Chapter 61: Acquiring Swordsman
And before they could even recover from shock, another pulse of the wave was released from Gerard's sword hitting the Deinonychus again. But the damage registered is small compared to the first one. Still, the damage is undeniably powerful compared to their damage against this Intermediate Boss Level.
-750 Damage
[Monster: Deinonychus]
Category: Intermediate Boss Level
Level 23
HP: 1,140/3,502
MP: ???
SP: ???
When the smoke dissipated in the air, the Deinonychus is wounded all around its body, and blood oozes from it.
Due to the damage It received, it hinders its movement speed, giving breathing room for Lina and others. The duration of fear vanishes and those affected can freely move now.
"Don't stand there, try to throw everything you've got!" Lina ordered.
And so the DPS players and Guardian tried their best to attack the enemy but compared to Gerard's damage, theirs were pitiful.
Gerard also received repercussions due to his consecutive attack against the enemy.
He felt his energy was totally drained and he cannot move an inch even if he tried his best.
Lina and Angel noticed his predicament so they supported him to stand up straight.
"Mr. Payne, are you okay? If the situation continues, we might have to retreat."
Lina knows Payne Blanc is eyeing the drop of this monster but this is just too strong. It needed four consecutive attacks by Mr. Payne to take down this monster. She didn't like it but compared to their damage, it is really pitiful. She thought as she watched the damage shown on the monster's head while her friend Sally and others tried their best to take down the enemy.
-5 Damage
-10 Damage
-8 Damage
Even if they used their skill, it only amounts to -20 Damage utmost, giving her a headache about how to kill the enemy fast.
After half a minute, Gerard was able to stand up alone without the help of Lina and Angel.
This is bad, even though I cannot see my own Basic Points, I felt that I drained it all on my last attack.
"Lina, give me some MP potion. Let's finish this quickly."
Angel and Lina quickly handed it over. Gerard immediately drank all the potions that were handed to him.
But contrary to his expectation, he didn't feel better. His MP still regenerates in the normal phase.
What?! Shouldn't be at a hundred percent now?! So he asks the Supreme System.
"Supreme System, may I know why my MP threshold didn't move an inch when I drank MP Potions?"
[This is because the Host is yet to choose what main job class the Host desires. Drinking potions won't affect you unless you pick a main job class.]
Gerard closes his eyes. It was his fault, he had no excuses. He also forgot that MP potions don't work with NPCs and he is a considered one at that!
"Are there any repercussions in choosing the main job class?"
[Yes, since the Host will undergo the transition to a conscious state, the Host will feel changes in your body. It is necessary because the Host already belongs in this world and unlike players that can only interact within this world with finite possibility. Consider the transition process as breaking through.]
That's much expected. But he's afraid the transition process might take a long leaving him vulnerable to an attack that can lead to his death. That would be a horrible way to die!
Now he understands how the person inside the cultivation novel feels during their breakthrough. Like them, he needed a safe place to break through and comrades that can safeguard him during the process.
But due to the current situation, it is a luxury to ask for a safe place and a comrade that can safeguard him from any attacks during the transition process!
He observes the ongoing battle. Because of the attacked recent, Sally and others were able to go toe to toe against the enemy. But it doesn't mean even in handicap the enemy cannot retaliate.
Fortunately for them, the claws and sharp teeth of the enemy graze on their body, avoiding instant death.
They didn't want to admit but if they were bitten or even get slapped with their long claws, it is instant death.
"Lina, buy me some time. I will go over there and make some preparations. Give me some bottle of MP potions as well!" Gerard pointed to the furthest house.
Lina didn't understand what Payne Blanc intended to do but she heeded his order nonetheless.
"We can accompany you if you want?" Angel butted in.
"No, there's no need. Just help them. I'll come back immediately once I finish my preparations.
Lina and Angel didn't try to persuade him anymore, after all these preparations might be a secret he didn't anyone to know off. So they watch him tread forward towards the furthest house he pointed out earlier.
After keeping the MP Potions in his space inventory, he walks towards the furthest house.
In this situation, his safety is 70/30. If he chooses to pick the nearby house, there's a 70% chance he might be collateral damage in an ongoing battle. And at the same time, in the furthest house, he might receive a sneak attack if monsters are nearby. And the possible ranges to 30%.
He can also have Lina to guard him but he decided not to.
And that is his own problem. He didn't want anyone to see him struggling in pain. For him that is embarrassing, he might not want to admit it but he put first his pride and his name. A fool. But he lived with that. That's how he lived his life in the real world.
Gerard sigh and clear his mind of negative thoughts. He decided to resolve the current issue. There is a time for his own problem later.
After putting aside everything, Gerard went inside and found a comfortable place to sit.
Even at this distance, he can still hear the Deinonychus growls and every collision of attacks.
He then takes out the MP potions beside him.
"Supreme System, I know it is painful but is there any way to negate the pain or at least lessen the pain?"
[This is part of the Host transition process to the main job class. Every NPC who has broken their innate potential and chosen a main job class to undergo this way.]
Gerard knew it but he still hope the Supreme System would help him this time.
"How about to lessen the pain? Lowering the Pain Tolerance to 40%?"
[It cannot be done. The Host has a permanent 95% Pain Tolerance. It cannot increase or decrease.]
Huh? Gerard was dumbfounded!
"So that was why when I tried to lower the Pain Tolerance to a minimum, the scroll bar didn't move even an inch?"
[Correct.]
Gerard has no choice but to undergo the normal process. But is it normal for him? A player, if he is alive. He thought of a way to negate the pain but he doesn't have it now.
There are items that can help negate the pain. But those items are yet to have appeared in the game.
Left without no choice, Gerard gritted his teeth and command the Supreme System to start the transition process.
"Please, start the transition process.]
[Understood.]
[Warning, the Host will feel the pain. Even if it's unbearable, advise the Host to bear with it, or else this might put your life at risk.]
Gerard gulped and inquire the Supreme System about the risk.
"Can you tell me the risk?"
[The risk can cripple the Host, rendering the Host's innate potential useless, and worst case scenario, the risk can lead to your existence perishing.]
I know there's no good in asking for the risk! But what the heck!
Gerard took a deep breath to calm his mind and readied himself for incoming unbearable pain and command of the Supreme System.
"You may now proceed"
[Understood.]
[Transition Process Initiated.]
[Transition Process to acquire Main Job Class begins.]
At that moment, Gerard's body starts to illuminate.
He felt the pain building up in his mind to become more intense.
Gerard gritted his teeth and clench his fists so hard that his nails start to graze his palm.
As every second pass, the pain becomes more severe and for Gerard, it is becoming unbearable making his straight posture bend as he writhes in pain. His breathing becomes haggard as his bloodshot eyes dilated wide.
As he writhes in pain, the changes in his body become more obvious. His well-shaped body becomes firmer. Every fiber in his muscle become compact.
The transition process seems like forever but in reality, it only took twenty seconds for Gerard to finish the transition process.
[Congratulations. The Hosts successfully acquired the main job class, Swordsman. Reminding the Host to work hard to unlock more potential on the Host's Supreme System Menu Interface and at the same time to strengthen your foundation as a Swordsman.]
Gerard regains his composure and tries to catch his haggard breathing.
So this is how it feels? Gerard thought as he clench and unclenched his fists multiple times, savoring the new changes his body felt after the severe pain experience.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone