[Again, I don't really care for them that much. It's just I am willing to give up a small portion of power to confirm something through them. And this information I feel is much more valuable than what I am giving away. After all, body control and mind control are really weak.]

"..."

'Impossible, the words control right after body and mind should be a dead giveaway that these system powers are crazy strong.'

[Actually no... you have no idea how weak body control and mind control are... When compared to everything else you have in your arsenal. While by themselves are formidable against others, let alone having them together, but that's only in the case of opponents that are a close or lesser of strength to you at the lower levels.]

[Even if you were to focus on controlling one specific enemy versus many to increase the success rate of restricting a higher level enemy. There are many other methods out there system ability-wise or spell wise that could do it better.]

[Also I didn't increase the power of body control or mind control nor do they increase the success rate you have of controlling your enemy when you use them together. So you're limited to five for each spell. From the maximum control of 1 or minimum control of 10, The strength isn't very great even if you are to use it against Cannon fodder that charge in mindlessly.]

"..."

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'So, you think this is a fair trade. Some mediocre power in exchange to confirm your thoughts about something.'

[Actually to be honest. If what's proven is correct... I'm on the winning side of this trade.]

"..."

'Well... gem doesn't mind becoming stronger. Just need you to pay up front first.'

[Why should I do that?]

"..."

'Because gem need a reason to stay a little bit longer. Having definitive proof is always best.'

[Sure I guess, just hold your end of the bargain.]

"..."

'Will do.'

"..."

'Hey, stay here for a moment next to the teleporter.'

Yes, while the two were still negotiating a deal. The water elemental has already walked across town and reached the guards protecting the teleportation site. Having noticed her letter of invitation, the guards didn't act suspicious or surprised as they gave way to her.

Yeah before she officially entered, gem gave her a new surprise. Gem said a new power was emerging the longer gem stayed by the teleporter. At first she was skeptical... For like 2 seconds.

The next moment she witnessed one of the guards starting to dance like a ballerina while singing the classic troll song with the dancing guard acting like this is all normal did she realize it's for real this time.

Apparently gem was awakening the powers to the control the mind. This both terrified and excited her. Terrifying for the thought that she might be controlled one day to do something so shameless... And not be aware of it.

Exciting however as this can be used for a lot of ways for self-protection. Both for physical fighting or deceptive communication. Because sometimes the trouble is not the monsters...but those that you leave your back to.

And so our trio stay there for another 10 minutes as gem delayed their departure so that the system can test something.

And after 10 minutes pass by did the group the system was looking forward to finally came.

The professional mercenaries from the Branch headquarters are here!