Chapter 2: Class Selection

This game has another dirty trick.

[Choose your class!]

Warrior

Mage

Archer

Thief

Gunslinger

Martial Artist

You have to choose your class before you can start playing. Because of this, early game guides were very popular in the New World community.

[Just choose the class you like the most; the game doesn’t end with the first choice]

Warriors have a lot of branches. You can learn swordsmanship, spearmanship, or tanking with a shield. The same goes for archers. There are many types of bows, and you can choose and learn one. If you want to be a healer, go with mage. You can learn holy power instead of magic. But if you switch to holy power, you lose your magic, lol.

Oh, and never choose martial artist. It’s a class where you rely solely on physical combat. It’s hard to get skills, so it's not recommended.

└ Martial artist sucks, lol, why would anyone pick that?

└ I’d rather be a healer, lol.

└ This game’s healers have combat skills too. You can use combat skills with holy power.

└ Martial artists are strong too… don’t underestimate them.

└ Better to choose gunslinger. Just shoot those punch-throwing idiots, lol.

└ Gunslinger is too expensive, only for the rich, lol.

Martial artist is often criticized and excluded from strategy guides. Although it has potential and can grow in various ways, other classes are just too efficient. However, only Jung-hoon knows that this thought is wrong. The fact that martial artist can become a truly overpowered class will be revealed later. By then, most players have already set their characters, making it irrelevant.

“To become an All-Master, martial artist is the only choice.”

In the past, Jung-hoon chose martial artist. It was the only class with infinite potential.

[You have chosen the Martial Artist class.]

Just like in his previous life, Jung-hoon chose martial artist.

[Please select your weapon.]

[The system recommends ‘Knuckle’.]

When you choose a class, you get a beginner's weapon. The recommended weapon for martial artists is knuckle. Since martial artists fight barehanded, it is an appropriate weapon.

‘I chose the sword before.’

Last time, he chose a sword instead of knuckles. At that time, after several years, Jung-hoon learned about the guides. One of them suggested that martial artists could handle various weapons.

[To those choosing the Martial Artist class! Here’s a tip! Martial artists focus on hand-to-hand combat but can also learn skills with various weapons. Don’t choose knuckle first; try another weapon. If you’re not confident, then go with knuckle.]

Jung-hoon chose martial artist because of the phrase about handling various weapons. So, he chose the sword. But this time, he won't choose the sword.

“This is the only chance to learn holy power.”

Jung-hoon disliked the nickname “All-Master” because, although he succeeded in becoming a mage, he never learned holy power. Magic and holy power cannot coexist. If he had holy power, maybe he wouldn't have been defeated so easily. Holy power can heal wounds and cure status ailments.

[There is a way to learn both magic and holy power, but it’s only available for beginners. It’s impossible for the current Jung-hoon, though.]

The method is possible only for a new player. It's the only way to use both magic and holy power. It’s a cheat code hidden by New World.

“Talisman.”

Therefore, Jung-hoon chose a talisman. Usually, martial artists choose knuckle because their class-specific skills are focused on hand-to-hand combat. But these skills can be learned later. Holy power is the priority.

[Beginner’s Talisman]

Level: 1

Healing: 10

Weight: 0.01kg

Using the talisman restores some health.

This talisman is for healing, not for attacking. It’s a support weapon, not a main weapon. Choosing a support weapon at the start seems crazy, but it’s the only way to get holy power.

[Weapon selection complete.]

[Tutorial starting.]

As the tutorial began, Jung-hoon’s vision went dark.

[Tutorial Coliseum]

When the light returned, Jung-hoon was in the middle of a coliseum. He roughly shoved the talisman into his pocket. The advantage of the talisman is that you can use it just by carrying it. No need to take it out.

[Tutorial Guide!]

Don’t take the tutorial lightly; it greatly affects your growth. Complete the tutorial successfully! Here’s how to deal with monsters… (shortened)

└ It’s true, but who performs well in the tutorial?

