Chapter 39: Advancement (2)

Rainer finished constructing the second item.

Now it was time, to select his advancement as another screen appeared in front of him. Along with a timer.

[00:15:00]

Something that made him quite nervous given the importance of such a choice to quite literally his whole future.

[Available 2nd Class Advancements]

[Prerequisite Met: None]

[Grand Arcanist lvl 1/25: As a grand seeker of the Arcane, the true origin of magic, all secrets of the universe await thee. 150% general improvement and growth to Arcane spells and skills. 50% Improvement and growth to all skills. Allows the initial learning of any skill far easier. +6 Intelligence, +6 Affinity, +3 Willpower, +3 Arcane Attunement .3 All Attributes per Level including 1]

Rainer couldn’t help, but be disappointed looking at something so simple, given the supposed rarity of his class, the other options didn’t help dissuade that thought. The primary benefit of the 2nd class was, in the end, being able to hold two primary classes and being able to continue leveling one’s class. Is what he assumed after seeing his first options.

[Prerequisites Met: Has Arcane Aura and Arcane Blade Spell any lvl]

[Grand Arcane Bladesman lvl 1/25: As a grand seeker of the Arcane, the true origin of magic, all secrets of the universe await thee. Wields his magic in his blade and lets his foes know of the Arcane’s versatile power. 130% General improvement and growth to Arcane spells and skills. 50% Improvement and growth to all skills. 50% Total improvement to Aura and the [Arcane Blade] spell. Allows the initial learning of any skill far easier. +4 Intelligence, +4 Affinity, +2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Aura Control, +2 Aura Attunement, +2 Willpower, +2 Arcane Attunement .3 All Attributes per Level including 1]

[Prerequisites Met: Arcane Energy Manipulation lvl 3, Arcane Weaving any lvl]

[Arcane Weaver lvl 1/25: As a grand seeker of the Arcane, the true origin of magic, all secrets of the universe await thee. 175% General improvement and growth to Arcane spells and skills. 50% improvement and growth to all skills. 30% Total improvement to [Arcane Energy Manipulation] and [Arcane Weaving]. Allows the initial learning of any skill far easier. +5 Intelligence, +7 Affinity, +4 Willpower, +4 Arcane Attunement .3 All Attributes per Level including 1.

[Prerequisites Met: Arcane Elementalist, Arcane Energy Manipulation any lvl, Any Two Elemental Manipulation any lvl]

[Elemental Grand Arcanist lvl 1/25: As a grand seeker of the Arcane, the true origin of magic, all secrets of the universe await thee. Merges and Wields the elements of magic in one with the Arcane. The Fires lit by the Arcane surpasses all flame, The Water mixed with the Arcane overflow all waters. No element can compare to those merged with the power of the Arcane. 125% general improvement and growth to Arcane spells and skills. 100% Improvement and growth to all magic and magic skills. 25% improvement and growth to all skills. Allows the initial learning of any skill far easier. +6 Intelligence, +6 Affinity, +5 Willpower, +2 Arcane Attunement .3 All Attributes per Level including 1]

He was distraught indeed...until he saw the final option...

[Prerequisites Met: Arcane Awakening any lvl, Arcane Energy manipulation lvl 5, Wielder of the Arcane, Arcane Scholar, Arcane Elementalist]

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Rainer thought away the message screens soon after seeing the final class choice given by this list of Prerequisites.

There was no question of what he would pick. He grinned in knowing that those who sought what was his, would find themselves severely lacking. He changed his displayed title to [Immortal Slayer] now that he knew of its strength, and hope the Fae he’d meet can appraise it. Fae were not considered immortal, as he learned from Luna, but Rainer had no doubt it wasn’t exactly a common title.

“Luna, one final thing.”

“Yes, Rainer?”

“Put me to sleep.”

He had a plan for keeping his memories, and only his next venture into [Sleep Learning] after he left this place could tell him if it succeeded. He made his choice just as Luna finished her spell.

