Book 1: Chapter 1: Tina: Appraise Self
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<01:28 PM | 32 minutes until chaos>

 

What the heck are we suppose to do now?

Seems like everyone else is as clueless as me… seems like everyone is lost in thought right now, can’t exactly blame them with everything going on. I should go check out Elena, she looks like she could break down at any moment.

“Elena, are you all right?” I said in the most compassionate tone as possible, I don’t want to see her being all sad like this… I don’t like anyone being sad in general really.

“I’m… a monster” She muttered with teary eyes. Damn, she’s not taking this well. I move in, getting closer to her and put my right hand in her shoulder. She flinched at what I’m doing.

“Don’t be like that, you’re not the only one no longer human around here” I tried to convince her nothing is wrong, I can’t stand seeing her like this… 

“But-”

“No buts! There’s nothing wrong!” I said dragged her closer to me.

“Did it seems like anyone here considered themselves monsters? Did you think I’m inconveniencing myself giving you my blood? Do you think everyone will look at you with scorn? ‘Cause I certainly won’t!” I said to her, trying my best to assure her…

She seems to calmed down a bit, that’s good to see.

“We’re all in this together now, no need to exclude yourself from others, at least not from me, I’m ready to help” I said. She look at me, expression brighten, it’s good to see her feeling better.

“There he goes again, or she I suppose” Suddenly Mark speak up, commenting about what I just did, he’s right though, I’m always helping out others.

“Yeah, I wonder if she’s even aware of it” Gary added, but I’m pretty sure I’m aware of how much I helped people.

“What are you two talking about?” I said looking at them, tilting my head a little and letting go of Elena.

“Nothing important, anyway have you tried checking out your stats yet?” Gary said to me.

“No, not really, what about it?” I replied.

“You have something… special. That’s the best to put it, anyway this [Apprasial] skill sure is useful” She answered, special huh? I wonder what that’s suppose to mean…

[Apprasial]

 

Name: Thomas Reed

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Race: Wolf Beastkin

 

Level: 21

Class: Student

HP: 1,038/1,038

MP: 102/102

Strength: 98

Magical Prowess: 74

Dexterity: 88

Agility: 105

Luck: 93

Vitality: 75

Magical Resistance: 69

 

Weapon Proficiency

Hidden Weapon: E

 

Race Trait: [Intimidation] [Wolf Trait Forming] 

Special Ability: [Precognition]

 

It’s like an RPG, Gary must be stoked about this…

“Can these traits be appraised?” I asked her.

“Yeah, and that’s why you’re interesting, neither Mark or I have special ability, yet you do” So this… [Precognition] is something only I have? Or at least not common?

“... How do I appraise it?” Feels like I’m asking a stupid question but I’m not really sure so might as well asked.

“Not really sure, just think about appraising it I guess” Gary replied, doesn’t seem like she have a better explanation.

“That’s a very vague way of explaining it… but I’ll try”

[Apprasial]

 

[Intimidation]: Instilling fear into the target or specific area, effectiveness of the ability is based on level and mind proficiency.

[Wolf Trait Forming]: Forming extra characteristic of a wolf, such as claws or fangs.

[Precognition]: Receive foresight into the situation at hand, not always active, boost to effectiveness based on mind proficiency.

 

“So what do you think?” Gary asked.

“... Why do I of all people have a special ability?” I honestly have no idea what I’ve done to got this… 

“As if any of us have any clue, hopefully we don’t have to use it though” Mark said, yeah I don’t want to be in the situation that these things needed to be use.

“So any other discovery?” I said looking at Gary and Mark.

“Not really” Gary replied.

“I see” I commented.

“U-Um” Hm? Does Elena have something to add?

“What is it?” I said looking at her.

“How do I use [Apprasial]?” She asked.

“You just have to imagine it, that’s how I did it, it’s nothing special” Gary replied.

“Same with me” I said. Might as well check her stats as well.

[Apprasial]

 

Name: Elena Moore

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Race: Vampire (True Ancestor)

 

Level: 20

Class: Student

HP: 1,102/1,102

MP: 133/133

Strength: 109

Magical Prowess: 107

Dexterity: 102

Agility: 107

Luck: 105

Vitality: 100

Magical Resistance: 101

 

Weapon Proficiency

Hidden Weapon: E

 

Race Trait: [Vampirism] [Blood Art] [Regeneration] [Mana Regeneration] [Wings Manifestation] [Intimidation] [Longevity] [Night Vision]

 

… She’s not only stronger than me, but also have a fuck ton of traits… what do each of them do?

