Chapter 2: The Girl That Stood Out
Immediately, everyone was scrambling around. Most of them did not even try to attack the straw animals, even though none of the monsters were over level 10.
Most of these kids were either from a rich family who never encountered misfortune or apprentices recommended by crafters. The majority of people have never even fought before, so their levels stayed at one.
Quickly, the surrounding organizers transported anyone away who seemed like they would be in danger. Even if the enemies were made of straw, they were reinforced with minerals so that magic can keep them alive.
This test shows the power of crafters, even from small inventions like straw golems, as well as weeding out the candidates.
Soula was among the only few who were able to keep calm and finish the task. "The task is really simple. Most monsters do not have a magic core until after the 2nd gate, but all inanimate objects that rely on mana need a magic core to move. It should be so simple, but why are people running away? Their strength should be a lot stronger than the dogs."
Without knowing that not everyone had such a harsh training as his village, Soula kept getting confused by the actions of other participating crafters.
Quickly, he activated one of his spells [Sparks]. It was a spell that created small amounts of sparks to build a fire. But because Soula had no affinity with fire, he used light and destruction to control a lightning version of sparks. Burning away nearby golems while avoiding others to not hurt them, Soula hunted efficiently.
About half a minute later, Soula gave the required materials to the guide Ken.
"Wow, although what you did may not seem significant, you finished this in the fastest time I know. After all, this is a crafting branch so we don't really see much of what you did. Ok, I now present you your student I.D. and here are some forms you need to fill out."
By the time Soula finished his forms, other people started to turn in their items as well. Leaving the building Soula had free time until school started in a month.
Unknown to him people had begun to discuss Soula after he left.
"Hey, who was that girl?"
"She moved so fast and easily completed the task."
"Shouldn't she be at the warrior branch?"
Even the professors talked about her.
"Who was that girl Ken?"
"Let me check her file. Name... age... gender...birth town, oh my."
When Ken wasn't reacting, the first professor asked him if he was ok.
"Hahahhahah, oh god. This year might be more interesting than I thought."
While Soula was walking, he was pondering what to do next.
"Nothing to do for now. The other's can take care of themselves. What I'm really interested in is what the monsters in the forest near us are like. Might as well go myself and let loose." Soula thought. In truth, although he loved the peaceful times, he was growing slightly restless without a challenge.
So Soula went to the nearest forest outside the city walls. Upon entering the forest, he received a new notification.
You have entered the dungeon Dark Leaved Forest.
Areas:
Outer Layer- Lv: 30-40
Inner Layer- Lv: 40-70
'If it was a few years ago, I probably would not be able to take this on, but now I can. Now, time to see how far this body can take," Soula thought as he went in.
……….
One week has passed since he entered the Dark Leaved forest. Now that no one can really keep watch on him, Soula had trained like mad increasing his skill levels and stats to monstrous numbers. If Soula had taken warrior training, he would've learned that on the qi ranking chart from 1st - 10th rank he would've been at the 4th rank.
In this world, training methods on qi cultivation were much weaker than on Earth. Qi was basically life force that can be gathered from the world. Because Soula had a good affinity with the natural forces of life: water, earth, and wind it was easier to absorb ki than many other people.
So it was easier to fight against monsters with huge level differences, plus his [Godslayer] skill.
Godslayer [Rank SSS] Lv: 2
Show no fear. Fight those stronger than you.
For every Gate you are weaker than your opponent, you gain 20% to all stats
(Ex: 1st Gate human v.s. 10th Gate monster, the 1st Gate's stats increase by 180%)
Raises probability of acquiring new beast spirit by 20%.
Against level 60 monsters, his attack range would be 9044-9585. Most monsters have about 1000 defense for every gate, so Soula can easily fight on even grounds against most of the monsters.
During this time, Soula tried to revive his previous life's martial skills. Although he knew how to execute the techniques, his body was not trained to use most of what he knew.
Energy Blade [Rank B] Lv: 10
Creates a blade of energy out of either qi or mana.
Qi: Attack Range 10%-15% of base ki-infused attack range.
Mana: Depending on elemental affinity
the percentage is taken from the ki-infused attack.
(Ex: 1000-1500 attack range and 10% fire affinity
the sword attack range is 100-150.)
Body Maneuvering Technique: Falling Leaf [Rank A] Lv: 1
An advanced form of flexibility and mid-air body movement.
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You can move your body easier both in mid-air and on ground.
Elemental Sword Style Mastery [Rank A] Lv: 1
An advanced form of sword mastery, now implanted to use the elements.
All swords wielded increase weapon damage by 5% and
deal elemental damage based on the elemental style.
Current Elemental Styles: Water, Earth, Wind, Destruction
Weapon Art Style Mastery [Rank A] Lv: 1
A refined form of the elemental sword style, now implanted into all forms of weapons.
All weapons wielded increase weapon damage by 5% and
deal elemental damage based on the elemental style.
Current Elemental Styles: Water, Earth, Wind, Destruction, Arcane, Stellar, Void
So Soula would have to keep training like his current lifestyle until the monsters simply become too weak for him to care. And thus was how Soula trained.
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Current Status:
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Name:Soula VoilongAlignment:NeutralLevel:182Class:NoneRace:Beastman: Amethyst Void Dragon [Variant]Gender:MaleHealth:38700Health Regen:0.01% / SecMana:1750810Mana Regen:35063 / SecStamina:4111Stamina Regen:0.1% / SecTitles:
[Prodigy], [Boy or Girl], [Godslayer],
[Reincarnated One {hidden} ], [Former Deity {hidden} ], [Otherworlder {hidden} ]Strength:246Agility:221Vitality:387Dexterity:132Intelligence:175081Qi:4111Soul:2103810Luck:31Attack:Defense:Normal: 1-246Qi Infused:
4111-4357Normal: 387Qi Infused: 3870Elemental Affinities:Fire:0%Water:51%Wind:50%Earth:50%Light:0%Darkness:0%Destruction:60%Arcane:70%Stellar:100%Void:100%Stat Points: 1810Exp: 56%
Skill List:
[Mind] Lv: 1
- Mana Manipulation Lv: 6 [Rank B]
- Calm Mind Lv: 7 [Rank A]
[Body] Lv: 1
- Qi Manipulation Lv: 6 [Rank B]
- Energy Blade Lv: 10 [Rank B]
- Black Amethyst Hair Lv: 2 [Rank A]
- Body Maneuvering Technique: Falling Leaf Lv: 1 [Rank A]
- Elemental Sword Style Mastery Lv: 1 [Rank A]
- Weapon Art Style Mastery Lv: 1 [Rank A]
[Soul] Lv: 1
- Oversoul Lv: 1 [Rank S]
[Unique]
- Godslayer Lv: 2 [Rank SSS]
Full Spell List:
Flash [Rank 1]
Sparks [Rank 1]
Bind [Rank 3]
Spiral Arrows [Rank 3]
Body Enhancement [Rank 6]
Mana Shield [Rank 7]
Gravity Burden [Rank 9]