Chapter 35.1: August's Personal System Level (2): August at Level (50) MAX - Part 1
Personal System Calendar: Year 0009, Day 28 Month XIII: The Imperium
Imperial Calendar: Year 6854, 13th month, 28th Day
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The Upgrade
The war had just recently ended, its echoes still reverberating through the scarred forest and the weary hearts of those who had survived. Now August found himself with something he had not possessed in what felt like years: free time. Time to breathe without the constant threat of imminent death. Time to reflect on how far he had come. Time to examine his own personal development and growth without the pressure of an approaching battle hanging over his head like a guillotine blade.
With the cessation of hostilities, August had seemingly breezed through his personal levels at an unprecedented pace, driven by the intensity of combat and the sheer volume of life-or-death encounters he had survived. Now he stood at the new heights of his personal system, having reached the maximum capacity of what the Administrator had designated as Personal System Level 2. Level 50. The pinnacle of this iteration.
With this achievement came many changes, optimizations, and additional content for him to grow into, features and enhancements that would fundamentally alter how he interacted with his unique system. One such major factor had been carefully deliberated by the Administrator and Manager who oversaw the implementation of this separate system that ran in parallel with the already established World System that governed all life in this realm.
In hindsight, August's Personal System possessed game-like features that simply were not found in the World System. It existed both within and without the World System's scope, like a bug or a cheat that currently only the sole player prospect, August Finn, would be able to access and utilize. The current governing body of the Century system had agreed that such a game-like system possessed its own merits that were not found in the already established and widely used general systems.
So for now, August served as the testbed for this new technological advancement. The guinea pig. The experiment. Until the system was polished enough to be considered for incorporation into the known World System that governed everyone else, he would remain unique. Special. And somewhat isolated in his capabilities.
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Major System Changes
Now, the major changes in August's Personal System Level 2 represented a fundamental restructuring of how statistics were calculated and displayed. The Administrator had determined that simplification and optimization would better serve the system's long-term goals.
The most significant change was the combination of the twelve statistical attributes into one single cohesive stat total, though the individual components remained tracked beneath the surface for calculation purposes. Sub-statistics would also be greatly optimized and combined into more intuitive categories. This included his two body stats: Health Points and Mana Points Regeneration.
The specific optimizations were as follows:
1. Overall Attack Damage: Combining physical damage, magic damage, critical damage, and ambush damage into one comprehensive offensive rating
2. Overall Defense: Merging defense negation and magic defense negation into a unified defensive value
3. Overall HP/MP Regeneration: Unifying health and mana regeneration into a single recovery statistic
4. Overall Chance-Based: Consolidating ambush chance, critical chance, accuracy, stealth, and espionage into one probability rating
Of critical importance was the optimization bonus. The system would improve only his previous maximum level 25 stats, sub-stats, and body stats by a multiplication of two. This effectively doubled his previous peak performance baseline, greatly enhancing August's power so that he might be able to deal with the increasingly dangerous threats he would inevitably face as his reputation grew and enemies of greater strength took notice of his existence.
The chance-based sub-stats, critical, accuracy, ambush, stealth, and espionage, would all benefit from this optimization, creating a combatant who could strike with devastating precision from positions of complete concealment.
Another recent addition was the settlement overview in the SYSTEM menu, along with documentation of established and formed alliances. This political feature would prove invaluable as Maya Village's influence expanded and its diplomatic relationships grew more complex.
Personal System Level 2 also dramatically improved the blueprint system. Structures would now possess their own statistics: building health points, durability, defense, even attack values depending on the type of structure. The system could also calculate reduced amounts of materials used and shortened build times when structures had been constructed multiple times, representing the village craftsmen's growing expertise and efficiency.
Perhaps most significant was the multiplication of current health, mana, damage, and damage negation values from the previous maximum level, setting these as the new baseline. Stats per level would also increase from plus-two to plus-four, effectively doubling the rate of growth. Health points would grant 400 per body part per level increase rather than the previous 200, and mana points would provide 800 per level rather than 400.
These changes meant that August's power had not merely increased, it had exploded to heights that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago when he was still a farm boy struggling to survive against common-ranked beasts.
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Personal Panel: System Menu
August called forth the main menu, examining the organized structure of his Personal System:
[[[SYSTEM MENU]]]
[[MISSION PANEL]]
- DAILY MISSION (COMPLETED)
- WEEKLY MISSION (COMPLETED)
- MONTHLY MISSION (COMPLETED)
- YEARLY MISSION (COMPLETED)
- EMERGENCY MISSION (NONE)
[[PERSONAL PANEL]]
- [GENERAL INFORMATION]
- [JOB/CLASS/TITLE]
- [SKILL]
- [GUARDIAN BEAST]
- [STAT/SUB-STAT/(COMBAT SUPPORT STAT/SUPPORT STAT)]
- [BODY STAT]
- [EQUIPMENT]
- [BLUEPRINT]
[[THE PARTY SYSTEM]]
[[BANKING SYSTEM]]
[[SETTLEMENTOVERVIEW]]
[[ALLIANCES]]
The menu structure had evolved significantly from when he first gained access to the System. New sections had appeared as his responsibilities and capabilities expanded. The Settlement Overview and Alliances sections were particularly recent additions, reflecting his transition from a simple hunter-warrior focused on personal survival to a leader whose decisions affected hundreds of lives.
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Personal Panel: Summarized Overview
August stood before the mental projection of his Personal Panel, examining the summarized overview with a mixture of satisfaction and lingering disbelief at how far he had come. He selected the General Information section, bringing forth a condensed overview of his current status:
[THE [PERSONAL] PANEL]
[GENERAL INFORMATION]
[NAME:] AUGUST FINN
[DATE OF BIRTH:] 28th DAY OF THE 7th MONTH
[AGE:] 17
[GENDER:] MALE
[RACE:] NEW-HUMAN CENTUURIAN (ARKANIAN)
[CATEGORY:] UNIQUE
[PERSONAL SYSTEM LEVEL:] 2
[PLAYER SYSTEM LEVEL/EXP:] 50 (334,500/334,500)
[WORLD SYSTEM LEVEL:] N/A (PERSONAL SYSTEM) UNIQUE - GAME LIKE
He realized he was still seventeen years old, yet he had already experienced more combat, witnessed more death, and carried more responsibility than men three times his age. The contradiction between his youth and his experience sometimes struck him during quiet moments like this, when he was not actively fighting for his survival or making decisions that would determine whether hundreds of people lived or died.
