After a rejuvenating hour and a half of sleep, Kai woke up feeling refreshed and ready to face the challenges of the new world. He knew that understanding his own capabilities and attributes would be crucial for his survival.
Just as he had done before, Kai's only desire was to view his attribute panel. He desired to know more about the attribute panel.
As he did, a sort of guide screen appeared first.
[From now on, you may use Karma to enhance your physical abilities. Please carefully select after reading the description of each category.]
[Strength]
|Affects body strength and speed.
[Endurance]
|Affects the ability to sustain and repeat movements.
[Durability]
|Affects the durability of skin, bones, muscles, etc.
[Senses]
|Affects overall body control, reflexes, balance, etc.
There were only four physical abilities that could be enhanced with Karma: Strength, Endurance, Durability, and Senses.
Thanks to this, it didn't take long to grasp the concepts of each ability.
'Durability seems a bit peculiar. What's next?'
As Kai thought this, the guide text vanished, and the actual settings page appeared.
[Kai DaSilva]
Rank 0
[Strength] 9
[Endurance] 7
[Durability] 6
[Senses] 8
* 1,000 Karmas is consumed per Stat Point.
* Available Karma: 8.000
'1,000 Karmas per point? So, I can raise the stats by 8 points in total?'
If Kai were to allocate all of his Karma into Strength, it would result in a staggering eightfold increase in his physical power.
"Alright, risking my life is not an option if I exhaust all of my Karma. However, I can spare 5000 karmas for attribute enhancement at the moment. Let's allocate two points to Strength, and distribute the remaining three points among the other three stats." As Kai tinkered with his attribute panel, his Karma count swiftly diminished from 8000 to 3000 in a blink of an eye.
'…Incredible.'
Kai felt a rush as if every cell in his body awakened.
He felt as if he finally understood the true value of the currency called karma.
Finally, Kai turned his attention to something he had previously overlooked while enhancing his attributes: his Rank, which was currently at 0.
As soon as he thought about what Rank means, information rushed to his head. He realized that rank can signify various things depending on the context. In the military, rank determines authority and hierarchy among soldiers. It represents a level of experience, skill, and responsibility. In the academic world, rank refers to the position and title held by professors and researchers, indicating their expertise and seniority. In sports, rank represents a player's standing among their competitors, reflecting their performance and achievements. The concept of rank extends beyond these examples, permeating different aspects of society. Overall, it symbolizes a system of order, recognition, and status.
At present, all human ranks following the Reset are at level 0.
In order to progress in rank, individuals must defeat monsters and accumulate Reset Points.
"Reset Points are essentially an experience bar, aren't they?" pondered Kai, intrigued by the unique combination of gaming and novel concepts.
According to the system's information, Kai realized that slaying a goblin only granted him a meager 500 Reset Points, while he needed a total of 10,000 Reset Points to reach Rank 1.
"It seems like isn't going to be an easy task, although different monsters may provide varying amounts of Reset Points," Kai mused.
"How many ranks exist in total?" pondered Kai, as the system replied in its typical monotonous tone.
[As you progress from Rank 0 to Rank 10, the number of Reset Points required to advance to the next rank will double with each rank]
Kai took a deep breath, his mind racing as he attempted to calculate the daunting numbers. To reach Rank 1, he would need a staggering 10,000 Reset Points. Doubling that amount, he realized he would require 20,000 Reset Points to achieve Rank 2. The pattern continued, with 40,000 RP for Rank 3, 80,000 RP for Rank 4, and a daunting 160,000 RP for Rank 5. Just the thought of the remaining ranks sent a chill down Kai's spine. It was clear that the journey ahead would be far from easy; each new rank would present its own set of challenges. Kai couldn't help but bite his lip, hoping that the rewards awaiting him would make all the struggles worthwhile.
As if reading his mind, the system made an announcement that sent a jolt of excitement through Kai's body. It revealed that upon reaching Rank 1, he would be rewarded with 10,000 Karmas and unlock a new attribute: Mana. The mention of Mana caused Kai to tremble with anticipation. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment earlier when he didn't see this attribute listed among the others. In novels and games, possessing the ability to wield Mana meant being able to use magic, control various elements, and tap into a world of possibilities. Kai had always yearned for the power of magic, considering it a romantic and enchanting aspect of life. Perhaps this new attribute would fulfill his long-held desires and bring him closer to the world of magic he had always dreamed of.
Kai eagerly absorbed the information that the amount of Karma earned upon ranking up would correspond to the rank itself. This meant that reaching Rank 2 would grant him 20,000 Karmas, Rank 3 would bring 30,000 Karmas, and so on. However, there were no additional rewards until reaching Rank 5, which served as the threshold of becoming a superhuman. Upon achieving this rank, not only would Kai receive a whopping 50,000 Karmas, but his lifespan would also extend to 200 years and you will be exempt from paying tax.
Kai's blue eyes sparkled with desire as he set his sights on reaching Rank 5 as soon as possible. The allure of living for two centuries was too irresistible for him to ignore. Considering that the average human lifespan in the current world was only around 70 years, the opportunity to greatly prolong his life was incredibly enticing. Kai understood the dangers that this new world presented, but he was willing to take the risk. Reaching Rank 5 would not make him live for long, but it would grant him the ability to protect himself and compete for valuable resources. The thought of establishing his own kingdom sent shivers of excitement down his spine. In this new world, everyone had the chance to shine, regardless of their age or the color of their skin.