Legend Of Kay Kingdom III

LEGEND OF KAY KINGDOM III - ARTS OF SURVIVAL

In this harsh world filled with evil and overrun by dark forces, it is almost mandatory for everyone to possess basic survival skills. Yes, it's the survival of the fittest - and lack of such vital knowledge would be suicidal.

Just like evolution of the human, people start to learn many techniques and skills - known as the "arts of survival". As time goes on, some groups grew to become proficient in certain areas then the rest. The stronger individuals combine various disciplines and climb to the top of the ladder, creating their own ideology and setting up new schools of thoughts.

Centuries passed...

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Of the hundreds of different schools that were set up over the years, many were eliminated. Some grew obsolete and replaced with better alternative. Some were out-casted and annihilated, many overthrown by more powerful cults and groups. It was the the period of revolution for the Kay Kingdom.

Out of the hundreds of schools that were eliminated, 5 disciplines, or commonly known as the "5 arts of survival", have managed to withstand the test of time.

Their usefulness are tested and proven. And over the ages, they have gained widespread popularity throughout the entire kingdom.

If you want to stay alive in the Kingdom of Kay, you need to be proficient in these arts of survival. At the minimum, you need to be moderately skilled in at least one discipline. If a person can perfect any single of these arts, he will receive limitless benefit for his life.

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Introducing 2 of the most popular schools out of the 5...

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The Faculty of Ninjas (忍者学院) - Art of Ninja (忍者术)

"The ultimate ninja can vanish instantly, even under the most extreme circumstances"

Founded 700 years ago by the legendary Ninja Master - Naruto, the art of Ninja is also known as the art of "naruto".

Those that spend much time training in this school will gain extra-ordinary speed and agility that far surpass that of normal humans. The ninjas have a keen sense of hearing, and can detect incoming danger better than the rest. The essence of the Ninja School can be summarized in one word - Stealth.

A true "Ninja Master" is not just able to "disappear".

He must be able disappear quickly, undetected, without any signs and before anyone can realize what happen. Most importantly, after he's gone, no one will be able locate him. A ninja who spend great effort to perform a "naruto", only to be discovered the next moment is foolish ninja. Only someone that excel in the 4 traits of speed, technique, strategy and intelligence can claim to be a true master Ninja.

Every year, thousands of people will sign up for classes at the Faculty of Ninja (now with over 100 branches throughout the land), making it the most popular school of them all. Some even call it the foundation of all survival skills, making it one of the first school commoners attend.

The art of Ninja is easy to learn, yet hard to master. Once perfected, this is the most trouble-free method to get a person out of harm's way. A smart ninja always chooses the best time to execute his move - performing the "naruto" at the wrong moment will not only wastes your MP, it may also land you in disastrous situation.

Use this skill with caution.

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The Supreme Kitchen (天下第一厨) - Art of Cookery (烹饪学)

"The essence of cookery is to be able to chop any fresh vegetables & skin any animals alive."

The supreme kitchen is the service provider to the Royal's family Imperial Kitchen, and the main branch of all cookery schools in the kingdom.

The diploma of cookery is one of the most difficult certification to achieve, and those who goes on to attain a degree in cookery are far and few between. Of the 5 schools of survival, the Supreme Kitchen is considered the most difficult to get into. The enrollment criteria are extremely strict, and is almost impossible for low ranking peasants to be accepted.

The art of cookery is defined as the "art of chopping new vegetables (新菜)" (sometimes simply known as "chopping"). It is the ability to manipulate an animal or beast weaker in status, power and experience to do your bidding. This is the main reason why it is so difficult for the low ranking population to master this skill.

Here, chef-wannabes are first taught how to "cut, chop and fry" the new vegetables. They are exposed to a wide variety of fresh veggies, from large to small, long to short. As those vegetables have no means of self defense, it makes them perfect target for the chefs to "gain experience".

On the advanced levels, the chef will be taught to subdue stronger beasts. Whether it's a bird, a goat, a cow or even a lion, he will skin him alive. The chef will be able to "mince, crush and grill" the beast, devouring it whole...

The chef must know the best method for cooking the "fresh meat". Should he stew or grill? Should he fry or steam the meat? Should he consume the meat to restore his own HP, or use those pitiful animals as shields against arrows? Someone who master the art of cookery will be able to tame any animals to achieve his purpose.

At first glance, the art of cookery may sounds "lame".

However, once mastered, it may arguably be the strongest out of the 5 schools. Who cares about "naruto-ing", when you can just summon a lower life-form to take the damage for you?

Wahahahahahahahaha...
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