{Blacksmith ‹0/100›} (Level 1)
{With this class, you cannot forge godly weapons but a practical and durable weapon is no problem. The combat capabilities of this class are very low as such don't expect to win against a dragon with a forging hammer. Unable to equip any weapons except Hammer-types. Forge Rank Limit: E and D.}
Venus had his arms crossed and face twisted in thought.
"Open Blacksmith skill tree."
The window flashed as it displayed the skill tree of Blacksmith class. The skill tree resembled a very complex constellation, there were 30 skills in total.
Venus spent quite some time reading and comprehending the skills, most of them were passive skills with a few active here and there. In the end, he chose to spend the 3 free skill points unlocking three skills.
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{Hammer Mastery ‹Neophyte 1/5›} (Passive)
+2 Strength
+2 Vitality
+2 Dexterity.
» You can now swing a forging hammer like a newbie. Keep practising!
» Mastery: 0.0% (Neophyte)
{War Hammer Arts ‹Neophyte 1/5›} (Passive)
+3 Strength
+4 Vitality
» War Hammer Arts is a set of stances taught to every beginner who wishes to use War Hammers in fights.
» Mastery: 0.0% (Neophyte)
{Iron Burst ‹Neophyte 1/5›} (Active) (Chargeable)
» Slam the Hammer into the ground causing a 2-metre wide shockwave to KnockBack enemies for 3-metre. Deal 20% weapon damage.
» Heavier foes require more MP.
» Cost: 5 MP
» Cooldown: 20 seconds
» Mastery: 0.0% (Neophyte)
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Venus nodded in satisfaction after seeing his work, "This is good. Now to try these skills."
He rose to his feet then moved away from the bonfire, "Inventory."
A white screen materialised before him, a total of 10 boxes were shown on it, of which 6 were occupied. He scratched his black head and asked, "Where's the hammer?"
[Host doesn't have a hammer.]
"Really? I thought I would get a starter pack for the first time equipping a class."
[Host, this is Hell Mode. Don't expect too much.]
"System, please say that you have a shop?" His hope was crushed when the system replied negatively. There was gloom forming around him. How am I going to fight an enemy if don't even have a damn hammer!?
[System does have an Equipment Gacha.]
"Cool! Open it," he said cheekily.
[Keep in mind that chances of drawing nothing are extremely high. And each spin costs 1000 System Points although the first time is free.]
The gacha machine which appeared was the same as the class gacha. 'Turn the dial to play. (Free)' was written on the display screen. He was about to turn the dial when suddenly he came to a halt. Swiftly, his hand fished out the pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lighted one.
And thus, he began his ritual of smoking before playing gacha. After flinging the butt, he hastily turned the dial as if afraid that his boosted luck would disappear.
The noise it created was akin to that of a vacuum cleaner. Soon the ball dropped and glowed brightly.
[Congratulations! You have drawn the Flaming Hammer of Vulcan.]
"Holy shit! Woohoo! Cigarettes and lung cancer rocks!!" Venus was jumping in the air while the system was real quiet.
[I am questioning everything I know about the universe right now.]
From the inventory, Venus quickly tapped on the hammer and read its description.
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{Flaming Hammer of Vulcan} (Rank S) (Magic)
+130 Strength
+115 Vitality
+100 Dexterity
+90 Magic
» The Flaming Hammer of Vulcan is said to be created by the God of Forge, Vulcan itself.
» This hammer can be used to both forge and fight.
» Extendable handle.
» 30% chance of increase in item's grade when forged by this hammer.
» 3% chance of increase in the rank of the item.
» {Fire God's Blessing} (Passive)
– Control the temperature of flames.
» {Flaming Hammer} (Active)
– Cover your hammer in flames and mould steel in any shape you desire or burn and crush the enemies at the same time. Weapon strikes deal 350% more damage.
– Any skill used with Flaming Hammer gains fire element.
» Cost: 10 MP p/s
» Cooldown: 1 hour
» Durability: 4000/4000
» Requirements: 150 Strength, 130 Vitality, 125 Dexterity (Cannot Equip)
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A whistle filled with awe escaped his mouth. He could not wait to be able to use this hammer and strike down his foes. Nevertheless, disappointment was clear on his cream-white face after knowing that he did not meet the requirements.
"Looks like I have to roll gacha again." His fingers ruffled his dark hair in frustration.
Once again, the gacha machine was summoned whose owner was currently smoking another cigarette while muttering, "God of Cancer, I sacrifice a part of my lungs to you. Please let me draw a hammer which matches my requirements."
