Sunny chose to deliver the newly acquired techniques and knowledge during the pre-scheduled offerings from his human and elven tribes for a very specific reason.
He wanted to subtly reinforce the instinctive behavior for his lifeforms: to seek their God's favor and guidance during every joyous occasion, and in times of misfortune.
By having divine solutions manifest directly through their acts of reverence, he hoped to solidify the sacred bond, ensuring a continuous flow of Faith, and more importantly, their unwavering devotion in times of need.
With the immediate concern of the atmospheric mana anomaly looming, and anticipating its resolution within a few hours of his own divine time, Sunny decided to focus on deciphering these newly acquired techniques himself.
He dedicated the next few hours to poring over the mana guiding techniques and body strengthening methods.
As he delved into their intricate diagrams and nuanced explanations, Sunny found many concepts remarkably similar to ancient Blue planet practices he had vaguely heard of: the flowing movements of Tai Chi, the disciplined postures of various yogic practices, and the focused breathing exercises used in meditation.
The underlying principles seemed universal, adapting the body and mind to channel and utilize inherent energies.
He began to practice the basic mana guiding techniques himself, albeit with no immediate results, lacking the specific 'talent' to truly engage with mana.
Exactly four hours into his concentrated study, a resonant notification sounded directly in Sunny's divine ear, pulling him from his meditative practice.
[Congratulation God Cosmos for solving the misfortune!]
[New items have been added in System shop!]
A wide, triumphant grin spread across Sunny's face.
He ceased his attempts at mana guiding, a sense of profound satisfaction washing over him.
The misfortune had been averted.
His strategic intervention—the timely introduction of magic—had proven successful.
He immediately directed his divine gaze towards Veridia.
What unfolded before his eyes was a breathtaking sight.
While it had only been four hours for Sunny, an astonishing four and a half years had elapsed on Veridia due to the accelerated time flow.
In that extensive period, the nascent magic he had introduced had proliferated across both human and elven continents.
He could perceive the distinct, pulsating aura of mana channeling from countless individuals.
Many of his lifeforms were now adept at wielding magic, casting rudimentary spells and manipulating energy with varying degrees of proficiency.
The very atmosphere of Veridia, which had once been growing dangerously dense with unutilized mana, now felt balanced, the mana flowing freely, absorbed and expended by a burgeoning population of magic-users.
It was ironic, Sunny mused, that while his world was now teeming with active magicians, he, their divine benefactor, remained unable to perform even the simplest spell.
His prior observations and the acquired knowledge from Reflection, however, had given him a profound understanding of the universe's inherent power system, a realization that had solidified over the last four hours of intense study and divine observation.
Everything in this vast world, indeed this universe, operated on a comprehensive grading system, ranging from F (Ordinary) to SSS (Divine).
This grading applied not only to innate magical affinity but also to physical strength, various professional skills, and even the quality of items.
A "talent" or "affinity" dictated the potential and speed of a lifeform's progress, but genuine "skill" was honed only through continuous training and practice.
For example, a person with a D-Grade affinity for mana—a relatively common level—had, over the past four and a half years on Veridia, been able to learn and master basic magic, progressing to a functional level and becoming E-Grade magician.
Consider the elven leader, who possessed an S-Grade magic affinity.
This exceptional talent did not automatically bestow powerful magic upon him.
Instead, it meant his training would be exponentially faster and his ultimate potential far greater than someone with a lower affinity.
He still needed to diligently train in magic techniques, just like everyone else, to reach higher levels of mastery.
His speed of advancement, however, was unparalleled, reaching B-Grade magician.
The concept of super strength operated similarly.
Thorn, the formidable leader of the human tribe, despite his inability to use magic, still firmly maintained his position due to his impressive C-level Super Strength, reaching his highest potential.
This was a testament to his persistent physical training and the benefits of mana absorption.
Most of the newly emergent magicians on Veridia, even after four and a half years, were merely at the E-level in their magical abilities, insufficient to challenge Thorn's raw physical prowess.
Yet, a new generation was already rising.
Thorn's 21st son, now a vibrant young man, had inherited immense potential.
He had already reached B-level body strengthening, surpassing his father's active strength at a comparable age.
His potential was an astonishing S-level in Body Strengthening, hinting at future might that could rival even higher-grade magic users.
This intricate, interconnected power system extended to all professions.
Marksmen, through continuous training and dedication, could reach higher grades in their field.
Upon achieving a higher grade, their agility would instinctively increase, their eyesight would sharpen to extraordinary levels, and other subtle, beneficial physical changes would manifest, making them deadlier and more efficient.
Similarly, a chef who reached a higher grade in their craft would find the quality and taste of their food increase dramatically.
Their dishes would not only be more delicious than ordinary fare but could also impart different buffs, such as minor healing, temporary stamina boosts, or increased focus, to those who consumed them.
This intricate, interconnected power system was not explicitly explained by the System itself, nor had it been discussed by any other God in the God Chat.
This was Sunny's own profound observation, deduced through tireless divine scrutiny of his world over the past four hours of his time.
He found his world much more akin to a game than ever before—a living, breathing, evolving simulation.
Though there were no numerical 'stats' floating in the air, the clear, intuitive grading system made understanding and evaluating progress remarkably easy.
Through this newfound understanding, Sunny realized a critical truth: even Gods, without an innate talent for magic, could not simply learn to wield it.
Magic was bound by affinity, a fundamental aspect of existence.
But Sunny was no ordinary God.
He possessed the incredibly rare, SSS-Grade talent: Skill-Resonance.
This unique Talent allowed him to copy any talent from the life forms in his territory.
Thus, he knew with absolute certainty that in just two more days of his own time, he could effortlessly copy the S-Grade magic Talent of the elven leader, thereby embarking on his own formidable magical path.
A powerful grin split Sunny's face as grand ambitions began to unfurl in his mind.
He envisioned a future where he would not just copy one talent, but hundreds, thousands, transcending every other God in the multiverse.
He now had two S-Grade lifeforms in his world, both of whom would inevitably develop into unparalleled powerhouses, surely surpassing many of his peers in the God-Game.
Yet, Sunny was not arrogant.
He remained grounded, acknowledging that he had achieved so much without even utilizing his innate, game-breaking talent.
He reasoned that many other Gods, especially those blessed with talents more immediately useful or simpler to leverage than his own complex Skill-Resonance, were surely progressing at an astonishing pace as well.
Thus, Sunny remained ever vigilant, ready to grasp any small opportunity that arose, refusing to become complacent.
With an eager gaze fixed on his limitless future, Sunny articulated his next command, a simple phrase that nevertheless signified a profound shift in his divine strategy.
"System shop, open."