Chapter 11: Talent Awakening?
Soon, Eureya felt her body become hot.
She could feel something changing within her, and she could sense a strange energy in the air.
"Is this life energy?" she asked.
"Yes," Ace replied.
Then, since she was now part of his collection, he was able to view her status. He opened his system interface and clicked on the name "Eureya."
Name: Eureya
Beauty: 9
Favorability: 91
Age: 37
Talent: Gold
Affinity: Water
Cultivation: None
Breathing Technique: None
Abilities: None
Innate Abilities:
- Mist Domain:
Creating a mist domain that blocks all sensing ability and restrains vision.
Ace was surprised that she had awakened her innate abilities.
And what kind of luck she has, directly awakens gold talent with only a 1% chance.
In the potion description, it showed that there was indeed gold and even higher rainbow talent.
But according to the memories of the original Ace, there were only three types of talent in the kingdom: white, blue, and purple.
"What about affinity? She has elemental affinity, but I don't."
"Maybe I could also awaken my elemental affinity when I consume a Talent Awakening Potion."
"However, I only have 400 system points left. First, I need to buy her a breathing technique in order for her to absorb the life energy in the air."
So, without hesitation, Ace opened the system shop and browsed the breathing techniques. There were only four kinds:
Inferior Breathing Technique:
- The ability to absorb a small amount of life energy in the air.
Price: 1 SP
Excellent Breathing Technique:
- The ability to absorb a decent amount of life energy in the air.
Price: 10 SP
Elemental Breathing Technique:
- The ability to absorb a great amount of elemental and life energy in the air.
Price: 100 SP
Celestial Breathing Technique:
- The ability to absorb life energy and the essence of the Sun, Moon, and Stars.
Price: 1000 SP
With his current points remaining, Ace had no choice but to buy the Elemental Breathing Technique.
Once he bought it, to his surprise, it wasn't integrated into his mind; rather, a scroll appeared in his hand.
Looking at the silver scroll, Eureya couldn't help but ask, "What is that?"
"This... this is a breathing technique. Try it," Ace suggested, handing over the silver scroll to Eureya.
Hearing his words, her eyes lit up with excitement. She immediately took the scroll and opened it.
Inside the scroll, it was recorded which meridian paths to follow when absorbing life and elemental energy.
Excitedly, Eureya left Ace's lap and sat beside him, closing her eyes and following the instructions in the scroll.
All of a sudden, life energy and water elemental energy gathered around her.
Bit by bit, the green and blue dots of light, representing life energy and water elemental energy, were absorbed by her.
After some time, she opened her eyes and excitedly jumped into Ace's arms. "Thank you! Because of you, I can now cultivate!" she said excitedly, giving Ace a kiss on the cheek.
"Here, take it back. I've already memorized the content of this scroll; I don't need it anymore," Eureya stated, handing the scroll back to Ace.
Ace accepted it; after all, he also needed to teach Nerissa after he went back, and he needed to buy another Talent Awakening Potion for her.
Right now, he only had 300 system points left, and since he didn't have a system space, he needed to buy an item that allowed him to store his belongings.
Ace opened the system shop again, looking toward the equipment, and among the equipment, there were the accessories.
He found a space ring and clicked on the description.
Space Ring (Unique Grade)
- 1 cubic meter of space.
- Needs blood recognition.
Price: 100 SP
After looking at it, he bought it without hesitation. Soon, a silver ring appeared in his hand.
Eureya, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw a silver ring appearing in his hand; after all, Ace was staring at a blank space.
Ace immediately bit his finger and dropped blood on the space ring. Once he felt the connection, he put it on his finger.
With a thought, the silver scroll in his hand disappeared and went directly inside the space ring.
He tried it again and again; the silver scroll appeared in his hand and was then stored inside the space ring.
Ace could feel that every time he used the ring, a small amount of his life energy was consumed.
"Is that a spatial item?" Eureya asked, her eyes full of amazement.
She knew about them because the knights boasted that they saw the count use similar items.
"Yes, it's called a spatial ring."
Looking at her sparkling eyes, she seemed to be saying, "I want it... I want it too."
Ace shook his head. "Don't worry; in a few days, I will also give you one."
"No need; you've already given me too much," Eureya refused, but her eyes betrayed what she said. Seemingly guilty, she lowered her head.
"Here, take this," Ace took out the five gold coins he had left and also bought 50 pieces of blood crystal.
"This... this is too much; one gold coin is enough," she said, placing the four gold coins back in Ace's hand. "And this red crystal, what is this?"
"That's a blood crystal; it contains a large amount of life energy. Why don't you try to absorb one?"
Hearing his explanation, Eureya immediately tried to absorb one.
A few minutes later, she completely absorbed it.
