Chapter 11: Status Magic

A few days later, the turmoil gradually subsided.

“Have you heard? The super freshman Yuris lost in a one-on-one duel, and his opponent was also a freshman.”

“Is that true? Who is that strong? Is there a recording of the match?”

“No, the match was too short, and no one recorded it. I didn’t expect Yuris to be taken out so quickly; many seniors arrived at the duel arena just as the fight ended.”

It was another new day, and Leo arrived at the classroom as usual, and even in the classroom, news of him defeating Yuris was circulating.

Fortunately, almost no one in the first year had seen that duel, and thanks to his quick escape, no one knew it was him.

When the homeroom teacher Sora walked in, the classroom immediately fell silent.

“Alright, let’s start class.”

After surveying the classroom, she began the lesson.

“Our Nidlan Academy ranks classes based on student strength, and each subject’s grades reflect part of your abilities. If you fail any subject, you will be dropped from Class A. Of course, only those with strong talent and abilities are eligible for a retest; otherwise, you won’t even qualify for a retest.”

The competition at Nidlan Academy is fierce, with students from other classes always watching Class A, ready to push out its students and take their place, so no one dares to slack off.

The academy values students’ overall strength, such as developing the melee abilities of mages and the magical abilities of warriors, which can easily lead to imbalances, and failing is also a possibility.

However, if a student has outstanding talent in a particular profession, Nidlan Academy will give such students a second chance.

After all, all-round talents are ultimately rare, and the academy shows maximum tolerance for geniuses.

“Teacher, what does it mean to have strong talent and ability?”

“Good question!”

Sora seemed to have been waiting for this question. “There is a simple and commonly used magic that can intuitively show your true strength.”

“Status Reveal!”

As Sora softly recited, a series of light screens appeared in front of her, displaying rows of small text.

[Name]: Sora Dek

[Profession]: Archer

[Rank]: S-

[Level]: LV6

[Mentality]:

[Magic Power]: S+

[Physique]: S-

[Life]: A++

[Defense]: A+

[Recovery]: A++

[Talent]: …

[Skills]: …

“This is status magic. As long as you chant, it can display your abilities in various aspects, as well as the skills you possess. Of course, only you can see your own status; if others have skills like detection, it will also be revealed to them.

Your own status reflects your entire strength. If the information is exposed, it might reveal your weaknesses, so never expose it to enemies, especially your talents and skills.”

There is actually such a convenient magic.

“Status Reveal!”

Leo merely recited mechanically, and lines of text appeared in his eyes.

[Name]: Leo

[Profession]: None

[Rank]: D+++

[Level]: LV10

[Mentality]: S-

[Magic Power]: A+++

[Physique]: D

[Life]: D+

[Talent]:

Competitive Spirit: 1. The stronger the opponent, the stronger he becomes; magic power, mentality, physique, and life will all see significant improvements.

2. The more he fights, the stronger he gets; the more desperate the situation, the greater the boosts to his magic power, mentality, physique, and life. The heavier the injuries, the greater the consumption, the faster the recovery speed, and the stronger the combat power.

[Skills]:

Basic Archery (Advanced)

Heartflow Swordsmanship (Advanced): Heartflow’s inherited swordsmanship, using the heart as a sword, cutting through anything.

Heartflow Meditation (Advanced): The core of Heartflow, a secret method to nurture the spirit.

Sword Heart Clarity (Advanced): A skill mastered when the proficiency of Heartflow swordsmanship reaches a certain level, allowing insight into the world; even with eyes closed, one can grasp any situation around them through the eye of the heart.

“It really appeared.”

Leo showed surprise in his eyes, and as the status emerged, some knowledge also surfaced in his mind.

Ranks are divided from high to low into S, A, B, C, D, E, F, with each rank further divided into three sub-ranks, and there are also divisions above S.

When the level of the current rank exceeds LV10, it will promote to a sub-rank, and at that time, the level will start counting from LV0 again.

But there are exceptions; for example, his current rank D+++ is because the D+ level has already reached LV10 but has not been promoted to C, yet his strength is indeed increasing.

Aside from magic power and mentality, Leo’s other aspects are only at D rank, but he is only fifteen years old, which is still normal, and there is plenty of room for improvement.

“Heartflow Swordsmanship is only at the advanced level; I thought it was at the master level.”

When the proficiency of combat skills reaches the master level, one’s strength will undergo a qualitative breakthrough, reaching at least B rank, but this usually happens when specializing in one skill.

Leo has been practicing Heartflow Swordsmanship since he was young and has a certain level of attainment, which is also why he could easily defeat Yuris.

Status magic can only serve as a reference; Leo does not fully believe it.

Years of experience have taught him that practical combat ability depends on many factors.

Having strength is one thing; it must be fully utilized.

For example, his current rank D+++ means his strength is comparable to C rank, but his physique and life are only at D rank. If he were to take a full-force attack from a D rank monster, he would either die or be severely injured.

Although he is confident he won’t be hit, real battlefields are full of unexpected events, and no one can guarantee they won’t be attacked.

Moreover, his strength is not simply D rank; with A rank magic power, a pure magic power explosion can cause significant trouble for B rank opponents. Relying on Heartflow Swordsmanship, he is confident he can defeat C rank opponents.

Aside from Leo, the students in the class have also learned status magic.

“Later, you will each tell me your status in order. Aside from talents and skills, the academy needs to grasp your strength roughly and will re-evaluate your potential based on your status.

Of course, you can also choose not to report; your evaluation will remain unchanged. If you are willing to disclose your talents and skills, the academy will also give appropriate bonus points based on the situation. Additionally, the academy will keep your statuses confidential.”

The academy certainly cannot keep everything absolutely confidential; Leo knows this well, but he doesn’t care. Even if he exposes all his status to the enemy, they cannot find a way to counter him based on that.

“She is actually D+ rank; no wonder she is Miss Delisa.”

A group of followers flattered Delisa, but she appeared very indifferent. Perhaps achieving D+ is a matter of course for her, as she remains as proud as ever.

Adventurer ranks are also classified according to status; A, B, and C belong to upper-class adventurers, while D, E, and F belong to lower-class ones.

So even though D rank may not seem high, as students, they have already surpassed most adventurers. There is a reason why Nidlan Academy only recruits geniuses.

“C rank has appeared; how impressive!”

“Hmph! Just a mere commoner, yet so strong.”

Upon hearing the news, a group of people gathered around Caroline, some envious, some jealous.

“C rank? Excluding life and physique, her magic power and mentality might both be S rank. No, her magic power is likely already above S rank, after all, she is hailed as the darling of magic.”

Leo speculated inwardly; after all, she is a character akin to a protagonist, truly impressive.

However, he is confident that he can take on two Carolines.

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