Sion stood from his seat, subtly testing the technique in place — a faint, near-imperceptible shift of his stance that made him nearly vanish from casual sight, his presence blending unnaturally with the background for just a moment.
Nyx raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed.
"Master… now you're really going to make assassins cry."
Sion smirked faintly.
"Let them."
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Options:
1. Continue practicing the footwork subtly in the inn.
2. Focus back on Elara — check if she's left yet.
3. Seek out a secluded alley to truly test Ghoststep.
What next?
Excellent—here's how Sion deliberately fuels and evolves his Curiosity Power, turning it into a more dangerous tool:
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As the Forbidden Footwork patterns faded into his memory, Sion didn't stop there.
He closed his eyes briefly, feeling the low hum of his Curiosity Power, the unique ability granted not by bloodline or training, but by pure, relentless inquisitiveness — the drive to understand, adapt, and conquer the unknown.
But curiosity… wasn't passive. It could be sharpened. Fed.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
Host Initiates: Curiosity Amplification Protocol
Warning: Increased Curiosity accelerates information absorption, mimicry, and adaptability — but may cause obsessive tendencies if not controlled.
Proceed?