Chapter 156: Expected and unexpected losses
Irwin frowned as he looked at the paper, staring at the lines, not completely happy.
"So I really have to give up my Eyes of Blaze and card reading?" he asked, feeling sad.
"Oh, come on! I've managed to combine nearly all of your physical passive bonuses in the body change, and you complain about that? You are one of the few people who can keep this many passives and actives because of how compatible the cards are not just in type but also in what they change," Ambraz said, hovering above the paper.
Irwin knew he was right, and he couldn't say he wasn't impressed. With a sigh, he went over the rough outlines of the card on the paper.
He was impressed that Ambraz seemed able to merge his Sweltering Heart into his active ability, as well as combine many passives. Still… he finally fully appreciated why so many people didn't go for a heartcard. What if you'd had the cards for twenty years and were dependent on all of them?
It's not that bad, he thought, again feeling impressed with what Ambraz managed.
He was going to lose some flexibility, at least until he would be ready to form his soulcard and get his handcardslots back.
Though, that would take years.
Besides, this is only if my heartcard becomes Ammolite rank, he thought, suppressing a sigh as his eyes drifted to the bottom of the card. There, it held Ambraz's estimate of the card that would come out if they failed, which he guessed was pretty likely. In that case, he would lose both his Eyes of Blaze and his Steam cloud.
I guess it's a good thing that Scintilla and the others are heading back, he thought. He was pretty sure they would be less than amused if he lost that ability. Then again, if he could get to Ammolite.
"And you are sure that if we fail, my hands won't blow up with the cards?" he asked.
"No! That's what we are using the Purperion for," Ambraz said. "If that starts happening, I'll warn you, and you will need to run back. It will hurt, and you will go unconscious, perhaps for a few weeks, but I'm sure Lord Urdwellan won't make you leave if that happens."