Qiu Jin Wei
(" I wonder ... ?")
(" How strong is Xi an actually is ?")
(" I've seen his swordsmanship a few times on the battlefield before ." )
(" But now that I think about it , he's never actually shown his true skill before .")
Whilst walking down the path towards the clearing Jin and Xi an went to their own place of mind.
(" Elise open the System's tab .")
[[ Confirmed ]]
[[ Subject : Xi an ]]
[[ Age : 17 ]]
[[ Class : Swordsman ]]
[[ Hidden Class : Master Swordsman ]]
[[ Extra Class : Rider ]]
(" Elise , what's the difference between the normal Swordsman class and the Master Swordsman class ?")
[[ Answer : The Master Swordsman class is one of the final evolution of the Swordsman Class ]]
[[ A Master Swordsman is those who are able to form his own special Sword Intent ]]
[[ Only after rigorous training and battle can one be enlightened in the way of the sword ]]
[[ When one reached the highest level of Swordsmanship can they form their own Sword Intent ]]
[[ Each Master Swordsman Swords Intent is unique , they are the soul and embodiment of their sword ]]
[[ Only when a person reaches the highest level of swordsmanship can form their Sword Intent ]]
(" Elise can you show me Xi an's status ?" )
[[ Processing ... ]]
[[ Confirmed ]]
[[ Status ]]
Xi an
Strength : 54
Agility : 70
intelligence : 20
Stamina : 90
(" Ans show my status right next to his on comparison .")
[[ Confirmed ]]
Qiu Jin Wei
Strength : 103
Agility : 106
intelligence : 105
Stamina : 211
(" Wait a minute .")
(" Elise didn't you told me that all of my base stats are capped at 100 ?")
(" When did it increase pass the limit ?")
[[ Answer : The Host has broken through the base limit through the live and death battle ]]
[[ Also Strength is not determined by status alone ]]
[[ Its also thanks to Creed ]]
(" What do you mean Elise ?")
<{ Its quite simple dearest Host }>
<{ The System is the basic tool given to every otherworlder to adapt to the new laws of the current world but to also show them their progress and assist them in their path on becoming stronger }>
<{ As The System has informed you once before }>
<{ There are many kinds of Systems in the world }>
<{ The System is formed to suite their Host's characteristics }>
<{ Everyone has their own respective talents and abilities , thus not every person has equal chances nor strength }>
<{ Since the Host has broken the mortal limits imposed by this world }>
<{ Thus a different entity is needed to support the changes in the Host's state }>
(" Does that mean that every time I managed to break the limits set upon me , a new System will be born ?")
[[ Answer : It is uncertain that such an event will took place as the birth of a new System and a Host having more than one System itself is an oddity itself ]]
<{ In short I'm a special case even comparing to those within the confines of this world }>
(" Okay then , lets stop here .")
(" Now back to the topic at hand .")
[[ ? ]]
<{ Since the System suddenly went quiet I'll explain it in its stead }>
<{ The Host has superior base stats compared to Xi an in his base stat }>
<{ Normally The Host will get a crushing victory , However... }>
<{ Strength is not something that can be measured by numbers alone }>
<{ I hope you managed to last more than ten rounds , Dearest Host }>
(" What do you mean ?")
<{ Oh poor Host , he doesn't realize his walking towards his own humiliation }>
<{ I might help you if you begged on your knees }>
(" There it is , the so called sarcastic tone .")
(" Enough with the sarcasm what do you mean by that ?")
<{ Even though your base stat is far above Xi an"s , he is a Master Swordsman }>
(" Yes , but what does that have to do with my current situation ?")
<{ You really don't get it do you Host }>
<{ A Master Swordsman's Strength relies entirely on his Swordsmanship not his base status }>
<{ Does that ring a bell }>
(" So your telling me that despite doubling and almost tripling my status , I will loose to Xi an simply because I haven't learn any actual Swords Skill !")
<{ There it is }>
<{ That's the expression I've been looking for }>
<{ The confusion , the fear paired with a hint of desperation }>
<{ This is the face I've been looking forward to witness }>
<{ I wonder what do you intent to do now , Dearest Host }>
(" Why didn't you tell me about this sooner Creed !")
<{ Why would I , and besides its your vault for being over confident with your meager abilities , Dearest Host }>
(" Damn !!!! " )
<{ Oh right , I forgot to mention this earlier but }>
<{ Your friend over there seems to be shaking in anticipation }>
<{ Almost as if he's been waiting for this forever now }>
<{ I suggest you stay vigilant dear Host , You might accidentally perish by his blade }>
A cold sweat suddenly poured down from my head covering my entire body with sweat . I began to shiver in both anxiety and excitement.
