SEC Chapter 2 Status Window
Chapter 2 Status Window
When my consciousness merged with Morse's, the boundaries between us blurred, and my soul became one with his. It was a transcendent experience, like opening my eyes for the first time and seeing the world through his eyes, while simultaneously feeling his pain and emotions.
When I opened my eyes again, the darkness that had shrouded me for so long dissipated.
"Ah..." I opened my mouth to speak reflexively, but felt a strong taste of blood enter my mouth.
It was a familiar taste, followed by a wave of intense pain throughout my body.
"Ugh...!" I groaned in pain, my whole body feeling overwhelmed. However, the pain didn't make me feel uncomfortable; instead, it made me feel like I had come back to life.
"A long-lost feeling..." I murmured to myself, even though it filled my whole body with pain.
I don't know who tied me up or who brought me here; I know nothing about any of that.
But I'm still alive, and I can feel my body again... That's enough.
"Hahaha!" I couldn't help but burst into laughter... because everything I had experienced couldn't be judged by common sense. "Ugh...!" Then came another groan, and I felt sore all over again.
As Morse's emotions returned, the anger in my heart grew stronger.
No, it wasn't just his emotions; now that I think back on everything, Morse and I are inseparable... We are now one, and our goals are intertwined...
"Looking back now, I realize that my existence was nothing more than that of a superfluous person, destined to die, merely serving to glorify the existence of a protagonist." This realization struck me like a bolt from the blue, but instead of igniting my anger, it fueled my indomitable determination.
"Hmph, my fate should be decided by me!" I declared.
The pain that ravaged my body only strengthened my unwavering resolve.
I endured the pain in my body and slowly got up. I looked around and found myself in a remote place.
"This is also where they have always bullied me."
I began to recall the academy's background... As one of the most renowned hunter academies in the Human Federation, Arcadia Academy occupies a vast area. Finding a secluded spot here wouldn't be difficult.
"I need to treat my wounds first..." With that thought, I dragged my tired body back to the dormitory.
......
Back in my dorm, I immediately jumped into the bathtub.
Arcadia Hunter Academy is a place that trains people with the potential to become hunters.
"Status window," I muttered to myself, trying to open my status panel.
This is one of the most important abilities to become an Awakened One, which means that you can view your own attributes and use the power of an Awakened One.
However, each person's status panel is only visible to themselves.
At my command, a semi-transparent window panel appeared before my eyes.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Name: Morse Scott
Class: Weapon Master (Tier 1)
Talent cap: 4
— Attributes:
Power: 1.2
Agility: 1.8
Physical condition: 1.2
Perception: 1.8
Mana Strength: 0 (?) → 1.2
Magic capacity: 0 (?) → 1.5
— Features:
Insight and perception (unique)
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— Stunts
Basic Dagger Technique (Normal) 12%
Basic Fighting Skills (Normal) 29%
- Skill
Swift Movement (Normal)
Keen Eye (Advanced)
— Psionic Imprint:
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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Looking at these statistics, I muttered to myself, "This is why I'm so weak."
Considering that the average attribute of a normal adult is 2, my attributes are somewhat disappointing.
The main reason is the talent ceiling; Morse's talent ceiling is 4, so he can only reach a maximum of 4 in his lifetime.
This is also part of the game's design, determining a person's level.
However... there's a question mark next to the magic power and mana capacity, which is also a problem that has been troubling Morse. At first, unlike others after his awakening, he was unable to use any mana.
Why is it zero? Why couldn't he use magic before? These were questions he had always asked himself, but he could never find the answers.
But I know the reason behind it.
That means it's sealed, because in the game, you can only see a question mark when your attribute is sealed.
But... why is it back to normal now?
The question lingered in my mind, and the answer soon came to me.
It's because of me. His soul wasn't complete before, and when I realized this, I felt the reason I was dragged into this world began to surface.
So, what triggered it? What brought me here?
"Is it because of his sister... no, to be precise, my sister's death?" These thoughts lingered in my mind, and I couldn't explain them for the time being, so I shifted my attention to 'profession'.
A profession is a talent based on data statistics.
For example, if you have a talent for swords, your profession is "Swordsman"; if you have a talent for bows, your profession is "Ranger".
At first, Morse was like that too; his profession was "assassin," so he diligently practiced his dagger skills. But now my profession has become "weapon master."
"It seems that our talents have also merged after our souls merged."
The 'Weapon Master' is one of the rarest professions in the world. Unlike other professions that can only master one weapon, the 'Weapon Master' can master all weapons.
After reviewing my statistics, the next section will cover traits and skills.
"Insight and perception" is something Morse didn't have, so I started looking for a description.
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Insight and perception:
Insightful perception endows individuals with a heightened ability to observe and understand their surroundings, enabling them to perceive and comprehend their environment with exceptional clarity and depth. People possessing this trait have keen perception, noticing subtle details, patterns, and hidden capabilities. It includes sharp observational skills and a profound understanding of the information gathered.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
After I finished my research, I understood why I have this characteristic now. "It's because of an ability I learned while I was trapped in the necklace."
Seeing this unique feature level makes me feel gratified.
The rank represents the rarity and level of ability of a person's traits, skills, and talents. The rank rankings are as follows.
Common < Advanced < Rare < Unique < Epic < Legendary
However, something else caught my attention: a lingering sense of mystery. "Those question marks—my second characteristic that I haven't activated yet." I pondered, trying to understand the reason, but I couldn't reach a conclusion, so I decided to leave it for later.
Then there are skills.
Skills are fixed patterns that can be used by activating them, and they consume mana. They are generally difficult to obtain, and most ordinary hunters have at most three or four.
Morse initially only had one skill, but after I merged with him, he gained another skill.
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Skill: Swiftness
Level: Common
Description: An enhancement skill that allows the user to move with extraordinary speed and agility, exceeding normal physical limits. It enables the user to make rapid advances, gaining a significant advantage in both offense and defense.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Skill: Keen Eye
Level: Advanced
Description: Enhances the user's visual perception, making their field of vision clearer and wider. By channeling magical energy, the user can increase their range of observation, thereby perceiving distant objects or small details in their surroundings.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Judging from the appearance, this skill should be an attribute of my character, which also means it is my signature skill.
Finally, there's the last item in the status window, "Psionic Imprint." Having a Psionic Imprint means you can unlock a special type of constitution, but unlocking it is very difficult.
After examining the window panel, I left the bathroom...