Chapter 36: Preparation [2]

Chapter 36: Preparation [2]

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│ S t a t u s W i n d o w ?

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Name: Noah Grey

Age: 16 (+23?)(=39?)

Class: None

Rank: G+

PRIMARY STATS →

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│ Health: F- │ 200/ 200(+10?) Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

│ Mana: G- │ 105/ 105

│ Strength: F │ 250/ 250(+45?)

│ Dexterity: F+

│ Intelligence: ???

│ Mana Capacity: │ 0

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SECONDARY STATS→

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│Armor: G- │ 1

│Resistance: E- │ 20

│Stamina: F

│Charm: E

│Durability: F │ 12

│Flexibility: B

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SKILLS:

-Momentum Transfer [Allows user to...]

-Perception[Allows user to...]

RELICS:

-None

ART:

-None-

Propensity: None

Mysteries:

[Mystery of Teleportation]

Achivments:

[Legendary Achievment! Acquired the mystery of Teleportation!]

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I squinted at my Stats window, feeling my eye twitch involuntarily.

My stats were easily high enough to force a breakthrough from (G+) to (F-).

But it did not increase.

"I'm not saving him. I'm saving you. Now do as you're told."

With a swift push, Luke sent the guy stumbling backward, his message clearly delivered.

"Sorry about that," Luke exclaimed in a slightly raised voice as he and his companion made their exit. "I'll make sure to inform the class about your decision!"

"What was that all about?" James murmured, a confused expression on his face. "That was pretty awkward."

Anastasia turned her face to me, asked curiously, "Is he your friend?"

"Uh, Luke?" I queried, slightly taken aback. "No, he's not my friend."

Observing our surroundings, a sense of determination washed over me.

"Well, now let's go and retrieve our smart bracelets", I declared, eager to move forward with our own plans.

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The smart bracelets, enchanted artifacts born from the fusion of engineering and magic, held within them a trinity of functions.

First and foremost, they served as a tally, keeping track of the wearer's hard-earned points.

These points were garnered by eliminating monsters.

Secondly, they acted as communication amulets, connecting wearers effortlessly with their trusted comrades.

Similar to the convenience of a smartwatch, these bracelets bridged distances and facilitated swift and efficient coordination within the group.

But perhaps the most intriguing aspect was the third function.

Each smart bracelet shared a mystical bond with a Platinum relic safeguarded by the academy.

In the face of elimination, this bond would be conjured, instantly whisking the students back to a safe haven while simultaneously summoning a temporary D ranked shield, shielding them from harm for a fleeting yet crucial period of time.

Yes, the Platinum relic possessed a fascinating ability akin to teleportation, just like the [Mystery of Teleportation].

But, a significant difference distinguished the two.

The Platinum ranked relic, intertwined with the smart bracelets, had its limitations firmly rooted within the specific region of the academy.

Its teleportation capabilities were confined solely to this designated area, adhering to the inherent nature of teleportation relics.

On the other hand, [Mystery of Teleportation] held a far more versatile and boundless potential.

It had the ability to transport its user to any desired location in visible space-time axes, unhindered by spatial boundaries or mana consumption.

Its unlimited number of uses granted an unparalleled freedom of movement.

Nevertheless, this extraordinary power came with a caveat. The limits of [Mystery of Teleportation] was tied to the user themselves, requiring them to possess the necessary skill and knowledge to wield this gift.

"Next, please," the receptionist's voice abruptly pulled me back to reality, jolting me awake from my daydreams.

With a determined stride, I made my way to the front of the line, the anticipation of what lay ahead heightening my senses.

"Please hand over any food rations you may be carrying, as well as any relics or contraband", the receptionist instructed, her voice firm but not unkind.

"No problem", I responded, retrieving my dimensional bracelet.

This nifty device held an assortment of essential items, neatly tucked away within its mystical confines.

But, I knew all too well that the most important item of all resided on my right hand, concealed in a glove.

Carefully, I extended my hand and handed over the dimensional bracelet to the receptionist, observing as she began to unpack its contents one by one.

The anticipation grew with each item she revealed.

"Here you go," the receptionist announced, her voice tinged with a hint of professionalism.

She handed me the smart bracelet, its presence tangible in my hand.

Examining the white-colored bracelet, I slipped it onto my right arm, securing it firmly in place.

Its sleek design boasted a small, multifunctional monitor reminiscent of a smartwatch.

For instance, we were also assigned a red band on our arm to indicate that we belonged to class A1.

But, it seemed unnecessary as it would became quite apparent when encountering students from other classes that they are not part of our class. Instantly, we could distinguish them without needing to inspect their bands or smart bracelts

I uttered under my breath, "Nano, Hack."

[Affirmative, initiating hacking sequence]

"What did you say?", James asked, his curious gaze fixed on me as he approached from the side.

With a quick recovery, I feigned nonchalance. "Oh, nothing important. Did you manage to get your own smart bracelet?"

James nodded, a glimmer of excitement lighting up his eyes. "Yes, indeed. Ready to step into the battlefield?"

A grin crept across my face as adrenaline coursed through my veins. "Absolutely."