I decided to deactivate my magic before anyone notices me, and tried to forget about the little fox.
The Job announcing continued as usual but I think my turn is gonna be on the last since my family name is Ventura.
[Kristoph Silverio Raystar.]
A kid wearing a red glittering cape stood up haughtily and threw looks around the other kids and seemed to be jeering on them.
I think he's one of the pain in the ass type that looks down on others. I must take note not to associate with him in the future.
He put his hands inside the 'Matabil' and after a short while it screamed.
['Assassin']
Pfft-
I held my hands over my mouth to stifle my laugh. The gaudy guy got an assassin job, he's clearly trying his best to stand out doesn't he? The 'Matabil' has a twisted sense of humor.
The kid was obviously shocked too, he even forgot to move. Nooooo, I shouldn't laugh, karma is too scary.
One of the staff supervising us approached him and helped him get his hands out and guided him back to his seat.
A few more kids were called and they all got decent Jobs.
[Ammon Solaso Ventura]
Finally it's my turn.
I felt heads turning towards me, I'm getting too nervous but I bit my tongue sneakily so I won't lose my focus. It's just some kids and some parents. I will manage just fine.
I stood as correctly as possible and walked gracefully like a gentleman as uncle Bland taught me.
When I was standing in front of the 'Matabil' I can't deny anymore that it looks hideous, but it's even odder that I think it's cute. I went and placed both my hands inside its ears.
All of a sudden everything around me as if it had turned liquid, twisted and warped. Then I found myself still standing on a stage but my hands weren't inside the 'Matabil' anymore, but held by a larger 'Matabil' instead.
[Hello young one, what a strange being you are. Despite being young, you're powerful enough to materialize in my spiritual space.]
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At the same time Ammon was pulled inside the Matabil's spiritual space.
[Hey, he's the future head of the Ventura house isn't he?]
[Why yes he is, now that you remind me that child might be troublesome just like his father.]
The oldest looking man and a stern looking middle-aged man was conversing as Ammon was about to put his hands inside the 'Matabil'.
[Still, this year we got quite too many rare occurrences. Two of the divine Jobs and an Ancient One. Will the king send some of his scholars here I wonder.]
The old man adjusted his small glasses on his face.
[At the very least, on the whole history I worked for academias and preparatorias, it's my second time encountering an ancient job.]
[Oh really old man? You're spewing out old man stories now. Whatever happened to the child?]
[Shut it or you won't ever get to live as long as I do. The child was a male commoner. Quite a bashful one but it happened on his second Job acquisition. He was originally a 'Knight Lancer'. But a few months after his Ancient Job was deciphered, he disappeared leaving all his belongings behind. Just like he spirited away.]
[Was he never found after? What was his ancient job anyway?]
[He was never heard of ever again, but he would've been a legendary figure for any country as a great knight. For his job was 'The Origin of Loyalty: Pointblank', a job in close relation to the heroes of old.]
The old man was scratching his long beard with his eyes closed, while the stern faced man suddenly nudged his sides.
[Isn't that child of Ventura taking too long on his Job announcement?]
The old man opened his eyes and turned his gaze towards Ammon.
[It is indeed unsual, wait. Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is that child faintly glowing?]
The stern faced man squinted his eyes as he examined Ammon who was indeed currently glowing.
[What sort of signal is this? I have no recollection of children glowing during their announcements.]
[Neither have I my friend. But surely it isn't something bad?]
Ammon at this moment was still glowing brighter by the second and these two men would later be regarded as the most unfortunate mentors in this kingdom's history. But that is for the future, the now glowing Ammon is gaining more and more attention the longer he was standing and the brighter he was glowing.
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[I, where the hell, no. Who are you?]
I asked the big creature in front of me.
[Ohhh, you're even a quick witted one. I applaud you for catching on quickly. I am the 'spirit' if you may say that is residing inside this 'Matabil'. There are many of us but to not confuse you, I permit you to call me Joey DCCCXVIII. Now tell me little one, how is it that you are more powerful than anyone even those who are older than you. Ye even converse with me, I am curious as to how.]
This big guy holding me in one hand can definitely give kids of my age nightmares, but oddly enough I don't find him repulsive or scary.
[I read a lot of books and practice magic everyday. I also listen to father and practice his teachings too everyday.]
I'm not lying to this guy, I feel like something dangerous will happen is I lie to him.
[How curious indeed, you are but young, but wiser than the old. Your age doesn't seem fake, but why is it that your composure is that of one who seen most in life? I am curious, but nevermind, ye should choose your path not me. You have endless possibilities, and I shall not limit you on to one path.]
[So Mr. Joey is saying I should choose my job?]
[Indeed, but there are one too many to be chosen. Allow me to narrow it to a few suggestions for you.]
Suddenly, a magic circle illuminated on his eye, and in front of me appeared a huge parchment listing twelve long-ass jobs.
