Chapter 50 - Affinities, [Separate Space], [Inheritance Trials] And [Dungeons]

Vincent extended his hands to the Orb and it glowed its response, Then a holographic Screen rose above Vincent's hands.

It Read

[Name: Vincent Gate

Race: Lion Migas

Affinity: Fire [(75) (SS-High)], Lightning [(70) (SS-Mid)], Earth [(28) (C-High)], Water[(12) (E-High)], Yang [(32) (B-Low)], Yin [(18) (C-Low)],

Conclusion: SS-Rank]

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'It's even greater than before! System are you sure this is right?' Vincent asked with surprise and slight nervousness.

[Positive]

After looking over the [Status] of his affinity, Vincent took a step back and glanced at Miss Gilda and Instructor Pryde.

They both stood frozen, jaw slightly agape as they gazed with widened eyes at the afloat holographic blue screen.

'How positive are you?' He asked the system.

[Positive Enough]

'WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY POSITIVE ENOUGH!'

"This" Instructor Pryde began.

"Was not expected" Miss Gilda interjected and finished.

Instructor Pryde gawked at Vincent with awe carved all over his face.

"Genius" he muttered.

"I imagined a level difference but not an entire Rank." Miss Gilda said

"Uhm, Is there a problem?" Vincent asked nervously.

Instructor Pryde clasped Vincent's shoulders and tightened eye contact with him, "You must not tell anyone about this" he said in all seriousness.

"No one must know about this" Miss Gilda put in.

"Y-Yes"

Instructor Pryde held his hands away from Vincent's shoulders and turned to Miss Gilda and asserted, "Miss Gilda, I hope no one hears of this."

"Tch", She grunted, "Like I don't already know that. If this becomes public, those people will try anything to poach him."

Instructor Pryde again faced Vincent who was wondering whether the System had messed with him.

Instructor Pryde took it as him being clueless.

'Sigh, I might as well explain it to the kid', He thought.

"Over the years, We have seen the rise of various powerful Innate abilities or Acquired skills" he begins to explain drawing Vincents attention

"But it has been discovered that the most powerful innate abilities or acquired skill are those related to an element or concept and are then powered by a strong affinity towards the same element or concept"

"At the same time, they are the hardest to train" he added

"Hardest to train? Why?" Vincent asked

"That is where Affinities come in"

"Student Vincent, there is a difference between innate ability and an innate affinity."

"As you already know, Student Vincent. Innate ability is a blessing a person is born with."

"For normal people, it's random but in the case of those born in a clan or are descendant of Deus it becomes specific to that clan or person and is most times related to their ancestor"

"While an Innate Affinity Is an ability/trait or talent present in a person."

"It means that one has an affinity or connection with an element or a concept making him or her strong in using that element and defending against it."

"The stronger the affinity the stronger of an attack related to that affinity and the stronger the defense to that element "

"But that is not the reason why a strong affinity is so important."

Vincent leaned in subconsciously to grasp what would be said next.

"The reason why a strong affinity is so important is because of its versatility."

"Versatility?" Vincent asked

"Yes, Versatility" Instructor Pryde replied

"There are various benefits a strong affinity grants"

"One, A strong affinity towards an element increases the strength of attacks of that element"

"Two, A strong affinity towards an element would reduce the damage you'll receive from that element"

"Three, The Ether used when casting an ability that is affined to the same affinity of the caster would reduce largely or sparsely. Depending on how strong the person's affinity is"

"Four, Weapons fitted for an element in mind would have its damage and effects increased when a person of strong alignment to that element wields it."

"Hence bringing out the full potential of the weapon whilst a person strongly affixed to the element opposite wouldn't be able to bring out the full potential of its effects"

"The stronger the weapon the harder it would is to realize its potential "

"Fifth, A strong Affinity can substitute for the Ability, [Fire Manipulation], [Water Manipulation], [Earth Manipulation], [Wind Manipulation], etc."

"Sixth, An individual with a strong affinity towards an element may be able to activate certain [Separate Spaces]."

"[Separate Space]?"

"Sigh" Instructor Pryde let out, "Listen carefully this is a second-year topic."

"Separate Space is another way that Deus contributes to the Realms apart from the creation of Skill Books."

"There are two kinds of Separate Space"

"One made for descendants of a Deus which are called [inheritance trials]."

"Another made from the cumulative the dead essence of a [Forsaken One] which are called [Dungeons]."

"But one thing is common among them, They are both rare and filled with dangers"

''Why don't the Deus make these [inheritance trials] or [Separate space] free of trial" Vincent asked

Instructor Pryde shook his head and said, "We have no idea…... Only speculations, For Example, Researchers believe that It is because of the law binding the realms"

"Now you see, How important Affinity is."

"But the most important advantage of an affinity is when it's coupled on the innate to manipulate the affinity element is the ability."

"Just like you, Having the ability to manipulate Fire and Lightning and at the same time having a high affinity towards Fire and Lightning, Your only limit is your imagination"

After that Instructor, Pryde turned back to Miss Gilda and began to converse with her, leaving Vincent to himself.

[He didn't tell you the last advantage]

'Talk, What is it?'

[The Ability to create Skills]

'I thought only Deus could do it]

[No, Other species can create skills but it becomes significantly harder.]

[The species must understand the theory to a significant point when it can be cast, before the [Heavens System] registers it as a skill/ability]

[Even then they'll still have to practice it for years before it becomes registered and reflects on [Status]]

'Doesn't it means the same for me'

[Yes and No]

'System stop being cryptic and just explain

[...]

[Fine]

[Normally If you just had a strong affinity coupled with the innate of manipulating that affinity. It would become quite simple to create skills revolving around that element]

[But you would still have to understand the logic and how your affined Ether does it]

[But with me, You just have to do the skill once and it's registered, No need for practicing, just understand a little]

[With your high affinity, it should exceedingly simple for you]

'Really!, That's quite helpful of your system'

[Of course, I am the Almighty [Heavens System Subsidiary] such a thing is easy for me]

'Almighty, Then why are you just a branch of the original' Vincent sneered

[......]

After, annoying the system enough, Vincent listened in to what Instructor Pryde and Blacksmith Prime Miss Gilda were up to.

Instructor Pryde after explaining to Vincent began to discuss with Miss Gilda about the Weapon the Aemplefort School For The Gifted wants to give to Vincent.

"Miss Gilda, When will the weapon be done"

"Mmh, Give me a week, 5 days for the creation and the remaining for embedding the dual elements"

"Good, If it's that we'll take your leave then"

Miss Gilda waved him off, "Whatever just leave with the boy, I feel like if he remains here I'll receive more shock than I can take"

"Yes Ma"

"Student Vincent follow me

"Yes sir" He replied and walked after him but not before saying goodbye to Miss Gilda.

Vincent and Instructor Pryde walked out of the door and into the familiar corridor.

Then surprisingly Instructor Pryde turned back to the door and walked in again, Although Vincent was surprised he followed after him

After walking through the door, Vincent found himself in another room entirely.

The room was had different sizes of shelves put around with strangely shaped containers with various colored liquids placed on display.

Now, Vincent was alert.

Same door, different places, What happens if he walks in again.

From the back came a figure familiar to Vincent.

"Doctor Noxious!!!"

///// Author Note /////

A favor for Author Sama

If you notice any Hole in the Affinity explanation please drop a comment.

Arigato

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