Chapter 73 - Picking A Skill (1/2)
Chapter 73: Picking A Skill
“Please elaborate Sir Sarand How did you err?”
The director of the Skill Library was a ure in Henry’s mind The man would never stoop so low to take part in worldly matters, yet he had just openly admitted that he had made a mistake A chance like this was far too rare to let it slip by
“Could you also tell ht? It’s the second time I’m told that visual talents are scarce”
Nisha added a question to her brother’s as the secretary of the office from before broke into the room, terribly flustered
Pouring tea for the director and his guests, he excused himself ain when he tried to get out of the room as fast as possible to hide his embarrassment The old elf patiently waited for his departure and started to explain
“Ah, Miss Dharnas, what I would give to have your sight… You see, there are different types of power-appraising ‘gifts’, varying depending on the individuals There are many theories, the talents could be the evolution of a special sensitivity to one of the power’s aspects; or maybe it’s the way the Gods use to bless their chaainst monsters
Anyway, the ift is… more of an instinct, actually People can’t control it, they just get flashes of insights, so, sometimes without any reason; and just like this, they are different fro, troublesome to train It’s quite normal, when you think about it… do you think one attracts thefor it?
Then coift of touch, it’s a bit rarer I,tiuiding therasped the finer points of the strange art that is the divination, thus beco hands or patting their shoulders It’s perfectly suited tothe elemental abilities appraisal
Certain individuals can smell the elements or hear them in someone’s voice, but I am not very well informed of the exact details, as I have yet to ift
Finally, the ift is the one related to the eyes All the other senses are limited to certain conditions to activate But the eyes… The eyes can look on the world as a whole at all ti is laid open before them
Many powers eagerly look for a talent like yours, so make sure to carefully keep it secret I know many people ouldn’t even need to keep you in one piece to get their hands on your coveted ability”
So long winded I bet he’s in love with his own voice
Despite the well meant advice, Nisha wasn’t fully convinced It probably showed on her face
“Think about it The sight is constantly ‘activated’, I could say Most people would fall into despair if they couldn’t see anyrab objects… They use their eyes so often in their daily life that they can’t iine a life without them Additionally, there is no distance limitation like that on the senses of smell or touch
Historically speaking, there is a record ht blessed with an ability he called the [Heavenly Eyes], able to see through secrets
As for you, sir Henry, your condition is indeed as your sister clai orb only displayed that brown glow But your mana has a variant attributeIt’s not a unique situation, although it’s still fairly rare As a sign of goodwill and to apologize on behalf of the library for failing to ascertain your elemental affinities properly, you are allowed to take another manual from the first floor, provided that you return the one borrowed previously of course”
Bowing his head a little, as much as his position permitted, the director addressed Henry directly Chances to choose an initial esture showed the elf’s consideration and honest intentions
“Thank you very ested and return with e it”
“I’ve got one more question, sir How is it fair one has to chose a book at randoet five or six techniques while others only get two? And wouldn’t it be my brother’s loss if he picks a worse meditation technique than the one he currently has?”
The question was asked out of concern for Henry, nonetheless his usually composed face quickly transformed into a shocked expression when he heard just how preposterous her stateious organization that was the Grand Library
Sarand, on the other hand, took it with dignity
“Miss Dharnas, I understand your concern, but I’d like to request you to think about that problem in a different way
How can we assure the fair distribution of all skill manuals? As a note, you should know that it is impossible to reproduce a perfect copy of aa skill, only the manufacturer’s interpretation of said technique can be kept within the stone, arguably either i the skill
What would you do in my position?”
Director Sarand was not ridiculing or h his tone barely concealed an undeniable amusement, covered by an amiable undertone Clearly he had pondered over this flawit with the e at the library or with the unsatisfied customers
The dragon had only been introduced to the system, and didn’t have the occasion to carefully think over the options and i weak points
There has to be a way!
Bringing up her snohite hand to support her chin, Nisha analyzed the dile on his lips annoying her
“I see I give up Sorry director, my question was pointless, I asked without properly considering the possible answers, I can’t think of a proper solution either”
Politely bowing – ad at the sairl then expectantly looked up at the old elf
“Do you have an answer, director?”
Naturally, since he had showed off his superiority, Nisha wouldn’t settle for less than his response
“Even if I do tell you, you probably won’t be satisfied by what I say, but despite that, listen
To put it bluntly, it’s luck”
But!
“Before you coely impacted by luck Is the path chosen by the tea at the end, wiping out the whole team?
Are the supplies edible or did athe it?
Will your weapon hold or break in the ht? Will you be able to penetrate thethe hardest location on its body?
Everyone relies on good fortune, a factor corasp Life’s not fair The parts of your fate that you can control are sie
I don’t think luck is a bad solution And it’s probably reflected in the Library’s policy as well, although it has been like that for er than the years for which I’ve been Director”
With a little smile, he dejectedly continued
“It ht as well have been a random decision from one of my many predecessors, perhaps he didn’t consider these matters at all