(" Elise what are my chances of defeating Xi an ?")
[[ Answer : Since the Host excels most as an assassin , the Host have a high chance of winning in a one on one fight ]]
[[ With the overall situation accounted for , the Host has an 80% chance of victory ]]
[[ However that only applies in a battle to the death ]]
[[ Since Assassin's are proficient in killing not dueling ]]
(" I won't kill Xi an !")
(" He is a valuable comrade to me !")
(" Besides the mission clearly stated as winning a duel against him , not eliminating him !")
[[ Then the Host currently only has a 15% chance of winning ]]
(" Why ?")
[[ Because holding back and not killing the opponent is harder than simply killing them ]]
<{ Remember Host , mercy is the Virtue only the strong and powerful can hope to afford }>
<{ Also the mission the System gave to the Host is defeating Xi an in a swordsmanship duel }>
<{ Thus the Host must only use swordsmanship during the duel }>
<{ If not the mission counts as a failure }>
<{ Does that skims the surface a little }>
(" Okay thanks for the information Creed , Elise .")
(" But my swordsmanship is not based on any actual martial arts school nor teaching .")
(" Wouldn't he found out my weakness during our duel ?")
[[ Answer : The Host can simply say that , the Host has created a new form of swordsmanship ]]
[[ However the Host's current swordsmanship is too crude to be called an actual technique ]]
[[ Thus if the Host wants to win this duel , the Host must either find enlightenment during combat or the Host must quickly master another form of swordsmanship before the duel began ]]
(" Then its clear what I must do .")
(" Elise open the System shop .")
[[ Confirmed ]]
[[ The Host currently has 15000 Points ]]
(" Elise can you scan Xi an and figure out what technique he mastered ?")
[[ Answer : the current level of the System is unable to find the answer ]]
(" What about you Creed ?")
<{ What ? }>
(" What is your function exactly ?")
(" You gave me different tasks than Elise , but what are your functions exactly ?")
<{ Well you've never asked me before dearest Host }>
(" How come you didn't just tell me Creed ?")
<{ Why should I , you've been mean to me ! }>
<{ You're always bullying me , and you never let me have any fun ! }>
(" Alright sorry for not asking you sooner , I won't be rude to you anymore .")
<{ And . }>
(" I'll let you have fun more , as long as you don't harm someone else .")
<{ Fine then , deal }>
(" Now would you please tell me .")
<{ Alright since you asked nicely , I'll tell you }>
<{ After completing the task I gave you , you will get rewards based on the amount of blood you've spilled , the amount of enemies you've felled and most importantly the amount of Desire you've fulfilled }>
(" What do you mean by desires ?")
<{ Its quite simple actually , you just need to fulfill your inner most desires as much as you can and I'll shall bear witness to it first hand }>
<{ Of course I would prefer if you commit extreme acts of pleasure }>
<{ But its up to you , dearest Host }>
<{ If you want an example I could show you some }>
(" Okay that's enough no need to show me more I get it .")
(" By the way Creed what kind of rewards do I currently have ?")
<{ The Host currently has unlocked the Blood Lust skill , Perk Berserker , Perk Second Wind , Skill Blood Exchange }>
(" Alright Creed give me a brief explanation of every skill and perk , and make it quick .")
<{ Alright no need to be so assertive , The Blood Lust skill allows you too disrupt your enemy's senses through fear of drowning from a sea of blood }>
<{ The Berserker Perk allows you to increase your strength with every damage you take }>
<{ Perk Second Wind allows the Host to directly awoken from being stunned nor downed by the enemy }>
<{ Last but not least The Blood Exchange Skill allows the host to trade Blood essence for items , skill etc }>
(" Then , how many blood essence do I have right now ?")
<{ The Host has 15 Blood Essence }>
<{ Would you like to buy something dearest Host , I'll give you a special price }>
(" Alright then I'll take the Blood Sword enchantment .")
<{ That'll be 12 Blood Essence }>
<{ All you need to do is make a small cut on your wrist and I'll handle the rest }>
(" Okay .")
I took out my dagger and sliced my wrist . Blood came gushing out formed into drops floating towards Creed. As Creed collected my blood essence , I felt tired and dizzy .
Creed devoured those blood essence in a flash .
<{ Delicious }>