Bab 454: The Gravity of Competence - Part 5

"He didn't do it by juggling a family, a government, responsibilities, trying to run a shop, or starting different hobbies. No, he gave all he had to the blade, expecting that his devotion would be rewarded in return. As it turns out, he stagnated for a decade, despite that dedication… But I still can't help but think it's at least the first step. If you really want something to change, the first and most obvious thing is to give everything you have to it. That should at least give you some progress," Oliver said.

"But I already have," Lasha protested. "The sword… It's all I'm good at."

"Something tells me that isn't true," Oliver said with a knowing smile. He looked to her retainers for confirmation, and reluctantly, Pauline agreed.

"My lady, in all your classes you're at least in the top three…" Pauline said.