Takahashi-sensei's Special Ability

The story splits, and time rewinds to the afternoon.

Students from Class B gradually streamed out of the office, their expressions ranging from relaxed to weary.

Itozawa and Kanzaki walked side-by-side at the back of the crowd, discussing something in hushed tones.

Itozawa's curiosity, which he had suppressed until now, finally broke free. He turned his head and asked Kanzaki, "Kanzaki, what do you think Teacher Takahashi's ability is? Is it a Spirit Word System ability from the Spirit Ability category, or a Divine Connection System ability?"

Kanzaki's steps were steady. He frowned slightly, as if pondering the question.

After a brief moment of thought, he quickly reached a conclusion: "I believe Teacher Takahashi must be from the Spirit Word System."

Itozawa's curiosity was further piqued. He pressed on, "Why are you so sure? Don't both possess the power of language?"

Kanzaki stopped walking, turned to face Itozawa, and explained in detail, "Although both possess the power of language, their essences are fundamentally different.

For Spirit Word System abilities, the power is contained within the words themselves. For the Divine Connection System, it's about borrowing the power of deities, where spoken words become reality.

Deities, in demonstrating their benevolence, would surely make a grand display. It wouldn't be as unremarkable as Teacher Takahashi's previous demonstrations."

Itozawa nodded, seemingly satisfied with Kanzaki's explanation, but his curiosity wasn't entirely quenched. "Then, do you think Teacher Takahashi specifically uses Word Spirit or True Word?"

Kanzaki shook his head, a wry smile playing on his lips. "That's impossible to know. Although both Word Spirit and True Word belong to the Spirit Word System, their powers and manifestations differ.

Word Spirit directly triggers effects through speech, while True Word manipulates or influences external objects through speech. Without more information, it's difficult for us to make an accurate judgment."

However, Ichinose soon squeezed through the crowd and quickly walked over to Itozawa and Kanzaki, joining their discussion.

"I think Teacher Takahashi is definitely a Word Spirit type," Ichinose said, her gaze shifting between the two, seemingly seeking agreement. "Her bathroom is decorated in a Western style. If it were True Word, there should be more religious decorations. After all, while the power of True Word doesn't come directly from deities, it's influenced by religious understanding."

Itozawa and Kanzaki both nodded, acknowledging Ichinose's observation.

Kanzaki added, "Indeed, the power of True Word is closely linked to religious beliefs and rituals. And based on what you've said, Teacher Takahashi's lifestyle habits don't seem to lean towards any particular religion."

Ichinose then raised her own question, her brow furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with a yearning for the unknown. "However, I'm curious about what kind of Word Spirit Teacher Takahashi possesses?

I remember the handbook saying that the power of a Word Spirit can only be unleashed through a 'Word Spirit' cultivated by the holder, but I don't think I've ever seen Teacher Takahashi's 'Word Spirit'?"

Kanzaki smiled and began to explain, "The forms and powers of Word Spirits are diverse. They can be anything; they don't necessarily have to be visible.

Sometimes, a Word Spirit might be a symbol, an incantation, or even a melody. It doesn't have to be cute like the example illustrations in the handbook.

A Word Spirit is the bridge between a Word Spirit Master and the power of language. Its form and power depend entirely on the Word Spirit Master themselves. Teacher Takahashi may have cultivated her Word Spirit to a level that is difficult for us to perceive."

Upon hearing this, the light in Ichinose's eyes grew brighter. Her curiosity about Word Spirits and her respect for Teacher Takahashi mingled, forming a deep longing for the Supernatural World.