{Argus's POV}
"Should I start adding all my free stats every time I have leveled up? But if that thing happened again in a crucial fight I might kill by my own negligence."(Argus)
Argus was thinking about the time about the Abyssal Servant incident. Before Argus, Astelle, and Kelvin invade the cave, Argus decided to add his free attributes at that time. His sudden increase in stats makes him unable to fight efficiently.
Fortunately, he has some time to adjust his current strength to fight the slaves or else if he fight the Abyssal Servant in that condition he might get killed.
VIT: 113(+30)
STR: 146(↑60)
DEX: 116(↑55)
INT: 101(↑65)
Free Stats: 0(↓180)
Argus decided to balance his stats since he plan to fight all around. His intuition also told him to balance his stats and he very much trust his intuition.
"Argh!"(Argus)
After adding the stats Argus body starts to heat up again. He felt his body becoming stronger and stronger but he also felt the pain of it. He can endure the pain last time but this he can't as he release a low growl. It even woken up Astrea.
"Do not worry, I'm fine. I just increase my strength so this was a small price to pay."(Argus)
The heating up his body did not last long and it began to cool down.
"F***, that hurts."(Argus)
Free stats should be added everytime an Awakener leveled up so they can easily adjust to their current strength. Argus was different though since he thought that his current strength is enough to face every beast. Everytime he leveled up the free stat was ignored.
The result, the free stats accumulates more and more in his status window. The right thing to do in this situation is to add the free stats in small amount, adapt to it, add another again, then repeat. Argus skipped the other two steps and just add all his stats in one go.
Argus feel his current strength and nodded as he was satisfied. All of his stats are now more than 100, thanks to the reward of the titles he got.
"Fuu, that really hurts even though I already experience it once."(Argus)
Argus move his body and do some basic martial arts. Since he already experience adjusting to suddenly increase in stat once, he easily do it this time. It didn't even take him less than 20 mins to fully adpat to his current stats.
"I kind of understand now how to adapt to suddenly increase of stats."(Argus)
He decided to continue stacking his free stat. Argus conclude that he was just caught off guard last time he increase his strength since it was his first time adding his stats. This time was easier than last time.
Argus also concluded that he can adjust faster during combat like what he has done in the cave fighting the slaves.
"Stacking my free stats and using it during crucial moments to add to the necessary attribute will be the best."
That is his decision, he may endure pain on the sudden increase in stats but that was small price to pay if he can save his life.
"Now, is the real start of my Scythe Training."(Argus)
Argus gets the Mortal Weapon Scythe he got from Vulcan.
"Basic Slashes, huh. They say that mastering the basic of the weapon you choose would serve as the foundation for you to adapt to different situations and effectively employ more complex skills as you progress. Is what I read."(Argus)
The Scythe felt natural in his hands the first time Argus holds it unlike the spear, he did not know the reason why. He also did not know if he can feel this familiarity from other weapon but he did not care. The only weapon he wants to use was Scythe. Taking a deep breath, Argus started swinging the Scythe.
Diagonal Slash
Upward Slash
Vertical Slash
Horizontal Slash
Reverse Slash
Argus repeatedly swing the Scythe to perform each basic slash. He was just beginning to learn, relying solely on his intuition. Each movement was deliberate, his muscles quickly adapting to the execution of each basic slashes.
Argus swings the Scythe, he does not have much experience using Scythe. The fight between him and Vulcan was just him swinging his Scythe like a novice.
That is also the same yesterday during the mini beast horde event. Argus just swing the Scythe without any thought or mastery, like a child playing with a toy. Like Vulcan said, Argus was just relyimg on his intuition during fights.
Slash
Slash
Slash
Sovereign's Apathy
Sovereign's Intuition
Although monotonous, he did not stop swinging his Scythe with each type of Slash. As the hours passed, his muscles began to ache, and his mind grew weary from the intense concentration required.
Despite the fatigue, he persisted. With every slash, he made small adjustments, honing the precision and power of every strikes.
Sweat poured down his forehead as he labored, his muscles protesting with each movement. Yet, he didn't stop. Six hours straight, he focused intently, drawing on his natural instincts to guide his actions. With every slash, he made small adjustments, honing the precision and power of his strikes. Astrea who was watching at first was already asleep inside the tent.
Taking a deep breath, Argus initiated the last slash for today. A domineering arc that cleaved through the air that it made it slightly ripple. The Scythe moved effortlessly, unlike what it is from the beginning. Argus felt exhaustion and satisfaction within him as he lowered the Scythe.
"Fuuu, this should be enough Slashing for today. I want to immediately sleep but ugh... I stink."(Argus)
Argus takes a bath in the river then immediately lay down at the tent to sleep.
