Read I Level Up To Fight The Gods (Remake) :: Vol. 1: Hyper for Training Part 1

Hype...

Ragna Orion 'Miraikuru' Kent had always been doing this for the 'Hype'. A hyper sensation within him that might be the case for a person who was born after the 2000's, after Social Media became popular, everything that he does, just like the others, is based on the 'trends', on 'passions' or anything that people look upon, something that would feast their endless needs for satisfaction, release their endless restrictions of emotions.

Being a Gen Z, Ragna Orion 'Miraikuru' Kent believes that is the norm, to be a follower, to dedicate himself to something that could entertain him, hyping his blood and veins, even emotions, into the greatest maximum.

That's why he's dedicating himself to Leveling Up.

For by walking in this path, he simply believed it could entertain and release everything within that he might've been suppressing for too long, by hack-n-slashing enemies and getting stronger simultaneously.

"( That's what the training's for... )" Ragna Twelve mutters while witnessing Ragna's past through [Twelve Eyes of Time].

"( To build up the tension in his muscles and mentality, to trigger again that crazy sensation he produces whenever he's in the peak of battle. )"

"( He's basically like 'Hundred'... )"

"( Which is good, for I need him to be at least 'motivated' or should I say 'hyped' while helping me in my quest... )" Twelve assess while witnessing Ragna's training there.

[ Quest Info: ]

[ <Incomplete> Do some training sessions with Ragna Twelve (1/9) ]

[ Session 2 Start ]

( So, eight sessions left. )

Under the guidance of Ragna Twelve, Ragna Kent embarked on a rigorous training regimen designed to elevate his combat abilities and physical prowess. The sessions combined intense physical conditioning with simulated battles against various recorded enemies, aiming to push Ragna beyond his current limits.

[ Session 2: Physical Conditioning ]

Ragna Twelve introduced a so-called 'basic' daily workout inspired by renowned hunters:

"( Urgh, back then when I was an 'Enhancer', this wasn't so hard! )"

"( Did I depend on the Divine Curse's power too much back then? )" Ragna asks himself as he does it.

[ - 100 push-ups ]

[ - 100 sit-ups ]

[ - 100 squats ]

[ - 10 km run ]

[ 5 Times repetition, only physical strength, no Gifts used. ]

[ This regimen aimed to build foundational strength and endurance, also to recover some bad physical status on the User's profile. ]

[ Strength: 39 (+5) ]

[ Agility: 36 (+6) ]

[ Vitality: 33 (+4) ]

"( Makes me wonder if the other 'Gifted' Hunter does this hard at first, or their Gifts did it all for them? )" Ragna says after receiving some messages from the System. )"

[ Skill: Foundation Recovery (Passive) Unlocked ]

[ Skill: Enhanced Reflexes (Passive) Unlocked ]

[ Next Session ]

[ Session 3: Combat Drills ]

[ <Player> Ragna faced off against recorded enemies to hone his combat skills. ]

" Nagas, how nostalgic!? " Ragna says as he sees the very creator he was given to fight.

[ Name: Naga Warrior ]

[ Type: Reptilian ]

[ Weakness: ]

[ - Gift Advantage: Enhancer, Expulsor ]

[ - Elemental Advantage: Lightning ]

[ Rank: B ]

[ Level: 35 ]

[ HP: 5,000 ]

[ MP: 400 ]

[ Special Abilities: ]

[ - Venomous Strike: Delivers a poisonous attack, causing damage over time. ]

[ - Serpentine Agility: Enhances evasion capabilities. ]

[ <Player> Hype +48% ]

* Ragna uses [Aqua Prison]. *

" Hahaha, eat that 'Serpentine Agility'! " Ragna says as he punches the Nagas hard.

[ Congratulations ]

[ You Leveled Up ]

[ Level: 35 ]

[ All statuses had been reset. ]

" So this is leveling up? " Ragna asks himself as he feels a bit different, stronger as if his prior strength returns to him but also as if he gains a new power compared to last time.

[ Achievement Unlocked: The Mediocre's Recovery I ]

[ Strength: 41 (+2) ]

[ Agility: 39 (+3) ]

[ Vitality: 37 (+4) ]

" Are you calling me 'Mediocre'- oh wait, I am... " Ragna remembers he's a B-Rank, which is technically mediocre in the Hunter Association standards. But despite that...

" I feel my blood and muscle pumping, I'm getting more hyped! " Ragna mentions as the System responds:
[ <Player> Hype +48% ]

" Can I immediately go to the next session, Twelve? " Ragna politely and excitingly asks.

" Of course... " Twelve tells Ragna as the next session starts.

