Chapter 161
Chapter 162 The Scales Turn
The scales spun.
The deal was done.
Joanna lost a useless SSS-rank talent and gained three Legendary-tier Skill Upgrade Stones. It was not a bad trade at all.
With these stones, Joanna could upgrade Spirit Lash, Symbiotic Link, and Power Siphon to Legendary-tier. Of course, she still needed Diamond-tier and Epic-tier Skill Upgrade Stones in between. But those could be bought with credits.
Just thinking about holding Legendary-tier skills at her current low level made Joanna feel like she was about to take off.
Across from her, Garfield nodded in thanks to Linden.
“Uncle Linden, sorry to trouble you and make you come all this way p>
“It’s fine. Your mom already paid me,” Linden said with a laugh as he stood up. “Still, be careful in the future. Losing money in business is one thing. Just don’t jump off a rooftop over it.” With that, Linden left.
Garfield did not stay either. He soon took his leave as well.
Webster smiled at Joanna. “Joanna, if you’re ever interested in Paranormal Dungeons, you’re welcome to attend my public lectures. You can ask questions anytime. I won’t charge you p>
Webster added Joanna as a contact. Joanna, of course, accepted.
With this new wave of resources, Joanna was clearly on the fast track. With her frightening potential, she was bound to crush the competition. Getting into the academy was only a matter of time.
After everyone else left, only Helen remained.
“At last, it’s my turn,” Helen said. “I came today to ask if you’d like to study under me. At the university level, students choose a mentor. I teach Beast-Type Dungeon
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Studies, and I specialize in training Summoner professionals.
“If you choose me, I have direct admission rights. I can let you skip selection and stay at the academy p>
She paused, then added calmly, “Of course, with your current points, you don’t really need that spot. But here’s what I can guarantee. If you choose me, I’ll get you a Mythic-level Talent Upgrade Stone p>
She said it with confidence, and she had the backing to prove it.
Joanna didn’t need to think long.
She had already checked. A Mythic-level Talent Upgrade Stone cost 10,000 credits, which she could earn in about ten days if she worked hard.
But on top of that, it also required one trillion Starcoins.
Without her former benefactor, earning that kind of money at her current pace would take at least three years. Even if her income sped up as she grew stronger, she didn’t want to fall too far behind others.
“I’d be honored to be your student,” Joanna said.
Helen looked deeply pleased. Her gaze toward Joanna was full of admiration.
“The Talent Upgrade Stone can only be given after enrollment,” Helen said. “Are you planning to upgrade your talent to SS Rank now?
“I suggest you slow down for now. Talent upgrades and skill upgrades both have rules behind them. These things aren’t taught in high school.
“If you’re free today, I can give you a private lesson and explain talent advancement in advance p>
That was exactly what Joanna wanted.
And she really did have questions she wanted to ask Helen.
Before class started, Joanna sent Nighthowl, Alwyn, and Lucien off to earn credits.
She stayed behind to attend the lesson.
Seeing how easily Joanna ordered around three contracted beasts, even Helen had to admire her. She couldn’t do that herself. Hastor was completely uncontrollable. He only acted when she was in real danger. Most of the time, he did whatever he wanted, caused trouble, and constantly demanded things.
At least with desserts around, Hastor didn’t get bored.
Helen began the lesson.
After a detailed explanation, Joanna finally understood the theory.
Simply put, every skill a professional learns becomes stronger as its level increases. But what happens to the weaker versions of those skills? Do they disappear?
For example, when a mage’s Fireball evolves into Infernoball at Dark Gold tier, can Fireball still be used?
Of course it can.
By reducing a skill’s power, lowering mana consumption, and controlling how the flames are released.
One could even alter the shape of a fireball, developing entirely new ways to use it.
This was something taught only at the university level: proficiency in skill control.
It was about applying high-level techniques to low-level skills.
The opposite-raising low-level skills toward higher level—was a completely different discipline.
“As for your Affinity Talent,” Helen said, “if you want to advance it to SS Rank, you must choose the direction yourself. But remember this: greater power always comes with more limits when it exceeds your current strength.
“Take Garfield’s Fair Trade talent as an example. Because he’s still weak, it has restrictions. When he trades with you once, you can trade with him once in return.
“When you advance, you must control the balance.
“Every advancement is like a complete rebirth. It’s not just growth; it’s a subject worth studying on its own.
“That’s the theory. Practice, however, is another story entirely p>
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