"Brother?!"
When his younger brother suddenly fell silent, his gaze vacant, the boy panicked completely.
Sokol calmed down and patted his younger brother, signaling that he was fine.
He did not dare let his mind wander, afraid the Spirit Network would abandon him, yet he had no idea how to respond to it.
In his urgency, a massive ring of light immediately projected itself in his mind, surrounding him.
At the same time, streams of Enchantment messages surfaced in his heart, including the Spirit Network's rules, primary functions, usage tips, and more.
"It really is the Spirit Network!"
Sokol's emotions surged, and his body trembled with excitement.
He could not understand those unfamiliar terms at all and could only force himself to remember certain actions forbidden by the Spirit Network.
[Please first choose a designation for yourself. This designation will be visible throughout the Spirit Network. It may be your real name, an alias, a nickname, or something else...]
Sokol thought for a moment before saying in his heart, "Askund."
It was his family name. Other than him and his younger brother, no one else knew it.
Perhaps, in many people's eyes, two lowly paupers did not deserve to have a family name.
[Designation confirmed. We recommend that you complete more personal information. You may choose to disclose or hide any item of information...]
Sokol glanced through it. They were all common details that could be filled in automatically with a thought.
He found breathing increasingly difficult. His body felt hollow, and his dizziness worsened. Not daring to delay, he hastily filled out several entries and submitted them.
[You have connected to the Spirit Network. Current region: Realm Tianyu—Planet Toril—Faerûn.]
``` [The Spirit Network has detected that you are in poor physical condition. Would