- Subclass Unlocked
Twenty minutes later...
[System]
New Name is now level 12.
Select a perk: [Telekinetic Shield II], [Spatial Inventory], [Telepathy], [Sky Soaring], [Prowler].
Frizz sat on a bench near a convenience store, eating a hotdog bun. "It's getting late; should I send you home?" he asked his shivering coworker, sitting in front of him.
Yani's grip tightened on her hand bag, slightly jittering. Frizz stared at her, waiting for a reply. Now that he got a good look, her long silky hair with goldish streaks stood out along with her puffy lips and brown-colored eyes.
Wearing a white sleeveless turtleneck, her youthful appearance stood out amongst a crowd. Frizz slightly regrets taking her with him, noting she might get dragged to his troubles.
"Yeah, that would be great." Yani replied, warily looking around since her handbag contained three envelopes bulging with cash. "This is a lot of money..." she quietly whispered in a soft voice.
Frizz snickered. "Assuming that each envelope has roughly twenty thousand pesos, you should have around sixty thousand. Correct?" He added, nonchalantly enjoying his drink.
Yani motioned Frizz to hush, signaling to keep his voice down. "Don't be so loud." She looks around, wary that someone may have followed them.
"You never held that kind of amount before, huh? I know that feeling, we all feel that at some point. I remember feeling like that when my mother gave me eighteen thousand to pay my tuition. It was nerve wracking, I tell you." Frizz confided, chuckling as he took another bite. (This is stale...)
"I don't feel quite good about this..." Yani added, her worries enveloping her. "I mean, it felt good stealing from them and giving them a hard lesson, but this isn't our money. Shouldn't we give it back to the people?"
Frizz's brows furrowed, considering her suggestion. "Yeah, that's possible, but we've stopped those sharks for today, and I am content with that," he reasoned. "Despite my powers, I can't do everything."
"Way too much of a hassle, and I think I am being monitored by the police. Way too much heat," Frizz reasoned, looking behind. "Look, I am helping you and only you. The others can't be bothered with for now."
(Me? Why? I know I asked for his help, but he was way too eager to help me. Is he after something?) Yani mused, wary of Frizz's true reasons. "With your powers, you can clean this city and save the people, make this city great again."
"Yes, but the more I use it, the more attention I bring. I have to be careful," Frizz countered. "I don't want to end up on the news or in some sort of government facility."
"Slow and steady changes will have to suffice." Frizz stated.
Yani bowed her head, understanding his reasons. Frizz tossed the paper wrap, staring at Yani while waiting for the rain to subside and finally deciding on which perk to get. "Give me the telekinetic shie—wait." He paused, rubbing his chin.
(Not yet. Let me try something...) Frizz smiled, an idea forming in his head. "System, combine telekinetic hurler and telekinetic shield," he whispered.
"Who are you talking to?" Yani raised a brow while sipping on her drink.
[System]
Combining [Telekinetic Hurler] and [Telekinetic Shield]
Results: [Telekinetic Bulwark]
Displaying descriptions: The perk-user gains the ability to create a telekinetic force field around their body that repels incoming damage up to a set threshold. While the shield is active, the user can also repel or attract objects weighing up to 10 kg within a 20-foot radius. Telekinetically thrown objects are imbued with additional kinetic energy, increasing their speed and impact. The greater the telekinetic prowess, the more force is applied to the object. Once the shield breaks, the shattered energy releases a telekinetic wave, pushing back all entities and objects within a 10-foot radius. The force field takes an hour to regenerate.
(No additional effect, huh?) Frizz quipped; he silently hoped for an additional effect this time. (Oh well.) Frizz looked at the level-up notification again; his eyes widened at the revelation.
Yani shifted, shyly looking away; Frizz's staring was getting to her. (Is there something on my face?) she remarked, wiping her face with a handkerchief.
[System]
New Name is now level 12.
Select a perk: [Telekinetic Bulwark II], [Spatial Inventory], [Telepathy], [Sky Soaring], [Prowler].
(Ha! The perk changed; I didn't think it would work.) Frizz grinned, chuckling at the newly discovered feature. (So if I choose to combine the displayed perk, it will change accordingly in the level-up screen. Good to know.)
Yani blushed, unsure of what to do. (Can he see through me? Wait, can HE SEE through me? No!) Yani turned away, guarding her chest.
Frizz noticed Yani's discomfort. "Are you okay? What are you doing?" He observed her shivering coworker as he whispered. "System, give me telekinetic bulwark."
