MMORPG: I was BUGGED

Chapter 24: Race and Class

Chapter 24: Race and Class

Xiaxia giggled mischievously, enjoying the opportunity to show off her gaming knowledge. "Oh, let me tell you something interesting. Each race in the game has its own special ability called a racial trait. It's like a unique skill that only members of that race can have."

Xin looked intrigued. "Really?"

Nodding eagerly, Xiaxia continued. "For example, if you chose to be an Elf, you would have gained the [Keen Eyes] racial trait. Elves are known for their exceptional vision, which makes them great hunters. Many players choose Elves when they want to play as a ranger or a hunter class.

"And as for the beastfolk race, they usually have racial traits that enhance their strength or agility, depending on the specific type of beast they are."

Xiaxia paused, her eyes widening with anticipation. "So, what sub-race did you choose?"

Without hesitation, Xin replied, "I chose to be a cat."

Xiaxia's surprise was evident as her mouth dropped open. "A cat? Out of all the options, you went for a cat?!"

She burst into laughter, unable to contain her amusement. "You could have been a powerful wolf, a swift leopard, or even a fierce lycanthrope. But a cat? That's unexpected!"

Xiaxia didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But it was so Xin to choose something so unremarkable –– like he had chosen Meilyn.

"But you like cats," Xin said.

"Yeah. But as a pet!" Xiaxia exclaimed.

Xin was unbothered. "So what are its racial traits?"

Xiaxia sighed when she looked at Xin's impassive face. It made her think that she was the one overreacting.

"I don't know."

". . ." Xin's brow raised. "And you said that you have four years of gaming experience."

"It's because it's a cat!" Xiaxia growled. "It's so unremarkable that nobody would bother to pick it!"

Xin looked to the side and uttered, ". . . Useless."

". . ." Xiaxia's lips smacked together, and her eyes roamed anywhere except Xin's. "Let's just say that . . . I received it as a gift."

Xin stared at Xiaxia suspiciously. "Hmm . . ."

"A-anyway!" Xiaxia quickly changed the topic. "You'll have a hard time looking for guilds with that race. But don't worry, I have a guild, so you can–!"

"I don't plan on entering one," Xin said decisively.

Xiaxia's excitement quickly turned into confusion as Xin firmly rejected the idea of joining a guild. She blinked, struggling to process his words, and her eyes widened in disbelief. "

Huh?! What do you mean you're not entering one? You do know that Guildbane is a game that revolves around guilds, right? There are so many benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a guild. You'll be missing out on a lot if you choose to go solo."

Xin's expression remained unwavering. "I understand that, but I prefer to play the game on my own. I want to experience it at my own pace for now."

Xiaxia was concerned about Xin's decision, but she knew better than to argue with him once he had made up his mind.

However, she believed that he would reconsider once he realized the limitations of going solo in the game.

Bringing up the topic of his class, Xiaxia asked, "You still haven't chosen one?"

Xin shook his head, expressing his confusion. He was overwhelmed by the many options available in the class list.

"I see. We'll it could really get confusing at first. But . . ." Xiaxia ran her eyes at Xin and sighed. "A cat . . . why does it have to be a cat, for god sake."

"Do you have something against cats?"

"It's not that. I just couldn't find a class that matches the cat race well. Cats are not strong enough to be fighters or barbarians, and they don't have any intelligence boost to be mages. They also lack the agility-related traits to be thieves or rogues."

"Shouldn't you know which class suits each race after playing the game for four years?"

"Cut me some slack. The developers are constantly adding new races and classes that it's hard to keep track of each one of them."

Xin shifted his eyes to his drink and casually took a sip. "Then I guess I'll remain classless for now."

Until he knew what class best suited him.