Name: Edric Windwalker
Age: 15 years, 3 months, and 12 days
Task: Have a biological child
* Mirelle: 260 days left
* Adelina: 260 days left
* Eleanor: 261 days left
* Judith: 261 days left
* Rowena: 261 days left
* Sybil: 262 days left
* Theodora: 262 days left
* Isolde: 262 days left
* Gisela: 263 days left
* Felicity: 265 days left
* Bridget: 265 days left
* Anabel: 269 days left
* Alison: 270 days left
* Anwyn: 271 days left
* Fiora: 275 days left
* Reward: A random White-level skill
* Deadline: 491 days
* Non-completion Punishment: Death
Techniques:
* Great Knight Training: 3 / 20,000
* Mage Training: 159 / 10,000
Talents:
* Knight Talent: Legendary (0 / 2,400,000)
* Mage Talent: Average (0 / 100,000)
Cheat: Low Level - 1,000 XP per day
Available XP: 7,507
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Edric leaned back in his chair, smiling faintly as he studied the glowing system panel floating before him.
"With 15 incoming children, the task can be considered complete!" Edric thought. The last week had been like a dream; now, thinking about it, it felt unreal. He had been literally only busy with making descendants for the entire week, even neglecting food. He might have collapsed if his physique wasn't as strong as a knight's.
"I am super rich; there shouldn't be a problem providing for them and their mothers. I wonder how Lyria will react," Edric thought with a bit of worry; his mother had been away for a week and didn't know about any of this.
She returned today and asked for his attendance in half an hour.
"Who cares what she thinks anyway? I had no other choice; the punishment for task non-completion is death. I cannot risk it, no matter what Lyria may think!" Edric put aside these thoughts and completely diverted his attention away from the system task; he considered the task de facto completed and would no longer waste his time making more descendants. It was time to learn how to use internal energy; after all, he would soon become a Great Knight; for a Great Knight, not knowing how to use internal strength would be comical.
“Over 7,000 XP in reserve,” he mused, tapping the panel lightly with his finger. "How should I invest the XP? Should I become a Great Knight or become a mage?"
His smile faltered as he considered his next decision: where to invest the accumulated points. The wrong choice could slow his progress and combat power; maybe if he focused only on knight training, he would be able to reach the legendary stage sooner than focusing on both mage and knight paths.
Edric’s gaze lingered on his Knight Training progress bar.
Knight training came naturally to him, thanks to his Legendary Knight Talent. With his talent, combined with effort, mastering combat skills related to knights, such as swordsmanship, horsemanship, bowmanship, etc., would be far easier than progressing as a mage.
"People with high mage talent should be able to learn and master complicated spells," Edric thought; he didn't exactly know what the use of mage talent was, but it should be related to learning spells.
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His Mage Training progress was at 159 out of 10,000. Despite his inferior talent in magic, the allure of becoming a mage was difficult to ignore.
“My magic talent is abysmal,” Edric admitted to himself. “Learning spells would be slow, and casting them skillfully would be even harder. I could upgrade my talent, but not now—not with so many other priorities.”
He frowned, deep in thought. “Still, even with my limited talent, if I can become a mage, it would greatly improve my odds of survival in case of a disaster. A single healing spell could be the difference between life and death in battle.”
Mages held a unique position in the world. While they weren’t inherently stronger than knights, their versatility made them indispensable. A mage might not have the raw power to rival a knight of the same level, but their ability to cast spells like fireballs, shields, and healing magic elevated their value far beyond knights.
Despite their rarity, mages aren't much stronger than knights of the same level; in a one-on-one battle, no one could predict the winner of a match between an ordinary mage and an ordinary knight. The value of mages isn't in their combat power; it's in their spells. Healing spells, mind control spells, invisibility spells, and many others are extremely valuable to high-ranking nobles. The value of a mage is far, far higher than that of a knight because mages are much rarer and have many uses in areas beyond simple combat.
“Mages truly shine at higher levels,” Edric muttered, recalling what he had read about high-ranking mages. With mastery over flight and swift spellcasting, a Golden mage could dominate the battlefield against even several Golden Knights. That said, in the real world, high-ranking mages are so rare that they aren't an important factor in large battles; a Golden mage would never bother participating in ordinary battles simply because they are in such high demand they could join any force and be welcomed; they can only wait for the battle to end and join the winner.
There hasn't been a recorded appearance of a Golden mage in the entire history of Silver Flower Island.
“With my Average mage talent, it would have taken decades to become an ordinary mage through traditional training,” Edric thought, his lips curling into a wry smile. “But with the system, I can bypass the endless meditating and mana channelling. I can directly become a mage by just spending 10,000 XP.”
His mother, Countess Lyria Windwalker, was highly talented in knight training, but she lacked even a trace of magical aptitude. None of the knights serving the Windwalker family possessed mage talent either.
“I’m the only knight in the entire Windwalker territory with any mage potential,” Edric mused. “Even if it’s just average talent, it’s still amazing.”
His mage talent is a secret; only his mother, Lyria, and other trusted servants and relatives know about it. Once the secret leaks, even other noble families may try to assassinate him; after all, he has the potential to become both a mighty knight and mage who could dominate the surrounding territories.
“The system XP won’t help me learn spells, though,” Edric reminded himself. He knew that even if he became a mage, he would need to put in the effort to acquire and master spells and mage arts on his own. With his Average talent, this would be no easy task.
Edric’s fingers hovered over the panel. “Still, it’s worth it. Magic is too valuable to ignore, especially in a world where survival often hinges on unexpected advantages.”
After considering everything, he decided to save 10,000 XP to become a mage. He would then determine his long-term strategy after gaining firsthand experience and understanding the power of mages compared to knights.
Edric had heard of the stories of a handful of knights in history who possessed both knightly prowess and mage spells. These rare individuals, combining the physical might of knights with the strategic versatility of mages, became legends without breaking through the rank of legend; a Golden Knight with mage ability could easily defeat other Golden Knights. Their ability to wield spells like Heal or Fly while simultaneously crushing their enemies in close combat gave them overwhelming superiority on the battlefield.
“I should learn Heal and Fly spells, no question about it,” Edric mused, his eyes alight with determination. “Those two spells will greatly enhance my chances of survival. Heal will keep me alive, and Fly will give me the mobility to escape when things get too dangerous.”
But for now, he pushed those thoughts aside.
“I shouldn’t keep Mom waiting,” Edric thought, standing up and walking toward the courtyard.
Lyria had been away for a few days, but she had recently returned and asked for his attendance.