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[sub][color=ff0000]HP 110/110[/color] [color=00ff00]SP 100/100[/color] [color=0000ff]MP 100/00[/color][/sub][/center][hr]
Lew clicked his tongue at the result of his inquiry. A tank class that specialized in controlling the field rather than him fighting on his own seemed more up his ally. While becoming a warrior in this game would be another feat all on its own, Lew could not deny the impact that magic had on both sides of combat during their previous encounter. It was a shame he decided to dump MP. At the very least, he could attempt to make up that deficit now with a few level ups. Speaking of which...

[b]MP 10 -> 100[/b]
[b]SP 80 -> 100[/b]
[b]STR 9 -> 14[/b]
[b]AGI 12 -> 20[/b]

Lew decided to finally allocate his points. First off, covering up his MP seemed like a must. For now, he'll leave it at a nice 100, then pour another 10 points into it later before he's about to change classes. Next was his SP, which scaled up his skill attacks up more for the time being. A few boosts to STR would help in that regard as well. Finally, a boost to AGI should help him move faster in such encounters in the future. With a mix of his already absurd END as well as his slowly ascending AGI, he should be somewhat self sufficient for the time being. Self-sufficiency is definitely important since he'll be babysitting Ari... who seemed to have disappeared. Should Lew be concerned?

Nah, they're in town. They'll definitely be safe.

In any case, Lew went on to job-searching, finding many strange requests on the aforementioned quest board. Most of the lucrative job opportunities involved the Mora-Sho, which Lew recalled was one of the factions. If he decided to choose Samurai after all, winning favor with one of the major factions would definitely be a good plan. Plus, many of these quests seem to involve exterminating monsters. Perhaps Lew could learn a thing or two from encountering the different creatures in this game, perhaps even... capture them? With Kekkaishi, that would definitely be more possible. In any case, Lew attempted to see if he could add the jobs revolving around the Mora-Sho to his tracker, either by attempting to tear out his own copy of these quests, bookmarking them, or otherwise noting them down someplace. For now, he had but one thing he wished to do...

Retracing his steps and finding himself back to the smithy where it all started, Lew approached the ogre smith, wherever she may be, holding his two blades by their sheathes and finally crumpling down into a dogeza. It was as if Lew was giving an offering to his goddess, leaving the paired swords neatly in front of himself.

"[color=gray]I'm sorry for returning in such a dishonorable fashion, but... Your blades have serviced me well, and I've done my best to take care of them. However, it seems my path may be deviating towards somewhere else. If it isn't too much to ask, would it be possible to trade these blades in for a singular weapon of similar quality? Do you have any [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khakkhara]pewter staffs[/url] available for use? If not, it is fine as your blades are still completely servicable, but still...[/color]"

Lew raised his head back at the NPC, his eyes filled with the same resolve he had when he had first encountered her. In truth, it was likely because he was so much more closer to judge the details of her feet.

"[color=gray]Whether that request can be fulfilled or not, I have come to you regardless due to your trustworthiness... [b]Do you have directions for the Shin-Yu Temple?[/b][/color]"