"I would rather give up these powers and live freely than live such a life. And nothing you say will change that, System."
There was a pause from the system, a flicker in the blue panel that might have been computational hesitation, or something else.
[Understood, Host. There is an alternative pathway, one that allows for broader engagement while still respecting the System's core parameters and... operational principles.]
"I'm listening," Riku said.
[Spells and abilities beyond basic enhancements can be 'manifested' by expending Goodwill Points. Each spell or significant ability will have an associated Goodwill cost, reflecting its power, complexity, and potential impact on the local reality. This allows for intervention, but ensures it is an earned expenditure, not an unlimited resource.]
A list began to populate Riku's vision:
[Basic Healing Light (Single Target, Minor Wounds): 1 Goodwill Point]
[Wind Cutter (Single Target, Low Impact): 1 Goodwill Point]
