The Furnaceback Centipede had possessed two elemental affinities.
Earth and fire.
However, Simon's fire affinity had not increased even after Devour ended.
The reason was simple.
His current proficiency with Devour was not high enough to extract and refine both affinities from a Half-Step Abyssal Beast at the same time. The moment the skill reached the deeper parts of the centipede's essence, Simon felt both elements and understood that he had to choose one.
Improving his weak fire affinity had been tempting.
However, he already possessed fire and he could increase it in the future when he evolved his bloodline.
Earth was completely new, and more importantly, it could strengthen his body, increase his defence, and make the physical essence he absorbed easier to endure.
So Simon chose earth.
'When my proficiency improves, I might not have to make that choice again.'
For now, High B grade earth affinity was more than enough.
