Chapter 356
by post_apiChapter 356: About the Strange Skill
Wow, I obtained a peculiar skill!
The name of this skill… I genuinely can’t comprehend its meaning! Seriously… I mean it!
Not only is the name bizarre, but even the description is perplexing!
Previously, even the most hastily written skill descriptions would at least reiterate the skill’s name, but this time… What’s with the “unspeakable” nonsense? Though… though I roughly understand why it’s unmentionable and can guess why I acquired this skill…
Eh? You’re asking how I obtained it?
Because… aside from gaining skills through leveling up blessings, one can also acquire skills by repeating specific actions or tasks. For instance, practicing magic might grant related magical skills, while continuously consuming red fruit could yield the “Health Auto Restore” skill.
This newly appeared skill wasn’t obtained through leveling, meaning it resulted from some repetitive action…
Considering the routines I’ve frequently repeated lately that might align with this skill’s name… it seems… it must be related to that particular activity…
Hm? Didn’t I claim not to understand the skill’s meaning?
Heh, busted.
Though unspecified, the skill’s name clearly places it within the talent-based category.
Current talent-type skills exhibit two effects: enhancing proficiency in a specific talent and granting additional Experience Value through corresponding practice.
Take Army Lady’s skills as examples—”Ability to Fight,” “Sword Talent,” and “Archery Talent.”
The golden-haired maiden possessing “Ability to Fight” gains partial Experience Value merely by engaging monsters in combat, regardless of defeating them. Moreover, wielding a sword during battle grants extra Experience Value from her “Sword Talent.”
The same principle applies to “Archery Talent.” Thus, disregarding Experience Value earned from slaying or consuming monsters, Army Lady—who holds the most talent-based skills among all daughters—advances levels fastest through sheer practice.
Had there been no prior conflict with the Earth Dragon clan, Army Lady might now be the highest-leveled daughter.
These talent skills also prevent idleness during winter months.
Army Lady spends entire days practicing swordsmanship in the castle courtyard or honing archery and other weapons in the underground storage. During these sessions, her devoted followers Military One and Military Two trail behind, observing her drills.
The duo appears enthralled by Army Lady’s elegant swordplay in the open garden, and they’ve seemingly acquired “Sword Talent” themselves.
Purple Cloud and Purple Mist, bearers of the “Talent of Flight,” would typically soar through skies to accumulate extra Experience Value, though winter’s chill has grounded their aerial training.
As levels increased, some Flying Ant daughters—like Military One and Military Two—also attained “Talent of Flight.”
Meanwhile, Magic Rainbow and Demonic Ant daughters such as Demon One and Demon Two, wielding “Talent of Magic,” devote winter days to spellcasting. Nighttime observers on the castle’s third-floor balcony might glimpse colorful “fireworks” conjured by these sorceresses.
Worker Liquor needs no elaboration—her “Culinary Talent” keeps her perpetually stationed in the kitchen.
Therefore…
If my deduction holds, performing that specific activity while possessing this skill should… grant additional Experience Value too?
Ah, I’m referring to leveling Experience Value, not any… unconventional variety.
*Ahem*
Additionally, talent-type skills enhance corresponding abilities.
For example, “Sword Talent” could transform a complete novice into a proficient swordsman—yes, exactly like me!
Similarly, “Culinary Talent” elevates Worker Liquor from kitchen amateur to a chef surpassing my own prowess.
So, that means… possessing the skill “Talent of Eroticism,” I might become exceptionally proficient in that particular domain as well?
At this thought, whether from bashfulness or exhilaration, the white-haired girl’s cheeks flushed crimson.
…
When discussing talent-type skills, we must inevitably mention their advanced counterparts – the Master-class skills!
Take “Sword Talent” for instance – its evolved form is “Swordsmanship Master.” Ah, I possess that particular skill myself.
Numerous daughters have already acquired Master-class skills: Army Lady wields “Battle Master,” Magic Rainbow commands “Magic Master,” Purple Cloud and Purple Mist soar with “Flight Master,” and naturally, Little Liquor who recently obtained “Cooking Master.”
Generally, Master-class skills amplify the core effects of talent skills through “enhanced aptitude elevation” and “augmented experience acquisition.”
However, unique additional effects sometimes manifest. For example, “Cooking Master” contains the “Preservation of Ingredient Essence” attribute absent from basic “Culinary Talent.”
By this logic, “Talent of Eroticism” should similarly possess an advanced Master-class counterpart…
Ah, I’m diverging from the main thread.
Regardless.
To ascertain this new skill’s true capabilities, empirical verification remains our most reliable approach.
As for methodology…
The white-haired maiden’s gaze drifted unconsciously toward Darkling Stalker in the chamber, where the silver-haired daughter contemplated which relics to retrieve from the subterranean cavern.
Sensing the sudden intensity in Lin Yu’s stare, Darkling Stalker turned and began disrobing…
“Cease! What… what are you attempting?”
Lin Yu exclaimed, startled into urgency.
“We depart imminently. No more… you hear?”
Under her mistress’s admonition, Darkling Stalker quietly redressed.
The girl exhaled deeply, then added with lingering concern:
“Remember our pact, Little Shadow. Not a word to Little Pupil and the others about recent events. Understood?”
“Mhm.”
Darkling Stalker acquiesced with obedient inclination.
…
Ultimately, Lin Yu refrained from testing the controversial skill’s effects.
Aware of the castle dwellers’ anticipation for their return, she departed the month-long sanctuary with Darkling Stalker.
Cradled in the gray-haired daughter’s arms during their forest traversal, Lin Yu’s thoughts circled back to the enigmatic ability.
An epiphany struck – through her Unique Skill’s transference capability, this controversial talent might potentially be bestowed upon Darkling Stalker… or perhaps even other daughters.