Kingdom of Askonia. It's situated in the Orubos continent, and covers about the 40% of the continent. Unfortunately for it, to the east is demon territory, which despite being on another continent, is connected to the Orubos continent by a passage through the islands. Fortunately for humans, not all of the demons can fly, and those who can are quite bad with it. Unfortunately the numbers of demons along with their strength makes them quite fearsome opponents. But we will not talk about it yet. We are more interested in the Vertgass, the capital of Askonia. There the royal family is located, along with the magic academy. The castle where the royal family resides is made of white stone, and around ten stories high, with some tall towers that can be as tall as 30 stories, they are a pain the rear to climb though. The academy however is made of some sort of gray stone. It has the properties to absorb magic and is very sturdy, but it's not helping with the current student.
Pyro: “Again... how do I properly control ice magic?” this is Pyro, one of the summoned heroes, but unlike other heroes he is slightly unstable, and because of his upbringing he prefers being secretive. That and he is the strongest summoned hero this time, and ,probably, the strongest of all who were summoned in the past. Now he is training his ice manipulation to the level where he won't freeze the room when trying to make an ice-cream.
Nearby group of the professors are trying to maintain the fire barrier, as the Pyro's ice magic, besides being at rather 'low' affinity of 25, can instantly freeze most creatures... what actually happened to fire sprite, which one of the professors summoned for training purposes. The sprite still had some glow, but was completely frozen, just like the expression of surprise on the professor face...
Pyro: “Um... is it should be like that?” it started quite innocently... Pyro was tasked to build the ice tower, while sprite will try to melt it, but... as usual Pyro, having quite combustive personality, he 'slightly' lowered the temperature in the room... which ended in the frostburns for some proffessors and one frozen fire sprite.
Professor Durul: “In the records of old summoned heroes, no one had such absurd strength.” Professor Durul was actually the master in fire magic, second only to Director Ozelot.
Pyro: “It's not absurd! From what I gathered after coming to this world I could use magic in a world without mana! But... I didn't use it, because I didn't know of it... maybe I could have used it, but unconsciously...” 'not like I needed it anyway.'
At those comments the professors sighed in unison. And all had the same thought inside their heads 'Completely nuts'. Not like anything else could describe him better.
Actually it started quite... funny.
…
5 hours before the magic training.
After the completion of the quests, Pyro, being the usual carefree self, decided to start his magic training properly... after he found 'old geezer' Ozelot, he asked about the magic training for him.
Ozelot: “And... why do you want lessons on magic control? You are not that powerful to-”
Pyro: “Actually... when I decided to go on a stroll in the slums, I encountered robbers... and threw fireball at them... which obliterated them and everything in a small radius... which resulted in that... fire incident...” after such story Ozelot had his jaw slightly dropped.
Ozelot: “Wait you mean that death of 93 thousand was an accident... just because you couldn't control the power of some fireball? You better show me.”
Pyro: “Sure, just let us be in a fireproof place...” and so they traveled to the Academy...
…
3,5 hours before the magic training.
As the Pyro and Ozelot came to the Academy, Ozelot ordered for the training ground to be prepared. The preparation was complete in only half an hour, but was devastated in less than half a minute. After such performance Ozelot along with all the professors that were present, had their jaws dropped.
Professor Drull: “Hey old man... is he a dragon-kin?”
Pyro: “Hey if I were a dragon I would have some wings and maybe some scales, but no...”
Ozelot: “No he's a hero summoned by our kingdom.”
Professor Montgommery: “So... you say that he is a genius fire mage?”
Ozelot: “Not only that. He has all affinities we know of and most of them are at 10.”
Pyro: “Now all at least at 10, except Holy... but it's not like I need it anyway, right?” which brought some laughter from the professors.
Professor Huskyt: “Hey we have an affinity slab... show us your affinities!” Professor Huskyt teaches the Alchemy and enchanting in the Academy, but is also a proficient water mage, with some talent in fire. So of course he would be interested in the powers of a hero.
Pyro: “Eh sure... lead the way.”
…
2,6 hours before the magic training.
When they came to the affinity slab they waited for Pyro to touch it, and so it showed.
Affinities
Fire 100
Water 15
Earth 25
Air 10
Light 10
Darkness 52
Lightning 20
Nature 10
Ice 25
Blood 25
Shadow 54
Illusion 10
Void 10
Time 10
Space 10
Psychic 100
Holy -80
Chaos 30
Death 10
Life 10
Such status brought quite a laughter from the professors.
