A Diamond In The Rough
Author: Mage Writer
last update2023-03-29 18:35:27
The system activated in Arnold's head and his current values were displayed on the screen, moving slowly to show all the values.

The voice accompanied the display.

'Congratulations, Arnold. You have successfully passed both of the quests in the chain quest and you've finally unlocked the class - investor.'

[NEXUS SYSTEM]

Host name: Arnold Stone

Age: 31

Level: 006

Class: Investor

[Skills]

- Class skills

Insight

- Common skills

Appraisal

[Stats]

Strength: 15

Speed: 10

Stamina: 15

Charisma: 5

Intelligence: 30

Mental Fortitude: 3

Wisdom:15

[POINTS]

Nexus points: (locked)

Lavish points: 599,000

Stats points: 100 stat points

LEVEL - + 2 levels

Arnold took a few minutes to revel in the joy that came with this recent accomplishment. Everything was in place and he could quite literally see his accomplishments.

"Arnold?" Mr Xiu called him out of his head.

Arnold shook his head and blinked. He found Mr Xiu standing in front of him and holding out a glass of champagne.

"You didn't drink the whis
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