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Chapter 22 - Main Quest: Dual Blades Selected

As he was checking his dual blades, suddenly a notification popped up in front of his eyes with an AI voice describing the details:

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[System Notification]

Main Quest: Weapon Mastery

Objective: Select a weapon and achieve mastery in its usage.

Mastery Levels:

- Beginner Mastery: 0/10

- Adept Mastery: 0/25

- Expert Mastery: 0/50

- Legendary Mastery: 0/100

Difficulty Level: High

Your current mastery level is Beginner (0/10). Engage in combat, train diligently, and defeat formidable opponents to gain experience and progress through the levels of mastery. Each level will bring you closer to unlocking the full potential of the selected weapon.

Rewards:

- Beginner Mastery: Upon successful completion, a skill related to the weapon will be granted.

- Adept Mastery: Unique reward upon mastery.

- Expert Mastery: Unique reward upon mastery.

- Legendary Mastery: Unique reward upon mastery.

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As Hee-Joon watched the main quest pop up, after carefully checking its contents, he decided to choose Dual Blades as his main weapon. The thrill of wielding two blades simultaneously resonated with him, and he felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of mastering this unique fighting style.

However, as he was contemplating his choice, another system notification abruptly appeared with a distinct sound effect.

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[System Notification: Dual Blades Selected]

Equipping the Dual Blades as your primary weapon grants a permanent increase of 1 point to all your stats. These bonuses remain in effect as long as you wield the weapon.

[Additionally, as you advance in mastery levels, the stats of the Dual Blades will adjust accordingly.]

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As Hee-Joon observed the system notification, his curiosity led him to check his updated stats. Opening his status window, he eagerly scanned through the displayed information and discovered that indeed, his stats had been altered, each one showing an increase of one point, and the new slot was adjusted as a weapon as Dual Blades.

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[STATUS WINDOW]

Name: Hee-Joon

Title: None

Level: 5

HP: 500

- Strength: 26+1↑

- Agility: 16+1↑

- Stamina: 18+1↑

- Intelligence: 12+1↑

- Mana Power (MP): 22+1↑

Attribute: None

Skill: None

Weapon: Dual Blades(Equipped)

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Hee-Joon carefully closed the glowing status window that had materialized before him. His heart raced with anticipation as he witnessed a single stat point increase after wielding the dual blade, a weapon he had yet to fully grasp.

The surge of excitement coursed through his veins, filling him with a sense of empowerment. He couldn't wait to dive into the combat training that awaited him, eager to explore the depths of his newfound abilities.

As the other trainees completed their selection of basic low-grade weapons, a ripple of anticipation spread through the room.

The instructor, a seasoned warrior with an air of authority, took a decisive step forward. His commanding presence demanded attention, and all eyes turned toward him.

"Alright, everyone," the instructor's voice boomed, cutting through the charged atmosphere.

"It's time to form groups based on your preferred fighting style. Those who excel in magic, gather on the left side. Those who favor weapons, gather on the right side." the instructor continued.

Hee-Joon's gaze swept across the room, observing his fellow trainees in the midst of making their choices. The room buzzed with whispers and hurried movements as alliances began to take shape.

Hyun-Soo joined the ranks of the magic fighting style department. It came as no surprise to Hee-Joon, considering Hyun-Soo's power of manipulating flames.

Now, gathered in their respective groups, the trainees awaited the wisdom and guidance of their instructors. The room grew hushed as the instructors took their positions, ready to impart the fundamental knowledge of combat. The air crackled with anticipation, tangible energy that filled the space.

The lead instructor, a seasoned warrior Instructor Kim, stepped forward, his commanding presence capturing the attention of every trainee. With a calm yet authoritative voice, he addressed the room

"Today, we will begin by teaching you the basic fighting style that aligns with your selected weapon. These foundational techniques will serve as the cornerstone of your abilities, enabling you to effectively conquer low-level dungeons."

Instructor Kim's words resonated deeply with the trainees. They understood the significance of this moment, recognizing that the skills they were about to learn would be instrumental in their journey as dungeon fighters.

The instructor's choice to start with the basics was met with understanding and appreciation, as it provided a solid foundation upon which they could build their future expertise.

"As you progress in your journey," Instructor Kim continued, "you will have the opportunity to further refine and upgrade your fighting style."

"Each one of you possesses unique awakenings and powers, making your paths distinct from one another, so you will need to completely understand yourself" Mr. Kim continued.

"Now, let's talk about elemental awakenings," Instructor Kim continued, his gaze sweeping across the room.

"Fire, air, water, and earth-based awakenings are among the most common types. However, their true power lies in the unique applications each individual can discover through their mana output and level of awakening." the instructor continued.

A trainee named Ji-Hoon raised his hand, his eyes shining with curiosity. "Instructor, what kind of abilities can we expect to learn with our elemental awakenings?"

Instructor Kim smiled, "Great question, Ji-Hoon. Let's start with fire-based awakenings. You will learn to harness the elemental flames within you, channeling them into powerful attacks."

"One of the simple yet effective techniques you'll master is the fireball. It's a versatile projectile that can be hurled at your enemies, engulfing them in searing flames." instructor pictured how a fireball works.

A murmur of excitement rippled through the room as trainees exchanged glances, imagining the sheer force behind a blazing fireball. Instructor Kim's gaze shifted to another trainee, Soo-Min, who had a keen interest in air-based awakenings.

"Soo-Min, for those with an affinity for air-based awakenings, you will unlock the ability to manipulate the very currents around you," Instructor Kim explained.

"One of the basic attacks you will learn is the gust strike. By focusing your mana, you can create powerful gusts of wind to strike at your opponents, knocking them off balance or even propelling yourself to higher vantage points." The instructor continued further.

Soo-Min's eyes widened, her imagination already envisioning the possibilities of wielding such control over the air. Nearby, Hyun-Woo, whose awakening was water-based, leaned forward eagerly.

"Instructor Kim, what about water-based awakenings?" Hyun-Woo asked, his voice filled with anticipation.

Instructor Kim nodded, "With water-based awakenings, you will become the master of liquid currents. A simple yet versatile attack you will learn is the water whip. By manipulating water with your mana, you can create a whip-like construct that can strike your enemies with both speed and precision."

Finally, Instructor Kim turned his attention to Seo-Yeon, whose awakening was earth-based.

"Seo-Yeon, for those attuned to earth-based awakenings, you will possess incredible control over the very ground beneath your feet," Instructor Kim explained.

"One of the basic attacks you will learn is the earth tremor. By channeling your mana, you can cause the earth to shake and rupture, creating shockwaves that can knock your enemies off balance or even immobilize them." the instructor replied.

"But remember," Instructor Kim emphasized, "these are just the basics. As you progress in your awakening and gain a deeper understanding of your powers, you will have the opportunity to modify and enhance these attacks, adapting them to suit your individual style and strategy."