Finally!
Sakeer took a deep breath, a triumphant smile forming on his lips.
"My lord, you seem quite happy today."
"Something good happened?"
The voice came from Muguo, the big brother of the Hobgoblins, who was still being carried in Sakeer's hand. Sensing his master's good mood, it spoke in a cautious yet flattering tone.
Sakeer chuckled. "Wait a moment—I'll reward you with half of this rabbit meat."
"Thank you, my lord!"
Muguo's face lit up with excitement. Its mouth curled eagerly, and it spoke in a hurried, pleased voice.
With that, Sakeer let go, tossing his broken broken onto the nearby grass before reaching for the fat rabbit carcass.
But suddenly—
Sakeer froze.
He felt something stir within him—his magic power had become oddly restless, surging like an unexpected wave of heat.
The sensation caught him off guard.
His magic had always been stable, obedient—consumed only when actively used.
Aside from that, it had never acted on its own.
Until now.
"What the hell...?" Sakeer's expression shifted to surprise.
Instinctively, he raised his sword, his gaze sweeping his surroundings with heightened vigilance.
Had he been poisoned? Was this some sort of negative status effect?
The restless energy in his body grew stronger, though luckily, given his limited mana reserves, the sensation wasn't overwhelming.
But it was undeniable—something was happening.
And then—
Hummm!
His entire body shook slightly.
At the same time, his attribute panel abruptly appeared before his eyes.
Lines of new information flashed across the display:
『Class Advancement Detected』
Intermediate Class: Sword Master Lv.10Basic Class: Mage Lv.10
『Advanced Class Unlocked: Magic Swordsman』
Would you like to advance?
Sakeer blinked in astonishment.
This... is a high-level class advancement?
He hadn't expected this at all.
His heart pounded as he stared at the notification. A high-level profession had triggered—just like that?
The sheer suddenness of it was almost hard to believe.
For a moment, Sakeer recalled his earlier concerns—the ones buried deep in his heart.
Even though he had already deduced the mechanics of class construction from what he knew about Valkyries, he had still harbored doubts.
Did simply meeting the class requirements guarantee an advanced profession?
Could he really unlock something as powerful as the Valkyrie class?
Now, all those concerns vanished.
"As long as the requirements are met, advanced professions can be triggered?"
"No... it can't be that simple."
High-level professions had varying degrees of power. Some were undoubtedly stronger than others.
And then there were special professions—the ones that likely required not just the right skillset but also unique items or hidden conditions to unlock.
His thoughts drifted to Cocytus, the guardian of the Great Tomb.
That warrior possessed the Asura class—a specialized profession.
Sakeer strongly suspected it was one of those jobs that demanded a specific item to obtain.
"Magic Swordsman, huh?"
His gaze sharpened.
It hadn't been in his original plans, but…
Did it matter?
A high-level class was a high-level class.
Without hesitation, he confirmed the selection—
"Advance!"
No matter how unexpected it was, this was a golden opportunity.
High-level professions were rare in this world, and their sheer stat growth alone made them invaluable!
Ding!
『Class Advancement Successful!』
New Class: Magic Swordsman
『Class Effects』
Passive | "Sword & Sorcery"
—Grants the ability to use both warrior skills and magic, as well as wield Magician equipment.
Passive | "Mana Infusion"
—Allows you to channel magic power into your equipment, imbuing it with magical properties. Compatible with class skills.
Active Skill | "Mana Slash"
—Unleashes a ranged mana-infused slash, dealing 100 + (20% Magic Attack) DMG to the target.
Cooldown: 60 seconds.Class Growth:
—Each level increases HP, MP, Physical Attack, and Magic Attack by 15 points.
Description:
A combat class that combines melee prowess with ranged magic attacks.
Hiss—
Sakeer inhaled sharply, feeling the lingering chill of realization.
A high-level profession…
It truly lived up to its reputation!
Two passives and a unique class skill—a combination that completely outclassed any mid-tier profession!
But—
Something about these two passive effects struck him as odd.
Sakeer studied the details more carefully, his expression turning somewhat peculiar.
"Sword & Sorcery"
At first glance, Sword & Sorcery seemed powerful.
In a game, this passive would be an exceptional ability—granting warrior classes access to magic while also allowing them to equip spellcaster gear.
A significant power boost for any player.
But in this world?
Equipment wasn't restricted by class.
And more importantly, he didn't even need it.
Which meant this passive, impressive as it seemed, was practically worthless to him.
"Mana Infusion"
The second passive, Mana Infusion, was easier to understand.
It allowed physical weapons to gain magical properties, essentially imbuing them with elemental attributes.
Normally, the four base magical attributes were:
FireWindWaterEarth
But since Sakeer hadn't specialized in any elemental-based magic, his current magical attribute remained "neutral"—or rather, "no attribute".
A fair comparison would be the "Holy Strike" skill of the Paladin class.
Paladins could imbue their weapons with divine energy, allowing them to deal holy attribute damage.
Mana Infusion functioned similarly.
For example, against undead or ghostly creatures, standard physical attacks would be ineffective.
But an attack enhanced with magical attributes?
That would be lethal.
After thoroughly analyzing the class details, Sakeer sighed in understanding.
It looked good on the surface—
But in reality?
It was... underwhelming.
"After all, if the prerequisites are easy to meet, the profession itself can't be too powerful."
Sakeer had expected as much.
Yet, he couldn't deny feeling a little disappointed.
However—
High-level professions had a five-level cap, meaning he could only advance them by five levels.
Even if the class wasn't outstanding, it still contributed to base stat growth, ensuring he didn't lose out in the long run.
Not to mention—
This profession also enhanced his magic power, and right now, magic was what he lacked the most.
[Attribute Panel]
Player: Sakeer
Justice Value: 51 (Neutral)
HP: 128 (9%)MP: 28 (2%)Physical Attack: 128 (9%)Physical Defense: 13 (1%)Dexterity: 113 (8%)Magic Attack: 28 (2%)Magic Defense: 13 (1%)Combined Resistance: 0 (0%)Specialty: 20 (1%)
Total Growth Rate: 32%
[Ability Panel]
Innate Ability: [Player]
Total Level:21EXP Bar:0/10,000
Class Progression:
Basic Class:Genius Lv.10 (Warrior...)
Intermediate Class:Sword Master Lv.10
High/Special Class:Magic Swordsman Lv.1
Skill Points:45
Passive Skills:
Item BoxSword & SorceryMana InfusionSlash Boost (+10%)
Active Skills:
Warrior Skills:
Instant ReflexQuadruple SlashQuick SlashStealthTracking
Magic Skills:
Minor Injury Heal (Tier 1)Magic Arrow (Tier 1)Odorless (Tier 1)Camouflage (Tier 1)Item Identification (Tier 2)Papermaking (Tier 2)Heat Up (Tier 4)
Class-Specific Skills:
PharmaceuticalsAlchemyMana Slash
As Sakeer scanned through his updated stats, something caught his eye.
His "Specialty" stat had increased by 20 points.
"Does Specialty have something to do with high-level or special professions?"
His gaze flickered with intrigue.
This was something worth investigating further.
End of Chapter