Season 1 Chapter 7: "Preparation for the Upcoming Friendly Tournament"

(1 Month Later --- October 2017)

Every students from NMA, when back to the Academy after so many trials and errors they hard whether they succeed or fail from their missions. According to rumors, more than 50 or more party groups that includes the Blade & Bloom Party was talked about their accomplishment.

The Blade and Bloom Party Group manage to reach from G Rank → F Rank and the rest of the mention 50 party groups. Half of the 25 party groups manage to reach from G Rank → E Rank, while the rest of the 25 including Blade & Bloom Party Group only reach F Rank. The 50 mention party group unlocked there Merit Points and Good & Bad Deeds, they strive to increase their merits points and good deeds for better items, accessories, and especially they want to earn and get there social status promotion.

Especially the 25 party groups who are E Rank, they sought for fame, power, and status for some reason. Well, due to that most of them failed some E Rank Mission due to overconfidence, lack of information of the enemies, lacking, no teamwork, something like that. Others without doing party groups tried doing Solo Adventuring to also increase their own rank and gain some fame at least. They all did this before leaving the National Association, because the upcoming event is the "Friendly Tournament" that will be held before Christmas.

(National Mastery Academy --- Training Area #5)

Accel Thought's: "Oh, I'm first here. But, I think those 2 need a rest because they been working hard lately and the "Friendly Tournament" is near already. I think its on November. I think its time to check the results of my stats, I have not yet checked them at the start of another party adventure with my friends."

(Accel's Stats)

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Name: Accel

Player Level: 35 → 75

Class Job: Apprentice Swordsman → Elite Swordsman

Solo Adventurer Rank: E-Rank

Party Adventurer Rank: F-Rank

Title: (Below)

1. Slime Slayer V (Increase 30% DMG to All-Types of Slimes)

2. Goblin Slayer V (Increase 30% DMG to All-Types of Goblins)

3. Bat Slayer V (Increase 30% DMG to All-Types of Goblins)

4. Undead Slayer III (Increase 20% DMG to All-Types of Undead)

HP: 700 → 1,100 (+560 CON) = 1,660

MP: 520 → 920 (+460 INT) = 1,380

SP: 720 → 1,120 (+740 DEX) = 1,860

ATK: 154 DMG → 200 DMG

(Note: It seems I made a mistake on the stats calculation. I apologize for that. It was not 173 DMG, it was 154 DMG. And the DEF is not anymore based on percentage but numbers, example if a attacker or opponent deals dmg to the player of 100 dmg and the player who have DEF 50 will received only 50 dmg.)

DEF: 100 (+100 Full Set Light Armor) (Mobility Type) = 200

SPED: 175 (Increase 15% Sped than Average Human Speed)

STR: 130 → 170 (+50 AP) = 220 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 345

CON: 65 → 105 (+50 AP) = 155 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 280

DEX: 135 → 175 (+70 AP) = 245 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 370

INT: 65 → 105 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 230

CHA: 64 → 104 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 229

LUCK: 65 → 105 (+30 AP) = 135 (+50 CJE +75 CJE) = 260

(Note: AP means Allocated Points and CJE means Class Job Evolution)

(Note: Intermediate Tier Skill have now unlocked Proficiency Level. The Higher the Proficiency Level of the Skill, the higher DMG, Crit Rate & DMG, Buff, Debuff, and many more of them can enhanced, boost, or upgrade to there stronger version.)

(Evolve Active Skill for Stamina Points):

(Note: (X) means in Roman Numerals "10". Meaning the skill have reach the max proficiency level.)

1. Slash (X) → Power Slash (I): An enhanced version of the basic Slash, this skill deals increased damage and has a higher chance to cause bleeding or critical hits.

2. Vertical Slash (X) → Rending Strike (I): This skill delivers a powerful downward slash that not only deals significant damage but also has a chance to break the enemy's armor, reducing their defense.

3. Cross Slash (X) → Double Cross Slash (I): An upgraded form of Cross Slash, performing two sets of diagonal slashes in quick succession, increasing damage and the chance to stagger the opponent.

4. Spinning Slash (X) → Whirlwind Slash (I): A more powerful spinning attack that hits all nearby enemies with greater force and range, potentially knocking them back or down.

5. Heavy Slash (X) → Cleave (I): A devastating overhead strike that deals massive damage and can cleave through multiple enemies in a line, potentially stunning them.

Etc...

(Active Skills for Mana Points):

(Note: There will be some changes for the characters magic skills from the previous chapters, I apologize to all.)

1. Heal Wounds (V): A basic spell that heals minor injuries on the caster or an ally. It's simple and effective for everyday use. 

2. Light Blasts (V): A straightforward offensive spell that shoots a small burst of light energy at an enemy, dealing minor damage.

3. Protective Glow (V): Surrounds the caster or an ally with a faint glow that slightly reduces incoming damage for a short duration.

4. Illuminate (V): Creates a bright light that illuminates dark areas, helping with visibility in dark environments.

5. Cleanse (V): Removes one minor negative status effect or debuff from the caster or an ally.

(Evolve Passive Skills for Physical Types):

1. Basic Sword Mastery (X) → Intermediate Sword Mastery (I)

2. Basic Shield Mastery (X) → Intermediate Shield Mastery (I)

3. Basic Footwork Mastery (X) → Intermediate Footwork Mastery (I)

4. Basic Swordsmanship (X) → Intermediate Swordsmanship (I)

Evolve Passive Skills for Magical Types:

1. Basic Mana Mastery (X) → Intermediate Mana Mastery (I)

2. Basic Light Magic Mastery (X) → Intermediate Light Magic Mastery (I)

3. Basic Mana Manipulation Mastery (X) → Intermediate Mana Manipulation Mastery (I)

4. Advanced Skill Stats Concealment (XXX)

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Accel: "Yep, so many things have change with my stats. My stats is almost same with Welt, its just most of his stats are concentrated on Constitution, Dexterity, and Luck. His active and passive skills are more on blocking and shielding techniques and skills."

Accel Thought's: "But, the most suspicious leveling was Raizah... Her level abnormally level up so fast... According to her, her friend gave her potions granting temporarily boost her exp and learning... Very strange... Who might that be... Nevermind... I won't pry... It's very bad..."

After Accel checks his stats, someone came on the training area. That person was someone from a different party group and that someone is one of the party group you manage to reach E-Rank. His name is Giuseppe, the Party Leader of the "Trinity's Blessing".

Giuseppe: "Oh? Good morning, Accel. Its been a month we never talk to each other, though we seen each other from class, but talking is not. So, what are you doing here?"

Accel: "Just checking my progress, Giuseppe."

Giuseppe: "I see... Then, a little spar will do. Let's spar, Accel... A friendly sparring fight."

Accel: "Huh? What? A Spar???

(End of Chapter)