Strange power
The massive bear charged at me, its powerful hind paws propelling it forward with breathtaking speed. With a calculated step to the side, I dodged its oncoming attack and swiftly swung my sword underneath, severing its paw from the rest of its limb. The detached limb tumbled to the ground, and the bear let out a deafening roar.
In a swift and fluid motion, I raised my sword and delivered a decisive strike to its neck, cleanly decapitating the beast. Silence descended instantly as the bear's lifeless body fell to the ground. I gazed at my blood-soaked blade, and a series of triumphant dinging sounds filled my ears.
[12.31 pain points earned]
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[6.12 pain points earned]
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[1.58 pain points earned]
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As the pain points accumulated in my head, a faint red mist emanated from the bear's lifeless body and flowed into me. I had noticed this phenomenon before, particularly after defeating larger creatures. With time, I had come to understand its name: "Bloodlust." The more Bloodlust I absorbed, the greater my capacity to influence my surroundings when I released it. For instance, someone who had taken five lives might generate no more than a slight breeze with their Bloodlust, while those who had ended tens of thousands of lives could distort their environment, causing harm to plants and animals if their Bloodlust was potent enough. It was the same power that my instructor had harnessed during our initial spar. I also learned that this ability was unique to NPCs, meaning players couldn't use or accumulate Bloodlust.
A month had passed since I began hunting in the forest, and I had become more adept at it. With a wealth of battle experience, it was easier to defend myself and anticipate the trajectory of attacks. I had yet to employ any formal techniques, preferring to focus on refining my skills through an approach I considered "experience swordsmanship." It was a method of continuous skill improvement rather than rigid adherence to specific techniques.
Satisfied with my progress, I turned my steps back toward the city.
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On the far side of the continent, Whitesilver journeyed through the snow-covered terrain. He had nearly reached the location that the mysterious man had mentioned, although it had taken him quite a while to pinpoint the cabin's exact whereabouts. Even the local villagers had been clueless about its existence. Approaching the front door, he knocked gently and called out, "Hello? Is anyone in there?"
Without warning, the door swung open, and a sword was suddenly at Whitesilver's neck. The person holding it spoke with an icy tone, "Who are you, and how did you find this place?"
Whitesilver reacted swiftly, dropping his own sword and raising his hands in surrender. "I come in peace. Someone told me you could help me," he said urgently.
The man withdrew his sword and took a step back, still clearly surprised. "Who told you about this place? Nobody should even know I exist," he muttered, his tone softening. "Alright, come inside. Let's talk."
Unbeknownst to the questgiver, many players were now beginning to investigate his identity due to his enigmatic knowledge...
once i got to the cabin i sat down on the chair and checked my stats
[Name: ???
Race: Human
Pain points: 1,251 pain points]
I gazed at the substantial number of saved up points and couldn't help but smile. I had been hoarding them for a while, and I was eagerly anticipating the moment when I could finally spend them.
[Shop:
Talents:
1. Mid level sword talent [500 PP]
"at this level you can start to truly make a name for yourself and make unique arts. if you meet a mid level sword talent it will truly be a good fight" - Mid level swordsman
2. Lowest level magic talent [50 PP]
"while still an extrememly low talent, most magic talents will get scooped up anyways for their usefulness" -magic apprentice.
Skills:
1. Mid level regeneration [1000 PP]
Effect: minor wounds [>1 Minute] non life threatening wounds [1 hour] life threatening wounds [1 week]..]
this time i quickly bought the mid level sword talent once again quickly getting replaced.
[High sword talent [5000 PP]
"People blessed with such high sword talent are almost always known to be masters of their craft, feared opponents on the battlefield. If you encounter someone with a high-level sword talent, your best course of action is to run." - Emperor Qing
i then glanced over at the other talent that i had somewhat ignored and checked it out quickly buying it as it got replaced.
[Low level magic talent [300 PP]
"anyone magic talent of this level is usually snatched up by anyone looking for a competent mage. at this stage its much easier for people of this talent to look at different elements and manipulate them."]
Upon purchasing the lowest level magic talent, an intense, sharp pain surged through my chest, as if something were sprouting within me. Within my chest, a strange interplay of black and purple lights danced and twirled, the black devouring the surrounding radiance while the purple emanated in between. When the transformation was complete, a peculiar pressure had taken hold within my chest, and a new notification sounded in my mind.
[Congragulations! you have awoken a magic root]
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[Sleeping talents have awoken..]
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[Magic talents:
1. Duodecuple-Element Control
2. Perfect mana control [Blessed] [Locked]
3. ?? [Locked]
[elements in list:
1. Fire [Common] - Energy [Epic]
2. Water [Common] - Ice [Rare]
3. Earth [Common] - Metal [Uncommon]
4. Wind [Common] - Sound [Rare]
5. Space [Legendary] - time [Mythical] [Locked]
6. Life [Aspect] / ??? [???] [Locked]..]
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[Current magic stage: [Foundation Apprentice 1]
A faint tingling sensation coursed through my chest, and as I examined it, I noticed an array of differently colored particles moving within me. They seemed to be dispersing in various directions, creating a growing pressure within me. Holding my sword in front of me, I felt an unusual connection forming between the sword and myself. Could this be a result of the mid-level sword talent? It felt as though my body could respond to my thoughts more swiftly, as if they were synchronized.
I glanced around the cabin and exhaled deeply. As I perused the screens detailing the new magic talent, my breath grew ragged. Could this be real? It felt like a significant advantage, almost like a cheat. What on earth was happening? I pushed those thoughts aside and rushed outside to test my newfound magic.
(A/N for instance with Earth-metal, he gained BOTH of them. Just count them as two elements and he gained both sides. For instance someone might gain a fire talent and an advanced version would be energy, just like with water and ice. They wouldnt be able to control energy. Just fire, and they wouldnt be able to control ice, just water. Gaining both gives the opportunity to use both. I didnt just put it there for fun. also elements in list are just a representative showing of the types of elements he can control with his element control talent.)