Arthas went to school early in the morning. Drey was with him as they entered the gates.
"Hey, how are you gonna beat the elites with your job classes? You are still weak. Compared to those who were trained when still young. Don't mind their job classes, their cultivation pills were also tantamount. We are poor people and middle-class nobles can only have enough cultivation pills," Drey said sadly."Don't worry too much. I know alchemy a little," Arthas winked at him."You know? Wow!" Drey muttered."Yep, I know alchemy, enchanting, and blacksmithing. When my parents died, I was forced to learn for survival. And I became skillful with it!" Arthas said as he patted Drey's shoulders."Wow, how nice to be skillful," Drey said with a little jealousy.He returned his soul to the past when he was still a baby. For him, it was tiring. To start again the second time around. But all was at stake here. The future was still unknown."Artaz, look! The Elites!" Drey shouted while pointing in their direction."Huh?" Arthas looked baffled. He watched them approach with worry.Just at the entrance of their room, they saw the elites that seemed to wait on certain someone.Others were folding their arms while looking at the two. Roan then approached them and coughed."Ahem, Arthas! You are summoned by the council of Guardians! Refusal is not an option!" Roan said in a bold voice."I refuse! What good will it be to face them? It was always a bad thing!" Arthas replied with a worried expression.They soon encircled him and grabbed his arms, Thurin can't shake them at all; their grip was strong.He was accompanied by the elites and Drey can't even defend him."I will wait for your return!" Drey waved goodbye."Drey! You bastard! Help me!" Arthas shouted as he was dragged along."Hahaha, I can't bro! I will just pray for your welfare," he said while chanting a prayer.Arthas then was escorted to the judgment halls. A place of trial for committed sins of delinquent students.They entered the hall and on top, the council was looking at him. All of the Guardians were present and has domineering auras. They looked not happy at all and Arthas' heartbeat was not even slowing down. His sweat trickled on his face and he gulped his saliva in his dry throat.He observed the Guardians and they all have the attire of each job class present. All were looking at him like some criminal."Arthas, correct?" said the Versatile Mage Guardian."Yes, your honor!""You used forbidden arts in your duel yes?" he inquired in a loud voice."No your honor! It was a lost art," Arthas said in a confident voice."Hmmm, lost art? But that is very dreadful. The elites even said that they all felt it," he said while scratching his chin."It was called 'Bloodlust aura'. An art that was used in the past. It was dated in the first era and only a few can use it," The Lycanthrope Guardian said to them."Oh, so you know that!? Care to explain?" asked the Dragon Knight Guardian."Only by killing many that one can acquire such a skill. Absorbing the essence of many deaths will you receive the Bloodlust aura. The more you absorb, the more your skill is dreadful. It was a lost art with time. Only a few have such skills such as the first King of the first era," Lycanthrope Guardian said.The Rogue Assasin Guardian then was baffled and alarmed. After hearing it, his heartbeat became faster."So you are a mass killer!" shouted the Holy Knight Priest Guardian."Who are you? Really?" he asked."I am just the weakest student in the academy! No more no less. Also, how can I kill that many if I only have 1 stat? Even a goblin can kill me easily!" Arthas said to them."Makes sense, I will not ask further but remember that I am watching you," warned the Lycanthrope Guardian."There were others who focused their cultivation on the stats, others on skills or potential. But he has neither of them. How can he kill that many?" asked the Paladin warrior Guardian."Also I felt it. Your stats shoot up for 1 second and then go back to 1 after it. Care to explain?" asked the Mage Guardian."Why? Why would I?" asked Arthas."Tsk, don't hide it from us! We are the Huardians! One should not treat us lightly. You used forbidden arts correct?" he was angered this time. A loud voice was raised."No, It was not forbidden but despicable. it was a lost skill. When using it, Your stats decrease with every use. With mine on 1, I am not afraid to use it as it didn't even have an effect. A temporary boost on stats and it shoots up but your stats get eaten instead," Arthas replied.They all were shocked at his remarks, Arthas gulped his saliva to calm himself; wiping the sweat on his forehead. Their curiosity came to rise and they looked forward to knowing what this skill was."What is the name of the skill?" asked the Versatile Mage Guardian."It is called Stat Sacrifice. A