Chapter 98: The Meaning Of Faith (1)

Chapter 98: The Meaning Of Faith (1)

After the joint training ended, another major event occurred.

The Korea Hero Academy and the Divine Academy in the USA will start annual exchange programs,

Instructor Seo Woo-ju announced from the podium.

This year, theres a big event. The Korea Hero Academy will exchange with the Divine Academy in the USA. Since the midterm evaluations are over, everyone should prepare to go to the USA.

Are we going to the USA?

Yes. The exchange program involves either us going to the USA or the Divine Academy members coming to the Korea Hero Academy. This time, its our turn to go to the USA.

I see.

The other students eyes sparkled.

Thats because the only school that could be considered a rival to the Korea Hero Academy was the Divine Academy.

And she was there too.

I recalled Kim Seo-hyuns rival character. She was also quite a formidable character.

And Ill mention some points to be cautious about during the exchange. Since the USA is a multi-religious country that worships one hundred gods, there are things to be careful about

I was half-listening to Seo Woo-jus words when I received a text.

Ershil:

-I have something to talk about regarding todays business. Are you free after school?

I pondered for a moment. I didnt have much scheduled for today.

My plan was simply to go to the penthouse, train with Black Heaven, exercise with Kim Seo-hyun, check on Kim Ara, and then go back to the penthouse for more training with Black Heaven.

I was about to tell Ershil that I was free today when I received another message.

Sung Han-byul:

-Hello. This is student council president Sung Han-byul.

-I would like to repay you for your help before. Are you available today?

Lee Seo-ha:

-Yes, Im available today. When would be a good time for you?

-Ill adjust to your schedule.

Sung Han-byul:

-Then, how about this evening

Lee Seo-ha:

-Yes! Ill see you then.

-(Hamster saluting emoticon)

I sent a message to Sung Han-byul and then to Ershil.

Lee Seo-ha:

-Okay.

After finishing texting, I checked what I had for Ershil.

The recovery potion is no problem. Shes been having a tough time lately, maybe I should pass her a Beak (elixir).

Ershil was a business partner, and also someone who shouldnt die.

Not only because shes a major force in the story, but I also didnt want to see her die.

It seems Ive grown quite attached.

Smiling bitterly, I touched my phone and logged into the Alchemy Guild.

[Your special stat 'Faith' has increased by 1.]

Just as they say, speak of the tiger and it appears my Faith stat increased by 1.

I should start getting to grips with this too.

Faith was an unfamiliar power to me, so its hard to get a feel for it. However, I knew how to handle it, so it was just a matter of practice.

I browsed for a while, chatting with Lab Escape, sharing alchemy tips, and distributing recipes.

After having some fun, I stumbled upon a post related to Ershil.

[Merchen<< Whats with this family, continuously receiving potions from Veritas?]

? Veritas gives out potions?

Yeah. [Link] Check this out. It looks like potions made by Veritas.

Wowcrazy

Merchen, whats up with this family (X). Ah, the Merchen family has been chosen by Veritas (O).

What family does Veritas supply potions to??? Do you want to die???

[Your special stat Faith has increased by 1.]

Its really rising fast.

No other stat rose this quickly.



S grade 1%.

Isnt this favorable?

The odds were much higher than I expected. It was worth a try.

And the points required for each draw were 10,000 points.

Hmm

I opened my status window.

[Name: Lee Seo-ha]

Strength: 32

Agility: 32

Stamina: 32

Dexterity: 32

Special Stat

Faith: 20

Conceptual Stat

Energy of Defying Heaven: 35

Talents

-[Reading(-)], [Sword Demon(S)], [True Heart(A)], [Inscrutable Talent(A-)], [Dexterity(B+)], [Master of Deception(B+)], [Devilish Charisma(C+)]

Skills

-[Black God Martial Arts(?)], [Divine Sight(S)], [Lee Seo-ha's Arcane Alchemy(A+)], [Black Flash Step(B+)], [Soul-consuming Sword Technique(B)], [Ikar's Advanced Spirit Energy Control(C+)], [Black Shadow Step(C+)], [Black Flash Sword Technique(C+)], [Lecture(D+)]

Physique

[Heaven Defying Body(S-)]

Then, I selected the least needed Lecture(D+).

[Would you like to delete Lecture(D+)? You will receive 500p in return.]

As expected, it works.

But the problem was serious.

[Lecture(D+)], in terms of purchasing a talent, costs1,500p. But if I could only receive a fraction of it back, it was a considerable loss.

Lets try just three times.

I spun the wheel just for fun.

[The roulette is activated!]

[Bam bam bam! Congratulations, you have acquired the talent Martial Arts Master(B).]

Martial Arts Master, not bad.

I tried spinning two more times.

[The roulette is activated!]

[Bam bam bam! Congratulations, you have acquired the talent Charisma(C).]

[Talent, Devilish Charisma(C+) duplicates. Talent Charisma(C) is combined with Devilish Charisma(C+). Devilish Charisma(C+) evolves into Authority of the Devil(B).]

[The roulette is activated!]

[Bam bam bam! Congratulations, you have acquired the skill Chaonel's Nyeom Enhancement Technique(C).]

[Skill, Ikar's Advanced Spirit Energy Control(C+) is linked. Skill, Ikar's Advanced Spirit Energy Control(C+) combines with Chaonel's Nyeom Enhancement Technique(C). Ikar's Advanced Spirit Energy Control(C+) evolves into Hero's Advanced Spirit Energy Enhancement Technique(B).]

Various enhancements took place.

But I looked at the status window with a blank expression.

This

Though its called random, it only served to enhance my talents and skills. Martial Arts Master(B) linked with Dexterity and also interacted with Sword Demon.

It allowed for learning all martial arts broadly but superficially.

The other two also combined with my talents and skills, creating a synergistic effect.

Its a shame.

Compared to the points invested, the benefits werent much.

I looked at my points.

[237,500p]

Just enough to keep one more spin. After a brief contemplation, I decided to spin once more.

[The roulette is activated!]

[Bam bam bam! Congratulations, you have acquired the talent Infinite Stamina(S).]

I was at a loss for words.