Leopin, a boy gifted with extraordinary dexterity, spent his early years using his talents to assist others through various crafts. Alongside his friends, he enrolled in the prestigious Royal Pioneer Academy. During the entrance ceremony’s “Ritual of Ability Development,” however, his assigned status was shockingly bleak: “Occupation: Unemployed.” The evaluation revealed that all his attributes, except dexterity, remained stagnant, incapable of growth. His sole skill, labeled “Poor Dexterity,” led his peers to ostracize him, believing he had nothing valuable to contribute. As a result, Leopin was relegated to the “Special Training Class,” a dumping ground for those deemed failures.
Left isolated, Leopin soon discovered that his seemingly useless skill held an astonishing secret—it allowed him to convert his dexterity into any other stat and switch occupations at will. Determined to prove his worth, he first became a lumberjack, harvesting wood from the forest. Next, he transformed into a carpenter, constructing the grandest house imaginable. His adaptability didn’t stop there; he assumed the role of an appraiser to identify rare treasures, a battle axe wielder to fend off hostile classmates, a ranger to navigate dungeons, and even a ninja to bypass traps effortlessly.
Operating entirely alone, Leopin amassed unparalleled versatility, excelling in every role he undertook. His accomplishments drew admiration from his childhood friend, a saint, and the attention of a brilliant alchemist. Meanwhile, the classmates who had once scorned him watched in dismay as their own fortunes dwindled—their homes remained shabby, their expeditions failed, and their standing in the academy crumbled.
The true irony lay in the misinterpretation of his skill. Far from being a weakness, “Dexterous Poor” symbolized a jack-of-all-trades, granting him the flexibility to master any profession temporarily. While others dismissed him as unskilled, Leopin’s adaptability became his greatest strength, leaving his detractors to wallow in regret as he soared beyond their reach.
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