Re: Turning
The Truth
[Status] is a blessing from the Goddess. Given to the inhabitants of Zelfria when this world was formed.
The existence of status is an important thing in this world. With status, we can know the level of strength of a person. The higher the status of a person, the higher the strength.
In this world of killing or killing, power is everything. With power, you can make a living, feed your family, and live safely.
In addition to strength gauges, status can also be used as an identification tool. Everyone's status is different. In the world, there was almost no way to create a false status.
"— That is, do you understand?" Gregory ended his explanation.
As a Knight, he would rather swing a sword than explain this. However, as a general, he had an obligation to guide the Heroes.
The five young men understood. Samejima stared at the black iron plate in his hand.
"So, a person's value can be measured through this little thing?" Samejima asked, a little amazed. "What does it show?"
Hearing Samejima's question, Gregory smiled. I thought that this question would come up.
"Let me show it," Gregory said as he took off his iron gloves.
He sliced his index finger with the angle of the plate. A small wound was created because of it. Seeing that, Erina and Shinnichi frowned. Like feeling those slices.
"As Shinnichi-dono said, this is a status card." Gregory explained. "With a little blood, he can read your status."
He dripped the blood onto the iron plate. Finished, he shook his hand. It was as if trying to close that small wound. Whether it works or not.
Gregory looked at his status card. White writing began to appear on its surface. Give him information from the owner of the blood.
『Name : Gregory Reclius Isaac
Level 36
Race : Human
Class : Knight
Stats
Agi 54
Heck :75 (+10)
Int : 18
Vit :65 (+15)
Skill
[Swordsmanship lvl.7] [Defensive Drive lvl.5] [Voice of Leader lvl.4] [Healing Magic lvl.2]
Title
[Knight Commander of Victoria] [Iron Wall] [Great Warrior] 』
"Look." Gregory gave the status card to Samejima.
Samejima stared at the status card. Reading the writing that appeared on the iron plate. As hard as he looked at her, the writing remained unreadable. To him, it was just a strange scratch.
"I can't read it." Samejima returned the card to Gregory.
"Oh, right." Gregory realized his mistake and laughed. "Let me explain again."
Gregory showed the card to the Hero group.
"This is an example of a person's status. The top four columns show a person's name, level, race and class." Gregory began to explain. "For name and race, I think you can understand for yourself.
Then, for the level. As a person ages and experiences increase, your level can increase. In addition, your level can also increase by defeating monsters and enemies. With increasing levels, your stat can increase. I'll explain in a minute.
The class shows the work as well as the abilities it can have; Knights, Assassins, Mages, Clerics and such. Each class has its own strengths and abilities.
Classes can be obtained in a special way. Both exercise and ritual. Your summoning should be enough to give you a class that matches the will of the Goddess."
"Then, stats," continued Gregory. "Stat shows your strength. Agi shows your agility, Atk shows your attack power, Int is the level of one's magic proficiency. Vit is your defense.
Usually, each class has a special stat that will increase with each level up. For Knights like me, the stats that will go up are Atk and Vit."
Gregory tapped in the middle of the status card. Pointing to his Atk and Vit stat. Then his finger moved down. Go to the next column.
"Skill is an ability that a person has. Ordinary people only had one or two skills, but with hard work and practice, one could gain another skill."
Gregory's long explanation paused for a moment. Smiling as if remembering his past. In order to gain four skills, he sacrificed many things and continued to practice every day. His efforts for almost thirty years have yielded results.
"Hmm, Gregory-dono?" Yonaka called out the name of the General. Return it to reality.
"Ah, sorry. Let me finish." Gregory scratched his head like an old Uncle. "The last one is the title or title."
"The title can be earned at birth, while doing something great, given by someone who is strong and influential or recognized by many. With the title, you also get additional stat or even special skills.
As Heroes as well as visitors from other worlds, you must have your own title."
Hearing the General's long explanation, the Heroes nodded. At this point, they were already hard pressed to be amazed. Hearing a rather normal explanation, they quite understood.
As teenagers, they have at least heard those terms in games. The triumvirate; Izumi, Yonaka and Shinnichi especially. Making friends with Shinnichi —an Otaku fantasy— and a cheerful girl a fan of certain games, they recognize those words.
