"Now I want you all to focus on me. Pay close attention when I'm casting." [Lucien]
A moderate amount of Karma gathered in front of Lucien. He doesn't seem bothered as he continued to focus on 'casting'.
Soon Karma seeped through his body and mixed with the Karma outside. They mingled together slowly until it gradually changed into the shape of a spear. About 20 spears formed next to Lucien, each 30 cm long. The room is big enough for us to stand from a safe distance but I still felt intimidated by their aura. Harold look ecstatic while the 2 girls were shocked, especially Luna. I mean, her mouth is wide open.
I'm not paying enough attention? I am. The Karma dome plus the help of [Karma's control] is giving me all the necessary information inside. It's taxing for my mind though so I'll stop doing that.
"Um Tanzer? I thought people don't usually show their abilities?" [Shina]
"Aha, it isn't really my main ability. I use it often but I think it's fine to show y'all." [Lucien]
"A-are you sure?" [Shina]
"Of course! I have good eye for people." [Lucien]
Lucien winked at me. Sigh... this guy. Same as ever huh.
"So why is it so slow?"
He's looking at me like I'm an idiot. What? What is it?
"Duh I made it slow so you guys can observe it." [Lucien]
I'm sorry. I'm an idiot.
"So you guys got the gist of using an ability?" [Lucien]
Ah that. I think I understand. He's using Karma to cast it but the form is predetermined. It's inflexible but consistent. At least that's what I got.
"I think it's something decided the moment you cast it. No change can be made when casting." [Harold]
"Nice! You got it right." [Lucien]
Yup close enough. The other 2 got it too it seems. Lucien seem satisfied with us. With a wave of his hand the spear disappeared into particles. They weren't actually visible through the eye but rather through my Karma dome.
Next was the Karma user way of casting. This time the Karma around him didn't gather but dissolve instead. Lucien continuously let Karma outside his body similar to how we form our dome but the Karma didn't spread but instead lump together.
Afterward they compressed and expanded repeatedly, each time only taking around a few seconds. This repeated around 40 times until it stop and a big ball of water appeared. It's about 20x20 cm wide? Though big, the impact it has on us is no where near the spear.
"This is... it?" [Harold]
Harold ask a little disappointed. I get you. It doesn't seem able to do anything.
"The last process is to use Karma to accelerate it however using it in the room is not ideal." [Lucien]
I see. True that.
"So what exactly happened?"
I didn't know. It was much less clear compared to last time. The others are pondering too.
"What's so different about it compared to just using abilities normally?" [Lena]
"It isn't different." [Lucien]
Please explain in details.
"It's almost the same as using an ability. While it's said that the way creating abilities are lost, it's actually the way of transferring it to another person.
Creating ability for yourself is similar to muscle memory. You use something a lot of times and your body will gradually make it more efficient. It takes a long time though and some talent so a lot of people are unwilling create one and just get more abilities instead. You can also grow your ability so it's more convenient.
However those that have the talent to be a Karma user is usually much better in every way than their counterparts." [Lucien]
"What about artifacts users?"
"Well, they just use artifacts. They originally wasn't counted but after a rank 3 artifacts group proved their strength it was added." [Lucien]
"Wait but if they use artifacts how do they increase in ranks?" [Lena]
"All 3 groups need to use Karma one way or another. As long as you use Karma you can increase the rank." [Lucien]
Is that so. What a confusing world. I think I'll understand it after spending more time with the supernatural.
"By the way don't think that Karma is use just for fighting. There's a variety of uses from daily life to researching, it'll all depend on your profession. You'll be reached about professions later down in the school but it's good to do some research about it since it's relatively important." [Lucien]
Right. My [Athlete's boost] was useful in a fight but it's helping me more in body training. Looking at my abilities 90% of them are utility skill. I just thought that since it's something so fantasy like that everything is related to fighting. This way of thinking might restrict my way of using abilities later so I'll have to reflect.
"Well since it's a trip let's stop our training session here today. I know a pretty good karaoke place here so anyone want to go later?" [Lucien]
That sounds nice. However I need to do more training so I don't think I have time.
...Why are you all looking at me like that? You think I won't go to train.
Ok I'll go. It's no good if I only train after all.
Yes yes I won't do Karma training secretly.
We went to the karaoke and had fun. Jester also joined us. His singing voice was something else. It's comparable to a professional singer.
Harold got dead drunk again. He's sleeping peacefully. Shina is taking care of him. Though it's more like she's looking at his sleeping face. Ah youth.
Lena is using her ability to hid things. She did some party tricks with it. It was impressive.
I discussed visiting Mel with Lucien and having a small party. It seems like I can't yet but he's keeping in touch with her. Do your best, I'm rooting for you!
Ah me? I got 10 points in singing. I'm not very good...
It was a lot of fun.
Tomorrow is the festival.
I'm looking forward to it!