Critical Intelligence

"Such a precious gift, after all."

Auger had a certain capacity for discernment and immediately knew how rare things of this sort were.

Because Level 3 superior items required materials of the corresponding tier, alongside alchemical craftsmanship worthy of a master, just to be forged.

This already predestined their high value.

Furthermore, with war imminent, there was neither sufficient time nor opportunity for leisurely custom orders, making them just right for patching up his shortcomings.

"Aside from your flaws in mental resistance, you have another major shortcoming. You should find it very difficult to deal with enemies who are fast or possess spatial abilities.

Then there are abilities similar to sanctification and voidification."

Roy casually produced the purple equipment, entirely unconcerned, and continued to think.

"You're right, sir!"

Auger looked toward Roy with a trace of anticipation.

Whether dealing with attacks, using the "Acid Splash" spell or directly splashing sulfuric acid, there was only a functional difference, with no essential distinction.

Casting a "Blazing Ball" and throwing an alchemical bomb.

Firing a missile and throwing a stone...

It was much the same thing.

Since Auger had already successfully changed his class to "Qi Mage" through bloodline modification, Roy defaulted to considering him an accomplished spellcasting expert specializing in the Evocation School.

Shattering an enemy from afar with a burst of fist aura versus shattering them with a huge blazing ball...

The casting multiplier and form of manifestation differed, but the essence remained the same.

This was what they called a "Qi Mage."

Roy would not supply Auger with additional resources in this direction. He was already a human-shaped mini-nuke, and there was completely no need to continue upgrading that aspect.

Instead, means like a mental anchor, curses, or summoning were worth considering.

He was a modified pseudo-spellcaster who lacked the