Daniel narrowed his eyes, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.
"I said hold it longer, not for so few seconds," Marco replied evenly, his tone steady.
Belinda tilted her head as she stepped toward the wagon. "But I’ve worked with many thunder users. They all say the sa thi—."
"Are you a thunder user yourself?" Marco said cutting her off.
Belinda humd softly, turning away without answering.
"But Master, I held it for so long, till I couldn’t control it from my hand," Daniel said.
"It seems you’re not trusting the process. Everything takes ti to perfect. Only those with extraordinary talent can master it on their first try," Marco replied calmly.
At the sati, Molex approached from behind.
"Master, for so reason I couldn’t produce an energy ball anymore. But why?" he said with a confused expression.
Molex extended his palm and began channeling, but only a few small sparks crackled.
Oh lord, how did I forget about the locket? Marco thought.
"Maybe because you’ve used all your mana," he said.
"Students, the locket you all received from the box is to check your mana," Marco announced loudly.
Daniel’s eyes widened as he imdiately withdrew the locket from his pouch, having almost forgotten it was there all along.
He glanced at it and ran his fingers over the cylindrical gem, its base etched with a diamond pattern. It glowed blue, a little above halfway, indicating the amount of mana still left in his body.
"Far," he whispered, his voice low.
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Na: Mana Prism
Type: Stone
Rarity: Very common
Description: A finely crafted locket made by a skilled craftsman of the Eagle Kingdom. When it cos into contact with the user’s finger, the gem reveals the amount of mana within their body. It can also emit a soft glow, serving as a gentle light in the darkness.
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’Haha, now he rembers the locket,’ Belinda murmured, a smile spreading across her face.
...
Hours later, the training session was over, but no one managed to perform the second form—except Bernard, who showed so signs of it.
With a crack of his neck, Daniel walked toward the marketplace, wearing a green tunic, cream-colored pants, wooden clogs, and a leather satchel slung over his right shoulder.
"Sir, is my money ready?" Daniel asked with a neutral expression.
Harry t his gaze, his expression flat as he set up the stall. "Yes, just a second."
He pulled out a small pouch filled with coins and handed it to him.
*Clink-Clink*
In total, there were one hundred silver coins and ten gold coins inside.
"Pleasure doing business with you, sir," Daniel replied, glancing at the coins without bothering to count them.
He shoved the pouch into his leather satchel and turned toward the bakery. Harry let out a sigh of relief as Daniel walked away.
For Daniel, stopping by the bakery for a al had now beco a common routine. Feeling generous, the owner even gave him free plain biscuits, as he had beco one of his loyal custors.
Just as Daniel was chatting with the owner, Jessica stepped in, a woven basket dangling from her right arm. She recognized him from behind.
"Hey Daniel," she said, her tone soft as she approached.
Daniel turned and glanced at her. She wore a flowing blue gown topped by a red surcoat that draped modestly over her full breasts.
So n at nearby tables stared, eyes widening, as her plump ass swayed hypnotically — drawing every gaze without her noticing.
"Where have you been?" she asked with a neutral expression.
Daniel hesitated a mont, then replied, "I went ho, Aunt."
Jessica offered him a warm smile before turning her attention to the nu. Her eyes moved slowly over the list as she considered what to order.
"Umm... may I have a fine loaf of bread and ten plain biscuits?" she said.
The owner glanced up from the counter. "Dine in or pack?" he asked.
"Pack, please."
The owner nodded with a gentle smile. "Sure, madam."
They stood at the counter, chatting idly while waiting for their orders. When the food was finally ready, they paid and stepped outside.
Jessica walked ahead with the basket in hand as they stepped outside. Daniel followed a step behind, deliberately placing himself in the line of sight, blocking the lingering stares of the n inside the bakery who had been eyeing her shalessly.
"Daniel, do you want to co shopping with your aunt?" she asked with a smile.
He nodded without hesitation. "Sure, Aunt."
Jessica’s smile widened as she handed him the woven basket. Together, they set off toward the nearby grocery stall.
’Man... she always gives her basket whenever I shop with her,’ he thought, his eyes dropping to her ass. ’She better pay with her body or—"
"Status," he murmured under his breath.
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Na: Jessica Jane
Age: 30
HP: 1000/1000
Mana: 200/200
Essence: 100%
Quality: Outstanding
Description: An ambitious and enthusiastic person, who dreams of becoming rich one day, but after her marriage, her husband couldn’t fulfill her deepest sexual needs and desires.
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Huh? Outstanding? Daniel thought, rubbing his eyes again before the screen faded.
He checked once more for clarity, and to his surprise, it truly read [outstanding].
"How much is the cabbage?" Jessica asked, pointing at the vegetables.
"Half a silver a kilo, madam," the rchant replied.
’But how? How did her quality change while I was gone?’ he thought, his eyes locked on her warm smile. ’Does that an if I keep banging them, they’ll randomly upgrade... or is there sothing else?’
Daniel’s thought raced as he followed her through the market. Yet there was no mistake, her quality had changed while he was in the village. It wasn’t random, but tied to the price, the effort he had poured into her.
As they walked through the market, Jessica led the way toward the at stalls while Daniel followed calmly behind. Just then, her eyes fell upon a familiar face.
"Oh, Gary, how’ve you been?" Jessica asked warmly.
Gary turned toward her with a grin. "I’m great. What about you, Jessica?"
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