Fate's Reversal: The Divines Return

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[System: Brain wave signature...Recorded. Initializing cranial scan...Measuring brain activity...Values determined, Diagnostic Information COMPLETE!]

Commencing, Character Creation!

When Kaiden's brain once again resumed intaking visual data, a white expansive view appeared in which he responded by panning his head left and right, when a cl.u.s.ter of pixels consolidated, revealing a beautiful and bright 20cm figure who began a conversation.

However, a light buzzing noise was present in his mind as he remained in a slight stupor. At the same time, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind. 

[System: Now commencing «Existence Scan» to determine which initial race suits you. This isn't permanent, it is simply what resonates with you most at the moment.]

[System: «Existence Scan» COMPLETE! Highest Racial Affinity: Human (Evolvable). Therefore, «Human Race» has been chosen.]

"Hello, I am your character engineer, the Pixie Pilot, Molina. It appears you have been given the Human race. While it isn't the strongest it possesses the highest untapped potential. Its ability to learn is simply uncanny," informed Molina, waving her hand a silhouette of Kaiden's body appeared above.

'The Human race? Hmm...okay,' thought Kaiden as his mind returned to the questioning of Molina.

"Alright, please register a name, additionally, will you be modifying your appearance in any way? The upper threshold of modification is 30%."

Pondering briefly, Kaiden gathers his thoughts producing a general idea, replying afterward.

"Yes, I'll alter my appearance. Please modify my character height increasing by 2%, decrease mass by 3%, alter the appearance of my features by 10% and lastly change hair color to a midnight silver. As for my name...it will be Unsheathed."

Waving her hand followed by a tap of her finger, 5 silhouettes in different attire form between Molina and Kaiden's visage.

"These are the 5 basic classes: Warrior, Mage, Priest, Thief, and Hunter. Once you have chosen a class, I will provide a slightly more in-depth description of its subclasses. Additionally, please designate whether you'll be an Adventurer or Lifestyle player," informed Molina.

Molina paused for a brief moment, before adding.

"Lifestyle player stats are situated more towards being auxiliary rather than directly improving combat. In addition, the profession of their choice levels up quicker than an Adventurer who picked up a profession. Specifically, a 30% increase in Profession experience acquisition rate and a 3% increase in base success rates. In addition, unlike Lifestylers who are granted their profession in Character Creation, Adventurers must wait until Lv.10 to meet an NPC in a Town and begin their apprenticeship for the profession of their choice – should they want one."

The 5 basic classes each consists of various branches you can choose from, available upon reaching Lv.20, namely.

«Warrior» - Swordsman, Berserker, Shield Warrior, and Lancer.

«Mage» - Elementalist, Summoner, Dark Magician, and Druid.

«Priest» - Cleric, Oracle, and Paladin.

«Thief» - Assassin and Rogue.

«Hunter» - Ranger and Archer.

Acknowledging the information Molina provided, Kaiden replied, "I'll choose the Warrior Class as well as Adventurer Mode."

"Very well, here are some of the characteristics of the subclasses," snapping her fingers, an informative list appeared before Kaiden's view.

«Swordsman» - Dismissing the unruly ways of the warrior, they turned their life over to the sword. Honing their emotions, they develop a sharp, fierce disposition matching that of the sword discipline they became enraptured by. Uses Light Armor.

«Berserker» - Embracing their madness, they sacrifice their sanity in the pursuit of more power. Within the embrace of their madness, they release a berserk strength at the cost of their health and defense. Uses Heavy Armor.

«Shield Warrior» - Maturing into taking upon the protective role, they pick up shield techniques that provide a sturdy defense at the cost of damage output. Emphasizes defenses shield tactics over their weapon, usually situation themselves in the frontlines. Uses Plate Armor.

«Lancer» - Through perilous training, ultimately picks up the long lance and spear-wielding both techniques aiming for the pinnacle. Wields offensive fast-paced, precise midrange attacks while giving up on the idea of guarding themselves, only piercing all in their paths. The epitome of the idea of a pure striker. Uses Light Armor.

