"Skill 'Quick Slash' learned. 3 skill points consumed."
Vmm—
"Intermediate class 'Sword Saint' successfully obtained!"
Looking at the information on the status panel, Aaron's face showed a hint of surprise and understanding. "As expected, the job acquisition method in this world really is different from the game—and it works for me too."
However—
Aaron lowered his head, his gaze flickering slightly.
So he got the class directly, without a "change class or not" option?
The conditions he had grasped so far for acquiring combat classes could be divided into two methods:
Touch weapons or equipment related to a class to obtain that class.
Advantages: Basic classes are relatively easy to obtain.
Disadvantages: Intermediate and high-tier classes are comparatively difficult.
Learn a skill by spending skill points, and indirectly obtain the related class.
Advantages: Lots of room to operate. As long as there is a target and enough skill points, he could acquire classes by watching others use their skills.
Disadvantages: Once he learns the skill, he automatically acquires the class, with no option to refuse, so caution is required.
Aaron weighed the pros and cons of these two acquisition conditions in his heart. Compared to the second method, the first was now much less important since he had the general class "Genius."
He returned his attention to the status panel.
After obtaining "Sword Saint," his overall level had risen to Lv2, and he had gained another 3 skill points.
"With a level-up speed like this, it's no wonder there were players in the game who just grabbed 100 different classes."
Aaron let out a small sigh.
Simply changing into different classes was enough to raise his level. Even someone as usually cautious as him could not help but briefly entertain a certain thought.
"Getting 3 skill points per level-up hasn't changed."
"In that case, in theory, I can get a maximum of 300 skill points. If I lose levels after dying and then level up again, could I gain skill points repeatedly?"
That idea suddenly flashed through Aaron's mind.
In the Overlord game, that was obviously impossible. But in this other world, Aaron did not know if he might be able to exploit a bug.
He shook his head.
For now, he shelved that idea. It was not something he needed to think about at the moment.
While the messages on the panel were still there, Aaron used 2 more skill points to learn "Instant Reflection" and "Fourfold Slash of Light."
He planned to hang on to the remaining 1 skill point for emergencies.
At this point,
his status panel had already undergone a complete change.
[Status Sheet]
Player: Aaron
Justice Value: 0 [Neutral]
HP: 23 (1.7%) MP: 13 (1%)
Physical Attack: 23 (1.7%)
Physical Defense: 13 (1%)
Agility: 23 (1.7%)
Magic Attack: 13 (1%)
Magic Defense: 13 (1%)
Overall Resistance: 0 (0%)
Special: 0 (0%)
Total: 9.1%
...
[Ability Sheet]
Innate Ability: [Player]
Overall Level: Lv2
EXP Bar: 0/100
Classes:
Basic Class: Genius Lv1 (Warrior)
Intermediate Class: Sword Saint Lv1
Skill Points: 1
Passive Skills: Item Box, Slashing Damage (1%)
Active Skills:
Warrior – Instant Reflection, Fourfold Slash of Light, Quick Slash
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Aaron quickly scanned the information on the status panel.
Class: Sword Saint
Rank: Intermediate Class
Description: When using slashing-type weapons such as swords, blades, axes, or claws, increases "Slashing Damage." Each level raises it by 1%, up to a maximum of 10%.
(Note: Each level increases HP, Physical Attack, and Agility by 10 points.)
...
Skill: "Instant Reflection"
Cost: None
Description: After attacking, forcibly returns the body to its previous attacking stance.
...
Skill: "Fourfold Slash of Light"
Cost: None
Description: Launches four slashes at once. Attack power may be dispersed, and hit rate is reduced.
...
Skill: "Quick Slash"
Cost: None
Description: Class skill – Quickly unleashes a forward slash, dealing 110% physical damage (Cooldown: 10s).
...
"So it only increases HP, physical attack, and agility, huh. As expected, different classes have different tendencies in which stats they boost. And an intermediate class only provides a 10-point increase per level… basic classes must be even lower."
"Good thing I have 'Genius,' so I can skip the need for basic classes."
