Chapter 11: 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 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.
About 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."
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 one year 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.
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Soula: "Status Window."
Name:Soula VoilongAlignment:NeutralLevel:18Class:NoneHealth:38700Health Regen:0.01 / SecMana:1751060Mana Regen:21.05 / SecStamina:9001Stamina Regen:0.1 / SecAttack:Defense:Normal: 1-153Ki Infused: 9001-9154Normal: 387Ki Infused: 3870Stat Points: 170
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 ki ranking chart from 1st - 10th rank he would've been at the 9th rank. In this world, training methods on ki cultivation were much weaker than on Earth. Ki was basically life force that can be gathered from the earth. 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. Even so, because he fights monsters at a higher level, one would think that he would be at a higher level than 15. But the reason is again the [Godslayer] skill.
Godslayer [Rank SSS] Intermediate 3 (9%)
Show no fear. Fight those stronger than you.
For every level difference against a stronger enemy,
your stats are raised by 12% for every level difference.
Raises probability of acquiring new beast spirit by 30%.
(Skill levels up by battling stronger monsters. Saps 88% of acquired exp.)
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.