Gauss had always been someone very clear-eyed about things.
He did think he worked hard; even when he wasn't going out to take on commissions, he would squeeze out time to secretly practice Magic on his own. You could call him diligent and tireless, but he still wouldn't attribute everything he'd achieved so far purely to effort.
If not for the powerful talent bonuses provided by the Adventurer's Handbook, then even if he practiced Magic around the clock without a break, he still wouldn't have reached his current level.
Besides, effort itself is also a kind of overlooked talent.
His physical recovery, total Magic Power, and Magic Power circulation naturally determined that, within the same amount of time, the volume and intensity of training he could endure were superior to others.
In other words, his physical talent determined that he could work harder than other people.
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Class ended.
Gauss headed toward the academy's library.
It was a three-story building.
