Chapter 368: Sixth Abode (1/2)
Leonel walked along the stone paved roads once again, calmly observing the abodes and lampposts one by one. He was easily able to see which abodes could help with what.
Most were focused on the main elements of Fire, Wind, Earth and Water. Aside from them, there were a few rarer kinds that fell into the category of Variants.
The best sort of abode for Leonel would be a Star Elemental Abode. Only such a place would be highly compatible with him and would make the process of evolving his Soul Force much smoother.
Also, since he wasn't necessarily restricted to one abode, a metal Variant of the Earth Element would also be greatly beneficial to him. This would help him improve his Metal Body at a much quicker rate.
That said, this wasn't at the forefront of Leonel's mind. After all, he had long since realized that the aura beneath the Gates and monuments could also work to greatly speed up the strengthening of his Metal Body. In fact, since the aura beneath the monuments were ten times more concentrated, they were even better than the Gates had been.
Leonel continued to walk, quickly getting a bit worried. He saw some Variant abodes, but he still hadn't seen a Star Force abode.
”… What are you looking for?” Jerach finally couldn't hold back.
In his mind, after seeing how devastating Leonel's fire affinity was, Leonel should have long since chosen an abode. They had already passed by two Fire Elemental abodes and one Variant Fire Elemental abode.
Of course, Jerach had no idea that Leonel had yet to consciously work on his fire affinity before.
”I'm looking for a Star Force abode.” Leonel replied. There was no need to hide anything anyway since once he found such an abode, practically everyone would know about it.
”Star Force?!” Jerach was shocked again.
It was difficult to explain just how rare those with Star affinity were. They were even on par with those that had enigmatic affinities like time and space. Star Force was the only Force in existence that could be cultivated and used no matter the environment.
There were many locations in the universe where energy of a certain kind became scarce and impossible to sense. Those who had such affinities that were unlucky enough to end up in such regions could only lament their bad luck and hope to survive. In such environments, even abilities could become useless.
However, no matter where one was, there would always be Star, Space and Time Force. These three Forces and the other rare ones like it all had this fundamental reason that set them apart.
Suddenly, Jerach laughed. ”No wonder, no wonder. I thought you were a madman for a second, but it seemed you had a plan too.”
”Hm?” Leonel raised an eyebrow. ”What's that supposed to mean?”
”You don't have to act ignorant anymore, I see through you.”
Leonel frowned in confusion. ”No, really.”
Jerach gave Leonel a weird look. ”You really don't know?”
”Really.”
”Madman… Just a madman…” Jerach grumbled. ”… Claiming an abode requires two prerequisites. The first is that you must have the appropriate rank. It's possible for an Emperor to claim a King's house but it isn't possible for a King to claim and Emperor's unless they upgrade their mark.
”The second prerequisite is that the trial of the abode must be passed.”
Leonel's gaze suddenly brightened, his steps coming to a halt.
”You mean to say that the trial that must be passed is related to the affinity of the abode? So, if I'm the only one with Star Force affinity…”
”… If you're the only one with Star Force affinity, then it would be impossible for anyone to claim your abode other than you unless they're seeking death. The trials are quite simple if you share the necessary affinity, and you can muddle your way through Variant affinities as long as its related to your main affinity. However, if you try to claim a home you have no affinity with, heavy injury is the best case scenario.”