In the dark sky of Concepts Archipelago, a figure danced, leaving a fiery trail behind. The glow of the flas cast a supernatural reflection in the Fire Sage's hair. If mist had invaded his eyes, the fire had transford his hair. Each concept brought forth a physical manifestation.
Behind Priam, a pair of fiery wings vibrated. Each was composed of forty flaming feathers arranged like the petals of a half-lotus. Their size and placent left nothing to chance, exuding a beauty that would have moved any onlooker. Too bad the only one watching was the hologram of a dead Prince.
Analyzing his wings with his Domain—Priam couldn't see them directly—the whole seed to be the beginning of a geotric series capable of repeating. Natural inspiration and a touch of mathematics had been used to make [Phoenix Wings] a subli skill.
But that was just the beginning. Forty pairs of feathers were a low number destined to evolve.
Congratulations on creating a new skill: [Phoenix Wings - Rare].
[Phoenix Wings - Rare] - With wings cos the ability to fly. Well, not for the emus, but they managed to beat the Australians, so their honor is intact.
Associated with freedom, wings symbolize emancipation and represent the dreams of many n and won. Today, you can finally explore the skies.
However, be warned: the higher you soar, the harder you fall.
This skill is the start of a series.
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Lvl Up: [Phoenix Wings] lvl 2,3,4
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Being of rare rank, the skill was temporary and aether-expensive, but the phoenix had confird that one day, these wings would beco semi-permanent. The ability to freely summon phoenix wings brought a smile to Priam's focused face.
After another barrel roll, he ca to a stop. Levitating fifteen ters above the ground, he focused on his new appendages. His aether perated the wings, while his Domain fueled them with fire. Attached at his shoulder blades, the wings exchanged Priam's aether for fire. Part of the cost was absorbed by his Fire Concept, reducing his expenses. The heat released into the air was captured by [Kinetic Control] to aid his levitation.
Thanks to his dexterity, Priam quickly took control of his fiery wings, but gaining two new limbs was a strange sensation.
Even stranger was their connection. The skill called upon his Fire Concept to summon and manipulate the wings. The synergy between Domain and Concept allowed potentially perfect mastery of the skill. Now, all he had to do was practice.
Thanks to the Harmony’s bonus of his concept, their creation was cost-free. However, flying consud his aether reserves. Reserves that were not infinite.
[Aether Reserve: 189/235]
With the help of his Assistant, Priam could now gauge his aether levels. He needed two aether units for every minute of levitation. This figure increased when Priam tried to move. His wings would vibrate rather than beat, and his speed would then increase dramatically.
After over two hours of training, Priam realized these wings were not just ant for slow and steady flight. Any rare skill could allow for that. [Phoenix Wings] focused on speed and maneuvering.
A speed that seed limitless. The more aether he spent, the faster he moved. Killing himself was a real danger if he forgot all caution. Test number two hundred and three.
Priam used [Aether Manipulation], sacrificing twenty aether units to his wings. The air thickened as his speed skyrocketed. Sothing gave way. He absorbed his speed a fraction of a second later, stopping less than a ter from the edge of his world. From zero to four hundred ters per second instantly, he calculated as his eardrums vibrated from the supersonic boom that just caught up with him. Not bad.
Lvl Up: [Phoenix Wings] lvl 5
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On Priam's back, a fifth pair of feathers gained realism, and their flas took on a golden hue. The skill was designed to change aesthetically, reflecting its level. Each level converted an additional pair of feathers. To Priam, it was as classy as it was useless.
"You're a rather vain race, right?" Priam asked as he returned to the center of his world.
"Among other things," the small holographic phoenix agreed with a smug air.
"That wasn't a complint."
"You criticize a lot for soone who just received a skill with unlimited potential."
Upon hearing the phoenix's words, Priam apologized. The skill was incredible, and the blueprint provided by the phoenix was as complex as that of [Mask - Epic], confirming the generosity of the bird.
"By the way, in this specific case, you misunderstand our vanity," the phoenix said. "The feather color change has a purpose."
"Other than social?" Priam asked while still levitating. The phoenix nodded.
"Legend has it that this skill was created by one of the first phoenixes for their disabled child. The ultimate goal of this skill was to recreate real wings, as perfect as those of a primordial phoenix. At that ti, the Seven had not yet captured any of us, so this skill was developed in our original universe."
Priam nodded and waited for the phoenix to continue before furrowing his brow at the phoenix's silence.
"And?" he asked after several seconds of silence.
"Do I have to spoon-feed you all the answers?" the phoenix sighed. "Before the Tutorial, did you have access to the System?"
"No, on Earth we..." Priam widened his eyes in understanding. "Without the System, it's challenging to assess our mastery level of a skill. The coloring of the feathers replaces level-up notifications."
"Exactly."
"Clever," Priam acknowledged. Not as clever as inventing a System, but smart nonetheless. "By the way, you ntioned unlimited potential. Does that an I can upgrade this skill to the Zenith?"
The phoenix scratched its head. "I learned this skill as a child to better control my own wings. I was so small that I couldn't sign a contract, that's the only reason I could teach you such a powerful skill. For the next levels, you'll have to rely on the System because I've never needed its epic rank."
Priam was disappointed, but it made sense. The skill was rare because it was suitable for newborns. That's why I didn't need to spend Potential to learn it.
"If I et the right prerequisites, will the System provide with the next skill evolution?"
"I think so," replied the phoenix. "Now that you have no more questions, you should train. The wings can also defend and attack. During the fledgling stage, juveniles are trained to..."
The phoenix was wrong; Priam's curiosity was far from satisfied. What were the other interesting rits? How to better manipulate his aura? How to better master his Fire Concept? Questions crowded his mind. Nevertheless, for the sake of his training, he stayed silent and listened.
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