Chapter 5
How to choose a Profession according to the type of Initial Skill, how to choose a weapon according to the new Profession, how to distribute stat points with maximum efficiency, the geography and environment of the gates in South Korea, information on monsters residing in the gates, the types of quests and effective tactics, the physiology of urban gates, and so on—Lion’s Castle faithfully taught its students knowledge essential for players.
“....As the Strength stat increases, so too does your Strength. In addition, the Strength stat also has some effect on your speed and defense. But speed, and visual acuity for that matter, is chiefly the domain of the Agility stat. Note—Increases to your Agility stat also bring minor improvements to all of your senses... ”
Contrary to Kim Jin-Myeong and the other students’ concerns, Jae-Hyeok was enthusiastic about class. He was focused and he took notes.
“Is there anyone who doesn’t know this? Ordinary people know about it, right?” One student whispered, clearly bored.
“...There are two ways to earn more stat points: you either level up or clear quests. When you level up, your main stat increases by two points while your other stats increase by one. You will also be awarded some stat points when you complete quests.”
“How many are ‘some’?” Jae-Hyeok asked.
Kin Jin-Myeong was immediately annoyed. “Depends on the quest. Don’t you even know that?”
“Well, no. That’s why I’m here.”
Jin-Myeong just breathed. After a moment, he peeled his eyes from Jae-Hyeok and continued his lecture, “Your... main stats are defined and set by the Profession you choose. A typical close-combat Profession, for example, will have Strength, Stamina, and Agility set as its main stats.
“Ideally, you choose a Profession that will raise your current highest stat-categories into your main stats. But this is rarely practical.
“No matter the stats you’ve awakened with, the Skill in your Initial Skill slot should ultimately determine your Profession. Thus, if the Initial Skill slot is occupied by a magic-type Skill, you should choose a magic-type Profession, evenif Strength is your highest stat. Additionally—”