Damon wasn't the only one surprised by Professor Chrome's high appraisal. For the people of Aetherus, class advancement was not just a measure of power—it was a defining milestone in life. Every individual had the potential to awaken up to seven classes, and with each class advancement, their rank and power increased exponentially.
The first class advancement was pivotal. It determined the foundation of an individual's growth and could be any class: Mage, Knight, Assassin, Healer, and many others. These were the more common classes, shared by countless individuals across the world. However, there was a rare phenomenon known as a Unique Class, where an individual awakened to a class that was entirely their own.