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Chapter 3 Otherworldly Presence
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Felt was walking down from the main tower towards the field. While he was doing so, a certain issue struck his mind; What would his role be, since he did accept the pact and now he had the Kaiser class?
"Oh, Open Class description.”
Class: Kaiser
Description:
You are the embodiment of the people’s wish of having a protector, doing the Lord’s work in the world, protecting the weak and the needy, delivering punishment to the wicked and uphold justice.
A Kaiser’s existence himself will raise people’s will to live and stay united during times of hardship.
You share your fate with your Imperial Guardians, who shall live and protect your reign with you till the end.
+ Crucial Skills inherited from previous Kaiser.
+ Shall learn new skills from the class when you are ready.
+ Increased charm, charisma and art tremendously from your action.
+ Your strength of character shall raise the stats faster.
+ As Kaiser, your action may inspire your followers or others around.
As such, you must stay of high quality, benevolent and do justice to everyone around.
Finer details:
+ Stats related to class are added and all stats are added extra 20 points.
+ Charisma, Fighting Spirit, Leadership, Wisdom, Mentality are added extra 50 points as class bonus.
+ Agility +10%.
+ Art added 100 points.
+ Easier to acquire stats increase than normal.
+ Enable you to Master all combat skills except Dark-affiliated class.
+ Class skills will be learned when the requirements are fulfilled.
+ Earth, Lightning and Wind Affinity + 25%, resistance + 5%.
+ All magic resistance added 10%.
+ Shares Fate with Your Chosen Guardians. (Locked)
“Quite weird that Charisma started at +170 while charm at only +20… hmm…”
- So I need to act graceful, kind and be strong at all time. Charm, from the description can pretty much makes others like or love me, but not really about following… there must be relation, since the Kaiser class is a leadership-kind of class. No more stuttering for me, I guess… Oh, no no… Must stop using those weak words such as “I guess”…
“I’ll try this skill fully for now.”
Felt walked towards the groups of people currently training. He imitated Zoei’s way of walking of which he trained earlier on, and gained the expected notification.
Ding…
Majestic Presence is in effect.
The crowd at first did not notice, but as he walked pass the first group, they could feel him being there as if they were in a presence of a high noble. Afterall some of them did meet some high nobles before. At least, they met the Principal of the Academy before, a Lieutenant General of Radiant.
The Felt right now was exuding a presence none would expect from a mere 1st Year.
“Hey, who is that? Someone important?”
“Is he one of the seniors who had just returned?”
“Must be a high noble, wow…”
“Tch, show-off…”
“Yeah, but...”
The seniors, who could feel his unusual presence, were expecting a PACT member coming. To their surprise, it was one they could not recognize, except for some.
“Felt, is that you?”
“Ayster-sempai. It’s been awhile.”
It was one of the chief facilitators, a PACT member. However, contrary to others, he lacked the charisma and presence exuded by one such as Zoei, Zack or even Faith. Regardless, people liked him for his friendliness and casualness. He was quite tanned, and stood a little taller than Felt at almost 180 cm. He was wearing a simple training attire of a white shirt and simple brown trousers. It was the same to Felt and most people around aside from several who were wearing different coloured shirt.
“So you finally show your true colours… I was wondering who it was, so did you just tried to blend in during the orientation?”
“Nothing of sorts… It just so happened… I decided to change a little bit of my conduct, sempai.”
His voice was majestic, adding to their awe. The crowd’s admiration was apparent.
Ding!
Charm +1
Charisma +1
Mentality +1
Fame +20
“Of course. You give off the same… almost the same presence as one could expect from a member of PACT. I know, trust me on this. Even in your voice there’s authority and power.”
“Hah hah that would be desirable. PACT members are the best in the Academy, aren’t they… ah, aren’t you, sempai?”
“Heh I wouldn’t be so haughty to claim so. Afterall, many seniors simply did not want to stand out. So there should be more unexpected genius among the seniors. Still, can’t believe you’re a 1st Year…”
The crowd was murmuring. They did not expect such presence coming from a 1st Year.
“A first year? Really? How come…”
“How come I didn’t realize his presence before?”
“Well, that week was hell afterall… it’s possible we simply miss his presence.”
“Is that really the case… his voice made my leg weak…”
“This is great, then we should quickly… before…”
“Yeah… he is most probably a high noble… and thus…”
The 2nd and 3rd seniors looked at each other, and soon most approached both of them. Some tried to ignore and continue their training, but still take a gaze from ever so often.
Charm +1
Charisma +1
Fame +10
“Argh, trouble Felt… maybe you should had just stay low…”
“What? What happened? They’re not going to do… what’s with their eyes sempai…”
The seniors’ eyes were glittering and some mouths were watering… as if they found a target for their game… Game as in hunting. As if there were dozens of predators preying on a single prey…
Heh heh hehhh….
