I go into my basic stance this time, fully aware that this battle will probably be my last. This monster had no reservations like the Scavania's it chared without regard. It seemed like a smaller version of a rhino ready to impale me on its spikey shell. Quickly stepping off to the side, I bring my sword along its carapace, feeling as if I struck a rock. 'I knew this armor wasn't for appearance's sake.' Turning back, I see the monster trying to face me again, noticing the beast's slow turning.' The creature may be the easiest to kill with its slow-turning that armor must have a workaround to.' It charges once more when it spots me. I dodge, lifting my sword high piercing down between its back and hindleg plates going clean through. The beast drops its charging momentum transferring it to the ground. Slamming the creature against the soil, I let go of my sword watching. As the creature struggled to stand, I approach grabbing the hilt of my sword, I pull it out and begin stabbing into its weak spots between the plates of armor blood gushing with every pull. Until finally, I get the notification.
*Ding Torack killed 8 achievements gained*
*Ding for falling a seeded opponent 10 achievements won*
*Ding level up*
"status"
* Raymond Levy level: 3 achievements 15/40
* Health 100/100 Energy 0/0 Seed: None class:(Available)
* Strength: intermediate (low)
* Endurance: intermediate
* Agility: intermediate (low)
* mana: low (low)
* luck: intermediate (high)
* Class ability: none personal ability: basic sword technique (slash, thrust, and parry )low (low)
"available class? fucking score!!"
*Ding system assist message*
*Before choosing a class recommended absorbing a beasts core*
'the system can assist you? that's a new and a beast core?' I look over at the Torack. 'Guess I'm dissecting this thing.' I start by cutting from the leg joints prying the outer shells off, finding a marble-like bead within its heart after cutting through most the beast. 'Now what? Should I eat this thing?' I ponder over to just chuck this marble into my mouth like a child eating a battery. 'I should probably try to see if I can sense any of this mana stuff in it first.' Sitting cross-legged, I try to sense or absorb whatever is within this marble. Concentrating on the core, I gradually feel a tingle of water-like substance flow into my hands; I fall into a trance absorbing the core into it crumbles waking me.
*Ding mana up low (high)*
"sweet guess I can finally choose my class!"
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"classes!!"
*Ding swordman (uncommon)*
*Ding beast slayer (ultra-rare)*
*Ding spiritual swordsman (ultra-rare)*
"Pfft, what's even the point in choosing swordsman this idiotic system, the ultra-rare classes are a no brainer." might as well check it just in case I side-eyed the new notifications.
*swordsman- a person who wields their sword as if it was a part of them, mastering many techniques to bring such a weapon to its full might. Requirements: kill a greater foe with a sword, understanding of the sword.*
*beast slayer- A person who slaughters the MIGHTY beast before them not resting to all monsters are dyed within their blood and entrails. Requirements: kill a monster when injured and afraid, slaughter a higher level monster, kill a seeded monster well not being seeded.*
*spiritual swordsman- A person who wields a particular type of energy with their sword cleaving mountains and slashing rivers. Requirements: use a sword against a seeded enemy well not being seeded, absorbing a core through a particular method, kill a seeded opponent being without much effort with your sword well not being seeded*
"Daaammn! double ultra-rares, and they sound badass!!" 'slashing rivers? Slaughtering mighty beast? IM GONNA BE OVERPOWERED FINALLY!!!!!!' It almost seemed to easy to get these class though, I wonder if it's usually harder to beat seeded enemies? I'll address this stuff later, I guess. ' beast slayer or spiritual swordsman what a choice cleaving whole mountains or slaughtering the MIGHTY beasts, not some weak little bastards MIGHTY bastards is what on my list.' "talk about a real ball-buster." No use overthinking it, I clicked on the spiritual swordsman class.
*Ding spiritual swordsman class selected*
*Skill obtained spiritual sense*
*skill obtained sword meditation*
*skill obtained sword tempering body*
*Ding choose one of the following skills*
*Ding skills flowing slash, shattering blow, thunder pierces*
"show skills."
*spiritual sense: The ability to use spirit energy and sensing said power in the surrounding area (range depends on user)*
*Sword meditation: Absorbing energy through your sword into your body greatening the bond between you and all swords*
*Sword tempering body: The spiritual sword energy you absorb tempers your body through different stages depending on your understanding*
*No info on following skills*
"So I'm a magic swordsman with one actual skill. I swear this cheap-ass system is always cheating me of my loot." I glare at this overbearing system, acting so stingy with the good stuff. 'At least these will come in handy longterm.' I console myself. 'Now these three skills, they all seem like active ones at least.' I think over what I needed in my battles so far. Thundering pierce is a fast stab that wouldn't help much with training my sword skills. Shattering blow and flowing slash seem to have a lot of utility with how I could maneuver my sword. Flowing slash is the go-to my Miao Dao is a slashing weapon after all.
*Ding flowing slash obtained*
*A slash using the strength and smooth flow of a river*
'Nice now I'll deal with these puny little mobs in no time before all that first I'll take a small rest.' I plop my butt down on the ground and ease my body back, looking towards the tunnel I haven't yet explored. No nap breaks, I suppose unless I want to end up as dinner. With sword in hand, I begin my meditations.