<h4>Chapter 7: ss selection part 2</h4>


    [Spearman: A spearman is a skilled warrior who specializes in the art ofbat with a spear. They possess exceptional proficiency in handling this versatile weapon, both for thrusting and throwing. Spearmen are known for their ability to maintain distance, deliver precise strikes, and provide an effective defense against adversaries.


    The skills and are given, along with a bonus of 5 in agility.]


    <i>Is Spearman on the list because I used a spear to kill them?</i>


    <i>Makes sense, but nah! I''m not feeling this one.</i>


    <i>What next!</i>


    [Hunter: A hunter is a highly skilled individual who specializes in tracking and eliminating targets. With extensive knowledge of weapons, camouge, and tracking techniques, they excel at locating and dispatching their prey with lethal precision.


    The skills and are given, along with a strength bonus of 5.]


    <i>Nah! I want something magical.</i>


    <i>Next!</i>... Completly ignoring the hunter ss Dhruv clicked on the next one.


    [Murderer: A murderer is an individual who intentionally kills another person uwfully. Motivations for murder can vary and may include revenge, greed, anger, or other personal reasons. Murders are considered heinous crimes and are punishable byw in various regions.


    WARNING! If you choose this ss, your entry could be denied in many ces.


    The skills and are given, along with a bonus of 5 in strength and stamina.]


    <i>Man, why the fuck would I want to be a murderer? Do you seriously need to add this ss?</i>


    <i>Even if I choose this ss—not like I will choose it, but even, soooomehow I convince myself, what reward do I get, denied entry to many ces?</i>


    <i>Why would anyone want to even choose this?</i>


    <i>Next!</i>


    [Mage: A mage is a practitioner of magic, harnessing mystical energies to cast spells and manipte the fabric of reality. They are often characterized by their deep knowledge of arcane arts, incantations, and rituals. Mages can wield elemental powers, summon creatures, and perform acts of enchantment. With their mastery of magic, mages y vital roles, serving as schrs, healers, protectors, or formidable forces in battle.


    The skills and are given, along with a bonus of 10 in magical power.]


    <i>Ohhhhhhh boy! Now we talking, this is some good stuff.</i>


    <i>I can finally fulfill my childhood dream of firing fireballs out of my hand. Maybe I could even fly after bing a mage. Ahhh! What more could I Do... </i>While looking at the description Dhruv began to imagine things.


    <i>I am soaring through the sky, casting fireballs. mes dance at my fingertips as I hurdle through the air, defying gravity. I am a fieryet, a magical force of chaos and awe. This dream of mine, oh, how it sets my sends the current of exitment within me...</i>


    <i>Hahahahahhaha!</i>


    <i>Do I even need to look any further?</i>


    <i>Calm down! Dhruv, lest you get a heart attack out of excitement</i>


    <i>So! What do we have next?</i>


    [Elemental Duelist: You are a skilled mage who specializes in the arts of illusion and metal magic. You possess the ability to manipte and control the elements, particrly metal, and illusion, shaping it to your will. With proficiency in illusion, you can create deceptive illusions to confuse and distract your opponents. Combining these two forms of magic, elemental duelists are formidablebatants, capable of both dazzling their foes and wielding the raw power of metal to devastating effect.


    WARNING! If you choose this ss, you won''t be able to use any other form of magic.


    The skills , , , and are given along with a bonus of 10 in magic power.]


    <i>This is great, BUT WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY I CAN''T ANY OTHER FORM OF MAGIC?</i>


    <i>Man, this ss is good. I get to start with four skills, but limiting myself... I don''t like it.</i>


    <i>Uhmm! This ss is as good as gone, I guess.</i>


    <i>And thest one is...</i>


    [Mirage Lancer: Strong and skilled in both mountedbat and the art of illusion, a Mirage Lancer is a powerful warrior. They have the capacity to produce lifelike illusions and mirages that can trick adversaries and distort their perspective of reality. The Mirage Lancers are masters of mountedbat, swiftly striking their adversaries from unexpected angles while utilizing their illusions to strengthen both their offense and defense. They are dangerous and unpredictable foes on the battlefield due to their skill with illusions and riding abilities.


    The skills , are given along with a bonus of 10 in both agility and magical power.]


    <i>This is interesting, there isn''t any immediate restriction or anything like that, but mountedbat is just.. too niche for my preferences. I prefer a more magical department.</i>


    <i>So, I guess this is no for me as well...</i>


    <i>That means there''s only one left to choose from.</i>


    <i>There is no point in dying this any further.</i>


    Wasting no time, Dhruv selected the ss Mage. the moment he selected his ss multiple notifications began to bombard in front of him.


    [You have selected mage as your ss.]


    [You have learned the skills and .]


    [Minor Mana Absorption: Absorbs a small amount of mana from the surroundings to replenish the caster''s magical energy.]


    [Mana Bolt: Conjures a concentrated bolt of mana energy that can be hurled at opponents as a projectile attack.]


    [NOTE! As a mage, you can use any type of magic but you should focus on using your affinity magic, as it is easier to practice.]


    [You have unlocked the ss leveling system.]


    [You can level up your ss by earning exp. You can earn exp either by killing any other being or by performing your ss-rted take. Every level-up rewards you with one skill point that can be used to either upgrade your existing skills or buy any new skills that you desire.]


    <i>Oh, hold on a second! So you''re telling me that I can earn experience points just by killing monsters? Not specifically monsters, but you get where I''ming from, right?</i>


    <i>And, when did our world turn into a freakin'' video game? I mean, seriously, who signed me up for this twisted version of reality?</i>


    <i>Did I identally stumble into a real-life version of GTA? Can someone please let me know when the cheat codes are being handed out?</i>


    <i>Because I could really use a boost in my stats. I mean, I already have a massive boost in my stats, but you never have enough, right?</i>


    <i>Time to level up, baby! But seriously, if I respawn after getting killed by a monster, I might just quit this game and go back to the good ol'' non-virtual reality.</i>


    [You havepleted your quest.]


    [you have earned 1000 CC and ess to the cosmic store as a reward forpleting the quest.]


    [You can either wait or umte more rewards by performing various tasks.]


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    Name: Dhruv


    ss: Apprentice mage


    Title: First blood


    Magic Affinity: Metal (S), Illusion (D)


    Stats: Strength Lv. 11(12), Stamina Lv. 13(14), Agility Lv. 12(13), Magic Power Lv. 57(62),


    Abilities: Metal maniption Lv.1, Illusion maniption LV.1


    Skills: Basic mana maniption Lv.1, Basic illusion resistance Lv.1, Minor mana absorption Lv.1, Mana bolt Lv.1


    Cosmic coins: 3100


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