CHAPTER 10
In the center of the Starting City stood two massive towers.
The first was the Tower of Beginnings, a challenge every player had to undertake before graduating from the Starting City.
The second was the Tower of Job Change, where one could switch or choose a class.
Well, players often just called it the “Job Center” rather than using its formal name.
As for where I was headed—
[Tower of Job Change]
This was the place.
I had reached level 10 and received the Guard’s Seal. There was no reason to delay my class change any longer.
With familiar steps, I made my way toward the Job Center.
“You’re ready. Please go in.”
The person guarding the entrance checked my status and opened the door.
In this context, “ready” meant reaching the required level.
You needed to be level 10 to be eligible for a class change. If you came here underleveled, they wouldn’t even open the door.
“There are still a lot of people.”
I thought that after two years since launch, there wouldn’t be many players left.
I was wrong.
The place was still bustling with players.
Though maybe it just felt that way, since I was used to First, a game that had already become a ghost town.
“Those here for job changes, please line up and register first!”
Following the staff’s instructions, I joined the line.
As I waited calmly for my turn, I overheard some other players chatting ahead of me.
“What’s with all this hassle?”
“They’re checking your stats and playstyle.”
“Why bother?”
“Because it helps recommend a class based on your stats and gameplay. Sometimes, you even get a hidden class.”
“Ooooh, hidden class!”
“Don’t get your hopes up. You think just anyone can get a hidden class? And even if you do, most fail the class trial anyway.”
“Still, it’s cool. A man’s gotta have a dream!”
“Dream all you want. You’ll probably only see ‘Warrior’, ‘Swordsman’, or ‘Mercenary’ on your list.”
“Come on! I could totally get Berserker or Dark Knight or— Hey! Did you do that on purpose after hearing me talk?!”
“No, sir. The appraisal stone does the recommending automatically based on your stats and patterns…”
“But still! Only three? Warrior, Swordsman, Mercenary?! Give me Berserker!”
“Sorry, but you’re far from meeting the conditions for Berserker…”
“What conditions?!”
“Sorry, I’m not really sure either.”
“Arghhh!”
“Just go with Warrior. It’s the most balanced class.”
From their conversation alone, I could understand how the class change system in Second worked.
And honestly…
‘Not much different.’
It wasn’t that different from First.
Of course, I don’t remember there being a class like “Dark Knight” back then, so it seems they’ve added more jobs.
But the system itself felt familiar.
“Sigh… I’ll go with Warrior.”
“All right, you’ve chosen Warrior. Your trial will take place on the third floor.”
“I’ll take the Mage test.”
“Ah, high Intelligence. Understood. Please head downstairs for the Mage trial.”
The line moved quickly, and before long, it was my turn.
“Hello!”
“Hello. Please place your hand on the appraisal stone. It will analyze your stats and playstyle to recommend suitable jobs.”
“Okay.”
I placed my hand on the stone as instructed.
The stone hummed and began resonating with my inner power.
“Just a moment more and your stats will… Oh?”
My stats began to display one by one.
10, 20, 30…
As they continued to rise, the receptionist’s eyes widened in shock.
Naturally.
After investing all the bonus points I earned upon reaching level 10, my current stats were:
[Status Window]
Name: Mir
Level: 10
Class: —
Strength: 50 / Agility: 55
Vitality: 50 / Intelligence: 50
Wisdom: 40
At each level, you earn 5 bonus stat points, so by level 10, that’s 45 bonus points.
Every stat starts at 10, so even if you maxed out just one stat, 55 would be the cap.
But what about mine?
My Agility was already maxed, and the rest were also near or above 50.
The lowest stat, Wisdom, was still 40.
Statistically, I had the stats of someone around four times my level.
Sure enough—
“Oh my goodness!”
The receptionist gasped upon seeing my finalized stats.
And it didn’t end there.
The appraisal stone began analyzing my playstyle next.
From the moment the game started, I had blasted thugs with Astrafe’s lightning, brewed potions with alchemy, shot slimes with archery, and hunted a Big Slime with javelin throwing.
