NOVEL WEB Chapter 11
Everyone got comfortable and got that distant look in their eyes that came with looking at the system. Seeing this I decided to look at my own options. I hope it will not be as long as the skill list.
(Due to the amount of possible classes the system has limited the class selection to only those advanced and better. All other ones are still available if you wish to look at them.)
Oh now that is interesting and very convenient. I really don't feel like looking through a hundred classes. Now let's take a look at what I have.
Ancient Fighter (advanced rank 1)
Bedroom Master (advanced rank 1)
Contradiction of Night and Day (advanced rank 1)
Elder Vampire (advanced rank 1)
Midnight’s Perfect Assassin (epic rank 1)
Natures Contradiction (epic rank 1)
Night Time Stocker (advanced rank 1)
Primal Seducer (epic rank 1)
Reign Ender (advanced rank 1)
Shadow Crawler (advanced rank 1)
Student of the Ages (advanced rank 1)
Twilight Keeper (advanced rank 1)
Vampire Progenitor (epic rank 1)
Well that is a much smaller list. Thank goodness. All of them seem interesting so let's have a look. Oh and that rank thing is there. Trevor said something about how all his classes were rank 1 but I wonder what that means. Maybe this confirms there's class ups later. Well only time will tell.
Ancient Fighter (advanced rank1)
You know the fighting styles of long dead masters and long forgotten nations. All of them are from a time where those who had the better skills would be victorious and this class does that. Take what you have learned and bring it together in this class. Enhances all fighting forms and is widely adaptable. (+4 strength + 5 agility +1 constitution +4 dexterity +2 stamina +1 free stats per level)
It really is a bummer that we don't get a preview of possible skills with the classes. But this class seems to be an all arounder fighting class taking inspiration from my past experiences. The adaptability may make this a keeper even with me having epic classes to contend with. The stat spread is not bad but the lack of intelligence and low stamina is a little concerning. Constitution is not that important to me so that is not bad. But the free stat point is nice. Also I will be getting better than 2 levels worth of stats every level up. No wonder people’s levels go up so fast.
Bedroom Master (advanced rank 1)
You are a beast in the sheets and no one will deny that. The bedroom is your battlefield and the bed is your domain. Have control of people in greater ways while in the bedroom and gain power over them. (this class will pull Sex goddess (Grand) from your general skills) (+2 agility +2 constitution +6 dexterity +5 stamina +3 intelligences +1 free stats per level)
Oh so classes can pull from my general skills. I know that we read online that might happen but this was my only real confirmation. Anyways yeah I'm going to skip this one it is not helpful in the slightest. But that stat spread is intriguing.
Contradiction of Night and Day (advanced rank 1)
You are a vampire that lives in the day and is most powerful at night. Lean into this contradiction and gain great strengths and weaknesses during both the day and night. ( +15 free stats per level)
Huh this class has only free stats instead of assigned stats, weird. But as for the class I would rather not make myself weaker during the day even if there is a trade off. Yes I'm still powerful in the shade but as soon as the sun hits me I lose a lot of strength. So no, not going to make that worse.
Elder Vampire (advanced rank 1)
You are one of the elder vampires, take that and seize the power that comes with it. (This class will pull Presence of an Ancient (Epic) from your general skills) (+1 strength +3 agility +6 constitution +3 dexterity +3 stamina +5 intelligences per level)
Well I'm not going to take this for the sole reason that it gives way I'm a vampire. Also I would rather not have Presence of an Ancient moved from my general skills. I would like to keep it there if I can. But it does have the highest amount of stats given of all the advanced classes so far. That is something but still hard to pass up.
Midnight’s Perfect Assassin (epic rank 1)
You are a being of night and you are your most powerful at that time. You have killed kings, queens, emperors and empresses all in the shadow of night and never seen or heard. Make all those in power fear the night for you might be coming for them. Let Midnight embrace you and lead you to your next perfect assassination (This class will pull Child of the night (Advanced) from your general skill list.)(+4 strength +6 agility +2 constitution +6 dexterity +4 stamina +3 intelligence + 3 free stats per level)
The first of the epic classes and so far it does not disappoint. Seeing as it has 8 more stats per level then the highest stat total from an advanced class it is quite impressive. It is also a combat based class which could be quite good. Hmm now that I think about it the dungeon is called forest of stats so does that mean it is always night there? I wonder, because if so this might be the best class for me for the fact that it is a night based class and will help me powerlevel. Food for thought.