His health and mana pools had grown into staggering proportions:
[HEALTH POINT:]
50 MILLION HP
[HP REGENERATION:]
130 MILLION (HP.R) A DAY
[MANA POINT:]
34.2 MILLION MP
[MP REGENERATION:]
12.4 MILLION (MP.R) A DAY
Fifty million health points. The number was almost meaningless in its enormity. He could sustain injuries that would obliterate entire squads of normal soldiers and still remain standing. His regeneration meant that unless an enemy could deal truly catastrophic damage in a single engagement, he would simply heal through their attacks, wearing them down through sheer attrition if nothing else.
His mana pool, while smaller than his health reserves, was equally impressive. Thirty-four million mana points would allow him to cast even his most expensive divine-tier skills multiple times in a single engagement. With over twelve million mana points regenerating per day, he could maintain prolonged magical assaults that would exhaust entire schools of mages.
His offensive capabilities had also become truly monstrous:
[ATTACK (DAMAGE), MAGIC ATTACK (DAMAGE), CRITICAL AND AMBUSH DAMAGE]
(ATK.DMG) 47,293,860 × 2 = 94,587,720 + 803,169 = 95.4 million
(MGK.ATK.DMG) 3,805,952 × 2 = 7,611,904 + 803,169 = 8.4 million
(CRIT. DMG.) 6,250,533 × 2 = 12,501,066 + 803,169 = 13.3 million
(AMB.DMG.) 6,250,533 × 2 = 12,501,066 + 803,169 = 13.3 million
OVERALL ATK. DMG = 130.4 million
One hundred thirty million and four hundred thousand in combined attack damage. The number was difficult to conceptualize. He could likely obliterate stone fortifications with his bare hands at this point, and his magical attacks could level entire city blocks if he were not careful about collateral damage.
His defenses, while not as overwhelming as his offense, were still formidable:
[DEFENSE (DAMAGE NEGATION) and MAGIC DEFENSE (DAMAGE NEGATION)]
(DEF.DMG.NEG) 12,615,690 × 2 = 25,231,380 + 803,169 = 26 million
(MGK.DEF.DMG.NEG) 3,011,460 × 2 = 6,022,920 + 803,169 = 6.8 million
OVERALL DEF. DMG NEG = 33 million
Thirty-three million in damage negation. This meant that any attack dealing less than that amount would be completely nullified. Only truly powerful adversaries, boss-ranked beasts, grand master-rank warriors, or grand master-rank magic users, could even hope to inflict meaningful harm on him anymore.
[JOBS (4/10):]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
I. [FARM HAND] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
II. [HUNTER] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
III. [MERCHANT] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
IV. [BATTLEFIELD COMMANDER] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
[CLASS (1/2):]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
"ALL-ROUNDER CLASS" (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
[TITLES (4/10):]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
I. ["DEATH HAS NO MEANING"]
II. ["GREAT HUNTER"]
III. ["THE BLURRED DEVIL IS THE ANGEL OF DEATH"]
IV. ["ASSOCIATE DEMONIC GOD SLAYER"]
[SKILLS LIST (20/50):]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[ACTIVE COMBAT AND BUFF SKILLS (Mana Consumption Required):]
[ACTIVE COMBAT SKILL]
I. WIND BLADE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
II. SHIELD BASH | (Low-Tier ★)
III. PIERCING BOLT - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
IV. LIGHTNING VOLT - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
V. ZEPHYR'S ARCING BOLT GALE-TEMPEST - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier Skill ★★)
VI. FLAME BURST - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier Skill ★★)
VII. TEMPEST SOVEREIGN AEGIS DOMINION (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (High-Tier Skill ★★★)
VIII. ELEMENTAL APOCALYPSE (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Divine-Tier Skill ★★★★)
IX. PRIMORDIAL FLAMES (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Divine-Tier Skill ★★★★)
[ACTIVE BUFF SKILL]
I. MANA COATING - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
II. LIGHTNING'S EDGE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
III. INSPIRE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
IV. BESTIAL RAGE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
V. FLAME ARMOR - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
VI. FLIGHT OF THE WIND - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
VII. PERSONAL MAGIC BUFF - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (High-Tier ★★★)
[PASSIVE SKILLS (No Mana Consumption Required):]
I. FARMER'S BLESSING (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
II. STEALTH - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
III. [FEAR THE BEAST]
IV. [GREED IS GOOD] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
[STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[HEALTH REGENERATION]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[MANA REGENERATION]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[CRITICAL, AMBUSH, ACCURACY STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE CHANCE]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[COMBAT SUPPORT STATISTICS]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[SUPPORT STATISTICS]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[EQUIPMENT:]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
I. ACCESSORIES
II. ARMOR
III. WEAPON
[BLUEPRINT SCHEMATICS (33/50):]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[SYSTEM: BANK STORAGE]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[GUARDIAN BEAST SYSTEM PANEL:]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[SETTLEMENT OVERVIEW]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
[ALLIANCES]
(SEE IN DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION)
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Personal Panel - I (DETAILED INFORMATION FOR): Class, Job and Title
August delved deeper into his Jobs, Class, and Titles, the foundational elements that defined his approach to power and shaped his capabilities. He began to examine the next section of his panel, noting the jobs he had accumulated through his various experiences and the class that defined his approach to personal development.
[CLASS:]
(1) Currently Occupied (Maximum 2)
Author's Note: Gain an additional +1 slot for every 25 levels achieved.
"ALL-ROUNDER CLASS" - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
A jack of all trades may be master of none, but oftentimes, they prove more valuable than a master of one. They represent the most balanced approach to personal development, capable of incorporating techniques and knowledge from multiple disciplines. This adaptability comes at the cost of never achieving absolute mastery in any single field.
Author's Note: (Mastery limitations now removed, in a sense he has mastered everything he has to a proficient degree)
His class remained the foundation of his approach to power. The All-Rounder Class represented balance, adaptability, and versatility. The previous limitation that prevented all-rounders from exceeding Expert rank in any job or skill had been lifted with his advancement to a Grand Master rank in the class itself.
[STAT/SUB-STAT/SUPPORT-STAT ATTRIBUTES:]
+750 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+2,250 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
+50% INCREASE WHEN LEARNING FROM ALL DIFFERENT CLASSES
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August examined the next section of his panel, noting the jobs he had accumulated through his various experiences and the class that defined his approach to personal development.
Four jobs out of a maximum of ten slots. Each one told a story of his journey from farm boy to warrior commander. The Farm Hand job represented his roots, the simple life he had led before everything changed. The Hunter job reflected the skills he had developed to survive in the beast-infested wilderness. The Merchant job came from his involvement in the village's commercial activities and his understanding of resource management. The Battlefield Commander job was the newest addition, earned through his leadership during the recent war.
