The leaf automatically drifted toward the edge of the cup. No wind on the water. The water surface rippled slightly. Reflected incandescent lights flashed.
On the back of the cup, Shizuku's curious expression became strange, like looking into a convex mirror.
Liam put his hands on both sides of the cup, just like he'd done on the yacht when he first traveled to this world. Released his Nen toward the water in the cup according to the Water Divination method.
Then the results obtained were exactly the same as before.
As he injected his Nen, the leaf began to move on the water's surface. Which undoubtedly showed Liam was a Manipulator.
No matter how many times he tried, the result was still the same.
Even if Liam thought about Specialization, Specialization, Specialization. Even if he brought up the death energy panel in front of his eyes and performed Water Divination at the same time... it was still the same result. The leaf was moving on the water's surface. Still pointing to Liam being a Manipulator. Not a Specialist. Let alone both Manipulation and Specialization.
"A person is born with only one Nen type."
Ten minutes ago, in the video call, Bisky pointed to the leaf in the water glass in front of her computer. Said calmly, "To put it more complexly, it has to do with your personality, experience, and many other factors. They complement each other. Often when you're not aware of what kind of person you are, what impact your past experiences have had on you, what results have precipitated in your mind—your Nen type has already expressed it for you."
Liam thought at that time: According to this statement, judging from his experience in this life, he should start with Specialization. What experience could be more "special" than transmigration?
Shizuku raised her hand toward the computer camera.
"Speak." Bisky on screen was very adaptable to her role as teacher.
"But I've seen someone who can transform into a Specialist." Shizuku put down her hand.
Bisky said calmly, "The Specialization type is rather special. Generally speaking, it belongs to a field we haven't fully studied yet. Basically, any situation that can't be classified into the other five major Nen types gets thrown into Specialization." She paused. "A drastic change in temperament caused by extreme encounters, or a special bloodline awakening at a certain moment—these may transform one's Nen type into Specialization. But this isn't inconsistent with what I just said."
"'A person is born with only one Nen type.'" Liam continued.
He knew Shizuku was naturally referring to Kurapika.
Kurapika himself was a Conjurer, but when his Scarlet Eyes opened, he turned into a Specialist.
This was what Bisky called a special bloodline situation.
Liam murmured, "Even if you change into a Specialist for some reason, it's still consistent with the saying that a person only has one Nen type. Is this a theorem? A rule?"
He looked at Bisky in the video screen. "What if I use some method to allow me to achieve more than the original so-called 80%, 60%, and 40% rates for other Nen types besides Manipulation? Even if the upper limit reaches 100%, same as my natural Manipulator—can it still not change the attribute of me being a Manipulation-type Nen user?"
Bisky asked bluntly, "If you train your feet to be as flexible as your hands, can your feet be called your hands?"
"I don't know what method you're calling 'a certain method,' but boy, you must always remember—" In the video screen, which wasn't very good quality, the blonde girl who looked like a little princess in a nightgown said quietly, "Just because you're a Manipulator doesn't mean you can't practice Nen abilities outside of Manipulation. The opposite is also true. If you practice Nen abilities outside of Manipulation, it doesn't mean you're not a Manipulator."
She said meaningfully, "For example, there are also Nen beasts. Manipulation-type Nen beasts tend to move more spiritually. Emission-type Nen beasts can be released very far. Conjuration and Specialization-type Nen beasts often can't leave the main body's vicinity..."
Liam nodded while listening. This was a real master class. Every sentence he heard was earned!
But when he wanted to dig deeper and continue asking more details, Bisky showed a sly smile. Spread her hands toward the camera. "Want to continue listening? Where's the Blue Planet gem? Where's the JoyStation console? I'm waiting for you. Let's talk when you get it!"
"Waiting for your good news." Aunt Bisky winked and acted cute, then logged off at light speed.
Video call interrupted.
Liam repeated the Water Divination several times. Was completely convinced by Bisky's superior guidance.
He was a Manipulator.
This point hadn't changed because Specialization had been raised to 100%.
Even if in the future, on the Death Energy Panel, all six Nen types were increased to 100%, if he did Water Divination again, he'd still get the same result as today. Still Manipulation.
When he went to throw away the leaf and pour out the water, Liam was thoughtful.
What if the death energy panel was regarded as a result of him "manipulating" himself?
According to the analysis of Pyon at Sensui Mountain, the problem in his heart was caused by a mixture of multiple Nen types. This confusion might be due to transmigration or the godmother's resentment when she was about to die. In short, it was the result of many complex and unrepeatable coincidences.
When he made the oath and restriction, it triggered manipulation of himself. The powerful Manipulation instinct, with the help of the oath, filled the hidden dangers of the heart into the holes of Specialization—just like Bisky said, "Basically, situations that can't be classified into the other five major Nen types get thrown into Specialization"—thereby "restoring himself into a healthy person."
The so-called adding points, expanding the upper limits of other Nen types, even accumulating death energy, refining death energy into aura—these could all be regarded as "manipulation."
A cold little hand suddenly pressed on the skin of the back of Liam's neck.
Shizuku's breathing and voice came from behind his neck. "The Mystical Palm in Liam's conception is also derived from Star Mark's ability. Does this also prove what she said?"
"Do you also think Bisky is right?" Liam asked, turning around and leaning against the sink, holding Shizuku's hand.
Shizuku said, "Because it does make sense."
Seeing Liam silent for a moment, she asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"I was wondering if I delayed you." Liam raised his eyes. Said doubtfully, "Since a person's Nen type is unique, it seems inappropriate to invest too much energy outside the main type. My own situation is a bit special, so I won't talk about that for now. But before, I asked you to turn to practicing Transmutation-type Nen ability... did I make a mistake?"
"I think it's good." One of Shizuku's hands was held by Liam. Her other hand stretched out to cover his hand and hold it. "With only Blinky, I really lack means to fight head-on. The chainsaw trained in Transmutation is a good supplement."
"Oh, but with this effort, it's better to dig deeper into what you're good at—the main Conjuration system..."
"Originally, I was really developing a chainsaw on Blinky, but I found it inconvenient, so I completely transferred it to Transmutation."
"Forcing users with auxiliary abilities to practice fighting skills instead is a form of chaos, isn't it? Nen ability is a reflection of the heart. Maybe deep down, Shizuku, you prefer to live at home. So you awakened Blinky. Getting a chainsaw this inexplicable way, the style jumped to horror movie..."
"Liam mentioned the training method, but I can't practice Specialization, so it's normal to invest more in Transmutation on the other side."
Shizuku still had no expression, but raised her hands and pinched Liam's smiling cheeks.
Liam said seriously, "We must get Bisky, and then we'll have class together!"
"Yeah." Shizuku nodded.
"Work hard, fight hard!" Liam started getting excited.
"Go, go, go!" Liam rushed to the computer.
"First of all, find out how many vegetative patients there are in nearby hospitals..."
A question mark appeared on Shizuku's head.