[ Next session: ]

[ Session 4: Weapon Mastery ]

[ Focusing on weapon skills, <Player> Ragna practiced with the Wave Slasher Blade. ]

[ Skill Name: Wave Raiser ]

[ Type: Active ]

[ Element: Water ]

[ Description: ]

[ Unleashes a powerful upward slash resembling a rising wave, dealing heavy damage. ]

[ Effects: ]

[ - High Impact: Inflicts significant physical and water-elemental damage. ]

[ - Knockback: Pushes enemies back, disrupting their stance. ]

[ Mana Cost: 200 MP ]

[ Cooldown: 40 seconds ]

[ Notes: ]

[ - Damage scales with the user's Strength and Intelligence. ]

[ - Effective against fire-aligned enemies. ]

[ <Player> Hype +53% ]

" I like this sword. The more I swing it, the more I feel it lighten in my hands. "

" Perhaps my 'Strength' status had been increased after earlier training, increasing my offensive capabilities. "

[ Next session: ]

[ Session 5: Endurance Training ]

[ <Player> Ragna had to engaged in prolonged battles against multiple foes. ]

[ Enemies: 0/20 ]

[ Name: Draugr Berserker ]

[ Type: Undead ]

[ Weakness: ]

[ - Gift Advantage: Enchanter, Exalter ]

[ - Elemental Advantage: Fire ]

[ Rank: B ]

[ Level: 37 ]

[ HP: 6,000 ]

[ MP: 350 ]

[ Special Abilities: ]

[ - Undying Rage: Temporarily increases attack power as HP decreases. ]

[ - Fear Aura: Induces fear, potentially causing opponents to hesitate. ]

[ These encounters tested Ragna's stamina and mental resilience. ]

[ <Player> Hype +67% ]

" Oh damn, these guys are awesome! " Ragna happily welcomes the damage unlike last time, he felt all the pain but it seems his mentality has been shifted over his views of pain.

"( [Wave Raiser] )"

" Eat this! " Ragna unleashes his skills, dismantling many in one strike.

" I'm grateful I didn't have to start at level 1. I guess having experience at an early age really has its benefits, " Ragna muttered.

[ Congratulations ]

[ You Leveled Up ]

[ Level 40 ]

[ All statuses had been reset. ]

" Uncle was right, Maybe it's right to start young... " Ragna chuckles as he decided to put his available skill upgrade points to Wave Raiser and Aqua Prison until it reached it's Max.

[ Skill: Wave Raiser (Active) -- LVL. 10 <Max> ]

[ Skill: Aqua Prison (Active) -- LVL. 10 <Max> ]

" Guess that's the limit for these skills. Should I spend it more on the passives? " Ragna says as he decides to spend his remaining skills on his passive skills, realizing that those skills are activated passively, thus making it useful in the time when most likely didn't think of it.

[ Next session: ]

[ Session 6: Tactical Analysis ]

[ Ragna and Twelve reviewed battle recordings to identify areas for improvement. This analytical approach will refine <Player> Ragna's combat strategies. ]

[ Achievement Unlocked: The Player's Tactic I ]

" The Draugrs are the most difficult enemies I've ever faced, Perhaps those guys are really for those who had an 'Exalter' talent. "

" But after giving much consideration, the 'Draugrs' are pretty much like the other undead or skeleton enemies. That's why instead of doing the wait-and-see strategy, I immediately charged [Wave Raiser] to finish them in one blow, and somehow, it worked. "

" Well, after finishing the Draugrs off, I managed to let the System scan for the 'Summoner', the one who controls the Undead Draugrs, pinpointing its location as I wiped clean the Draugrs to reveal it and deal with it. "

" I know it sounds classic, but I've been always getting some stupid recommendations that the Undeads needed to be exorcised for they might be human at one time. " Ragna explains.

[Intelligence Point Increased ]

" Huh!? " Ragna sees it.

" Ah yes, those 'empathizers' that use the word 'exorcism' to make us empathize to the long dead... "

" Well, I'm not actually against that, but if I should have empathy, then at least the undead should show some sign of resistance from the summoner's control first before even exorcizing them. "

" The fact is, in this case, 'Exorcism' could only work if you 'exorcize' the summoner first, then the undead will follow; it's just a simple chain reaction, just a bit 'Enchanter' skill should do the trick. " Twelve tells Ragna about his views, trying to 're-educate' Ragna on things that might affect his views later on.

" I can see why you gave me this training, Twelve. Are these the guys you fought in the previous Timelines? " Ragna asks, such a quick response as he analyzed the whole thing while talking to Twelve.

[Intelligence Point Increased ]

" Of course... "

" With this, I hope you didn't take too much time on dealing the Undead like I did, as well as the other Ragnas too..., you know... "

" Okay then, onto the next one! "