Xin nodded. "Absolutely. I have other channels to obtain it."
"Now I have integrated it with grace and created a new growth system that combines the strengths of both. I call it the divine path system, which means the road to becoming a god."
"How about it? Are you interested in being the first to eat this crab?"
His tone was relaxed, almost teasing, but the implications behind his words were anything but light. A completely new growth system that merged multiple frameworks into a unified evolutionary path was not something that should be treated casually. It was, in essence, a foundational rewrite of how power progression could work in this world.
"The road to becoming a god?" Riveria repeated softly, her gaze deepening as she studied Noa carefully. After a brief pause, she nodded. "It seems you have very high expectations for it. Very well, let me try it."
Her voice was calm, but there was a subtle firmness behind it. She naturally supported Noa's inventions, especially when they involved something as groundbreaking as this. At the same time, curiosity flickered in her eyes—curiosity about what kind of system could warrant such a bold name.
Seeing her agreement, Noa did not delay any further.
He directly transferred the Divine Path System to Riveria.
The moment the system interface linked with her consciousness, Riveria's vision subtly shifted. A translucent panel unfolded before her eyes, as if reality itself had layered a new dimension of information over her perception.
Noa spoke in a guiding tone. "First, call up the status panel."
Riveria followed the instruction without hesitation.
In response, the system activated a qualification assessment sequence. A faint glow of structured magic runes appeared within her perception, analyzing her physical condition, magical affinity, and latent potential. The process was smooth and precise, lacking any sense of discomfort. It felt more like being gently scanned rather than examined.
After a short moment, the system generated results.
A list of compatible professions appeared before her.
Noa explained calmly, standing beside her. "This is the selection phase. The system evaluates your current foundation and presents suitable classes. You choose one, and then the full attribute panel is generated afterward."
Riveria silently reviewed the options displayed in front of her.
The Divine Path System, while built upon the earlier job transfer framework, had undergone significant refinement. The most noticeable improvement was the integration of Noa's magic system, which greatly expanded the variety and depth of available professions. This was especially evident in the inclusion of mid-tier and high-tier magical roles that had not existed before.
Another major change was the structured hierarchy.
Unlike the previous system, which operated on a relatively flat progression model, the Divine Path System introduced a clear tiering structure: beginner professions, intermediate professions, and advanced professions. This created a more natural developmental curve, allowing users to grow in stages rather than jumping abruptly between power levels.
Most of the intermediate professions were directly derived from Noa's own magical framework. These included specialized elemental mage branches, each corresponding to a specific attribute system such as fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, and other elemental variations. Each path was clearly defined, with its own strengths and developmental direction.
In addition, the system introduced a more flexible advancement mechanism.
Every time a user reached a higher rank, the system would reassess their qualifications and allow them to reselect or adjust their profession. This meant that early choices were not entirely binding, providing a degree of adaptability that encouraged long-term growth.
However, there was a critical limitation.
Skill points that had already been spent would not be refunded.
This design forced users to think strategically. Choosing a powerful advanced profession early could provide strong long-term benefits, but a poorly considered decision could also lock them into inefficient development paths. Planning and foresight were therefore essential components of growth.
Riveria carefully evaluated her options.
After a moment of consideration, she made her choice.
"Almighty Mage."
Noa raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw the selection, but he did not interrupt.
The Almighty Mage class was one of the most unconventional options available.
Its primary advantage lay in its extreme versatility. It allowed the user to learn and utilize all types of magic without elemental restriction, granting an unparalleled degree of freedom. In theory, it represented the highest level of adaptability among all professions.
However, its weaknesses were equally significant.
It did not come with exclusive skills or predefined specialization paths. Everything needed to be constructed and refined by the user themselves. Without proper planning, it could easily lead to scattered development, inefficient skill allocation, and a lack of focused combat capability.
In other words, it was a high-risk, high-reward path.
But Riveria remained unconcerned.
"I rarely participate in frontline combat anyway," she said calmly.
Her strength did not lie in direct battlefield dominance but in knowledge, control, and magical research. More importantly, she had confidence in her ability to understand and develop magic independently. Even without system-provided optimized skills, she believed she could construct her own frameworks over time.
Once her selection was confirmed, the system proceeded to the next stage.
A new interface began to form.
The attribute panel was generated.
It had a design reminiscent of simplified game interfaces, though Noa had deliberately avoided excessive abstraction. The system still grounded itself in reality rather than turning everything into pure numerical simulation.
The attributes were divided into four primary categories: Strength, Constitution, Agility, and Spirit.
Each value served as a reference indicator rather than an absolute combat stat. There were no health bars, mana bars, or fixed attack values. Instead, the system provided structured comparisons to help users understand their baseline capabilities.
In this framework, one attribute point represented the average level of a fully developed adult in that specific category.
Riveria observed the interface quietly, her expression gradually becoming more thoughtful. The deeper she understood the system, the more she realized how fundamentally different it was from anything she had encountered before—even compared to conventional magical development systems in Great Tree Village.
This was not merely a tool for growth.
It was a structured pathway toward controlled evolution.