While all 12 cities buzzed with chaos—news channels streaming live footage from Shelter City 8, forums erupting with theories about the PTF and the mysterious third-generation mutants—Adyr stepped slowly out of the simulation chamber.
"Just as I thought... upgrading talents to level 4 is harder than expected," he muttered, a faint frown crossing his face.
But the issue wasn't merely reaching level 4. The real problem was proving it.
Especially after increasing his [Sense] stat, he believed his Observer talent was ready to evolve. Yet the simulations at Player Headquarters weren't enough. Despite offering up to 75% realism, they still fell short. For the system to truly recognize a level 4 talent, simulated conditions weren't sufficient. It needed to be real—an authentic situation, observed under authentic pressure.
And this wasn't his only concern.