"So, I guess that's all the basics. If you guys understand, let's check your status."
Gregory put his hand on the handle of his sword. Waiting for the heroes to do it.
The Heroes stared at the cards in their own hands. Recalling ways to see their status. With a little blood.
"Is there no other way to know a person's status other than by this?" Erina asked. Feeling a bit reluctant. "You have magic, don't you?"
"Oh, of course there are; [Identify] Skill and [Insight] special magic. However, such a skill was extremely rare," Gregory replied. "The "kingdom of Victoria, the largest kingdom in the North continent, only had three people who possessed that skill. It was limited to levels and skills only."
Hearing that, Erina pressed her saliva. As a girl, she had a low pain tolerance. A little bit of poking can make him cry.
"Erina, don't be afraid. I'm here anyway." Samejima touched Erina's hand. A man's job is to protect women, that's what he always thought.
Erina stunned. Not expecting Samejima to still be nice to him after disagreeing with his opinion. With a little relief, Erina nodded.
Izumi did not ask much. To get back home, he needs to do this. It became the first. With a quick movement, he sliced his index finger. Frowning, Izumi dripped it on the card.
Others followed. First Samejima. Then Yonaka, then Erina and Shinnichi. Unlike the others, Shinnichi thrust the corner of the status card into his thumb. A small hole was formed, blood came out of it. He was dripping his blood on the card. A little troublesome, but at least the pain is lessened.
Along with Shinnichi, Erina sliced her finger. After doing so, tears gathered in the corner of Erina's eyes. He tried to endure the pain while dripping blood on his status card. Finished, he whimpered a little while blowing his index finger.
Seeing that, Yonaka could not bear it. He reached into his shirt pocket, took out a plaster wound and a handkerchief. Putting a status card in her pocket, she approached Erina.
"Can?" Yonaka shows the plaster and his handkerchief.
Erina was a bit confused. But, in the end, he nodded back. Give his hand to Yonaka.
Yonaka cleans the blood from Erina's finger. After that, he placed the plaster around his index finger. "Done." Yonaka smile.
Erina looked at her finger. Didn't expect that good gesture from Yonaka. His good effects on Yonaka increased.
"Thank you...." Erina whispers. Kinda shy.
Yonaka nodded. "Sure!" He was happy to help.
Izumi and Shinnichi turned towards them. It's nice to have a friend as good as Yonaka.
"Haha! Nice, nice! Fellow heroes must have a strong bond!" Gregory laughed out loud. It's good to see heroes helping each other.
At first he was worried. The heroes look so cold on each other. Especially Samejima and Shinnichi. But, it seemed like it was just a baseless worry.
In battle, cooperation is important. A weak, compact army will gain an edge over a strong army that attaches importance to individual taste. While thinking about such a thing, Izumi let out a voice.
"Oh! Start appearing!" Izumi stared at her status card. White letters began to appear on its surface. Izumi smiled weakly. "I can't read it."
Gregory approached Izumi. Curious about the status of the red-haired young man. Of the Heroes, the one that caught his attention the most was Izumi.
"Ah, I'll check your status first. After that, I'll give you a little advice."
Realizing the General's intentions, the Hero nodded in understanding. Izumi was the first to give her status card. "I'm asking for help, Ossan."
Gregory was not too bothered by the call. Instead, he was indeed suitable to be called Uncle. Reading Izumi's status card, Gregory's eyes were rounded.
"I-this!?"
『Name : Akihiro Izumi
Level 1: 1
Race : Human
Class : Pugilist
Stats
Agi 45
Tk :70 (+5)
Int :20
Vit :75 (+15)
Skill
[Martial Arts lvl.8] [Physical Prowess lvl.5] [Iron Punch lvl.1] [Hardening lvl.1] [Strengthening Magic lvl.1] [Auto-Correction] [Language Understanding]
Title
[Hero] [Other World Traveler] [Iron Fist] [Defender] 』
"A single level already has this great power??" Gregory muttered in surprise. Didn't expect this.
He knew that Heroes were a special existence. Those who stand at the top of Humans and can sit with Gods. However, he still could not respond to this calmly.
