Ranking system

A month had passed, and today was the day I joined the training. Honestly, I was not nervous in the slightest. The whole month of training with Magnus had made me much stronger than before, and with the help of the system, it was even more effective.

After the first day of training with Magnus, I asked the system for some help.

< Partner, isn't there anything that can help me increase my training efficiency? >

[ The shop has everything, but to buy those, you need SP, a lot of SP. But you may find some. ]

< Alright. Shop! >

[ System Shop!

Current listings:

{ Filter - Training Helpers }

Wearable Weights: Can increase the weights as you choose. (Limit - 1 kg to 100 kg)

Price - 150 SP

Dumbbells: Can increase the weights as you choose. (Limit - 1 kg to 500 kg)

Price - 200 SP

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Vitality Potion: Boosts overall energy and vitality, allowing for longer and more intensive training sessions without exhaustion.

Price - 1200 SP

Precision Draught: Enhances hand-eye coordination and precision, perfect for archery, marksmanship, and other accuracy-based training.

Price - 1200 SP

Agility Elixir: Increases speed, agility, and dexterity, making it ideal for martial arts and acrobatic training.

Price - 1500 SP

Endurance Brew: Builds endurance and stamina, making it easier to endure rigorous physical training and extended battles.

Price - 2000 SP

Mental Clarity Tonic: Clears the mind, promoting focus, and mental acuity during study and training.

Price - 1000 SP

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Martial Arts Manuals: Ancient scrolls or books containing powerful martial arts techniques and forms to enhance combat skills.

Price - 10000 SP

Spiritual Elixirs: Potions or elixirs that boost energy, increase stamina, or accelerate recovery after training sessions.

Price - 10000 SP

Elemental Crystals: Crystals imbued with elemental energy, used to enhance the control and manipulation of elemental powers.

Price - 25000 SP

Meditation Pillows: Specially crafted pillows designed to improve focus and concentration during meditation and mental training.

Price - 10000 SP

Essence Absorption Pool: A pool of mystical liquid that aids in absorbing the essence of nature, promoting faster cultivation progress.

Price - 100000 SP

Battle Simulation Amulets: Amulets that create realistic battle simulations, allowing practitioners to hone their combat strategies.

Price - 10000 SP

Speed Enhancement Boots: Boots that increase footwork speed and agility during training and combat.

Price - 8000 SP

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The list went on... items that made me drool. Just looking at these made me wonder about the power of the system. The filter was on training, and imagining the things available in the system shop was awe-inspiring. However, since I had a budget and the price of the best items would be astronomical, I better snap out of the daydream. When I have enough SP, I will buy the things I really need.

So, I focused more on the system, and finally, I found the best thing for me.

Accelerated Mastery Vial: This potent training potion doubles the efficiency of any training regimen for a duration of 2 months but has the side effect of extreme pain after training.

Price - 1000 SP

Even though it had a side effect, it was the best choice for me given my budget. Though buying it left me dirt poor, with only 11 SP and experiencing extreme pain in my body after every training, it was very well worth it.

A month later, my stats looked from something like this--

[ Name: Auric Everlight

Age: 10 years

Level: 28 (EXP: 19397 / 29000)

SP: 11

Strength (STR): 52

Agility (AGI): 67

Dexterity (DEX): 50

Intelligence (INT): 30

Mana: 210 + 30 (Curse Seal Jewel)

Element: Dark, Thunder

Skills:

Passive:

Language Sense Level 2

Active:

Shadow Sneak, Fear, Shadow Cloak, Dark Orb, Night Vision, Shadow Bind, Shock, Static Charge, lightning steps, Spark, Lightning Shield, Thunder Wave

Appraisal Level 3

Mana sense level 1

Artifact: Curse Seal Jewel

Available Attribute Points - 0 ]

to this--

[ Name: Auric Emberclaw

Age: 10 years

Level: 28 (EXP: 19397 / 29000)

SP: 11

Strength (STR): 61

Agility (AGI): 74

Dexterity (DEX): 59

Intelligence (INT): 36

Mana: 250

Element: Dark, Thunder

Skills:

Passive:

Language Sense Level 2

Active:

Shadow Sneak, Fear, Shadow Cloak, Dark Orb, Night Vision, Shadow Bind, Shock, Static Charge, lightning steps, Spark, Lightning Shield, Thunder Wave

Appraisal Level 3

Mana sense level 1

Artifact:

Available Attribute Points - 0 ]

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Honestly speaking, I was amazed. Every training regimen daily granted me some extra stats, and all in all, in a month, I had gained a lot.