└ You only get one character, how can you do it just by following a guide, lol?

└ Theory and practice are different~

└ Most people can’t even clear stage 2.

└ Someone cleared up to stage 3, didn’t they?

└ I heard there’s a stage 4, but it’s impossible to clear.

└ Stage 4 is unbeatably hard, even for veteran players.

Jung-hoon had seen that guide before. He was lucky to clear up to stage 2. Most players only clear stage 1. Completing more stages upgrades the rewards.

[Tutorial starts.]

[Defeat the monster.]

The tutorial is simple. Defeat the monsters, no matter the stage. A goblin appeared before Jung-hoon.

[Lv.1 Weakened Goblin]

A weakened goblin designed so all players can defeat it. One punch is enough to knock it down.

“Kerr… human, kill…”

Its growling was not threatening at all. It even crawled weakly toward Jung-hoon. Watching it, Jung-hoon threw a punch.

Thud!

His fist hit the goblin’s nose. The goblin staggered back and then disappeared.

[Tutorial completed successfully!]

[Do you want to exit the tutorial? If you continue to the next stage, the rewards will be upgraded!]

“Proceed to the next stage.”

The trial was over, now it’s time for real hunting.

[Tutorial Stage 2 begins.]

[Defeat the monsters.]

Three goblins approached Jung-hoon.

[Lv.3 Goblin]

[Lv.3 Goblin]

[Lv.3 Goblin]

“Kerr! Human! Don’t dream of escaping alive, Kerr!”

“Kerr! I’ll cut off your genitals. Kerrk!”

“Kill, kill, Kerr!”

Their ferocity was on a different level from the weakened goblin. This was New World’s true goblin.

“If you can, try.”

Jung-hoon taunted them by beckoning with his finger.

“Kerr! Kill!”

The goblins charged at Jung-hoon. He raised his guard and blocked the first goblin's stone axe head-on. After taking three hits, Jung-hoon pivoted on his right foot and slammed his elbow into the temple of the goblin on his right.

“Kerr!”

The goblin staggered. Jung-hoon then kicked hard between its legs.

“Kerrk!”

A loud scream erupted as the goblin crumpled. That’s 100% critical.

“Die! Human!”

Another goblin swung its stone axe at Jung-hoon.

[Health decreased by 25%!]

At level 1, each goblin attack was a critical hit. Jung-hoon could dodge, but he didn’t.

[Using Beginner’s Talisman to restore health.]

He needed to take as much damage as possible while using the talisman. That’s not all.

[Martial Artist skill, ‘Steadfast Will’ activated.]

[Skill ‘Tough Body (Normal)’ acquired.]

The Iron Will, known as the Flower of the Martial Artist, is a unique skill granted upon selecting the class that allows the acquisition of skills by unlocking certain conditions.

The skill just obtained is Tough Body, a passive skill that permanently increases basic health and defense by 10%.

Jung-hoon's eyes glinted coldly.

‘There are no more skills to gain from them.’

As his gaze changed, the goblins shuddered.

"Kerrrk! Human! Die quickly!"

Then they swung their stone axes more fiercely. Unlike before, when Jung-hoon blocked the axes with his guard, he began to dodge them effortlessly.

Goblin attack patterns are simple and easy to read after a little experience. Even though Jung-hoon had reverted to level 1, avoiding goblin attacks was child's play for the former All-Master.

Whish-!

Jung-hoon ducked and grabbed the waist of the goblin in front of him, rolling together.

“Kerrk?!”

As the goblin lost its balance and flailed, Jung-hoon wrapped his arm around its neck and twisted.

Snap.

“Keck!”

The goblin's neck broke, and it went limp.

“Human!”

The remaining goblin charged with its stone axe. Jung-hoon used the limp goblin as a shield, blocking the charge.

As he pushed the corpse forward, the goblins tangled together.

“I’ll be taking this.”

Jung-hoon picked up a fallen stone axe. It was now his.

“Kerrrk! I’ll kill you!”