skill so despicable that is only useful once in your life while weak. Don't worry, I am the only one who knew this. All the ones who use this are long dead. Don't worry, my stats are 'Zero' now with it used up. I can't kill anybody at this rate," Arthas said."Let me remind you of your status. Do not use that bloodlust aura again or you will get beaten up with whips," said the Versatile Mage Guardian."You will get punished for using such a skill. For using dreadful arts, you are punished with beatings. Don't get cocky next time," they said then they stood up."But it was only a small matter! Don't be too harsh on him!" said the Paladin warrior elite."Shut up! The status of elites must always be upheld! We must maintain the respect of other students for the elites. We should show that we are not so easy to be dealt with. My judgment is final!" said the Mage Guardian as they prepared to exit the courtroom."I am sorry," said Roan, the Paladin warrior elite."It's fine, by the way, I can take beatings like it's nothing,"The guards then chained him on his hands and then he was sent to get beaten by whips. He was put in the cell and chained to his hands. He was then whipped several times and his face was pained with every hit.He was beaten but he didn't regret his decision. Not a shed of regret was seen on his face.He went home while being weakened and rested early. He drank a health potion that he made and his wounds healed. His uniform was bloodied and he washed them. Thinking that he needs to be careful about using lost art in the future.They were afraid of the unknown and so they punished him. Though such arts can be useful to helping humanity's prowess. It could help them improve greatly.There was a way to cultivate your physique stats and that was by absorbing stat crystal. There were crystals called Strength crystal, Dexterity crystal, Endurance crystal, and Focus crystal. There were also Health, Mana, and, Stamina crystals and their regeneration crystals. There was also a Skill crystal that you can use to upgrade your skill.As such, it can help in raising your physique stats by absorbing the crystals while cultivating your physique. Arthas ventured into the monsters' forest to collect those. Having a sword on his waist and leather armor with a curved dagger on his back. A bow and a quiver of arrows were on his back. He also didn't forget to bring potions with him. With his bedroll attached to his backpack, he was ready to go on an adventure. Also brought his rations with him, dried meat that was ready to be made into soup with just water and salt. He went on an adventure on the edge of human settlements. Today was its weekend so he has time for a little leisure
Raising funds for the skill books needs huge money. And so, Arthas scoured the forest for herb gathering. The place was humid and was at the right temperature to grow herbs. The place was a natural habitat of such plants.He scanned the surroundings and went to find clues for such plants. After several minutes, Artaz then found Blood herbs on a rotting tree and then observed. It glowed in pulsating red as he watched it. He immediately plucked it carefully and put it inside his backpack. It was a couple of herbs that were harvested. It will be enough to have 3 potions with what he has. He immediately went to find more herbs to be brewed. Luckily, he found magic herbs in a damp place in the forest. Having plucked several of them, it glowed in bluish radiance. He put it inside his bag and then went on with his hunt for herbs. After scouring the forest, he went on towards the riverside. Then, after several minutes, he saw several Energy herbs that glowed in a greenish hue; waiting to be
Arthas watched the mirror and washed his face. It was morning and he has to go to school. With it, he dressed and packed his bag.As he went to the school gate, he saw the bullies waiting for him. Arthas was taken aback, they seemed aggressive in their bullying these days. "Hey, look at who's here. Is this the trash that we all kicked?" Drake grinned and then snapped his fingers.They clenched their fist and landed a blow on his face. Arthas tried to evade but his physique stats on Dexterity lacked. Although he has ample numbers in it, they were faster than his eyes can see. His reaction speed lacked and so, he received the blow. He was then down, lying on the ground then tried to stand up, they then kicked him on the chest and stomach. Making him suck air and then held his breath due to the pain.They continued doing so until one girl arrived. "Hey! Stop doing that or I will report you all!" said the girl with black ponytail hair. "And what if we refuse?" Drake said then they ch