Gregory calmed down.
"Izumi-dono, you have the potential to become the strongest Pugilist in the world. Your stat is focused on strength and defense. Besides, your martial skills are also high. I bet you practice a lot."
"Oh sure. Since childhood I have continued to practice Karate, and Judo." Izumi smiled.
Having a large and stocky posture is no coincidence. Since he can remember, he has often played in the Dojo owned by his parents. Practicing and learning many things from them, his knowledge of martial arts could not be underestimated.
"Good." Gregory nodded.
Smiling satisfied, he returned Izumi's status card. After Gregory turned around, he turned his head towards Shinnichi. I asked him what a pugilist is.
Gregory approached Yonaka. The gentle girl also gave her status card. I can't read it either.
『Name : Mikazuki Yonaka
Level 1: 1
Race : Human
Stats
Agi :70 (+15)
Tk :50 (+5)
Int : 25
Vits :35
Skill
[Archery lvl.8] [Enhancing Magic lvl.1] [Lightning Magic lvl.1] [Apollo lvl.1] [Silent Steps] [Auto-Correction] [Language Understanding]
Title
[Hero] [Other World Traveler] [Golden Eyes] [Swift and Nimble One] 』
Again, Gregory could not believe his eyes. The stat of these two men was beyond the common sense of Zelfria. There is almost never a person with a level one who has a whole stat above 50.
He shook his head. He should get used to this quickly. After all, he would see the growth of Heroes.
"Look at your arrow skill is already high. Your Agi is high and your Atk is also good. Looks like you're good at archery, don't you?"
"Ah, well that's how it is." Yonaka laughed a little. Feeling ashamed to be praised like that. "I've been at the archery club since Junior High, so I'm a little experienced."
A little experienced was a word that underestimated Yonaka too much. In fact, since Junior High, he often participated in International level archery tournaments and often won national tournaments. Yonaka is a humble girl.
Izumi looked at Yonaka. Somewhat confused and happy because it got a good friend and not arrogant.
Gregory continued his examination. This time it was Erina's turn.
Erina gave her status card. Gregory read it immediately. Despite his surprise return, this time Gregory was able to act quite calmly.
『Name : Himekaze Erina
Level 1: 1
Race : Human
Class : Cleric
Stats
Agi 20
Atk 25
Int :65 (+15)
Vits :20
Skill
[Healing Magic lvl.1] [Holy Magic lvl.1] [Light Magic lvl.1] [Dark Resistance] [Auto-Correction] [Language Understanding]
Title
[Hero] [Other World Traveller] [Maiden Pure] [Golden Tears] 』
The int is really high! In addition, it also has all three magic that matches its class.
"Erina-dono, Int and your talent in healing magic as well as holy magic are truly amazing. You're gifted with being a great healer."
"Eh? Did ya? Thanks...."
Erina looks a little happy. Praised and honored it becomes its own satisfaction. But, realizing that he did not need to fight made him more relieved. At least he understood that the position of the healer was not to participate in the battle.
Gregory was amazed. Although it was only level one, the Heroes had already nearly reached the peak of Human highs. By practicing and leveling up, they would definitely grow stronger. He could not imagine how great their strength would be in the future.
Next up is Samejima. From the Heroes, he felt something from Samejima. It was like seeing a powerful peer on the battlefield or even an extraordinarily formidable enemy.
In addition, his gestures also made Gregory's curiosity aroused. Positur. Trained, tough, strong and agile. Every step felt full of power. He was curious about his status.
Samejima, as if reading his mind, stepped towards Gregory and gave him his status card. And Gregory began to read.
"Ap—!?"
Emotions began to flood his heart. Hand vibrates. Breath hunting. It was as if staring at a dark deep abyss.
『Name : Jinba Samejima
Level 1: 1
Race : Human
Class: Magic Swordsman
Stats
Agi :65 (+10)
Heck :85 (+15)
Int :30 (+5)
Vit :55 (+5)
Skill
[Swordsmanship lvl.8] [Ragnarok lvl.1] [Fire Magic lvl.1] [Hero's Will] [Goddess' Blessings] [Auto-Correction] [Language Understanding]
Title
[Ultimate Hero] [Other World Traveler] [The Sword of Humanity] [He Who Touched the Goddess] 』
"H-great! Your stat! Your skill! Your title!" Gregory stuttered while reading Samejima's status card many times.
