Chapter 7 - Rolling To Evolve (1/2)
”Eh?” Aurus definitely didn't expect his first attack to be a critical hit. In his previous life, he considered himself as a person with extremely bad luck. But for some reason, when he was reborn as a stick, the first attack he dealt was actually a critical? Have the gods finally taken pity on him?
It's quite an overstatement to say that the gods have finally pitied Aurus and given him good luck since he would eventually encounter situations that don't favor him, but it does seem that his luck is turning for the better.
”Well...now that I'm level 2 and I'm nearing the max level for this grade, I should head forward and enter the inner portion of the outer area,” Aurus decided since he would evolve soon enough once he kills enough twigs.
”But before that...open the status screen.”
Ding!
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[Aurus] (Level 2/3)
Experience: 0/5
Existence Level: Inanimate
Grade: C
[HP]: 2/2
Stats:
[Toughness]: 2
[Thickness]: 2
[Density]: 2
Unused Experience Points: 0
Unused Genesis Points: 0
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Ever since he enabled the option of seeing his HP bar that would usually hover over his body, the option of being able to see his HP bar from his status screen was enabled as well.
”Hm. From leveling up, I can say that my abilities have doubled,” Aurus said to himself. It was quite true though since his stats were only at 1 at Level 1. He then checked the amount of experience he needed as he said, ”I need 5 experience points before I max it out.”
As he said this, he noticed something missing below the experience bar. ”Why can't I see my species?”
Of course if dogs and cats have their breeds, sticks would also have their own distinct characteristics as well. Knowing the enemy's species would allow you to attack more efficiently and knowing your own species would allow you to improve in a way that benefits your own species.
Aurus then commanded, ”Enable the option of seeing my species.”
Ding!
'The option has been enabled.'
'Aurus' current species is [Stick].'
Hearing the voice that came from the system, he couldn't help but chuckle. ”As expected, my starting species is the same as starting out in ISE. A stick.”
”Well let's not waste any more time,” Aurus placed the thought at the back of his head and activate the [Roll++] skill, heading towards the inner portion of the outer area.
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Within the dimension Kurohana resided, one could see that Kurohana was eagerly watching a stick roll through a crystal orb. Although this would normally bore people, for Kurohana who had a near infinite lifespan, it was better than doing nothing. If you think about it though, who wouldn't want to see their catalyst become stronger so it can create a better weapon?
”In just two days, you're already close to evolving? This is definitely great.” Kurohana let out a laugh that was unbefitting of her appearance. At first glance, everyone would think of her as a pure and innocent girl, but sadly she had a bipolar personality that would even merge together at times.
Ring...