[System]
New Name received: [Telekinetic Bulwark II]
Displaying descriptions: The perk-user can create a stronger telekinetic force field around their body, capable of repelling incoming damage up to a higher threshold. While the shield is active, the user can repel or attract objects weighing up to 26 kg within a 26-foot radius. Telekinetically thrown objects are imbued with additional kinetic energy, significantly increasing their speed and impact. The greater the telekinetic prowess, the more force is applied to the object. Once the shield breaks, the shattered energy releases a telekinetic wave, pushing back all entities and objects within a 15-foot radius. The force field takes 45 minutes to regenerate.
(That's a rather lengthy description.) Frizz noted, almost getting bored reading the text. (I hope this won't become a trend.)
Yani slowly faced forward. "You can see through my clothes? Please stop staring..." she pleaded, trying to dissuade the superpowered individual before her. (I'm still seventeen.)
Frizz's brows furrowed, confused at her accusation. "I can't see through your clothes; what the hell are you talking about?" he sighed. "I am thinking of something; I didn't mean to stare at you."
Yani nodded, breathing in relief and fixing her hair in shame. "Oh...okay."
[System]
Fighter perk received: [✬All About Me✬]
Description: Single-target buffs granted to the perk-user are slightly boosted and have an increased duration effect.
Fighter skill received:
Description: Upon targeting an entity with this skill, a probability counter is displayed, showing the possibility of a victory. (3)
(I see, so in the next level, the system should upgrade another random perk and skill?) Frizz thought. (It alternates between receiving and upgrading. Good to know.)
[System]
Subclass unlocked!
New Name is now a [White Knight].
Class description: A chivalrous warrior dedicated to protecting the weak. Excels in defense, healing, and inspiring allies. Wields a heavy weapon, embodying honor, courage, and unwavering loyalty.
Received two [White Knight] perks: [✬White Knight's Resolve✬], [✬White Knight's Constitution✬].
[✬White Knight's Resolve✬] Description: The perk-user moderately resists some negative effects and debuffs.
[✬White Knight's Constitution✬] Description: The perk-user is highly resistant to most toxins, venoms, and poisons.
Received two [White Knight] skills:
"System, show me my present stats."
[System]
Name: New Name
Level: 12
Experience: 0/190
Health: 51/51 (+8) [RF+2] [IP+6]
Mana: 48/48
Fatigue: 20/100 (peak)
Class: [Fighter]
Subclass: [White Knight]
Physical Prowess = [barely superhuman]
Magical Prowess = [average human]
Mental Prowess = [below average human]
Telekinetic Prowess = [experienced]
Perks: [Serene Life], [Righteous Fury], [Gluttonous Approach], [Telekinetic Bulwark II], [Alcoholic Advantage], [Mark of Decrepitude], [Iron Peak], [Chameleon], [Survivor], [Soothing Touch], [Poisonous Words], [Intimidation], [✬Efficient Recovery✬], [✬Single Minded Fool✬], [✬Unique Battle Sense II✬], [✬All About Me✬], [✬White Knight's Resolve✬], [✬White Knight's Constitution✬]
Talents: None
Frizz noticed that the rain subsided, noting that it was time to go home. "Do you have Brab? Call a service; I can pay."
Two hours later...
Frizz sighed on his bed, unable to sleep. "Damn, I've been getting less and less fatigued lately," he mulled, turning over. "My perks are making me superhuman, and because of that, I don't tire easily."
Frizz stood up, turning on his computer. "Time to check Fishbook."
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frizzsoda: what would you guys do if you could level up in real life?
axejuggernaut: be a generalist where I can do everything and anything
sigmaballs1999: be a mage or a wizard, i guess?
frizzsoda: I mean, what would your goals be?
redhairchainsawlover: er, world peace? after reaching the maximum lvl?
sexretiveplotter: it would be hard, how would you farm exp?
frizzsoda: so goddamned hard, i get you.
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Frizz stared at his monitor; a realization dawned on him. "Now that I think about it, I never received a complete objective notification. Did I not help her?" he commented. "But I leveled up, and I don't think I have beaten that many people?"
Frizz rubbed his chin, opening the window and staring at the sky. "Ah well, the required experience needed wasn't that high anyway. Probably just defeated enough people," he concluded.
*Knock!* *Knock!* A knock on the door broke his thoughts. "Weng..." he guessed since he wanted to talk earlier. "Come in, Weng."
"I thought you were asleep, now can you tell me what's going on?" Weng added as several books shot forward and orbited around him. "Wha—" his older brother exclaimed in disbelief. The sudden levitation trick caught him off guard and he stood there, speechless and scared.
"This is what's happening to me, Weng." Frizz declared as the books suddenly dropped, thudding loudly on the floor.