Chapter 129: Master Smith

[Profile]

Name: Cedric Stormrider

Age: 21

Race: Human II

Classes: Luminous Sage (Main), Demon Slayer (2nd), Smith Lv.100/100! (Sub)

Level: Tier 3 - Lv.6

Titles: Son of Heaven, Master Smith (+4)...

System Authority: Lv.8

Aptitude:

Body: EX!

Energy: EX!

Spirit: EX!

Final rating: EX+

Skills:

Actives: Sword Intent Lv.80, Kickboxing (M), Iron Skin (M), Multi-Stab (M), Air-Hop (M), Focus (M), Lightspeed Lv.75

Passives: Elementary Sage Physique (U), Sage's Perception (U), Education Lv.101, Demon Lore (M), Slayer's Mark Lv.17, Sage Arts Lv.60, Marksmanship (M).

Sub-Class Skills: Focus (M), Decode (M), Symbol Mastery (M), Crafting (M), Metallurgy (M), Smith's Blessing (M), Repair (M)

[Mandatory Task:]

: Hell Dive - Survive the Endless Undead Horde for 5 hours twice.

: Rewards - 100% Demon Soul gain, Clearance Streak +1

: Punishment for Failure - Failure Streak +1.

: Record: Clear Streak - 14, Failure Streak - 0

**

Tang! Tang! Tang!

In his personal workshop, Cedric could be seen hammering away at a lump of metal.

He's wearing a sleeveless shirt with a leather apron on top. He also wore protective gear for his head and eyes, loose pants, and boots.

Despite the high temperature of his surroundings caused by the billowing forge near him, Cedric wasn't sweating at all. This is mostly due to his affinity with the fire element so he didn't find it hot here.

In the Smithing Class, he met a man named Euclid Velmont - a short-statured guy due to him possessing the bloodline of a dwarf. However, despite his stout stature, he's one hell of a taskmaster, a really strong one too.

He could lift an entire forge with just a single hand. His hammer was at least 20x heavier than he was but he waved it around like it was some random stick.

The guy was lively and amicable for the most part but whenever the class was actually forging something, he became a taskmaster - the strict and no-nonsense type.

Thanks to Cedric's talent though, Euclid wasn't too hard on him. In fact, he's probably the most generous instructor out there since whenever he does something right, Cedric would receive 200 APs at minimum.

A large portion of the APs he saved so far came from Euclid's class, so you won't hear him complaining.

"Well, there's that at least." Cedric hummed. "I'm a Master Scribe and a Master Smith now. I could do a lot from here on out and I could do more once I register for another Sub-Class."

Since he maxed out his Smith Sub-Class, it's time for him to choose another one. This time however, he didn't need time to pick since he already knew what he was getting.

"System, I choose 'Alchemist' for my next Sub-Class."

[Sub-Class changed to 『Alchemist』!]

『Alchemist』

: Masters of the mystical and transformative arts, Alchemists wield the ancient craft of transmutation to reshape the very essence of matter. Whether turning base metals into gold, brewing elixirs of immortality, or crafting potions that defy the laws of nature, Alchemists are adept at harnessing the secrets of the elements.

This sub-class blends science and sorcery, allowing practitioners to unlock the hidden potential within ordinary substances. With a mastery of flasks, beakers, and arcane symbols, Alchemists navigate the delicate balance between creation and destruction, seeking to unravel the secrets of the cosmos through the ancient science of alchemy.

[Notice! Due to your Sub-Class, you received the respective Class-related skills: Medical Knowledge, Essence Distillation, Diagnostic Eye, and Vitality Infusion.]

[Notice! The Passive Skill:『Medical Knowledge』has been deemed redundant for the User due to the existence of the Passive Skill: 『Education』. The former will be fused with the latter.]

[Passive Skill: 『Education』 leveled up to 102!]

[Notice! The Active Skill: 『Diagnostic Eye』 has been deemed redundant for the User due to the existence of the Passive Skill: 『Sage's Perception』. The former will be fused to the latter.]

[Notice! The Passive Skill: 『Sage's Perception』 cannot level up any further because it's rated as a Unique Skill. To rectify this, the effect of the Active Skill: 『Diagnostic Eye』 will be added to the former and can be utilized to its fullest.]

『Essence Distillation (Lv.O/100)』

: The Alchemist refines natural essences, distilling them into potent concoctions. These essences can be extracted from herbs, minerals, or magical flora, providing a variety of elixirs with effects ranging from healing to temporary enhancements. Essence Distillation showcases the Alchemist's skill in harnessing the intrinsic properties of the world around them.

『Vitality Infusion (Lv.0/100)』

: Harnessing the life-giving properties of nature, the Medicinal Alchemist performs a Vitality Infusion. This skill allows the Alchemist to transfer vitality and resilience to a target, temporarily boosting their endurance and fortitude. Vitality Infusion is a key skill for supporting allies in the midst of battle, reinforcing the Medicinal Alchemist's role as a healer and protector.

**

"So, two out of the four Sub-Class related skills I got were redundant, huh? Oh well, it's not a loss for me anyway." Cedric mused as he felt the changes within him.

The changes weren't noticeable. In fact, if he weren't paying attention he might've completely missed it altogether.

The Medical Knowledge refreshed his memories about the things he already knew and added more to it. With time, he'd eventually discover everything it could offer even if he didn't do anything.

The same goes with the Diagnostic Eye. It essentially just gives him x-ray vision which also points out the possible causes of injuries and so on. With time, his body will adjust to this sensation and he'd be able to use its effect to the fullest.

As for the Essence Distillation and Vitality Infusion, they will need practice. However, he wasn't thinking about enrolling in the Alchemy Class. He'd be fine on his own and this way, he could save up more AUs for future use or just in case he needs them.