Chương 61: Chapter 58: Human Path Evolution

Honestly, despite what everyone said about not worrying too much about how the classes sounded, I really did not want to pick any of the sketchy ones. Bandit felt boring no matter how I looked at it, and although Thief had potential, I did not want to follow my father's path completely. I wanted to diverge here and carve out my own way forward. I already possessed Jack of All Trades and the Human Path, both of which focused on being a well-rounded all-rounder.

If I chose the third option, would all that power be enhanced even further? Instead of remaining a Jack of All Trades and master of none, I could become something closer to... an All Master. Sure, that convinced me. Ding! [The Class Bonuses and Skills have been adjusted to match your current Realm of Power for smoother and more stable growth.] [You have chosen the Class: Adventurer – Tier 2: Level 100/200.] [You learned the Class Skill: Pathfinder's Instinct – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] [You learned the Class Skill: Versatile Combatant – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] [Your Agility Stat has increased by 80, 000.] [Your Dexterity Stat has increased by 70, 000.] [Your Strength Stat has increased by 80, 000.] [Your Intelligence Stat has increased by 50, 000.] [Your Vitality Stat has increased by 80, 000.] [Your Endurance Stat has increased by 70, 000.] [Two additional Class Skills are available for unlocking.] [Do you wish to unlock the two available Class Skills for 2, 000, 000 System Points?] [Yes] [No] I did not hesitate for even a second and pressed [Yes] as quickly as I could. [You have exchanged 2, 000, 000 System Points.] [You learned the Class Skill: Bonded Companion Enhancement – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] [You learned the Class Skill: Adventurer's Luck – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] A pleasant rush of energy flowed through my body. It felt noticeably different from the warm surge I experienced when I absorbed the Jack of All Trades stone.

This one was lighter and fresher, like a cool breeze gently pushing me forward into the unknown. My vision sharpened for a brief moment as new instincts settled comfortably into my mind. I felt my senses expand outward, automatically mapping my surroundings in a passive way. The sensation was incredible. But above all else…

"Four skills! I did not know I could get that many!" I gasped in delight.

"You get two for free, and you can unlock the other two with system points," my father explained with a nod.

"You managed to get all four right away? Well done." I quickly checked the skill descriptions with eager eyes. [Pathfinder's Instinct] Your sense of direction is nearly perfect. You can instinctively detect nearby dangers, hidden paths, treasures, and dungeon entrances. Mental mapping speed has increased by five times. [Versatile Combatant] When wielding non-specialized weapons such as knives, bows, spears, and others, damage output and handling improve significantly.

You adapt your fighting style fluidly between weapons and magic, shortening spell conjuration time, reducing cooldowns, and lowering stance requirements for weapon techniques. Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. [Bonded Companion Enhancement] Strengthen the abilities of any tamed or contracted companions. Shared experience gain with bonded companions is increased. You may temporarily share senses or abilities with them.

[Adventurer's Luck] Small passive increase to the quality of loot dropped by monsters and chests. Rare chance to trigger "Lucky Find" moments during exploration. My tail wagged excitedly behind me. This was perfect. Combined with Jack of All Trades, I was truly shaping up to become a versatile all-rounder who could handle almost anything.

"Adventurer, huh?" My father raised an eyebrow, then smiled warmly.

"Bold choice. Not many nobles pick that one. It does not specialize in raw power, but it opens many doors. A friend of mine chose that class as well."

"I like it," I said firmly, confidence rising in my voice.

"I already have Jack of All Trades, so becoming even more versatile feels right. I do not want to be locked into just stealing or smashing things. I want to explore everything this world has to offer, and this class will help me do exactly that." Grandma Benladra laughed heartily, her booming voice nearly shaking the table.

"That's my granddaughter! With your bloodline and these two classes combined, you will become a nightmare for anyone who underestimates you."

"Now that you have finished with your class, it is time for your Human Path," my mother said gently.

"Do I get options for this one too?" I wondered aloud.

