Speaking of things I don’t know—Didn’t I just get a healer class?
I wasn’t excited about it, but I was definitely curious. The problem? I had no idea how to check.
I frowned, then did the first thing that popped into my head—
I reached out, clapped my hands together, and made a dramatic swiping motion, like I was summoning a hologram in a sci-fi movie.
Nothing. Okay, maybe I needed pure focus.
I closed my eyes really, really hard, willing a status screen to appear. Still nothing.
I squeezed my eyes even tighter. Started seeing stars.
Maybe that’s a good sign…?
Nope. Just me, giving myself a migraine. Sighing, I finally opened my eyes—
BAM.
A glowing status screen hovered in front of me.
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Status Screen
<h4>Layton</h4>
HUMAN - Rank F
Humans are well-rounded, known for adaptability. Receives +5 free points per level.
CLASS: Healer (Lvl 1)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Stat Growth: Each core stat gains +1 per level</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Choice per level: Add +5 to Wisdom or +5 to Intelligence (the unchosen stat gains +2 instead)</li>
</ul>
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STATS
HP: 20/20
The genuine version of this novel can be found on another site. Support the author by reading it there.MP: 20/20
Core Stats:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Constitution: 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Strength: 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Agility: 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Wisdom: 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Intelligence: 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sense: 1</li>
</ul>
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ABILITIES: None
SPELLS:
Weak Heal – Heal self or target for minor HP. (Scales with Wisdom & Intelligence)
Weak Regeneration – Heal minor HP every 20 seconds for 5 minutes. (Scales with Wisdom)
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BONUS OBJECTIVES:
Life’s Gambit (Risk = Reward)
"Some carefully prepare before facing overwhelming odds. Others—like you—laugh in the face of danger, betting on themselves regardless of the risk."
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Objective: Survive the introductory trial without starting gear.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Reward: Unique ???</li>
</ul>
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TITLES:
Forerunner – Be the first to set foot on the new world.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Effect: +5% faster experience gain.</li>
</ul>
Man or a Mouse – Be the only newly inducted to forgo a full tutorial while also removing the system failsafes.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Effect: +10 to every stat, +10% to each stat.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Requirement: Survive the first trial.</li>
</ul>
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Looking over the screen, I could almost cry. This was everything I wanted. Maybe even better.
But then I reread the bonus objective. And the title.
"Life’s Gambit" – Risk equals reward.
"Man or a Mouse" – For idiots who skip tutorials and remove their safety nets.
…This system thought I was an absolute dumbass.
And honestly? It was probably right.