All were capped at Expert rank before due to the limitations imposed by his class, but now it has been removed, though that hardly mattered before given the bonuses they provided and the expertise they represented. Each job granted substantial statistical enhancements that contributed to his overall combat effectiveness.
[JOBS:]
(4) Currently Occupied (Maximum 10)
Author's Note: Gain an additional +1 slot for every 5 levels achieved.
FARM HAND - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
A profession suited for individuals with the desire and dedication to cultivate their fields and nurture the land.
The Farm Hand job represented his roots, the simple life he had led before everything changed. Despite his focus on combat, this job ensured the village's agricultural prosperity whenever he involved himself in farming activities.
STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+750 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+2,250 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
MASTER HUNTER - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
The masters of the hunt, applicable to all beings with the innate ability to track, pursue, and take down both prey and predator alike.
The Hunter job reflected the skills he had developed to survive in the beast-infested wilderness. It had evolved from simple survival necessity into refined expertise.
STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+750 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+2,250 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
+36% CRITICAL, AMBUSH, ACCURACY, STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE CHANCE
[BATTLEFIELD COMMANDER] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
(Party System Exclusive Job)
Fearless leaders who stand at the front lines alongside their soldiers, inspiring courage through personal example and tactical brilliance.
The Battlefield Commander job was the newest addition, earned through his leadership during the recent war. It represented his transition from solo combatant to commander of forces.
STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE:
+750 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+2,250 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
+ COMMANDER EXCLUSIVE ACTIVE SKILL: [INSPIRE]
MERCHANT - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
Ah, money! The sweet sound of coins dropping brings absolute satisfaction to those who appreciate the art of commerce!
The Merchant job came from his involvement in the village's commercial activities and his understanding of resource management. His merchant bonuses ensured that any trade deals he personally negotiated would be profitable for the village.
STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+750 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+2,250 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
MERCHANT EXCLUSIVE PASSIVE SKILL: [GREED IS GOOD]
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[TITLES:]
TITLE SLOTS: (4) Currently Occupied (Maximum 10)
His titles represented achievements and reputation, markers of significant accomplishments that granted powerful bonuses while also shaping how the world perceived him.
Author's Note: Gain an additional +1 slot for every 5 levels achieved.
I. ["DEATH HAS NO MEANING"]
An upgraded version from the previous title "THE ONE WHO STRUGGLES WITH DEATH"
When the host reaches critical health levels, this title's effects activate automatically, reflecting an indomitable will to survive against overwhelming odds. This title serves as a testament to August's exceptional tenacity and unwavering determination to survive. The enhanced healing capabilities have already saved his life on multiple occasions, providing crucial second chances when defeat seemed inevitable. While the month-long cooldown period has now been reduced to a weekly period, it still requires careful strategic planning. The automatic emergency healing of vital organs offers indispensable sustainability during prolonged conflicts against adversaries of unimaginable power. With the addition of increased health points, he will last longer in any given conflict.
This emergency survival mechanism had saved his life multiple times during the war. The automatic healing of vital organs was particularly valuable, even catastrophic injuries to his heart, lungs, or brain would be repaired.
STAT/SUB-STAT/BODY STAT/COMBAT SUPPORT-STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+2,000 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+3,000 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
+ 100,000 HP
+1,000% HEALING REGENERATION RATE FOR 10 MINUTES
- AUTOMATIC HEALING OF VITAL ORGANS
- RESETS ONCE EVERY WEEK
II. ["GREAT HUNTER"]
An upgraded version from the previous title "HYBRID HUNTER"
An evolved version of August's previous Boar Hunter and Hybrid Hunter title, now encompassing his experience in hunting both beasts and humans, humanoids, demi-humans and equal proficiency. This newly upgraded title reflects August's expanded hunting repertoire, acknowledging his unfortunate but necessary experience in combat against beasts, humans, humanoids, and demi-humans as adversaries, while it also greatly improved after witnessing the death of a god. The comprehensive stat improvements make him significantly more effective in any hunting scenario, whether tracking dangerous beasts through dense wilderness or navigating the complex dynamics of human, humanoid, and demi-human conflict.
STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+2,000 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+3,000 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
Author's Note: Bonuses apply only when hunting living creatures.
III. ["THE BLURRED DEVIL IS THE ANGEL OF DEATH"]
An upgraded version of the title "THE BLURRED DEVIL"
A figure both feared by those who commit evil and crimes, yet praised by those he has saved. Perceived by all as a mysterious warrior clothed in black armor, face concealed behind a bestial mask, and shrouded in a hooded cloak, his glowing emerald eyes have become a legend whispered in both taverns and noble courts. The psychological impact of this title extends far beyond its statistical benefits. It represents August's transformation from a simple farm boy into a figure of legend, someone whose very presence can shift the balance of conflicts before the first blow is struck.
The title represented his dual nature, feared by enemies, revered by those he protected. His reputation had grown far beyond Maya Village, spreading through merchant tales and soldier stories.
STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+2,000 × (12) ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE
+3,000 × (8) ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
IV. ["ASSOCIATE DEMONIC GOD SLAYER"]
The prestige of being associated in slaying a god even if it was only an incomplete manifestation of that deity.
STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+6,000 ON ALL STAT/SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE
Author's Note: This title was awarded due to August's association with the destruction of the demonic entity through the PARTY SYSTEM'S shared experience mechanism. While he did not directly engage the manifested demonic god in combat, his connection to Master Flameswrath during the entity's destruction qualifies him for this prestigious designation.
The total statistical enhancement from his titles alone was staggering, contributing tens of thousands of points to his attributes and making him dramatically more powerful than his base statistics would suggest.
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Personal Panel - II (DETAILED INFORMATION FOR): Skills [Active & Passive]
August turned his attention to his skill repertoire, examining the various combat abilities he had accumulated and mastered over his journey. Each skill represented countless hours of practice, real combat experience, and often painful lessons learned through trial and error
[ACTIVE SKILLS (Mana Consumption Required):]
-ACTIVE COMBAT SKILLS-
I. WIND BLADE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
A foundational skill within the wind elemental affinity, Wind Blade had been one of the first magical abilities August had learned under Aetherwing's instruction. What had started as a simple technique capable of generating a few cutting wind projectiles had evolved through dedicated practice and combat application into something far more formidable.
Now, at Grand Master proficiency, the skill was capable of generating 30 razor-sharp wind blades that could travel up to 150 feet in all directions from the caster's position. The blades could be targeted individually, allowing for precision strikes against multiple enemies, or concentrated on a single target for devastating damage.
Another capability presented through his mastery was the ability to use it as an area-of-effect skill, previously only able to launch from within the caster's direct field of view. Now he could generate the blades in a sphere around himself, striking enemies approaching from any direction without needing to see them first.