"Interesting! These descriptions alone make your blood boil; I can't wait to advance...I must storm my way to Lv.20 as soon as possible." exclaimed Kaiden excitedly.

"Last but not least, before your village is randomly generated in Fraust Empire, will you be playing in Assistance or Liberation Mode?" inquired Molina.

"Liberation..." answered Kaiden before pausing for a brief moment and presenting a question of his own, "What exactly is Liberation Mode?"

"It's a free-combat style of play. From what I'm allowed to tell you, your character remains untethered, free from the restraints of the former terribly assisted styles of gameplay. In other words, your creativity as well as your capabilities become your driving force. As you advance, you'll understand what I mean by this," answered Molina while withholding any spoiling details.

"Your time has come. Godspeed, Adventurer Unsheathed," uttered Molina as Kaiden's vision darkened.

Without delay, Kaiden's conscience transferred over to his character's body, gradually a scene of a stone building village along with crudely built statues and bustling NPC activity littered his view. Moreover, white cl.u.s.ters around Kaiden began coalescing into users of different races and base classes. Suddenly, while taking in the scenery 3 system notifications alerted him, the 3rd downright stupefied Kaiden.

[System: The location you have transferred to is known as the basic starter village, «Stone Mountain Village» of «Pendragon Kingdom».]

The game world as a whole can be set in 3 major parts. 1. Sanctoria's World unclaimed area. 2. The 4 major Empires. 3. The Kingdoms residing in the Empires.

[System: 25 stat points, varying in the amounts of 1-5 have been randomly allocated to your character attributes.]

[System: Congratulations user Unsheathed! For fulfilling the hidden conditions first, precisely 0.5 seconds before the second user. Conditions fulfilled: 1. Possess a reaction speed of .15 or faster and 2. Being a user to choose Liberation Mode from the start. Your rewards are increased by one grade. You have been rewarded: Title [The Path You Tread Is Sacred], Skill Book [Charging Slash], 50 Mastery Points, and 50 World Reputation.]

"Woah! What the heck. A reward upon entry? I love it! Hm... Mastery points. From what I've read, basic classes do not have a mastery. So, I will save those for after my advancement. Although it seems I was a Berserker in the past, I don't think I'll be taking that route. Perhaps I'll take a diverging path and pick when the time comes," devised Kaiden.

「Title Name: The Path You Tread Is Sacred

Item Rank: Special Unique (Growth)

Effect: +20% All Attributes including Hidden ones, +2 Free Attribute per level, and Skill Proficiency gained upon skill usage increased to a minimum, 3.

Next Rank: 0/4 World System Announcements.」

Learning the skill and equipping his new title, Kaiden swiped his hand downward opening his character panel.

「Name: Unsheathed *Adventurer

Race: Human

Lv.0 (Experience: 0/500)

Class: Warrior

Profession: None

Guild: None | Reputation: Citizen (50/200)

Title(s): [The Path You Tread Is Sacred] (Special Unique) 

HP: 140/140 (1 HP regen/sec)

Mana: 50/50 (1 MP regen/2 secs)

Stamina: 120 (1 Stamina regen/2 secs)

Attack Power: 12 | Defense: 10 | Attack Speed: 2 | Movement Speed: 2 m/s

Critical Damage: 150% | Additional Damage: 0% | Abnormal Status Resistance: 20 (2%) | Elemental Resistance: 5 | Defense Ignore: 0%

«Attributes» -

Strength: 6 (5 + 0 + 1) 

Intelligence: 2 (2 + 0 + 0)

Vitality: 2 (2 +0 + 0)

Agility: 4 (3 + 0 +1) 

Dexterity: 4 (3 + 0 +1)

Spirit: 2 (2 + 0 + 0)

Endurance: 4 (3 + 0 +1)

*Luck: 6 (5 + 0 +1)

Constitution: [Sealed]

Unassigned Attribute Points: 5

Mastery Points: 50

Shifting between tabs, Kaiden then glanced at his slightly underwhelming skill list. The passives were basically self-explanatory. Versatility gave 1 extra UAP per level and a 5% increase in experience acquisition. Whereas Untapped Potential rewarded 5 bonus Mastery Points every 3 levels. Rather, he was keener on the active skills he possessed.

