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Ignatius crossed his arms, a hint of jealousy in his expression. "So now your punches explode with shockwaves and fire? Great. You're becoming the first elf gorilla in the world."
"Hey! Don't be jealous," I teased, flexing my hand as faint red flames danced around my knuckles. "This is just the beginning. If Strength has this kind of skill tree, imagine what Agility, Defense, or even Luck could become once they get their own System Seeds."
Yggdra leaned forward, her eyes sparkling with fascination. "Indeed. Each Stat could evolve into a living entity, with unique powers tied to its essence. Strength burns with flames, Agility might manifest as lightning, Defense as stone, Luck as shifting fate… You are walking the path of becoming a living pantheon, Sylphy."
"Pantheon?!" I gasped. "Uh, really? I don't know about that…"
