Adrian blinked as the notifications echoed in his mind, signaling the completion of his mission. The tension of the battle and the weight of his class choice had kept him on edge, but now that it was done, a wave of relief washed over him.
He focused on the rewards, intrigued by the possibilities they presented.
Ding! You have received 100,000 Seduction Points (SP).
Ding! You have one chance to choose a skill from the system shop.
Adrian considered the immense amount of SP he had just gained. It was more than he had ever seen before, and the potential for what he could acquire with it was vast. But it was the opportunity to choose a skill from the system shop that truly excited him.
The system shop had a wide range of abilities, from combat techniques to supportive spells, and Adrian knew that this was a rare chance to pick something that could further enhance his power as a Draconian Spellblade.
"System, open the skill shop," Adrian commanded, his voice steady despite the anticipation building inside him.
A holographic interface appeared before his eyes, displaying an array of skills organized by category—Offensive, Defensive, Utility, and Special.
He scrolled through the options, each one more enticing than the last. He knew that this decision, much like his class selection, would shape his future. After a few minutes of careful consideration, he narrowed it down to a few key skills.
Elemental Mastery: Increases the potency of all elemental attacks and allows the user to manipulate multiple elements simultaneously.
Phase Step: A high-level movement skill that allows the user to phase through solid objects and move in short bursts of invisibility, perfect for dodging attacks or setting up surprise strikes.
Mana Surge: A passive ability that drastically increases mana regeneration and allows the user to channel mana at an accelerated rate during combat.
Dragon's Might: A powerful buff that temporarily enhances all physical and magical abilities, imbuing the user with the strength and ferocity of a dragon.
Ethereal Blade: Summons a spectral blade that strikes with the force of pure mana, ignoring physical defenses and dealing significant damage to both health and mana.
Adrian carefully reviewed the skills in the system shop, weighing his options. He already had a strong arsenal of offensive and defensive abilities, and his mana control had been greatly enhanced by the Draconian Spellblade class. However, he wanted something that could give him an edge in both offense and defense, amplifying his overall combat prowess.
One skill in particular caught his eye: Dragon's Might. It was a powerful buff that temporarily enhanced all physical and magical abilities, imbuing the user with the strength and ferocity of a dragon. It would make him even more formidable in battle, pushing his power to new heights when needed most.
After a moment of contemplation, Adrian made his decision.
"System, I choose Dragon's Might," he declared.
Ding! Skill Acquired: Dragon's Might.
As the system confirmed his choice, Adrian felt a surge of power within himself, as if a dragon's strength was now at his fingertips.
With his new power in hand, Adrian turned to his family and allies, ready to continue his journey. He had leveled up, chosen his class, and gained a powerful new skill—but the challenges ahead would only grow more intense.
He then asked the system to show his updated stats, which appeared as follows:
Name: Adrian Everhart
Age: 18
Level: 7 → 10
Title: Head of Everhart Manor, Draconian hatchling
Stats:
Health Points (HP): 450 → 530
Mana Points (MP): 240 → 300
Strength: 61 → 89
Agility: 28 → 48
Endurance: 41 → 61
Intelligence: 33 → 51
Charm: 20
Luck: 13
Seduction Points (SP): 102,500
Skills:
Intermediate Swordsmanship (Level 1): Basic to intermediate techniques and forms of sword fighting.
Basic Mana Control (Level 6): Allows Adrian to harness and manipulate mana for basic spells and abilities.
Dragon Roar (Level 5): An area-of-effect attack that sends sound waves whose strength depends upon the mana applied to the skill.
Scaled Defense (Level 5): Increased resistance to physical damage.
Eternal Yin-Yang Harmony Technique: A profound dual cultivation method that balances the energies of Yin and Yang between partners, significantly enhancing cultivation speed, physical strength, and spiritual awareness and allowing partners to absorb some of the stats of their partner without affecting them.
Shadow Vein Step: A movement skill that allows short-range teleportation through shadows, making Adrian nearly undetectable for a brief moment.
Dragon's Fang Strike: A precision-based attack that targets vital points with enhanced damage, focusing on quick, lethal strikes.
Vein-Touched Reflexes: A passive ability that enhances reaction speed and agility, particularly in low-light environments.
Draconic Cloak: A stealth ability that blends Adrian into his surroundings, making him difficult to detect for a limited time.