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As soon as he flicked the butt, his fingers twisted the dial. A familiar noise later, another ball dropped and shone; triggering a new prompt.
[Congratulations! You have obtained Beginner Forging Hammer.]
[System Points: 2000]
[Is this really Hell Mode!? Am I malfunctioning or is it the gacha that is malfunctioning!? Nothing is making sense!]
"Bro, chill out. Everything will make sense once you praise and pray to the God of Cancer." He preached, his tone soft and religious, his palms pointing to the sky and eyes seeing upwards as though he could see his God.
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The system gave up on trying to make sense out of this nonsense. Never had it thought that there would come a day when it would see such an unreasonable person. It was almost tempted to smoke a cigarette and become a follower too… if it was not loyal to its creators.
Venus tapped on the box which contained his Beginner Forging Hammer, equipping and reading the description.
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{Beginner Forging Hammer} (Rank D) (Magic)
+2 Strength
+3 Dexterity
+3 Vitality
» Deals 200% damage respective to your strength.
» A hammer which can be used in both combat and forged.
» Durability: 40/40
»Requirements: 8 Strength, 8 Vitality, 8 Dexterity (Equippable)
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He inspected the weapon/tool from front and back. He held the handle with both hands and twisted it. The leather brown handle shot out, extending until it reached his waist from the ground.
The knowledge on the use of hammer he got from {Hammer Mastery} and {War Hammer Arts} was only basic stances on how to swing a hammer. Nonetheless, for an amateur who never held a hammer, it was perfect.
The system had told him that the knowledge he received
from the skills was not perfect. It was just like how one memorised the math formulae but do not understand them without putting them into practice.
He swung the hammer according to a stance from {War Hammer Arts}.
[War Hammer Arts: 1.0% (Neophyte)]
"Oooooooh it increased!"
He practised different stances and swung the hammer a few times. Watching the mastery go up as he worked out was very satisfying and addictive. He did not stop until the system remarked.
[War Hammer Arts: 10.0%]
[Host, system suggests that you sleep now. It is 2:00 AM at the moment, if you continue to practice then you would too tired and wake up late, wasting precious time sleeping which could be used doing something more productive.]
"Hoh~ Are you worried about me?" Venus' mocking smile was grating on the system's nerves, "Have you finally fallen for my charms and couldn't see me tiring myself like this?"
[…Host, it is my duty to help and guide you. Nevertheless, you are free to do as you like, it does not concern me after I have made a suggestion.]
"Well, well, well, who would have thought the emotionless system is a tsundere?" His tone was truly annoying to the system, "Alright, my dear system I'll do as you say. After I have tried the last skill."
The system ignored him knowing that he would continue to be annoying if it replied.
Venus inhaled and exhaled a few times, preparing himself for his next action. The hammer was raised overhead, bringing it down with all his might as he shouted, "Iron Burst!"
The hammer thudded against the ground, creating a shockwave, travelling outward and knocking the grass, pebbles and a few unfortunate bugs.
He could feel himself get tired and something being drained from him. He checked his status and found his MP was decreased by 5 Points.
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Name: Venus Atlanta
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Level: 1 (0/100)
Race: Human
Class: Blacksmith (0/100)
[Statistics]
HP: 20/20
MP: 100/105 (+100)
Strength: 3 (+5) (+2)
Dexterity: 6 (+2) (+3)
Vitality: 6 (+6) (+3)
Agility: 3
Intelligence: 10 (+10)
Magic: 0 (+5)
Spirit: 0 (+5)
Charm: 8
Luck: Error
[Abilities]
+10 Intelligence
+5 Magic
+5 Spirit
+100 MP
» Charm doubles when trying to communicate with a herbivore.
» Gain the ability to understand Herbivores.
» Effectiveness of elemental magic will increase by ×1.5.
» Any class related to nature will gain ×1.5 more EXP.
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He stretched yawning, his feet brought him near the bonfire. He fuelled it with a few branches, then moved the little bird from his hood to his chest. The hood covered his head and fastened around his neck, he lay down as a sigh of comfort left his lips.
"Good night, my dear little system." he said in an
annoyingly adorable tone, "Make sure you dream about me."
[Fuck you, Host.]
"Ara ara~ I am not ready for it yet. Let's take it slow for now alright?" He submerged into the dreamscape while his lips curved into a smirk.
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The system was barely resisting the temptation to use one of its features and cut him into millions of pieces.