Raven stepped back, his expression unreadable as he processed the information. The atmosphere was thick with tension and awe as the twelve elite candidates took in the revelation of his talents. A mix of admiration, envy, and disbelief spread across their faces.
Raven looked at the glowing screen in front of him, the system he acquired when he was 7, the system that gave him SSS+ talent and the system that gave him strength. He was thankful to the system.
Master Orin was visibly shocked. A talent like SSS+ was extraordinarily rare. The last person to have such a talent had appeared 500 years ago. Even the current strongest in humanity possessed only an SSS talent and power. Realizing the significance of this discovery, Master Orin immediately reported it to the principal. Simultaneously, the members of the guilds and especially Terra Concord quickly relayed the news to their leaders. Unbeknownst to them, several spies from Abyssal Dominion were also present, and they swiftly sent the information to their leader.
In the human domain, many had SSS and SS talent, but most of them never achieved their peak due to the lack of resources. The current leader had an SSS rank talent and reached the peak because of a lucky encounter. Most of the top leaders of humanity were only at SS+, SS, SS-, or S+ ranks. They were the leaders of the human domain. One of the leaders had SSS- talent but was stuck at the SS rank because of the lack of resources.
Thalia Draven, the daughter of the Draven Guild president, was the first to break the silence. "An SSS+ talent? And spatial manipulation?" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with awe and a hint of disbelief. "That's incredible."
Ronald and Nathan, the Starfall Guild twins, exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of shock and amazement. "I didn't expect to see someone with such potential here," Ronald muttered, his voice filled with a mixture of admiration and jealousy. "This is going to make things interesting."
Nathan nodded in agreement, his eyes wide with astonishment. "He's someone to watch out for. An SSS+ talent... It's unheard of in our generation."
Miya Cornwall, the daughter of the Cornwall Guild leader, looked stunned. "What a lucky guy," she said softly, more to herself than anyone else. "Spatial manipulation and an SSS+ talent? This is unreal."
Gabriel, the son of the president of EchoTech Innovations, raised both eyebrows in surprise. "Well, he's certainly going to be the talk of the academy," he said, his tone neutral but his eyes gleaming with intense interest. "I look forward to seeing what he can do."
Raviel Onsmont, the daughter of the best alchemy company, crossed her arms, her expression shifting from shock to contemplation. "He's got the talent, but can he handle the pressure? We'll see if he can live up to his potential."
Alice Stenperf, the daughter of the president of Terra Concord, couldn't hide her excitement. "I've never seen anyone with an SSS+ talent before," she said, her voice filled with genuine admiration and disbelief. "This is going to be amazing!"
Froy Nuballs, the son of the second strongest official in Terra Concord, clenched his fists, his face twisted in jealousy and anger. "So what if he has an SSS+ talent?" he spat, his voice dripping with disdain. "That doesn't mean he'll surpass us."
Alice glanced at Froy, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Don't underestimate him, Froy," she warned. "Talent like that is rare for a reason. He could be a valuable ally or a formidable opponent."
The other elite candidates nodded in agreement, their expressions a mix of respect, curiosity, and envy. The revelation of Raven's talents had shifted the dynamics, and each of them knew that the competition had just become much more intense.
Froy's friends, equally consumed by jealousy, joined in the disparaging comments.
"Yeah, right," one of them scoffed. "An SSS+ talent won't help him if he doesn't know how to use it."
Another added, "Just because he got lucky with his talent doesn't mean he's skilled. We'll see how he handles the real challenges."
"He's just a commoner," sneered a third. "He doesn't belong here with us."
Their words were filled with bitterness, a stark contrast to the respectful curiosity of the other elite candidates.
Master Orin's voice broke through the chatter, restoring order. "Next candidate, step forward!"
The next participants moved forward, each placing their hands on the TalentEcho device. One by one, their talents were revealed, some met with cheers and others with sighs of disappointment. Each revelation added to the growing tension and anticipation in the courtyard.
The first to step forward was Thalia Draven. The device scanned her hand, and her stats appeared:
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**[Thalia Draven]**
**[Age: 16]**
**[Talent: SS+]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Wind]**
**[Agility: E+]**
**[Strength: E]**
**[Mana: E+]**
**[Charm: A]**
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"SS+ talent and wind affinity," murmured Master Orin, nodding in approval. "Impressive."
Next were the Starfall twins. Ronald stepped forward first:
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**[Ronald Starfall]**
**[Age: 17]**
**[Talent: SS]**
**[Rank: E]**
**[Affinity: Fire]**
**[Agility: E]**
**[Strength: E]**
**[Mana: E]**
**[Charm: B+]**
---
Then Nathan:
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**[Nathan Starfall]**
**[Age: 17]**
**[Talent: SS]**
**[Rank: E]**
**[Affinity: Fire]**
**[Agility: E]**
**[Strength: E]**
**[Mana: E]**
**[Charm: B+]**
---
"Both have SS talent and fire affinity," Master Orin noted. "Remarkable coordination."
Miya Cornwall was next:
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**[Miya Cornwall]**
**[Age: 17]**
**[Talent: SS-]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Earth]**
**[Agility: E-]**
**[Strength: E+]**
**[Mana: E]**
**[Charm: A-]**
---
"SS- talent and earth affinity," Master Orin said, impressed. "Strong and resilient."
Gabriel from EchoTech Innovations stepped up:
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**[Gabriel]**
**[Age: 16]**
**[Talent: S+]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Technology]**
**[Agility: E-]**
**[Strength: E-]**
**[Mana: E+]**
**[Charm: A+]**
---
"A rare technology affinity," Master Orin commented. "Innovative and unique."
Raviel Onsmont followed:
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**[Raviel Onsmont]**
**[Age: 16]**
**[Talent: SS]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Alchemy]**
**[Agility: E]**
**[Strength: E-]**
**[Mana: E]**
**[Charm: B]**
---
"SS talent and alchemy affinity," Master Orin observed. "A natural alchemist."
Alice Stenperf was next:
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**[Alice Stenperf]**
**[Age: 18]**
**[Talent: SSS]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Light]**
**[Agility: E+]**
**[Strength: E]**
**[Mana: E+]**
**[Charm: S]**
---
"SSS talent and light affinity," Master Orin said, nodding. "A beacon of hope."
Froy Nuballs followed reluctantly:
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**[Froy Nuballs]**
**[Age: 17]**
**[Talent: S]**
**[Rank: E+]**
**[Affinity: Darkness]**
**[Agility: E]**
**[Strength: E-]**
**[Mana: E-]**
**[Charm: C+]**
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"S talent and darkness affinity," Master Orin remarked. "Potential for great power."
The remaining elite candidates stepped forward one by one, each revealing their impressive stats. The tension in the courtyard grew as the talents and potentials of each candidate were laid bare.
As the trials continued, the candidates were put through a series of rigorous physical and magical tests. They were assessed on their agility, strength, and mana control. Each test was designed to push them to their limits, revealing their true capabilities and potential.
Lyranthor watched from the sidelines, his mind still buzzing from the revelation of Raven's SSS+ talent. He knew he would be tested in the stalls later, away from the immediate scrutiny of the elite candidates. This gave him a chance to prepare himself mentally and physically for the challenges ahead.