Chapter 16: The "orthodox" and "unorthodox" paths to improving abilities
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"Abilities?"
Kisara tilted her head and looked curiously at Luo Shu and the two girls. Seeing their knowing expressions, she immediately pouted a little jealously.
She seemed a little jealous that Luo Shu, Utaha, and Eriri shared a little secret she knew nothing about.
But Luo Shu had no time to notice that. Instead, he continued:
"For certain reasons, I acquired some 'common knowledge.'"
That knowledge came from the Occult Studies Encyclopedia-in other words, Demon God Vassago's Knowledge Authority. Luo Shu therefore considered it quite authoritative, so naturally, it needed to be passed on.
"I've been rather busy these past two days and don't seem to have told you about it, so I'll explain now."
At that, Luo Shu folded his hands in front of him and rested his chin on them. Smiling at Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri, he raised an index finger.
"First piece of common knowledge."
"The name of an ability describes what it does."
"Second piece of common knowledge."
"The name of an ability also represents the method for evolving it."
"What does that mean?" Eriri looked utterly lost.
Utaha Kasumigaoka, meanwhile, looked thoughtful.
Luo Shu glanced at Eriri, signaling for her to be quiet, then said:
"For example, I acquired an ability called 'Wind Element Manipulation.'"
"As the name suggests, this ability lets me manipulate the flow of wind."
"That's the first point: an ability's name describes what it does."
"And the second point is that an ability's name also holds the secret to its evolution."
"Literally speaking, you can grow stronger by seriously exploring ways to use your ability. You can also think of it as a 'proficiency' mechanic."
Luo Shu held out a hand. A small whirlwind slowly formed over his palm and