On how PhDs become human evil

Since Pope Ishtar wanted to use Bai Jie and the others as tools, Bai Jie didn't mind using them as tools either. After all, in another world, identity documents, money, knowledge, and the like were all necessities. Having a pope as an ATM and a universal pass was fine too.

"Compared to that, this thing called the status panel is quite interesting. It can even display my abilities."

What Bai Jie was referring to was the small display board that he and Shirasaki Kaori were holding. In this world, this [status board] was like a personal ID card, and it displayed their personal information.

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Bai Jie, 18 years old, male, level: 100

Duties: Godslayer, Alchemist

Power: 8000

Stamina: 7900

Resistance: 20000

Agility: 9000

Mana: 100000

Magic Resistance: 50000

Skills: Magic [+Divine Age Magic][+High-Speed ​​Divine Words] · All Attribute Adaptability · Composite Magic · Magic Manipulation [+Magic Radiation][+Magic Compression][+Body Enhancement] · Godslayer [+Divine Authority][+Ultimate Magic Resistance][+Language Comprehension] · Alchemy [+Precision Alchemy][+Copy Alchemy][+Compression Alchemy][+High-Speed ​​Alchemy][+Imaginary Alchemy]

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P.S.: Originally, I wanted the protagonist to not immediately go to the other world, but instead first defeat the god from the original story, and then descend as the new god to cause trouble. However, I felt that would be a bit too complicated, so I changed the setting.

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Section 226, Part 3: Spent a day getting Gugu to Elite 2.

In this world, there exist things called divine artifacts, which are extraordinary beings that have been passed down from the ancient mythological era and cannot be reproduced with modern technology.

Of course, the "outside the standard" mentioned here only refers to the manufacturing process. Apart from a very few exceptional artifacts, the functions of many artifacts are quite ordinary—relative to Bai Jie's abilities.

Holy swords, holy staffs, shields... artifacts cover almost every field. Among the numerous artifacts, there is one that is used nationwide: the [Status Board]. It can convert the holder's status into objective numerical values ​​and is the most credible form of identification.

In addition to basic information, the status panel displays information such as [Level], [Ability Values], [Card], and [Skills].

(Author's note: What's with this strong RPG vibe?)

Generally speaking, everyone starts at level one, and the level increases with various statuses.

The level cap is 100, which represents the character's limit. In other words, the level represents the numerical value of the area that the character has currently reached.

Level 100 means fully realizing one's potential.

Status values ​​will increase during daily training and can also be improved using magic or magical items. Those with higher magic power will naturally have higher other status values ​​as well. Although the details are still unknown, it is generally believed that magic power may have unintentionally aided physical performance.

Next is the "calling card," which, simply put, is "talent."

Whatever a person's calling is, they can unleash unparalleled talent in that field. For example, if someone's calling is a magician, they will have unparalleled talent and learning ability in magic.

However, there are not many people with a special calling. They can be divided into two types: combat and non-combat. At most, only one in a thousand people can be a combat calling, and sometimes only one in ten thousand.

While non-combat types are relatively few... there is one in a hundred, and it is even more common for one in ten to appear. Most of them are production-type professions with little ability.

"It feels like I've entered a game world, but it's really good that this status panel can display my information."

Bai Jie's calling is "Godslayer," and his initial level is 100. His total ability value is at least 7,900, though it could be considered 8,000.

This is an extremely terrifying number. You should know that even the strongest knight commander in the kingdom only has a total stat of around 300.

Bai Jie still remembers the look of horror on their faces when he showed his status board to everyone.

Looking at Bai Jie with a resentful expression, Shirasaki Kaori said, "You've been hiding your power all along, not letting anyone know, so why are you suddenly exposing it all now?"

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. Although it would be easy to modify the data on this status board if I had the time, I didn't have time to do so at the time. I can only show everyone the actual data."

Bai Jie had long known that he couldn't keep it a secret from his classmates forever. After all, the Godslayer's constitution made him particularly prone to attracting trouble, and he never knew when a disobedient god or his own kind would come to fight him. Therefore, Bai Jie had long been prepared to confront everyone.

However, what no one expected was that the time and place of the showdown would be in another world, which even Bai Jie, with his experience, couldn't help but sigh.

"Speaking of which, Kaori, your calling is 'Healer,' isn't it?"

"Well, what happened?"

"No, it's just that I feel your calling is quite in line with your personality. After all, you're the kind of person who likes to help others, so it's only natural for you to have this calling. -- By the way, I need to go out for a bit now."

"Go out? Where are you going?"

"It's nothing, I just went out for some fresh air."

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Bai Jie and his companions are currently staying at the royal palace. As "Apostles of God," Tian Zhihe Guanghui and the others, who were summoned by the god Eshid, have received a warm welcome from the entire kingdom, and their accommodations have been arranged directly in the royal palace.

There is a large garden less than 200 meters away from his residence, which is where Bai Jie chose to come out for some fresh air.

However, his purpose in coming here was not simply to "get some fresh air".

"So you're here after all. Aren't you bored sitting here all by yourself?"

Bai Jie sat down on a bench in the garden, and the person already sitting on the bench was immediately startled.

"Nanyun".

Sitting next to Bai Jie was Nan Yunshi. While everyone else was excited about arriving in another world, he was frowning and looking down.

Upon seeing Bai Jie arrive, Nagumo Hajime gave a bitter smile: "What? It's you, Fafnir. Is there something you need?"

"No, it's nothing. I just sensed your presence here, that you'd separated from the main group, so I came to check on you. And when I got here, I saw you looking so worried," Bai Jie said. "Well, I have a pretty good idea why you're looking so worried."