[Apprasial]

 

[Vampirism]: The owner can drains blood of others to satisfy hunger, thirst, or to boost power slightly. The stored blood can be use for [Blood Art].

[Blood Art]: Using the stored blood to perform certain actions, such as boosting one’s stats, formed it into a weapon, or use it in place of mana. Leaving a thirst for blood after use as a demerit.

[Regeneration]: Abnormal regeneration speed, effectiveness varied on multiple factors.

[Mana Regeneration]: Abnormal mana regeneration speed, effectiveness varied on multiple factors.

[Wings Manifestation]: Ability to manifest wings to fly with, appearance and number of wings is based on levels and the individual themselves.

[Intimidation]: Instilling fear into the target or specific area, effectiveness of the ability is based on level and mind proficiency.

[Longevity]: Stay youthful forever, in their prime, boost to debuff/ailment resistance.

[Night Vision]: Can see clearly in place without light.

 

… All of these are absolutely freaking absurd to put it bluntly. She’s nigh-immortal, can fly, see in the dark, and second power source aside from MP.

“Man, talk about cheat” Mark remarked. She must’ve seen her status and skills as well.

“You’re not the one to talk you know?” Gary commented, is Mark absurd as well?

[Apprasial]

 

Name: Mark Bando

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Race: Kitsune (One Tail)

 

Level: 22

Class: Student

HP: 1,002/1,002

MP: 166/166

Strength: 83

Magical Prowess: 109

Dexterity: 95

Agility: 90

Luck: 99

Vitality: 74

Magical Resistance: 100

 

Weapon Proficiency

Hidden Weapon: E

 

Race Trait: [Illusion] [Shapeshift] [Spirit Form] [Longevity]

 

On a magic side of things huh, let’s see what each trait does.

[Apprasial]

 

[Illusion]: Innate ability to create illusions to fool others.

[Shapeshift]: Abiltiy to change one’s form, flexibility in shifting one’s body can be increase through practice.

[Spirit Form]: Ability to become a spirit, lacking physical body and therefore immune to physical attack, but more vulnerable to magical and unknown attack.

[Longevity]: Stay youthful forever, in their prime, boost to debuff/ailment resistance.

 

Yeah, what a hypocrite, she’s also really strong as well. Since Gary is here might as well check her stats as well.

 

Name: Gary Cox

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Race: Bull Beastkin

 

Level: 23

HP: 1,002/1,002

MP: 166/166

Strength: 111

Magical Prowess: 67

Dexterity: 88

Agility: 83

Luck: 97

Vitality: 108

Magical Resistance: 66

 

Weapon Proficiency

Hidden Weapon: E

 

Race Trait: [Intimidation]

 

… Yeah she have even less trait then me, pretty strong on the physical side though. Overall I’m the second weakest among us four… though the fact that no one have any idea how magic worked yet means that Mark is technically the weakest among us, though that’s not gonna be the case for long if we have to use magic at some point.

“Um” Elena suddenly speak up.

“What is it?” I asked.

“A-Am I bothering you?” Ah, must have to do with Mark complaining about her being a cheat. I shoot a glare at Mark who stiffened up quickly.

“N-No! It’s nothing! Please don’t look at it like that” She said apologetically. I turn to look at her as well.

“Yeah, whatever you’re now doesn’t matter. I mean, all of us changed as well, more than you in fact, not even the same gender anymore” I said with a small smile to cheer her up.

“Ah” Suddenly Gary and Mark let out a sound, what’s with them.

“R-Right, we’re all girls now…” Mark said awkwardly.

“Yeah… how will we deal with this?” Gary said examining her body.

“... I don’t know either, let’s leave it at that for now, I want to make sure everybody’s alright right now” I said to the three.

“Always the helpful one aren’t you?” Mark commented,

“Yep, and it’ll stay that way” I said giving her a thumbs up, then walk to a broken girl sitting alone without any shine in her eyes…

...

“Chris”

 

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