Skylar''s instincts kicked in when the System''s warning urged her to leave—a clear signal things were taking a turn for the worse. "I''ve got to find some shelter, fast," she thought, realizing the danger of remaining exposed. Scanning her surroundings, she spotted a clearing in the distance and began to jog toward it, hoping for a vantage point to scout for a safe spot to spend the night. However, she barely managed five steps before encountering her first obstacle: a monster.
Damned Rabbit
Lvl 7
Damned Rabbits, the weakest denizens of the Forest of the Damned, usually roam in packs. Even a solitary can pose a threat.
Skylar abruptly halted and dove behind the nearest tree, hoping to evade the creature''s notice. It wasn''t fear, per se—it was just a rabbit, albeit one with a menacing horn. It was more the uncertainty of what she could do. Status, Skylar thought, hoping for some insight.
Skylar Newsome
Class: Arsenal
Level: 1
Health: 100/100
Mana: N/A
Dexterity: 17
Strength: 11
Speed: 19
Mind: 14
Health, Strength, and Speed seemed self-evident; Skylar felt quicker and stronger than ever, suggesting above-average stats. Dexterity posed a bit of a puzzle—did it measure how nimble she was? As for Mind, she figured it wasn''t a concern without any mana at her disposal.
Unique Class: Arsenal
Become one with your weapons. Your blades become your strength, and grow as you do. Users are restricted from active magic use. Grants +10 health, +2 strength, + 3 dexterity, +1 speed, +2 mind per level.
Active Skills
Return to Sender
Overdrive
Passive Skills
Flow of Battle
Soul Weapons
Aura of the Challenger
Weapons? What - ah. But before she could fully comprehend, the rabbit darted around the tree, closing in on her with alarming speed.
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-65 HP
Skylar screamed, instinctively grabbing the rabbit and hurling it away. I''m in trouble—65 is practically all my health! And I doubt I''ll revive if I die! She narrowly dodged another horned attack, earning a gash on her side. The rabbit, its red eyes gleaming, prepared to strike again as Skylar, wincing from the pain, brought all her focus to bare.
The rabbit pounced.
Skylar thrust her hand forward, defiantly yelling. Then, silence enveloped the forest.
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
You are now level 6.
The rabbit slumped off her short sword, and Skylar released a tense breath. "Weapons, huh?" she mused, shaking black blood from her Honshu. "Good thing I held onto that case." All seven blades resonated within her soul space, urging to be wielded. She returned the short sword, glancing at her updated status as it melded back into her soul.
Skylar Newsome
Class: Arsenal
Level: 6
Health: 160/160
Mana: N/A
Dexterity: 32
Strength: 21
Speed: 24
Mind: 24
"Let''s see about these skills."
Active Skills
Return to Sender
Call your weapons back to you—distance scales with Mind stat.
Overdrive
Slow your perception of time, allowing you to strategize. Duration scales with Dexterity/Mind.
Passive Skills
Flow of Battle
You are the flowing river in chaos. Perceive the opponent''s moves before they take them.
Soul Weapons
Your blades are a part of you. They cannot be broken or damaged. Summon them from your core anytime.
Trench Knife
Spartan Sword 5/100 Essence
Cyclone Knife
Push Knife
Tactical Kama
Axe
Karambit
Each kill gives essence. Become unstoppable. Evolutions vary depending on tasks completed and enemies defeated.
Aura of the Challenger
In a world of magic, you are the magicless. Emit an aura that makes the less perceptive underestimate your strength. Make them regret it.
"Looks like Flow of Battle saved me back there—the rabbit practically impaled itself," Skylar remarked. "That''ll be useful. And those level-ups healed me, although my clothes weren''t as lucky." She prodded at her healed thigh, the blood stain drying on her training pants. "Let''s see what''s up with that clearing."