With the vast number of job classes, Arthas chose to learn his past job class first. With the knowledge of that Job class, he will learn it faster. As his mastery of that class was at its peak. The Conjurer has 4 skill types. It was the Conjure weapons, Weapon mastery, Conjure illusion, and, Conjure sentient weapons. With it, he went to the Conjurer Halls. Having the flag of the Conjurers with its seal in it. He entered and saw the potential students of the said class. Many were already training on the training grounds and he saw the teachers teach the new students. He went to the desk and saw a robed man. He has the ambiance of a strong person, a master in his rank. "Hello sir, I would like to register as a Conjurer," Arthas was excited to be assessed. It was then, he was given a crystal ball. His face was seen reflecting on it."Touch the ball and we will know if you are a Conjurer," he said in a lifeless tone.Arthas then touched the ball and it glowed."Congrats, you are ind
Alas, Arthas made it to novice rank. By him winning the test, he has proven that he was worthy of the rewards. "Your reward was given and there will be skill pages available for purchase. You can get them at the front desk. As for me, I will recuperate before another test starts," the examiner then left to rest and drank a health potion.Arthas then went to the counter and the receptionist greeted him."Hello sir, congrats on reaching novice rank. There will be available skill pages to purchase! I will fetch them for you," the girl then went to fetch him the skill pages."Please do," Arthas replied.He then saw the skill pages on a box that was carried by her. Putting the box on the desk with a thud. The skill pages were Skill: Javelin throw, Skill: Dagger burst, Skill: Afterimage illusion, Skill: Double time, and, Skill: Phantom.The inscription then was seen on the paper as Arthas read it. .......Skill name: Javelin throwDescription: Throw conjured javelins to the enemies.Eff
Arthas was thinking about what job class he will train in first. As such, he thought that it would be good to learn the Lycanthrope firsthand.They were the tribe that wields the beast's will and can shapeshift like the Druids. He thought that it will be a good start to have such a job class first. In the past, he chose the Conjurer weapon master. But now, he has all of them. There was still time and so he needed to learn everything he can. He was thinking about whether he will choose the Druid shaman or the Lycanthrope but he choose the Lycanthrope job class first. He would take his time and get strong as soon as possible.He traveled to the Lycanthrope Halls and saw the majestic face of a wolf on the flag. A seal of the wolf was hung on the fluttering flags on top of the building. He saw that the building was well-designed with tribal signs and has an aura of Lycanthropes. A tribal design was what orchestrated the building.He soon entered and then saw many persons with furry pel
There were 3 tests per rank up and it will be a lot harder than before. With increasing difficulty with every test. Arthas can't go home yet as he wanted to take the tests and rank up to adept. He wanted to be adept before going home."I would like to take the 3 tests, sir," Arthas said to the instructor. "You will? Well, you can!" he said then readied himself."Okay, the first test will be handled immediately," he said.The first test and Arthas were slightly wasted. His stamina was slightly depleted from his past duel. He immediately rested on the bench inside and waited for the instructor's signal. He drank water in their cafeteria and then rested a bit. His stamina soon was replenished. "Arthas, get ready as your ascension test will be upcoming," "Aye!"He went outside again and then saw the number of students who failed. With grim expressions on their faces and disappointed looks. The training field then was prepared for the duel. As for the instructor who will assess him. H
His past battle made him realize one thing, and that was to get stronger. He lacked the fundamental physique stats needed for passing the exam. And also, he needed more training. His skills were decent but not strong enough to face the next test. He would have to be stronger and more cunning in battle. Especially when using skills. The instructor was stronger indeed but it was a feat to defeat a veteran like that. It would normally not be easy to defeat him as they have standards. His Dexterity still lacked and even though it was by far the greatest in numbers, it still failed to be compared to the instructor. He would need also his strength to be higher or greater.His endurance was only 1 and so he will have to also increase it too. By killing gargoyles that were giving +1 Endurance and +10 Health points. Or a Demon bear that gives +3 Strength and +3 Endurance. It also gives +10 health points as a bonus. The perfect monster to kill with his shortage of physique stats. Also, he w