Each blade cost 300 mana and dealt substantial cutting damage to its intended target. The blades moved at incredible speeds, making them difficult to dodge or intercept, and their wind-based nature meant they could slice through armor and defenses that would stop physical projectiles.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
Skill Damage: +12,000 per wind blade (Total: 360,000 damage)
Player Damage: 130.4 million
Final Damage Output: 130.8 million
Mana Cost: 300 MP per Wind Blade Each (a total of 9,000 MP)
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II. SHIELD BASH | (Low-Tier ★)
A simple but effective skill, Shield Bash was usable only when a shield was equipped. The technique delivered a devastating stunning blow to any enemy that came into direct contact with the shield within a 10-meter radius from the caster. The stunning effect could be negated if the opponent was significantly stronger than the host, but against comparable or weaker foes, it provided crucial battlefield control.
The 360-degree area of effect meant August could stun multiple enemies simultaneously if they surrounded him, creating opportunities for follow-up attacks or allowing time to reposition. The five-second stun duration was sufficient to land several devastating strikes or to create distance from dangerous close-range combatants.
COMBAT SUPPORT STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+10 SECOND STUN IN A 360° RADIUS WITHIN 20 METERS
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III. PIERCING BOLT - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
-GUARDIAN BEAST EXCLUSIVE SKILL-
A devastatingly powerful low-tier skill that could penetrate an enemy's defenses, Piercing Bolt was inherited from Aetherwing's vast arsenal of abilities. Despite being classified as low-tier, the skill's damage output scaled with the percentage of Guardian Beast power August accessed, making it far more potent than its tier would suggest.
The bolt manifested as a concentrated lance of lightning energy that could punch through defensive barriers, armor, and even magical shields that would stop conventional attacks. The piercing quality made it particularly effective against heavily armored opponents or creatures with natural defensive capabilities.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Skill Damage: +12,000
Guardian Beast Power Scaling: Power Access Range:
- Minimum Access (1%): 12,641,580 Attack/Defense Skill
- Maximum Access (30%): 379,247,400 Attack/Defense Skill
Player Damage:
Final Total Damage Range: 130.4 + (1%) - 130.4 + (30%)
Final Damage Output:
143 million - 510 million
Mana Cost: 1,000 MP per 1% GB Power utilized (30,000 MP at 30%)
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IV. LIGHTNING VOLT - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
Another low-tier skill from his secondary lightning elemental attribute, Lightning Volt represented a highly versatile offensive tool. The skill could be used in quick succession as long as there was mana to fuel it, making it excellent for sustained offensive pressure or for wearing down defensive barriers through repeated strikes.
The skill's most unique feature was its conductivity, the lightning could scatter to nearby enemies up to 5 meters away from the original impact point, potentially striking multiple targets with a single cast. The two-second paralyzing effect on struck targets provided excellent crowd control, especially when combined with the chain lightning capability.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
Skill Damage: +12,000 Lightning Volt damage
Player Damage: 130.4 million
Final Damage Output: 130.4 million
Mana Cost: 300 MP per Lightning Volt
Elemental Effect: Conductivity of up to 5 meters from its impact point. (+2) second paralyzing effect.
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V. ZEPHYR'S ARCING BOLT GALE-TEMPEST - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier Skill ★★)
-GUARDIAN BEAST EXCLUSIVE SKILL-
This devastating ability allows the caster to weave together the primal forces of wind and lightning in a spectacular display of elemental mastery. With a sweeping gesture, the user can summon forth a concentrated gale that spirals and accelerates through the air, drawing ambient electrical energy into its vortex as it moves. The resulting tempest launches a piercing bolt of lightning that tears through the atmosphere with supernatural accuracy, its path guided and enhanced by the wind's embrace.
Upon impact, the bolt does not simply dissipate but fragments and arcs outward like branching lightning, seeking additional targets within its effective range. The residual electrical energy spreads in a wide cone, creating a crackling field of stunning force capable of paralyzing multiple enemies while the wind continues to howl, amplifying and extending the destruction far beyond what either element could achieve alone.
The skill's combat effects are truly formidable: the primary strike consists of a precision lightning bolt guided by wind currents for guaranteed accuracy, followed by secondary arcing that branches to nearby enemies within the cone area. The attack also creates area control through a stunning field that immobilizes multiple targets, while the elemental synergy between wind and lightning amplifies damage and extends the effective range far beyond normal parameters.
COMBAT EFFECTS
Primary Strike: A precision lightning bolt guided by wind currents for guaranteed accuracy
Secondary Arcing: Lightning branches to nearby enemies within the cone area
Area Control: Creates a stunning field that immobilizes multiple targets
Elemental Synergy: Wind and Lightning; the wind amplifies lightning damage and extends effective range
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Skill Damage: +15,000 (Lightning + Wind Synergy)
Subsequent Damage Over Time: +380% to 1,900% damage multiplier for 5 seconds inside area-of-effect
Player Damage: 130.4 million
Guardian Beast Power Scaling: Power Access Range:
Minimum Access (1%): 12,641,580 Attack/Defense Skill
Maximum Access (30%): 379,247,400 Attack/Defense Skill
Final Overall Damage Output Range:
SD 15,000 + SDOT (380% TO 1,900%) + PD 130.4 MILLION + GBPS (12,641,580 to 379,247,400)
Minimum - 143.1 million
Maximum - 510 million
Area Effect: 180° cone extending 100 meters forward
Crowd Control: 3-second paralysis effect on all affected targets
MP Consumption: 2,000 MP per 1% Guardian Beast Power utilized (30,000 MP)
ADVANCED MECHANICS:
Scaling Type: Magic Attack (Offensive) / Magic Defense (Damage Mitigation)
Chain Lightning: Each primary target has a +35% chance to arc to 5 additional enemies, with no diminishing damage as the first, which causes 3-second paralysis
Electrical Residue: Affected area remains charged for 5 seconds, dealing Subsequent Damage Over Time (SDOT) to enter the space or already inside the space, dealing an additional damage of +380% to +1,900% (maximum) for each second, distributed to all entities that are still inside the area-of-effect
Wind Acceleration: Increases projectile speed by +380%, reducing enemy reaction time
Precision Targeting: Wind guidance provides +35% accuracy chance against moving targets
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VI. FLAME BURST - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
A mid-tier skill from August's primary element of fire, Flame Burst was purely destructive in nature without much technical finesse. It excelled against large crowds of enemies and could be used upon mastery as a concentrated effect focused on a single target.
The skill possessed a fire burn effect on enemies caught within it that would burn infinitely until the fuel was consumed or August's mana was extinguished or cut off. The area-of-effect extended within a 100-meter radius from the caster. This Subsequent Damage Overtime would add up to create truly catastrophic damage output over time.
