Aside from the S-grade potential Gregorio, the remaining were A-grade below, with aspiring on their Title. He did not spot A- above grade, disappointing him, but he speculated it should be on the professionals. S and above grade are literally potential that even aspirants and professionals could possess.
In the first row, Eric spotted another aspiring mechanical engineer. He wondered if he would awaken the same ability with Jasper. There was an aspiring mathematician too, causing him to be intrigued if the ability he would awaken was the same as Michelle. There was an animal science student and a political science student. He briefly glanced at their Title and effects and was intrigued, forming an idea of how to employ them if he established his Empire.
However, that was a problem he had to worry about for a month now. What he needed was capable warriors to conquer Mindanao State University.
As Samantha was observing, she whispered, enough for the Emperor to hear.
"His awakening seems to be more powerful than theirs. The energy he released, that is." Samantha pointed at Gregorio as she could not mention his name… because she did not know.
Eric said, "Gregorio. Yeah, I noticed that, too. That's because he eats the dark-red crystal."
"Yeah, the crystal with much higher quantity and quality than the grey crystal." Samantha turned to other people in the other rows, hearing their conversation. When she met their eyes, she could discern their thoughts and doubts.
She snorted and said, "The Emperor has reason to give him a higher quality crystal than the rest. Obviously, Gregorio can handle the wild burst of energy inside his body. The rest? They only ate the grey crystal but it's obvious that's their limit. You don't have to doubt the Emperor. He knows almost everything. If you still doubt him, you better leave, then."
They lowered their heads in shame, noting what Samantha said. After all, they thought Eric was only biased to Gregorio, giving him a dark-red crystal to awaken a powerful ability. However, they realized they were only being greedy and Eric was just giving his best to awaken their potential to the limit.
Eric said, "Now, now. Trust and respect is earned, Samantha. Just give them time. You can't just shoo them away, either. After all, we need manpower. Zoe, have you already told them?"
Zoe nodded. "Yes, Emperor. They agreed. After all, who does not want a permanent safe place?"
Eric smiled and nodded. He thought. Safe place? I just want to build an Empire and it just happens I need them. I guess we see it from a different perspective.
Out of five, Gregorio was the last person to stop convulsing and remained still to the ground. All eyes were on them, and Eric took the chance to converse with the remaining people.
"It will only be the first row, who can awaken their abilities. After all, you all are not ready yet—your body and mind, at least. That is why, I will be training you all personally."
He thought. I can't give them personal martial arts and breathing techniques. The common should do. Of course, Eric has to create a breathing technique that would be suitable to every human who has not awakened yet. At least, the breathing technique's aim was to gain mastery of breathing techniques and enhance their body and mind. Later, he would develop another breathing technique that would still be suitable for everyone but even on their abilities.
He smiled. Jasper and others are just lucky they have personal breathing technique and martial arts. I will raise my standards right at the moment. Only those who have S- grade potential and above could have the same treatment. Of course, their loyalty matters, too.
"The training will start an hour later."
Eric then glanced at Gregorio and others, reading the abilities they awakened. Of course, he started with Gregorio, causing him to widen his eyes.
{Name: Gregorio
Stage: Third Mortal Stage
Abilities: Relic Summon
Descriptions: As a War Historian, he awakens an ability to summon relics from the past. However, as always, it will start with the most basic before he can summon a relic used by a famous general or Emperor of the past.
Effects: Summons are completely random, manifesting basic historical weapons (e.g., a Roman gladius, a medieval longsword, a Viking axe). Weapons have no special properties but are highly durable.}
However, he frowned. The summons are random?Then…He needs a martial art that could utilize any weapon. In addition, in the later stages of his evolution, the effects might change and long range weapons might be added.
Nevertheless, Eric still believed it was still powerful. He would not regret it if he awakened Relic Summon ability rather than Pyromancy—Thankfully, he awakened the latter since he promised not to use any other weapon for now. He believed it would be an act of tribute to Yeobui.
He then glanced at the abilities the rest awakened.
{Name: Xander Madrigal
Title: Aspiring Civil Engineering
Stage: Third Mortal Stage
Abilities: Terraform Pulse
{Name: Micaella Dizon
Title: Aspiring Animal Scientist
Stage: Third Mortal Stage
Abilities: Beast Affinity.}
{Name: Peter Abeto
Title: Aspiring Mathematician
Stage: Third Mortal Stage
Abilities: Fractal Shield.}
{Name: Joaquin Suazo Pahilanga
Title: Aspiring Politician Student
Stage: Third Mortal Stage
Abilities: Mass Will Resonance.}
He then instructed the system to show the descriptions and effects of each of their titles. The Terraform pulse was simply using their energy to manipulate the earth—elevate it and shake it. He was surprised, on the other hand, when he discovered that Micaella Dizon has the same ability as Zoe.
I'll give her to Zoe later. Hopefully, they'll get along. Eric also believed that Micaella Dizon was lucky as well, since she could utilize Zoe's breathing technique and martial arts. The martial art might be even more beneficial to her since her Title's effects were related to the animals.
Peter, meanwhile, the aspiring mathematician, actually didn't awaken an ability related to Michelle. Instead, it was a perfect geometry shaped shield that would evolve alongside him. It was not bad either, at least, someone could protect Michelle.
What worried Eric the most was the ability that an aspiring political scientist awakened. He thought. This might be the case. Pretty much every aspiring political scientist has a similar ability. It was just a Mass Will Resonance ability, something that could manipulate the emotions of a group to unite them. However, he was always cautious against people who had a voice to induce others easily.
It might easily trigger a revolution during his reign.
His face turned ugly. I have to keep an eye on them.