The small, cozy hotel room smelled faintly of wood and incense. It was a quiet evening, and the sound of wind rustling outside added a peaceful touch to the atmosphere. Kazuki sat cross-legged on his bed, while Elara and Garron were lounging nearby. The light from a single lamp flickered gently, casting shadows on the walls.
After their dungeon-clearing victory and the promotion to D-rank, Kazuki had insisted they celebrate the day in a way that felt a bit more personal. They had already agreed to visit a clothing shop earlier, but now that they were all together and had some time to relax, Kazuki thought it was the perfect moment for them to talk about something important.
"So, how about we reveal our stats?" Kazuki asked, glancing over at Garron and Elara, who were sitting across from him.
Garron raised an eyebrow. "Stats? You mean, like, our abilities and stuff?"
"Yeah," Kazuki replied with a slight grin. "We’re adventurers now, right? It’s time to see just how strong each of us has become."
Elara hesitated, nervously playing with the hem of her sleeve. "I… I don’t know if I should. I’m still not sure how strong I really am."
Kazuki gave her a reassuring smile. "Don’t worry, Elara. We’re in this together. Besides, we’re all growing stronger by the day. It's time to trust each other more."
Garron, ever the optimist, nodded. "Kazuki’s right! Besides, it’ll be fun to compare."
Elara let out a soft sigh, but after a moment, she agreed. "Okay, fine. But don’t laugh at me."
Kazuki chuckled. "I promise I won’t."
With a deep breath, Elara reached into her pouch and pulled out her guild card, tapping the side of it lightly to summon her stats.
A glowing screen appeared in front of her, displaying the following:
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Elara’s Stats:
Name: Elara
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Rank: D
Class: Healer Mage
HP: 130/130
MP: 200/200
Strength: 15
Agility: 18
Intelligence: 50
Magic Affinity: Healing Magic, Fire Magic (New)
Special Skills: Heal, Fireball, Mana Shield
Aptitudes: High Mana Capacity, Healing Efficiency
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Elara's eyes widened slightly as she saw her stats displayed before her. "W-Wow... I didn’t know I was that strong," she whispered, her voice a mixture of surprise and awe.
Kazuki leaned forward. "You’re definitely growing, Elara. Fire magic? That’s new, right?"
She nodded, a slight blush coloring her cheeks. "Yes. I didn’t know I had an affinity for fire until we fought that last boss. It was kind of… overwhelming, but it worked."
Garron clapped his hands together. "That’s awesome! You’re stronger than you think."
Elara smiled weakly, clearly feeling more at ease. Kazuki gave her a thumbs-up, before turning to Garron.
"Your turn, Garron," Kazuki said.
Garron looked a little nervous but was also eager to show off his stats. He tapped his guild card, and the glowing screen appeared before him.
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Garron’s Stats:
Name: Garron
Rank: D
Class: Swordsman
HP: 180/180
MP: 50/50
Strength: 45
Agility: 30
Intelligence: 15
Magic Affinity: None
Special Skills: Sword Mastery, Shield Bash, Quick Strike
Aptitudes: High Strength, Enhanced Agility
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"Whoa," Kazuki muttered, eyes wide. "You’ve got some serious strength, Garron!"
Garron beamed. "Thanks! I’ve been training hard, especially with my sword. I guess it’s paying off."
Elara tilted her head, taking in his stats. "You’re really strong. You could probably take on a whole group of goblins by yourself."
"Don’t forget, I’ve got quick feet too," Garron grinned. "I’m more agile than I look."
Kazuki chuckled. "You certainly are. Well, now it’s my turn."
With a flourish, Kazuki summoned his own guild card. The screen that appeared was far more impressive than either of theirs.
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Kazuki’s Stats:
Name: Kazuki
Rank: D
Class: Demon Blade Wielder
HP: 300/300
MP: 350/350
Strength: 80
Agility: 70
Intelligence: 40
Magic Affinity: Fire, Ice, Wind, Lightning
Special Skills: Swordsmanship, Aura Manipulation, Demon Blade Mastery, Elemental Magic Control
Aptitudes: High Strength, High Agility, High Mana Capacity, Elemental Magic Proficiency
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Elara and Garron stared at Kazuki’s stats for a moment, clearly impressed.
"Wait… is that real?" Garron asked, his mouth hanging open. "You’re so much stronger than us!"
Kazuki smirked. "I’ve been through a lot. But you’re catching up quickly, both of you."
Elara swallowed hard, her eyes wide. "All those elements... You can use all four of those types of magic? That’s amazing."
Kazuki shrugged casually. "It’s a bit of a mess right now. But I’m getting the hang of it."
"Plus, you have Aura Manipulation," Garron added. "That’s insane. Does that mean you can fight without actually touching your opponents?"
"Pretty much," Kazuki confirmed. "But I still prefer using my Demon Blades for the close fights."
"Speaking of which," Elara said, her eyes narrowing playfully. "When are we going to see those blades of yours? They sound really cool!"
Kazuki grinned. "Soon. I promise."
The trio sat in silence for a moment, reflecting on the stats they had just shared.
Kazuki couldn’t help but feel a sense of camaraderie growing between them. In this world, where danger lurked at every corner, having friends to rely on—friends who had their own strengths and weaknesses—was more important than ever.
"I think we make a pretty good team," Kazuki said, breaking the silence.
Elara smiled softly. "Yeah. We really do."
Garron punched the air, his usual optimism shining through. "We’re gonna take this world by storm! You
’ll see!"
Kazuki laughed, the bond between them growing stronger with every passing moment.
They weren’t just adventurers anymore. They were a team.