Natures contradiction (epic rank 1)
You are a walking contradiction. You are a freak of nature yet nature has blessed you. You are a vampire yet you confide in humans more than your fellow vampires let alone those you have turned. You are a vampire yet you spend your time mostly in the day rather than the shadows of the night. You are both corrupted and blessed and you can pull power from that. Let nature bend to your will and when it does not do so willingly force it to do so. For you may be a contradiction but nothing shall contradict you. (This class will pull Nature’s blessed (Advanced) from your general skill list)(+2 strength +4 agility +5 constitution +4 dexterity +6 stamina +7 intelligence per level)
I have mixed feelings on this one. It is the only blatant magic based class I have seen so far but at the same time it seems like it spits in the face of what nature’s blessed as a skill is. It is rather insulting to be honest. But at the same time it seems to be a powerful class. I really wish it gave me a better idea about what I will be able to do. Yes I will be able to bend nature to my will but what does that entail? It is too vague.
At least with the rest of them I get more of an idea of what I will get Midnight’s Perfect Assassin. I will get more power during the night and have skills that are going to help my assassination skills and most likely some kind of movement skill. Master of the bed room was all about tuning whatever room I'm doing the deed in, into my own mental seduction domain. The other skill even if they are vague like Ancient fighter I have a fairly good idea of what will become of the class while this one I have no idea. Whatever I think of this one I'm going to pass on. Even with it having the greatest stat total so far I just don't like the sound of the class.
Night Time Stalker (advanced rank 1)
You are the thing that goes bump in the night. All those who have fears of the night fear you. Stalk your prey and ambush them when they least expect it. No one can sleep easy knowing you are near. (This class will pull Child of the night (Advanced) from your general skill list.)(+4 strength +4 agility +4 dexterity +2 stamina +2 intelligence +3 free stats per level)
It looks like a worse Midnight’s Perfect Assassin so I'm skipping this one.
Primal Seducer (epic rank 1)
Everyone and everything has the primal instinct to mate. To pass on their genes and you can exploit that innate attribute. Be it to help give yourself a good time or to make it harder for people to focus in battle or to help a couple get it on you can tap into people's primal urges. All those around you are under your sway so what will you do with this power? (this class will pull Sex goddess (Grand) from your general skills)((+4 agility +3 constitution +10 dexterity +10 stamina +2 intelligences per level)
Well that is a very specialized stat spread. Focused on control and stamina… Yeah I'm going to skip this one so yeah… I already have the skill. I really don't need a whole class to go with it.
Reign Ender (advanced rank 1)
You have brought entire empires to their knees. You have ended the reign of more than your fair share of ruling families. You are a one woman force of nature that no ruler can ignore. Be it in power, wealth or persuasion in both the verbal and physical sense. Build on this multifaceted power and be able to bring down an empire from either the inside or out. (+15 free stats per level)
Hmm this one is interesting. It does not seem to be either a combat or social class. But rather a choose your own path type. Seeing as how it gives free stats instead of assigned stats. Really this could be a good class if it were not so soon into this. Being able to infiltrate a rival faction and take it down from the inside might be an idea in the future but for now this class is not helpful.
Shadow Crawler (advanced rank 1)
The shadows are your home and they call to you. Blend and bend the shadows for you are their friend and they are your friend. (+2 strength +4 agility +3 Dexterity +2 stamina +4 intelligence +2 free stats per level)
An oddly short description but still gets the point across. It is a class about manipulating shadows. I bet if I took shadow step the class would have pulled it from my general skills. It is also the second magic based class I have been offered. Really I like the sound of the class. Shadows are everywhere and I will almost always have one to pull from. I will look at this one again.
