[+1 Focus]
Lumiel was thinking about what job class he will train next. As such, he thought that it would be good to learn the Lycanthrope firsthand.
They were the tribe that wields the beast's will and can shapeshift like the Druids. He thought that it will be a good start to have such a job class first.
There was still time and so he needed to learn everything he can.
He was thinking about whether he will choose the Druid shaman or the Lycanthrope but he choose the Lycanthrope job class first. He would take his time and get strong as soon as possible.
He traveled to the Lycanthrope Halls and saw the majestic face of a wolf on the flag. A seal of the wolf was hung on the fluttering flags on top of the building.
He saw that the building was well-designed with tribal signs and has an aura of Lycanthropes. A tribal design was what orchestrated the building.
He soon entered and then saw many persons with furry pelts on their necks. Others have wolf helmets with them on their heads.
They also have weapons that were bladed and claw. Ranging from swords to clawed weapons. Others have two-handed weapons like great swords or long swords.
He then inquired on the desk located on the side and saw a man in his thirties. Furry pelted on his back and was as tall as a bear. Arthas then asked to take the exam for the job class.
"Touch the ball sir," he said.
Lumiel then touched the ball on the side and it glowed with radiant yellow. He was tested with his affinity and it was confirmed.
"You have the job class affinity for the Lycanthrope. Well done," he said then handed him a paper.
"Fill up the test paper sir then proceed to the training field," he said to him.
"Okay sir," Arthas replied.
"Wait, every newbie recruit will be handed with newbie skill pages. Here," he said then gave him 4 skill pages. It has skills of Lycanthropy with it.
[Skill: Beast aura - white]
[Skill: Summon raven]
[Skill: Summon wolf]
[Skill: Wild instinct]
Lumiel filled it up and then used the skill pages which were put in the skill book. The skills were then bound with him and were ready to be used anytime.
He went to the training fields and saw many candidates for the said exam. Young ones who were his age were also there standing and waiting for their turn to be tested.
"Defeat the novice instructor and you will get additional 2 skill pages. Each test will have 2 skill pages as a reward with greater difficulty each time you ascend to a higher test," said the instructor for their test.
The recruits then turned energetic and they were encouraged to beat the instructor up. With them wanting to have another 2 skill pages added to their books. More skills, more prowess they say.
They soon one by one dueled the instructor and others lost; others nearly won. It was a brutal duel leaving battered black and blue students.
They thought the first test would be easy but it was not; all their thinking was wrong. They were looking at the prize but didn't have the power to back it up. It will be an arduous task to defeat the instructor with just the skills available.
The latest student who was fighting came rolling to the ground several times before stopping. The other students were baffled and intimidated. They wanted to back out all of a sudden.
It was then his time had come and he prepared for a duel. All was at stake and he needs to win. His skills were for a beginner and as a starting skill, it was not half bad. It was freely given to newbies after all.
He then read the skill books and he saw them inscribed with information.
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Skill name: Beast aura - white
Description: Emits a white aura that can make you shapeshift.
Effects: Can shapeshift to a wolf or raven.
Cool down: 30 seconds
Duration: 1 minute
Damage type: Physical
Skill type: Buff
Mana cost: 30
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Skill name: Summon raven
Description: Summon 1 raven that pecks the enemy's eyes.
Effects: A raven that deals 1 damage and has 50 health points that have normal attack speed.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Duration: 1 minute
Damage type: Physical
Skill type: Active
Mana cost: 10
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Skill name: Summon wolf
Description: Summon 1 wolf that attacks enemies.
Effects: Summon a wolf that deals 2 to 5 damage on a normal attack speed with 100 health points.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Duration: 1 minute
Damage type: Physical
Skill type: Active
Mana cost: 30
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Skill name: Wild instincts
Description: Sharpen your instincts and grant you beastly instincts that help you in battle.
Effects: Gives you wild savagery in battle. Gives +25% attack speed and +25% reaction speed in the entire duration.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Duration: 1 minute
Damage type: Physical
Skill type: Buff
Mana cost: 50
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It was then the test of skill will soon start. He faced the instructor and he has a sword with him. Wolf helm and a pelt like other instructors. Lumiel was calm at the moment. He will soon prove whether he was worthy or not for the prize.
"Defeat me and you will ascend from newbie to novice. There will be skill books given after passing as well as unlocking the newbie skill pages ready to be purchased," he said.
"Aye, sir!"
"Use the wooden sword, we will begin the test," he said then scoffed.
As being called the weakest student in the academy, he didn't expect much from him. He might as well as surrender after a few beatings from him.
Truth be told, he was still weak. But as for his title, it will change soon.
Lumiel then grabbed the sword then readied to battle him. He watched his test coordinator use the skill Wild instinct and then Summon wolf and Summon raven. He then let out a mist from his body which means he was using the beast's aura.
He dashed towards him with his sword and then they clashed. The instructor was attacking him with slashes and he was repelling him. In his utter shock, he was standing toe to toe with him. Able to hold his sword against him.
Not just that, he was parrying and deflecting his blows like a sparring partner.
"The heck? How?" he accidentally muttered.
Lumiel then smirked like never been before. Dashing towards him and the instructor slashed. Arthas then turned to a raven as he evaded the slash then turned back to a human as he kicked him in the chest.
Uhuk!
The instructor was forcefully driven to the side after letting out air from his lungs. He turned into a wolf and then attacked Lumiel. Lumiel turned to raven and then flew on top. Making him turn into a human and making a vertical chop on his back.
Summoning a wolf that leaped towards the instructor as it bites him. Lumiel recalled the wolf then he turned into a wolf also. Making two wolves attack the instructor.
They dashed and swerved as they ran towards him. The instructor then turned into a human and summoned a raven and wolf. They went clashing with his summons.
Lumiel then used Wild instincts and turned human. With the boost on the attack speed and reaction speed, he rotated and slashed the wolf with his sword. Making him send it away with a slash. It then whimpered with his attack and its health was reduced.
Lumiel then attacked the instructor and summoned a wolf that attacked him. Making him block the teeth with his sword. The wolf then was recalled and Lumiel then dashed towards him. Kicking him on the chin upwards and he was sent flying.
Slamming his body on the ground head first. The testing ground became silent after what happened.
They didn't think that he was the weakest. Their standards became high after seeing that the weakest defeated the instructor. Thinking that they will easily pass the test with the weakest passing it. And that was their greatest foolishness ever since.
Lumiel then let out air with a sigh. Two skill books will be his.
"You won against the instructor! You will be rewarded with 2 skill pages. As well as unlocking the novice skill pages for you to purchase," the instructor said for him to know.
"Damn, I underestimated you; you passed! You are now a novice lycanthrope. Congratulations!" he added.
"Yey," Lumiel said with a low voice.
"From here on, there will be 3 stages in novice test for ascending to adept. More will come the higher the rank. Enjoy the 2 skill pages and rest for now," he said to him.
Lumiel then went to the desk and he was handed 2 skill pages. It was the Skill: Sense life signs and the Skill: Beast aura - green.
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Skill name: Sense life signs
Description: It will make you detect all living creatures in a radius.
Effects: Will detect life signs in a 100-meter radius.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Duration: 10 seconds
Skill type: Buff
Mana cost: 15
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Skill name: Beast aura - green
Description: It will make you release a green misty aura.
Effects: Will make you shapeshift into a werewolf. A werewolf that has 100% attack damage, +50% attack speed, +50% reaction speed, and 125% health points of your current health.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Duration: 1 minute
Damage type: Physical
Skill type: Buff
Mana cost: 30
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