The skill's terrifying potential lay in its scaling, each tick of damage was multiplied by factors ranging from 2 to 25 times the original damage, depending on how long targets remained in the burning area. Against enemies who could not escape the flames or extinguish them through magical means, the damage would accumulate to levels that could threaten even boss-ranked beasts.
COMBAT EFFECTS
Primary Strike: A burst of flame that extinguishes only after the targeted (fuel) burns completely
Secondary Effect: It is a destructive skill that could consume everything within its area-of-effect
Area Control: Burns enemies caught within the skill's area-of-effect
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Skill Damage: +15,000
Player Damage: 130.4 million
Subsequent Damage Over Time: ×2 to ×25 its original damage multiplier with every tick of a second inside the area-of-effect
Final Overall Damage Output:
Minimum (×2): 260.8 million per tick/second
Maximum (×25): 3.26 billion per tick/second
Area Effect: 360°, 100 meters, all directions
Crowd Control: Infinite burn as long as there is fuel and mana to burn
MP Consumption: 2,000 MP per second of activation
ADVANCED MECHANICS:
Scaling Type: Magic Attack (Offensive)
Destructive Flames: A magic of infinite burn disregarding the difference between friend or foe.
Precision Flames: Achievable in grand mastery of skill
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VII. TEMPEST SOVEREIGN - AEGIS DOMINION (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (High-Tier Skill ★★★)
This skill represented the pinnacle of August's elemental magic, combining the raw power of lightning with the devastating force of wind in ways that few mages could hope to master. Originally conceived as "Tempest Sovereign's Dominion," this spell had evolved through desperate necessity during ancient battles against overwhelming numbers of shadow elementals, creatures remarkably similar to what they had recently faced.
Through repeated use and refinement across countless conflicts, it had become known as Tempest Sovereign - Aegis Dominion, combining sovereign mastery over storms with the protective aegis of Solarik, the God of Fire and Thunder himself.
This was not merely an incantation but an act of elemental creation, weaving a miniature superstorm around the caster that served simultaneously as an impenetrable shield and an unstoppable weapon. It was the signature magic of those who had achieved complete mastery and profound unity with the twin forces of wind and lightning.
The spell manifested in distinct stages of escalating power and complexity. It began as a barely visible shimmer and subtle wind whispers, forming defensive crackling barriers around the caster. As it developed, these invisible barriers transformed into a howling vortex of tornadic force accompanied by a constant buzzing cage of lightning capable of deflecting attacks and shattering stone.
In its advanced stage, the spell's power doubled every two seconds through cascade amplification, with lightning arcing more violently while winds spun faster, creating an ever-expanding sphere of destruction. The magic could be amplified by 225% for every two-second cycle, as long as the user possessed sufficient mana to sustain it. The spell could maintain up to thirty such cycles, reaching a maximum amplification of 6,750% for those who could endure its demanding energy requirements.
At the level of mastery August had achieved, the spell transformed into a self-sustaining maelstrom of blinding light and deafening sound. The caster became the serene eye of a storm capable of unleashing concentrated lightning bolts, wind blades, and omnidirectional devastation. With complete control over the effect, August could expand the sphere's radius from fifty feet to a thousand feet in all directions, while precisely targeting damage to those he deemed enemies within the sphere.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Skill Damage: 21,000 (Lightning + Wind Synergy)
Player Damage: 130.4 million
Subsequent Damage Over Time: +500% to 13,500% damage multiplier for 60 seconds or 30 cycles, 2-second cycles each
Final Overall Damage Output Range:
Minimum (2 seconds, 1 cycle, +500%): 782.5 million
Maximum (60 seconds, 30 cycles, +13,500%): 17.74 billion
Area of Effect: 360° in every direction inside a 200-meter radius
MP Consumption: 720 MP per second of activation
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VIII. ELEMENTAL APOCALYPSE (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Divine-Tier Skill ★★★★)
A technique that combined all of August's available elemental magical skills into a single projectile of absolute true destruction, destroying the very essence of existence itself. It could not be defended against through conventional means unless the target was a god or possessed comparable divine protection.
The skill required complete mana depletion to activate, consuming every last point of his 34.2 million mana pool in a single catastrophic release. The cooldown was severe, it could not be used more than once per year without risking permanent spiritual and physical irreversible and unhealable damage. The system had made this restriction clear with stark warning messages that appeared whenever August even considered using the skill.
[WARNING: THIS SKILL REPRESENTS THE ABSOLUTE PINNACLE OF MORTAL MAGICAL CAPABILITY. FURTHER ADVANCEMENT REQUIRES TRANSCENDENCE TO DEITY STATUS.]
August contemplated this skill with a mixture of awe and trepidation. The power it represented was staggering, world-ending in the truest sense of the term. It could obliterate entire cities in a single cast.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Combined Skill Damage (All Maximum Values):
Wind Blade (30 blades): 81,240,000,000
Piercing Bolt: 10,557,558,900
Lightning Volt: 2,699,838,900
Zephyr's Arcing Bolt: 10,557,558,900
Flame Burst (per second): 67,482,558,900
Tempest Sovereign: 367,218,558,900
Primordial Flames (per 5 sec): 2,724,906,600
Total Combined Buffed Skill Damage: 542,480,981,100 (542.48 billion)
Skill Damage: 542,480,981,100 (Amplified by +1,970%)
Player Damage: 130,400,000
Final Overall Damage Output:
Combined Total: 542,480,981,100 + 130,400,000 = 542,611,381,100
With Divine-Tier Multiplier Applied: 542,611,381,100 × (20.7 or 1,970%) = 11,232,055,586,770
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM OUTPUT: 11.23 TRILLION (TRUE DAMAGE - IGNORES ALL DEFENSES)
Area of Effect: Variable - from pinpoint precision (1 meter) to catastrophic devastation (100 kilometers radius)
MP Consumption: Complete Mana Exhaustion (100% of current maximum mana pool)
ADDITIONAL EFFECTS:
TRUE DAMAGE (bypasses all conventional defenses)
Soul Annihilation (prevents resurrection/regeneration)
Reality Fracture (temporary environmental distortion)
Divine Reckoning (affects even immortal entities)
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IX. PRIMORDIAL FLAMES (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Divine-Tier Skill ★★★★)
The very essence of elemental fire, the flames that had burned since time immemorial. Used by the god of fire, these flames burned for eternity. Though when wielded by a mortal, they could not burn indefinitely due to mana limitations.
These flames consumed not only the physical form but the very soul of the target, extinguishing their existence from reality itself. They inflicted TRUE DAMAGE to all intended targets, burning through health points, defensive barriers, and the soul simultaneously.
