Chapter 13: Level Up_System Change

Chapter 13: Level Up

 Derek, Leon, and Thomas moved further down the stream to let the grieving mother and daughter have some alone time with their dying loved one. Derek found a small boulder and used it as an impromptu seat. He could tell that Thomas was having a hard time with the scene ying out in front of them. Kid, this happens more than you would think. Its something you will have to get used to if you n on doing anything other than living in one of your viges.

 Derek was not going to coddle Thomas and tell him that everything would be alright, no, he had too much respect for the kid to treat him like one. It doesnt get any easier, ever. You just learn to hide your emotions from others, and yourself, better. I know its harder because they are people you are familiar with, but, unless you go out and die soon, they wont be thest.

 Thomas sighed. I know. I grieved when I realized that my parents were probably nevering back. In some ways, Im even envious that they are getting to say goodbye. This was the first time Thomas had opened up about his parents.

 Derek had a few questions, but decided not to push. Hell tell me about them when hes ready, or not. I guess it doesnt matter, its not my business anyway.

 As the silence resumed, Derek finally decided that it was time to clear out the notifications from the system. He started with the older ones, from the wolves that he helped Marshall, Sana, and Mal with.

 You Have Assisted in Killing level 22 Forest Wolf

 You Have Assisted in Killing level 18 Forest Wolf

 You Have Assisted in Killing level 18 Forest Wolf

 48 Experience Gained

 128/169 Experience to Next Level

 Damn, I guess the shared XP is real with this system. Derek inwardly scoffed at the system''s attempts to make his life harder. I should have gotten full experience for most if not all of the beasts I killed in the vige though. He continued to view the messages.

 You Have Killed level 27 Dark Bear

 You Have Killed level 27 Forest Wolf

 You Have Killed level 24 Razorback

 You Have Killed level 24 Razorback

 You Have Killed level 24 Dark Rabbit

 You Have Killed level 24 Toxic Boa

 You Have Killed level 17 Dark Bunny

 1290 Experience Gained

 Level Up

 Level Up

 Level Up

 Level Up

 Level Up

 375/??? Experience to Next Level (Must Choose ss to Level Beyond 10)

 Derek had killed a total of 32 different monsters in the vige. Not bad, five levels and I need to choose a ss. Damn, this is always the hardest part. Looks like I got the full experience from the wolf gnawing on Leons arm too. Derek decided to check his Status.

 Status

 Name

 Derek Hunt

 Age

 29

 Level

 10 (Choose ss)

 Experience

 375/???

 ss

 N/A (Please Choose)

 Race

 Human (Modified)

 Health

 4000

 Mana

 1950

 Stamina

 4910

 Defense

 49 (Armor + 135)

 Attack

 46 (Weapon + 0)

 Stats

 Strength

 343

 Dexterity

 241

 Endurance

 491

 Vitality

 400

 Intelligence

 203

 Wisdom

 195

 Stat Points Remaining

 90

 Skills

 Greater Meditation Lv 1, Identify Lv 8

 Skill Points Remaining

 0

 Awards

 Giant yer

 Derek really wanted to avoid having to choose a ss currently. He looked around to see if anyone needed him. Thomas and Leon were talking quietly and the family was currently huddled up together, sobbing. Damn, lets do this.

 Derek focused on the ss tab in his Status menu.

 sses

 Abjurer

 Umon

 Acrobat

 Umon

 Aeromancer

 Umon

 ...

 Archer

 Common

 ...

 Holy fucking shit! How can I choose from this many sses, theres got to be over 100 of them. Derek could not believe what he was seeing. When he had been faced with the task of choosing a ss with his previous system, there were only a couple dozen sses, and most weremon, with only a few umon sses. He was very confused.

 He looked over to Leon. I bet hell know something about this. Hes got to have more information than a twelve year old kid. Hey, Leon! Leon turned from his discussion with Thomas to look at Derek. Ive got a few questions for you.

 Whatever you need to know, ask. Its the least I can do for you saving my life. Leon replied curtly.

 OK, if the questions get too personal, let me know and I wont keep poking around. Derek said, wanting to make sure that Leon knew that he had a choice as to whether or not to answer. First, if you dont mind, when you were choosing your first ss, how many different sses did you have avable to choose from? Derek went right to the main issue.

 Leon was confused, not unlike Thomas had been when Derek had asked him about some basic questions. Uh, well, I was a little better than most, I had at least 20 different sses I could choose from when I hit level 10. Leon answered.

