Chapter 3: Ready
Novel: Create Yanfchomnurng
Writer: YangChomnurng
Author's Note: Hello everyone! I sincerely apologize for the long wait. I ended up rewriting the lower half of this chapter due to a few plot issues. Thank you so much for your patience!
After finalizing his character's name, the system prompt flashed to life, offering an array of custom facial modifications. Options to tweak eye color, bone structure, and hairstyles floated before him. However, after briefly experimenting with the sliders, he opted to keep his original, real-world appearance instead.
With his physical profile set, a blinding flash of light enveloped Lilo. The system instantly warped him to the Class Selection Sanctuary—a vast, ethereal hall pulsing with magic and elemental energy.
[Ding! Welcome Player. Please select your desired Starting Class.]
A series of holographic panels illuminated before him, detailing the path of each archetype:
Knight: Unlike ordinary Soldiers, Knights serve as the ultimate frontline tanks. Wrapped in heavy steel armor, they possess immense health pools and abilities designed to draw enemy aggression (aggro) away from allies. While their raw damage output is modest, their primary mandate is absolute protection, often wielding damage-reduction buffs or off-healing capabilities.
Barbarian: Trading defensive armor for pure, unadulterated offense, Barbarians are relentless shock-troops. Armed with massive battleaxes or heavy bludgeons, they trade survival odds for catastrophic physical damage. A notable variant, the Berserker, embraces heightened aggression, tapping into frenzied states to tear through opposition.
Paladin: A holy iteration of the classic Knight. Clad in radiant plate mail, Paladins combine physical resilience with sacred incantations. Guided by solemn oaths, they excel at smiting dark forces, banishing undead, and casting localized restoration magic to sustain their allies during holy crusades.
White Mage: The quintessential support class. Masters of restorative arts, White Mages wield high-tier healing spells, shield barriers, and dispel abilities crucial for party survival. Depending on the setting, this role may manifest as Chemists or Medics, forming the indispensable backbone of any high-level raid team.
Summoner: Masters of battlefield control through proxy. Whether conjuring mythical beasts, raising undead thralls as Necromancers, or deploying automated nanobots as high-tech Engineers, Summoners command external entities to do their bidding. While fragile in close-quarters combat, their proxy army commands absolute authority on the field.
Assassin: The preferred choice for tacticians and masters of stealth. Assassins slip into the shadows to plan lethal, precise strikes against high-priority targets. Operating in high-risk, high-reward scenarios, they turn every encounter into a calculated game of cat-and-mouse.
Hunter: Adaptable trackers capable of wielding a diverse arsenal ranging from longbows to firearms. Hunters rely on high mobility, evasion, and strategic positioning rather than brute strength. Additionally, they possess unique skills to tame wild beasts as combat companions.
Lilo pondered the choices briefly, weighing the pros and cons of each path. Without excessive hesitation, he extended his hand toward the Hunter interface. For his primary weapon slot, he chose a specialized long-range firearm.
[Ding! Class Selection Confirmed: Hunter.]
[Ding! Starting Region Selection Initiated...]
A swirl of spatial magic enveloped Lilo once more. The system processed his entry and randomized his spawn location to a high-yield starting zone.
[Notice: Player Lilo is being transported to "Teuk Hoor Village"—a prosperous settlement renowned for abundant questlines, rare resources, and unique storylines.]
As the blinding light dissolved, the crisp air of Teuk Hoor Village filled his lungs. The faint sound of rushing water echoed in the distance as the system finalized his arrival.
Author's Note: Thank you all so much for reading! I am truly grateful for your ongoing support. Writing this brings me immense joy, and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Have a wonderful day!