NOVEL WEB chapter 27
27 – Pitiful Stats
It had been two months since we started receiving education.
Now, there were hardly any of us in our group who hadn’t received offers from clans. Usually, everyone had received offers from multiple clans. Of course, the only offer I had received was from the Myth Clan.
[Name: Lee Yoonseong]
[Age: 26]
[Occupation: Dark Mage (Normal Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Traits]
Investigator (Hero Grade) – Can view and save the status window of others. However, it can be penetrated due to the opponent’s unique characteristics or abilities. As the grade increases, more functions are unlocked.
[ Characteristics ]
Basic Dark Magic (Common Grade)
Basic Tactics (Common Grade)
Basic Chimera Research (Common Grade)
Basic Curse Magic (Common Grade)
Understanding of Mana (Common Grade)
[ Stats ]
Strength – 17 Agility – 18
Stamina – 20 Luck – 23
Mana – 11 Resistance – 15
“Damn it…”
Considering it’s been over two months since receiving education, the ability stats were pitiful.
I diligently attended the training, but after two months, it seemed like the instructors realized I was an empty vessel.
They didn’t outright ignore or treat me rudely, but their attitude towards me was definitely different from how they treated the rest of the group.
I could tell how pathetic my abilities were by comparing them to the status windows of my companions.
[Name: Seo Yujoo]
[Age: 27]
[Occupation: Intermediate Lance Sorceress (Rare Grade)]
[Title: Rebirth, the one who starts the second round]
[Unique Characteristics]
????(Not yet unlocked)
Rapid Growth (Hero Grade) – Accelerates the growth of abilities. You will grow faster than ordinary people.
[Characteristics]
Master of Lance Sorcery (Hero Grade) – Understanding of lance sorcery significantly increases.
Understanding of Intermediate Martial Arts (Rare Grade) – Understanding of martial arts increases to a certain extent.
[Ability Stats]
Strength – 36 Agility – 42
Endurance – 38 Luck – 32
Mana – 28 Resistance – 27
[Name: Lee Yurim]
[Age: 19]
[Occupation: Rogue (Common Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Traits]
Quick Reflexes (Rare Grade) – Agility attribute permanently increases by 3.
[Traits]
Fundamentals of Dagger Mastery (Common Grade) – Understanding of dagger techniques slightly improves.
Basic Disarmament Skills (Common Grade) – Understanding of trap disarming slightly increases.
Tracking (Common Grade) – Ability to trace the footsteps of people or monsters.
[Attributes]
Strength – 18 Agility – 27
Stamina – 23 Luck – 26
Mana – 08 Resistance – 15
[Name: Lee Yuhyeon]
[Age: 15]
[Occupation: Priest of Guardians (Hero Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Trait]
Guidance of the Lost God (Grade Pending) – A once radiant deity has chosen you, captivated by your brilliant light.
[Traits]
Radiant Healing (Rare Grade) – Gathers magical energy in your hands to heal yourself or others. The speed and effectiveness of the healing depend on your magical power attribute.
Guardian’s Shield (Hero Grade) – Creates a spherical shield with a 3-meter diameter. You and your allies within its range are protected from a certain amount of impact. The shield’s range and its capacity to withstand impacts depend on your magical power attribute.
[Attributes]
Strength – 10 Agility – 16
Stamina – 15 Luck – 40
Magical Power – 25 Resistance – 13
[Name: Cha Hyunjin]
[Age: 20]
[Occupation: Inspector (Common Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Attributes]
Strong Determination (Heroic Grade) – You will possess strong willpower. You don’t easily give up when trying to accomplish something.
[Attributes]
Fundamentals of Swordsmanship (Common Grade) – Your understanding of swordsmanship slightly improves.
[Statistics]
Strength – 20 Agility – 24
Stamina – 24 Luck – 23
Mana – 09 Resistance – 17
[Name: Ahn Tae Woo]
[Age: 28]
[Occupation: Spearman (Common Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Attribute]
Social Aptitude (Rare Grade) – You receive a slight bonus when conversing with people.
[Characteristics]
Foundation of spear technique (common grade) – Understanding of spear technique increases slightly.
[Stats]
Strength – 19 Agility – 15
Endurance – 20 Luck – 22
Magical power – 05 Resistance – 16
[Name: Song Haeun]
[Age: 22]
[Occupation: Spirit Mage (rare grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Characteristics]
Blessing of the Spirits (hero grade) – Spirits feel a strong affinity towards you. They are always paying attention to you no matter when or where.
Perfect Magical Organ (legendary grade) – Your magical organ is remarkably clean. You receive a high bonus in all actions that involve the use of magic.
[Characteristics]
Spirit Contract (rare grade) – You can make a contract with spirits. Please make a contract with a spirit when you are alone. Spirits are usually shy.
[Stats]
Strength – 20 Agility – 19
Stamina – 28 Luck – 23
[Name: Kim Howon]
[Age: 45]
[Occupation: Shieldbearer (Common Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Attribute]
Ironclad Physique (Heroic Grade) – Your body is as strong as iron. Your resistance stat permanently increases by 8.
[Traits]
Basic Shield Mastery (Common Grade) – Your understanding of shield techniques slightly improves.
[Stats]
Strength – 20 Agility – 19
Stamina – 28 Luck – 23
[Mana – 07 Resistance – 32]
[Name: Kang Eesu]
[Age: 26]
[Occupation: Archer (Common Grade)]
[Title: None]
[Unique Traits]
Master of Precision (Legendary Grade) – Receives aim correction when using a bow. Your arrows will pierce through your foes.
