As, he looked around, realization dawned upon Midas. This was the Shrine of Ascendancy, where adventurers chose their path to ultimate power. Excitement surged through him as he read the inscriptions below each pedestal. The pedestals varied in color—copper for common classes, silver for rare classes, and gold for epic classes.

The first copper pedestal displayed the class "Spellsword," while the second held the class "Battlemage." Moving ahead to the silver pedestal marked "Rare," Midas discovered two classes— "Arcane Knight" and "Blade Dancer." The shining gold pedestal boasted epic classes— "Voidwalker" and "Stormbringer."

Finally, Midas's gaze fell upon the last pedestal, which was black in color and held a single legendary class— "Celestial Fist."

Midas focused his attention on the first class, and a description appeared before him:

Spellsword: A versatile class that combines the skills of a warrior and a mage. Spellswords wield weapons with proficiency while harnessing elemental magic to enhance their attacks and defend against magical threats.

"That seems like a good fit," Midas thought. "But let me explore all the other options."

He carefully read the descriptions of each class:

Battlemage: A class that excels in both physical combat and spellcasting. Battlemages are skilled warriors who have honed their magical abilities to augment their attacks, cast protective spells, and unleash devastating elemental spells on their enemies.

Arcane Knight: A rare class that merges the precision of a knight with the arcane arts. Arcane Knights possess enchanted weapons and armor, empowering their strikes with magical energy. They can also manipulate magical barriers and launch offensive spells, making them formidable foes on the battlefield.

Blade Dancer: This rare class combines the grace of a dancer with deadly swordsmanship and magical prowess. Blade Dancers are known for their unparalleled agility and fluid combat style. They weave intricate sword techniques with spells that enhance their speed, agility, and enchant their blades for devastating strikes.

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Voidwalker: An epic class that delves into the forbidden powers of the void. Voidwalkers have the ability to manipulate and channel the dark energy of the void. They can summon shadowy allies, unleash devastating void-based spells, and manipulate the fabric of reality to their advantage.

Stormbringer: An epic class that harnesses the raw power of storms and elements. Stormbringers can summon lightning bolts, conjure tornadoes, and control the weather itself. They are capable of devastating area-of-effect attacks and can buff themselves with elemental enhancements, making them a force to be reckoned with.

Some of these classes sounded amazing. The Stormbringer class, for example, could wreak havoc. Midas briefly imagined himself raining down lightning upon his opponents. However, reality hit him like a splash of cold water. He had never been adept at elemental qi arts, excelling instead in body forging and personal combat. He needed a class that combined qi with his combat ability. Although, do they call it qi here? Midas wondered.

With these thoughts in mind, Midas finally approached the last pedestal.

Celestial Fist: This legendary class embodies the perfect fusion of martial prowess and celestial magic. The Celestial Fist masters martial arts techniques, combining them with sacred energy drawn from the heavens. They can strike with incredible speed, harness divine energy to heal themselves and allies, and unleash devastating punches infused with celestial power.

Carefully considering his options, Midas weighed the pros and cons of each path. The two common classes offered a solid foundation, while the two rare classes promised unique abilities. The two epic classes seemed tantalizingly powerful. However, his eyes were irresistibly drawn to the black pedestal radiating an aura of legend. The legendary class promised him what he felt suited him best—a path of discipline, harmony, and mastery of elemental fists and kicks.

Without hesitation, Midas stepped forward and placed his hand upon the legendary class pedestal. A surge of energy coursed through him, intertwining his spirit with the essence of the legendary monks who had come before him. He felt the power of elemental forces flow within him, ready to be unleashed.

YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE CELESTIAL FIST CLASS. THE CHOICE IS FINAL AND CANNOT BE ALTERED. GOOD LUCK, ADVENTURER.