Ding

[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.