Student of the Ages (advanced rank 1)
You embody the saying a true master is an eternal student. With age comes knowledge and with knowledge comes the realization you do not know nearly as much as you first thought. With this class maybe you can start to truly know more. Increase your ability to absorb and process information. (this class will pull Enriched experience (Advanced) and Eternal student (Advanced) from your general skills)(+2 constitution +6 dexterity +2 stamina +8 intelligence +2 free stats per level)
I really like this class. To be able to learn more and better process information. I love learning. It is one of the few things you could really do before more modern times came around. As a woman in those old times it was a lot harder to learn things but I still managed. Learning is one of my passions but passions have to be side lined for survival and right now I need power. Maybe I will take this class if I get my second class and it's still offered.
Twilight keeper (advanced rank 1)
Twilight is the time in between. Light dark, good evil, happiness sadness. Walk the path of twilight and guard those who tread the same path as you. Weld both light and darkness. Be a beacon for some and a nightmare for others. (+3 strength +3 agility +3 constitution +3 dexterity +3 stamina +3 intelligence per level)
Wow, I was offered a lot of really good classes. This also looks to be another magic based class but it pulls from both light and dark. It also looks to be a jack of all trades class looking at the stat spread. I wonder if it has any healing skills with it. I know light tends to be one of the elements related to healing in video games so I wonder if it will apply here. Either way an interesting class.
Vampire Progenitor (epic rank 1)
You are one of the leaders of the vampires, a progenitor of the race and a power house among them. Dive deeper into the hidden potential that this title brings you. Gain greater insight into the blood that both creates and sustains the vampires and how to better control it and other vampires. (+5 strength +3 agility +2 constitution +5 dexterity +2 stamina +5 intelligence +6 free stats per level)
Once again I'm not taking a vampire based class and I don't like the sound of this class. I don't want to control others in that way. It's bad enough the system wants to turn me into a succubus but I really do not want to control people. I value my free will and I would never go out of my way to take that from others. Also I may be a vampire progenitor but that does not mean I want or like the title. So no, I don't care if it is an epic class I'm passing.
So let's see what classes I did not throw out.
Ancient Fighter (advanced rank 1)
Midnight’s Perfect Assassin (epic rank 1)
Shadow Crawler (advanced rank 1)
Twilight Keeper (advanced rank 1)
Hmm I'm left with these 4. I can only pick one so let's start cutting. To start with I think twilight keeper is better than the shadow crawler. Having skills that are not solely reliant on shadows would be a huge plus so that one is out. Same goes with Ancient fighter I think there will be more utility in twilight keeper. I'm not entirely sure how the system will work out either of these classes but I will never forget the skills I learn from all those masters and martial arts so taking Ancient fighters will only enhance what I already know so I think getting something new will be better in this case. Yes it is the safe option but I'm in a position where I can take some risk and worse comes to worse twilight keep skill gives good stats so yeah.
That leaves me with Midnight’s Perfect Assassin, the only epic class that made my short list and twilight keeper. Do I want flexibility or overwhelming power at night? One plus is that I will gain another general skill slot if I pick Midnight’s Perfect Assassin. Also the sheer fact it will give more stats. As for Twilight keeper I will not only have better coverage in my skills if what I read is correct but there is also a chance at getting a healing skill which could be supremely useful.
Aaahhhh I wish this was not such a hard choice. But with this being my first class and me having no idea when I will get a chance to change it or get another class it is really important. Really the answer to my question all comes down to whether the forest of stars is in endless night or not. Because if it is there will be no question in my choice.
I think that I will make my decision when I go into the dungeon tomorrow. If I get my night time bonuses then I will pick Midnight’s Perfect Assassin if not I will pick twilight keeper. I wonder if the others are done yet.
