(Day 166) Aprilis 11th, 12th year of the Dragon, Age of Enlightenment

“Adam, you have an insanely high intelligence so this question shouldn’t stump you. What is your first class?” she asked with laughter in her voice.

Obviously, this was a test of sorts. In my Universe, my first class would be my Character level because that is the only class. Here though, I thought about it for a minute then sighed, “My first class in this Universe would be the same as my first class back home, even though they don’t call it a class. It would be my Character Level.”

“And because your class is ‘Character Level’ no spell to detect your class, or its level would work on you here because it doesn’t match up with any known answer that is already supplied by the ‘rules’ of this universe. This also means that if you want to learn one of the classes here you need to do what?” she asked.

“I need to multi-class,” I said excitedly while I opened my personal interface. Zooming in on my character level I mentally chose that field and a little plus sign appeared. Pushing it mentally a new prompt opened.

You have accessed the Multi-Class Menu. Note your Primary class is not indigenous to this location and is not compatible with class leveling bonuses. You gain only 4 attributes and 1 hit point per level in your Primary Class.

You are eligible to multi-class.

Classes available for multi-class; Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Barbarian, Ranger, Monk, Rogue, Bard, Mage, Sorcerer, and Warlock.

Note: When multiclassing experience cost to level is increased. The second class will be 2,000 experience per level.

Which class would you like to Multi-Class in?

I chose Monk.

You have chosen to Multi-Class into Monk. Basic Bonuses for choosing the Monk Class

Skill: Unarmed Defense: +1% Unarmed Defense per class level

Skill: Unarmed Combat: +1% bonus to any Unarmed Combat Skill per class level

1% bonus to movement speed per class level

4 Attribute Points per class level

2 Hit Points per class level

Additional Abilities will be unlocked as the Class Level increases.

You are now a level 0 Monk

I closed the multi-class interface and directed my experience to start leveling the Monk Class. 2 Seconds later I received my first leveling prompt. I turned the prompts off. I was going to get a lot of those over the next little bit, I’d check back on them after a while.

When I closed my interface I noticed that Freya was watching me intently while she whispered. “Level 2.” Six seconds later “Level 3.” then she noticed that I was once again looking at her. “So Apolyn was successful?” she asked.

Of all the things she could have said, I had not been expecting that. Recovering I put a shit-eating grin on my face as I said, “Not exactly. If you know enough to say his name then I’ll guess you know what he was trying to do. That was the secret I mentioned early”

“Oh, that was the secret you wanted me to keep,” she said. “That’s an easy enough promise to keep. I promise not to divulge any details concerning an idiot mage that cast a spell he had no business casting after killing an Angel. May that Piece of Shit rot in all of the many hells and finally when his soul seeks The Eye, may it be closed to him.” She said with a vehemence I had not witnessed before as visibly calmed herself and then smiling sweetly said, “Now explain”

So, she didn’t like Apolyn, good to know. And he’d killed an Angel? What a douchebag! Taking a drink of Tea, then thinking better of it and conjuring two Long Island ice teas, with Ice. “A drink from my home. It has a little kick, not as bad as fey wine though” I said, picking up my drink and downing it while Freya picked her glass up, sniffed it then took a light sip. Obviously, she liked the taste because she then proceeded to drink half of it. When she set the drink back down I ordered the nanites to refill the glasses and started talking. “Yes, Apolyn successfully cast the spell in the Labyrinth. Then he stepped through a portal into my Universe near the testing of our first Nuclear weapon. The device detonated and vaporized him. I don’t have all the details, but someone reported seeing a man below the tower that held the bomb just seconds before it went off. The Adamantium ring he enchanted survived the blast and was found by me over 50 years later in my timeline. Being that there is no magic there I had no idea what leveling or attributes were for quite a while.

“How’d you figure it out?” she asked, a lot more calmly.

“Well, you see when I put the ring on The Labyrinth realized that the spell was active again and sent something to investigate. “Her name is Abi and she’s imbedded in my subconscious”

“I didn’t divine her with my spell,” she said.

“Yeah, she’s in there deep. Did I forget to tell you that one of my abilities is Perfect Memory?”

“You never told me, but I did notice that and Guided Understanding, wait. So, the experience you’re getting from The Labyrinth, you can throw it into your skills and abilities as needed?” she asked

“Yes, and when I’m at my Place of Power I can divert it into the spheres of power at a 2 -1 ratio.”

“So, while we’re sitting here talking you’ve started leveling your Monk class.”

“Yep. I figure by the time I wake up tomorrow I’ll have a Monk Class level of 232 or so if I don’t just use my saved experience to max out the class.

“And you already have your Unarmed Combat Skills at Level 500?” she asked

“Well, you should be able to visit the dungeon very shortly if that is your desire,'' she said.