She was surprised. "This blood crystal is extraordinary! I could feel I can cultivate up to tenfold compared to absorbing the life energy in the air."
"You're so good to me. You and I only have romantic encounters once; what if I ignore you after this?"
"It's fine; I trust you."
Hearing his words, Eureya smiled and hugged him. "Thank you," she whispered.
"The rain has no plan on stopping, and it's already dark. I need to go back now."
Ace nodded; after all, he also needed to go back. What if Nerissa was waiting?
"Okay... let's go," he said, stepping forward and carrying her like a princess.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the gate of the knight fortress.
Ace put her down. "You should go back now. As for me, I will wait here for a while to avoid suspicion."
"Thank you," Eureya whispered, her eyes full of tenderness. Jumping into his arms, they kissed passionately in the dark, their bodies soaked from the rain.
"I should go back now."
"Okay... Let's meet again tomorrow afternoon at the same place," Ace stated.
Eureya momentarily paused, then continued.
After some time, Ace also reached his house. The door was opened, and the oil lamp was lighting up the room.
Inside was an anxious Nerissa, waiting for him to return.
Nerissa didn't know why, but the image of Ace could not escape her mind.
Upon seeing that Ace had returned, Nerissa stood up. "Where did you go?" she anxiously asked.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. I went outside to obtain something."
"Alright, explain that to me later. First, remove your clothes and change into new ones," she interrupted, closing the door and helping him change clothes.
Once he finished putting on dry clothes, Nerissa dragged him to his bed to sit down.
She glared at him. "What did you do outside that made you come back so late?"
"I went to get this," Ace stated, buying another Blue Grade Talent Awakening Potion. The potion directly appeared in his hand.
"What is that? A potion?"
"It's indeed a potion, baby, but it's different from what you know."
"This potion is called the Blue Grade Talent Awakening Potion."
"Once consumed, it allows you to awaken blue-grade talent and above," Ace explained.
Nerissa was surprised upon hearing his explanation. "But... does such a potion really exist?"
"Yes, it does... it's already in front of you, then he handed it over to her.
"Is this for me?" she asked, her eyes wide in shock.
"Of course. Drink it quickly; once you consume it, you should be able to cultivate."
Nerissa stared at him for a while, but she denied it.
"You should drink this first. I'm already old, but you... you are still young."
"This potion is extremely helpful to you," she explained, giving the potion back.
"It's fine, baby. I already consumed one, so no need for you to worry. He was moved by her, so he hugged her and kissed her lips.
Listening to him, she didn't insist anymore and drank the potion.
After some time, Ace checked her status.
Name: Nerissa
Beauty: 9
Favorability: 93
Age: 40
Talent: Rainbow
Affinity: None
Cultivation: None
Breathing Technique: None
Abilities: None
Innate Abilities:
- Divine Telekinesis:
The power to control objects and elements using the mind.
"What the hell? What kind of luck is this? She's even luckier than Eureya and directly awakened a rainbow talent."
"Although I don't know if this is the highest talent, the system's description of the potion must not be wrong."
"Congratulations, baby! You've awakened a rainbow talent," Ace said excitedly, taking out the silver scroll containing the Elemental Breathing Technique.
"What is rainbow talent?" she asked, bewildered at the excited Ace.
"Baby, you should know that in the whole kingdom, there are only three types of talent."
"That is white, blue, and purple."
Nerissa nods in agreement.
Ace continues, "In truth, there is even higher talent than purple; that is golden and rainbow color."
Surprised, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course, why would I lie to you?"
"If what you said is true, does this mean my talent is two levels higher than purple?" she asked, her eyes full of anticipation.
Although she was a woman, she also wanted to become stronger, especially in a world filled with danger.
"Indeed, you're so lucky baby; you've awakened the highest talent," Ace explained in confirmation.
Hearing his words, she was filled with excitement.
Then, Ace also gave her the Elemental Breathing Technique to learn.
Although she had the highest talent, she didn't have any elemental affinity.
At the same time, Ace used the remaining 50 system points to buy a blood crystal for her to absorb.
To his surprise, she only needed to absorb it for thirty seconds, unlike Eureya, who took three minutes to absorb the blood crystal.
"I didn't expect Nerissa's talent to be so amazing. With such speed, as long as she has enough resources, she could easily increase her cultivation."
Observing herself and the life energy surrounding her, Nerissa was very happy.
"Thank you, baby. You endured being soaked by the heavy rain and going back at night all because of me."
"I'm sorry; you've suffered a lot," Nerissa whispered,gently stroking his face.
"So, I've decided I will stay here tonight to accompany you," she declared, kissing his lips.
"But before that, I'll need to wait for Nhor to fall asleep; after that, we can do whatever we want."