to betray your instincts so how about this."

I then crouched down and using a claw I etched a Healing circle into the ground with a line of symbols of my own making (just letters from Earth) that led back to a spot where I drew another circle where I would sit and supply the mana from. That way he could heal and get rejuvinated and not have to worry about his instincts telling him to run.

I sat down inside my makeshift circle and starting the spell. It took a little bit as I had to push the mana through the entire circle and then through the line and into the other circle. By the time I finished I was actually breathing harder than usual and my brain was hurting. Something told me I wasn't doing this right but I didn't have the time to correct my work.

I just focused on the spell and soon the entire thing lit up with a soft greenish glow and I knew it was ready. I waved Howy to sit into the other circle and when he did I saw an almost instant reaction as the circle got brighter and I felt a huge pull from my energies as it was transferred into him.

(The skill [Formation Creator] has been granted.)

(The Inferior Formation [Weak Healing] has been created.)

I recieved 2 popups that surprised me. Formation Creator? But haven't I already created something like a formation when I was using magic circles to enhance my spells? Why doesn't that count? I had a few questions about that but next the actual formation that I guess was newly created caught my eye.

I was confused as to why it was Inferior and also was named [Weak Healing]? Does that mean that it is absolute dogshit? I mean I knew something could have been done better but my Healing is always topnotch... I mean even the healing squad of my group can't compare....

"Vexsus, I feel a bit better but isn't your healing magic usually better than this?" Howy asked with a confused look on his face as he took a look at the formation around him.

"Ohhhh, Holy Shit.... Vexsus, is this a formation instead of a magic circle? Are you a Sorcerer and a Formation Master?" Since when could you create formations?" His attitude did a complete 180 at the thought of me using formations. I then remembered a few Manhuas from Earth where this was a huge deal. I needed to learn more about this shit... I got 4 new things in the recent week. 1 of which was hazardous but the other 3 were definitely good.

I needed help, I didn't care if it was an instructor or another Master (Although I don't really want to go down that path again.) But I needed someone to help me understand what I'm going through.

"I just tried to use a Magic Circle with a semi-permanent place so that way you could feel safer. I didn't expect to really discover something like this."

We passed the next few hours talking about the potential that me being able to create formations had. Soon however the day lost the light and the only thing we had to see around us was the glow from the Formation itself.

Well I should take that back.... Howy can use his affinity with Shadows to see in the dark and I had various forms of visions. I could either see heat or aura. I know it's not the best but hey better to have something than nothing am I right?

"Were you sent here by yourself? Or are the others following a trail you left?" I asked Howy after we settled down. I had already deactivated the formation after he was fully healed and I used a bit of smoke to create a kind of like a steam bath to keep us warm.

"Yea, they should be here by tomorrow morning. You were extremely fast and the only reason I found you was because of the massive trail of blood that you left behind."

I was relieved but also very nervous about what I would say to them when they arrived.... I knew I caused them alot of pain and worry, But at the same time I was doing this for Hannah, I just didn't expect something like this to occur.

"Get some rest Howy, Tomorrow is gonna be a busy day."

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[Aura Vision] - Able to see the aura of those around you. With the right training, can distinguish feelings and even intuition into surface level thoughts.

[Formation Creator] - Job given to those who can create formations using their own creativity instead of following a specific formula. Can create Formations Easily with just mana but can also create stronger formations if using the proper tools and items.

[Inferior Weak Healing Formation] - First Formation of the Formation Creator Vexsus, Can heal minor wounds and recover stamina at a great cost to the caster.. Utilizes the caster's vitality as fuel but can be used with any vitality fuel source (Monster Hearts, Potions, Etc.)