Mana Fortification: A defensive skill that temporarily boosts endurance and physical resistance by channeling dragon mana.
Dragon's Might: A powerful buff that temporarily enhances all physical and magical abilities, imbuing the user with the strength and ferocity of a dragon.
Inventory:
Enchanted Dagger
Basic Healing Potion x3
Exp Storage Orb
Virtual Training Chamber Voucher
Charming Spray
As Adrian absorbed the details, Isabella approached him with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling with pride.
"Congratulations, Adrian. You've accomplished so much," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "I think a celebratory party is in order."
Adrian's heart swelled with gratitude, but Isabella's tone soon grew more serious. "However, now isn't the time. We're still in a critical situation. Once we rescue Eve and her mother, we'll celebrate properly with a banquet together."
Eve, standing nearby, felt warmth bloom in her chest. The Everhart family's consideration for her situation touched her deeply.
Adrian nodded, appreciating the thoughtfulness. "Thank you, Mother," he replied, then glanced around at his gathered family and allies.
"Before we move forward, there's something I need to tell all of you. It's a secret I've kept, but I trust everyone here."
Adrian activated his appraisal skill, his eyes subtly scanning everyone in the room to ensure their loyalty. However, when he reached his mother, Isabella, his breath caught. The stats that appeared before him were astonishing—far beyond what he had ever imagined.
Name: Isabella Everhart
Age: 35
Level: 78
Class: Battle Healer
Stats:
Health Points (HP): 10,000
Mana Points (MP): 8,500
Strength: 110
Agility: 95
Endurance: 155
Intelligence: 160
Charm: 120
Luck: 75
Skills:
Sacred Healing (Level 10): A powerful healing spell that restores a large amount of health to all allies within range.
Divine Shield (Level 8): Creates a protective barrier around an ally, absorbing incoming damage for a duration.
Holy Cleansing (Level 7): Purifies negative statuses and curses from allies.
Battle Blessing (Level 9): Temporarily boosts all physical and magical stats of an ally.
Resurgence (Level 5): A rare resurrection spell that brings a fallen ally back to life with partial health and mana.
Seraphic Smite (Level 6): A potent offensive spell that channels divine energy into a concentrated strike against enemies.
Mana Regeneration (Level 8): Passively increases mana regeneration over time.
Adrian was stunned by the sheer power of his mother's stats and skills. Despite her kind demeanor, Isabella was a force to be reckoned with.
He could hardly believe that the kind and gentle Isabella wielded such overwhelming power. Even her healing abilities had a battle-hardened edge.
Next, he turned to his sister, Sophia.
Name: Sophia Everhart
Title: Prodigy of the Everhart Clan
Class: Dual-Blade Master (2nd Class)
Level: 50
HP: 980
MP: 310
Strength: 80
Agility: 155
Endurance: 123
Intelligence:71
Charm: 40
Luck: 23
Skills:
Sword Mastery: Advanced techniques in dual-blade combat.
Blade Dance: A flurry of sword strikes that overwhelms the opponent.
Focus Strike: A powerful, single-target attack with increased accuracy and damage.
Quickstep: Enhances agility and speed in combat.
Mana Blade: Imbues swords with mana, increasing damage.Proficient Counter: Efficiently parries and counters incoming attacks.
Title Effect - Prodigy: Significantly enhances learning speed and mastery of new techniques.
Sophia's stats and skills were a testament to her title. She had always been a gifted swordswoman, but seeing her abilities laid out like this reaffirmed how remarkable she truly was.
Finally, he appraised Chris, his former maid turned lover. Despite being a normal human, she had been an important part of his life and had a unique role within the family. Her stats, while more modest, reflected her loyalty and dedication and extremely high luck.
Name: Chris
Class: N/A (Normal Human)
Level: 1
HP: 150
MP: 10
Strength: 10
Agility: 12
Endurance: 10
Intelligence: 14
Charm: 23
Luck 50
Adrian continued as he didn't find any abnormalities on any people he trusted.
"I've found a way for us to get even stronger. I have access to a Virtual Training Chamber that allows us to train for what feels like a year. Our levels won't change, but we can master our skills and become far more powerful."
He let the weight of his words sink in before adding, "And that's not all. I have a secret army at my command. I can summon them at any time. We'll have the strength we need to face any challenge."