《A Man and His Greatsword》Prologue
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My name is Michael Adkins, and currently, I'm having tea with Eden, the god of another world. "This isn't a dream right?", I skeptically stated as I observed Eden. "Of course not, this is all real Mr. Adkins. Now please stop staring at me, it's getting a bit creepy.", said Eden. He then took a sip of his tea before switching his gaze back to me. "Consider my offer Mr. Adkins, I've heard that you would like to enjoy "fantasy" worlds like the one I manage." Eden was your typical fantasy god. He was handsome and hospitable, albeit very lazy and bored, hence my summoning. "Alright, I'll go. What will you do about my previous life on Earth?", I stated with a slightly worried tone. I had nice co-workers in that job, including a certain girl that I liked. I had planned to ask her out, but I was swiftly taken away to here. "Don't worry, any memory of you will be erased as if you never existed in the first place.", stated Eden with a slightly joyful tone. Slightly taken aback, I brushed it off as I put on a business smile and got serious. "What powers will I be able to choose from?" "Go wild, I'll grant the powers you want. Just nothing too powerful, alright?" Eden gave off a laid back attitude afterward. "1. The maximum possible greatsword mastery. 2. A 2x modifier to strength, agility, and dexterity. 3. The ability to gain experience at five times the normal rate." Eden had pondered for a while but ultimately decided to grant the powers. "Now for your class." "Grant me a strong one related to greatswords.", I said without a single bit of hesitation." Eden was slightly surprised at the instant answer but granted the class. "Check your status, you should be able to see it. It has the modifications granted to you." I thought about the status screen and it popped up in front of me. Name: Michael Adkins Class: Harbinger of the Greatsword Arts Race: Human, Male Level: 1 Titles: Greatsword Enthusiast, Gifted by God Stat Points: 0 Class Effects: +15 to Strength, Dexterity, Agility, and Vitality Health: 250 Mana: 100 Health Regen: 0.125/sec Mana Regen: 0.05/sec Strength: 25(+40) Agility: 20(+35) Dexterity: 15(+30) Vitality: 10(+15) Intelligence: 10 Wisdom: 10 Luck: 10 Leadership: 0 Skills: Greatsword Mastery Title Effects:
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Greatsword Enthusiast: 1.2x Attack with Greatswords; 1.1x Attack Speed with Greatswords; 1.3x Greatsword Durability
Gifted by God: 2x modifier to Strength, Dexterity, and Agility; Maximum Greatsword Mastery; 5x Experience modifier
I stared at the status quivering in excitement for what seemed like 10 minutes until Eden broke the silence. "So, what do you think?" Eden lazily said. "I love it." I stated with no small amount of joy in my voice.
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