The students in the transferred class were almost all combat-oriented, but among them, there was one whose special ability was extremely ordinary: Hajime Nagumo's special ability was [Alchemist].

To put it bluntly, it's just a blacksmith's job, nothing particularly outstanding. The only advantage it offers is some convenience when processing minerals and manufacturing objects.

Apart from that, all of Hajime Nagumo's ability values ​​are ten.

As a hero, Amagawa Brilliant has all his stats at 100, while everyone else has stats in the tens. But Nagumo Hajime, this oddball, has stats at the exact same as the average of this world.

All the other students had cheat codes, gaining incredibly powerful specialties, skills, and abilities, while Nagumo Hajime remained utterly ordinary. Furthermore, when Bai Jie displayed his terrifying stats, Nagumo Hajime's confidence was shattered into pieces.

“Hey, Nan Yun, you and I are quite alike,” Bai Jie suddenly said.

Nan Yun Shi was stunned.

They look quite alike? How do he and Fafner resemble each other?

Fafnir is the strongest god-slaying demon king, possessing abilities and skills far surpassing others. Upon arriving in the other world, he stood at the pinnacle of the world, and even the supreme god of this world was willing to yield to him.

He, Hajime Nagumo, has the weakest divine calling, only one skill, and his ability value is the lowest. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the lowest level existence in the world. He is the most incompetent among all people.

How do those two people resemble each other?

P.S.: I pretended to be sick and skipped a day of military training. I originally planned to write during the day, but I accidentally saw that I had all the materials for Gugu's Elite 2 promotion, so I spent the whole day promoting Gugu to Elite 2. The Consolidated Rock Group is such a pain! I'm sick of farming stages 1-6!

Section 227, Chapter 4. Nagumo Hajime: Why do I have to go through the same things as in the original story?

There are seven great mazes in the world.

The Great Volcano of Gurun, the Sea of ​​Trees of Hartrina, the Great Labyrinth of Orcus, the Ice Caves, the Grand Canyon of Lessen, the Great Labyrinth of Melkine, and the Great Labyrinth of Mount Kinabalu.

In order to train the heroes who had just arrived in this world, after a period of basic training, the kingdom decided to send the knights to one of the seven labyrinths for practical combat training.

The kingdom chose the Great Labyrinth of Orcus.

It is said to be a large maze with a total of one hundred floors. It is not only one of the seven great mazes, but also the deeper the floor, the more powerful monsters will appear.

Nevertheless, this labyrinth is often used for training by adventurers, mercenaries, and new recruits, mainly because it is easy to estimate the strength of monsters by their level, and the quality of the magic stones contained within the monsters there is far superior to those of monsters on the ground.

Magic stones are the core of power that creates monsters. Powerful monsters often possess high-quality magic stones, which are the raw materials for creating magic circles. Although magic circles can be effective as long as they are drawn, their effectiveness is reduced to only one-third compared to grinding magic stones for engraving or using them as dye.

In short, using magic stones can make magic transfer more efficient.

Furthermore, magical items in daily life also use magic stones as their power source. Magic stones are not only related to the military, but are also essential items in high demand in daily life.

Incidentally, monsters possessing high-quality magic stones can usually unleash powerful and unique magic. However, since they cannot use incantations or magic circles, even if they possess magic power, they cannot cast various kinds of magic.

However, unique magic is the only type of magic that monsters can use. Although there is only one type, it does not require chanting or magic circles when casting, which is the biggest reason why monsters should not be underestimated.

As a place to test the current strength of the heroes and others, and to conduct further practical training, plus the opportunity to obtain invaluable magic stones during training, the benefits of using the Great Labyrinth of Orcus as the venue for their first battle are numerous.

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"Chirp chirp chirp!"

Suddenly, gray creatures sprang out from every corner of the great maze. These were low-level magical beasts called "Ratmen," which looked very much like rats, with gray fur and red and black eyes that emitted a terrifying light. Their upper bodies were full of solid muscles, and they walked on two legs. Only their eight-pack abs and bulging pectoral muscles were hairless, as if they were showing off.

Seeing the ratmen rushing towards them like a tidal wave, Tian Zhihe Guanghui and the others couldn't help but turn pale. Even though they already knew that there were all kinds of magical beasts in the underground labyrinth, encountering such disgusting enemies as ratmen right from the start was really tough.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a loud explosion rang out in the maze, and the head of a ratman running ahead exploded without warning, splattering blood all over the ground.

Everyone was stunned, but before they could find the person who launched the attack, another loud bang rang out!

"boom!"

The ratman's head was smashed again, and this time someone finally discovered who had attacked him.

Holding the still-smoking gun, Nan Yun Shi took a few breaths: "The recoil is still a bit strong. I need to further improve my physical fitness."

The one who launched the attack was none other than Hajime Nagumo!

Seeing the gun in Nagumo Hajime's hand, Yaegashi Shizuku couldn't help but ask, "Nagumo, what's with that gun in your hand?"

"This? I made it using [Alchemy]. It was really troublesome to manufacture each part one by one and then assemble them, but the power seems pretty good."

Nan Yunshi said this, and Bai Jie, who heard him say this, walked up and patted him on the shoulder: "It seems that you listened to what I said that night."

That night in the Grand Garden, Bai Jie revealed that he and Nagumo Hajime were actually the same kind of people. Bai Jie was initially incredibly weak, and would have died without a burial place if he left his operators, but now he is a demon king who can confront the gods head-on.

The current Hajime Nagumo is the same as the past Hajime Haku, and the current Hajime Haku can also be said to be the form that Hajime Nagumo may reach in the future.