Chapter 172: Education Problems

  Matthew checked over Liana's progress, his face full of smiles.

  Her grasp of knowledge was solid and thh, without blindly rushing to hasten spellcasting.

  A strong foundation is crucial for all knowledge.

  Even more so for dangerous are knowledge.

  After carefully reviewiatus panel, Matthew assigned her new learning tasks while p thoughtfully.

  Perhaps, Liana also had a ce...

  Liana

  Age: 9

  Profession: None

  Talent: None

  Specialization: None

  Ianone

  Attributes:

  Strength: 5 → 6

  Agility: 6 → 7

  stitution: 5 → 6

  Intelligence: 14 → 16

  Perception: 10 → 11

  Charisma: 18 → 19

  Luck: -2 (Doomed Aura)

  Evaluation: Misfortune surrounds her, a life full of hardships.

  Thanks to Matthew's relentless support, Liana's attributes had notably improved.

  Particurly after more than two months of study, Liana dispyed an astonishing talent.

  Those two points in intelligence were entirely earhrough hard work and study.

  Given her current efforts and her resilient streak of bad luck, Liana could very likely raise her intelligence above 20 before she turned 15.

  Haviraordinary intelligence is one of the prerequisites for being an Arist!

  As a "genius" Arist himself, and with the aid of data dispy, Matthew uood the difficulty of being an Arist inside and out.

  However, Liana’s charisma remained irrepressible, tinuously maing its presence.

  Matthew even suspected that, if Liana tio live well and thrive, her tent bloodline power would naturally emerge.

  Perhaps Liana was another sort y, destio bee a sorcerer.

  So, after some thought, Matthew decided to have a serious talk with young Liana about her future.

  When Matthew spoke with children, he never desded, treating them as he would any citizen.

  Children are clever—they uand more than people think!

  After finishing her assigs, Liana adeptly asked Matthew her questions, then reflected deeply, showing an exceptional capacity for learning.

  Matthew patiently waited for her to process everything, then asked in a geone:

  "The question is important; it will shape your future path as a professional."

  Liana houghtfully, her eyes full of determination.

  Ensuring that she was clear-headed, Matthew expihe differences between an Arist, a wizard, and a sorcerer:

  "Sorcerer: Born with an innate ability to cast spells. Like breathing or moving an arm, you wield yic."

  "For instance, some sorcerers are born with the ability to cast Fireball. With practice, they gradually unloew powers."

  "But sorcerers have a limit to their abilities, determined rgely by their ialent."

  "Objectively, you possess great talent. With the right guidance, you could immediately bee a sorcerer."

  "Out of 1,000 total power points, your talent alone could bring you to 800 within 20 years."

  "Wizard: Studies the magic weave and spell meics, learning how to cast them more effectively."

  "They researew spells and experiment with making them stronger or weaker. Theoretically, a wizard learhing a sorcerer do."

  "Objectively, after a few days of study, you could bee a wizard and also gradually acquire sorcerer powers."

  "Through diligent study, you have a good ce of reag 900 power points in 20 years!"

  "Arist: Iigates the fual truths, ws, and meics of the universe."

  "Why do we breathe? Why does part burn? What remains after it burns? These are all things we study..."

  "An Arist learn all the powers of both wizards and sorcerers."

  "It won’t stop you from iing sorcerer abilities, but instead, it will help you uand and develop them further."

  "Objectively, you’ll o put in even more effort, study more knowledge, and it’ll take about a year of dedication before you bee an Arist."

  "With hard work, after 20 years, you could reach the full 1,000 points of power!"

  After hearing Matthew's expnation, Liana fell into deep thought.

  First: Immediate mastery of power.

  Sed: A little bit of study over time could lead to mastering even stronger powers!

  Third: With long-term dedication and hard work, she could surpass her innate limits and acquire eveer power!

  Even for an adult, making such a decision would be difficult and stressful.

  Matthew remained silent, not interfering or saying things like:

  "You have enough talent to be more carefree; whichever path you choose, you’ll achieve great things."

  This would mean she wouldn’t o e many resourake great efforts and could naturally grow into her abilities.

  The path of easy growth!

  "You could just study slowly without any pressure and grow at your own pace."

  This would involve using up some resources, the equivalent of supp a spellcaster, but not too much.

  The simple education path!

  "You could push past your limits; you have that potential."

  This would e massive resources and put tremendous pressure on her.

  The pressure education path!

  Matthew didertain any biased thoughts.

  Everyone must be responsible for their choices.

  Matthew merely wao inform Liana of what was to e.

  His aim was to ensure Liana wouldn’t regret whatever choice she made.

  The young girl blinked, looked down at the books in her hands, and gripped them tightly. With firm resolve, she answered:

  "I want to grow through hard work, little by little, because that’s what I trol!"

  Surprised by her determination, Matthew couldn't help but nod approvingly, gently patting her head as he said:

  "Alright. Then from now on, your studies will get harder."

  "You’ll o learn even more, so give it your best effort!"

  Seemingly more rexed after making her decision, Liana lovingly stroked her books, looking up with eager eyes as she said:

  "I’m ready!"

  Watg her serious expression, Matthew mused inwardly and then said in an encing tone:

  "I’ve found a great partner for you; you’ll be learning together."

  Thinking of Yaya’s learning abilities, Matthew believed the two of them would be a perfect match.

  Curiously blinking, Liana seemed to realize something. She bit her lip aantly asked:

  "Teacher, will she be affected by me?"

  "Huh? Ugh... Sis... want some of this?"

  Yaya had snu, her eyes darting away from Liana’s books as she sheepishly held out a roasted chi leg.

  Liana smiled helplessly, having already guessed Yaya’s identity. After sneaking a g Matthew aing his firmation, she took the chi leg with excitement:

  "I’ll eat it! Since you’re so kind to me, I’ll defieach you well ter!"

  "Huh???"

  Yaya stood there dumbfounded, puzzled by this different response pared to Rebecca’s reas.

  "This... isn’t right, ‘ya!"

  FAL