"But an intermediate class actually gives a passive?" Aaron's eyes fell on the new effect under "Passive Skills."
Up to 10% extra slashing damage.
How to put it… that passive was just average.
Aaron pondered briefly. "The most surprising part is actually the skills. The difference between the other world's Martial Arts and class skills is way clearer than expected."
"Quick Slash" had explicit damage and cooldown values.
But "Instant Reflection" and "Fourfold Slash of Light" had none of that, only basic descriptions.
"No wonder Ainz took such an interest in Martial Arts. They really are a completely different system from warrior skills in the Overlord game."
That thought left Aaron a bit speechless.
In YGGDRASIL, warrior skills were slightly distinct from the magic system.
Most spells cast by magic casters had no cooldown and only consumed MP, which was why people said "MP is a magic caster's real lifeline."
Of course, high-tier spells and skills also had cooldowns and other requirements.
Warrior-type skills did not consume MP, so they had cooldowns, and some special skills even required MP or had other restrictions.
Martial Arts in this world, however, consumed "Focus," but there was no Focus stat shown on Aaron's status panel. That was something he would have to research on his own.
Rustle, rustle!
Suddenly, people in the stands all around Aaron started standing up, the sudden movement making him blink.
Right after that,
he felt several people in the seats beside him staring at him in surprise—the only one still sitting.
"Ahem."
Aaron cleared his throat lightly, then stood up with a blank expression, following the crowd.
Even if he did not understand what was going on, doing the same thing as everyone else was rarely wrong.
Perhaps because he rose a bit too quickly, his body leaned forward uncontrollably and pitched toward the front.
Aaron hurriedly reached out to grab the shoulder of the person in front of him to steady himself.
Sitting in front of Aaron
was a middle-aged man with brown hair and a full beard, whose appearance gave off a rather fierce impression. Having his shoulder suddenly grabbed—especially with noticeable force—made him feel like it had been intentional.
"What, got a problem, kid?" the brown-haired man asked with clear irritation as he turned his head, clenching his fist.
"Uh, I was just a bit careless."
Aaron's face took on a hint of apology as he withdrew his hand.
"Hmph!" The brown-haired man glared at Aaron hard, as if trying to memorize his face, clearly planning to cause trouble later.
A faint frown tugged at Aaron's brow.
Given his current situation, he was committed to keeping a low profile and did not welcome trouble.
The only reason he had lost his balance just now was that he had suddenly realized his strength had increased quite a bit, and he had not adapted yet.
But that sensation had only lasted a moment.
Aaron lightly clenched his fist, feeling the increased power. "The boost in base stats is reflected in real time by the body. Even though the increase was sudden, it feels like the result of long training."
Lifting his head,
Aaron's gaze passed over the many heads around him and fell on the arena below.
While he had been looking at the status panel, Gazef and Brain had already left the platform.
Everyone had stood up not for them, but because the nobles and royals on the tower stand had risen to leave first—and as commoners, they had to show respect.
Once he understood the reason,
Aaron simply stayed standing along with the rest. This was not the time to stand out.
At least the nobles were not going to give any long-winded speeches.
Aaron glanced at the tower stand again, feeling slightly disappointed.
He had hoped to catch a glimpse of the Golden Princess, but the structure of the tower stand blocked everything from view.
And so they stood—
for a full half hour.
The corner of Aaron's mouth twitched, and he took a deep breath.
The privileged classes really were irritating.
Once the nobles had finally filed out, the solemn atmosphere in the arena quickly gave way to noise again.
Most conversations focused on the outcome of the Warrior Captain versus Nail Clipper battle, and there was plenty of envy as well. After all, regardless of who had won or lost, both men had been invited into the royal castle by the king.
At that moment, the brown-haired man clenched his fist and turned around with a vicious grin, ready to teach that black-haired kid behind him a harsh lesson.
But the seats behind him were already empty.
"Dammit! Ran that fast? You'd better hope I don't run into you again!" The brown-haired man froze for a second, then could not help cursing loudly.