A Depressing Solution Turned Enjoyable
[The System is currently strong enough to be fully accessible while you are in stasis]
[With the information the System has collected with [Improved Database] and [Data Collection] it is possible that some of your experiences and thoughts could be turned into a skill that may be applicable to this situation]
"What do you mean?" Drew asked hesitantly.
[[Data Collection] and [Data Compilation] are the two key functions that build the basis for [Skill Merge]. With the two weaker Functions it is possible to make skills, though it will not be as easy as it would be with [Skill Merge]]
"Yes... But what skill could I possibly make to help me?"
[The user has a mental skill called [Focus]. During your training with the skill, you learned an unknown ability of it, an ability most similar to 'Self Mental Distortion']
[This skill allowed you to change your perception of time and it helped deal with the agony that time can bring. You also gained access to time magic and have a great wealth of knowledge in the field of time perception]
[It is possible that you may be able to combine the two skills concepts and your memories to make a skill to deal with this situation better]
"Interesting,"
"You said that it would be difficult... How difficult are we talking here?"
[Very]
[To successfully make a skill it would require you to further your knowledge in the two fields as much as you could, while The System tries to make connections between them, hopefully leading to a skill]
"Hmm..."
"So you're saying that I would have to devote most of my time to studying just those skills,"
[Correct]
"Well, I guess I have no choice in the matter,"
[Then Sub-Space time dilation has been activated]
"System, pull up my status,"
[Confirmed]
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[The Peasant System]
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[Status]:
Name: Drew Pence
Class: Mana Demon
Age: 20
System Energy: 104
Current System Lv: 5
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[System Functions]:
[Improved Permanent Sacrifice Function]
[Improved DataBase]
[Data Collection System Function]
[Data Compilation Function]
[Mock Skill: Ultimate Analysis]
[Skill Point System Function]
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[Advanced System Functions]:
[Class Function]
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[Renown]:
Peasant:
No bonus gained
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[Affinities]:
Magic Affinity:
Time Magic: Spark Affinity
Weapon Affinity:
Scythe: Master Affinity
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[Skills]:
Mana Demon: Lv: Unique
Demon Kin: Lv: Unique
Mana Kin: Lv: Unique
Leyline Rampage: Lv: 1
Scythe Mastery: Lv: 4
Mana Reaper: Lv: 5
Blessing of Bram: Lv: ???
Acceleration: Lv: 1
Stealth: Lv: 1
Time Magic Mastery: Lv: 1
Focus: Lv: 3
Remembrance: Lv: 1
Dark Hand: Lv: 5
Mana Burn: Lv: 1
Shadow Strike: Lv: 1
Assassination: Lv: 1
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[Spells]:
Dispel(Trancendent Magic Type): Lv: 1
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[Equipment]:
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[Arcane Items]:
Dual Moon Scythes: Rarity: Unique
Wolf Totem: Rarity: Uncommon
Suit of Skulls: Rarity: Borderline Masterwork
Void Tooth: Rarity: Masterwork(Growth)
Dark Hand Set: Rarity: Uncommon
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"A lot has changed..." Drew muttered as he stared at the insane amount of skills he had developed.
"I still haven't increased my Renown yet... Though I should be able to qualify to be a Citizen at the least. I wonder what benefits it would bring to me,"
"4 new skills... and Two magic items?!" Drew let out upon seeing the addition of his scythes to the list.
"Pull up their capabilities!"
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[Dual Moon Scythes: Rarity: Unique]: These are the Scythes gifted to you by the world upon your reincarnation. Their abilities are hard to discern by even the keenest of eyes, but the system has learned a fraction of their capabilities. You may cross the Scythes as a form of defense and while doing so a Gravity shield will greatly weaken projectiles that target you. You may also lay the blades upon a dead body, by doing so you can choose to sacrifice a level 10 skill to revive the creature.
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[Dark Hand Set: Rarity: Uncommon]: A set of general thieves' armor made to fit a specific wearer. A moderate increase in defense and a moderate boost to stealth capabilities. The wearer gains the ability to see Rogue Signs.
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"The armor is nothing, but the Scythes..." Drew let out a whistle in appreciation.
"A Gravity Shield... and Ressurection,"
"I didn't even know those two things were possible,"
"But the sacrifice of a level 10 skill seems a little bit crazy,"
"Hmm,"
"Show me my new skills,"
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[Mana Demon: Lv: Unique]: You have been blessed with a class in the world of Lune, a seldom and sacred occasion. As a Mana Demon, you have double the gains when learning The following skill trees: Demon, Assassin, Anti-Magic, Mage Slayer, and Chaos Mana. You also gain the following class skills: [Demon Kin], [Mana Kin], and [Leyline Rampage].
