First One you see means everything to you
(Note- From the following chapters, I am going to change 'Master' to 'Lord'. There might be some mistakes in the future chapter so please kindly remind me. I will try my best to correct those mistakes.)
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Hearing his words, the bloodline stopped reacting and finally calmed down. It seemed like it was settled with its new name.
Tyler felt glad but he was still confused. He asked "You didn't answer my previous question. Although it is hard to understand you, I really want to know why."
"From what I know, from what I have experienced, only the strong get to choose. I am not strong."
Hearing his words, the 3D bloodline didn't reply. Instead, it was the branch that replied.
"Lord, you asked it but why didn't you ask me the same question?"
Tyler replied.
"It's because when you first came out, you were more like a child. I am sorry if it offended you but I thought that situation was similar to when a chick comes out of an egg."
"And, you don't think this is a similar situation because it has more knowledge than me, right? But, have you really considered what if it wasn't actually smart?" The sapling asked.
Tyler was stunned for a moment because this thought never crossed his mind.
"Yes, it devoured the law. It did what you tell it to do. And, it also helped me which indirectly helped you. But, it never showed its intelligence. I am not saying it is not intelligent."
"But, isn't it doing the same thing a subordinate would do for their Lords? It was just protecting you. It was just erasing the danger for you. And, when you thought something was dangerous for you and decided to stop, it didn't do anything against your order."
"It and I are very similar. When I first gained consciousness, you were the first person that I see. Even if I have these memories which allow me to understand the situation, it doesn't change the fact that you are my Lord."
"So, no matter how powerful it might be, it doesn't change the fact that you are the one who created it. Even if it was just a coincidence. It was created out of your blood. It just wants to keep you safe."
Hearing his words, Tyler finally understood its situation. He didn't know what to say. He felt extremely grateful for what it did. Tyler's mental energy floated closer to the sponge blood, almost touching it.
He wasn't able to show his emotions but he didn't hesitate to speak with emotions.
"Thank you for everything! I am glad that I was able to awaken you. My goals are crazy so I hope you will accompany me to the top and always keep me safe."
Giggle! Giggle! Giggle!
When he said that, the sponge started moving around like jelly and touching his mental energy. Although whenever it touched the mental energy, the energy got dispersed and once again condensed.
"Lord, are you forgetting something?" Sapling's voice rang in his head.
"Am I?" Tyler spoke in confusion. The flame was strengthening his soul and slowly transforming it. He has bonded with his bloodline. So, what did he forget?
"Lord, you haven't named it. Although I am your right arm, I still have consciousness. I need a name. I need a name. The sapling started throwing tantrum in his mind.
Hearing his tantrum, Tyler almost laughed.
"But, aren't you called 'God Tree Branch?"
"Can you even consider that a name? Isn't it the same as calling you human instead of your actual name? I need a name. Lord, please give me a name." The sapling shouted and kept throwing his tantrum.
"Alright! Alright! But, I am not good at naming. Let me think for a while."
Tyler fell into deep contemplation. He wasn't even sure if 3D was a good name for his bloodline. So, he wasn't sure if he could find a good name for his bloodline.
Eventually, though, a name came to his mind. This name was actually a personal name. So, he felt a lot of emotion coming out of his heart when he thought about this name.
"Carl. Since you are my right hand and going to stay with me forever, let's call you Carl."
When he said that, the sapling suddenly lost all of its excitement. It wasn't because the name was bad. Rather, it was something that held meaning to it.
"You didn't like the name? Why are you silent?" Tyler was surprised since the sapling wasn't acting with excitement.
"Lord, is it really okay for me to use that name?" Sapling asked.
Hearing his words, Tyler realized that the sapling had already read his memories. He understood why Sapling asked this question.
Tyler slowly smiled and said.
"I think you should get that name. You protected me. You protected Miao. And, most importantly, you protected and healed my mother. Dad once told me that a son should always keep his mother safe if anything happens to her husband."
"That is the responsibility of a son. And, when I was useless, crying for my loss, regretting my action, you healed her. You kept her safe. You are the reason why she is alive."
"Dad said if they ever had another son, his name would be Carl. I know I am not the one to side son for my mother but I believe she would be happy to have another son who would always accompany his brother and his mother."
"So, I think this name is fitting for you. A little brother who would always accompany me by my side."
Hearing his words, the Sapling remained silent for a long time.
"Lord, when I got my consciousness, I only had one thing in my mind. To keep you safe. Just like it, what I did wasn't for others but just for you. Even so, if this is the name that you think I should have, then I will have it."
"But... I will call you 'Lord'."