In Zelfria, the Man with the highest stat was at 350. It was also achieved after obtaining a high enough level. Since the Time of Chaos ended, no one could rival that status. However, in front of Gregory, stood someone who could potentially match, even surpass him.
Gregory felt admiration, delight, amazement, respect. All sorts of emotions he felt.
He looked at Samejima. The handsome face of the young man looked back at him. The blue iris looks so brilliant. It was as if the star guiding the sailor was lost. A great aura could be felt from him. Like a legendary Hero. No, he is....
"The Legendary Hero...." Gregory muttering.
With great energy, Gregory knelt down in front of Samejima. Although he belonged to the line of the strongest people in the Northern continent, in the face of pure strength, he felt helpless.
"Her glorious Heroes! I, Gregory Reclius Isaac, give you his soul and body!" Gregory exclaims. "I plead with you very much! Lend me your strength! Save this Kingdom from destruction and defeat the damned race of Devils!"
The Heroes did not expect the General's actions. They could only stare without taking out a word. More precisely, they were shocked to the point of being speechless.
"Gregory-dono, please lift your head." Samejima became the first person to act. He knelt in front of Gregory. Holding shoulders. "We'll help Victoria. Therefore, please help us in our training."
"With all humility, I obey your orders!" Gregory lifted his head. "I'll help you practice to all my abilities!"
Samejima. Patting Gregory's shoulder. He stood up and hinted that Gregory would stand up as well.
"Ahem!" Gregory cleared his throat. "I'm sorry for the embarrassing performance. "I— Me," Gregory changed his way of speaking. "Bring up a mood."
"Nothing." Izumi changed her answer. Small smile. "But you seem to have forgotten one."
Izumi pointed back with her thumb. Gregory's attention fell to the black-haired youth at the end of the line. In addition to his short posture, Shinnichi does have a thin aura.
Gregory looked down small. "I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten. Shinnichi-dono?"
Shinnichi stared at his status card. Not listening to Gregory's call, he looked confused. Many times, he blinked and rubbed his eyes.
"Is this true?" Shinnichi muttered such things.
"Shinnichi?" Yonaka patted her shoulder.
"Ah!? Eh? Ah yes." oh yeah." Shinnichi jumped in shock.
"Your status card, Gregory-dono will read it." Yonaka explained. "You why?"
Hearing that, Shinnichi smiled awkwardly. "Ah, yes. Excuse me. These. I think there's been a mistake or something?"
"Error? A person's status has no fault." Gregory received Shinnichi's card. "Aren't you all able to read it? Maybe it was—??"
Gregory stopped talking as he stared at Shinnichi's status card. Feel something similar when reading Samejima's status. He did not expect this. Gregory again read the writing on the surface of the iron plate.
『Name : Kurobane Shinnichi
Level 1: 1
Race : Human
Class : [None]
Stats
Agi 5
Atk :4
Int : 15
Vits :5
Skill
[Appraisal lvl.1] [Self-Magic Manipulation lvl.1] [Language Comprehension]
Title
[Other World Traveler] [The Dreamer] [Observer] 』
If Samejima's status is a seductive beautiful abyss, Shinnichi's property is a small hole that children dig.
His stat is really low. Lower than the average stat of the commoner Zelfria. The average resident has an overall stat below 40. But 29 is too low. It can be compared to a child.
This really confused Gregory. Is it possible for someone to have a stat as low as this? It also has not counted his skills. There were only three, all of them skills that had nothing to do with fighting.
Shinnichi also knew that. He wanted to know if it was a mistake. However, looking at the expression of the General, he knew the answer.
Shinnichi didn't want to believe it. He doesn't want to be useless. What is the point of being a burden? He didn't want to be the thing holding his friends back.
Shinnichi prepares himself for the worst. Maybe it was a mistake! Maybe there is hope. Anything.
However, one sentence from Gregory broke his spirit. Dropped him so hard, as if he had trouble breathing. The little hope he held, suddenly slipped out of his hand.
"Are you really a hero?"