Ascenders Rift

As Evan spoke, a list of details flashed and appeared before his eyes while he looked at Fatty Joe, Emilia, and Layla.

[Joe Goldsmith]

[Race - Human | State -Unawakened]

[Class - None

[Health - 150]

[Battle Energy - 0]

[Strength - 8]

[Vitality - 6]

[Agility - 5]

[Defense - 5]

[Talent:]

[Toughness (+4 Defense and +1 Strength per level)]

[Skills - None]

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[Emilia Goldsmith]

[Race - Human | State -Unawakened]

[Class - ???| ◆: Sealed - �]

[Health - 150]

[Spirit Power- 6]

[Strength - 5]

[Vitality - 6]

[Agility - 7]

[Talent:]

[Spirit Heart (+6 Spirit per level)]

[Spirit Blessing - A blessing of an inherited spiritual being, any of this kind shall be able to increase the limits of their class by one Tier.]

[Skills - None]

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[Layla Valentine - Special Status - ????]

[Race - ???+Human | State - Unawakened]

[Class - None]

[Health - 150]

[??? Power - 4]

[Strength - 7]

[Vitality - 9]

[Agility - 7]

[Stat Comparison:]

[Previous: S - 6 | V - 9 | A - 6 ]

[Current: S - 7 | V - 9 | A - 7]

[Talent:]

[??? Presence - A trait inherent to only those of a divine nature, its wielder will naturally inhibit the aura and properties of such beings.]

[Life Touch (+4 Vitality per level)]

[Inherent??? Power (+4 per level) ◆: Unawakened]

[Skills - None]

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As Evan saw these stats, he wasn't surprised in the least, especially after having time to get over his initial shock with regards to Emilia's enormous talent. The first time he saw it, he could only sigh and think to himself, "It's no wonder they had to eliminate her at an early stage. A person having such an absurd level of Spirit Power as a stat booster was simply unimaginable."

While Evan looked over the trio's stats, he couldn't help but think to himself, "Those training pills are certainly helpful, though their effects are limited once your base stats have achieved 9. It's still managed to allow for not only myself but everyone else to gain a +1 stat increase for their other base stats within this timespan. Even Rick and that Breya should have seen increased..."

When Evan thought to here, he glanced at both Rick and Breya's details with a smile on his face.

[Rick Rayfield - True Name - Ivan Erickson]

[Race - Human | State - Stage 1 Ascender]

[Class - Holy Spearman | Superior Tier Class - 1st Blessing (+1 stats per level)]

[Total Stat increase +4 stats per level (Blessings + Average Stat Increase)]

[Level - 2]

[Next Level - 3000 EXP]

[Total EXP - 25]

[Health - 250]

[Battle Energy - 10]

[Strength - 24(14+6+3+1)]

[Vitality - 19 (15+2+2)]

[Agility - 32 (25+3+4)]

[Defense - 20 | (10+3+2+2+2+1)]

[Stat Comparison:]

[Previous: S - 23 | V - 18 | A - 31 | D - 20]

[Current: S - 24 | V - 19 | A - 32 | D - 21]

[Talent:]

[Divine Speed (+4 Agility per level)]

[Skills:]

[Holy Spear Light – An attack of pure holy power wieldable by only the noblest of souls, a single thrust can pierce through the evil of all things.]

[Holy????? ◆: Sealed]

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[Breya Meadows]

[Race - Human | State - Stage 1 Ascender]

[Class - Thread Master | Superior Tier Class - 1st Blessing (+1 stats per level)]

[Total Stat increase +4 stats per level (Blessings + Average Stat Increase)]

[Level - 1]

[Next Level - 1000 EXP]

[Total EXP - 315]

[Health - 200]

[Battle Energy - 5]

[Strength - 17 (10+3+3+1)]

[Vitality - 15 (11+2+2)]

[Agility - 21 (14+3+4)]

[Defense - 20 | (10+3+2+2+2+1)]

[Awareness - 8]

[Stat Comparison:]

[Talent:]

[Higher Awareness (+3 Awareness per level)]

[Light feet (+2 Agility per level]

[Skills:]

[Thread Slicer – A conjuring of unbreakable threads that can not only bind but cut apart its foes.]

