Minori took a deep breath, a rare smile appearing on his usually stern face.
"My Lord... you seem in a good mood today?"A cautious voice sounded.
It was Blin Muguo—the oldest of the demi-human slaves Minori had captured.Cradled loosely under Minori's arm, the creature sensed his master's pleasant mood and dared to speak with uncharacteristic boldness.
"Later, I'll give you half of this rabbit as a reward," Minori said mildly.
"Thank you, my Lord!"Blin Muguo immediately brightened, licking his lips greedily.
Without much concern, Minori tossed the injured demi-human into the grass beside him and turned back toward the rabbit meat he had just prepared.
But—
Suddenly, Minori froze.
His expression hardened.
Something was wrong.
He could feel the magic energy within his body stirring restlessly—like a current of warm, rising air twisting through his veins.
This change left him momentarily stunned.
Until now, his internal magic power had always been calm, obedient.It was simply consumed when casting spells, behaving precisely as MP would in YGGDRASIL.
There had been no abnormalities.
Thus, this sudden turbulence caught him completely off guard.
"What's happening?"Minori instinctively drew his sword, scanning his surroundings for threats.
Had he been poisoned?Placed under a negative status effect?Was it the result of some invisible magic trap?
The agitation within him only grew, surging stronger.
Fortunately, his current magic capacity wasn't vast—otherwise, the sensation might have overwhelmed him.
Then—
As if reaching some invisible threshold—
Buzz—
Minori's entire body gave a subtle tremor.
An interface familiar to any former YGGDRASIL player appeared before him:
A translucent status window.
[System Notice: Conditions for Advanced Job Construction Satisfied]
[Intermediate Class: Swordmaster Lv10 / Basic Class: Magician Lv10]
[Advanced Class: Magic Swordsman Unlocked]
[Do you wish to accept this Class Advancement?]
Minori blinked.
He stared, stunned.
This... this is the trigger for a high-tier job advancement?
Even in YGGDRASIL, reaching the requirements for an Advanced Class had never been simple.He had assumed he would need some formal ritual or quest in the New World.
But here—without warning, with no ceremony—the system simply offered it.
Minori exhaled slowly, stabilizing his thoughts.
He remembered:
Although he had previously researched the theoretical structure for high-end classes like "Valkyrie," he had harbored lingering doubts.
Would the system truly recognize job evolutions here?Or would it require special catalysts or approval?
This discovery answered that question.
As long as the class construction conditions were met, advancement would trigger naturally.
Still—
He remained cautious.
Some truly powerful professions, especially unique or world-class ones, likely demanded more than just level and structure—perhaps rare items, hidden quests, or divine intervention.
He thought of Cocytus, the guardian of the Fifth Floor of Nazarick, and his special class "Asura."
That kind of profession could not possibly be obtained so easily.
Minori's eyes narrowed.
A Magic Swordsman?
It wasn't part of his original plan.
But—
This was a high-tier class.
In the New World, where high-level magic and martial training were rare, obtaining any advanced profession was a massive advantage.
"Accept Class Advancement," he said without hesitation.
Buzz—
[Class Advancement Successful]
Class: Magic Swordsman (Lv1)
Rank: Advanced Class
Passive: [Sword and Magic] — Access both warrior and caster skill trees. Eligible to equip both warrior and caster-exclusive gear.
Passive: [Mana Infusion] — Infuse magic energy into physical weapons, granting them magical attributes.
Active: [Magic Slash] — Release a ranged magic-infused slash. Deals (100 + 20% of magic attack) damage. (Cooldown: 60 seconds)
Growth: Each level grants +15 to HP, MP, physical attack, and magic attack.
Minori exhaled sharply, scanning through the new information.
It was impressive at first glance—two passive abilities plus a strong offensive skill, better than any normal mid-tier class.
Yet—
After a deeper look, a subtle frown appeared between his brows.
[Sword and Magic], while excellent in YGGDRASIL where class-restricted equipment was a serious limitation, was essentially useless here.
In the New World, magic casters could already wield swords if they chose.There were no such restrictions hard-coded into reality.
Thus, this "passive" gave him no meaningful benefit.
As for [Mana Infusion]—
It was slightly better.
He could imbue his weapons with magical properties, granting him an advantage when fighting enemies that resisted pure physical attacks, like ghosts or undead.
Still—
It was clear that Magic Swordsman was a relatively mediocre advanced class.
A logical outcome:the easier it was to meet a class's prerequisites, the weaker its ultimate potential would be.
Minori nodded silently.
"I expected this. Easy jobs are never powerful jobs."
Still—
An advanced class was an advanced class.
Even if the profession's skills were limited, the attribute bonuses were extremely valuable.
And right now—
He needed every edge he could get.
Especially increasing magic capacity, which he severely lacked.
He opened his updated status sheet:
[Name]Minori[Alignment]Neutral (Justice Value: 51)[HP]128[MP]28[Physical Attack]128[Physical Defense]13[Agility]113[Magic Attack]28[Magic Defense]13[Comprehensive Resistance]0[Specialization]20
[Overall Level]21[Experience]0 / 10,000
[Classes]
Basic Class: Warrior Genius (Lv10)
Intermediate Class: Swordmaster (Lv10)
Advanced Class: Magic Swordsman (Lv1)
[Skill Points]45
[Passive Skills]
Item Box
Sword and Magic
Mana Infusion
Slash Boost (+10% Physical Attack)
[Active Skills]
Instant Reflex
Quadruple Slash
Rapid Slash
Stealth
Tracking
[Magic]
Minor Healing (Lv1)
Magic Arrow (Lv1)
Odorless (Lv1)
Camouflage (Lv1)
Item Appraisal (Lv2)
Papermaking (Lv2)
Heating (Lv4)
[Professional Skills]
First Aid
Alchemy
Magic Slash
Minori's gaze sharpened.
Specialization +20.
A stat that had previously remained almost empty had suddenly leapt forward.
He had a strong intuition:
"Specialization" was tied directly to the acquisition of advanced and special classes.
The greater the number and strength of these professions, the higher this stat would grow.