'The Origin of Life: Uranus'
'The Origin of Blades: Talim'
'The Origin of Friendship: Soulbinder'
'The Origin of Wisdom: Sage of Heaven and Hell'
'The Origin of Healing: Elixir'
'The Origin of Crafts: Ideal'
'The Origin of Demise: True Demon Lord'
'The Origin of Decay: Holy Lich'
'The Origin of Light: Sol'
'The Origin of Darkness: Astra Cosmos'
'The Origin of Despair: Falsifier'
'The Origin of Void: Vacuo'
There are normal looking Jobs in here right? Uhh… look, sage and demon lord. The Gods are being too nice to me again what the hell is this. None of these is normal at all!
[Have you decided young one?]
Have you decided my ass! What the hell am I supposed to choose?! Demon Lord? I'm going to conquer this world or something?
I could've been just a Knight or Magician or something! What's with these long and badass jobs!
[Uhh, do I have to choose one?]
The 'Matabil��� looked surprised as well upon hearing my question.
[Indeed why should you only choose one Job.]
No, no, no, no. I meant can I choose another more normal job, curses me, why am I getting stiff because of shock here.
[Little one, you have been blessed, and so have I. Aside from our progenitor Kang Aru, and Joey CCCLXVII, it is the third time us the 'Matabil' shall create a job. A new origin based on your fate.]
I'm done, I should just accept it instead of being stressed out by a job like this. I decided to enjoy my life this time around, isn't it better to be more badass? I can fulfill my dreams easier!
Mom, your son is gonna be the center of attraction again.
[Um, can I ask you a question?]
[Go ahead child, what knowledge do you seek?]
[The first two created jobs, what were they?]
The 'Matabil' stopped for a second and looked right to my eyes before opening it's mouth to speak.
[The first Job created by the progenitor for the first fated person was simply called 'Origin'. It was hundreds of years ago that this world as you know of was once just a puddle of chaos. 'Humans', 'Demons', and other races were nothing but lesser beings in front of the children of the Gods. There were no Jobs and to obtain strength required greater sacrifices than gains. But God did not forsake his creation and sent the first fated person here. A wise man that became the first Hero with his 'Origin' Job, his chosen companions were later bestowed Jobs along their journey, they were the other Origins.
While the second created job for another fated person was not because he was wiser or stronger than the first hero. It was because he wished to wield both sacred and unholy powers that his job came to be. 'The Origin of Balance: Grey��. He was neither kind nor evil, but he did save this world from another calamity.]
This world's history sure is amazing. Although chances are there are more people who lived here that were reincarnated like me, by only following the lead of those two, the people of this world improved on their own.
[Say, is it possible for my job to allow me to have various other sub-classes?]
[Hoh, how fascinating is that thought. Indeed young one it is possible, but would you tell me the reason why?]
Why you say? All you offered me is jobs that would make the country I live in, live in terror of me.
[I have been raised properly with love at my home, and have been always been thankful for it, but soon I will have to leave that place. I want more knowledge, I have places I'm looking forward to go to. So I don't want to be tied down to one place. I know that a Job as outstanding as what you offered is announced to me, I will be treated as a special existence by this country and limit my freedom. I know it's pretty selfish, but that is my honest desire.]
The 'Matabil' stared down on me once more, and stayed silent a longer while that earlier.
[I have heard your wishes, and I will realize your desire.]
Suddenly, the hand that was holding me let go of me, but instead of falling down, my body felt light and I saw myself floating before a shining 'Matabil'. Instinctually, I closed my eyes and focused on the voice that resonated in this space.
[As the Heavens decree, and as the master instructed. I as Joey, created by and created for the master, to cry out thy will and guide you to your fate. A new Origin pioneered by you shall be created, from now and henceforth, until your return to what you were before you were here in this world. You shall be the 'Aggregate' the Origin of Hoarding.]
I'm floating, and its warm. This sensation seeped to me up to the very last corner of my bones.
[Child watched by the heavens and favored by several Gods, you shall explore the limits of your fate as a new Origin. Your initial sub-classes shall be the twelve origin jobs you were previously offered.]
Its not that I had stopped thinking, but this feeling is simply so wondrous I cannot think of anything else even with all the absurd things I have been hearing from the 'Matabil'. Maybe later, I will sort everything out.
The 'Matabil' stopped glowing, but the warm feeling remained.
[You will not be able to speak at this moment, but your thoughts have been conveyed to me earlier. You wish not of attention to be brought upon you is it not? Very well, leave it to me. Each and everyone of us shall watch out for you and what changes you would bring upon this world. Until then fated young one.]
I opened my eyes and looked at the 'Matabil' once more. It doesn't look like a messed up plushie anymore, instead it looked ethereal now with its smooth and glistening figure. It looked absolutely majestic compared to its former form.
We stared at each other's eyes until my surroundings started to spin around and become warped once more.
When I opened my eyes once more, I looked around and saw that the parents accompanying their children have formed a circle around me along with the school's facilitators. I have absolutely no idea what happened but the next words I heard from the thing my hands were in told me that it failed at not gathering attention to me spectacularly.
[לילד הזה יש עבודה רגילה. דאגה לא.]
Sh*t son that's not normal at all.