Four days has passed and Shino's selection pass has come, he study everything through the manual he had that given to him by god and look for loopholes he can exploit for him to not stand out too much and his conclusion is "To be Average".
Shino also go to the public library to find out basic skills and use it for the selection pass instead of using his own skill
Shino found out that some of the skill he already uses are written on the book as a dangerous skill, like the ˹Blood Rage˼ and ˹Thunderous Sprint˼ but in the book it was written as ˹Blood Rush˼ and ˹Lightning Movement˼
"Eh? It has the same effects but different skill name?" Shino asked
"Maybe it is more of the skill's effect than its name huh?" Shino answered
Although it is not his first time entering the coliseum he is still impress for the size of it, the inside is packed of people and some seems to be already forming a group
Shino knows his capability and aim to be at least have Sorcerer job in order to accept quest even alone
A superior came up and organize the bunch, dividing everyone for each test,
"Okay… people let get this done quick, Does who has high Strength please go to your right toward the warming up section of the coliseum. Does who has high Agility, please go to the left toward the division we prepare inside the arena. Does who has high Intelligence please follow me towards the other side, we will test your magic control and the elements you can cast" The superior said
Shino is first up to firing test along with a few people, the objective is to hit the target with magic
"Use Fire Magic and destroy your target, miss it and you fail" One of the Judges said
The judges are watching them closely with quill in hand and a piece of paper to wrote placed on top of a wooden board
Shino took a deep breath and said, "Okay let's try not to stand out too much" and cast the skill ˹Fireball˼
Shino shoot a ball of fire and set his target into a blaze, satisfied with his attack he looks at the judges and Shino can't help but to notice that they are seem to be disappointed, a moment later….
~~KABLAAMM~~BANG-BANG-BANG~~~
A loud consecutive explosion was heard and the people that's taking the firing test along with him completely annihilate their targets
"EXPLOOOSSSION!!!!" One person shouted and releases a large fireball to the target, completely obliterated it with a few debris flying everywhere
"What the heck!? Is this the normal here? And what was that last one? She is completely exhausted at her first shot" Shino said to himself
One of the judges shouted to Shino, "OI! KID! GO AGAIN, Don't show off with your no chant magic if it's that weak!"
Shino was devastated after hearing the word weak and sadly replied, "y-yes sir…"
Shino fired again and match the others explosion
"Looks like you can do it if you try hard enough, alright to the next one" the judges said
The test continue and tested their magic control, capacity, and elements they can control, the judges shook their head at Shino everytime each test was done
"I don't know if that guy in black is a genius or dumb, He has enough power for the second try but he always fail at first time, can he not control his magic?" one of the Judges asked
Shino heard it and was laughing depressingly and said to himself, "YAH!!! I never learn do I? I failed all my first attempt by controlling my power and here we are, I think I'll fail this selection pass if I don't do anything"
Shino clench his fist and said to himself "fine this next test I gave it my all, this is the last one so I'll do my best, forget not standing out"
The last test was their Holy affinity, the judges along with some volunteer purposely cut their hand and asked them to heal it
"This test will be for your holy affinity or Healing Magic, depending on how fast you heal our wounds it will determine your job class" one of the judge said
Shino put his hand above the judge who asked the question earlier and chant, ˹Regeneration˼
Golden light shine through the Arena and caught the attention of everyone
The judge was shocked because he purposely deepen his wound and Shino just completely healed it within second, after their wounds healed the judges gathered around and discuss what they witness
Shino also notice eyes staring at him from all around and hear whispers and sadly said to himself, "Yeah…knew this will happen.. I don't really care, as long as I pass"
The selection pass started at dawn and it was done by dusk and they were ordered to get their job titles at the south gate before leaving
Seeing how a long line was form Shino waited for hours and night has come
Throughout the hour Shino saw some people not able to pass and even start complaining, a couple more hours and it is his turn
"Name please" the Clerk asked
"Shino… Shino Takasaki" Shino replied
"Congrats on passing, do you prefer it as neck lace or an arm band?" The Clerk asked
Shino asked for an arm band and upon receiving Shino read the title and said, "aahh… clerk-san… am I reading this right?"
The clerk smiled and said, "yes, Shino-san, congrats on getting a Healer job"
Shino smiled was crooked and screamed inside, "WHHHYYY?!!!!!"
And with his head down Shino walk out the coliseum defeated, A Healer job class is the exact opposite of what he wanted, the healer job can only take quest like Church Healing or Public medic, taking quest like hunting or picking up ingredients without teammates is not allowed for those in Healer Job
For Shino who knows no one in the adventurer guild except for Natalia, a receptionist, it was a big problem
At the next morning, Shino still can't get over the fact that he got a Healer job, and eat his breakfast depressingly and walk the city depressingly
The people that Shino help previously recognize Shino from his pass deeds notice his mood and cheered him up, they also know that Shino took the Selection pass yesterday and pass
"Master, At least you pass, it is something to be proud of" Kuro said
"well… I guess it is, but I can't really train myself if I'm surrounded by people can't I? I mean a Healer job, in every manga I read it is the role of a side character, I'm the one that got isekai'd right?" Shino replied
"Want me to complain about it? I mean I can just go to the Guild master room like BLAAMM and go SMAACCKKK, and you'll have the Job class you want" kuro said enthusiastically
"Kuro, want to get arrested? Because I'll hand you over to the guards without second thoughts" Shino said
"S-sorry Master…" Kuro replied
They arrived at the guild hall and upon entering he was greeted by Natalia and said, "Well, well if it isn't Saint-sama, Congratulation on getting the job"
Shino was confused and as he approached the desk he asked, "Eh? Saint-sama?"
