Chapter 5 : The Storm is Brewing – The Turmoil in Dawnlight Village
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The golden glow lingering in the sky above Dawnlight Village was slowly fading, but the divine aura in the air remained.
The villagers gazed in awe toward the Ancient Temple, having never seen such a miraculous sight.
Meanwhile, the players in town were in complete shock.
But after the initial amazement came something else—questions, greed, and danger.
The emergence of a hidden class meant one thing:
Someone had just risen to a level beyond their reach!
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Chaos in Dawnlight Village – Players Demand Answers
"Who the hell is that guy?"
"He unlocked a hidden class?! Damn it, we've been in Dawnlight Village for so long—how did we miss this?!"
A crowd of players gathered outside the tavern, whispering urgently.
"He must've found some hidden quest we don't know about! We need to find out!"
A warrior gritted his teeth and stood up. "We can't let him hog this opportunity for himself!"
Murmurs of agreement followed. Dozens of players exchanged glances and immediately began running toward the Ancient Temple.
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Adrian Returns – Surrounded by Players!
Adrian descended the temple steps, his footsteps steady, his expression calm.
But he knew all too well—trouble was coming.
Before facing them, he subtly turned to the side and pulled up his status window.
——[Player Status]——
Name: Adrian Li
Level: Lv.5
Class: Holy Light Summoner (Unique)
Skills: Summon: Celestial Guardian, Divine Protection, Holy Shield…
Attributes: Far beyond the standard for current levels.
Evaluation: Holder of a unique class, with extreme growth potential.
"I didn't expect completing the hidden quest would immediately push me to Lv.5…"
His eyes flashed with understanding.
Under normal circumstances, standard class awakening quests could, at best, push a player to Lv.3.
But a hidden class?
The experience rewards were significantly higher!
He had jumped straight to Lv.5 upon class awakening!
"A normal player would need to grind monsters for two to three days to reach this level… but I just entered the game."
"Not only did I reach Lv.5 in an instant, but I also obtained a legendary-grade summoned creature."
A smirk tugged at his lips. Level wasn't everything—his real strength came from the sheer power of his unique class.
Even at Lv.5, Adrian's combat power was comparable to a normal Lv.10-12 player.
And with his summoned Celestial Guardian, he was practically unstoppable at this stage of the game.
Closing his status window, he stepped forward—right into the crowd of players blocking his path.
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The Players Confront Him!
"Hey, buddy."
A warrior stepped up, forcing a friendly smile, though his eyes gleamed with calculation. "That light show at the temple… That was you, right?"
Adrian glanced at him but said nothing.
"Look, we've been in Dawnlight Village for a while now," a mage added, staring at him intently. "Since you found a hidden quest, don't you think you should share the details?"
"Yeah! This is an MMO, everyone deserves a chance!"
"That's right! Why should only you get to have a hidden class?"
The undertone of their words was clear—
Hand over the hidden class information, or we'll "convince" you to share it!
But there was something these players hadn't realized yet—it was still early in the game, and they weren't strong enough to threaten Adrian.
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Game's Early Stage – No Overpowering Players Yet!
Current Player Level Distribution:
Most players are still in the lower levels
Lv.1 - Lv.5 (70%) → Beginner Players (Casuals, Explorers)
The majority are still learning the game mechanics, completing basic quests.
Standard-class players require 2-3 days of grinding to reliably reach Lv.5+.
Lv.6 - Lv.10 (25%) → Intermediate Players (Small Team Members, Solo Experts)
More experienced players who have begun farming dungeons and low-tier elite mobs.
Typically possess basic equipment and a functional starter skill rotation.
Lv.11 - Lv.15 (4%) → Advanced Players (Guild Members, Beta Testers, Pro Gamers)
Fast-track players who either participated in closed beta or grind relentlessly.
Their combat ability is significantly higher than the majority, but they do not linger in beginner areas.
Lv.16 - Lv.20 (1%) → Hidden Factions & Elite Guild Players
Players backed by corporations, major guilds, or real-world organizations.
Extremely rare in Dawnlight Village since they have already moved to higher-level zones.
They haven't noticed Adrian yet, but in the future, they could become serious threats.
Most players in Dawnlight Village were Lv.3 - Lv.8 at best.
Even though Adrian was only Lv.5, his unique class gave him overwhelming strength beyond ordinary players.
Plus, high-level players wouldn't risk exposing themselves in a beginner town just to kill a single player with a unique class.
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A Presence That Crushes the Crowd!
"You want to know about my hidden class?"
Adrian finally spoke, his voice calm, but there was an undeniable edge of authority to it.
BOOM!
A golden halo of holy light shimmered around him.
In that instant, the entire town square fell silent.
A heavy pressure spread through the air, and the players closest to him instinctively stepped back!
Aura Suppression!
Even though the game had no direct "level suppression" mechanics, the power of a unique class was more than enough to intimidate ordinary players.
"This class…" A rogue in the crowd swallowed hard. "This isn't just any hidden class…"
"Do you really think…"
Adrian's gaze swept over the players coldly. "That you're worthy of knowing?"
BOOM!
A pair of golden, ethereal wings unfolded behind him. Holy energy radiated from his body, a divine force suffusing his very presence.
The players visibly flinched.
"Shit…"
A warrior instinctively tightened his grip on his sword, but a primal instinct screamed at him—If he attacks this man, it will end horribly.
The crowd fell into absolute silence.
Adrian, alone, had crushed their momentum.
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A Shadow Watches from Afar
In a dark alley across the town square, a hooded figure watched the scene unfold.
"…So it really is a special class."
His voice was low, calculating.
"A Holy Light class doesn't belong in a place like this."
Turning to his companion, he whispered, "Notify our leader."
"Tell the 'Shadow Hunters' to move in. We'll test this newcomer's strength tonight."
The hidden factions had taken notice.
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Adrian's Cold Smile – Who Dares to Stop Me?
"Disperse."
Adrian's voice cut through the silence.
He didn't even spare them another glance as he walked straight past the frozen players toward the town's inn.
His sheer indifference made their expressions twist in frustration.
Yet none of them dared to stop him.
This life… no one would threaten him again.
But he knew—this was just the first test.
The real challenges were yet to come.