Chapter 212

But Tang Ruan was only a militia soldier.

After advancing to Hero, one needs to set Talents and Skills.

It was just like when Zhao Chi awakened his Talent earlier, except that a Hero's Talent awakening was decided on their behalf by the Lord.

"Next is the Talent awakening. You take a look too and see which one you like."

"Mm." Tang Ruan nodded happily.

Zhao Chi clicked 【Awaken Talent】.

Tang Ruan's whole body trembled, feeling something rush out of her body.

【Tang Ruan is awakening Talent】

【... Talent awakening complete】

Exactly the same as when Zhao Chi awakened, three Talents to choose from appeared before her eyes again.

Zhao Chi felt a jolt of excitement at the sight.

This meant Grafting Flower onto Jade could be used again.

Unfortunately, Gu Qing's Talent was innate and could not have its data transferred.

But it didn't matter—there were items that could reset Talents.

It's just that there were none in the Academy, so he could only search the market, and the price might be steep.

But at least there was hope.

Moreover, Gu Qing's current Talent "Body Reinforcement" could add 1 point to Constitution, which was actually quite practical.

"My lord, my Talent… why is it so strange?"

Tang Ruan asked in a small voice, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Strange?"

Zhao Chi came back to himself and looked at Tang Ruan's three Talents.

The first:

【Talent】 Longevity

【Grade】 D-grade

【Effect】 Lifespan +30 years

A very direct and easy-to-understand Talent.

Zhao Chi was a little envious.

If only he had had a Talent that increased lifespan when he awakened his.

Based on the average human lifespan of 70 years, if Zhao Chi had this Talent, he could live to 100.

But if there was no way to stay youthful, adding 30 years of aging lifespan didn't seem to mean much.

Still, it depended on the person.

For high-ranking, powerful officials, or wealthy tycoons, an extra 30 years of aging lifespan might also be decent.

But for Tang Ruan, who had a 1000-year lifespan, this Talent was trash.

Moreover, this Talent couldn't grow, and only had 1 effect.

He shouldn't choose it.

Zhao Chi looked at the second Talent.

【Talent】 Iron Bones

【Grade】 E-grade, Growable

【Effect】 1. Damage taken by the body reduced by 10%.

【Effect】 2. Movement speed reduced by 10%.

This Talent was decent.

Very suitable for Tang Ruan.

Zhao Chi's plan for Tang Ruan was as a meat shield, and this Talent perfectly matched her role.

Moreover, it was a growable Talent.

Although the Talent's effects weren't great right now, after advancing in tier it would grow stronger and stronger.

The positive effect was -10% damage taken.

This wasn't the same as +10% Defense—this attribute was far better than Defense.

Li Ruanyu had explained it many times.

If it boosted Defense, it could indeed reduce the enemy's attack damage.

However, afterward one still had to add the enemy's critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, various Skill bonuses, before arriving at the actual damage.

But Damage Reduction was different.

Damage Reduction reduced actual damage taken by 10%.

It was equivalent to reducing by 10% all the damage caused by the enemy's attack, critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, and various Skill bonuses.

"Defense" only reduced attack damage.

"Damage Reduction," besides attack damage, could also reduce a large amount of other bonus damage.

Naturally, the end result differed quite a bit.

So the effect of Damage Reduction was much better.

Additionally, "Damage Increase" was the same.

Damage Increase was better than Attack Increase.

The reasoning was the same.

Increasing attack only increases that one stat — attack.

Increasing damage is equivalent to simultaneously increasing attack, critical hit bonus, martial arts bonus, all kinds of skill bonuses, and so on.

So martial arts are very important.

The martial arts skills of lords and heroes are damage increase, and damage reduction.

Zhao Chi stopped his train of thought and looked at this skill's area-of-effect.

It's -10% movement speed.

This area-of-effect is indeed very annoying. In a bit I'll transfer this stat away — at the very least it can be transferred into +30 years of lifespan.

Zhao Chi looked at the third talent.

【Talent】 Masochistic Tendency

【Grade】 Grade E, Growable

【Effect】 1. Every time the body takes 3% damage, morale increases by 1%, up to a maximum increase of 30%, lasting 30 minutes.

【Effect】 2. When the body is healthy, morale drops by 20%.

Damn…

How can there still be a talent like this?

And it's growable too?

What could it grow into?

No wonder Tang Ruan said her talent was strange — turns out she meant this one.

Zhao Chi couldn't help glancing at Tang Ruan.

Tang Ruan saw Zhao Chi turn his head to look at her, and hurriedly explained with a flushed face: "My lord, this talent isn't something I control. I don't know what's going on either."

Gu Qing was very curious: "Oh? What's up?"

Zhao Chi smiled and said: "I'll tell you in a moment."

"Oh." Gu Qing nodded and stopped asking.

Zhao Chi carefully read this talent's effects.

To be honest, this talent isn't bad.

Especially for Tang Ruan.

If she's trained into a meat shield, she'll definitely take the most hits.

No matter how good the armor she wears or how excellent the shield she carries, getting hurt will still be an everyday occurrence.

If she has this talent…

Even if Tang Ruan gets beaten, would she also… enjoy it?

Why is this so weird…