- Present Day
Cole was proud of his four kids, they all have reached the First barrier in Sword Mastery, Small Blade Mastery, Meditation, and Mana Manipulation. They also have maxed out every stat to 20. When Rose brought up the idea of trying to max out their skills and stats before they turned 15. He was optimistic at best for their chances of doing it in only five years, but those four never slacked in their training. They complained all the time but always worked hard.
Klaus
Level: 0
Class: n/a
Strength: 20
Endurance: 20
Constitution: 20
Agility: 20
Wisdom: 20
Intelligence: 20
- Skills
Sword Mastery: 25
Dagger Mastery: 25
Meditation: 25
Mana Manipulation: 25
Danny
Level: 0
Class: n/a
Strength: 20
Endurance: 20
Constitution: 20
Agility: 20
Wisdom: 20
Intelligence: 20
- Skills
Sword Mastery: 25
Dagger Mastery: 25
Meditation: 25
Mana Manipulation: 25
Luna
Level: 0
Class: n/a
Strength: 20
Endurance: 20
Constitution: 20
Agility: 20
Wisdom: 20
Intelligence: 20
- Skills
Sword Mastery: 25
Dagger Mastery: 25
Meditation: 25
Mana Manipulation: 25
Mae
Level: 0
Class: n/a
Strength: 20
Endurance: 20
Constitution: 20
Agility: 20
Wisdom: 20
Intelligence: 20
- Skills
Sword Mastery: 25
Dagger Mastery: 25
Meditation: 25
Mana Manipulation: 25
After the summer solstice, their systems will unlock fully and they will be able to pick their classes.
Cole hopes they all receive classes that they like. Tonight was for celebration and the family was going out on the town for the festival. It was going to be a night full of dancing, great food, and drink.
He just finished changing into his best clothes when a shadow moved into the room. It took Cole less than a moment to draw his sword.
Cole held his sword tip to the neck of a man he would never think he would see again.
Zach, what are you doing here?
Can’t an old friend come to visit? Zach answered back after Cole withdrew his sword.
Zach we both know you are not the visiting type so why are you here?
They have found you, they will be arriving sometime tomorrow evening. You and Rose need to run.
It's not just us anymore Zach, Rose and I have four kids.
Zach grimaced so Rose was finally able to bare children.
Cole looked at him with a sad smile no we did not conceive our own children. We adopted our four children and they will be unlocking their systems tomorrow, but sadly Rose and I are not going to be able to be with them for much longer. At least until they are stronger, or I murder every single person who is after us.
Honey are you done changing yet?
Rose’s eye went wide as she saw Zach, before she could get any words out Cole spoke.
Rose could you take the kids out to the festival tonight? I have to get some things together for tomorrow.
It only took one look at his face to know for whatever the reason for Zach showing up out of the blue was not to celebrate the summer solstice.
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It was late in the night when they got back to their home.
Danny was a little tipsy, to say the least. He could barely walk in a straight line. Klaus was giving Luna a piggyback ride. She might have had too many tankards of ales at the tavern. Mae was the one who drank the most out of the four but somehow she was still walking upright.
Mom where was dad, he missed the party and drink! Mae slurred out as she stumbled into the house.
He had an unexpected guest. He had to get some things together for tomorrow, which is your guy's big day.
Now you all need to get some sleep. I have no idea what he has planned for tomorrow but you will need your sleep.
It was around an hour till first light when Cole had everything prepared for the kids.
He double-checked everything: four storage rings, four travel packs full of water and food for about a week. Four sets of light armor and traveling cloaks.
Rose walked into the living room in her nightgown, she looked over the supplies laid out on the table.
So they found us, haven’t they?
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Cole walked over and embraced her. Yes, my love but they will not be here until late in the evening we should be able to get the kids out. I think we should send them to Yelas. There is a low-tier dungeon there where they can level up. They also will be able to join the Adventure guild branch there as well.
Now can you start breakfast, while I go wake them all up depending on how much they all drank last night you might need to use those herbs to make that special tea? I want them fully awake for this.
Yeah, they will all probably need it except Klaus who did not drink that much last night.
Cole left her to prepare breakfast. After waking up Klaus and Danny with ease he went to the girl's bedroom. Luna, Mae you guys need to wake up.
Dad, why are you waking us up at this ungodly hour, has the sun even come up yet? Luna mumbled as she threw her pillow at his head.
He caught it, smirking, and decided he did not want to waste time arguing with his daughters.
Cole proceed to pick up both girls and brought them to the kitchen where Rose waited with Klaus and Danny who were nursing their mugs of tea. He set them down and Rose handed them both mugs of tea and told them to drink if they wanted to hangover to go away.
After a quiet and quick breakfast, Cole had them change into their new light armor.
I know it is early but have none of you guys checked your system messages yet? Cole chuckled.
You all should be able to choose your classes. Before I explain why I woke you guys up this early you should all choose your classes.