After a few minutes, he awoke.

A portal opened in front of him as the timer ended. He gripped his newly created hilt and placed his newly created second item within his pocket. And, as expected, his mind was invaded.

And, as planned, he did not resist.

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A swirling portal of void energy opened in front of the World Tree. Even if Gunthar were living once more, there would still be no surprise on his face, yet visible relief was shown on Kara’s.

Rainer stepped out of the void and immediately activated [Arcane Sight] in the assumption of pursuers. He was not incorrect. 3, previously hidden, Fae flew toward him and landed in front of him.

And all three had looks of utter shock and fear over their faces.

Archon…. Janya thought in stunned terror.

The Archon was a mage of legends, an unrivaled existence among them. No one knew the Archon’s race, name, gender nor class. But what was agreed upon, was that the Archon had taught magic to this world, had freed the races from their fear of monsters, and brought forth a new era. While the details varied widely between cultures, even the Tarainan Empire didn’t doubt the once existence of the Archon, though they called it heresy to even speak of the Archon.

But the Fae knew, that the [Archon] was, in fact, a class.

Yet what was the existence before these three Fae?

Janya froze completely. A man of negotiation had no words.

Rainer seeing the Fae landing walked slowly toward them. Every step in the snow crunching the fresh snowflakes beneath. And every small step reverberated in these Fae’s ears.

It had taken Janya’s companions slightly longer to come to the same conclusion as Janya had, but, in the end, they understood.

Time seemed to freeze for these Fae as they looked at the [Archon] before them.

And yet…

He simply walked by.

“Bring the Fruit to the mansion I am staying at once it arrives. You should know the one,” He said toward the Fae he had scarred, surprised by the effect of his magic. There, however, was no room for anger in this Fae.

Perhaps if he were, but a Level 1 [Archon], the level of fear, would not be as great...

But a level 4 [Archon] holding the title of [Immortal Slayer]? There was little place for anything other than terror. An immortal was one who transcended the boundary and truly had an unlimited Lifespan. A living thing, meaning one could not gain such a title only slaying undead.

“Yes...Lord Archon….” Janya mumbled, showing reverence without even meaning to. The mumbling was heard by Kara who thought she misheard.

Rainer, however, had not been as casual as he seemed and his [Magic Detection] picked up a faint trace of magic coming from the hand of Janya. Somewhat similar to the link between undead and master. Janya had tried to warn the coming reinforcements. He, had failed.

In an instant, an [Arcane Blade] formed on Rainer’s hilt and severed Janya’s hand. Gunthar and Kara immediately struck out against the other two Fae who activated numerous runes on their body in preparation for combat. Rainer's [Arcane Awakening] flared to 48%.

The shackles on Kara’s demonic aura being broken and her Aura pool more than doubling had caused the burned Fae a moment's pause. A moment’s pause that ended with him losing his head as Kara’s Aura enhanced blade cleaved it from his neck.

“Capture her alive Gunthar!” Rainer called out as his Arcane weaved chain wrapped around the [Fae Enchanter]. Before he could cast a single spell, Rainer's Aura clad fist slammed into his head, leaving him unconscious.

Concern became visible in the female [Rune Knight]’s face, concern barely present for the death of the other [Rune Knight], a concern that was not unnoticed by Rainer.

She rushed forward toward Rainer, her Runes flaring out. Having no time to answer his curiosity the chain that had formerly wrapped around Janya shot out toward her.

Her enchanted blade cut through it and her blueish silver armor repelled the remainder. Then a strong force of gravity slammed into her forcing her to kneel. Even as the Gravity increased she resisted as a rune reminiscent of some used in [Mana Shield] radiated brightly on her chest.

Gunthar ended her resistance. The back of his blade, clad in Aura and himself enhanced by it, hit her head, leaving her unconscious.

