NOVEL NEXT Chapter 37: Talent Measuring
Choosing to kept his judgment, he simply nodded to the old man and followed his instruction.
Sidius entered the tower and his thoughts couldn't help but wander.
'Powerful chosens really can't be messed with. Even from high up, they can already sense your presence,' he mused.
As he reached the said floor, he was greeted by the three individuals who were discussing something. They were instantly aware of Sidius' arrival and simultaneous gazes were shot at him.
"You're finally here brat, come here and take a beating!" Michael stood up and grinned at the sight of Sidius, readying his fist for a strike. However, Amelia swiftly intervened and coldly looked at him.
"Your fist won't touch my student, Michael," Amelia declared, challenging Michael's grin.
"Enough of this nonsense," the headmaster's voice cut through the tension, scolding the two, which made them return to their seats.
She glanced at the newcomer Sidius and a warm smile light up her face.
"Have a seat."
Sidius could feel the authority in her voice.
The headmaster, her hair cascade of golden glow, emanated a gentle and heavenlyaura. A delicate veil adorned her, framing her exquisite face, and a splendid jewelry necklace on her forehead bestowed her an air of majesty.
Sidius secretly used his skill 'Inspect' on her and an overwhelming stats feast his eyes.
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Name: Sistine Grace | Age: 29/420
Constitution: Holy Maiden Physique ??? (Fully-Awakened)
Rank: A+ | Growth Limit: ???
Trait: (Pure)
Class: Mage(Tier 6), Beast-tamer(Master)
Title: Fairy Sistine
Strength: 7.6 | Agility: 7.4 | Stamina: 7.1 | Mana Power: 8.5 | Dexterity: 8.0
Luck: 9.0 | Intelligence: 8.5 | Charm: 8.8
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Sidius couldn't help but be shocked after seeing the attributes of Sistine. All of it was a wonderful sight.
'Probably the same grade of my physique… a double-class… wait! She's only 29?!'
Gulp!
'What kind of godly power is this?! Is this the effect of fully awakening the physique?!'
'If the headmaster's stats were already like that, then… how about those S rank chosens?!'
Sidius had so many questions forming through his mind. He now realized the immensity of heaven. He was but a frog in a well, which in turn fueled his desire for strength.
Gaining a twist in the fabric of his destiny presented him with that opportunity.
'Hey System, why is her growth limit in question marks instead of none?'
However, his thoughts were gently disrupted by the soothing voice of Sistine. Her playful words cut through his trance.
"Spying at other people is bad, you know?" Sistine said with a gentle smile.
Sidius felt a shiver down his spine as he glanced upon her pure face. He was always suspicious of anything and this time, his instinct was ringing loud that he was in a dangerous position.
"Amelia, go get the talent-measuring orb," Sistine ordered before shifting her gaze towards Sidius. "Amelia told me everything about you, including the arrangement you made with her."
Unease slowly formed within Sidius as he stood before her presence. He felt like an insignificant individual in front of a great being.
"Will you confess, or shall we proceed with the talent-measuring orb?" Sistine's gentle eyes still held a smile.
Sidius weighed the consequences and anxiously thought. 'I braced myself for this but the way I see it, I can't allow them to know I have no limit,' he gritted his teeth inwardly.
Mustering every ounce of his courage, Sidius hesitated, then finally spoke up. "I-If I tell you. Will you still need to use the orb?"
Hearing Sidius, Sistine's melancholic giggle filled the room. It was strangely soothing to hear.
"Yes, dear." her smile remained as she replied to Sidius.
Michael, who witnessed their conversation, erupted into laughter, nearly sending him tumbling into his seat. "Hahahaha! Did you really think you could pull a fast one on the headmaster?"
By this time, Amelia arrived at the scene holding a talent-measuring orb. The orb was a spherical object with a shifting array of colors inside with each shade subtly merging into the next.
"What's so funny, Michael?" Amelia asked.
Chuckling, Michael waved his hand dismissively. "Nothing, nothing." But his amusement proved infectious, and another wave of laughter overtook him. "Ahahahaha!"
Amelia's brow furrowed in a puzzled look, but she proceeded to approach Sistine and handed the talent-measuring orb.
"As you may know, when you infused your mana into this orb, it will glow a color depending on your growth talent," Sistine began explaining, "White signifies F rank, followed by Yellow for E rank, and then Orange, Green, Red, Blue, and finally Violet for S rank. The darker the intensity, the better."
"Let's begin," Sistine declared, extending the spherical orb gently upon the table.
With a feeling of nervousness, Sidius cautiously placed his hands on the orb, infusing it with his mana. He dared not display hesitation, fearing it might arouse another suspicion.
'I wonder what color it will display? Perhaps… black?'
As Sidius lost himself in his thoughts, the orb initiated its glow, starting from white.
Then it stayed yellow for a while before turning to orange.
Now it turns green.
Blue…
The glow keeps getting darker, showing signs of turning into Violet. Yet, just before it reached the turning point, It suddenly stayed into a profound, dark blue.
An audible sigh of relief escaped Sidius' lips as he witnessed this shade.
Meanwhile, Amelia, despite having been informed by Sidius, couldn't help but be amazed.
Even Michael, who was usually full of bravado, was impressed. "Not bad, lad! How about considering being my disciple?" he playfully proposed.
However, Sidius didn't pay attention to Michael's offer. He was baffled by the fact that the talent-measuring orb displayed the same growth talent he fabricated and shared with Amelia.
'System, what sorcery is this?!''
[Have no fear, Host. I have assisted you. Based on your thoughts and calculations, I formulated that revealing your growth limit would be a bad idea.]
[This endeavor has depleted a considerable portion of my energy. I shall enter a hibernation for the meantime. Remember, Host, you owe me a favor. Hurry up and get stronger.]
The system's female voice disappeared, leaving Sidius to heave a sigh of relief after hearing the explanation. He did not like to imagine the commotion he will cause if his growth talent is revealed.
"Uhm… Headmaster, Is there something else?" Sidius asked, afterall, his time was running and he needed power fast.
"Wait," Sistine said in a heavy voice.