Hero Of Harmony

Chapter 22: Master & Disciple's Conversation

"I-I see why you would have such a big reaction now, but that's only because you're comparing me to a Common class, and I don't mean to be arrogant, but common is merely common; there is nothing unique about it." Said Alexander while glancing at the still-shocked Lavender.

"I suppose you're right, but even for a Legendary and Mythical Class, the amount of status points you acquire per level is still vastly superior; If my calculations are correct, your Class, [Hero}, gives you 3 status points, which is considered the base as that's what a common Class gets, plus an additional 45. So in total, you get 48 status points per level, compared to a Mythical class that gets 32 or a Legendary class that gets 21 status points per level; you're far ahead of the curve." Explained Lavender as she glanced at Alexander, only to sigh.

'When Master explains it like that, it's quite difficult not to be shocked by the sheer difference in status points that I acquire compared to everyone else.' Thought Alexander, though he still couldn't fully comprehend how truly powerful his Class was.

"I appreciate the Information Master, but back to what I was saying earlier, before you almost collapsed in astonishment, how do I allocate my available status points to my desired stat?" Asked Alexander while observing his status panel as he brought the conversation full circle.

"For the record, anyone in my position would've reacted the same way, if not worse; However, to your earlier question, which sparked this conversation, yes. To allocate your status points to your desired stat, just mentally command your status panel, just like how you command it to appear and disappear." Replied Lavender with a click of her tongue.

Nodding at Master's words, I summoned my status panel and started pondering which stats to allocate my status points to.

"However, I'd advise against doing that right now." Added Lavender when she noticed Alexander's pondering expression.

"Hmm, why do you say that? Wouldn't it be better to use them immediately?" Asked Alexander in confusion as he closed his status panel.

"Yes, there is nothing wrong with using your status points immediately; I always did the same; in my line of work, you'd never know who could be lurking in the shadows, just waiting for the perfect opportunity to kill you. However, what I mean is, what will your profession be? You've told me you don't wish to be a mage, but do you have anything else in mind?" Stated Lavender as she glanced at Alexander, only to see his troubled expression.

"You clearly don't have a profession in mind right now, so until then; you should save your status points until you decide your calling. Since the moment you allocate your status points, it is nearly impossible to change anything." Replied Lavender seriously.

'I suppose Master is right; it's not like I'm in need of power right now; besides, if something bad happens and Master isn't able to prevent it, I won't be able to do anything either, even if I were to use my status points.' Thought Alexander as he listened to Lavender's advice.

Having walked through the forest for some time, we eventually arrived back at the clearing with our treehouse in the center; however, while we were doing so, I asked Master something I've been meaning to ask ever since I first laid eyes on that stone-centipede.

"Master, that stone centipede that I fought earlier, something seemed off about it; its very presence caused me to feel uncomfortable. However, the most alarming thing was that I couldn't understand it. I haven't spoken to many insects, but I would at least be able to comprehend some of its words, yet the only noise he produced were incomprehensible screeches." Said Alexander with furrowed brows and slight unease as its image appeared in his mind.

"Feeling uncomfortable in their presence is normal; I've been doing this for over two millenniums, and I still feel uncomfortable when near them; it's just something you'll have to get used to if you wish to become an adventure. However, even though you have the skill, [Omni-lingual], which allows you to comprehend every language, it only makes sense you wouldn't understand it as it has no soul to speak of." Remarked Lavender, though her words only filled Alexander with confusion.