Somehow the suspicious sound was ringing in Felt’s ears.
- This is bad… really baddd…
“Greetings! Your name’s Felt, right? My name is Hauster Nies Vla--”
A girl pushed aside the buffed senior. No, she simply crashed him aside with her shoulder!
“Felt-sama~ I’m Jenny Kauf Auster, how about being my friend?”
“Hey, I saw him first!”
Another girl interfered. Another girl in red came and pushed her aside.
“Back-off, young lady, give space for your senior. Hey, I’m--”
“That’s not fair! Felt, come and join our group… it’s called--”
“No! Girls club is nothing but a waste! My club--”
“What do you mean a waste, you jerk?!”
“Felt-dono! You should join us! We all come from noble--”
Another male senior joined the fray. It seemed they were trying to recruit him to join their group or club, or simply wish to make the necessary connection. Felt started to break a sweat, but he remembered the Kaiser’s saying; Always keep your appearance noble and your hearts pure. Act until it becomes true for you.
“Sempais… I came here for a sword practice… so if all of you’d like…”
He tried to change the direction of the whole occasion. However, amidst the stacked fighting spirit of the girls and guys leering each other, it fell on deaf ears.
- Is this the result of my high charisma? No, if I recall it correctly Majestic Presence stacked everything from… ‘Art, charisma, leadership, fame and any quality people can admire… Ah, I see… even Honour would be included since it coincides with their point of value… Ahh, even charm… especially to girls… what do I look like in front of them?
Glittering?!
“Felt-sama, join us! You wouldn’t join those stinking men, right?”
“Felt-dono, I could feel your manliness out right. It’s just natural for men to hang out with each other!”
The girls and boys were now separated to two opposing camp. There were around 10 girls and 20 boys, now facing each other while giving out their fighting spirit. Ayster sighed.
In this desperate hour (lol), Felt remembered his respected predecessor’s -- the Kaizer’s advice.
“My sempais, I’m honoured that all of you deemed me as qualified enough to join your groups. I however, would beg to differ. The cause would be because I am currently lacking in many aspects, and simply wish to secure them first.”
Ding!
Mentality +1
“Lacking? No, it’s not possible--!”
“Is that so, Felt-dono? If that’s true, do tell how we can be of service.”
“For now I wish to increase my skill proficiency, namely my sword mastery and archery.”
“Then join our Sword Masters Club! We—“
“No, join our Graceful Archery Club! Faith-oneesama is our –”
- Faith-sempai? Interesting.
“I appreciate the invitations, sempais. Perhaps I would fulfill both of invitations soon… It’s alright to look into both club later, am I wrong?”
“Well, no… that’s… right…”
“Hmm…”
“Alright, alright guys! Knock it off. You’re disturbing him and all the 1st Years with your childish attitude!”
Ayster interrupted the small racket. He excluded his authority using a loud yet dignified voice. In the few seconds, the seniors came back to their senses… apparently.
“Felt, just tell them what you want now… Since you came here, I think it is better we just go on with sparring or practicing together.”
“That’s my intention, sempai. Thank you.”
“Alright! You lot heard that, didn’t you? Let the man choose his sparring partner or join any group practicing archery! I will not allow any more commotion on this ground!”
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Ding…
Intense activity ended.
Charm +4
Charisma +1
Strength +1
Mentality +1
Fighting Spirit +1
Archery Mastery Level Up! Level 5.
New Bonus!
Majestic Presence Level Up! Level 2.
Fame +40
Ding!
You gained a New Stat!
New Stat: Focus
Increase the efficiency of your activity when you full-heartedly and single-mindedly put forth all your attention to the said activity. Assist in learning new skills and increase the ability to level up your skills if you put forth 100% attention.
Higher level in this stat may cause unexpected result.
Focus 10 + 20
Skill Level Up!
Archery Mastery Level 5 - 2%
Increases attack power of bow and arrows+50%
Increases attack speed of released arrows +15%
Increases your handling of bow and arrows +15%
Increases accuracy by a slight margin
Raised by using Bow and Arrows
New Bonus!
Critical chance +10%
Effective Range +10%
- Ah, quite good… New bonus… interesting.
He managed to release so many arrows within the two hours of training that it garnered him additional attention. Since many of the archers were girls, he felt a little uncomfortable, or extra comfortable for that matter… with them trying to get closer and all, despite earlier agreement of not to be aggressive.
“Thanks for your instruction, Jenny-sempai. I truly enjoyed the lesson.”