I looked around and identified them. First was ana
Level: 11
Race: Human
Highest level class: Bar Cook Level: 0
Bar Cook, nothing too interesting there. I wonder if it gives any interesting skills. I bet it gives her a slight buff in the bar so it could be nice. Next is Edward
Level: 12
Race: Human
Highest level class: Duelist Level: 0
Duelist I guess that's how his fencing experience was interpreted by the system. Either way it's a combat class. Next is Cameron
Level: 9
Race: Human
Highest class: Tailor's Apprentice Level: 0
Tailor that was surprising. I did not know what she went to school for but I don't think it was tailoring. Hmm I might have to give her some lessons. Next is Steward.
Level: 10
Race: Human
Highest class: Brawler Level: 0
Brawler yeah I guess that works. I wonder if it is more forced on power or taking a hit. Well it could be a mix of both. Anyways this could be a good front line class for the dungeon. They have been telling me about strategy and the like that games and stories tend to use and it sounds like a front liner is very important. Hopefully he will be able to fill this role. Next is Todd.
Level: 8
Race: Human
Highest class: Rifleman Level: 0
Not what I was expecting. This could be a good class but I don't have a gun right now. We will have to see about getting him a gun or maybe a bow will work for the time being. I will have to ask him how it works. My biggest worry is that ammunition may become hard to get. I think we will be able to make more in the future but right now that's not an option. Maybe there is a skill that can make up for it. We will have to see. Next is the twins Grace and Angie
Level: 10
Race: Human
Highest class: Gemini Martial Artist Level: 0
Level: 10
Race: Human
Highest class: Gemini Martial Artist Level: 0
Now that is unique they both have the same class and its Gemini meaning twin. I got to know what this means. Anyways that makes 2 more combat classes. Assuming we can get Todd a weapon the only thing we are missing is a support. With the twins and Edward being damaged and Steward being front line. Hmm we will have to see. Next is Carl.
Level: 10
Race: Human
Highest class: Pyro Level: 0
Is that a magic class?! I feel it's safe to assume it's a fire based class of some kind. That would be great if we had a magic user. Something that can do area damage would be great. But my only worry is that we might do damage to the dungeon and Gareena was fairly clear about not doing too much damage to the dungeon. Well we will have to see. Next is Maria.
Level: 10
Race: Human
Highest class: Chef Level: N/A
Chef, I wonder what the difference between cook and chef is. My best guess is that Chef is a high tier class. Either way I'm happy she took that class. She is a really good cook and I would not want her to feel pressured into another profession. Last but not least is Sarah
Level: 9
Race: Human
Highest class: Principle Administrator Level: 0
Ok I have no idea what this class is going to entail. I can assume it has something to do with management but that is a very fancy class name. It has to be a higher tiered class compared to the others, well maybe outside of the twins. I have a feeling the twins and Sarah got advance classes. I wonder how much of it had to do with me?
All that aside we end up with a lot more combat classes then I thought. Out of everyone including me we ended up with 7 potential combat classes. I don't know how good pyro is going to be and we don't currently have a weapon for Todd unless he has one of his own but still that leaves us with 5 me, the twins, Edward and Steward. That is a good group. We are missing ranged attacks with us 5 unless I end up with twilight keeper and it comes with ranged attack, but as long as we are smart and don't attack birds I think we will do well in the dungeon. Oh we might also have to find Edward a weapon. Hmm maybe we can find one, it shouldn't be that hard. If worse comes to worse I'm sure we can have him use an ax or something for the time being he is a strong guy.
“Well it looks like everyone got their classes. And I see some interesting ones among you guys. Does everyone want to share?” I looked around and Todd raised his hand first and I gestured to him. He spoke with an ever so slight amount of arrogance in his voice.
“I did not think that my time at the shooting range would be enough to get a class but it looks like with your help Vivi I was about to get a moderate rifleman class that gives 6 stats per level. I was a fairly good shot at the range so I can't wait to test out my class.” I nodded and spoke.
“That is good to hear. It looks like only you and Carl have potential ranged classes so it will be good to have that. But I will advise you that I don't have any guns for you. And though we might be able to make ammunition for you in the future right now we don't have any way to get more. We are also in southern California so finding ammunition might be pretty hard.”
He deflated a little at my words. He replied back a little down.
