Chapter 7: A Method of Acquiring Jobs Contrary to the Game
On the combat stage.
The battle between Gazef and Brain grew fiercer, flashes of light flaring across their bodies as they activated Martial Skills.
At the same time.
Information on Tang Zheng's stat panel also kept appearing.
*Discovered Skill: "Weakness Perception." Requires a basic warrior class. Current conditions not met—*
*The "Genius" job has been activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?*
*Discovered Skill: "Instant Reflex." Requires a basic warrior class. Current conditions not met—*
*The "Genius" job has been activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?*
...
*Discovered Skill: "Ability Up." Requires a basic warrior class. Current conditions not met—*
*The "Genius" job has been activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?*
Clang! Clang!
The sound of clashing weapons resounded throughout the venue.
"Incredible!"
"They're so strong! No wonder they defeated all the previous opponents so easily."
"To think he can fight on par with the genius swordsman, Brain! That Gazef is incredibly strong."
"Whoa, I can't even follow their movements anymore."
...
The once-quiet viewing platform erupted with excitement at Gazef and Brain's spectacular display of offense and defense.
Tang Zheng was also thrilled, but he wasn't looking at the combat stage. Instead, his attention was fixed on the information appearing on his stat panel.
"To think I can learn skills just by watching others use them and then spending skill points... This method is completely unexpected."
Tang Zheng's eyes flickered slightly.
He had originally thought that, like the people of the Otherworld, he would need to learn skills through self-study.
At this moment.
What truly excited Tang Zheng was the common job, "Genius." It was just as he had anticipated—in fact, it was even better than he had first guessed.
Looking at the prompts on his stat panel, Tang Zheng considered which skills to acquire; after all, he only had three skill points.
Hmm?
Suddenly, Tang Zheng noticed a new prompt on his stat panel.
*Discovered Skill: "Fast Slash." Requires the intermediate class "Sword Saint." Current conditions not met—*
*You possess the prerequisite job "Genius (Warrior)." Consume 3 Skill Points to learn?*
Tang Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he saw this information.
An intermediate class, 'Sword Saint'?
Tang Zheng instinctively glanced at the combat stage. This skill was seemingly coming from the dominant Brain.
If he remembered correctly, Brain possessed three jobs: Warrior (Basic), Sword Expert (Intermediate), and Sword Saint (Intermediate).
This prompt on his stat panel must have come from Brain.
What Tang Zheng was pondering now wasn't the "Sword Saint" class itself, but another matter he had overlooked.
In the game YGGDRASIL, players first acquired a relevant job before they could learn its skills. Here in the Otherworld, however, the situation was the exact opposite.
People in this world needed to first learn a job's skills before they could acquire the job itself, meaning there were no so-called prerequisites.
For example, the high-tier job "Ninja," which required reaching level 60 or higher to learn in the game, had no level requirement in the Otherworld.
As long as one learned the skills of the "Ninja" job, they could acquire that job. The ninja sisters of the adamantite-rank adventurer team, Blue Rose, were a perfect example of this.
If he were to learn the skill "Fast Slash" now, could he indirectly acquire the intermediate class "Sword Saint"?
If successful,
Tang Zheng would then understand another method of acquiring jobs.
Furthermore, compared to acquiring jobs by touching the equipment and weapons of different jobs, the method of acquiring jobs by learning their skills was far more advantageous and precise.
This was especially true for constructing job builds.
Intermediate classes were one thing, but acquiring high-tier jobs would suddenly become much simpler.
As for special jobs?
This thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind, and he shook his head slightly.
Never mind special jobs; among the people of the Otherworld, those who could master high-tier jobs were exceedingly rare.
Although special jobs were also considered high-tier, they were completely different from high-tier, intermediate, and basic jobs. In YGGDRASIL, they could only be acquired by fulfilling specific prerequisites.
There was almost no way to circumvent this!
In the game, a level 100 player might obtain multiple high-tier jobs, but most could only ever get a single special job.
The requirements were obviously strict.
"Aaargh!!"
"Oh! Go, Brain!"
...
The renewed surge of cheers brought Tang Zheng back to his senses, and his gaze turned to the combat stage below.
Before he knew it!
Under Brain's tempestuous assault, Gazef was already being forced into a steady retreat, and the entire situation looked as if Brain was about to claim victory.
Tang Zheng held his breath, his eyes fixed on the combat stage. He, too, wanted to see if the outcome of this match would be the same as he remembered.
In such a high-speed exchange.
Gazef's retreating steps seemed unsteady, and he suddenly stumbled.
Just then!
Brain quickly stepped forward, seemingly intending to end the fight at that instant.
However.
In the next moment, Brain's body suddenly stiffened, and then he flew uncontrollably backward, collapsing onto the combat stage.
The excited cheers from the crowd abruptly halted.
What had happened in that brief instant? With his current Strength, Tang Zheng couldn't see a thing, and there were undoubtedly few in the entire audience who could.
However!
Tang Zheng's gaze darted to his stat panel.
*Discovered Skill: "Fourfold Slash of Light." Requires a warrior class. Current conditions not met—*
*The "Genius" job has been activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?*
Tang Zheng's expression softened. It seemed things were proceeding exactly according to the history he knew.
In this "Royal Court Tournament," Gazef had used the skill he developed himself, "Fourfold Slash of Light," to achieve ultimate victory!
A roar swept through the crowd—
Clap, clap, clap!!
After a brief silence, the entire venue was filled with enthusiastic cheers and applause.
"Gazef!!!"
"Gazef!!!"
"Gazef!!!"
...
Loud shouts resounded through the sky.
Tang Zheng glanced at the emotional, red-faced figures around him and let out a soft breath. Looking at his stat panel, he thought to himself, *Learn the skill "Fast Slash."*
He wanted to test if he could indirectly acquire a "job" through its skills.
Besides, since the common job "Genius" provided no stat bonuses, he needed to acquire a combat-type job anyway.
With the "Genius" job's ability to convert basic classes, he had enough leeway to risk experimenting with an intermediate one.
(end of chapter)