“Time’s up, huh…”
Felt thanked the beautiful blonde girl, with yellow leather armor and yellow skirt over her trousers. Her medium-length hair was shining gold when sunlight hit it. She placed her medium-sized composite bow down. A large yellow quiver with some arrows was on her back. She was quite unique, in which she was also a capable artiste and played several wonderful tunes with her fist-sized flute.
Scan…
Ding!
Name: Jennifer Kauf Auster
Alignment: Good
Level: 47 Class: Sniper
Title: Artful Artiste Fame: 2120
HP: 700+ MP: 600+
Strength: 80+ Agility: 85+
Art: 110+ Charm: 90+
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- Really! This is the first time scan gives more information for level 40 above. And it seemed having her showed her earlier abilities helped Scan skill determines its value… not quite definite, with the plus sign there, but this is really helpful… Her stats are good, well that’s just me comparing to mine and the juniors… her Art stat is really high.
“I don’t know how to repay your kindness, Jenny-sempai.”
“No, I didn’t really do much… it’s an honour to have been of help, Fiel-sama.”
“The honour’s mine, sempai. Thank you to all of you as well, sempais and friends… for all of your guides. I truly enjoy our time together.”
The girls went kya,kya when he made a typical noble bow to show appreciation - a slight bow. The few male archers simply smiled in satisfaction.
- Seriously? It's just a bow...
Ding!
Charm +1
“Please train with us again anytime, Felt-sama. It’s a pleasure.”
A girl came up from among the many. She was a blonde pigtail.
- A first-year like me… um… what was her name again… scan.
Name: Rachel Arte-Rhen
Alignment: Good
Level: 19 Class: Apprentice Archer
Title: Generous Lady Fame: 320
HP: 385 MP: 520
Strength: 37 Agility: 44
Vitality: 33 Wisdom: 12
Intelligence: 48 Fighting Spirit: 30
Stamina: 36 Charm: 30
“Sure, I shall, Rachel-san.”
“Thank you, Felt-sama!”
She nodded pleasantly. It seemed Felt remembering her name gave her a pleasant feeling. Jenny walked closer to him, she put her hand on her chest, slanted. She was giving him a customary Radiant’s military salute. Rachel, as well as the other girls and the few archer boys followed suit.
“Time sure flies when you’re with us… Please do consider spending time with us again.”
“I’m sure I will.”
He said goodbye to Jenny and the archers, and gracefully walked towards the sparring ground.
“Basic stats…”
Stats
Health 728/728 Mana 1105/1105
Strength 39 +20 Agility 36 + 20
Vitality 37 +20 Wisdom 30 + 175
Intelligence 60 +30 Stamina 29 + 20
Fighting Spirit 20 +170 Honour 12 + 80
Charisma 10 + 170 Leadership 2 + 70
Perseverance 5 + 20 Physical Resist 2 + 20
Endurance 8 + 20 Sustenance 10 + 20
Mentality 16 + 70 Charm 11 + 20
Art 24 + 220 Luck 5 +20
Focus 10 + 20
- It really is surprising, since I could very well act in such an artistic way. That sure added to the effectiveness of my Majestic Presence. Just now when it was tea time, 2 charm stats were added…
Now was the time for serious bashing and sparring. He walked towards the dummy with Ayster sempai…
“Sempai, I’ll be in your care.”
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Imperial Free-flow movement deactivated.
Felt gasped for air and rested by kneeling himself on the ground.
Ding!
Strength +1
Stamina +1
Focus +1
Charisma +2
Charm +3
Fame +30
- That’s it, huh… still can’t compare with what I get from Zack and Zoei-sempai… but charm and charisma started to increase quite fast… The Majestic Presence really helped that one out… Oh, it’s getting late already… oh well, I’m all warmed up anyway. I guess it’ll be around one hour till it starts to get dark. Eh…
He noticed people around were eyeing him even though they were practicing. Some did not hide the fact and simply watched from a much higher ground nearby. Since his Art and Charisma Stats were quite high, his movement was graceful. They gave him some applause as he ended the suffering of the dummy.
“Your movement… not yet good, but beautiful. Also it seemed you’re a fast learner.”
“Thank you sempai, for your guidance. I believe now would be the best time for a sparring session.”
“That’s true… some seemed itching for a fight, with you showing that sword technique just now… was it a family technique?"
“...A family technique… yes, you could say that. Ah, but that was not sword technique, I was simply matching sword attacks with a movement technique. Only the stance could be considered as one.”
“Really? That’s really… unexpected.”
“Indeed. Unexpected, even for me. Ah, sempai, could you show me some of your ability as well. I’m just curious…”
“There’s no need for that, right?”
He hesitated.
“No, no I insist…”
“Well, if I have to… you did show me your skills afterall.”