[Traits]
Fundamentals of Archery (Common Grade) – Increases understanding of archery slightly.
Basic Trap Disarmament (Common Grade) – Enhances knowledge of trap disarmament slightly.
Tracking (Common Grade) – Capable of tracking the traces of people or monsters.
[Attributes]
Strength – 18 Agility – 26
Stamina – 20 Luck – 24
Mana – 08 Resistance – 14
Seo Yu-ju was an exception from the start due to her extraordinary circumstances.
There was no need to even consider other abilities, as her magic power stat was barely higher than 2 compared to prosecutor Cha Hyun-jin, the black magician. This meant that my talent was absolute trash.
The only one whose abilities were somewhat similar to mine was Ahn Tae-woo, but honestly, it was not advantageous for me that even his abilities were not good, considering we were in the same party.
Recently, Ahn Tae-woo seemed to have realized his talent, as his expression was always dark.
“Damn it… from the beginning, the others received clan offers from multiple places… I only received one…”
Even that offer, the reason why it was made to me was not because my talent was highly valued, but rather some kind of unknown intuition.
I may be tied up in a difficult situation, but Ahn Tae-woo would probably be worse off. As far as I know, he hasn’t received any offer from anywhere yet.
It was natural for a hierarchy to form among the students. Surprisingly, among the few who obtained their profession through artifacts, there were a few talented individuals.
However, most people lacked talent, and those with talent ignored those without it.
“…fortunately, we’re part of the strategy.”
Even though Ahn Tae-woo and I were part of the strategy, no one bothered us, but for others without talent, this place was like hell.
The funny thing was that in a month, the current situation would feel like paradise.
Those who chose production or support jobs such as gem appraisers, item appraisers, alchemists, blacksmiths, etc., were considered gentlemen to some extent. Although they might not receive the best treatment due to lowered expectations, they still had a high chance of being treated with at least some respect.
The problem lay with those who overestimated their own talent and chose combat jobs when transitioning through artifacts.
Those who couldn’t even receive a stat increase during their transition would probably end up being beggars on the streets or monster food in a month’s time.
There were problems even when I attended Hayuri’s lecture.
Perhaps intoxicated by the thought that this woman never fails to misunderstand me, her hostility towards me only intensified.
Although the pathetic Yoo Hyun and Ha Eun tried to say something to Hayuri, there was no chance that this crazy woman would listen to them. Instead, she treated me as if I didn’t exist and proposed a clan offer to them.
Of course, they said they would think about it, but after the lecture ended, their faces contorted with malicious intent as they spoke ill of Hayuri.
At that moment, I was actually frightened by the sight of these two unfamiliar faces.
“That mentally impaired woman… she wants to mess with me? Fine. But our kids will never join her clan.”
It was only natural that I had prepared the kids in advance, fearing that my position would become narrower. Our party members wouldn’t even be able to imagine a party without me. After all, they were affectionate people.
The reason I didn’t worry too much even though I was caught up in this mess was also because I believed that our party members wouldn’t abandon me.
“Damn it… I worked this hard, there’s no way they’ll leave me…”
Even if others didn’t know, Su Yeojoo would never betray me. And her condition these days was concerning.
Every time Su Yeojoo faced Hayuri, it seemed like she was going to do something, so now it has become a routine for me to always restrain her from the side.
*Sigh* … Anyway, there’s only one month left.. I’ll have to wait and see.
As I was organizing my thoughts with a troubled expression in the lodging, Su Yeojoo spoke to me from the side, seemingly unaware of when she had arrived.
“….Yoon Sung-ssi. Are you alright?”
“Ah… Yes. I was just lost in thought for a moment.”
“…. May I ask what you were thinking?”
“Oh, I was thinking about what our party will be like in a month. Well, there are people who’ve received offers from clans, so it’s getting a bit complicated, haha.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best to keep our party members from dispersing.”
“Don’t overwork yourself, Miss Yoo.”
“Is that what Yoonseong has to say? Yoonseong, you’re the one who tends to overwork alone… So, how was that annoying… I mean, Instructor Ha Yoori today?”
“Hahaha… She treated me well. But I think she acknowledged it because I worked hard.”
“… You’re lying.”
“Damn… Can my lies be so obvious?”
It was strange. Deceiving someone or lying was a skill I was quite confident in, but for some reason, our party members always seemed to notice when I told such lies.
“I’m not lying. I’m telling the truth. Today, I felt really good. It felt great to be recognized.”
“…. Yoonseong, you need to work on your lying skills. You’re really bad at it.”
“… Who’s saying who’s bad at lying?”
She, of all people, couldn’t hide her lies from her face. Hearing such words from Seo Yooju left me bewildered.
“…..”
“Pfft.”
“… Why are you laughing?”
“No, did you see Yunseong’s face just now? It was an expression that seemed like you were saying, ‘You’re not in a position to say that to me.’ Puhuhu… It was so ridiculous.”
… ‘You thought right.’
“Anyway, Yunseong, don’t worry and just trust me. I will take care of everything for you.”
“Sigh, fine.”
“Huh? What’s this reaction? Are you doubting me? Hm… It seems like you have a lack of trust in me. Just because I said I’ll take care of everything?”
“… Why sudden ‘noona’ (older sister)?”
“Because I’m one year older than Yunseong. Can I call you ‘noona’ from now on? Hehe.”
“… Fine. Just call me Yooju instead of ‘noona’.”
“Oh? You seem embarrassed. Look at your red face. Puhup!”
“… No, it’s not like that. It’s a misunderstanding, Yooju.”