Chapter 4

"Come on, hurry up. Haha! Newbie, show me what you've got. Attack me with all your might."

"Ha!"

If the opponent had been a human, they would have instinctively felt the overwhelming aura that Chan-seong emitted. However, fortunately or unfortunately, the opponent was a programmed game NPC. It couldn't sense the aura and only acted according to its programmed patterns.

At the command to attack with all his might, Chan-seong ran at full speed and swung his sword. Despite the aura he emitted, his movements were far from fluid.

'Ah, right. My body is now governed by something called status, right? My movements... are slow!'

Smack!

Perhaps due to his intense focus, despite his quick realization, Chan-seong's sword was easily blocked by Kahl.

After all, this NPC was designed to overwhelmingly surpass the average abilities of new players, fitting its role as an instructor.

"Hmph! That won't even scratch me!"

'Oh... Wait, if this happens, then...?'

Clack! Clack!

However, this only fueled Chan-seong's determination even more.

The fact that he could fight at full strength while his physical abilities were reduced meant he could test his pure skills and abilities.

The mere ability to go all out was already exciting, but the chance to improve his pure skills and abilities was even more thrilling!

'What do they call this? Uncle said... it's a god game, right?'

"Clumsy, but still usable! Now, try using Double Slash (1-star) on me."

'Double Slash (1-star)? Ah, is that the skill he gave me at the beginning?'

The next attack adds one additional hit as an afterimage. When upgraded, the attack multiplier increases and additional options are unlocked.

However, this NPC's primary role was to serve as a tutorial, teaching new players how to fight.

"So, my setting... is to activate it by speaking? If I say 'Double Slash!'... then..."

"Hmm, so if I swing in this state... then..."

A blue figure resembling Chan-seong appeared and almost simultaneously swung its sword.

Two attacks flew toward Kahl, but he easily blocked them and feinted a swing with his wooden sword, then suddenly moved quickly.

"Good! Well done. Next, try Assault Rush!"

Without finishing his sentence, Kahl lunged forward and suddenly executed a thrust.

It was a sudden ambush that would catch anyone off guard, and even experienced players would find it hard to react. For most new players, it was an unavoidable pattern.

The original purpose of this ambush was to teach new adventurers to always be on guard, how to handle situations when their health was low, and to provide beginner armor, among other things, as part of a standard tutorial.

However, there are always exceptions in the world.

'Ambush?'

Smack!

The sound of wooden swords clashing rang out, but Chan-seong's stance didn't waver.

His wooden sword deflected the impossible-to-dodge Assault Rush, altering its trajectory.

"No, no!"

'I'm so familiar with such ambushes that they make me shudder. And for some reason, the realism of this game is making me feel the stimulation in my arm.'

From the moment Kahl made a slight movement to initiate the ambush, it was clear to Chan-seong.

'An opening!'

The life bar and messages that appeared during the tutorial process obscured his vision, but he didn't need any more sight to target Kahl's exposed side.

He thrust his wooden sword at Kahl's unprotected side with all his might.

"Ugh!"

'1 damage? I completely broke his stance and stabbed him straight into a vital spot near his kidney?'

Despite the 1 damage, Kahl was lying on his side.

If this attack had hit a real person, it would have been nearly fatal, but since this was a game, the level difference and defense adjustments limited the damage to 1.

Of course, the fact that he fell to the side was a rather embarrassing sight...

"Amazing! I didn't expect a newbie to land a hit on me! Excellent! Hahaha."

'That must be embarrassing.'

A typical player might have said, "They even implemented embarrassment..." but Chan-seong, still lacking the gamer's sensibility, was taking it all in realistically.

Kahl coughed and cleared his throat.

"Cough, cough! Anyway, well done. The test is over. With this level of skill... it's a waste to just be an adventurer. Do you, by any chance, want to work for our Gran Kingdom?"

"Work for the kingdom?"

"Yes. It's a very important and great task. Have you heard of the Royal Guard? They are the great protectors of the kingdom."

"The Royal Guard?"

"Yes. If you wish, I can write a recommendation letter for you to join them."

Class: Special Class

Class Level Status Growth Rate - Strength: 7, Agility: 2, Intelligence: 3, Health: 8, Magic Adaptability: 2, Luck: 4

Main Weapon: Spear, Shield Armor: Heavy, Plate

A knight who protects important figures and defends the kingdom. Specialized in defending a specific location or protecting and buffing allies. Automatically affiliated with the kingdom until changing to another class, and can receive the highest affiliation bonus at all times.

"We are the shield and spear of the kingdom! I will bring down all enemies of the kingdom before me!"

A separate window appeared, and a video played showing a knight in shining golden heavy armor wielding a spear and shield, fighting monsters.

The video emphasized the knight's ability to withstand and push back the overwhelming attacks of monsters, and to take damage in place of allies, highlighting the defensive nature of the class.

"Wow..."

'Ahaha, is he crazy? Haha, starting with... Haha, opening a special class job change. Haha, as expected of my nephew!'

If his uncle had seen this, he would have reacted like this.

Originally, the job change could be achieved through other quests or routes, but to have a high-level special class job change quest unlocked in the tutorial was a huge deal!

The high status growth rate per level made it even more advantageous.

By the way, the 'Royal Guard' class...

'Our guild is recruiting Royal Guards. We offer great treatment and support.'

'Are there any Royal Guards who can come as mercenaries for sieges? You only need to protect the command and flag areas.'

'Make the Royal Guard job change quest easier! What's the point of the kingdom affiliation bonus if you have to max out your kingdom's favor to even get the quest? It's the same thing!'

Due to various issues and the enormous amount of labor required for the job change, the class was highly rare.

If word got out that someone had become a Royal Guard, countless players would flock to recruit them into their guilds.

However,

"This heavy armor... what is this, it looks so inconvenient to move in. How am I supposed to swing a sword?"

Chan-seong boldly refused the job change quest.

First, the ridiculously ornate and heavy armor was not to his taste. The video showed the knight moving slowly, not even running.

"Is that so? Yes, I see. After all, some people become adventurers because they don't want to be bound to one place. Cough! Anyway, you've passed the test. Here's your certificate. Go to the receptionist in front of the Adventurer's Guild main hall to complete the formalities."

"Yes, I understand."

This time, Chan-seong naturally checked the item that appeared in his inventory without panicking.

He then followed the quest to the Adventurer's Guild main hall.

Outside the main hall, a separate table was set up, and a female NPC in a uniform waved to Chan-seong.

"Over here, adventurer. You passed, right?"

"Ah, yes. Here..."

"Yes, I've confirmed. Congratulations. You are now officially registered with the Adventurer's Guild. I wish you a safe and happy adventure."

Dramatic music!

"What is all this? Why are there so many messages?"

As soon as he received the certificate, numerous system messages appeared, making his eyes widen.