Chapter 2: The Choice of Destiny

Tactical Position: 1 (The types of troops that heroes can command, as well as the number of deputy heroes. Currently, only one type of troop and one deputy hero can be commanded.)

System prompt: Name is valid! Registration successful! In the Heroic Continent, there are three major light factions: the Sanctuary, the Elves, and the Dwarves; three major dark factions: the Undead, the Orcs, and the Demons; as well as a neutral faction, the Mage Academy, which cannot be selected under normal circumstances. Each newly born hero can choose their own hero specialty and one initial hero skill. Heroes, please choose your racial faction and hero specialty! Or opt for a random draw! Each newly born hero can choose their own hero specialty and one initial hero skill. Heroes, please choose your racial faction and hero specialty! Or opt for a random draw!

Indeed, one player present shouted loudly: "Nonsense! Unfair! It's too unfair!"

Leadership: 0 (The number of troops that a hero can command; currently, no troops can be commanded. Each troop has a basic leadership value requirement. The leadership value for level 1 troops is 1. When the hero's leadership reaches 10, they can carry 10 level 1 troops)

Attack: 0 (Enhances the damage value of heroes and their troops. Both attack and defense are strategic attributes of heroes, which can influence the overall enhancement of the army)

Note: The damage value varies with the difference in attack and defense between both sides. When the attack exceeds the enemy's defense, each additional point of attack increases the damage by 5%, and each additional point of defense decreases the damage by 5%. Therefore, the final damage = base damage × (1 + attack-defense difference × 5%). According to this formula, when the attack is 20 points higher than the enemy's defense, the damage doubles! Hence, high-level troops are very powerful against low-level troops

Random Lottery

System prompt: Hero! Are you sure you want to entrust your fate to the deities in the unknown?

Defense: 0 (reduces the damage taken by heroes and hero units)

Saphiro indifferently said: "You have received the favor of the gods and possess commendable lordly traits, but I feel you do not deserve them. Answer me, what is the most important thing for a lord?"

Occupation: Spearman (Level 1 Paladin unit in standard form, Special Skills: Polearm, Spear Formation), Level 1 Explorer (In the game, classified by the functions of hero skills into four main categories: Explorer, Legion Commander, Lord, Scholar; Navigation skills belong to the Explorer category)

Saphira chuckled, "That response is very much in line with your strengths. Well, I shall indulge you and arrange for you to go mining in the haunted mine of the Death Mountains!"

What the hell! A beam of white light, and the wicked little white wolf vanished without a trace

Life: 10 (Heroes will die if killed)

System prompt: Hero! Please await the choice of destiny

All the players couldn't help but sigh inwardly, a lesson from the past, why didn't they think it through!

The specialties that players can choose for themselves are all common and worthless skills that cannot be sold for a price. Brother, it's all about this one chance!

The wicked little white wolf coughed once and said: "Of course, it is managing the mine"

Movement Speed: 10 (Maximum movement speed of 10 meters per second, with a certain probability of dodging enemy attacks while running. The faster the running speed, the higher the probability, and the greater the stamina consumption.)

Morale: 1 (Units with high morale deal additional damage when attacking units with low morale, and in the event of defeat, they are less likely to experience desertion.)

In an instant, Fanghua exclaimed loudly: "384 chickens, 66 ducks!"

The crowd in the arena was filled with sighs of lamentation

(Shield Guardian: Attack 2, Defense 8, Health 20, Damage 2 - 5, Attack Speed 12, Movement Speed 8, Command Value 2, Special Skills: Giant Shield, Shield Formation. If a player chooses to become a Shield Guardian, they will start with an additional 2 points of personal attack and 8 points of personal defense from their initial equipment. Personal attack and defense do not apply to troops. The command value of 2 indicates that a command power of 2 is required to lead one Shield Guardian)

Basic Navigation: The speed of the hero's ship on the sea is increased by 20%

Hero Genesis is divided into 7 independent service areas: North America, the European Union, Russia, India, China, Japan, and South Korea. Each service area is called Hero Continent. Apart from the different maps, players in each service area are essentially playing the same game. Furthermore, the 7 service areas are connected to a super service area known as the New World! Players from various countries can meet here, and the New World, also referred to as the National War Zone, is the most exhilarating place for players from all nations in Hero Genesis

I have been buying lottery tickets for so many years without ever winning, my luck should have reached its peak by now. As the saying goes, trees move and people live; it should be time for my luck to break through. This time, even if I can't draw the legendary hero worth 10 million dollars, I would be satisfied with just a few thousand dollars worth of heroes! My expectations are truly not high; I just hope to at least preserve the 1,000 dollars I invested in the lottery.

