[DING!]
▶ [Appraisal Leveled Up!]
▶ [New Functions Unlocked: Profession, Luck, Talents]
A surge of clarity washed over me as the system's interface flickered. My Appraisal skill had evolved. Now, I could see more—not just power, but potential.
I turned my gaze toward a passing student and activated the skill.
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▶ Name: Elara Montresor
▶ Age: 20
▶ Power: Ice Manipulation (Rank C)
▶ Profession: Academy Student
▶ Luck: Average
▶ Talents: Strong Magical Affinity, Weak Physical Stamina
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I blinked. Luck? Talents? This was new.
I tested it again on a professor walking by.
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▶ Name: Professor Alistair Vexis
▶ Age: 47
▶ Power: ???
▶ Profession: Combat Magic Instructor
▶ Luck: High
▶ Talents: Master Strategist, High Elemental Control, ???
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Even with my upgraded skill, some things were still hidden. That meant either he was too strong, or he had a way to block appraisal completely.
Damon leaned in. "What do you see?"
I hesitated. "More than before."
His eyes narrowed. "Good or bad?"
"Both."
I clenched my fist. If I could see potential, I could use it to my advantage. Find allies. Predict threats.
But I had a feeling… I wasn't the only one with this kind of power.