After receiving a new piece of information, Sterl's expression remained unchanged. His only thought was to help Linna, Rayna, and the others elevate their soul levels. That way, even if they accidentally perished in the game world, they could return to reality with their skills intact, and their lives wouldn't suffer as a result.
Sterl sensed two pieces of information from the soul panel.
First, the Zero Phase represented the process of soul power coming into existence from nothing, allowing only for self-defense. Upon reaching the First Phase—level 100 and completing the transformation—the combat capability of soul power would be on par with any conventional means.
Second, Soul Treasures were independent of the soul power system and could additionally bestow soul abilities and various special enhancements.
"So..."