[Thread????? ◆: Sealed]

[Weapons:]

[Thin Dagger - Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Damage - 3]

[Durability - 2]

[Ernian Cape- Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Vitality - 2]

[Agility - 3]

[Durability - 2]

[Ernian Light Armor- Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Vitality - 2]

[Defense - 3]

[Durability - 2]

[Ernian Arm Bracers - Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Defense - 2]

[Damage - 3]

[Durability - 2]

[Ernian Gauntlets - Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Defense - 2]

[Damage - 1]

[Durability - 4]

[Ernian Leg Armor - Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Defense - 2]

[Durability - 2]

[Ernian Boots - Rank 1: Low Grade]

[Defense - 1]

[Agility - 4]

[Durability - 4]

While Evan was thinking to himself, Breya, who saw Evan's look, hesitate for a moment before she spoke, "Evan, I would like to speak to you about something."

Evan looked at Breya's somewhat hesitant look and sighed as he knew what she was going to do. He glanced at her and spoke, "Sure, let's meet up in the real world."

After saying this, Evan looked at Layla and the others as they saw Evan's look everyone nodded and spoke at the same time, "Exit."

As they said this, a series of bright lights flashed as everyone's consciousness faded from that world, returning to reality.

The night was still at its peak, as it was only moment's away from the hour of dawn. At this hour, the campus remained dark, as the chilly night air swept through the cracks of the hostel windows.

Evan, who had taken off the headgear, rose to his feet and began to head towards the door. However, as he arrived at the door, he heard Rick's shuffling movements behind him, he turned around and noticed that Rick was similarly about to head out as well.

Evan spoke, "Heading out?"

"Mm. I have to meet with that one," Rick said as he gave Evan a - you know who look.

Evan, hearing this paused for a moment before he spoke, "Oh, that's good, you can have him send a substitute for you to distract that spy. If you use the cover of the night, it should be pretty easy for a swap."

Rick smiled at this as he spoke, "Ha, it would seem that we're the kind to think alike Evan."

"...." Evan nodded without a reply, he then turned and opened the doorknob and took a step outside, but as if he just remembered something, he turned his head around and spoke.

"Oh, one more thing... since you are technically his superior, I'll give you my answer directly. You can pass on the message as well saying that I am now willing to work together with both of you..." Evan said with a thumbs-up as he turned and left the hallway.

Rick hearing this was ecstatic, he wanted to call Alan right now, but he calmed down and gave Evan's distant back a deep look while he thought to himself, "Finally, there is progress... with his help, then we have gained another great aid in this struggle with that RADA."

Not wasting any time, Rick then cleared his thoughts and arranged himself before cautiously leaving the room and closing the door.

Not long after, the previously silent Fatty Joe headgear lifted his hand and removed the headgear from his head. As he did this, Fatty Joe's face was filled with a deep expression as he spoke, "RADA? Are they related to that group Evan warned about? If so, then it seems that there's something both Evan and Rick are keeping from us. Hmm, I guess I'll have to stir him into informing us about this later."

After saying this, Fatty Joe rose to his feet and stretched before he walked to the mirror and washed his face. As he looked at himself in the mirror, his blue eyes shone with determination as he spoke, "Still, right now, I should get an early start, for the future waits for no one."

Not long after, the sounds of someone doing exercises could be heard from the room as a silhouette shuffled about doing a strenuous routine.

***

The campus garden was a quiet place during these hours, it was lit by the lights from the various lantern posts filled with the sounds of the cool wind and various insects. At this time, Evan was seated on the wide stone chair as he calmly awaited Breya. His hair gently rustling due to the breeze as he crossed his arms and lowered his head.

Soon, however, a series of light steps could be heard from behind him as Breya had appeared from a dark region of the park.

Evan smiled as he spoke, "You MSS specialists are truly something else..."

As Evan said this, Breya, who had appeared behind him, frowned before she spoke, "Evan, I don't know what you're talking about?"

Evan looked at Breya with a smile and spoke again, "Breya, do you think I'd just say such crucial information and details from these past few days to just anyone? I think that you're looking down on me, and of course the prince..."

Breya, hearing these words had a change in expression, her face turned solemn as she spoke, "Sister was right, you truly are something else, I initially wanted to observe you further while keeping an eye on the prince, but now it seems that we'll have to clear up our agendas first."

Evan smiled and spoke, "Indeed, so let's not waste time, you can tell the others to come out. It's time to have a proper discussion..."

Breya was no longer surprised at this, she glanced at a few locations in the darkness, and a few familiar figures soon began to appear. At their lead, was the beautiful Angeline whose face had a calm look.

She looked at Evan with beaming eyes as she spoke, "Sir Evan, shall we get started..."

"You may..." As Evan said this, Angeline tossed a few machines in the shape of spheres into the surroundings.

Soon, a vague blue barrier enveloped this region, completely sealing it off from the outside world.