“Don't you get tired of saying the same thing?”

There was no need to hold back anymore. Jung-hoon swung the stone axe and struck the goblin's head.

“Kehek!”

The goblin lost its balance and fell.

“Be gone.”

Jung-hoon brought the axe down, ending the goblin's life.

“Okay, got one more.”

He took the goblin's stone axe, now wielding a pair.

“Oh, you’re still here?”

He turned to the goblin who was still groaning on the ground after its vital part was crushed.

“K-kerrrk…”

Jung-hoon raised the stone axe high and smashed it into the goblin's head. It wielded a rusty dagger instead of an axe. Though rusty, it was better than nothing, so he kept it.

[Tutorial Stage 2 completed successfully!]

[Would you like to exit the tutorial? Continuing to the next stage will upgrade your rewards!]

The same message as before appeared after stage 2.

“Proceed to the next stage.”

[Tutorial Stage 3 begins.]

[Hunt the monsters.]

This time, the enemy was a Hobgoblin.

[Lv.12 Hobgoblin]

There was an 11-level difference between Jung-hoon and the Hobgoblin. No wonder even talented players failed at stage 3. Unlike regular goblins, Hobgoblins boasted red skin, bulging muscles, and a height nearing 2 meters.

“Kerrrk, human, this time it will be tough.”

The Hobgoblin wielded a spear. Maintaining a suitable distance, it thrust the spear forward. Jung-hoon watched and dodged the spear's blade by tilting his head slightly.

Slightly adjusting to take minor damage.

[Health reduced by 1%.]

“Lucky bastard.”

The Hobgoblin grinned and brought the spear down. Jung-hoon dodged again.

[Health reduced by 1%.]

[Health reduced by 1%.]

After dozens of repetitions.

[Martial Artist's exclusive skill, ‘Iron Will’, activated.]

[Skill, ‘Agile Body (Normal)’, acquired.]

He had obtained the second skill he aimed for, achieved by dodging the attacks of level 7 or higher monsters thirty times.

“Kerrrk! Nimble pest! I’ll kill you!”

The Hobgoblin thrust the spear again.

Thunk!

Jung-hoon sidestepped and grabbed the spearhead.

“Kerrrk?!”

Dodging wasn’t enough; he grabbed the spearhead? The Hobgoblin was shocked. Jung-hoon released the spear and approached, stabbing the goblin's neck with his left hand holding the dagger.

Schlunk!

“Kehek!”

The Hobgoblin dropped its spear, clutching its neck. But the dagger had already pierced through the jugular.

“Time to end this.”

Jung-hoon picked up the fallen spear and drove it through the Hobgoblin's heart. The monster shuddered and went limp.

[Used Beginner's Talisman to restore health.]

Alright, I've met the conditions. Clearing stage 3 and using a weapon ten times.

[You’ve met the hidden beginner conditions.]

[You will receive a stat bonus related to your chosen weapon.]

A special bonus applicable only in the tutorial. Swords grant strength, bows grant a mix of strength and agility, and staffs grant a mix of magic and intellect. What about the beginner's talisman?

[Holy Power granted.]

[Body reconfigured to coexist with both magic and holy power.]

It was Holy Power.

‘Got it!’

Jung-hoon clenched his fist in triumph. He finally obtained Holy Power, opening up pathways to skills related to it.

[Tutorial Stage 3 completed successfully!]

[Would you like to exit the tutorial? Continuing to the next stage will upgrade your rewards!]

The tutorial wasn't over yet. Jung-hoon didn't hesitate.

“Proceed to the next stage.”

[Tutorial Stage 4 begins.]

[Hunt the monsters.]

This time, the enemies were:

[Lv.20 Orc]

[Lv.20 Orc]

Two level 20 orcs appeared.

[Stage 4 can be forfeited. If you wish to forfeit, you may do so at any time.]

Jung-hoon's lips slowly curled into a smile.

“Forfeit? Don’t make me laugh.”

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