Rainer stripped them of their strange armor and put it into his spatial ring, dropping out most of the food inside, while Gunthar carried both two living Fae over his shoulder. He hadn’t planned on fighting them until the Fruit was brought, but seeing the strange magical connection formed by Janya he could only assume he had some sort of communication device. He took Janya’s hand and had Luna reattach it, though not before taking the ring into his own spatial ring.

One was to see if she really had no ill feelings toward this Fae, another was to make the interrogation start off on a better note. At least, so long as they were cooperative.

Today is a day of gifts, let’s see exactly what these Fae know…

Rainer thought, his mood both joyous and vengeful as he stared at his new class, status screen, and messages. He still had picking his second class to look forward to, with Luna being able to change his class anywhere, there was no reason to stay at the World Tree Branch. With both Affinity and Intelligence surpassing 100, his mind had unbridled clarity. He could feel the movements of mana within him clearly. He felt a whole new world opened before him ever since he had chosen the [Archon] Class and received his [Deferred Experience].

[Lifespan has been increased by 20.]

[Deferred Experience Gained: 1783%]

[Archon has leveled up to lvl 2/25. Standard Attributes have been distributed. 2 Attribute and skill points have been rewarded]

[Archon has leveled up to lvl 3/25. Standard Attributes have been distributed. 2 Attribute and skill points have been rewarded]

[Archon has leveled up to lvl 4/25. Standard Attributes have been distributed. 2 Attribute and skill points have been rewarded]

[Archon lvl 4/25: A ruler of the Arcane Energies and the Origin of Magic itself. One who peers into the very secrets of the universe. The Arcane is in its essence, an energy of Chaos. Yet to subdue this Chaos is to weaken it, but to use its very Chaos in its control is to fully grasp upon the Arcane and rule over the powerful energy as it's master. 200% General improvement and growth to Arcane spells and skills. 100% General improvement and growth to all skills and spells. 25% Total improvement in all Magic and Energy Manipulation. 25% Total decreased cost in any cycling of Arcane Energy. Allows the initial learning of any skill and its second level far easier. +8 Intelligence, +8 Affinity, +4 Willpower, +5 Arcane Attunement, +1 All Attributes per Level.]

[Primary Classes: Archon Lvl 4/25, None]

[Titles: Immortal Slayer, Arcane Scholar, Fae Contractor, Arcane Elementalist, Dungeon Pioneer, Philanderer, Trollsbane, Wielder of Space and Time, Wielder of Fire and Brimstone, Wielder of the Arcane, Energy Drainer]

[Exp: 8%, XX%]

[Sub-classes: None]

[Race: Human]

[Skill Points: 10]

[Talents: Excellent Arcane Affinity, Human Growth, Gift of the Fae(Luna)]

[Stamina: 19/20]

[Stamina Regen: .1% per second]

[Mana: 106/106(107)]

[Mana Regen: .0088 per second]

[Arcane Power: 60/60]

[Conversion Ratio: 1-11]

[Arcane Aura: 9/9]

[Constitution: 17(+2)]

[Affinity: 103]

[Vitality: 16(+2)]

[Endurance: 18(+2)]

[Strength: 18]

[Dexterity: 18]

[Intelligence: 101(+2)]

[Willpower: 44]

[Arcane Attunement: 60]

[Aura Control: 9]

[Aura Attunement: 9]

[Attribute points: 14]

[Shared Experience Gained: .00%]

In other words, it was too low to count.

Rainer thought. He also now understands it would be far more difficult to level. [Immortal Slayer] based on Gunthar's reaction and what he was told was one of the higher-ranked titles, and yet it had only brought him to level 4, versus [Arcane Elementalist] which brought him three levels at level 4.

As the fighting ceased, Rainer felt Kara’s arms wrap around him.

“I’m glad you’re back safely.”

“Me too…” Rainer recalled his thoughts on his trial being impassable. Though he instead looked forward. Preparing for whatever Fae, and demons, came his way.