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The Arcadia System - Chapter 111

Published at 24th of March 2022 06:26:05 PM


Chapter 111: Winter Rose

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[Skill Name: Status Barrier

Skill Rank: Normal

Magic Spell/Ki Art Rank: None

Cost: 10 A.P

Ability:

-> Prevents one's status from getting seen(only affects [Appraisal(Normal)])                                                   

Requirements:

-> Possess [Appraisal(Normal)](1/1)

-> Possess an atypical title(1/1)

-> Possess more than 100 A.P prior to purchase or series of purchases(1/1)

]

"Hmmmm, what to choose?" wondered Reve.

The two abilities had different functions. [Parallel Status] was meant for tricking while [Status Barrier] was more brutal.

From his analysis, he knew that [Status Barrier] was not as omnipotent as it sounded. Meanwhile, [Parallel Status] seemed to have no effect limits.

There was no way the world administrator would make a mistake. It was obvious that [Parrallel Status] worked on all ranks of [Appraisal]. It was a big deal and almost unattainable. The last requirement for the skill was just too excessive.

Whilst Reve did not know about title ranks, he knew that a memorable title would mean a title that left its mark on history, whether knowingly or unknowingly. 

If he looked at himself, he saw two titles that qualified for that, [Suthur-Nex] and [Titan]. Both titles held immense importance and were the very reason why Reve wanted a skill that could counter [Apprasial]! 

Reve scratched his head as he looked at the Nixy windows, "[Parallel Status] is much desired, but [Status Barrier] is useful too. The way I see it, they were both useful for various situations. Hehe, as for the effect of [Status Barrier], once I evolve it, it would change."

He made up his mind, "I want both skills!"

Immediately, the familiar cool wave rushed into his head

[Notice: Congratulations on acquiring [Parrallel Status] and [Status Barrier(Normal)].]

Reve said once more, "Evolve [Status Barrier]. I should meet the requirements, right?"

[Notice: Affirmative]

[Notice: Congratulations on acquiring [Status Barrier(Rare)]. Insufficient A.P for the next skill evolution.]

"It's alright. I am content," mused Reve.

He should have 16 A.P left. Reve had no plans on squandering that. It might come in handy during unexpected situations.

What he should focus on was his status!

Now that he had [Parralel Status], he needed to know what to hide and what not to hide!

"Hehehe, that would be for later. This cat emperor needs his nap."

Reve left the parlor for his room. He quickly dived into his bed and transformed back to his cat form. His eyes closed and sleep came for him!

..........

When he woke up, it was the dead of the night. Everywhere was silent, only the whistling of night creatures could be heard from outside.

Reve wanted to go back to sleep but he was too energized to do that.

He grumbled, "Bloody Xoris!"

Dragging his lazy feet, he appeared in the mansion's library and sat on one of the comfy chairs present. Now that he was wide awake, he had to be productive.

He knew just what he wanted to do. 

Hence, he picked up the old books, one by one, "Hmmmm….no!"

"Not this one!"

"Not this one either."

"No."

"No!"

In over five hours, he had gone through all the books but couldn't his desired book.

As for what exactly he was looking for, it was information concerning Taxan. Reve had not forgotten his goal.

He was going to save Myrna.

It was the only thing that kept him up all this while. It was for this same reason that he participated in Amethyst's crazy trial.

Yet....he couldn't find anything in the library.

He would need to ask Circe personally for it then. The mansion's library didn't contain the secret books that Circe normally gave him for studying.

Reve sighed, "She is sleeping. It is best to not wake her up. She gets cranky when I do that. I guess I just have to wait."

Feeling a bit downcast, he went to his room. When he came back, a book was in his hands.

It was his book of spell models. 

Since he could not sleep, he could only study. 

Opening the first page, Reve spotted the illustration of a certain spell model, "[Winter Rose], huh?"

[Winter Rose] was his strongest spell. Yet, he had never unleashed it at any of his enemies.

This was intentional because [Winter Rose] was a spell…...that would kill when cast. 

It was a spell that he could not fully control. Hence, if he execute it, he had to be prepared to face the backlash, which was just begging for death.

Even now, Reve was scared of casting the spell. However, with his transformation into a true 3rd Circle Arcanist, he should at least have a chance, right?

Reve closed his eyes and calmed himself. He decided to only practice it when Circe was watching so that she would be able to save him if he made a mistake.

Reve thought out loud, "Hmmm…..I need to increase my spell repertoire."

If he analyzed himself, he should be able to find out just what he needed.

He had projectile spells. 

He had auxiliary spells.

He had offense spells.

Yet, it seemed that his defense spells were lagging behind the rest. Reve only had two defense spells, [Force Barrier] and [Great Tree]. The former was purely for physical attacks while the latter required him to be still.

If possible, he wanted a defense spell that could merge well with his fast movements. 

Therefore, he had two ways he could go about it.

One, he could learn the advanced spell of [Enchant Body: Base] which granted a degree of magical immunity.

Two, he could merge his [Great Tree] with his unique attributes and create a defense spell. However, that thought was rocky as creating magic spells wasn't easy.

So, he could only go for the first option.

In the meantime, he would research how to make [Great Tree] support active movements.

For instance, if concentrated [Great Tree] on his body, he would be taking a single step towards his aspirations.

Apart from defense spells, Reve knew he shouldn't bite on more than he can chew.

His skill repertoire, while being compact, was good enough for someone like him. Rather than acquiring new magic spells and skills, he could focus on advancing them. 

"Hah, I have too much on my hands again," sighed Reve.




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