If you want a full description of what each thing does and more details on jacks stats please go read the auxiliary chapter Jacks Stats: Ch 21
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"Ok, this is a lot!" I said while reading everything on just the first few pages.
"Please condense the profile down," I said, hoping the book would do so.
After I said that, the writing on the pages started to move and almost everything condensed. I only saw the names and main stats when it finished.
{Profile}
{Name: Jackson Drovas} {Age: 8 Years}
{Titles: Primogenitor, Otherworlder, One Who Entered The Library, Spirit Summoner}
{Class: Spirit Summoner, Spear Fighter}
{Race: Human (Primogenitor: Unconfirmed Species)}
{Power Ranking: D-Rank}
{Main Stats}
{Strength: 15} {Dexterity: 22.5} {Endurance: 15}
{Intelligence: 60} {Wisdom: 38} {Magic: 6}
{Stamina: 106/115} {Mana: 125/195} {Ki: 211/288} {Spiritual Energy: 4800}
{Regeneration:}
{10 Sta/hr of rest} {10 MP/hr} {1 Ki/30 sec} {20 SP/min}
{Active Skills}
[Appraisal: LVL 1]
[Aura Control: LVL 1]
[Meditation: LVL 1]
{Passive Skills}
[Hero's Will: LVL 1]
[Dual Mind: LVL 3]
[Magic Sense: LVL 1]
{Combat Skills}
[Spirit Summoning: LVL 1]
[Lightning Magic: LVL 1]
[Spear Fighting: LVL 3]
[Close Quarters Fighting: LVL 2]
"Ok, that's better," I said, relieved now that I didn't have to read so much.
I started to read everything listed here, and a few things caught my eye.
First was the titles. [Primogenitor, Spirit Summoner, One Who Entered The Library, Otherworlder]
I didn't realize that they counted as titles or that I could obtain titles like Brakos does. It is an interesting prospect.
However, I did realize my titles are based on what I am and what I have done rather than giving me powers.
[Primogenitor] meant I had awakened my powers as a Primogenitor and the seal was broken.
[Spirit Summoner] was also self-explanatory. I can summon spirits, simple as that.
Next was a weird one. [One Who Entered The Library] I knew that people who entered the Library were rare, but I didn't think a title was given.
I decided to open its description again, and it read:
<[One Who Entered The Library]: You have entered the Library, have left alive, and have permission to enter again. You have received a reward>
I decided to leave the quests for later and continued checking my profile.
The last title was of concern to me: [Otherworlder]. This title possibly meant that I am not the only person from another world here. I quickly checked the description.
<[Otherworlder]: For successfully reincarnating into another world and awakening your powers, you have gained a reward.>
<[Skill: Hero's Will]>
I checked the description of [Hero's Will]:
[Hero's Will: LVL 1]
My heart dropped. This ability is broken, and if people knew I had it, I would become the focus of many mages and possibly the world. I can't risk that.
Not to mention that if people know about other worlds and heroes, then I am screwed.
I was starting to panic. This was a passive ability, so it would probably always be active. If a mage noticed my power increases at certain times, they might realize I have this skill.
They could even discover I am a Primogenitor and capture me to find out how I have both powers. I am not strong enough to stand up against that!
Volt chuffed and said to me ^calm down^
Hearing Volt's voice, I realized I was spiraling. I took in a deep breath and exhaled.
"I need to think calmly about this and a way to prevent that from happening," I told myself.
I sat down and thought.
I knew the books had spirits and they could change depending on what I wanted, so I thought 'Can they answer questions?'
"Can I remove or seal a skill?" I asked the book.
Writing appeared at the bottom of the page.
{Skills like [Hero's Will] are bound to the soul.}
{You can seal a skill with the help of Brakos, but you will stunt your Spiritual Energy gains.}
{You could remove the skill by damaging the soul at the cost of Spiritual Energy.}
I smiled. "How much energy is needed?"
The writing faded, and new writing appeared in its place.
{[Hero's Will] is an S-Rank skill. It costs 100,000 SP reduction to remove.}
My eyes nearly popped out as I read that. My Spiritual Energy was abnormally high at 4800, but this is ridiculous. The price for removing this was more than 20 times what I had, and Spiritual Energy was very difficult to obtain.
Then again, it said I was damaging my soul, so there is that.
[Hero's Will] is going to be a problem.
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...
...
"Wait," I said as a thought came to mind. "I got [Hero's Will] from being an [Otherworlder]. If I remove the title and relinquish my status as an [Otherworlder], would I also remove [Hero's Will] at a reduced cost?" I asked the book.
The book did nothing at first, but soon the writing slowly changed again. But this time, it came up with good news.
{...Giving up the [Otherworlder] title would have that effect, but in doing so, you cut all ties to your past world and accept this one.}
"What do you mean, cut all ties? Do I forget my memories or is it something else?" I asked.
{Cutting ties means you must give up on returning to your old world and become fully acclimated to this one.}
...
"...Um, I never had any intentions of going back, and I like living here," I said, confused.
{...}
"How much does it cost?" I asked, changing the subject.