Storm Navigation: The safety of the hero's fleet navigating through severe storms is enhanced. (Note: This is contingent upon the hero possessing a large Galen sailboat with good wave resistance. A large Galen sailboat requires the hero to have a certain level of prestige to qualify for purchase at the shipyard)

System Notification: You have received a new sailor's navigation skill book as a gift from the system! After acquiring skill points, you can use the skill book to enhance your navigation skill level or learn the branch skills recorded in the book

"Once again, it is a fellow with the special traits of a lord. What do you think is the most important aspect of being a lord?"

But what is this strange ship icon? Could it be navigation? Da Fei suddenly felt uneasy and hurriedly checked!

Indeed, the elder brother is no longer young and has no time to engage in the petty squabbles of children; making money is the true path! Without hesitation, Da Fei chose a public skill—Navigation—using one of the skill points gifted by the system

Saphira coldly smiled: "Very well, the most distant frontier of the empire, a desolate island, is in urgent need of ambitious young people to guard it. You may go there and serve as your naval admiral!"

A flash of white light appeared before me, and a tall, handsome man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, holding a wooden spear, emerged in front of me, exuding a sense of righteousness! Well, that is the default human male configuration set by the system according to the player's real age! Da Fei eagerly opened the attribute panel, and his breath instantly stopped

Da Fei returned to the dormitory carrying a large box. Following the instructions meticulously step by step, he configured the machine, connected the backup power supply, and attached the holographic helmet. Afterward, he took a shower and smoked a cigarette—every time before buying a lottery ticket, Da Fei would burn incense, bathe, and pray earnestly. This time marked the beginning of Da Fei's new profession, which he regarded with utmost seriousness

Reputation: 0 (You are an unknown individual and will not receive special tasks or invitations. Killing players or NPCs of the same faction will decrease your reputation)

Da Fei's heart skipped a beat! This fellow seems to have a penchant for continuously calling out names with similar specialties, so after the admiral, it will be my turn to navigate the storm! However, different people have different fates; I certainly won't be heading to the remote islands. I want to take on missions in the bustling port city to accumulate prestige and wealth to buy a grand Galen sailboat!

The Blood Sea's turbulent waves coldly stated: "I spent money to obtain the opportunity of being chosen by the divine, this is fairness! As for you, casually elevating others' levels, this is unfair!"

The spotlight flashed, and this time it shone directly on Da Fei's head! Is it my turn now

Knowledge: 0 (Each point of knowledge can provide the hero with 10 points of mana)

Attack Speed: Normal Speed, 10 (10 speed is the standard speed and serves as a reference value for the attack speed of all creatures. Units with a high attack speed not only strike first but also have a higher attack frequency. For example, the attack speed of a zombie is 5, which means the player's attack frequency is twice that of the zombie. The attack speed of a phoenix is 20, indicating that the phoenix attacks at twice the frequency of the player)

Is that map a place for newcomers to mingle? Everyone felt a tightness in their hearts yet couldn't help but take pleasure in the misfortune, now everyone has a preliminary impression of this examiner's troublesome nature

The spotlight in the hall suddenly focused on this young man, who appeared to be around 20 years old—Blood Sea Fury! Suddenly, everyone noticed that he was wearing a steel sword at his waist, clad in leather armor, and carrying a thick wooden shield made of iron, revealing that he was a Shield Guard! A level 3 Shield Guard of the Sanctuary!

Saphiro coldly said: "What is your ambition?"

