Chapter 94
Chapter 94
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 94
Chapter Title: Central Continent (2)
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Class Expert!
It was another name for a user who had reached level 200.
If level 100 meant becoming a class user—someone who could simply use their job—then level 200 meant being proficient enough to be called an expert.
And experts always had their own know-how.
"Finally, a creation skill."
Creation skill.
It was finally his turn to obtain the ability to turn actions into skills.
At first glance, it might seem laughably inferior compared to combination skills, but that was nonsense to those in the know.
What if you used skills while creating a creation skill? Not just regular skills, but even combination skills?
Of course, what Rokan had in mind wasn't exactly an ultimate technique like that, but having one or two wouldn't hurt.
"I'd like to change jobs."
Recalling the plans he'd made, Rokan headed straight to the Berserker Guild as expected. That was why he'd gathered three hundred Emperor's Emblems, after all.
At this point, veering off to another path would be the real loss. What good would come from picking up some beginner skill from another class? Better to strengthen his current skills and amplify their power a hundredfold.
Raising a skill level didn't provide a massive boost on its own, but when combined with his already overwhelming attack power and various title effects, even a few percent increase could make a world of difference.
"Impressive!"
Perhaps recognizing Rokan's achievements, the receptionist guarding the Berserker Guild let out a short exclamation of admiration.
'I wish I could give him something extra this time too...'
Dodging the man's somehow burdensome gaze—awkward between two guys—Rokan took the red gem he offered, and a bloody light filled the surroundings.
[Unbelievable achievement! You have become the first 'Class Expert.']
[You have acquired the title 'First Class Expert.']
[You are the first to acquire this title.]
[First][First Class Expert][Unique]
A title given to the first to become a Class Expert.
[Effects]
-Creation skill slot +1
"Yes!"
Just like the first Class User, the first Class Expert came with benefits. An additional creation skill slot.
That made four combination skills and four creation skills now.
He'd gained one more combination skill slot upon hitting level 200.
Rokan gladly accepted the unexpected bonus effect.
"You'll need skill books too. Let me see... Enhancement skills usually can't be learned right away due to lack of skill experience... Oh, you have! Well, well, you've mastered the basics perfectly!"
In the meantime, the NPC scanned Rokan's abilities and selected new skill books for him to learn.
Most people lacked the skill experience to learn enhancement skills early, but Rokan had grinded them out in advance, so he could learn them immediately.
"Alright, Dash, Strike, War Cry, Berserk, Shoulder Charge, Rip Attack, Throwing, Force, Guard, Charge, Twist Attack, Sturdy Body—that's twelve enhancement skills for 60 gold. New skills: Strengthened Heart, Steel Muscles, Unyielding Advance, Flurry, Mana Control, Weapon Break, Armor Break—that's seven, 70 gold. No discounts, got it?"
"Yes."
Just learning the skills cost a whopping 130 gold.
An insane price. Over 15 million won in cash terms.
But Rokan paid it willingly. He was earning gold hand over fist anyway, and he was confident he'd get more than his investment back.
That's why he'd done the skill grinding ahead of time.
Once the payment was made, they all became his.
[Dash][Lv 4]
[Strike][Lv 4]
[War Cry][Lv 4]
[Berserk][Lv 4]
[Shoulder Charge][Lv 3]
[Rip Attack][Lv 3]
[Throwing][Lv 3]
[Force][Lv 2]
[Guard][Lv 2]
[Charge][Lv 2]
[Twist Attack][Lv 2]
[Sturdy Body][Lv 2]
The existing skills hadn't changed much. Their effects had simply amplified by 30% with each level up.
Impressive enough, but as a reward for diligently mastering one class, it wasn't exactly overpowered.
Even though he'd gained several skills upon becoming a Class Expert, most were passive, so there weren't many he could actively use.
[Strengthened Heart][Lv 1]
Strengthens the heart by accepting mana power.
-HP 10% increase
-Stamina 20% increase
-Passive effect
[Steel Muscles][Lv 1]
Strengthens muscles by accepting mana power.
-Strength 20% increase
-Toughness 20% increase
-Passive effect
[Unyielding Advance][Lv 1]
Advances with powerful will, undeterred by enemy attacks.
-Defense 200% during duration
-Super armor effect ignores all stun effects
-Duration: 20 seconds
[Flurry][Lv 1]
Delivers ten strikes to the enemy in an instant.
-10 consecutive hits over 2 seconds
[Mana Control][Lv 1]
Master precise mana manipulation to reduce mana consumption.
-30% reduced mana cost for all skills
-Passive effect
[Weapon Break][Lv 1]
Strikes opponent's weapon to damage its durability.
However, using it damages your own weapon's durability as well.
[Armor Break][Lv 1]
Strikes opponent's armor to damage its durability.
However, using it damages your own weapon's durability as well.
Strictly speaking, the actively usable ones were Unyielding Advance, Flurry, Weapon Break, and Armor Break.
Plus, Weapon Break and Armor Break were essentially the same type, so really just three skills—which made the already skill-poor Berserker class feel even more barren.
Rokan calmly sorted through it all, bought a few more skill books, and left the Berserker Guild.
"Whew, time to start with combination skills."
What he planned to make: combination skills and creation skills. Combination first.
