[Name: Quinlan Noir]
[Race: Primordial]
[Title: -]
[Primordial Level: 6. XP 265/371]
[Primary Class: Assassin lvl 6]
[Secondary Classes:
- Slave Master lvl 5
- Warrior lvl 7
- Thief lvl 2]
[Vitality: 26]
[Strength: 22]
[Agility: 25]
[Intelligence: 15]
[Wisdom: 15]
[Unused Skill Points: 10]
[Unused Attribute Points: 0]
For good measure I summon the primordial raceās description;
[Primordial: A unique race that is said to be the predecessor of all races and is the undisputed king of adaptability. Gain three additional class slots and each class gains experience at 3x rate. Only the Primary Class gives attribute bonuses. Gain stat āPrimordial Levelā which also receives the 3x increased growth rate. Increase āPrimordial Levelā to gain Skill and Attribute Points.
Gain the ability to swap classes in and out by a simple thought.]
As the status window materializes before Ayameās eyes, she gasps with surprise, which probably means that summoning oneās status for others to see is another one of my unique quirks. I guess I really do have a lot of special things up my sleeve despite me being a newcomer and a weak combatant - for now.
As she begins reading over them, her sharp features show a mix of confusion and astonishment. She appears to be about to speak but remains silent for a moment.
Then, as if she had experienced some serious jet lag, Ayameās entire body stiffens. Her usually composed demeanor shatters, and she is utterly frozen with disbelief. Her golden eyes scan the information displayed, with her pupils dilating as if struggling to comprehend the impossibility before her.
The utterly gorgeous oriental girl begins to breathe quickly and shallowly, feeling each breath catch in her throat as if she has been hit.
Her knees begin to tremble, and she clings to the wall for stability. It seems like she is about to pass out. Her face loses color and is now a pale, almost ghostly shade. She blinks quickly, attempting to center her scattered thoughts again.
"Ayame, are you alright?" I ask, I didnāt expect this big of a reaction, to be honest. I reach my hand out to support her, which she accepts.
She manages a slow nod, but her eyes remain glued to the status window. "This... this canāt be real! I thought... no one could..." Her disbelieving whispers come out slowly from her delicate lips.
"Quinlan, just what are you?" She finally manages to collect herself and ask the most important question on her mind.
I move closer and whisper my rather curt answer into her ear, ensuring that no one hears us. "Iām an otherworlder, if you have that term here that is. For whatever reason, which Iām not privy to, I was brought to this world four days ago. Before that I was a completely ordinary human, but during the process, I got transformed into this strange race."
She gawks at me like Iām a mental asylum patient but the evidence is right in front of her. "If I didnāt know you I would certainly not believe you, but I donāt think you would joke or lie to me like this..." Ayame relaxes slightly and begins pondering the implications of the new revelation.
"Iāve only heard of this race once before, but that was a legend about a man who lived millions of years ago... I believe that itās safe to assume that, at least on this continent, you are the only primordial... Unless others are also hiding just like you are. As for the term āotherworlderā, I understand what you mean with it, but Iāve not heard of anyone else coming here from an entirely different world..."
"I see.... So people barely know anything about this race?" I inquire.
"Yes. I was brought up to be a duchess, so I know much more than the average citizen and even noble, and I only heard that name once, in an old, obscure tale. I donāt think many people would recognize it, not even my family members perhaps."
"Hmm... So we canāt do much about it for now. Letās focus on gearing up."
I suggest to which she simply nods. Itās clear she wishes to discuss it more but thereās not much else I can offer to tell her. Iām just as lost about why or how Iām here as she is.
Ayame tries the Gilded Warlord Set on after calling the employee and asking for permission. I have to show that I have enough coins to buy it beforehand, but after I do so she is allowed into the changing room.
The cost of this armor set is 50 silver coins. Itās a lot of money, especially for an armor that has no imbued skills in it, but its rarity explains why the price is so high. At this rarity, it should have some innate magical defensive properties according to Ayame, which means that itās sturdier than it physically appears should be.
While she is trying it on I begin walking around the shop. I see some eye bulging items that are worth multiple gold coins, but there are no Epic rarity or above items on display. The increased price compared to Ayameās samurai set comes from their imbued skills or spells. Another observation Iāve made is that items with Common rarity are much, much cheaper than Rare.
About 80% cheaper, in fact, even if they have spells imbued in them. Furthermore Rare items are not only sturdier in general, but are also much more fashionable and each have an extravagant flavor with decorations, horns, engraved gems and such.
After walking around for a few minutes I find it.
The armor on the mannequin is an imposing one. Itās a piece that combined protection and agility. A hooded cloak hangs over the shoulders, hiding the identity of the person wearing it, especially so because the breastplate is made of dark metal.
The vambraces and greaves are carefully crafted to fit securely on the forearms and shins.
These pieces feature additional decorative engravings that match the chest plate, creating a cohesive look. The gloves and boots are reinforced yet flexible, ensuring the wearer retains dexterity and speed. The overall design of the armor suggests a balance between a knightās fortification and a rogueās mobility, making it suitable for a warrior who values both defense and stealth.
[Veiled Warrior Set]
[Rarity: Rare]
[Set Skills: Empty]
Sadly it also has a high price tag of 40 silver coins. Perhaps Ayameās is more expensive by 10 silver coins because it was imported from another duchy or because of its golden engravings. Luckily we can afford both this and Ayameās set, but afterwards we will be back to being loyal members of the empty pouch gang.
I rush into another dressing room next to Ayameās and begin to change.