At this moment, white light flashed continuously, and players kept entering the hall. Then, with a loud clang, the door closed, and the entire hall suddenly fell into darkness. A dignified voice echoed throughout the hall

The construction of the number is complete. As Scene 1 transitions, a flash of white light appears, and Da Fei finds himself in a magnificent and solemn hall. In the air above the hall, a one-winged angel named Safiro gazes down with authority at the dozens of players who are whispering and inquiring about each other.

Player Level: Level 1

System prompt: You have learned basic navigation skills

Da Fei finally came to his senses and let out a deep sigh! This is fate! It is fate that has arranged for me to safely run my ship in the game and earn gold coins! My special skill allows the sea vessel to avoid the tremendous threat of storms, leaving only the pirates and nagas, which is a matter of human effort!

Saphira let out a cold laugh: "Fairness? Aren't you people who entrust your fate to the gods merely seeking to gain an advantage over others? Do you even have the right to speak of fairness?"

Basic Damage: 1 - 3 (The damage value refers to the health points of the enemy.)

The entire venue erupted! Answering a single elementary school question allows one to directly advance 10 levels, this is too unreliable!

At the same time, ten beams of golden light descended from the sky, showering down on this female player, instantly raising her level to 10! Then, with a flash of white light, it vanished without a trace

The Sea of Blood and the Wild Waves proclaimed proudly: "The reason I am divinely chosen is that regardless of what my fate may be, I possess the ability to seize it! My specialty is that of a naval admiral, so do as you see fit!" He then openly revealed his heroic specialty!

Note: The Galleon, a large ocean-going sailing ship that was the most mainstream type among Western maritime powers from the 16th to the 18th century, features 4 masts, is 50 meters long, and has a displacement of 2,000 tons. It was replaced by steamships after the Industrial Revolution. The ships in the game are also designed in an antique style

System prompt: Great hero, welcome to the Heroic Continent of China, please register your name

Da Fei was astonished on the spot

System prompt: The selection of hero specialties is complete. Please use the remaining 1 skill point to choose a hero skill. For your initial development, it is recommended that the hero's first skill corresponds with your hero specialty

Safirol laughed heartily: "When you entrust your fate to others to govern, do not harbor illusions of fairness! However, I can offer you a fair opportunity, if you have the ability to seize it!"

The official promotional image is very vivid and simple, depicting a massive planet resembling Earth surrounded by 7 much smaller Earths. These 7 smaller Earths represent the 7 service areas, while the large central Earth symbolizes the New World. The essence of the Hero's Genesis is, of course, the colonial war of the 7 Old Worlds against the New World

What the hell! In a flash of white light, Da Fei vanished without a trace

The entire venue was in an uproar! This mental calculation ability is truly impressive! Although the questions are not difficult, the challenge lies in being able to answer them so quickly

Stamina: 100 (The stamina of troops will continuously decrease during combat or marching. When stamina falls below 10%, the morale, speed, and damage of the hero troops will weaken. After a hero dies and is resurrected, their stamina will be in a weakened state below 10%. The setting of stamina allows players to use a large number of weak units to deplete the stamina of the enemy's powerful forces, achieving self-preservation or even victory.)

The entire venue was instantly in an uproar! Are we still testing elementary school math questions? However, who knows what the answer is

Hall of Destiny. This is the place where players arrive after creating their accounts through a random lottery, and it is also the location for the distribution of roles. Since players have chosen randomness, their place of birth and development is also random. However, the NPC examiner will ask the player a question, and based on the player's answer, the player's direction will be determined.

Saphira sneered: "A response that perfectly aligns with your expertise!"

What is being enhanced is the overall combat capability! It is not merely about improving offense and defense! Combat capability encompasses all elements, including offense, defense, speed, morale, and so on! Who can defeat him at sea?

In the dimly lit hall, a spotlight suddenly shone on a player named "Wicked Little White Wolf," drawing the sympathetic gazes of dozens of players towards this first candidate! It was already the third day since the server opened, and new players were well aware of how treacherous these examiners could be. The sacrifices of those who came before would provide valuable character insights for the subsequent candidates, allowing them to formulate the most reliable responses.

