Simon nodded. Vanessa had already quickly drawn a sacrificial ritual for him. He stepped straight into it, looking slightly nervous but still composed.
Elliot rubbed his hands together and opened Simon's Tree of the Supernatural.
"Let me see what nodes you have!"
Soon, an entire Tree of the Supernatural unfolded before Elliot's eyes. His gaze went straight to the bottom as he examined Simon's abilities.
"[Sharpness], [Rationality], [Burial]..."
Elliot sighed in disappointment. They were all abilities he had seen before, without even a rare node like [Spirit Vision].
It looked thoroughly unremarkable.
He searched farther up the Tree of the Supernatural and soon discovered that [Rationality] accounted for the largest share, and its nodes could form a complete route.
"So he's better suited to the [Rationality] path, meaning the [Radiance] path?"
"That makes sense. [Rationality] seems inherently good at learning and research, with more of an emphasis on restraint. Simon taught himself the Formless Art without being tempted by the supernatural. That certainly fits the impression this branch gives."
Elliot did not hesitate much. Simon had few paths to choose from, so he selected [Rationality] twice for Simon, reaching [Touch the Supernatural; First Rank].
Then a long stream of information scrolled across the Difference Engine.
[You have officially touched the supernatural! You have become a first-rank Supernatural person!] [During dream entry, you may sink or ascend using spirituality.] [All conditions have been fully restored.] [Please choose!]
These were all standard messages, but Elliot still read them carefully. Finally, he saw the entry that appeared with every advancement:
[Spirituality +1]
His gaze remained fixed on the Difference Engine's attribute panel. Finally, it changed again!
[Spirituality +1]
Elliot clapped his hands in delighted surprise!
"Just as I thought! Maeve isn't the one who's special. My earlier