Montgommery: “Hey, are you for real? No one knew of the Chaos of Psychic affinity before, right?” which was met with agreeing grunts from the other professors.
Ozelot: “Hey, wasn't your affinity in life negative?”
Pyro: “Oh I leveled up and got rid of it. I won't rise holy though.”
Drull: “That doesn't matter... what matters is the amount of your affinities and their power... even if one affinity with 10 you are considered a full fledged magician, if you have at least basic knowledge about the element. But you... we all saw your fireball and it was not that small, just as the power of it. It means that by the size of it you can be considered at least at beginner level.”
Pyro: “Anyway will you help me with the magic training? I don't want another accident.” 'It'll be troublesome if I kill all humans before the fight with demon lord.'
Huskyt: “Accident?”
Ozelot: “Yes... May I?” after the nod from Pyro he continued “You see Pyro was attacked by robbers while strolling around the city, and he used the same fireball against them. As they were in the slum area the buildings quickly got on fire and spread throughout the city.”
Drull: “Wait... you mean that... young man you are really in need of some training.” and so the professors agreed to train Pyro in the ways of mana manipulation.
…
Present time.
Pyro POV
Hell... again... hey Bianca can I get some mana mastery or affinity with common token?
Yes you can... Why do you want them?
Oh you know... I don't want to 'accidentally' destroy this city. Where would I get more free stuff?
And I thought you were starting on the way of-
NEVER!!!
…
Khm... I will never be some goody-two-shoes... fuck I would gladly butcher such morons.
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Relax... Yes you can buy mana affinity for two common tokens, and a mastery for one token. Anything else?
Hide my holy affinity. It's useless anyway... just as you hid my old world masteries...
Sure. By the way... what's power armor?
Oh... so that's what it was... It's like heavy armor, which is as easy to move in as light armor. Anyway I choose to buy mana affinity and mastery.
You got it... wish to level up a bit?
Yes... now let's see...
Status V3.516
Name: Pyro
Race: Homunculus
Variant: Esper
Class: Polymath
Variant: Xenomorph
Level 11
Experience 7%
Health: 9000/9000
Regeneration: 750 H/hour
Mana: 9000/9000
Regeneration: 240 M/minute
Stamina: 9000/9000
Recovery: 900 S/minute
Weight
12.9 kg/1200 kg
Titles *active
Traits
Weapon Master
Alchemist
Pyromaniac
Master Assassin
Living Shadow
One-man army
Lone Wolf
*Hero
Firestarter
Twisted Genius
Parallel Processing
Enhanced Regeneration
Indefatigable
Tough Skin
Know it All
Discerning Eye
Prodigy
System Enhanced Assistant
Polymath
Shape-Shifter
Legendary Strength 100
Legendary Vitality 100
Legendary Vigor 100
Legendary Endurance 100
Legendary Agility 100
Legendary Speed 100
Legendary Dexterity 100
Legendary Perception 100
Legendary Processing Power 100
Legendary Intelligence 100
Legendary Willpower 100
Legendary Magic 100
Greater Charisma 100
Luck 100
Unallocated points 139
Tokens 2
Affinities
Fire 100
Water 15
Earth 25
Air 10
Light 10
Darkness 52
Lightning 20
Nature 10
Ice 25
Blood 25
Shadow 54
Illusion 10
Void 10
Time 10
Space 10
Psychic 100
Mana 10
Chaos 30
Death 10
Life 10
Weapon Masteries
Defense Masteries
Magic Masteries
Utility Masteries
Dual Wielding – MAX
Hand-to-hand – MAX
Dagger – MAX
Throwing – Expert
Archery – Expert
Short blades – Expert
Long blades – Expert
One Handed – Expert
Two Handed – Expert
Axes – Competent
Hammers – Adequate
Spear – Novice
Heavy Armor – MAX
Medium Armor – MAX
Light Armor – MAX
Evasion – Expert
Dodging – Competent
Blocking – Competent
Counter – Competent
Shadow – MAX Darkness – MAX
Enchanting – MAX
Psychic – Adequate
Fire – Adequate
Lightning – Novice
Light – Novice
Ice – Novice
Water – Novice
Earth – Novice
Air – Novice
Blood – Novice
Illusion – Novice
Nature – Novice
Void – Novice
Time – Novice
Space – Novice
Chaos – Novice
Death – Novice
Life – Novice
Mana – Novice
Sneaking – MAX
Camouflage – MAX
Swimming – Expert
Survival – Expert
Traps – Expert
Hunting – Expert
Cooking – Adequate
Herbalism – Adequate
Crafting – Adequate
Fabrication – Adequate
Alchemy – Adequate
Fishing – Trained
Smooth Talker – Novice
Intimidation – Novice
Active Skills
Passive Skills
Magic Skills
Buffs
Debuffs
Slash
Assassination
Hide
Penetrating Strike
Devour
Blink
Mimic
Charm
Pain Resistance
Fear Aura
Appraisal
Evil Eyes
Physical Resistance
Magical Resistance
Inventory
Last Stand
Polymath
Magic Control
Mind Devastation
Enchanting
Living Shadow
Shadow Puppeteer
Shadow Clone
Dark Infusion
Dark Domain
Dark Mist
Personal Dimension
Creation
Blessing of Chaos
None
Hah? What? New passive?
