"Good luck! Make sure to send letters alright?" My eldest sister, Saber, bid me farewell with tears in her eyes. I let off a small smile as I hugged her.
"Yeah yeah, I'll try to keep in touch." I replied before I felt more arms wrap around me. I was barely able to turn my head to see all of my sisters joining in for one group hug.
"Make us proud Jaune."
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, don't waste it alright?"
"Guys, if you don't stop hugging me I'll miss the ship!" I whined, causing all of them to let go with a bit of reluctance. I smiled again before turning to my parents. My dad was the first to speak in his gruff voice.
"Listen Jaune, I know you barely passed with those transcripts but the beginning doesn't have anything to do with the ending." He pushed his finger against my chest, smiling.
"We are descendants of the great Julius Arc, a citizen of Vale turned into the hero who shattered the moon." I suppressed a frown and turned to my mother.
"Jaune, don't listen to your father. You don't need to be a hero." She cupped my cheeks before kissing my forehead (with difficulty due to height).
"You'll be fine just don't overdo it m'kay?" I nodded before walking off. I released a sigh as I turned around one last time and took a good look at the labels at the top of their heads.
«The Blade of Aura»
Lvl 48 Saber Arc
«Huntress in Bloom»
Lvl 37 Juliet Arc
«Empress of Theaters»
Lvl 40 Nero Arc
«Dust Fencer»
Lvl 24 Milla Arc
«Rookie Huntress»
Lvl 27 Lily Arc
«Gem in the Rough»
Lvl 18 Pearl Arc
«Huntress In Training»
Lvl 16 Jeanne Arc
I never found the guts to tell anyone about this weird ability of mine... well I did but they all labeled it as a joke. My eyes wandered to my parents once more.
«Knight of White and Gold»
Lvl 84 Leon Arc
«Golden Angel»
Lvl 90 Joan Arc
I didn't know when it had started, I didn't know when my life turned into a game but I do know that this game is a game worth playing.
"Status" I mumbled as a game window appeared in front of me.
Name: Jaune Arc
Lvl: 3
HP: 120/120
MP: 40/40
Str: 15 (+3)
Vit: 9 (+1)
Dex: 8 (+1)
Int: 5 (+1)
Wis: 5
Luk: 10
Points: 0
Money: 150 Lien
I had decided to put most of my points on strength, since it allows me to wield my weapon a whole lot better. If I have a shield then I'd need the strength to block my enemy's attack and stronger muscles means stronger attacks. Me being the youngest, with Jeanne being born a minute before me, it was only normal that I would be the weakest but even my own twin was five times stronger than me. The only reason she isn't going to Beacon was because she didn't want to, but Saber and Nero both graduated from the prestigious academy.
My family is a family of Hunters and Huntresses and I'll be damned if that blood ends with me.
"Skills" I summoned my skill list and checked through all of them.
«Sword Mastery» Lvl 8 (Passive)
The ability to use a sword efficiently
+10% damage when using sword type equipment
«Shield Mastery» Lvl 2 (Passive)
The ability to use a shield efficiently
+2% reduced damage when blocking
«Complete Block» Lvl 1 (Passive)
Gives the user a chance to completely negate incoming damage when blocking
8% chance
«Observe» Lvl 14 (Active)
Allows the user to gather quick information about objects' situations and people.
Lvl 10 Bonus: Allows user to see more obscure characteristics.
«Gamer's Body» Max Lvl (Passive)
Grants a body that allows for the user to live the real world like a game. Sleeping in a bed restores HP, MP and all mass effects.
«Gamer's Mind» Max Lvl (Passive)
The ability of the user to calm down if in extreme distress.
Removes 'Extreme Panic' Debuff after a few seconds of infliction.
I have yet to test the Gamer's Mind ability since I haven't been inflicted with the debuff. I've only been inflicted by Mild Panic when Nero wanted to spar with me. My highest leveled ability was Observe since it was so easy to grind, all you literally had to do was look at an object and whisper 'observe'.
For the Sword Mastery you needed to keep using a sword. I managed to level it up after a few spars with my siblings and same goes for the shield counterpart.
The hardest to strengthen would have to be the Complete Block ability. It would only gain experience if luck landed in your favor and you managed to do it. I really hope it increases the chance a lot for the next level.
After a few minutes of walking I finally reached the landing pad, grinding my Observe skill on the way using various trees and rocks. I made my way to the bullhead and sat down, accidentally bumping my hand on the handle of my sword. With nothing to do, I placed my weapons on my lap.
"Observe." I whispered as a message box appeared above the weapons.
«Crocea Mors»
Rarity: Legendary
The heirloom of the Arc Lineage, first wielded by Julius Arc. Even in age, the blade remains as sharp as it was before. It is said to wield the power to shatter the moon.
«Crocea Mors (Shield)»
Rarity: Rare Unique
A shield/sheath made by the right hand of Elias Arc, the second hero of the Arcs. Despite it's age it seems to still retain its durability. It is now considered as a part of Crocea Mors.
The last sentence of the blade was unlocked when my skill had reached level 10. I felt my head hit the headrest of my seat as I sigh in exasperation.
Currently, the Arcs have three heroes in the past 5 generations.
Julius Arc, the creator of the Lineage and Crocea Mors. Said to have lead the final siege against the tyrannical opposition in the war five generations ago. Allowing the freedom of expression we experience today.
Elias Arc, the second wielder and the one who helped form the second part of Crocea Mors. It was him and his army who staved off the Grimm from the walls of Vale.
Milo Arc, the third hero. He was the one who fended off an overwhelming force of Grimm using a small army and creative military tactics.
And I have no intention of being the fourth one. Sure I would like to be a hunter, a protector but I have no plans on becoming a hero.
"You're good to go Gale!" The moment the bullhead started to hum, I reached for my rucksack to find what I need.
Debuff Acquired: Mild Panic
Okay, maybe I missed it. I'll just search for it again.
Debuff Acquired: Panic
It's not here, It's not here, It's not here. Oh no no no no no no no.
"Mom...why is Jaune's medicine here?"
"Oh dear."
Debuff Acquired: "Motion Sickness"
Oh Oum... please help me survive this hell.