In short, I’d demonstrated close-range, long-range, magic, and crafting patterns.
No wonder I was curious what kind of job list I’d get.
Before long—
[Warrior]
[Swordsman]
[Lancer]
[Rogue]
[Archer]
…
The jobs started appearing.
As long as your stats qualify—or even if they don’t, to an extent—you can choose most of the base classes.
Usually, only a few classes pop up depending on your playstyle or stats.
But I was different. I had demonstrated a wide variety of combat styles, and my stats were off the charts.
Yet the list didn’t stop.
[Knight]
[Magic Swordsman]
[Magic Lancer]
[Dark Mage]
[White Mage]
…
Advanced job classes began to appear.
Though not necessarily stronger, they offered specialized paths.
Most players would cheer just seeing this selection.
But my list kept going.
[Blacksmith]
[Alchemist]
[Jeweler]
[Enchanter]
…
Now even crafting classes were appearing—likely thanks to my use of alchemy.
[Dark Knight]
[Chronomancer]
[Shadow Dancer]
[Commander]
[Tentacle Summoner]
…
“Oh my! All these rare classes…”
Rare classes began to pop up.
‘Tentacle Summoner? What even is that?’
Some were familiar, but others were completely new.
Clearly, Second had added many new classes.
As the list continued, I wondered if every class in the game was going to appear.
Then, just for a second, I saw it.
[Weapon Master]
‘There it is.’
The class I used back in First.
You could only choose Weapon Master after defeating a Big Slime and acquiring the Guard’s Seal.
The class could use all weapons—perfect for my versatile playstyle. I had tackled First by strategically switching weapons and items.
I planned to do the same now.
Or so I thought…
…
[All Master]
“All Master?”
The final class on the list.
It sparkled more brightly than the others—clearly something extraordinary.
I’d never seen it before, but asking about a class was simple.
The receptionist was, after all, an NPC meant to explain classes.
“What class is this?”
“All Master?! I’ve only heard rumors. I didn’t know it actually existed!”
“So what is it?”
“The name says it all! I’ve only heard stories, but apparently, it’s a class that can wield all weapons and learn every skill in this world!”
“Isn’t that basically what Weapon Master does?”
“No! Weapon Master only covers weapons! But All Master can learn everything—skills, abilities, even exclusive class techniques!”
“Still, wouldn’t that mean you can’t master any one path?”
“Nope! All Master can! It’s said to be the ultimate class, the peak of every discipline, the master of everything!”
To master all weapons, all skills, and even secret techniques exclusive to individual classes…
All Master.
If what the receptionist said was true—
‘It’s a step beyond Weapon Master. No—it’s the pinnacle of every class.’
There was no reason to cling to Weapon Master anymore.
I already had access to all my First gear through Luke.
If I added this class to the mix, I could push All Master’s power to its absolute limit.
“I’ll choose All Master.”
“All right! Please wait a moment. All Master doesn’t have a designated instructor, so I need to contact the higher-ups!”
“Okay.”
The receptionist began urgently reaching out to someone.
Who, I didn’t know—but it clearly wasn’t just one person.
Considering every class had a different instructor, it made sense no one was set up for the All Master.
Soon after—
Thud, thud, thud!
Loud footsteps echoed down the stairs.
Or rather, multiple sets of footsteps.
“Someone’s coming!”
The first to arrive was a burly man with a massive greatsword on his back.
No wonder the stairs had been rumbling.
Someone like him would make a racket just walking.
“This is the one!”
Apparently, he was one of the class instructors.
When the receptionist pointed at me, the muscular swordsman rushed forward, grabbed both my shoulders, and shouted—
“You! The new adventurer with the potential of an All Master!”
“Uh… probably?”
“Impressive physique! Your strength alone is at the highest level for a new adventurer. Well-balanced muscles! Flexible joints!”
“Thanks?”
“With a body like this, why waste time on All Master? Become my disciple! Walk the path of the sword! I shall lead you to become the God of Swords!”
“…Huh?”
He suddenly offered to take me under his wing as his sword disciple.