Did you expect something else?
Nope, I didn't expect anything...
…
Narrator POV
On the next day the training continued, and this time everything was fine. No frozen rooms or sprites, no melted magic-absorbing stone, still there were freaked out professors. But being nearby that particular hero could freak out most of the living creatures...
Pyro: “Whew! No frozen room! Thanks guys!” 'Not like you helped, but...'
Ozelot: “... You are a fast learner... did you-”
Pyro: “Yeah... I found what I did wrong... so now I use less mana. Seriously my spells are slightly OP...”
Drull: “Slightly? You call that 'slightly'? Your spells, if properly used, can devastate whole armies!”
Pyro: “Yeah, slightly. What did you expect? I don't have some magic-nuke for country destruction.”
Drull: “Magic-nuke? What the hell is that?! If it can destroy countries-”
Pyro: “Believe me... that stuff destroyed my world... almost... If one country has access to the weapons of mass destruction, other countries will sooner or later will gain one too. And that stuff is plainly scary. Just one such thing can annihilate small country and poison surrounding ones.”
Montgomerry: “Poison? What do you-”
Pyro: “Never try do develop such stuff... or your country will be destroyed either by terrorist groups or some other country spies.”
After such words no one brought up that topic again.
…
After finishing the magic training, Pyro decided to look through the quests in the adventurer guild. Being risen to B-rank opened access to quite interesting missions, and some one mission in particular spiked his interest. Subjugation of bandits, which were currently in the abandoned fort. But that was not all which interested him.
Bandit Lair. Rewards 120 gold (guild), 1100 gold (system), 1 uncommon token, 3 common, 100 unallocated points. Uncommon type heavy armor, uncommon type weapon of choosing.
As you can guess he really liked the idea of getting his hands on uncommon equipment, considering that previous gear he got was some steel long sword. As soon as he got his quest he came to the reception.
Pyro: “Hello, I would like to take this quest.”
Reception lady: “I'm sorry, but you need a team. We can't-”
Pyro: “That's alright, I'm a hero, and currently I need to train. As I see this is B-rank quest, so as per my training schedule I need to complete a few of those alone.”
RL: “I'm sorry sir, but-”
Some other receptionist: “You can allow him to take request. Two days ago he subjugated the orc raiding party by himself.” such words raised a commotion from other adventurers.
Adventurer: “And? He killed like ten of those orcs?”
Receptionist: “43 orcs. All with various state of burns, except one with half-head missing.” the adventurer gulped.
Pyro: “Hey that one was the first to die... and I only just pointed this sword at him.” he tapped the sword on his hip. “Besides... ain't that fun? So much pork meat! Oh and did you left me some pork ribs by the way?”
Receptionist: “Yes, our chef was quite happy for the amount you brought, and he left you one of his specials. You should see him before going with the quest.”
Pyro: “Oh... thanks. Will see you later man!” and with such words Pyro left the adventurer guild through the adventurer tavern.
RL: “Um... guildmaster... is that alright? I mean he's only one-”
Receptionist/Guildmaster: “That's fine. That lad is strong, crazy, but strong.” He still had the headache when his brother royal spymaster told him about how that particular hero easily knocked out some other hero, and still remembers how the A-rank team got beaten.
Adventurer: “Wait... you mean that he is... that crazy?” Crazy was sort of nickname Pyro got in the adventurer guild, after he had beaten up the A-rankers.
Guildmaster: “Yes, he's the one. And I would gave him an S-rank if not for the rules.”
So the commotion started in the guildhall, while the cause for it munched on Orc ribs.