“Maybe, I’m not sure I want to do that yet since the Labyrinth has been trying to get me for so long. Knowing I can multi-Class. I might need to look at doing that first.

“Well, before you level too far into the Monk class, I have a question for you, were you going to try to become a cleric?” She asked

“Perhaps down the road but not right this second. I should also let you know that your Goddess would be a natural fit for my thirst for knowledge. However, If there is a requirement to be good, yeah, that’s not really me. I can be quite dark if I need to.”

Freya smiled “Serena accepts those of Good, Neutral, Lawful, and Chaotic alignments. Though those of Chaotic and Neutral alignments might not be as cherished as her good followers. I know that she would welcome you with open arms and you would then have a divine you could ask questions to, once you could commune with her” she said.

“Can I leave the Cleric Class or change Divines?” I asked.

Freya looked thoughtful for a moment then said, “Yes, however doing so removes all class advantages except the hit point bonus per level until a new deity is chosen and the class is changed to ‘Fallen Cleric’”

So I am not locked in and if I don’t like how things are going I’ll be free to choose another. Okay, how do I become a Cleric of Serena?” I asked.

“Activate your interface again and choose your third class. There will be a prompt for a cleric of the divine you name as your God to accept you. Say my name and I will get a prompt, it’s that easy. I would suggest you level that class to level 1 then switch the XP back to monk and level as fast as you can. How much experience are you getting from the Labyrinth?” she asked.

“1,000 per second”

“Where’s the ring? You said you found and put on the Adamantium Ring?”

“The Adjudicator that handled my issues when I arrived made the link permanent. The ring is embedded within me somehow. He didn’t explain. Also, it’s soul bound to me now, so it will never go away.” I said.

“Okay, so 3 seconds, get level 1 then switch it back to Monk and try to get your Monk class above level 100.”

I pulled up my multi-class menu again.

You have accessed the Multi-Class Menu. Note Primary class is not indigenous to this location and is not compatible with class leveling bonuses. You gain only 4 attributes and 1 hit point per level in your Primary Class.

You are eligible to multi-class a second time.

Classes available for multi-class

Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Barbarian, Ranger, Rogue, Bard, Mage, Sorcerer, and Warlock.

Note: When multiclassing experience cost to level is increased. The third class will be 3,000 experience per class level.

Which class would you like to Multi-Class in?

I chose Cleric of Serena, Goddess of Knowledge and Learning.

You have chosen to Multi-Class into a Cleric of Serena Goddess of Knowledge and Learning. A Cleric of Serena must accept this request. Please say the name of the Cleric that will accept you as a Cleric of Serena

“Freya” I stated.

Freya, Cleric of Serena has accepted your request to become a Cleric of Serena.

Cleric Basic Bonuses for choosing the Cleric Class

1 Spell slot per Cleric Class Level, Cumulative.

.1% Armed Combat with Staff, Mace or club Defense per class level

.1% Armored Defense per Cleric Class for Light, Medium, and Heavy Armor.

4 Attribute Points per class level

4 Hit Points per class level

Additional Abilities will be unlocked as the Class Level increases.

You are now a level 0 Cleric.

I switched the XP so that Cleric made level 1, then switched the XP back to Monk. “Done!” I said

“Congratulations!” she said. “By the way, this drink you made, is quite good. I’m sure it's alcoholic but I can’t taste the alcohol.

“That’s the point, it’s supposed to taste like tea

“It does and it is really good,'' she said as she downed the Long Island Iced tea before continuing. “Well, I think we’re done for today, Tomorrow I will be a little busy. Might I suggest you go out and check out the town? Perhaps even make your way over to the Adventures guild. If you can find a group, go on a Dungeon dive. You might like it. Also, now that you are a Cleric of Serena, even a 1st level Cleric, you can sleep at the temple for free if you don’t want to continue to pay the one silver to stay where you are. It is just Southeast of us. You can’t miss it. Of course, if you can’t find it, just ask any of the children running around. They like copper coins, “she said with a smile.

“I’ve already paid for the week, so I’ll just stay here. There are still a lot of questions I have. I don’t know if I’ll get to see the dungeon before I leave or not. Though I may try to go check out the rest of the city. I definitely want to go look around.” I said.

“Well Adam, I must say that today has been one of the most enlightening and interesting days an Academic can be part of. I do wish to speak with you again but tomorrow I am swamped. If you're still in the city in three days, come back in the morning. I should be available for any short discussion until lunch.”

“Thank you, Freya. I enjoyed our conversations, and the gardens were exquisite. Please know that I will take my duties as a Cleric of Serena seriously, though my focus will be on gaining knowledge more than giving it for the time being. If that is all I’ll bid you a good day and be on my way.

“May the light of Serena guide you. Be well Adam” she said

I stood and walked down the stairs, out the door, and, made my way to the main street where I found one of the children Freya had mentioned.