Wish Upon a Star proved remarkably effective at copying ordinary talents.
In mere moments, Roy felt his physical coordination improve rapidly.
An ordinary person became a genius in an instant.
Roy mastered this newly acquired talent in a single breath.
[Talent: Genius (Alchemist, Apothecary, Warrior)] [Rank: S (11 slots)]
His Innate Talent, originally ranked [S-], had even risen by one rank.
Perhaps, by incorporating a multitude of talents, it could reach [EX] rank, or even surpass it.
At that moment, brilliant starlight filled the palace, enveloping Brain and Roy.
Brain's eyes widened.
What kind of magic was this?
Even Fluder, the Empire's greatest magic caster, was insignificant compared to this lord.
He really was making a deal with a god or demon.
Brain understood the difference between himself and Gazef.
Gazef served the emperor wholeheartedly. His heart was steadfast.
But Brain was adrift, with nothing truly worth laying down his life for.
No, that wasn't true.
What I crave is the martial path!
As Brain watched countless stars glitter, he jumped down from his chair and knelt of his own accord.
"My lord, I want power. The power of the martial path."
"No matter the price!"
If Roy ordered Brain to kill Rambasa III now, he would not hesitate.
Roy had not expected merely copying the genius trait to provoke such a strong reaction from Brain.
The activation of Super-Tier Magic was simply too awe-inspiring.
Roy did have plenty of Shooting Star Rings on hand-roughly thirty thousand-and could replenish them through the [Flea Market].
But he could not waste them indiscriminately, helping everyone he came across.
The Dragon Queen was valuable enough, and had brought an entire nation with her. That was what warranted such a generous investment.
Brain was not.
Copying his genius trait and giving him