CORE PROPERTIES:
- Flames that CANNOT be extinguished except by equal or higher tier abilities
- Burns perpetually until target's life is extinguished OR user wills it to cease
- Maximum area of effect: 100 kilometers radius (user as anchor point)
- Flames may be shaped into any form according to user's will
- Flames respond to user's intent, pursuing designated targets
- Can burn through physical matter, magical barriers, and even conceptual defenses
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES:
DAMAGE OUTPUT
Skill Damage: +1,211,000 (TRUE DAMAGE)
Player Damage: 130,400,000 (130.4 million)
Base Total Per Tick: 131,611,000 (131.61 million TRUE DAMAGE)
Subsequent Damage Over Time (SDOT):
- Damage Tick: +1,211,000 per 5 seconds of activation
- Damage accumulates continuously while flames burn
- No diminishing returns over time
MANA EXHAUSTION CALCULATION
Available Mana Pool: 34,200,000 MP
MP Consumption Rate: 4,000 MP per 5 seconds of activation
Duration Capacity:
- Total 5-second cycles: 34,200,000 ÷ 4,000 = 8,550 cycles
- Total active duration: 8,550 × 5 seconds = 42,750 seconds
- Converted: 11 hours, 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Total Damage Output at Full Mana Exhaustion:
- Base damage per tick: 131,611,000
- Total cycles available: 8,550
- CUMULATIVE DAMAGE: 1,125,274,050,000 (1.125 TRILLION TRUE DAMAGE)
- Average damage per second: 26,322,200
MP Consumption Characteristics:
- Cost remains constant regardless of area covered or number of targets
- Flames can be maintained indefinitely provided mana supply continues
- User may cease activation voluntarily to conserve mana
TACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Area denial over vast territories
- Siege breaking against fortified positions
- Anti-army operations
- Elimination of regenerating or undying enemies
- Terrain modification through sustained burning
LIMITATIONS:
- Requires line of sight to initial target point
- User must remain conscious to maintain flame control
- Indiscriminate burning if user loses focus
- Can harm allies if not carefully controlled
- Massive environmental impact requiring careful consideration
Author's Note: This calculation assumes continuous burning without interruption and the flames maintaining contact with target(s) for the entire duration until complete mana exhaustion.
August contemplated these divine-tier skills with a mixture of awe and trepidation. The power they represented was staggering, world-ending in the truest sense of the term. Elemental Apocalypse could obliterate entire cities in a single cast, while Primordial Flames could reduce vast territories to ash and cinder over the course of hours.
Yet with such power came terrible responsibility. These were not skills to be used lightly, not weapons to be deployed for convenience or expediency. They were last resorts, tools for facing threats that could not be overcome through any other means. The collateral damage, the environmental devastation, the sheer loss of life that would result from their use, these were consequences he would have to live with for the rest of his days.
He prayed he would never need to use them again. But he was grateful they existed, grateful for the option they represented when facing enemies of overwhelming power. Sometimes the threat of mutually assured destruction was the only thing that prevented catastrophe. Sometimes having the power to end the world was the only way to protect it.
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-ACTIVE BUFF SKILLS-
I. MANA COATING - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Low-Tier ★)
A foundational buff skill, Mana Coating created a protective and offensive mana layer that enveloped August's body, weapons, shield, or armor, significantly enhancing both offensive and defensive capabilities. The coating was visible as a faint shimmer, like heat waves rising from sun-baked stone, that clung to whatever surface he directed it toward.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES:
Attack Bonus: +12,000 (ATTACK) DAMAGE INCREASE
Defense Bonus: +12,000 (DEFENSE) DAMAGE NEGATION INCREASE
Mana Cost: 100 MP per minute while active
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II. LIGHTNING'S EDGE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
An advanced evolution of Mana Coating, Lightning's Edge infused the coating with pure lightning affinity, creating incredibly sharp electrical edges capable of negating most defensive measures and slicing through even the thickest armor. The enhanced coating crackled with visible electrical discharge, and weapons coated with it left trails of lightning in the air as they moved.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
Attack Bonus: +15,000 (ATTACK) DAMAGE INCREASE
Defense Bonus: +15,000 (DEFENSE) DAMAGE NEGATION INCREASE
Mana Cost: 320 MP per minute while active
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III. INSPIRE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
-PARTY SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE SKILL-
A powerful war cry issued by a Battlefield Commander that could dramatically inspire soldiers under their command. This ability temporarily boosted troop morale, statistics, and overall fighting effectiveness. The skill manifested as a resonant shout that seemed to echo in the hearts of all allies who heard it, filling them with confidence and determination.
STAT/SUB-STAT/COMBAT SUPPORT STAT ATTRIBUTES:
+2,250 ON ALL STAT ATTRIBUTE (including party members)
+4,750 ON ALL SUB-STAT ATTRIBUTE (including party members)
Attack Bonus Enhancement: +380% increase to base attack damage for all affected members
Defense Bonus Enhancement: +380% increase to damage negation capabilities for all affected members
Special Mental Protection: +190% chance to automatically remove low to mid-tier mental debuffs and psychological effects
Mana Cost: 320 MP per minute while active
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IV. BESTIAL RAGE - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
An upgraded version of his previous ability, this skill was now an active buff that August could activate anytime without any restrictions. By directly tapping into humanity's ancient animal instincts, he could release a powerful aura buff providing a 380% damage multiplier, now only costing 160 MP per minute due to his mastery, turning desperate situations into opportunities for victory.
The transformation was both internal and external. His movements became more fluid, more predatory. His senses sharpened to near-supernatural levels. The civilized veneer of human behavior fell away, revealing the apex predator that lurked beneath the surface of every man's facade.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+380% (ATTACK) DAMAGE MULTIPLIER
-320 MP PER MINUTE
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V. FLAME ARMOR - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
A powerful buff skill that engulfed the user's body with flame armor, increasing both damage output and defensive capabilities. The flames wreathed August's form without consuming his equipment or causing him discomfort, responding to his will and intensifying during aggressive actions.
