Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Sword Unsheathed
Ares awakened in a humble village, donning basic beginner's attire and tightly gripping an iron sword. As he surveyed his surroundings, he came to a sudden realization—he was a novice in this virtual world, lacking knowledge of any prior gaming experiences. Naively, he believed that slaying monsters would pave his path to progress.
Driven by curiosity, Ares focused on the interface before him, hoping to unravel the mysteries of his abilities and discover his potential for growth.
System Interface:
Name: Sword Sovereign
Level: 1
Health: 100/100
Class: None
Occupation: None
Attributes:
Strength: 12, Intelligence: 8, Agility: 10, Vitality: 10
Wisdom: 8, Charisma: 7, Luck: 10
Comprehension: Infinity (related to sword)
Free Attribute Points: 0
Free Skill Points: 0
Skills and Abilities:
Skills: Passive/Active/Divine
Abilities: Innate/Blessed/Gained
Innate: Sword Heart
Affinities: None
Intents: None
Martial Soul: Unawakened
Contract Beast: None
Inheritance: None
Bloodlines: None
physique: ????? Unawakened
Equipment: Beginner's clothes and shoes, iron sword
As a complete newcomer, Ares struggled to gauge whether his attributes were considered low or high. Although he noticed the presence of an innate ability called Sword Heart, its purpose remained unclear to him. The enigmatic section labeled physics, represented by question marks, left him puzzled. Setting these questions aside for now, he firmly grasped his sword, determined to venture into the forest and conquer the beasts that awaited him.
Within the embrace of the forest, Ares familiarized himself with the sword, executing swings and thrusts that mirrored the movements he had practiced countless times in the real world. Suddenly, a series of notifications broke the silence.
Ding! [You have acquired the passive ability: Sword Mastery]
[Damage inflicted by sword-type skills and moves increased by 30%]
Ding! [Damage output increased by 50% due to Sword Heart]
[User can learn and acquire any sword skills or abilities without the need for skill books or blessings, as long as they possess the comprehension granted by Sword Heart]
Surprised by this sudden influx of information, Ares contemplated, "Very well, let us vanquish some beasts."
It wasn't long before Ares encountered a level 5 lone wolf along his path. The creature pounced on him without hesitation.
It wasn't long before Ares encountered a level 5 lone wolf along his path. The creature pounced on him without hesitation.
"Stupid DOGG! I had just spotted you. Why do you have to attack?" Ares exclaimed; his frustration evident.
Unyielding, the wolf growled and lunged once more. Ares swiftly dodged the attack, narrowly avoiding the razor-sharp fangs. With a burst of determination, he counterattacked, unleashing his exceptional swordsmanship skills honed in the real world.
With a skillful swing, Ares landed a powerful blow on the wolf's side, dealing a considerable amount of damage
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The wolf howled in pain but refused to back down, its eyes fixed on its prey. Ares knew he had to keep up his agility and quick thinking to emerge victorious.
The intense battle continued, Ares combining his agility with calculated strikes, landing blows to the wolf's vulnerable spots.
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[-100]
[-50]
[-250]
[-1000]
Each hit dealt damage and weakened the ferocious creature. Despite its fierce resistance, the lone wolf couldn't match Ares' skill and determination.
Finally, with a final flourish, Ares executed a perfectly timed thrust, piercing through the wolf's defenses and delivering a devastating blow. The wolf let out a final whimper before collapsing to the ground.
Ding! [You have defeated a level 5 lone wolf]
Ares stood triumphant, catching his breath as he surveyed the battlefield. The encounter had tested his abilities and reaffirmed his determination to become stronger in this mythological realm. With a renewed sense of purpose, he continued on his journey, eager to face the challenges that awaited him.
Ding! [You have leveled up and gained 5 free attribute points. All attributes have increased by 2 points.]
Taking a moment to examine his system interface, Alex discovered that all his attributes, except for luck, wisdom, and charisma, had increased by two points. His level had also increased to 2, and his health had expanded to 500. However, he noticed that his class and occupation remained undefined.
