Chapter 2 - Awakening

Sun Xin, without further ado, went to the Hero Association to become a Hero. He was turning 18 and would be undergoing Awakening process. In which he would gain a power.

The process would be simple, he should just go to the Awakening ritual and be assessed.

Now that he was in the Hero Association testing halls, he saw the building that held the tests. Glasses that were bulletproof according to the news and buildings that could withstand magnitude 8 earthquake. Not to the point of nuclear blast but still able to withheld some damage from attacks of potential villains.

The Hero Association held high regards to standards and showmanship to have respect and intimidation.

Sun Xin entered the building and saw numerous applicants. All were in mix and random ones. Some were buff, some were slim, but some held domineering auras.

He went to the application desk and saw the front desk receptionist. He inhaled air and puffed it out. Then stood in front of him.

"I would like to apply for Awakening, sir!" Xin immediately bowed slightly and then looked straight.

The receptionist looked at him from top to bottom, "Sure sir, this way."

He pointed to the door that says "Awakening room". Xin entered and then saw the platform for the Awakening. He was amazed to see such magical stones floating on the platform and were glowing in yellowish radiance. Upon his excitement, his heart skipped a beat. He could only bite his lower lips as a result.

"Head to the platform sir and the Awakener will assess your power." The receptionist said to him.

"Sure!" He said then approached him. The receptionist then left and he was left alone with the awakener. Xin went to the platform and then the awakener noticed him. He had a white beard and its length was till on his chest. His eyes glowed in white as a normal thing and he was taller than Xin.

"I am Lin Hong, the awakener that was assigned to assess you. Do you have any questions before we proceed?" he asked in a reverberating voice. Though his voice was kind and felt reassuring.

"No sir, I have nothing to ask," Xin replied.

"Hmm, okay, then let's proceed!" he replied then nodded three times.

He prepared his aura to test his powers and he inhaled deep. Sun Xin immediately felt that a surging power was entering his body. Surging through his veins and then entering his mind. Making him open his eyes with it glowing.

"Hmm, your power, is immeasurable. I can see its immense potential. Sun Xin! You power is.....Cloning!

"As a normal thing, you will receive a system that will help you in your power management."

Sun Xin was amazed that he was, at last, an awakened. Remembering the newbie instructions, he immediately tested it out.

[System calibrating.....]

[System installed...58%...85%.....100%.]

"Status!"

...

Name: Sun Xin

Current Level: 1

Power: Cloning

He could clone himself into multiple different entities. Copying his original capabilities into his clones.

Talents: Martial Arts

Number of Clones: 1

Number of clones per level: 1

Strength: 15

Agility: 20

Endurance: 13

Focus: 17

Intelligence: 20

Wisdom: 20

...

"Just look at that! There are S class hunters here too!" Many people pointed to the where the crowd was gathering.

It was Garen, the S class Paladin. Others were also present. Each class has only one S class rank and they were not replaced for a long time. Only a few were A rank and there were more in B.

They just arrived at the hunter's guild and saw numerous hunters all armored and equipped with weapons. With him the only one who has nothing at all. He immediately went to the market stalls and bought a broad sword. Putting the sheathed weapon on his back waist and then buckled its belt on his body.

The Hero's guild has a vast hall. Also has more rooms for testing the capabilities of one hunter.

Sun Xin went to the registration desk and inquired how to register.

The man in his front was wearing a suit with a bow tie. He has a black pants and was wearing an eyepiece on his left eye. A man in his fifties with white hair and mustache.

"Sir, I would like to register as a Hero. What requirements do I need?" he asked. Minding that he still doesn't know what the requirements were.

"There is nothing needed. Only evidence that you are awakened," he said in a tone that was lifeless. Sun Xin thought that he was doing the same speech at all times when someone was asking.

"Ah, I see. Where can I test it out?" he asked.

"Fill up the information first then we will proceed to the testing area," he replied, hands touching his eyepiece.

Sun Xin filled up the form and then submitted it to the desk. He was immediately instructed to follow him.

"This room is for testing your stats. The next room was for your class and your ranking in prowess. I guess that's it, I will be back on my post." he said then left.

The testing room was having testers for different stats. Also, having each designated person for each single one of them. Xin then proceeded to the testing area.

First was the punching machine. The assigned person then tested him. He has the same uniform as the front desk person.

Xin then readied and clenched his fist. He gripped his hands and made his stance. Thighs slightly bent and then he inhaled air.

Boom!

He punched the punching machine and it moved from its original position into several meters away.

"Nice!" he bellowed.

Next was the sidesteps. He crouched and then in a minute, he sidestepped. Making him do such task made a whooshing sound and blurr. Also making after image while doing so. Air was felt from him.

After a minute, they measured how many times he went back and forth sideways.

The testers were amazed at his performance and then gulped their saliva.

He went to the next test which was the vertical leap. He readied and then when the signal was made, he leaped and made it upwards by several meters.

The next test was the dashing speed. He went to a mini tracking field and they all prepared while in their dashing position.

Ready, go!

Xin then dashed and his speed was like a propelled slingshot. His dash made a booming sound as he left. He made it to the first lap while others were still not halfway yet.

The assigned testers were amazed and their mouths agape. The records were being broken one at a time.

Next was the whack a mole. He grabbed the hammer and then smashed the moles that were popping out.

His smashes were so loud and fast that it made the other testers to look at his test. Others were also disturbed by such sounds.

Next was the thrown ball evasion. He was fired with balls that was propelled with a machine. He has to evade the balls and being hit was game over.

He evaded the balls while sidestepping then the level of the speed of propelling was heightened with each time he passed the level. Up until the highest level. The room was full of balls and the balls bounced on the walls and ceiling. The last level was broken once again.

Next was the treadmill endurance. He jogged on the treadmill and it was getting faster and faster. Making him expend his stamina on the process. He was dashing until the machine broke. His speed and stamina was recorded and it once again broke the record.

He then finished the tests and rested. It was a very tiring process for him. He then waited for his result and then the results was up.

He then went to the testing area for his class. He sat on the chair while facing a table.

He saw a man in a suit and bowtie with eyeglasses.

"Wait? What is your class? What should I write here?" he asked.

Xin was laughing, "I am a Hero that could clone myself. Plus it was rare," Xin said to him.

"I see, okay. But that job class was just support." he asked.

"Yes," replied.

He was tested for his job class, his job class was a support. It was the Support class and was a second line of defense and a support of first line of defence. Now his next test was his combat capabilities or rank.

Specifically the ranks of S class, A rank, B rank, and last, C rank.

He was needed to duel one combat master to evaluate his potential. First test was to defeat the C rank combat master. And so he headed there.