In this world, humans are categorized into ranks, and currently, I am still in Rank 1 as I had just started my journey.

Power Ranking:

Rank 1: Novice

Rank 2: Apprentice

Rank 3: Adept

Rank 4: Skilled

Rank 5: Elite

Rank 6: Master

Rank 7: Legendary

Rank 8: Epic

Rank 9: Mythical

Rank 10: Ascended

Rank 11: Demigod

Rank 12: Divine

Normally, common people go up to Rank 3, rich families to Rank 4, and nobles to Rank 6. Master Rank individuals are those who have reached the pinnacle of skill and knowledge in their discipline, possessing high education in their respective fields. Common people do not have the financial help to obtain a good training and guidance to advance in ranks, so those with talents are often adopted into noble families, sects, or aim for the academies. Even though nobles may lack talents, their financial resources allow them to advance up to Rank 6.

However, this rank outline does not apply to everyone. Even if someone is dirt poor, they can become the most powerful, while the richest of the richest may not even advance to Rank 2.

In history, there are only a few people who have reached Rank 10, and only one has reached Rank 11, though that person had gone missing.

Well, not to me though, as I know. In the novel, during the battle with one of the Rakshasa Lords, a person emerged and participated in that battle. After the battle, it was revealed that he was on the training to break through to Rank 12. He said that once a person ranks up to 12, they can advance to Rank 13, the Primordial Rank, and ascend to the next realm. He was currently in the course of that and it might take thousands of years to break through.

Even if two people are in the same rank, it doesn't mean they have the same strength. Two people in different ranks are vastly different in power.

The strength of a Master Rank and the strength of a Legendary Rank cannot even be compared, and they rule over each other with tyranny and strength.

In this world, strength and money are everything. The weak are preyed upon by the strong, and the weak get weaker while the strong get stronger. It's a dog-eat-dog world, where the feeble are condemned to be perpetual victims of their own inadequacy, while the strong revel in their power, relishing the prey they dominate. Survival of the fittest reigns supreme, leaving the meek trampled underfoot as the formidable flourish, an unyielding reminder of nature's ruthless hierarchy. The world is no place for the timid, for they are destined to be crushed under the wheels of progress, forever envious of the strength and prosperity of the superior beings who dominate without mercy.

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Auric and Magnus were on their way to the training hall.

The Emberclaw Estate was large enough to accommodate direct-line houses, the training hall, and all the necessary infrastructure.

After admitting into the training hall, I would be living there for the next three years. While guardians and other people could come and visit, it was generally frowned upon as it showed vulnerability and excessive doting on the child. In these three years, the children would only have a break of a month every year.

The training hall held immense harsh training, leading some to drop out in the middle, while others would survive the ordeal. The clan planned to nurture only the best of the best and provide those with resources to develop even more.

I had packed everything necessary, and since there were items available in my inventory, I didn't need to take many things with me to the training hall.

As I was leaving, Ellie was too sad to even bid farewell. But she would be joining the hall next year, so i didn't mind much as we will be seeing each other soon. Grandpa and Grandma were also sad, but they knew what was necessary, so they bid me farewell happily while warning me not to get into trouble with the instructors. 'Well, it depends on those teachers.'

Magnus and I made our way towards the training hall. It wasn't far, but it took an hour to reach.

As we neared the giant gate, I could see the geographical characteristics of the place. Hills on the right side with forests at the foot, and a lake on the left, while the whole training hall seemed to be in the middle.

We reached the gate, and Magnus said, "Young master, this is how much I can accompany you. What lies ahead is all up to you. Surpass all and make us proud."

"Mhm," I replied with a smile as I stepped into the training hall where there would be a storm with me in the eye.

{ A/N - I understand that this chapter may have felt like an information overload, but it was essential for the story's progression.

I appreciate all the readers who voted with powerstones, and I want to extend a massive shoutout to each and every one of you. }