Jen muttered with frustration as she tried for at least the 100th time to create a fireball. “Why can’t I learn this spell? There were several agency files showing how a few of the other Lottos were able to create fireballs!”

Sam nodded with a look of support. “I know it’s infuriating, because we’ve both learned that with a little more time or insight, anything is possible with mana. However, let’s consider, in the last couple of weeks, I’ve learned every major language in the world. I can create minor spell charms. We can send mental texts to each other. You can control electronic devices with your mind! We both have night vision and the ability to do minor healing, and last but not least, our physical stats are twice that of Olympians.”

Jen relaxed a little, recognizing the stress she was feeling and said, “Good point. I’m not going to give up on casting fireballs, but for now we need to focus on learning all the skills and spells that we could possibly need before transfer time, and before our 12x progression speed runs out.”

Jen had been making notes trying to brainstorm spells they should try to learn when she swore in anger and said to Sam, “I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner. It is so obvious! We’ve been training to increase our strength, speed, and agility, but we haven’t tried to use our mana to amplify these basic physical skills that we are intimately familiar with.”

Sam gave her an excited grin and said, “Let’s do it!”

By the morning of the 29th day after being selected as Lottos, the size and appetite of the three cows were that of small elephants. Jen was also giddy with accomplishment and hope after she and Sam had been able to learn several skills during their last week of training:

Strength Enhancement skill Agility Enhancement Skill Sight Enhancement Skill Constitution Enhancement Skill Stealth Enhancement Skill