THE LAST GAMBIT

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the first line, revealing the words [Final Gambit

it was the only plausible explanation for the s

e highly advantageous, while others proved to be less so. Ye

Latent Talent: Lowest grade], accompanied by the simple

is talent ranked at the lowest grade. Nevertheless, with youth on his side,

o his disappointment; such an affinity would

ng Innate Talent; would you like to update

, pondering why this option hadn'

for improvement: "Upgrade: Complete th

t, reflecting on the system's adapt

be integrated into auxiliary functions, streamlining access

lents have?" he queried, thou

the system replied, confirming Rhodes's suspicions. This in

Quest Menu. Its function differed significantly from the others; while they

sts tailored to your abilities and be rewarded upon completion. The u

gly, Rhodes focused on the Quest Menu. Under the [Skill Quest

d already been fulfilled. Rhodes reviewed the requ

est demanded. Rhodes's attributes, particularly intelligence and

upgraded to [Magic Latent Talent: Low grade], a d

Unlike other functions, it facilitated self-imp

est, [Magical Talent upgrade: Mid-lo

the quest stipulated. Though Rhodes lacked a single poin

talents, a realization that sparked curiosity about hi

t: [Elemental affinity]. Though he lacked the requisite grade,

ng his Dexterity. "Boosting my Dexterity by just one point seems manageable, but aiming for a total of ten points

nt method for the user to enhance Dexterity points would involv

it an excellent choice for Rhodes's needs. Moreover, he harbored a desire to fort

. While it was customary for those aspiring to the archer's path to pursue such training, it wasn't unheard of for youths to undertake it bef

s I must commence archery practice. Tomorrow, I shall petit

ction with the Final Gambit System, prompting the system to declare

nalities, signifying its completion. Rhodes surmised that any future fun

he encountered a servant who chastised him for the late hour. Unperturbed, Rhodes co

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tially surprised, the servants acquiesced without question, their interactions with Rhodes devoid of an

y given his status, necessitating a waiting period of approximately a week

one before succumbing to exhaustion. Reflecting on his feeble attempt, he conceded,

ng specialized equipment, he engaged in basic exer

is stats. However, by day's end, his stats remained unchanged. Meanwhile, within the

resented him with a letter from his elder sister, Rhodes momentarily halted his training. Andrea Therion, his old

s senior, she had already attained the esteemed status of a 4-star mortal erudite. Moreover, she possessed a high-grade Magical T

g ample resources and privileges. However, this success came at the cost of limited contact with his family,

physical training-a departure from his usual scholarly pursuits. Ever solicitous of her brother's well-being, Andrea h

mother, which had left them reliant on each other for emotional support. While their father rema

own way. Believing that he sought to earn their father's recognition through physical pro

on for his strenuous training regimen. Grateful for his sister's gesture, Rhodes resolved to make the most

ledging the significance of her contribution to his endeavors. With renewed vi

cation materialized before him: "System ale