Natalia giggles and said, "A person in black with two sword in the back and a black snake as spirit that is you right? you perform something so holy in the selection pass so they nickname you Saint, healing a deep wound in instant, I think it is a worthy name, don't you think so?"
Shino sigh and relaxed at Natalia's counter and said, "Well whatever, I passed Natalia-san, prepare a cake or something for me"
"Cake? You think I'm a noble? Wake-up Shino, I'm just a receptionist" Natalia replied
"A~haha, just joking, I know you are poor Natalia-san" Shino said with a smile
"Want to get smack huh? Anyway, so what can I do for you saint-sama?" Natalia asked
Shino tries not to get angry and just smile and said, "Please stop calling me saint Natalia-san, I'm nothing like that, being a healer is a mistake on my part"
Natalia pout and replied, "Boo, what a joy breaker"
"Anyway can I still accept quest even if I am alone, please can you request it? I am a capable fighter, promise" Shino said
"Ehh? You are putting a lot of work on me Shino-san, requesting to treat you differently than the others, that I can't do you know" Natalia replied
Shino was disappointed and can only sigh and said, "Fine, how about something like purifying the undead or something, can I do it alone?"
"Those kind of job are for a party, a healer can't usually defend themselves, so it is required for them to have someone with" Natalia replied
Natalia take a look at Shino and added, "Shino-kun, why do you even have a sword? Isn't a staff more classified for you?"
"Well… even though my job class is a healer, Like I said earlier, I can still fight, and it is mostly my fault why I ended up as a healer, beside this weapon is like a heirloom"
Natalia agreed and said, "Well, I agree, after all your second try always destroy the target or more powerful than the others, it seems you purposely holding off, and you have I nice body build, as one of the audience I think… that…is… the case"
Natalia pause it and look at Shino, only to saw Shino smiling menacingly
"Now you spill the bean, I remember spectators was allowed to watch the selection pass, it also seem the word about me being called saint is not well spread yet, after all the people that know me only know that I passed the selection process. You are not the source of the rumour aren't you, Natalia-san?" Shino said with his eyes wide open
Natalia nervously replied, "psshhh… what rumour, I don't know what you are talking about, I was just cheering you on, you know… as a friend"
Shino reach-out to Natalia and pinch her cheeks telling her not to spread rumours without his consent and after giving Natalia his punishment the guild master, Sarah Blueborn, overheard their conversation earlier and came down with her two handed sword that is glowing Blue in her hand
"Shino was it? You look tough aren't you? How about a small bout?" Sarah asked
"Eh?! I rather not, it looks like you will destroy me along with this place" Shino replied
"One attack each, if you manage to pinned me and dodge my attack, I'll give you special permission to accept quest in intermediate level alone" Sarah offered
"Huh? Someone close to guild master, she also look like one of those people who doesn't listen to a word you say" Shino said to himself
Shino smiled and put up an intimidating posture and said, "Well isn't that generous of you..."
"Who is she again Natalia-san?" Shino whispered
"Sarah…Sarah Blueborn, she is the guild master" Natalia whispered back
"Eh?! The guild master, are you serious?! Why does she want to pick a fight" Shino asked
"I don't know either, but she will give you special treatment if you defeated her in this fight" Natalia replied
Shino went back to his intimidating posture and said, "Yes… Sarah Blueborn, Isn't it nice of you to give me a chance to be able to accept Intermediate level quest?"
And with intimidating Aura lingering in the Guild Hall, Shino accepted Sarah's bout, with a few spectator watching around they were excited that they will witness the guild master in a fight
"Aren't you going to pull your sword?" Sarah asked
"I rather not, I don't want to hurt a girl after all" Shino replied
Sarah raised her sword and said, "Chivalry? Such a fool aren't we"
Sarah dashed toward Shino breaking the wooden floor and swing the sword to Shino
Shino uses ˹Lightning Movement˼ and dodges Sarah's attack
"Fast! He is so fast" Sarah said to herself
Shino then pushed Sarah towards the wall slamming his hand on the wall beside her
"Oya~Oya?! What is this Guild master, Aren't you pinned?" Shino asked with a fierce look and his face close to Sarah
"Eh? What?" Sarah asked, with her very girly voice as she dropped her sword
"Okay! that is enough!! The match is over, Shino won" Natalia shouted as she shove Shino away to Sarah
"Shino-san stop flirting with every girl you see" Natalia said while pouting
"I am not! She said pinned her, so that's what I did!" Shino defended himself
Shino won the little bout and was given a permission to take intermediate quest all alone.