As Roy got off the bus,he was taken back by the astonishing view of the building. It was a very huge skyscraper bustling with people. Although everyone was eyeing him with doubt, curiousty,and expectations.He made his way through the crowd and went to the reception.
"I would like to get my affinities and elements checked."Said Roy to the employee. She hid her curiosity before it could even show on her face. "That would be 20 dak,and you may sit in the waiting area for your turn. Someone will come and get you."Roy nodded in response and went to took his seat.
"Have you seen the recent demon outbreak that happened a few streets away." He heard 2 people talking besides to him.
" it's all over the internet, everyone knows about it"replied his friend who was wearing a very peculiar style of clothing. Indicating his rank in society to be very high.
The door opened and everyone looked towards it. A man entered with combed back hair, wearing a black and white tuxedo. Giving off a powerful and dominant aura." Client number 389,Roy Flameheart. You may now enter and take the test" when everyone heard his name,they started murmuring amongst themselves.
Roy unbothered by the crowd, walked towards the man and met him with a polite nod."I'll be under your care than Sir...."said Roy waiting for his response."Edward Lionheart,you may call me Edward." Replied the man in his late twenties.
"Very well then sir Edward, I would like you to guide me"said Roy as Edward told him to follow behind him.
Roy was taken to a empty room with a table in the middle. On the table was a globe and a person sitting."Welcome to the association, Roy" said the nice young lady.
"It's even better than what i imagined it to be" replied Roy trying to start a conversation after saying that he was told to sit down.
"Put your hand on the globe, and keep them still." Roy did as he was told. The globe lightened up into a blueish gemy colour. Seeing this the examiner was left awestruck.
"Th...is...is a diamond rank potential" She said choking on her words. On the other hand Roy was still confused since he didn't know much about the ranks. They were as the following Bronze, silver,gold, diamond, immortal. The strongest human alive baron, was at the Middle stage of diamond. Which is veteran level. So having diamond potential puts one into the top Elite.
Well he really didn't care about ranks since he knew he has the ability to jump ranks and fight,when he reaches 2nd stage of the cultivation sacred technique.
"I would like to get my elemental affinities checked." Said Roy waking the examiner out of her shock."Right this way" she pressed a button and Edward came in. "Take Mr.Roy to room 1 for the affinity test." She told Edward.
Edward nodded and took Roy with him. Roy reached a grey metallic door. Edward passed his nano chip above the scanner and the door opened. The place was full white similar to the rooms in solitary confinement.
"Step in the chamber." Edward didn't know about Roy's potential since information like this is kept confidential. Roy did as he was told. When he entered the chamber. A few needles got injected in him."urgh" he let out a muffled groan.
Elemental affinities
1) illusion 100 percent
2) space 100 percent
3)time 100 percent
After seeing this result Edward spat out the coffee he was drinking.cough. he started coughing. One must know there hasn't been many people in the last 100 years with any affinity with these elements let alone 100 percent. This meant without having the need to advance to the 2nd stage of the sacred cultivation technique he could completely manipulate these mana particles.Although he will still be limited to the traditional cultivation technique since controlling nutreul mana and making it into illusion mana particles is not the same as absorb mana for a skill, which is a automated process not a manual one.
But he will be able to expand the radius of the spells due to his neutral mana control. He can use them as the medium of travel.
"So what was the elements and their affinities."asked Roy as he exited the chamber.Edward looked at Roy and said
"Illusion, space,time....100 percent in all of them, meaning complete manipulation when mastered. It's still a very slim chance to reach that level,even Mr baron only has reached 60 percent complete manipulation of fire element."
Roy looked at Edward and asked."How does one reach that level ". Edward replied "As you increase your understanding of a element by reading books or learning skills."
"What happens when you reach 100 percent manipulation"asked Roy. "No one really knows but it's expected to give you the ability to make neutral mana into that specific elemental mana." Hearing this Roy understood how overpowered the second stage is. The ability to turn neutral mana into any mana of choice,this even overpowers 100 percent manipulation of the traditional cultivation technique since he would have manipulation for all elements.
'where did this technique come from? Who was my father to possess it? Why did those Beings kill my father? What was that dream with the hooded figure? What was father's plan? What did he mean by going through alot in the past or the future? I really don't know anything about this world and myself '
"Umm,how can i get skills and improve my elemental understanding?i know i have the affinity to reach complete elemental manipulation but as you said it's not that simple" asked Roy.
"You will need to buy skill books for that. Each skill has a rank. Rank 1-3. 1 being the most weakest and 3 being the most also to increase your understanding you would need to need books for that element."
"Where can i buy the skill books?" Asked Roy."They are easy to buy but your elements are rare. Only big guilds will have them. You will have to join them. Guilds will recruit you if you fulfil the requirements. If you don't mind me asking,what was your core potential?" Asked Edward
"Umm,it was diamond.." replied Roy expecting Edward to have a similar reaction to the lady.
When Edward heard this,he froze in his place."can... you... repeat...that"he said bewildered."my core potential is diamond" the second he repeated that Edward became speechless.
"Not only does he has the rarest elements with a 100 percent affinity,but he has a diamond ranked potential." He had hard time believing it." You can join any guild you want then, even the top 4 would be willing to give you anything. Let alone one or two, probably as many as skills you need,or you could join the association."
Roy thought about it,he needed a powerful backing. If he joins a guild he would be making enemies of the other. He also needs resources and the association might be the best for it.
Edward struck the iron while it was still hot."the association has the best heroes with the elements you have,they might not have a better potential than you. But they are the best in the country,also the association will keep your identity hidden and ensure the safety of your family. They will be protected 24/7. So how about it."
Roy thought about it deeply. He weighted the pros and cons. The cons would be having to serve the association and be sent on to missions for them. And that he won't be able to join any other guild or make his own. But the resources were important and so was his family's safety. So he made the choice.
"I'll join the association but I have a condition attached. I won't be doing any Risky or dangerous missions until I'm at the gold stage." Said Roy in a assertive manner.
Not caring about his tone. Edward hurriedly took out the contract and gave it to Roy. He read it but he didn't sign it."How do you have the authority to recruit me. Aren't you just a manger?". He asked with suspicion.
Edward let out a sigh." I'm the head chief of the association." He took out his badge and showed it to Roy. Roy was taken back by this information.
Edward took out a scroll from his spatial ring.
"Here is a rank 2 time spell. Time dialation. You can stop time for 10 seconds with it. Although the effective radius is no more than 15 feet." Roy didn't care about that. With his ability to sense neutral mana for a distance of 1 km. This was perfect. The neutral mana particles could be a medium to expand the spell's range.
"A driver will be sent to your house in 2 weeks time. Get ready and tell your family about it. We will move you to the villa complex. There live the top 10 heroes of the association. Your given this treatment since illusion, space and time heroes live there. Also your potential is equivalent to baron."
"Umm,okay....how will you know where i live?" Asked Roy confused.
"Kid we run this country,ofcourse we know where you live"Edward left after handing the scroll to Roy.
'Im part of the association from now on.' he said to himself with excitement.
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