Name: Dafei

Da Fei answered in a proper manner: "I wish to become a maritime merchant and contribute to the commercial prosperity of the empire"

And Da Fei is simply astounded! Are there really that many god-level heroes? We all participated in the same lottery, so why am I not so lucky? We both have the same skills, but compared to him, my abilities are simply trash! Nonsense! It's unfair! It's so unfair!

Saphira said lightly: "Is that so? The most remote frontier islands of the empire are in urgent need of ambitious young people to develop them, so you should go there and be your maritime merchant!"

It is determined! My fate is dictated by heaven, not by myself

The female player said nervously: "Well, managing the farm..."

Very well, please listen to the question. The farm has a total of 450 chickens and ducks. After selling half of the chickens and buying 30 ducks, the number of chickens is twice that of the ducks. How many chickens and ducks were there originally? My patience is limited, so please answer me quickly. If you can't even do the math, what qualification do you have to be a lord? I will arrange a suitable position for you on the farm, such as cleaning chicken droppings

Currently, Da Fei's personal attributes are as follows

12:12:12, the auspicious time has arrived

Enter the game

The spotlight shone on a female player named "Moment of Glory," causing her to jump in surprise

Welcome to the Land of Heroes, children of destiny, but you are very unfortunate to have encountered me! I despise those who entrust their fate to others, yet I greatly enjoy the feeling of controlling the fate of others. Now, the examination begins

Luck: 0 (The effect of double damage will not occur, nor will the effect of halving damage. Each point of luck increases the chance of a critical hit by 1%.)

The crowd of players erupted in an uproar! Even the NPC praised his special skills, so he must have really made it big

Note: When the attack is lower than the enemy's defense, the final damage = base damage (1 + attack-defense difference × 5%); that is, when the attack is 10 points lower than the enemy's defense, the damage value is only 2/3, when the attack is 20 points lower than the defense, the damage value is only 1/2, and when the attack is 40 points lower than the defense, the damage value is only 1/3. Therefore, it is very difficult for low-level soldiers to fight against high-level soldiers, as they struggle to exert even their normal strength.

System prompt: You have arrived at the Newcomer Trial scene, Miracle Island

The examiner exclaimed excitedly: "Correct answer, add 10 points! Your talents should take you to where you belong!"

The entire venue erupted in exclamations: "Divine-level hero!!!"

In the game, the first 10 levels are considered the novice stage, where players run errands and complete tasks in the main city, steadily developing through the small rewards of simple tasks that yield low-level troops. However, random draws are different; the starting locations are often very remote or even harsh. It doesn't matter, I am already mentally prepared for this.

It is not that the combat specialty cannot earn money! If I were given any low-level troop command specialty, any public skill specialty, or any management specialty, I could adapt to the situation. The problem is, what is this specialty that relies on the heavens for sustenance? Moreover, it requires a large Galen sailing ship; how much does such a ship cost? Purchasing it also requires prestige? The key point is, do I hope for a storm with this specialty or not? Furthermore, it requires a large Galen sailing ship; how much does such a ship cost? Purchasing it also requires prestige? The key point is, do I hope for a storm with this specialty or not? This is a loss-limiting specialty, not a profit-generating specialty. Is this intentionally causing me trouble?

Stamina: 100 (The stamina of troops will continuously decrease during combat or marching. When stamina falls below 10%, the morale, speed, and lethality of the hero troops will weaken. After a hero dies and is resurrected, their stamina will be in a weakened state below 10%)

A flash of white light, and the turbulent sea of blood vanished without a trace

Scene One Change! Azure sea and blue sky, seagulls soaring

Admiral: The overall combat effectiveness of the heroic army at sea is further enhanced with the increase in hero level

Magic Power: 0 (Magic Power can enhance the effects of a hero's spells)

Wow! The entire audience of gunner players is in an uproar! His background is simply too good! While others start with 0 attack and defense, 1-3 damage, and 10 health as level 1 weak gunners, he has 10 more attributes as a level 3 soldier! How can he even claim that it's unfair?

An unfamiliar icon! It is not a public cabbage skill

Then there is naturally someone beside me who is also looking around, a sea of blood and raging waves