 Oh, so 20 is a good amount then? With that answer, Derek was more confused than before. Out of those, how many of them weremon, umon, rare, and the like? Derek got to his next question.

 Rare? I only know of a couple people who have been able to select rare sses, I was extremely lucky to have been able to receive one umon ss. Most people have to settle formon sses their whole life. Leon exined some of the situation to Derek. In fact, even in the big city with the nobles, its considered good to have an umon ss, and youre considered a prodigy if you can unlock a rare ss on your initial selection.

 I see. If thats the case, then whats up with all these different sses and rarities? Finding something suitable is going to take me forever. Say, do you know what the determining factor is when ites to ss selection? Like, why the system would allow some to choose a rare ss while others only getmon?

 Leons eyes opened wide after Derek spoke. He was rmed at Dereks use of the word system. Leon was raised where it had been sphemous to not refer to the system as the Great System. Still, he answered. Well, I know that there are a lot of theories, but the main theory is that it has to do with the person. Most people all receive the choice of the same basic sses, like Archer or Hunter. Then there are some that can choose higher rarity sses. It seems like if a person makes his child focus on a certain skill extensively before he or she unlocks the Great System, then there is a chance that a higher rated ss rted to that skill will be avable to choose at level 10. Leon paused to let Derek take the information in.

 It is also theorized that the Great System takes into ount the personal stats of the person. The average person has a base 10 in all of his or her stats to begin with. Some children, however, can be different. He paused and looked at Thomas. Thomas, what is your Dexterity at right now?

 Thomas jumped, not expecting to be called out all of a sudden. Uh, my Dexterity is at 14 and my Endurance is at 12. He offered a little extra information, proud to be above average in two stats.

 See, when Thomas is able to choose a ss, I have no doubt that he will be able to choose an umon ss based on Dexterity or Endurance. Leon praised Thomas. Some also think that the Great System also takes into ount a persons disposition. For example, even if someone has a high Wisdom or Intelligence, the Great System may not offer an upgraded magical ss if one abhors magic. In contrast, if someone has less than average Strength, but absolutely adores greatsword users, the Great System may offer up a heavy weapon ss. Really, ssese down to whatever the Great System wants.

 Derek thought about what Leon said. So except for my Wisdom, all of my base stats are above 200 already, which Im sure unlocked a ton of sses for me to choose from. With that, plus my disposition towards halberds, specifically ives, there has to be an almost perfect ss for me to choose from. Derek sighed again, knowing that sorting through all of the sses was going to give him a headache. Then, he was sure he would constantly wonder if he had chosen the right ss. He did after selecting his ss from the previous system, and there were much fewer sses for him to choose from there.

 He spoke to Leon again. So, if you take amon ss at level 10, can you upgrade it to rareter on? What happens when you hit 25?

 Again, Leon was shocked at these questionsing from a guy who was obviously many levels higher than himself. Well, some sses can be upgraded from one rarity to another, but not many people get that opportunity. The sses upgrade at 25, but usually not in rarity. The upgrades involve getting more ss skills, or upgrading existing ss skills. Usually, if someone can choose a higher rarity ss down the line, they will jump on it, switching sses. Switching sses is another problem people have to deal with too. Some ss skills may carry over if the new ss has them inmon with your old ss, but most get lost. Leon wondered if he would have the guts to switch sses if the opportunity arose.

 Those who start with high rarity sses are truly blessed. Derek could see the envy radiating from Leons eyes. Leon continued. At some point, the loss of skills and skill points bes too detrimental, even with the extra skill points from higher rarity sses.

 Derek interrupted Leon. Extra skill points? He questioned.

 Yes. Common sses all get five skill points at each ss upgrade. Umon sses get seven, and rare sses get ten. Im unsure about epic or legendary sses. But, say you reach your level 50 upgrade, do you want to possibly lose up to 10 skills, including the skill points used for purchase, just to upgrade from amon to umon ss? Leon asked. If the ss description sounds simr, it may be worth it, as some of your skills may carry over, but if not, thats a hard hole to dig yourself out of.

 I see. Derek replied. Thanks for answering my questions Leon. Derek was grateful that Leon seriously answered the questions that must have seemed dumb to him.

 Not a problem. Leon replied.

 Derek inwardly groaned and decided that there was no time like the present. Alright, lets see if we cant sort this shit out.

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Chapter 13: Level Up