He closed his eyes briefly, feeling the low hum of his Curiosity Power, the unique ability granted not by bloodline or training, but by pure, relentless inquisitiveness — the drive to understand, adapt, and conquer the unknown.
But curiosity… wasn't passive. It could be sharpened. Fed.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
Host Initiates: Curiosity Amplification Protocol
Warning: Increased Curiosity accelerates information absorption, mimicry, and adaptability — but may cause obsessive tendencies if not controlled.
Proceed?
Sion's cold smirk deepened.
"Always."
[SYSTEM: Curiosity Power Enhanced]
New Sub-Ability Unlocked: Intellectual Predator
Effect: Host's mind instinctively prioritizes absorbing techniques, behavioral patterns, and environmental mechanics from unknown individuals, enemies, or objects. Learning speed increased by 70% when exposed to unfamiliar elements.
Passive Effect: The more dangerous or complex the unknown, the stronger the absorption urge becomes.
A faint thrill rippled through Sion's mind — a razor-sharp hunger sharpening beneath his calm demeanor.
His body remained still in the corner of the inn, but his eyes gleamed with quiet madness — the hunger for knowledge, for control… for the next unknown to dissect.
Nyx shivered faintly beside him, sensing the change.
"Master… your eyes again… you look ready to devour the whole city."
Sion's smirk widened slightly.
"Maybe I am."
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Want to:
1. Immediately test this power by observing a skilled fighter in the inn.
2. Stay still, let the system passively feed information as people move.
3. Focus on Elara again, now absorbing every detail.