「«Skill Menu» -

Versatility (Racial Passive), Untapped Potential (Racial Passive), Warrior's Might (Class Passive)

「Skill Name: Thrust

Rank: Normal

Type: Active

Level: 1/10 (Skill Proficiency: 0/200)

Information: Using the body's momentum lunges forward extending the sword dealing piercing damage. Deals 18 fixed damage + 25% of Attack Power.

Cooldown: 3 seconds.」

「Skill Name: Charge

Rank: Normal

Type: Active

Level: 1/10 (Skill Proficiency: 0/200)

Information: Lowering the stance, channels explosive strength through the lower body exploding forth at a high speed. Slams into a target within a 5-meter range. Deals damage equal to 2x Attack Power and inflicts a 1-second stun duration.

Cooldown: 10 seconds.」

「Skill Name: Charging Slash

Rank: Rare

Type: Active

Level: 1/10 (Skill Proficiency: 0/500)

Information: Initiating the Charge motion delivers a powerful slash before reaching the target. Deals damage equal to 2 x Attack Power + 25% of Strength and inflicts a 2-second stun duration. **Skill action will change depending on the subclass chosen.**

Cooldown: 20 seconds.」

Next, he checked the status of his inventory.

«Inventory» | 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 50 Copper

Beginner Sword, Tattered Warrior Tunic, Bread x10, and Milk x10

In «World's Destiny: Redemption», upon arrival into the game the users receive 5 default Attribute Points to assigned at their own discretion. In the occurrence of leveling up, 5 Attribute Points are awarded as well as 1 Mastery Point.

As far as Attributes themselves go, they follow quite a simple system, affecting your character on 2 plains: Combat Power and character's physical capabilities.

Rubbing his chin, Kaiden ran his finger over the attribute tab as a small window offering information popped up. The values began popping up before him.

「Strength: Each point equals 2 Attack Power, 5 Health, and 1 Defense. Also increases bodily strength (grip strength, jump strength, etc.)

Intelligence: increases Magic Power, maximum Mana, and casting speed.

Vitality: Each point equals 20 Health and 1 Defense.

Endurance: Each point equals 3 Defense and 5 Health.

Agility: Every 200 points equals 1 increase in Attack Speed. Every 50 points, equals 1 m/s increase in Movement Speed.

Dexterity: Increases the control you can exert over your attributes and body. Mechanics pertaining to this attribute are compounded. Hence the value is undetermined. Compliments the Hidden Attribute; Concentration.

Spirit: 10 points equal to 1 Status Resist. 

Luck: increases the quality and quantity of loot, whether monsters, treasure c.h.e.s.ts, or PK loot. Additionally, it increases the probability of proc'ing percent chance mechanisms, e.g., Critical, Equipment effects...etc. However, you cannot actively assign points into it; they must be earned through other means.」

Note: Keep in mind, the stats don't affect all classes in the same way. Depending on your base class, the parameters of each attribute are slightly tweaked.

Assigning 2 points into Agility and Dexterity each; increasing both to 6 with the effects of his title, Kaiden closed his panel. leaving 1 point remaining.

Finishing up his little informative session, Kaiden observed the other users treating this as a typical VRMMO game. Some were trying to form leveling parties while others tried to receive quests from different NPCs, queueing up.

Kaiden, on the other hand, formulated his own plan; one where the fruits would b.a.r.e quickly, "I'm in a rush. I need to aim for achievements to upgrade this title and see its effects so I'll head straight to a leveling field then."

Storming out of the village, heading towards the direction of the «Stone Plains» leveling field which was the leveling field located in the western outskirts of «Stone Mountain Village», one of the major leveling fields in the area. Kaiden eventually ended up in the beginner Lv.3 area.

Taking in the scenery, Kaiden was momentarily overwhelmed by rushing emotions, a tear trailing down from his left eye before moments later calming down, regaining control of his emotions and muttering, "Pheww, I'm...here!"