What exactly was Stella's true ability?
If it had been anyone else, they would never have been able to detect it before Stella herself did—unless they possessed an ability related to precognition or prophecy.
But Luo Zhen was an exception.
Because, ever since their first encounter, when he saw Stella's flames, Luo Zhen had sensed an extremely familiar aura.
It was... a dragon.
From Stella's flames, Luo Zhen sensed the savagery, ferocity, and power unique to Dragonkin.
That was why, just as Shinguji Kuroono had said, Luo Zhen had shown a surprised expression for an instant when Stella used her ability.
Others definitely would not have been able to detect the aura unique to Dragonkin.
But Luo Zhen had not only fought against countless Dragonkin before—even among his Familiars, there was a true Dragonkin.
At the very least, he was so familiar with Beidou's Dragon Qi that he could not possibly be any more familiar with it.
Thus, Luo Zhen had glimpsed a trace of Dragon Qi within Stella's flames, confirming that Stella's ability was definitely not an elemental interference-type flame manipulation ability.
If Luo Zhen's guess was correct...
"Your ability is probably a Concept Interference ability directly connected to the concept of 'dragon.'"
Luo Zhen stated it with certainty.
"'Dragon'...?"
Stella froze for a moment.
"'Dragon'...?"
Ikki and Shizuku exchanged bewildered glances as well.
But that was the only possibility Luo Zhen could think of.
"There is Dragon Qi within your flames, and the tremendous force displayed by your 'Dragon Shock Stomp' can likewise be manifested through a dragon's power. So, barring any accidents, your ability is definitely a Concept Interference ability related to the concept of 'dragon.'"
Luo Zhen continued speaking eloquently.
"Perhaps your true ability is to interfere with the concept of the existence known as a