After hearing his reasons, Alicia couldn't help but roll her eyes. "If you don't want it. Then just exchange your rewards with me."
Since Luis showed his lack of interest in that skill, Alicia didn't feel any entanglement anymore and stated her desire. "I want that Flying (S) skill."
Luis faced her and nodded. "Sure, but let's wait for your reward to be delivered first. If the skill you get doesn't interest me. Then I might have to say no."
Even if he wanted to just give this skill book to her. He knew Alicia wouldn't appreciate his behavior of using material things to please her. Which is why his answer was blunt. Disregard of feelings.
Alicia understood his intentions and smiled in satisfaction because of his answer. "I'm fine with that."
Just after she said that. Lily's voice sounded.
{Sister Alicia, the academy staff is standing in front of your flat, ringing the doorbell.}
"I see. Thanks for telling me, Lily." Alicia showed a sweet smile.
{Hehe~ No problemo!} Lily was happy to be praised by her sweet Sister Alicia.
Alicia turned to Luis. "I'll go receive the delivery."
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The academy staff, who was ringing the doorbell of Alicia's flat, was just about to leave thinking that the student wasn't inside. Right then, Alicia came out of Luis' flat and approached him.
"Student Alicia Raven, your delivery."
Alicia just gave a small nod and, taking the parcel from his hands, she went back to Luis' flat.
'She went inside the flat of the top student of the first year. Does that mean the rumor about them being in a relationship is true?' He felt gossipy, but was aware that it wasn't his place to speak. 'I bet my female colleagues would be very interested in these spicy talks about students.'
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After Alicia returned to Luis' flat. She unboxed the parcel and found that her first two rewards were the same as Luis'. As for the last one, it was also a S-Rank Skill Book just like Luis'. Albeit a different one.
"It's a Telepathy skill." When Alicia said that, she also observed the changes in Luis' expression.
Telepathy (S): A skill that transcends verbal communication, enabling an instantaneous and silent exchange of thoughts, emotions, and intentions.
Applied diplomatically, it fosters nuanced negotiations; strategically, it enables seamless coordination. In times of crisis, it becomes a powerful tool for empathetic support. This skill redefines human connection, making the mind's silent language a potent force for cooperation.
This skill requires high mental strength from the user to be applied effectively.
For Luis, who practices Ancient Spiritual Meditation and has a Mental Fortitude (A) skill, there's no lack of mental strength.
"Lily, open up my status for me."
{Here you go, Master!}
The familiar hologram screen popped up.
***
[Name]: Luis Suarez
[Race]: Human
[Age]: 16
[Rank]: Order rank (D)
[Affinity]: Lightning (Hidden: Space)
[Talent Awakened]: Sharpshooter (S), Technician (A), Performer (S)
[Hidden Talent]: Illusionist (S), Sorcerer (S), Martial Arts (S)
[Physique]: None
[Bloodline]: Unawakened
[Titles]: Challenger
[Active Skills]: Telepathy (S)
[Passive Skills]: Perception (Growth Type), Mental Fortitude (A), Enhanced Recovery (D), Enhanced Instinct (C)
[Techniques]: Elementary Martial Arts, Henry's Breathing Method (Intermediate ), Ancient Spiritual Meditation Method (Elementary )
[Mana Core]: Rank C
***
"Hm? You divided the skills into the categories of active and passive."
{Yes, for Master's convenience.}
"Good Job!"