Strongest Hammer God novel Chapter 285

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With tension between them resolved, Kyle and Selene talked about less dramatic matters.

For example, Kyle really wanted to know why Selene was willing to join his team when she had so many different powerful teams to choose from.

"Because of what you said," Selene said. "I asked you why you wanted me in your team. When you answered, you didn't mention anything about my family. Even more importantly, you didn't say it was because we were friends."

"You just said I would be a perfect fit and that you wanted me for my capabilities."

"You treated me like a random but capable person, and that's what I was looking for."

"In any other organization, I would be treated like a treasure, but that's not what I want. My goal is to become a Transcendent, and I can't become a Transcendent by being protected by everyone around me."

"I need danger and experience."

Selene chuckled a bit. "Of course, all of that is nice, but that isn't enough to make me join your team in the long term. However, it was enough for me to give you a chance to convince me."

"Originally, I was planning on giving you a month to convince me to stay, but you've already done so," Selene said.

"Huh," Kyle said. "I was expecting that you might leave due to your background. Glad to hear that we managed to convince you."

Selene nodded. "The team is very powerful. I can't see any kind of enemy that would counter us. On top of that, every single member is outstanding in their own way."

"Even Falk?" Kyle asked with a smile.

"Even Falk," Selene repeated with a laugh. "Falk had some issues in the beginning, but he has managed to become an integral part of the team within just a couple of weeks."

"Team Sandstorm has a good chance of becoming the new Ace Team."

Kyle nodded.

He asked a couple more questions that interested him.

For example, what was Selene's Affinity? In the past, she seemed to have a Fire Affinity, but now, she had a Sand Affinity.

"I was born with a Fire Affinity, and I can still make use of it," Selene said. "But since I'm also a Beast Tamer, I can make use of my Primary Beast's Affinity."

"One of the reasons why I wanted to get the Colossus was to give me access to the sand techniques. King Skysand's techniques are the most powerful in the kingdom, and he uses Skysand during battles. Because of that, his sand techniques are more powerful than other techniques."

"Wait," Kyle said. "You can gain a new Affinity by getting a beast? "

"It's not technically a new Affinity," Selene explained. "I'm just borrowing it. Essentially, I channel my Ether into my beast, which converts it into Elemental Ether."

"Boss," Kyle said, "why didn't you tell me about that?"

"You already have three Affinities, imbecile. What use is a fourth?" Theodor said with annoyance.

Naturally, he still wasn't happy that Kyle was trusting Selene this much.

"Makes sense, I guess," Kyle said.

"What did he say?" Selene asked.

"I already have three Affinities. That's enough, according to him," Kyle said.

Selene nodded. "Every Affinity needs training and work to become usable. Three is already more than most people would want. Most Fighters or Knights would refuse a third Affinity, even if it came with no downsides."

"Weird," Kyle commented. "I don't see the downside."