The Kids

"I received an important trait as one of my rewards for this level."

Otto looked at the kids solemnly and chose to reveal all the details of his trait <Split Symbiosis>.

<Split Symbiosis>

Allows trait owner to split off up to five portions of your soul and implant them into other challengers.

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As they slowly read through it, especially the details, their expressions revealed different emotions.

Elliott read through it a few times before a slight smile crossed his face.

Only, it wasn't one of joy.

He inexplicably felt a little sad.

Elliott knew he hadn't really known Otto for very long, but it couldn't be helped that he wanted to be trusted without using this as what felt like to him, an insurance method.

Julia also gazed at Otto seriously. Her expression spoke of resignation.

Perhaps she had known this day would come eventually.

Otto looked at both of them and didn't speak.