“I do have my dad's old 22 bolt action rifle. We have some ammo but I don't know how long it will last. Maybe I will get lucky and get a magic skill for ammo.”
“I can only hope you do.” The next to speak up was ana.
“I was not offered anything that looked useful, so I got the one that I thought would be the easiest to level up. With that I ended up with Bar cook. It's a moderate 9 stat per level class. I only got one interesting skill. It let me infuse my stamina into food. This causes the finished food to stay warm longer and keep longer. It also gives a light boost to stamina regeneration for those that eat the food.”
“Oh is that so. That could be very helpful. We could also charge more for it at the bar too. I will sit down with you and Maria after this. I'm sure she has similar things in her class.” Sarah said. She seemed excited.
“Seeing as I already took the floor I will go next. My class is Principal Administrator and it gives me a myriad of benefits when I'm at my place of work or with those that work for me. I have an aura that gives me a basic idea of who is where and how they are doing. Next I have skills to boost the effectiveness of people under my supervision but I have to be in the same area as them to use it. The rest is either more of the same or mental and organizational benefits for me. It is an advanced skill that gives 17 stats per level.”
“That is quite the impressive class Sarah. I would love to hear more about the particulars later. ” Edward said.
“As for me, I was given an intermediate class with 13 stats per level. Duelist is about what you would expect. I am given a bonus when facing people in single combat. Because of my history in fencing my skills are more focused on that form of combat but I was given some skills that are a bit more flexible in combat.”
“I feel it would be good to have at least one person specialized in one-on-one combat. But right now anything helps. We will have a better idea of what it expects after we go into the dungeon.” I said. Everyone nodded to that and Carl spoke next.
“My class is not nearly as impressive as it sounds. Yes it has fire magic but so far the skills are particularly weak. It is a moderate class that only gives 5 stats per level. I believe once it gets some levels it will be better but for now it is on the weak side. I can conjure a small amount of fire and throw it. I have fire resistance and can make a small jet of flame akin to a small blow torch. Right now I think it would be best if I stayed out of the dungeon. I have no combat experience and I will not be adding anything until my class and skills level up.” I nodded and was about to speak but Edward beat me to it.
“Thank you Carl for your honest opinion of your class and not having us believe it is better than it really is. But your class has a lot of potential. I can only assume that once you get a class up assuming there is class up. Which I imagine being the case. You will have a powerhouse class. Also with Vivi giving a boost in class quality I bet you will be the strongest of us that is not Vivi and maybe the twins. They seem to have a very unique class.”
“Thank you Edward. I will work hard to be as helpful as I can for you guys. Also thank you Vivi for this chance. I don't believe I would have even had the option of any magic classes if it were not for you. So thank you so much.”
“Of Couse Carl. you are now under my care and I will do my best to prompt not just you but all of us forward.” I smiled at him and looked around for our next volunteer. Seeing no one was speaking up I picked one.
“Maria you want to share next?”
“Sure. I'ma in the same boat as Ana but with a better class and a few more options in what I can do with food. Instead of just making it last longer and promote stamina regeneration I can also remove some of the toxics and make food in general slightly more healthy and all that. Also have a very very weak regeneration effect. Well it prompts self regeneration or something like that. So that is something. I also have a skill to make those who work in the kitchen with me have a boost to their dexterity. It is fairly weak to start with only 0.25 percent. But it gets better by that same amount every level. My class ended up being an intermediate class with 13 stats per level.”
“For making food healthier, does it take away from the taste?” Angie asked.
“I don't know. My guess is no because it's a magic system doing it. We will have to test it out.”
That would be great. Having healthier food that still tastes good. Also the regeneration effect will be very helpful. I hope the skill levels up fast. That could be a life saver skill seeing as we don't have a healer. After a moment Steward spoke up.
“I don't think I will be as impressive as yours Maria but it is still pretty good. I got an intermediate class that gives 10 stats per level. It is mostly focused on strength, constitution and stamina. My skills also reflect this. I can take and give out big hits but I'm not that fast. I do have a skill to make people more willing to attack me but it does not look very strong. But it does look like I can take up the front line role.”
