Unexpected Setback

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

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Endric stood to his feet and pointed at the holographic projection that displayed the faceless image.

"Notice the branch-like hair?" He questioned.

"Yeah, what about it?" Ria voiced.

"You see their hair is actually a tree. Over time it has been called many names. The tree of creation, the tree of birth, the tree of life, and so on..."

Ria kept staring at Endric with curiosity, wondering where he was headed with his explanation.

"The thing is, this tree can bear fruits. When they pluck one of these fruits and consume it, it grants a random ability for a particular duration," Endric's explanation left Ria agape.

"So you're saying that they can technically make use of any ability?" Ria inquired.