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Chapter 8 by Peithos Peithos

What next?

Starting to get full...maybe a power for that?

As you continue eating, you ponder the incredible things you've learned about your family through the Appraisal ability. But now, you start to feel full. You glance down at your plate, your eyes lingering on the remaining waffles. You don't want to waste them, but you can't ignore the growing sensation of fullness in your stomach.

That's when a new idea forms in your mind. What if you could convert the excess calories and nutrients from food into Life Points (LP)? It would be the perfect solution to your dilemma – you could continue enjoying the delicious meal without overstuffing yourself.

'Alright, let's do this,' you think, focusing on creating a new ability.

Calorie/LP Conversion: Convert excess calories and nutrients into LP, or LP back into calories and nutrients.
Cost: 300
LP: 400

'That’ll take me down to only 100,' you worry, then take a large bite of waffle and decide to go for it. 'I should be able to recover quickly.'

Skill Acquired: Calorie/LP Conversion
-300 LP
LP: 100

You feel a wave of lethargy roll through your body as the ability takes shape. 'Gotta be careful,' you think groggily. Excited by this newfound power, you gleefully pile more waffles onto your plate, determined to gain as many LP as possible from the extra calories.

"Going for seconds, huh?" Lily asks playfully, her eyes twinkling with amusement.

"Can't resist Mom's cooking," you reply with a grin, trying to keep your new ability a secret for now. "It's just too good to pass up."

"Agreed!" Rachel chimes in, reaching for another slice of bacon.

+50 LP
+25 LP
LP: 175

As you eat, you marvel at how easily you can now convert the calories into LP. The once uncomfortable sensation of fullness fades away, replaced by a steadily increasing pool of energy. The world around you seems to brighten, as if touched by a subtle magic, and your exhaustion slowly fades.

By the time mom cuts you off from any more waffles, you’ve reached 350 LP. One hearty meal, and your latest power has nearly paid for itself. As you settle in to handle the dishes, Mom jokes that she thought your days of growth spurts were over.

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