"I see. Can you identify my talent?"
"Hmm, I recall a similar talent from thousands of years ago; it was called 'psycheforge,'" she commented.
"Cool name! What does it do?"
"Well, it's actually quite simple, as the name suggests. Your mind has been forged to be significantly stronger than that of a normal human being, likely due to some trauma or the hardships you've endured," she explained.
"Perhaps it's because of my past life, as if it were because of Noah from this life, my mind would be too weak."
"So, what are my abilities?" I asked eagerly.
"None," she bluntly told me.
Seeing my bewildered expression, she burst into laughter for the first time.
"Hahaha, I really love that expression on your face," she laughed for a minute.
"Alright, back to the subject. Your talent is actually one of the best, if not the best mental talents there is," she began.
So, it seems my psycheforge allows me to forge my mind towards something. My mind was strengthened by my traumas, giving me great mental defense, so I can still smile even after enduring hardships. She explained that if I wanted to use my talent for something more, I'd need to train my mind. There are many techniques for that, but most of them require some kind of energy. In this world, there's QI or AURA. When I become a general, I'll be able to use my talent for both attack and defense.
So, it seems I'll have to train more and acquire some techniques for that.
"If you train your talent, you can gain abilities like photographic memory, which you already have to some extent. You can also sharpen your senses, see from a distance, detect people's heartbeats to determine if they're lying, and identify various herbs to avoid poison. Countless abilities will become accessible as you explore your talent in the near future, especially after opening your aura. It's a whole new world," she explained.
I was genuinely thrilled to have discovered this talent so early.
I refocused on my training, and after 3 hours, I took a nap.
Morning came.
I purchased all the pills, Reve generously provided and placed each in a fancy box. I arranged them neatly on my bed and took a quick shower.
I dressed in an indigo polo shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers.
Afterward, I called the Wilson family.
Brad answered, "Good morning, Noah. How are you?"
"I'm fine. I've prepared the pills, but I'm afraid you'll have to either come for them or send a car. The smell is quite strong; you can detect them from miles away," I half-joked.
He laughed and informed me that they would arrive in an hour.
I ordered breakfast and patiently waited for them.
After 45 minutes, I heard a knock on my door.
When I opened it, I saw Clara and Sara.
Clara warmly hugged me, while Sara nodded politely with a smile.
"The room smells fantastic," Clara commented.
"That's the beauty of the pills," I explained.
"Wow, these fancy boxes," she admired.
"Well, the pills are worth millions. I need to take care of my brand, don't you think?" I joked.
"Can we try the pills?" Sara eagerly asked.
I gave her a small smile and handed her two boxes. She left for her hotel room, and Clara also wanted to try.
"Can I eat them here?" She asked.
"Well, if you don't mind me seeing you with black, stinky slime oozing from your body, sure," I teased.
She looked horrified and ran away with the box.
Following the Wilson family, each person took what they needed, and I explained what to expect and what they needed to do. Then, I waited for the results.
Sara undressed and decided to try the beauty pill first. As she took it, impurities began to emerge from her body, and the scent was irresistible. She hurried to the bathroom for a long shower. The same experience happened to the other two women.
Brad took his pill and was engulfed in warm qi, an unfamiliar sensation to him. His internal injuries started healing, and he felt rejuvenated. To his surprise, he realized his power level had surged to 9876.
"I'm already at my peak; all my injuries are gone, and I don't need years to advance. I sense qi now, and I know how to unlock aura. This pill has saved me at least 10 years," he admitted. He knew his true talent lay in fashion and makeup.
His daughter was equally astonished, if not more so. She felt her body becoming lighter, and all her anger and frustration disappeared. Testing her newfound power, she discovered she was already at 234. When she looked at her reflection, she couldn't believe her eyes; she was already considered a top beauty in the city, but now, the entire 'uls' would praise her beauty.
Similar transformations occurred in the other rooms. Clara was taken aback; she had always concealed her beauty behind a tough-girl persona, but now, she couldn't resist striking a pose. Madam Wilson was so shocked that she began to cry; perhaps Noah was the best man she had met since her husband and son.
Sara felt the qi flowing within her and realized all her injuries had healed. Her power level had skyrocketed to 8700, reaching the peak of the 4th stage. With more effort and an understanding of aura, she believed she could break through further.
Meanwhile, I sat in my room, scrolling through the shop to see what was available. I purchased books on the languages of this world, one about the human body to enhance my understanding, and a cooking technique book.
That brought my wealth to $3000, but I didn't worry; I knew money would come soon.
And as fate would have it...
Knock, knock, knock.
"My money has arrived," I sang as I stood up to open the door.
Clara was the first to arrive.
"I might fall for you, beautiful," I teased.
She blushed and warmly hugged me. This woman seemed to love hugs for some reason.
"The pill was truly amazing. If you ever open a shop, you'd become rich," she commented.
"I'd love to be rich, but I don't have the time or talent to run a business," I confessed.
Before we could close the door, Marta showed up.
"I'm so sorry for the way I treated you. Please don't hate me," she sobbed.
Tears had obscured her beauty. I couldn't help but feel sympathy for her. I gently patted her head, "It's fine. I don't hold grudges for petty reasons," I reassured her.
She smiled and gave me a heartfelt hug, and I swear I saw steam coming from Clara's head.
Next came Sara. "You're truly a genius. I'm so ashamed I looked down on you before. Please accept my apology," she said with a deep bow.
I waved my hand, "Don't take it too seriously; it's okay," I said, though deep down, I felt pleased.
The husband and wife arrived 15 minutes later. Madam Wilson had a blush on her face, and it was evident what they had been up to.
Brad enveloped me in a big hug, and I began to think it might be a 'me' problem. "Noah, you've saved me 10 years of work. That pill is incredibly valuable," he expressed.
"I can see that my pill worked wonders, Madam Wilson," I commented.
"It was indeed amazing, Noah. How about you marry my daughter?" she jokingly suggested.
Sara's eyes widened, and Mary blushed, exclaiming, "Mom, don't joke!"
Suddenly, a powerful qi energy emerged from nowhere. "Yeah, don't joke, Elen," Clara threatened with a sinister smile.
I was now fairly certain that Clara had a romantic interest in me, but I played it off with a laugh.
"Hahaha, Madam Wilson, you're both beautiful and funny. I'm a bit too young for marriage," I joked.