Mae was just starting to feel the hangover receding but she opened her system as Cole asked.
*System fully unlocked, Class selection available.
*Do you wish to select a class, Yes/No?
Mae sent her confirmation.
*Combat or non-combat?
Combat.
*Combat Classes available
Common
Spearman
Swordsman
Monk
Mage
Archer
Healer
etc…..
Uncommon
Magical Knight
Metal Mage
Assassin
etc…..
Rare
Blademancer
Cole did say we would probably get a rare class but it is still amazing how she would get one as her starter class.
She selected Blademancer, she didn’t know what the mancer part of the class would be but with how much she practiced with the sword it should be fine since it has blade in it.
*Confirm Class selection of Blademancer?
Yes.
*Class selection complete. New class Blademancer
* Stats gained per level
Strength +5
Endurance +4
Constitution +6
Agility +5
Wisdom +10
Intelligence +10
*Class Skills Gained
Metal Manipulation
Metal Strengthing
Metal Weakening
Metal Imbuement
Identify
Luna was looking through her class choices.
*Combat Classes available
Common
Spearman
Swordsman
Monk
Archer
Mage
Acolyte
etc…..
Uncommon
Magical Knight
Dark Witch
Assassin
etc…..
Rare
CurseBlade
*Confirm Class selection of CurseBlade?
Yes.
*Class selection complete. New class CurseBlade
* Stats gained per level
Strength +5
Endurance +3
Constitution +8
Agility +4
Wisdom +10
Intelligence +10
*Class Skills Gained
Curse: Bloodletting
Curse: Mana siphon
Curse: Decay
Curse: Hunting
Dark vision
Identify
Danny wondered how many of these classes he would have gotten without the help of his parents. Would I have ever gotten a chance to pick a rare class in my life without them?
*Combat Classes available
Common
Spearman
Swordsman
Monk
Archer
Mage
Healer
etc…..
Uncommon
Magical Knight
Lighting Mage
Assassin
etc…..
Rare
BladeDancer
*Confirm Class selection of BladeDancer?
Yes.
*Class selection complete. New class BladeDancer
* Stats gained per level
Strength +3
Endurance +6
Constitution +3
Agility +10
Wisdom +9
Intelligence +9
*Class Skills Gained
Lighting manipulation
Lighting Step
Lighting Bolt
Skill evolved “Sword Mastery” > Twin Sword Mastery
Identify
Klaus look at his sibling reading their system prompts, he was the only one who has not started his class selection. He sighed and pulled up his system.
*Combat Classes available
Common
Spearman
Swordman
Monk
Archer
Mage
Healer
etc…..
Uncommon
Magical Knight
Void Mage
Assassin
etc…..
Rare
BladeWalker
*Confirm Class selection of BladeWalker?
Yes.
*Class selection complete. New class BladeWalker
* Stats gained per level
Strength +5
Endurance +5
Constitution +5
Agility +5
Wisdom +10
Intelligence +10
*Class Skills Gained
Void Manipulation
Void Walk
Void Storage
Void Orb
Identify
After they all got over the dizziness of having information crammed into their minds they told Cole and Rose about their classes.
Good, you all got rare classes as we hoped. Cole looked through his storage ring and found the swords and daggers he prepared months ago. He handed Klaus his preferred sword of choice a long sword and dagger with both belts and scabbards. Luna preferred short swords which Cole handed her and a dagger. Mae got a short sword as well, but it looked like Cole knew what type of class she would receive and handed her a bandolier with 8 throwing daggers. Danny gave Cole a questioning look when he received his two short swords and daggers.
Did you already know what are classes would be?
I had no idea what your exact classes would be but I had a few guesses on what type they would be. I had one of my old friends make these all for you. He has the tongue of a devil but he is a good guy. Danny your dedication to duel wield was the only reason I knew to get you a pair of blades. You all will be surprised by how much the systems take wants into creating skills and classes.
Now it is just starting to get light out. I have packed you all travel bags with food and water, there is still some room for a couple of sets of clothes.
You four are going to travel to the city of Yelas, and once you get there go and join the Adventurers guild. There is a low-level dungeon there where all of you can level up. If you make good time it will be a three-day journey on foot.
Are you not coming with us?
No, this is a test for you four and I believe you are all capable enough to do it.
Cole handed each of them a ring, these are storage rings and there is some money in each. It is not a fortune but it will be enough for your needs. You are all too low-level to even have them, so only use them when no one can see you.
Klaus, do you remember how to get to Yales?
Yes, father.
Good, now you all are losing daylight. You will want to travel the most now before the heat rises too much.
Rose gave each of them a long hug before they left.
I want all of you to watch out for each other, got it?
Four “Yes Mom” was the reply and then they were off.
I hope they do not run into problems Rose said as she watched their figures disappear into the horizon.
Rose, they will be fine they all can use the sword and have their classes.
Now it is time to prepare for our guests, Cole said with cold eyes and a fake smile.