Weed’s stats were abnormal.
While hunting, he intentionally gave up experience in order to increase his stats. He had a larger diversity of stats and more stat points for a character of the same level. It did not take a genius to figure out that he had increased his fighting spirit and sustenance stat to over 300 by spilling his own blood.
However, that was not all.
He had reached intermediate in several skills, gaining bonus stats as well as the various different types of equipment that changed various stats. Because of that, his strength, dexterity, and endurance stats were higher than normal. Faith stat had also been created. His job was that of the moonlight sculptor; he had intermediate sword mastery, intermediate cooking, and intermediate sculpting mastery that added to his stats!
He was wearing the Rose Engraved Gloves, Agatha’s Holy Sword, and the Ring of the High Priest as well as the addition of status effects. Therefore his Faith stat was one of his highest classes with over 400 points.
In terms of stat points it was enough to overwhelm an ordinary paladin. Of course, most of his items had effects on them.
If a stat did not exist, then it would not affect the character at all. However now that the Faith stat had been created, Weed was now being granted effects from the stat.
‘No matter how I look at it, the stat is useless. However one day…there might some use for it in the future.’
Unexpectedly, after the Faith stat had been created, the look in the paladins and priests eyes towards Weed changed.
They followed his command immediately and even expressed admiration sometimes.
“Leader, we initially had doubts about your leadership, but from now on we shall follow your command.”
“You are a companion of the church!”
“The power of our faith shall guide us.”
Because of Weed’s high Faith, the paladins now acted differently.
NPC paladins were usually given the stat at level five and increased depending on their level.
Because they were a skilled swords class they needed to evenly distribute stats into endurance, strength, and dexterity. Since they were a class related to magic, they had to put points into wisdom and knowledge. Since they were followed the faith of God, their faith stat was around 200 to 300.
But Weed’s faith stat in respect to the paladins was nearly 400.
Needless to say, the priest over time usually had more. But after hunting with the paladins he cooked food and repairing equipment for them during the break otherwise they would be able to hunt.
They were extremely addicted.
As time passed, soon Weed and the paladins were standing near the village with the giant black castle in front of them.
Alveron removed the curse from the last of the paladins.
“Divine light please free the power of restraints that are twisted here.”
The light came down and dispelled the curse on the statue.
“Under the command of the High Priest we have come to rescue you.”
At this point, the paladins kneeled in front of Weed to get informed of the situation.
“The church is here to recover Fargo’s crown and rid of the True Blood Vampire Clan that threatens the peace of the village.”
“From here on, I would like to follow the noble commander’s commands.”
The paladins were keen to follow Weed’s commands thanks to the increase in his leadership and faith stats.
By then, he had completely secured the village.
A total of 159 paladins. A total of 38 priests.
A grand total of 199 people including Weed and Alveron.
The tremendous black giant felt overwhelming.
Bards would sing tales of its horror.
Ravens ominously circled the building and the paladins trembled.
“A total of 5 floors”
Weed looked up the at the castle.
The makeshift windows had curtains covering them and were barricaded with wood on the outsides.
“Okay. I’ll take that challenge.”
Weed led the priests and paladins into the castle.
Kureureureung!
He simultaneously pushed both of the doors open at once.
“…”
Weed took a step back quietly.
“Let us advance! In the name of the goddess we will take out the True Blood Vampires and liberate the Province of Mora!”
“Woowaah!”
Weed and the paladins entered inside the building and then the door slammed shut by itself. As if nothing had ever happened.