Accidental Healer

Speaking of things I don’t know—Didn’t I just get a healer class?

I wasn’t excited about it, but I was definitely curious. The problem? I had no idea how to check.

I frowned, then did the first thing that popped into my head—

I reached out, clapped my hands together, and made a dramatic swiping motion, like I was summoning a hologram in a sci-fi movie.

Nothing. Okay, maybe I needed pure focus.

I closed my eyes really, really hard, willing a status screen to appear. Still nothing.

I squeezed my eyes even tighter. Started seeing stars.

Maybe that’s a good sign…?

Nope. Just me, giving myself a migraine. Sighing, I finally opened my eyes—

BAM.

A glowing status screen hovered in front of me.

Status Screen

Layton

HUMAN

Humans are well-rounded, known for adaptability. Receives +5 free points per level.

CLASS: Healer (Lvl 1)

Stat Growth: Each core stat gains +1 per levelChoice per level: Add +5 to Wisdom or +5 to Intelligence (the unchosen stat gains +2 instead)

STATS

HP: 20/20

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MP: 20/20

Core Stats:

Constitution: 1Strength: 1Agility: 1Wisdom: 1Intelligence: 1Sense: 1ABILITIES: None

SPELLS:

Weak Heal: Heal self or target for minor HP. (Scales with Wisdom & Intelligence)

Weak Regeneration: Heal minor HP every 20 seconds for 5 minutes. (Scales with Wisdom)

BONUS OBJECTIVES:

Life’s Gambit (Risk = Reward)

"Some carefully prepare before facing overwhelming odds. Others—like you—laugh in the face of danger, betting on themselves regardless of the risk."

Objective: Survive the introductory trial without starting gear.Reward: Unique ???

TITLES:

Forerunner: Be the first to set foot on the new world.

Effect: +5% faster experience gain.Man or a Mouse: Be the only newly inducted to forgo a full tutorial while also removing the system failsafes.

Effect: +10 to every stat, +10% to each stat.Requirement: Survive the first trial.Looking over the screen, I could almost cry. This was everything I wanted. Maybe even better.

But then I reread the bonus objective. And the title.

"Life’s Gambit": Risk equals reward.

"Man or a Mouse": For idiots who skip tutorials and remove their safety nets.

…This system thought I was an absolute dumbass.

And honestly? It was probably right.