Becoming King Arthur
12
"It looks big,"
Alex said as they entered the place. The entrance was guarded by a team of hunters who verified their identification even though they already knew Ana.
"Don't say that until you see the testing and training rooms. Then you'll see what really is big,"
Joana said with a smile as she swiped her card through the entry device.
Right at the entrance, there were several people wearing similar uniforms, but with some particularities that distinguished them as belonging to different departments within the place.
People went up and down using the five service elevators; occasionally, some were seen preferring the stairs. What could be said was that the place seemed very busy, with multiple soles tapping the floor, creating a unique cacophony combined with the voices of the public servants.
Joana led Alex to an elevator, selecting the floor via the control panel. The elevator descended to the underground levels.
When they arrived at the designated floor, a woman in a suit approached them.
"Hunter Joana, how are you? And what brings you to the association's testing floors?"
The young woman said, surprised to see Joana walking side by side with someone she had never seen before. What to say? Women like to gossip.
"This is a recruit of the association. I need a comprehensive evaluation of his abilities, with all unbound items from his inventory."
Being personally brought by Miss Joana, the public servant couldn't help but evaluate Alex with her eyes.
"Sir, please come with me."
The public servant led Alex to the counter to complete the registration.
"Place your hand on the panel."
When he did, he felt and saw his storage being cleared, leaving only two swords in it.
"Very well, now enter the corridor room on the right to collect your attribute data."
The servant directed Alex to enter the white room located on the opposite side from where they had come.
NAME: ALEX, LUCID BEING, AWAKEAUTHORITY: GRAVITYActive Skills = Gravitational Manipulation, Intermediate Fencing
(LEVEL = 23)(Star Level = 1)(Gravitational Defense = 22)(Gravitational Manipulation = 22)(Lightning Step = 1)(Intermediate Fencing = 24)(STRENGTH = 40)(AGILITY = 60)(HP = 200/200)(MP = 200/200)
As soon as Alex returned to the public servant's side, he saw her furiously typing on the holographic screen, a frown on her face.
"Sir, could you enter again? The data collected isn't matching correctly; I need to run the analysis again."
Without saying a single word, Alex returned to the white room and was once again surrounded by light.
"I apologize, sir, but the data still doesn't seem correct. You'll have to go once more."
The public servant seemed somewhat embarrassed.
It was already the fifth time Alex had returned from the white room.
"Sir, could you please recite your attribute panel for me? I need to make a comparison."
Seeing that the results didn't change despite the attempts, the servant asked Alex with an embarrassed tone.
Even though it was her first month working in this department, she had considerable experience working with technologies to manage hunters, but unfortunately something as simple as data collection was becoming somewhat difficult.
According to the form she was updating, the young man in front of her had awakened less than a month ago, and the day before had experienced his second awakening as a one-star hunter. According to the data in his panel, his attributes were similar to a two-star hunter in their initial phase.
Alex opened his system attribute window. Since he wasn't equipping any of his weapons, his attributes were in their base form.
"Level 23, Star Level 1, Strength 40, Agility 60, Intermediate Fencing 24, Lightning Step 1, HP and MP 200."
Saying this, he noticed that the girl's mouth seemed open.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, it's just that your base attributes seem very high, but their quantity also seems very low compared to your peers."
"Is that bad?" Alex asked vigilantly.
"No, on the contrary, sir, you are very strong, but quite unbalanced."
Pausing for a moment in her explanation, the girl continued,
"Since you have already reached level 23, three levels above the minimum required, you are eligible to acquire a class. Do you wish to obtain one? Once you are promoted, the problem will be resolved."
Alex knew that hunters were required to acquire a class after reaching level 20, because the maximum a non-class individual could reach was level 25. Beyond that level, their attributes could not increase.
"What is necessary to acquire a class?"
Alex asked anxiously.
The girl quickly operated a holographic window displaying the requirements necessary for the process.
"You are part of the association and have already cleared a dungeon at the request of the hunters' association, as also indicated by a senior member, Miss Joana. Therefore, you meet the requirements to proceed."
"Aside from the restriction on level increase, what are the advantages of acquiring a class?"
Alex wanted to know the benefits in order to choose a class that best suited him.
Taking a moment to think about it, the servant replied,
"The benefits vary greatly by class, but generally, by obtaining one as a one-star hunter, you will gain +2 to all attributes with each level-up. The acquisition of a class varies greatly from person to person."
"Alright, what should I do now?"
"You can go to the fifth room on the left, and I will unlock the protocol for you."
The servant pointed to a different room where Alex needed to go. This underground department was truly large, with numerous rooms serving different purposes and functions.
The room in question was enormous. When Alex entered, there was a crystal on a magic circle illuminated by lights of vibrant colors.
As instructed, Alex approached the center and placed his hand on the crystal, which glowed slightly in response. Immediately afterward, a system notification sounded.
You have been exposed to a class assignment crystal. Do you wish to acquire a class? Yes/No
His fingers clicked "Yes" on the translucent screen floating right in front of the crystal. A blinding light enveloped him for a second; however, nothing else happened. If it weren't for the system notice, Alex would have thought he had failed the task.
(Congratulations user, you have unlocked your class. It has been assigned by the system based on your experience and bound items.)(You have gained one session endpoint point. You can exit the God's dream for a short period of time.)
Since he didn't feel any change, Alex opened his system attribute window.
NAME: ALEX, LUCID BEING, AWAKELEVEL = 23Star Level = 1AUTHORITY: GRAVITYClass = King of CamelotTitle = Rightful Bearer of Excalibur
Attributes:Strength = 40Dexterity = 10Agility = 60Constitution = 10Intelligence = 10Wisdom = 5Charisma = 10Luck = 5Perception = 10HP = 200/200MP = 200/200
Active Skills:Gravitational Manipulation = Lv2Lightning Step = Lv2Swordsman = Lv2King's Command = Lv1Call of the Round Table = Lv1Call of Avalon = Lv1
Passive Skills:Gravitational Defense = Lv2Bearer of the True Crown = Lv1Aura of Royalty = Lv1Mystic Sheath Protection = Lv1Connection with Merlin = Lv1Unbreakable Destiny = Lv1Royal Harem = Lv0
Alex was stunned by his new system attribute window; it was simply enormous. Counting the interim stats, he had a total of 11 attributes, 6 active skills, and 7 passive skills. Most of his skills were at low levels, and some had undergone alterations.
Alex wanted to test all his skills and the effects of his new attributes, but unfortunately, he had to save it for later, as his registration was still in progress.
As a result of the class change, he apparently seemed to walk differently, and what he could perceive of his surroundings was slightly different from usual. The public servant girl sent him back to the white room again.
"Congratulations on acquiring your class, sir. Here is your employee card."
Alex received a card with his photo and some basic information; a golden star adorned the card.
"You may proceed to the 7th floor. Miss Joana is waiting for you to continue with the onboarding process."
Seeing Alex sigh, the girl reassured him, saying,
"Don't worry, sir. Miss Joana will test your skills, and then you will be assigned to a department and may return tomorrow to start working."
The girl gave a sweet smile.
"Alright, thank you for everything."
Alex said, bidding farewell in a chivalrous gestureone he didn't even realize he had made.
With rhythmic and elegant steps, Alex walked toward the elevator he had come from. Then, his heart skipped a beat, his steps froze, and his eyes fixed on a figure with purple hair and a slender appearance who had just exited the elevator.