《The Man Kicked By the God》Thirteenth Kick - Perks of Beign Genius
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Another mystery added to my list. First, the necklace mom gave, then this one. Even though I used Identify on them I was unable acquire even their names. They should be something really important or else how could I am unable to identify them with my level 51 identify. Well, mysteries should be searched but, not now. For now I need to train a bit. As well as, it’s almost time. My sister is about to born. I am kinda wondering about what kind of sis I’ll have. Just 2 more months and I’ll be a big brother, again.
But this time I need to train more. I will, probably, need to protect my sister after all. Well this time my training will be harsher probably. Since I’ve finished my Triage, my parents will make it harder. Maybe mom will let me take it till my sis born but I doubt it will be that easy. She is merciless when it comes to training. Even if she unable to train me herself, she definitely prepare harsh program for me. I need to train stats as well as my newly acquired skills. Well I need to grind till my sis born. After then mom will probably starts supervising me on magic. I may need your help. Can you help me a bit, Meta?
“First of all you need to have knowledge about schools. Then I will give you instructions. Magic-Martial fellows take lessons from both Magic and Martial Arts as well as special Magic-Martial Job Tree lessons. You need to put thrice amount of work if you want to be successful. On most Institutes Magic-Martial fellows take lessons on morning about martial arts, noon is reserved for magic lessons. After completing these lessons then you take Magic-Martial Job Tree lessons. Because what you learn at Magic-Martial Job Tree lessons is combining both. If you have shaky basic, then you’re not better than trash.” – Metatron
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I need to work harder. I get it. What else?
“Most of basic Institutes are really far away from this town, Rockas. So you’ll be a boarding student. Your school life start when you reach age of 7. For mastering basic skills and increasing stats you’ll take 4 year education. At age of 11 you’ll undergo Wizarda for learning your Magic affinities. Till 14 you’ll have 3 years on mastering your other affinities.” – Metatron
Hmm I’ve total of 7 years of basic school life then. Is there anything like high/low level class thing?
“For martial arts as well as magic there are 4 levels. Martial arts classes named as Common, Strong, Master and Divine. Magic class named as Common, Prodigy, Gifted and Genius. Common being lowest level, Divine and Genius respectively strongest level. For someone to be able to enter Magic-Martial lessons they need to be at least Master as well as Gifted class level.” – Metatron
Then how they place students to their respective classes. It shouldn’t be random, right?!
“For martial arts 1-100 overall on physicals stats means you’re in Common class. 101 to 250 means Strong, 251 to 1000 Master. For someone to be able to enter Divine class they need to have 1000 or so overall on physical stats though.” – Metatron
Now, I understand why did you push me to train all my stats. Well magic classes level should be similar right?
“Yeah, you’re right, partner. If you’ve 1-100 overall on mental stats you’ll placed to Common class. 101 to 250 overall indicated you’ll be in Prodigy class. If you want to get in Gifted class you need to have higher overall then 251. Only by averaging mental stats on 1000 you’ll be accepted to Genius class.” – Metatron
Holy shiit maan. When will I able to take a breather, seriously?
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“For a while, take it easy and grind your magic masteries partner. They’re clearly lacking if we compare them to your physical masteries. Well, since your mom won’t be able to help you directly till baby delivering and your father doesn’t look like will let you go easily you’d better activate all elements while you’re meditating. This way you’ll able to increase your masteries as well as stats. Your mother probably will suggest something like that too. While you’re training with your father you should activate your elements time to time. That way you’ll able to achieve higher levels of masteries faster. But be prepared, this will be really really tiring.” – Metatron
Are you sure you’re not trying to max my Endurance and Vitality, mate? Because that’s how I max my Endurance and Vitality.
“They will probably first stats to reach 1000 limit in my opinion too. Get your ass up and train, partner.” – Metatron
Well, I’ve only two months for my training. Although it’s not much I think I can increase my abilities a little bit with my new titles. I’ve yet to know what they gave me as boost. It’s time to unveil it. May I see my new titles one by one, mate?
“I started to wondering when you’ll remember your new titles. Here you go” - Metatron
the Full ElementalBy owning ability outclasses the Full Elemental you’ve gained rights to wield the Full Elemental too.
You’ve earned ability to unlock all material affinities.
Hmm, just an addition. I’ve the Neutral anyways, but having the Full Elemental is better, I guess.
the GeniusYou may born prodigy, Gifted with power but only Geniuses who can achieve peak may etch themselves in history.
Increase training speed of skills by %50.
FUHAHAHAHAHAHA! Now I understand people why people value Triage that much. This increases is just sooooo gooood!
“I told you, right? But this still doesn’t change the fact you need to strive hard. Your elemental affinity debuff will be there as long as you didn’t reach level 50 at least.” – Metatron
Well, time to work hard. For now, I’ll turn myself into some eccentric cultivator and train myself 2 months. I don’t want miss my sister's first moments. I’m not some freak who will train for years without seeing while his siblings growing up!
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