***
It's already 8:00 AM in the morning. The alarm Argus sets begins to ring. He started training at 8:00 PM finished his training and sleep at 2:00 AM. All of the fatigue from training was already gone with his current Vitality stats. He gets up from his tent to prepare for the day.
Argus and Astrea happily eat their breakfast. At the same time Argus opens his Status Window since he forgot to check it due to tiredness.
[You're «Scythe Wielder» Skill have leveled up]
[You're «Pole Weapon Specialization» Skill have leveled up]
[You're «Heightened Movement» Skill have leveled up]
[You're «Forest Reaper» Skill have leveled up]
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 4»(↑1)
•Rank: Elite
•Increase 40% damage when using any pole weapons.
«Scythe Wielder Lv.6»(↑3)
•Rank: Common
•Increase 30% damage when using scythe weapons.
«Heightened Movement Lv.2»(↑1)
•Rank: Elite Passive
•Increase movement speed by 20%
«Forest Reaper Lv.1»(↑2)
•Rank: Elite
•Reduces presence by 20% when in forest areast
•Increases damage dealt by 35% when in forest areas.
Argus was a bit happy of his progress. At first he tried to make his Scythe Slashes smoothly flow like water but he realize it did not suit his style. So each time after slashing, he adjusted his body and focus his mind to make the basic slashes suit his aggresive style.
"Astrea, let us continue what we're doing yesterday."(Argus)
"Yes!"(Astrea)
Astrea nodded as she was also excited hunting. The result of this hunt yesterday also was very satisfactory that Argus praised Astrea when they were returning yesterday.
[Hunt 51/200 Forest Bears(G)]x20
[Hunt 117/200Forest Wolves(G)]x20
[Hunt 71/200 Martens(G)]x20
[Hunt 73/200 Forest Monkeys(G)]x20
[Hunt 48/200 Forest Boars(G)]x20
[Hunt 36/200 Forest Deers(G)]x20
The entered the forest separately. As long as Argus was near a tree he immediately started jumping like a child born on jungle.
"It's already nice to feel this way above here, what does it feel to fly then?"(Argus)
Argus started thinking the feeling he would experience if he was flying. Only those Awakener who liquidied their Mana can fly which is the Level 125 or the Energy Condensation Realm.
"I have long ways to go."(Argus)
Argus was motivated so he increase his speed hopping and finding enemies. He find a Marten eating a fruit in one of the trees and without the Marten knowing, he slash his Scythe and killed the Marten effortlessly.
"It was more powerful compared to yesterday. It's a pity that this Scythe was too light that I can only use my one hand wielding it."(Argus)
Argus starts to forget about beheading his enemies but to use the most minimal attack to kill the enemies. His Scythe Wielding Training was just focus on 'Killing' and nothing more. That's what his soul, body, and intuition concluded to be the most suitable style for himself.
It's very weird for him to feel this but he just followed it without question. Why would he doubt his own self? Argus also explains this thing to Astrea this morning and Astrea just replied.
"I will support you no matter what is your decision. Until death do us part Master."
'Are you proposing?'(Argus)
Is what on his mind but he knows that Astrea was just telling the truth since that was the type of contract she made herself. It was a bit misleading though.
'She might be kidding, right?'(Argus)
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Status Window
Name: Argus Orpheus ♂️
Race: Human
Level: 16(3%)(↑1)
Realm: Beginner
Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)
Attribute:???
Health: 100%/100%
Mana: 260(↑10)
VIT: 113(+30)
STR: 146(↑60)
DEX: 116(↑55)
INT: 101(↑65)
Free Stats: 0(↓180)
Skill Points: 32(↑2)
Skill Slot: 5
Innate Skill:
«Sovereign's Intuition»
«Sovereign's Apathy»
«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»
Weapon Skill:
«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 4»(↑1)
«Scythe Wielder Lv.6»(↑3)
Cultivation Art:
«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»
Active Class Skill:
«Tame: Lv.1»
Passive Class Skill:
«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»
«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»
«Soul Link Lv. 1»
Passive Skill:
«Swarm Slayer Lv.1»
«Unique Insight Lv.10»
«Heightened Movement Lv.2»(↑1)
«Forest Reaper Lv.2»(↑1)
Active Skill: None
Titles:
«Mini Beast Horde Killer»
«Unique Summoner»
«Cliff Ascender»
«Forest Reaper»
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Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf Cub(True Beast Form)
Realm: Beginner
Level: 12(37%)
Attribute: ???
HP: 100%/100%
Mana: 170
VIT: 68
STR: 92
DEX: 104
INT: 116
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.1»
«Enhance Bite Lv.3»
«Enhance Pounce Lv.3»
«Enhance Claw Lv.3»
«Morph Lv.10»