Level: 2
Health: 50/500
Class: none
Occupation: none
Attributes:
Strength:14, Intelligence: 10, Agility: 12 Vitality: 12
Wisdom: 8, Charisma:7, Luck: 10
Comprehension: infinity (for anything related to sword)
Free attribute points: 5
Skill points:0
Skills and abilities:
Skills: passive/active/divine
Abilities: innate/ blessed/ gained
Innate: sword heart
affinities: None
intents: None
Martial soul: Unawakened
contract beast: none
Inheritance: none
Bloodlines: none
Physique: ????? Unawakened
Equipment: Beginner's clothes and shoes, iron sword
As he continued his journey, Ares found himself encountering other players in the forest. Some were engaged in hunting wild rabbits, while others were forming teams to take on high-level monsters. Ares pressed deeper into the forest, a sense of danger gripping him suddenly. Without looking back, he swiftly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding a corrosive spray of poison from a large python coiled in the treetop.
Realizing the threat, Ares attempted to fight the python but found it resilient. He decided to try a different approach and began hacking at the tree, hoping to bring it down. However, his efforts proved futile, and he shifted his strategy to lure the python down to the ground. Acting defenseless, Ares skillfully dodged the python's poison sprays, drawing its ire. Eventually, the python slid down the tree, ready to devour him. Seizing the moment, Ares swung his sword, cleaving the python into three sections and killing it on the spot. The python, though level 5, had no significant defenses, making it vulnerable to Ares' iron sword. After this victory, Ares leveled up once more, reaching level 3.
The python's defeat dropped some items for Ares, as he collected the coins and poison sacks, stashing them safely in his inventory. Continuing his journey, Ares's path crossed with another player, Frost Stormbringer, a renowned legendary figure from previous virtual games. Unaware of her reputation, Ares was captivated by Frost's beauty as he admired her presence.
Ares: "Hey, beautiful, have you watched enough? That battle took me by surprise."
Frost: "Hmph ! yeah right but I have to admit, I haven't seen such an entertaining fight in a while. You handled that python with impressive skill. Say, how about teaming up? It's always more fun to face challenges together."
Ares: "Teaming up sounds great! I'm new to this gaming world, so any help or guidance would be appreciated."
Frost: "Consider me your virtual guide, then. I've been around these virtual realms for quite some time. Let's form a party and tackle the adventures ahead. By the way, I'm Frost Stormbringer, a name you might recognize from other games."
Ares: "Oh! Sorry I haven't heard of you as I have never played any games before. I'm Ares Bladeheart, a total newbie to this virtual world. It's an honor to team up with such a renowned player like you."
Frost: "The pleasure is mine, Ares. We'll make a great team he he."
Ares: "For now, I'm just looking to explore, level up, and improve my swordsmanship. I want to become a formidable warrior in this world."
Frost: "Cool. Lets hunt Together, we'll conquer challenges and reach new heights. Let's make the most of this adventure!"
As they solidified their alliance and exchanged plans, Ares made sure to add Frost to his friend list, cherishing this newfound partnership in the virtual world and moved foreward into the forest.
As Ares and Frost continued to work together, they dispatched monsters at an accelerated pace. Frost was amazed by Ares' sword mastery, while Ares was equally awed by Frost's tactical and gaming skills. Along their journey, Frost couldn't help but ask a question that had been nagging her:
Frost: "So, Ares, what evaluation did your instructor give you to teach you such awesome swordsmanship?"
Ares, with a straight face, replied, "What instructor?"
Frost was taken aback by his response, unable to comprehend how Ares had acquired such exceptional skills without formal instruction.
Frost: "Wait, you mean you didn't learn these skills from an instructor?"
Ares simply nodded and said, "Nope. Why?"
Confused and intrigued, Frost wanted to ask more but still bed Ares farewell as someone was reaching out to her in real world, mentioning that it was getting late and she needed to sleep. She also suggested that Ares should seek out an instructor to learn some proper skills. Ares bid her goodbye and logged out, as his parents had returned home, signaling it was time for dinner.
At the dinner table, Ares engaged in casual conversation with his family. His sister, Luna, brought up the topic of a mythology game and expressed her desire for a gaming helmet, but their parents rejected the idea since Luna was still in school and not yet 15 years old. Ares secretly made a mental note to earn enough money to fulfill Luna's wish in the future.
Ares' father, Adrian Bladeheart, asked how Ares was doing and if he needed any financial assistance. Ares reassured his father, saying, "I'm fine, Dad. Just take care of this chipmunk," playfully pointing at Luna. Luna retaliated by biting his hand, resulting in a scolding from their mother, Clair Bladeheart.
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