The armor also dealt damage to opponents within 20 meters radius, making close-range combat against him extremely dangerous for enemies lacking fire resistance.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+380% (ATTACK) DAMAGE AND (DEFENSE) DAMAGE NEGATION MULTIPLIER
+DEALS 33,000 DAMAGE TO OPPONENTS WITHIN 20 METERS RADIUS
-320 MP PER MINUTE
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VI. FLIGHT OF THE WIND - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (Mid-Tier ★★)
A wind elemental active buff that increased the player's speed and amplified other skills' damage. The skill also amplified August's own damage output when used in combat, making it an excellent force multiplier that enhanced virtually every aspect of his combat performance.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+380% (ATTACK) DAMAGE MULTIPLIER
-160 MP PER MINUTE
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VII. PERSONAL MAGIC BUFF - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER) | (High-Tier ★★★)
This skill represented a significant advancement in August's magical capabilities, designed to enhance the user's magical power output during combat situations. The ability to dramatically increase magical damage proved invaluable when facing opponents who relied heavily on magical defenses or when dealing with multiple enemies simultaneously.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTE:
+450% (ATTACK) DAMAGE MULTIPLIER
-720 MP PER MINUTE
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[PASSIVE SKILLS (No Mana Consumption Required):]
I. FARMER'S BLESSING (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
Blessed by the Deity of Life, this represented a farmer's lifelong dedication to nurturing growth. Granted to entities with the Farm Hand job, it dramatically enhanced plant cultivation and harvest yields. Despite August's focus on combat, this skill ensured the village's agricultural prosperity whenever he involved himself in farming activities.
SUPPORT STAT:
+135% PLANT NOURISHMENT
+135% SOIL NOURISHMENT
+135% PLANT GROWTH RATE
+135% BOUNTIFUL HARVEST YIELD
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II. STEALTH - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
Like a phantom in the night, this skill represented true mastery of camouflage and environmental adaptation. Granted to entities who had achieved perfect harmony with their surroundings, it perfectly complemented August's hunting prowess, allowing him to approach prey, or enemies, completely undetected.
The enhanced critical and ambush damage multipliers made him particularly lethal in first-strike scenarios, often determining the outcome of encounters before they truly began.
SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES:
+35% STEALTH CHANCE, ACCURACY CHANCE, ESPIONAGE CHANCE, CRITICAL CHANCE, AMBUSH CHANCE
+135% CRITICAL DAMAGE, AMBUSH DAMAGE
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III. [FEAR THE BEAST] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
Enemies who encounter August will experience an overwhelming sense of intimidation due to his unique predatory presence, especially those he identifies as threats or who harbor malicious intent. This aura results from the combined effect of various predatory materials incorporated into his equipment.
This psychological warfare ability adds another dimension to August's combat repertoire. A paralyzing fear can disrupt opponent concentration, induce critical mistakes, or even cause less determined foes to retreat entirely. While subtler than raw physical power, its effectiveness in actual combat scenarios often proves equally decisive.
COMBAT SUPPORT-STAT:
+135% PARALYZING FEAR WITHIN 100 METER RADIUS
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IV. [GREED IS GOOD] - (CLASS V - GRAND MASTER)
Those who understood profit truly appreciated the value of money. Granted to entities with the Merchant job, this skill enhanced financial transactions and business acumen. August's involvement in any trade deal virtually guaranteed favorable outcomes for the village.
SUPPORT STAT:
+50% GUARANTEED PROFIT ON ALL TRADES
-50% COST REDUCTION WHEN PURCHASING
Author's Note: PLAYER LEVEL DEPENDENT LIMITED TO 50% maximum for all purchase and sale.
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Personal Panel - III (DETAILED INFORMATION FOR): Stats, Sub-Stats, Combat Support Stat and Support Stat
[MAIN STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES]
August reviewed his core statistics, the foundation upon which all his power was built. With the optimization of Personal System Level 2, these had been consolidated and enhanced significantly.
The biggest change perhaps would be the unified main statistical attributes and sub-stats. With his previous highest attribute taken to be the base and it will be multiplied by two for personal system level two.
STRENGTH:
29,412 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
AGILITY:
29,412 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
STAMINA:
29,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
DEXTERITY:
29,412 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
MOBILITY:
29,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
ENDURANCE:
29,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
SPEED:
29,412 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
WILLPOWER:
30,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
VITALITY:
31,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
CHARISMA:
29,412 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
MAGIC:
29,112 (LVL 25)
37,390 (LVL 50)
INTELLIGENCE:
29,682 (LVL 25)
37,465 (LVL 50)
[OVERALL STAT SUMMARY:]
354,414 (P.S. LVL 1, LVL 25) + 37,390 × 12 = 448,755 (P.S. LVL 2, LVL 25) = 803,169 (LVL 50)
Over eight hundred thousand in combined statistical attributes. The optimization had taken his previous highest attribute and used it as the baseline for all attributes at Level 25 of Personal System Level 2, then added the growth from levels 26 through 50 on top of that foundation.
This meant his previous weakest attributes, those that had lagged behind due to less frequent training, were now equal to what had been his strongest attributes. The system had effectively eliminated statistical imbalances, creating a perfectly optimized combatant with no exploitable weaknesses in his foundation.
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[SUB-STATISTICAL ATTRIBUTES]
The sub-stats followed similar optimization principles, consolidating related values into broader categories:
[ATTACK (DAMAGE), MAGIC ATTACK (DAMAGE), CRITICAL AND AMBUSH DAMAGE]
47,293,860 × 2 = 94,587,720 + 803,169 = 95.4 million
3,805,952 × 2 = 7,611,904 + 803,169 = 8.4 million
6,250,533 × 2 = 12,501,066 + 803,169 = 13.3 million
6,250,533 × 2 = 12,501,066 + 803,169 = 13.3 million
Overall ATTACK DAMAGE = 130.4 million [ATTACK DAMAGE]
[DEFENSE (DAMAGE NEGATION) and MAGIC DEFENSE (DAMAGE NEGATION)]
12,615,690 × 2 = 25,231,380 + 803,169 = 26 million
3,011,460 × 2 = 6,022,920 + 803,169 = 6.8 million
Overall DEFENSE DAMAGE NEGATION = 33 million
[HEALTH REGENERATION]
64,502,406 × 2 = 129,004,812 + 803,169 = 130 million a day
[MANA REGENERATION]
5,854,773 × 2 = 11,709,546 + 803,169 = 12.5 million (MP.R) a day
[CRITICAL, AMBUSH, ACCURACY STEALTH AND ESPIONAGE CHANCE]
89% + 89% + 107% + 232% + 40% = 557 ÷ 5 = 111%
The chance-based statistics exceeding 100% meant that certain probabilistic events would trigger with absolute certainty under normal circumstances. A 111% average across all chance-based attributes meant he would almost always land critical hits when attacking from advantageous positions, his accuracy was essentially perfect against targets not using high-level evasion techniques, and his stealth capabilities rendered him virtually invisible to anyone below master tier in perception abilities.
