"Guidance, preparation, and practice, Little Volttair. These concepts are fundamental, like patience. Furthermore, the Deaconess Gadrigoth possess superior control over Spirituality, like i have mastery over Radiance. Yet, you lack both…".
{How subtile of her}.
"«Locked» not only prevent you from acquiring Stats naturally, diminishes the efficiency output you have with them…".
{So that's why i feel so clunky using Emts…}.
"Employing two Stats together, allows us to evoke different kinds of effects that will be eventually another weapon under your sleeve…".
{This wasn't mentioned anywhere in the texts i read in the Lyceum's Library…}.
"However, since Spirituality it's ambivalent, and Radiance a catalyst, both facilitate to conjure the «Idea» of what you have in your mind. While Vitality, Ordinance, and Mentality depend on what actually «It's» the effect".
I ponder for a moment. "Then. It must be possible to heal others with just Mentality, as long as i am aware of the procedure and changes required to cure their injuries".
Natvoshka grins. "You understood correctly, Little Volttair. Now you know why Spirituality is so sought, even when it's the Stat that tampers the most anyone's personality".
"How so, Vosha?". I ask, ready to finally receive a decent explanation.
"It's a very long topic".
{No fucking way!. Don't let me down Vosha!}.
She must realize my necessity, because her smuggling smile grows larger. "But to sum it up…".
{Yes!. Don't hold anything!}.
"«Vitality» provokes you care more about biological necessities, physical customs and interactions. «Mentality» affects your mind and thought process, with an analytical side, making you prone to be cautious, wary, and doubtful, to the point of hesitancy and paranoia…".
{I knew it!. Fucking Mirror Me!. Because of him, i have to deal with this ever flowing personality. I'm sure Mentality was Locked on me. Too bad i can't check, or corroborate my suspicion}.
"«Ordinance» is seen as narcissistic egocentrism because it's all about you as an individual. «Radiance» is the opposite, prioritizing others, and the way you believe they perceive evert interpersonal relationships with you…".
{So my insistence and focus on wanting to be a Husband for Seinnissia, was entirely due to the Radiance i possess interfering with my brain}.
"Spirituality enhances all of that in a specific area that is almost impossible to alter unless you have a lot of Ordinance, and i'm talking of at least double the amount compared to the Radiance Stat, and the triple in case of the Spirituality Stat".
{Then to counter Mentality, y should get much more Vitality…}.
"Good thing i have nothing of the latter and the former is scarce". I say with a fake grin.
{The walk through the hall when i obtain the Score Counter was pointless?. Just a mental placebo. Although i felt way better, so it did affect me. But. «What can possibly be the alteration i underwent?»}.
"Wait, Vosha. If what you say is accurate. Doesn't that mean that i should be able to enhance further my lubricant if i include the Stats during the process of creation?".
"That may be the case. But you're forgetting that when you have Stats, more so with Zeniths and Metas. Your entire body evolves, which applies to everything you produce. So may sound redundant, but it's possible the amplified effect is already in place, or, underrepresented because it needs a more active intervention from your part".
{That makes sense. Perhaps that's why the alcohol managed to knock me out. Maybe it's due to the magic in the drink itself. Or the Landlady bewitching stare…}.
{Like Vosha suggested about Yarunna in Nustown. «What was called that Spell?», «Mesmerizing»?. It must be an overtime stackable effect until it's impossible to resist…}.
"This is as far as i go, Little Volttair. Don't let your guard down for anything. And if you require guidance, you can always look for me in my Office, or wherever i'm in Takctoor, you can track me with your Identification Card. As long as we are in the Academies… Academy grounds".
{What was that tongue slip?}.
"Noted, and Engraved…".
Natvoshka is about to ascend through the vertical tunnel, but i stop her by grabbing her right wrist, pulling her closer for a kiss.
Our lips merge, but she is fast to react, cutting short the smooch while swinging her left hand in a punch that fails to connect with my face thanks to a quick dodge, pushing her up as i use the impulse down, crossing a translucent barrier that prevents Vosha from reaching me.
"I'll see you in a few days to continue with the Beacon".
"You better be able to deal with me by then, Little Volttair!".
"We'll see, Priestess Vosha". I tease her with a flying kiss, to which she turns around, as if the action could connect with her ass.
"Delicious!". She says with an amused snort, doing the sexy grunt i wanted to hear from her.
Which is noticed late by Natvoshka, her happiness vanishing with a stern gaze that catches a glimpse of my fleeting debonair smirk, not needing to retort any further, and placidly continuing to my destination, «The Aptitude Test».
With the thought, an ethereal path indicates me the route i should follow, reaching in minutes an elliptic underground chamber with vaulted ceiling.
{I thought the curves in constructions and designs were purely aesthetic, but maybe this serves to prevent the appearance of Enclosed Amalgams, or some of its phenotypes}.
In the wall, there are embedded various entrances limited with dark purple stone, making the contained reddish anomalous energy, to stand out even more against the light maple lighting illuminating the hall.
{This site is in the verge of overflowing with the amount of people in this still growing crow}.
A robust, deep, neutral voice resonates from the walls, making me dizzy with the quantity of vibrations.
"Welcome Newcomers. The Aptitude Test is simple and direct. Cross into any of the Dilated Umbrals, and come out. There are specific numbers of Cadets required to delve into the Umbrals. Meet the quotas following the shape formed at the top of each passage, and remember, the number of free rooms is limited"…