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[Demon Kin: Lv: Unique]: You have become a descendant of the Legendary Demons in one way or another. As a Demon Kin, you gain many benefits that other races don't have. Your body's innate strength and resistance are increased by a moderate amount and you are completely immune to Necrotic Damage of a tier lower than 8. You also may learn exclusive Demon skills as long as you meet the prerequisites for them. This skill can evolve into the skill [True Demon Kin] if you manage to get the blessing of a True Demon or increase your demon bloodline.
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[Mana Kin: Lv: Unique]: Mana is in your blood, it is a part of your being on the most fundamental of levels. Your mana has become purer than most believed possible, and your mana recovery rate is increased to inhuman levels. Your spells last longer and are more potent when cast. You can instantly tell what branch magic is just by sight. This skill can evolve into the skill [Beloved Son of Mana] if you manage to get the blessing of a being made out of mana or increase your affinity with mana.
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[Leyline Rampage: Lv: 1]: Leylines are the invisible nodes of magic within the world that make it flow and function. You are a being that can temporarily destroy them. You may activate this skill once a day and when you do so you enter a state of rage. All Leyline nodes within 1000 feet of you are destroyed for 1 minute which makes magic almost impossible to cast while inside this area. You still have access to magic while in this area. Your magical power increases by an incredible amount and you gain an incredible amount of mana during this period of rage.
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"That's a lot of words," Drew muttered as he scanned the list as quickly as possible.
"So Mana Demon is just a reiteration of what the System already said about the class,"
"Demon Kin seems strong," Drew thought as he tried to examine his body for any changes.
He grasped his Scythe and swung into the empty air with as much force as he could muster. As he tightened his muscles and leaped forwards, his veins turned black and his muscles bulged under some unknown effect as a visible wave of force was released from his strike.
"My body is certainly stronger..." He said in amazement.
"I'm also almost invincible when it comes to 'Necrotic' Damage... Whatever that is,"
"I can also unlock Demon Skills which seems a little overboard,"
"I feel like if I keep going down this path I might actually turn into a Demon," He muttered as he thought of the implications.
"Mana Kin seems a lot more simple, yet just as strong as Demon Kin,"
"Instantly being able to tell what type of magic my opponents cast is nice, and the huge boost to my magic abilities would be good if I actually had any Magic Spells to cast that used it,"
"And Leyline Rampage seems crazy,"
"The ability to break the building blocks of magic and make its power your own... It doesn't sound like something a human should be able to do,"
"And its the only skill that can level up out of the 4,"
"Hmm..."
Drew looked at the list and went over possible combinations between all of his skills that could help him out in the next 50 years but found it difficult to make any connections. But after rereading everything as thoroughly as possible, he found something that might make or break his situation.
"System... Can I use my leftover energy to make skill points?!"
[Correct]
[Would you like to make a conversion? You can transfer for a maximum of 4 skill points]
"Yes!"
"Transfer them all!" He said with excitement.
[Skill points have been received!]
"4 points... to instantly level up my skills,"
"It seems incredibly powerful,"
"If I were to spend all of the Points on Focus... then I could get it to level 7 and my situation may just solve itself,"
[That is possible]
[Warning: The Skill Point Function gets harder to use for every 10 points you purchase. The amount of energy required for purchase is multiplied by 10 times]
"Instantly put into my place," Drew said with a frown.
"Fine. Put all 4 points into Focus,"
[Confirmed]
[The skill [Focus] has been leveled up to level 7! You have officially become a 'Master' of the skill!]
"Oh yeah, Kull talked about Mastery... He said I could teach the skill to others after I reach level 5,"
"Maybe I could teach Kull a thing or two?" Drew said with a smirk.
"Show the new description,"
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[Focus(Mastered): Lv: 7]: Your Willpower is stronger than Adamantite. Your Focus is unbending to even god-like beings. Your Devotion is Never Ending. The User gains an impossibly large increase in their resistance to all mental status effects and is immune to any mental statuses that are level 7 or lower. You have superb composure and you will not get frightened by any means under level 10. You also have an incredible combat boost against those who have a lower level [Focus] Skill compared to you. You can see through the intent of other people during combat if their focus is a lower level than yours. Your meditation capabilities are increased considerably and you gain increased enlightenment while meditating. Tier Reward: Level 7: [Inspire Focus] Skill is now available to unlock.
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"Damn..."
"This is the strength of a level 7 skill... Impressive,"
"I'm immune to almost all mental effects and can't be frightened by any skill under 'God Level',"
"My combat skill has also increased as well as my prediction ability during combat,"
"And Bingo!" He said with a wide grin after seeing the meditation portion of the skill.
"Not only will I be able to pass time by quickly but I will also be able to gain Enlightenment while I do so,"
"And I can also learn a new skill which is cool,"
"Alright then... Time to get to work,"