[Please designate action clips or skill books for the desired skill combination.]
"Force, Charge, Dash, Strike, Sturdy Body, Unyielding Advance, register action clip, Flurry!"
Every skill in the combination was vicious. Fitting, since the concept for this combination skill was an 'ultimate technique.'
The action clip inserted midway was even the combination skill 'Critical Strike.'
[Combination possible.]
[Watch the projected use of the combination skill and press the complete button.]
[Upon completion, skill books will disappear, and you will automatically acquire the combination skill.]
On the simulation screen, a madman charged wildly at the enemy, shredding them.
Surrounding foes slashed and stabbed at him, but the madman ignored them. He only butchered the enemy in front of him.
And in the form of Critical Strike's power fully replicated as a 10-hit combo!
"Complete combination!"
Mana cost was extreme, but the power was unmatched. Satisfied, Rokan finished the skill with a smile.
[Please name the combination skill.]
"Mad Slaughter."
Judging by the effects, something like "One-Shot Kill" or "Mutual Destruction" might fit, but Rokan chose a simple, evocative name.
A skill that ignored enemy attacks and poured out pure offense—fitting, right?
With his fourth combination skill slot filled, Rokan moved straight to the next phase.
Creation skills!
"Not here."
Before making creation skills, Rokan changed locations.
Turning actions into skills required lots of practice and attempts, but one more thing was needed.
An 'opponent.'
You could make creation skills shadowboxing in the air, but precision suffered.
The way to overcome that was practicing against a real opponent to time it perfectly.
This allowed creating skills with exact desired timing, vastly improving usability.
"First, stock up on materials."
And one more thing.
Rokan had uncovered a hidden secret of creation skills.
After creating a desired skill with a creation skill, use it in a combination to make another creation skill.
Like this.
"Register creation skill. Backstep."
Rokan performed a quick backward step in place and registered it as a creation skill.
Useful for evasion, but too basic to waste a slot on. Still, it was just prep.
"Alright, now..."
Whoosh!
Rokan, preparations done, threw a hand axe—using Throwing's power, not Bombardment—to pull one ogre.
The ogre, struck with a dull impact, charged in rage. Rokan could crush it easily but waited until it closed in.
Huaaaang.
"Backstep."
Whoosh.
As the ogre's attack nearly grazed him, Rokan retreated by a hair's breadth.
"Unyielding Advance, Critical Strike!"
Gathering all his power, he unleashed the ultimate strike.
Critical Strike's Charge and Dash effects activated, closing the gap instantly.
Thud!
Headshot! Critical!
Rokan's battle axe split the ogre's crown perfectly, and its body crumpled.
Even an ogre couldn't withstand the dozens-fold amplified critical damage.
"Register creation skill, Counterattack!"
Rokan registered the motion as a creation skill and edited its length. The whole sequence: dodging the enemy's attack by a split second and delivering a lethal blow!
[Counterattack][Creation Skill]
Dodges enemy attack and delivers a lethal strike.
-Evades one enemy attack
-Instant counter after evasion deals 1.5x normal damage
-50% increased critical damage on critical hit
The skill turned out perfectly. He'd thought it'd take several tries—total satisfaction.
Rokan moved right to the next skill.
"Unyielding Advance, Dash, Strike, Weapon Break, Flurry!"
Pulling another ogre, Rokan unleashed skills like a combination skill.
He battered it, controlling Flurry's 10 hits to focus solely on its club.
Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud!
The ogre's massive club became scrap in seconds.
Weapon Break's power shredded the sturdy new club to tatters. One light tap, and it'd shatter.
"Register creation skill, Disarm!"
His second creation skill instantly destroyed the opponent's weapon.
Not just disarming, but breaking it to empty their hands—perfect for Rokan, who wielded overwhelming power against heavy weapons.
Now, the third skill?
This concept: 'evasion.'
Rokan didn't fear taking hits while striking, but he couldn't tank everything.
"Backstep, Unyielding Advance, Guard, Dash."
...Grrroar.
Dodging with exquisite timing again, Rokan used Unyielding Advance and Dash to retreat far back.
Instantly widening the distance—an evasion maneuver.
Unyielding Advance could move freely despite its name, ignoring stuns for perfect evasion.
He'd even slipped in Guard midway to bounce any stray attacks.
"Register creation skill, Evasion."
Interestingly, he could've added Charge or Rip Attack for more distance but didn't.
Made for instant evasion, not full escape—ready to reengage immediately.
One slot left.
"Delete creation skill, Backstep."
Rokan deleted Backstep and inserted something unexpected.
"Force, Unyielding Advance, Berserk, Guard, Dash, Strike, Flurry!"
Kaboom!
Simple motion: Activate Berserk, Guard to protect neck and heart, then Flurry to sweep surroundings!
As an unplanned extra slot, he improvised the creation skill.
Drawing from his merfolk trauma in the undersea tunnel: prevent attacks in that split-second when activating Berserk.
Plus, sweeping nearby foes!
Pretty solid for improv.
"Register creation skill, Rampage."
With all combination and creation skills registered, Rokan began his real conquest.
"But first, pay back what I owe."
Before that, he hunted down the Twin-Headed Ogre that had troubled him.