"Then, I guess it's my turn."
After Kali's turn, Liz stepped forward, as if exchanging places with her.
"I'm a knight, and my duty is to protect my comrades," she started. "If allowed, I would like to have a skill that would allow me to cover for my allies when they're in danger."
Nefra stared at Liz before a thin smile appeared on her gigantic, pretty face.
[Actually, my class is similar to yours. Since you're following the same path I did in the past, let me bestow my best skill unto you.]
A large blue orb appeared from her forehead, slowly flying toward Liz while splitting into three.
[These three are my signature skills, what supported me and made me who I am now. They are Invulnerability, Guardian's Embrace, and Vengeance Burst. Use them well!]
Invulnerability was a skill that spent mana in place of health with a ratio of 1 MP to 100 HP. In terms of stat points, it was 1 INT to 10 CON! It's a broken skill if one knows when and where to use it.
Guardian's Embrace was the skill that Liz wished for, transferring damage her allies receive within a short window to herself. It was a sacrificial skill that can protect allies in emergencies!
Last was Vengeance Burst. It was another skill that synergized well with the previous two skills. It converts the damage received in the last five minutes (or from the last use of the skill) into damage and releases it compressed in one blow. The damage is converted 1:1, meaning the more damage the user received, the more powerful the skill was.
Liz didn't hesitate and claimed all three skills immediately, before smiling with confidence. "Thank you, Lady Nefra. With this, I can protect my comrades better!"
Not only can this help her become a stout shield, but it can also make her a powerful fighter! However, if she mistook the timing of using the skill, or underestimated an enemy's attack, it could lead to her demise. A double-edged sword!
After her turn, it was Tina who stepped forward. Her eyes stared at the powerful figure ahead with a burning gaze, filled with fighting spirit.
"I..." she whispered, before raising her voice as loud as she could. "I want Darling, Aster Mistral, to be mine!"
"..."
[...]
Lory received the golden orb and walked slowly toward the only healer in their team. "Cassy, can I count on you?" she asked, her words filled with a silent plea.
"I don't know what's going on, but..." Cassy stepped forward, grabbing the golden orb. "Leave it to me!"
Just like that, Cassy learned the Revive skill... and also discovered the price of using it. Her expression became a little complicated, but she quickly sharpened up, as if saying to herself, "Whatever will be, will be!"
[And now, you're the last one, primordial man.] Nefra spoke, staring down at Aster. [Tell me your wish.]
His wish was already settled by Cassy earlier, so he could use his wish for other things lower on his priority list. However, he didn't take long before deciding on which one to ask for.
"I want to see my parents."
Nefra stared at Aster as if evaluating if he understood the weight of his wish. However, she sighed soon after, shaking her head.
[That goes against the rules, so even as an Administrator, I can't. Ask for something else.]
"Then, please cure my disease."
[I can't do that either. You know that, right? I can't intervene in your trial that much.]
"Then...!"
[I know you're using the wish as a preface to get some information from me, but I can just answer them later. Tell me your wish.]
Aster didn't expect that she would be willing to answer his questions directly. He wracked his brain, thinking of what to wish for, and quickly recalled what Vanessa told him before.
"... How can I complete my bloodline?"
[Another question, but it's not something I can casually answer. Do you wish to exchange your wish, along with the right to ask further questions, for the answer to that?]
But the price of his question was a tad too heavy.