Adam didn't even bother to feign disinterest this time.
He saved his farming simulator game, the frustration from their last encounter still a fresh memory.
He turned his full attention to Sunny, a flicker of genuine curiosity in his ancient eyes.
"How many talents does your dragon even have?" he asked, guessing correctly that Sunny's questions were about Nova.
"Initially, she had eight," Sunny began, settling into a plush sofa that materialized for his comfort. "But I removed two and gave a new one. So she was at seven. Now, with the Time Affinity, she's back to eight talents."
A knowing smile touched Adam's lips. "That explains it. There are many factors at play here, young one."
"First, the multiple talents of your Nova. Each talent, especially one based on a fundamental law, creates a resonance field. The more you have, the more complex and expensive it becomes to add another"
"It's a matter of harmonious integration, not just accumulation"