Ayster took his training sword and skillfully slashed at the dummy, with movement of a real knight, evading and redirecting his enemy’s sword. He delivered heavy blow to many vital points, and did not gave away his stance when he did. Finally, he cut the dummy’s head as his last move.
“Ops, I did a little overkill there…”
Now that he saw the performance, Felt took another chance to scan him.
Scan…
Ding!
Name: Ayster Reins Corde
Alignment: Good
Level: 70+ Class: Heavy Knight
Title: Cheerful Noble Fame: 2680
HP: 1700+ MP: 700+
Strength: 180++ Agility: 140+
Art: 50+ Charisma: 90+
- Oh my God… his stats really is… over the top? His HP and strength are enormous… the highest I could see so far. He’s probably on par with Zoei-sempai… just my guess though. Pity I can’t see his Fighting Spirit. He probably not serious enough… Well, it’s time.
More of the girls from the archery came as they realized Felt was about to spar with the boys. That day he sparred with the seniors and first years alike. Most first Years basically could not move much since they staggered, and found themselves in the mercy of his high fighting spirit.
“What… is he?”
“When I was watching him, it looked so beautiful and artistic, but now that I faced him myself…”
“Darn! He put me static on my feet!”
“You mean cold on your feet…”
“I don’t think we belongs in the same class… he is indeed a high noble.”
Even the seniors found his fighting spirit too much to bear.
“This junior of ours… just who was his Master?”
“He must have some relation with Royal Knights or Paladin, or someone on par…”
“When I saw his eyes… it was as if I was facing Zoei-sama himself in his serious mode…”
“As if I’m witnessing a legend in progress…”
In all, forty seven people ended being left with a strong impression, while the 200 or so bystanders were simply admiring the beauty of his free-flow movement. He arrived to his room still using free-flow movement, and fell onto the bed, exhausted. It was already dark. He ended up sparring almost two hours. They had to stop as it was too dark to spar safely.
Ding!
Intense activity ended.
You have 34 stacked Stats notifications.
Strength +3
Agility +3
Fighting Spirit +3
Charm +6
Charisma +4
Mentality +2
Endurance +2
Luck +1
Vitality +1
Perseverance +3
Stamina +2
Art +2
Focus +2
Fame +40
“Wow… around the same with what I get some Zack and Zoei… no, it was different. That was more intense than this… and it raised more fighting spirit, endurance and stamina… it was more physically rewarding than this whole 47 sparring. However…”
Ding!
Majestic Voice Level Up!
Level 2.
Majestic Presence Level Up!
Level 3.
Imperial Free-Flow Movement Level Up!
Level 3.
Imperial Swords Basic Stance Level Up!
Level 2.
Sword Mastery Level up!
Level 5. -- New Bonus!
Parry Level Up!
Level 4.
Piercing Strike Level Up!
Level 3.
Time Manipulation Level Up!
Level 3.
Mana Circulation Level Up!
Level 3.
“Open Sword Mastery Window.”
Sword Mastery Level 5 - 22%
Increases attack power with a sword +50%
Increases attack speed with a sword +15%
Slightly redefine your swordplay into that of a Master
Raised by using sword.
New Bonus!
Sword Movement +10%
- That’s a lot of level up… Ah new bonus… useful, useful…
Ding!
You gained a title!
Dignified High Noble
You awe the surrounding with your charisma and well-manner. Your presence is something that cannot be neglected. You never say so, yet people regarded you as a Dignified High Noble. Well, people are free to think what they want.
Fame +200
Charisma +30
Charm + 20
Nobles and Knights regarded you in higher esteem.
Ill-intended Nobles might see you as a threat.
- Wow… A title… meh I’m too tired.
“Basic stats…”
Ding.
Stats
Health 755/755 Mana 1105/1105
Strength 43 +20 Agility 39 + 20
Vitality 38 +20 Wisdom 30 + 175
Intelligence 60 +30 Stamina 32 + 20
Fighting Spirit 23 +170 Honour 12 + 80
Charisma 16 + 200 Leadership 2 + 70
Perseverance 8 + 20 Physical Resist 2 + 20
Endurance 10 + 20 Sustenance 10 + 20
Mentality 18 + 70 Charm 20 + 40
Art 26 + 220 Luck 6 +20
Focus 13 + 20
“Fame Window.”
Fame
Description:
Fame is the appropriate estimation of how you famous you are. People could somehow see your importance through the mysterious air around you that they by instinct feel. Treatment towards you by people in general will be better, but be warned people engulfed in envy or power struggle might see you as a hindrance.
Fame Value: 1625
“Ahh…”
- I’ll just sleep for tonight…
The next day, the returning seniors would be welcomed with the irrelevant news about a dignified 1st Year who pressured much of the 1st Years and some seniors during their short spar. But that’s the story for later…
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