“Don't feel bad, that is exactly what we need. Even if the twins do have the ability to front line I would rather not have them do that. No offense ladies but I would rather not see you get hurt.” Edward commented. Both of the twins smiled and said at the same time.
“None taken.” They looked at each other and laughed. After they calmed down they looked at each other and then looked back at us. Grace was the one to speak up.
“Our class, as you can guess, is different. Vivi we are truly thankful because we don't think we would have had the chance to get this class without you. I was not even offered an intermediate class so to get an advanced was quite the surprise. To put it shortly, all of our skills get a bonus when we are near each other or attack the same thing. We were also given an ability to both know when one of us is close to the other and to feel what the other is thinking to a small extent to better help us work together. It is an advanced class that gives 20 stats per level. The class is all based on martial skills but there is room for weapons with the skills we were given. Even then we should be able to get new skills as we move along. I believe getting skills or evolving them for class skills works the same as general skills.”
What an interesting class. A class that links two people together and from what I can tell is giving them the most stats they can get from a rank one advanced skill. Very intriguing. After a bit of murmuring between people Cameron spoke up.
“It looks like I'm the only one left. My class is a moderate tailoring class. With 9 stats per level. The only skill that does not only improve my ability to make clothing is to slightly strengthen the fabric I use. Mostly to make it harder to tear and such.”
“That looks to be very useful. I will have to sit down with you later and teach you what I know. It may not look like it but I was a seamstress once upon a time.” I said
“Oh really I would love to learn from you. Making clothes was always a passion of mine. I was not great at it but I was not bad either. I would love to learn more.”
I smiled at her. People talked back and forth for a few minutes discussing skills and potential of everyone's classes when Trevor spoke up.
“So Vivi, why have you not picked a class?”
“Yeah why not?” Sarah added on. I sighed and spoke.
“To be honest I'm stuck between 2 options. What I end up picking will be decided on what the dungeon is like. To put it simply, if the dungeon is counted as being eternal night I will pick one if not I will most likely pick the other.” I was being vague about my classes because I did not want to steal the show but my efforts were in vain.
“What are your classes?” Angie asked.
“Sigh, Midnight’s Perfect Assassin epic tier with 28 stats per level and Twilight keeper advanced tier with 18 stats per level.” Now it's time for the explosion. All at once everyone had their own voice of disbelief.
“WHAT”
“THATS CRAZY”
“EPIC WITH 28 PER LEVEL”
“HOW IS THAT EVEN A CHOICE”
“UNFAIR”
“Wow..”
“So that's what 2000 years of life gets you.”
“...”
“I'm glad I'm on your side.”
“If your classes are that strong how strong would that world boss be?”
“...”
After everyone finally calmed down I explained why I had not chosen a class yet.
“Everyone got their excitement out of them?'' I looked around, nodded and went on. “To put it simply, Midnight's Perfect Assassin based on the description and what skills it's pulling from my general list is only really useful at night. The dungeon is the forest of stars so if the dungeon is considered to be in eternal night I will take that class for the simple fact I will be much more powerful. But if it is not , Twilight keeper is a magic based class that looks very flexible in what it can do with even the chance at a healing skill. So really it comes down to power or flexibility. Yes, Midnight’s Perfect Assassin is a powerhouse class with the stats and the skills I believe it will have. But if I can't use it in the dungeon then what's the point. If I can get 5 levels for twilight keeper for every 2 I would have for Midnight’s Perfect Assassin then what's the point of Midnight’s Perfect Assassin?”
“You make a great point. If you can only go in the dungeon at night it massively limits the times we can go in especially if we want to keep the bar open. Even if we get stronger with the dungeon, having you as a deterrent is very important. Also the fact that you are the only one that is going to be able to hold back the dungeon break and fight the raid bosses once we hit a certain point.” Edward commented.
“With that being said, with the time we have left let's see if we can outfit ourselves with the best equipment we have and go into the dungeon bright and early tomorrow.” Everyone cheered at that and we got on our way.