{Removing this title costs 500 Spiritual Energy reduction.}
"Deal! How do I do it?" I said excitedly.
{Brakos is required.}
"Ok," I said. "Please run an [Appraisal] of [Hero's Will], but under no circumstances do you generate a skill from it."
{Command accepted. [Appraisal] will take {2 hours}} and the conversation was over.
'Well, titles are done. What noteworthy thing is next?' I thought to myself and started to go over everything.
{Class: Spirit Summoner, Spear Fighter}
The classes do not surprise me. I am a summoner, even though I haven't summoned a spirit, and Spear Fighter is obvious.
{Race: Human (Primogenitor: Unconfirmed Species)}
I guess until I determine my race, I will be considered human.
{Power Ranking: D-Rank}
"Does this mean I am on the same level as a D-Rank adventurer?"
{Yes} the book replied, not realizing that was rhetorical.
I ignored that and continued.
{Strength: 15} {Dexterity: 22.5} {Endurance: 15}
{Intelligence: 60} {Wisdom: 38} {Magic: 6}
Wow, 10 is around the average for someone my age, but my physical stats are the same as a teenager or young adult. But why is my Intelligence and Wisdom so high and my Magic so low!?
{Stamina: 106/115} {Mana: 125/195} {Ki: 211/288} {Spiritual Energy: 4800}
Why are these low? Did I use them during my awakening?
I asked the book why, and it said:
{Max Stamina, Mana, and Ki were increased during your awakening. Your body will refill them on its own.}
'Ok, so I should keep in mind that I don't just get a boost when the max increases. Good to know.' I thought.
{Regeneration:}
{10 Sta/hr of rest} {10 MP/hr} {1 Ki/30 sec} {20 SP/min}
This seems a little high, but I won't complain.
Thankfully, I know that my SP can be used up when summoning spirits, so I have a regen. But if I do something that affects my soul, then the max will decrease (removing skills or titles).
For example, it was probably at 5000, but because I made a contract with Volt and the books, it was lowered. I should keep that in mind.
Finally were the skills I read through and decided on after.
{Active Skills}
[Appraisal: LVL 1]
[Aura Control: LVL 1]
[Meditation: LVL 1]
Active skills are those I need to choose to activate, like an appraisal.
[Aura Control] is an impressive skill. It will allow me to intimidate people and restrain them, and [Meditation] was something I do on occasion to rest and gain Spiritual Energy anyway.
{Passive Skills}
[Hero's Will: LVL 1]
[Dual Mind: LVL 3]
[Magic Sense: LVL 1]
[Hero's Will] I intend to get rid of, as it will ruin my plans.
[Magic Sense] is great, as I could tell the level of magic in my opponents. Plus, if I combine it with [Aura Control], I could probably sense my opponent's attacks even if I am facing the other way.
[Dual Mind] was a weird one. When I asked the book, it said it was a skill I had in my past life.
Suddenly, things made more sense. I was incredibly smart and a quick thinker back then. Using my knowledge, I managed to track down some of our family heirlooms we lost in a robbery and arranged to bring them back to my family after I died.
This skill was a major part of me and answered so many questions everyone else asked about me.
{Combat Skills}
[Spirit Summoning: LVL 1]
[Lightning Magic: LVL 1]
[Spear Fighting: LVL 3]
[Close Quarters Fighting: LVL 2]
These skills are how proficient I am when fighting with these techniques.
As I have never summoned spirits and can't use any lightning spells above the basic level, it does not surprise me.
Though I was surprised I had a skill in hand-to-hand combat despite primarily using a spear, I did learn how to throw a punch from my parents, so it is not too surprising.
I do wonder why my classes only said [Spirit Summoner] and [Spear Fighter] and not the others. I asked the book and it said:
{Classes are based on the primary fighting style. If you raise your [Lightning Magic] level to [LVL 3], the [Lightning Mage] class will be added. [Spirit Summoner] is an innate class you were born with and can never be removed/changed.}
{Classes can be replaced with another fighting skill that surpasses one of the same type. For example, if [Close Quarters] is a higher level than [Spear Fighting], your class will change to Pugilist, or if you learn fire magic to a level higher than lightning, you will become a [Fire Mage].}
"Ok, that makes sense," I said.
As I got to the last part, I closed the book, leaned back and said, "I'm going to have a fun time using these."
I sat there for a while, thinking about how I will use these skills and how to make them stronger.
I decided to leave the quests for later, as I have been stuck in this room for 4 days now.
I got up and decided to go out. I needed a breath of fresh air and to get my own room.
Knowing my circumstances, I will probably come and live here. Plus, I need to give this room back to Terra.
Volt had decided to leave through the window while I was thinking, so I was alone.
I placed the blue and leather books in my bag in the corner of the room and hid my dagger in my sweater. The black book I kept tucked away in my sweater and pants, hidden so no one will see it but still on me.
I walked to the door and opened it. When I did, I noticed an older man with a cane standing on the other side, reaching for the door with a surprised look on his face.
He stepped back and introduced himself. "Oh... Um, hello Jackson. My name is Michael."
You know the rest.