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[COMBAT SUPPORT AND SUPPORT STATISTICS]
[COMBAT SUPPORT STATISTICS]
Beyond his direct combat statistics, August possessed numerous support capabilities that enhanced his effectiveness in various scenarios:
- AUTOMATIC HEALING OF VITAL ORGANS
+190% CHANCE TO REMOVE LOW TO MID-TIER MENTAL DEBUFFS
+135% PARALYZING FEAR WITHIN 100 METER RADIUS
SHARED HP AND MP RECOVERY RATE WITH PARTY MEMBERS ONLY: WHEN OVERALL HP AND MP OF THE PARTY REACHES 50%
+85% FEAR ON ALL ENTITIES BELOW MASTER CATEGORY AND BOSS RANK
-85% ARMOR WEIGHT REDUCTION
-85% ARROW WEIGHT REDUCTION
-85% ARROW WEIGHT REDUCTION INSIDE QUIVER
(+5 second STUN IN A 360° RADIUS WITHIN 10 METERS)
+85% INCREASED ARMOR PENETRATION
+85% INCREASED BLEEDING EFFECT
These support statistics made him not just a powerful individual combatant but an effective force multiplier for any group he fought alongside. The fear aura alone could break enemy formations, causing panic among weaker opponents before combat even began. The automatic healing of vital organs provided insurance against assassination attempts or lucky strikes that might otherwise prove fatal.
[SUPPORT STATISTICS]
+50% INCREASE WHEN LEARNING FROM ALL DIFFERENT CLASSES
+135% PLANT NOURISHMENT
+135% SOIL NOURISHMENT
+135% PLANT GROWTH RATE
+135% BOUNTIFUL HARVEST YIELD
+50% GUARANTEED PROFIT ON ALL TRADES (Player Level Dependent)
-50% COST REDUCTION WHEN PURCHASING (Player Level Dependent)
+10% LEARNING SPEED, SUBJECT UNDERSTANDING, AND SKILL MASTERY
+0.5 ADDITIONAL INCREASE IN TRAINED STATS/SUB-STATS UNDER MASTER'S PRESENCE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
CONTINUOUS INCREASE IN GUARDIAN BEAST FAVORABILITY
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AND TACTICAL COORDINATION
+265-CAPACITY ITEM SLOT SUB-SPACE STORAGE (EXPANDED DIMENSIONAL STORAGE CAPABILITIES)
+210 STACKABLE ITEMS PER SLOT (ENHANCED ORGANIZATION CAPACITY FOR SIMILAR ITEMS)
- ALERTS THE CREATOR WHEN THE OWNER FACES MORTAL DANGER
- EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTING TO AETHERWING
- ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO THE DESIGNATED OWNER (ADVANCED SECURITY ENCHANTMENT PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS)
The non-combat support statistics reflected his diverse capabilities beyond warfare. His farming bonuses made him one of the most effective agricultural workers in the entire settlement despite spending most of his time fighting. His merchant bonuses ensured that any trade deals he personally negotiated would be profitable for the village. His enhanced learning capabilities meant he could master new skills and techniques with remarkable speed.
The storage capacity was particularly valuable, allowing him to carry an enormous amount of equipment, supplies, and loot without being encumbered. The emergency notification system connecting to Aetherwing provided an additional layer of security, if he somehow fell unconscious or was trapped in a situation where he could not call for help manually, the system would automatically alert his Guardian Beast to come to his aid.
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Personal Panel - IV (DETAILED INFORMATION FOR): Body Statistics (HP, MP, and Affliction)
[BODY STATISTICS]
The body statistics represented his physical form's resilience and energy reserves:
[HEALTH POINTS]
Individual Body Part Health:
[HEAD:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
[TORSO:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
[LEFT ARM:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
[RIGHT ARM:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
[LEFT LEG:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
[RIGHT LEG:] 14,200/14,200 (GREEN)
Author's Note: New Values +400 per level
Each body part possessed its own health pool, representing the localized damage it could sustain before becoming compromised. At 14,200 health points per body part, he could sustain injuries that would sever limbs or crush bones in normal humans and barely notice the damage.
[OVERALL BODY STATISTICS/HEALTH POINTS]
Base and Enhanced Health Calculation:
85,200/85,200 HP (BASE STAT) + (58,594% VITALITY ATTRIBUTE MULTIPLIER) = 50 million HP
The vitality multiplier was the key to his astronomical health total. His base health of 85,200 was multiplied by over 58,000%, transforming what would be an impressive but manageable health pool into something that defied normal comprehension. Most master-tier warriors possessed health pools in the hundreds of thousands or low millions. His fifty million health points put him in a category typically occupied only by boss-ranked beasts and legendary heroes.
[MANA POINTS]
Base and Enhanced Mana Calculation:
30,000/30,000 MP (BASE STAT) + (MAGIC AND INTELLIGENCE ATTRIBUTE MULTIPLIER +113,758%) = 34.2 million MP
His mana pool followed similar principles, though the multiplier was even larger due to the combined effects of both magic and intelligence attributes. The base 30,000 mana was substantial on its own, but the multiplier transformed it into a reservoir that would allow him to cast even his most expensive divine-tier skills repeatedly.
Author's Note: New Values +800 per level
[CURRENT AFFLICTIONS]
STATUS: NONE
His body was currently free of any negative status effects, no poisons, curses, diseases, or debuffs. The automatic cleansing capabilities of several of his titles and equipment ensured that most afflictions could not take hold of him for extended periods.
August closed his eyes for a moment, processing the sheer magnitude of power he now commanded. Six months ago, he had been struggling to survive against common-ranked beasts, fearful that a single mistake might end his life. Now he possessed the strength to challenge boss-ranked beasts, to stand on battlefields alongside master-tier warriors, to make decisions that affected the fates of hundreds or thousands of people.
The responsibility weighed on him more heavily than any physical burden. Power of this magnitude came with expectations. People would look to him for protection, for leadership, for solutions to problems that seemed insurmountable. He could not afford to fail them, could not allow himself to become complacent or arrogant despite his overwhelming capabilities.
There were still threats out there that could challenge him. The demonic god they had faced had been only a partial manifestation, yet even in that weakened state, it had required Master Flameswrath's full power to destroy. True gods, ancient dragons, legendary beasts that had lived for millennia, these beings possessed power that made even his current strength seem insignificant.
He was strong now. Perhaps one of the strongest mortals in this region of the continent. But he was not invincible, not unstoppable, not beyond the reach of threats that might emerge from the depths of the world or from beyond its borders.
The system had given him the tools to protect what he cared about. Now he needed to ensure he used those tools wisely, that his strength served to build and protect rather than to dominate and destroy. That was the real challenge, not gaining power, but wielding it responsibly.
August opened his eyes and dismissed the statistical display, turning his attention to the next section of his personal panel. There was still much to review, and understanding his capabilities completely would be essential for the challenges that lay ahead.