"It depends," my father replied.

"But just go ahead and try."

"… Okay," I nodded nervously and tapped on my max-leveled Human Path. What greeted me next were several clear choices. Ding! [Confirmed. Displaying available Human Path Evolution choices.] [High Human – Tier 2] A refined evolution for those who pursue excellence in intellect, leadership, and arcane mastery. High Humans possess greater natural talent for magic, enhanced learning capabilities, and stronger resistance to mental and soul-based attacks.

They often become scholars, mages, or respected rulers who command authority through wisdom and presence. [Wild Human – Tier 2] An evolution that reconnects with humanity's ancient survival instincts. Wild Humans gain exceptional physical prowess, heightened senses, natural affinity with beasts and nature, and rapid adaptation to harsh environments. Perfect for explorers, hunters, and those who thrive in the untamed wilds. [Holy Human – Tier 2] A blessed evolution touched by divine energies.

Holy Humans radiate a positive aura, possess strong resistance to curses, darkness, and corruption, and gain enhanced healing and purification abilities. They are natural protectors and leaders against evil forces, often favored by holy or light-aligned entities. I stared at the three options floating before me for a long moment. Each one sounded powerful, but I could only choose one. Hmm... What should I choose?

Wild Human and Holy Human were tempting, yet I already possessed holy power, and Wild Human would mostly offer physical enhancements. High Human seemed like exactly what I needed now that I would soon begin learning elements from other dragons. It would give me a real advantage in learning speed and magical mastery. Yeah, let's go for that option. Ding! [You have selected the Human Path Evolution: High Human – Tier 2: Level 100/200!] [Your soul and mind have begun assimilating refined arcane essence.] A cool, crystalline surge of power flowed through my body. My thoughts suddenly became clearer, faster, and deeper than ever before. My mana circuits felt wider and far more efficient. A gentle, noble aura unconsciously spread from me, making the surrounding air feel slightly more refined and elegant. I could now see the faint flow of mana in the air around my family members with much greater clarity than before. [All Magical and Mental Stats have received a substantial boost.] [Intelligence +100, 000] [Mana +100, 000] [Mind +80, 000] [Soul +50, 000] [Spirit +50, 000] [You have gained the High Human Path Skill: Arcane Prodigy – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] [You have gained the High Human Path Skill: Scholar's Mind – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] [You have exchanged 1, 000, 000 System Points.] [You have gained the High Human Path Skill: Noble Presence – Tier 1: Level 0/10.] I quickly opened the new skill windows to examine them.

[Arcane Prodigy] Magic learning speed and comprehension increase dramatically. Affinity with all elements is improved. Spell power and control are enhanced. Mana cost of complex spells is reduced. [Scholar's Mind] Perfect memory retention for studied materials. Accelerated analysis and problem-solving. High resistance to mental interference, illusions, and soul-based attacks. [Noble Presence] Passively increases your charisma and natural authority.

Can be activated to release a calming or inspiring aura that boosts allies' morale and focus while slightly weakening enemies' will to fight. I felt a powerful surge across all my mental and magical capabilities. It was as if I had truly become a genius. My mind, which once felt clogged and limited, now felt remarkably free and sharp, even more so than after awakening my Esper abilities. My power as an Esper also grew naturally with my sharper mind, and I could sense my psychic abilities strengthening.

These new skills were simply amazing. They were exactly what I needed for the coming years of learning magic.

"High Human, huh?" my father asked with clear approval.

"A wise choice."

"There was no Demon Human or Dragon Human option?" my mother asked, sounding slightly confused.

"Nope," I replied.

"Just those three… but this is more than good enough for now. Wow, I feel kind of dizzy… Ugh…" I should have expected this. After gaining two new classes and a path evolution at once, the mental stimulation proved too overwhelming for my age. My body grew heavy with sudden exhaustion. Unable to stay awake any longer, I drifted off to sleep right there in my chair, unable to continue the day as I had hoped.