"What's SSS-rank? Am I like one of the strongest people now." Devon asked.
Stunned Jona replied," Well, yes, in our entire kingdom, there exists only nine magicians with SSS-rank, and they are also the nine archmages in our empire, and then there are eight warriors with SSS-level also called the kingdoms eight Knight captains."
"Huh, what's the difference between the two classes?" Dimitri asked.
"Magicians use mana and's ranked from F-rank to SS-rank. Warriors use aura, like captain Martince over there, and they are ranked from F-level to SS-level. The thresholds are the same for both ranks, just a different way to use their power." Jona explained.
"So, what's SSS-rank?" Devon asked.
"There are some extreme cases where people surpass the level of power and are classed as SSS-rank, however the power difference between those in SSS are bigger than those from, let's say, A and S, since we can't measure the exact amount of power they have."
"Oh, okay, is there any benefits you get as SSS-rank?" Devon asked.
"Any party you have with the guild will immediately be promoted to S-class, the highest rank for parties."
"Okay."
Jona then took out a newly made card for Devon and handed it to him.
"This is your guild card. It can also be used as identification." Jona explained.
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Name: Devon
Age:18
Sex: Male
Height:2,04m
Class: Magician
Rank: SSS
Charlotte then stepped forward," Can I go next?"
Jona hurriedly answered yes and took another magic crystal out and placed it in front of Charlotte.
"Place your hand on the crystal and answer my questions."
"Okay."
"What's your name?"
"Charlotte."
"Sex?"
"Female."
"Class?"
"Magician."
"Okay, the crystal will now measure your class."
Just then, the crystal broke.
"Another SSS!" Jona freaked out attracting everyone's attention.
"Did he just say, SSS." a bystander asked.
Everyone then wanted to step forward to check it out, then one person fell to his knees, followed by the rest who wanted to step forward. On their knees, they only felt one thing, fear. Dimitri released his magic aura, suppressing everyone.
"Tell me, who wanted to step forward?" he asked coldly.
"No one." everyone answered immediately.
"Good." Dimitri said as he released his aura.
Everyone then ran out, leaving only Dimitri, Devon, Charlotte, Martince and Jona.
"You're truly ruthless." Devon sighed.
"Here you are, miss Charlotte." Jona said as he tremblingly handed Charlotte's card to her.
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Name: Charlotte
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Height: 1,68m
Class: Magician
Rank: SSS
"Cool." Charlotte said as she showed her card to Dimitri.
"That's very nice." Dimitri said, patting her head, he then stepped forward, ready to take the test.
"Let's just get this over with." Jona said tiredly as he took out another crystal. Dimitri then put his hand on it and the questioning began.
"Name?"
"Dimitri."
"Sex?"
"Male."
"Class."
"Magician."
Jona then waited three seconds and sure enough, the crystal broke.
"Of course it did." Jona said as he took Dimitri's card, not even excited.
*
Name: Dimitri
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Height: 1,87m
Class: Magician
Rank: SSS
Dimitri took his card and then said to Jona," We would like to form a party."
"Wait, wait, wait, the three of you forming a party. Each one of you are already the strongest adventurers and you want to team up?" Jona asked incredulously.
"Yeah, by the way, what's the rank of the other strongest adventurers." Dimitri asked curiously.
"S-rank. Everyone from S-rank is scouted by the royal family and only a few ever declined. Anyone above S-rank is treated as nobles so none of them refused, so are you sure you want to form a party and not join them" Jona asked.
"We're sure." Dimitri answered for everyone.
"Okay, who's going to be your party leader?"
"Me." Dimitri said immediately.
"Shouldn't you discuss it first?" Jona asked.
Dimitri turned around and looked at the other two," Any objections."
"No." They both answered immediately.
"Great." Dimitri said, then turned back to Jona and said," I will be the leader."
"And what will be your name?" Jona asked defeatedly.
"Forest magicians." Dimitri said, thinking back to the days they lived in the woods.
"Okay, just wait a minute." Jona said as he went to do some paperwork.
After about five minutes he came back with new adventure cards for everyone.
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Name: Dimitri
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Height: 1,87m
Class: Magician
Rank: SSS
Party: Forest magicians
Party rank: S