Imperial Avalon, Year 3025. City of Dawn: Aurora Secondary School.
Many third-year students were gathered in the school auditorium. Being one of the most prestigious schools in the city, the auditorium could accommodate tens of thousands of people at the same time.
On the stage, teachers and school leaders were gathered for this important day. Every year, on this same day, thousands of 16-year-olds go through the job change ceremony.
"Now I will invite our principal to give a speech. After that, we can start the awakening ceremony." The teacher responsible for presiding over the ceremony was full of smiles as he made inviting gestures towards a middle-aged man with a robust body and a sharp aura around him.
The principal got up from his seat and walked to the center of the stage. When he took the position at the center, the teacher handed him the microphone, bowing respectfully before leaving and giving space to the principal.
After picking up the microphone, the principal stepped forward, sweeping everyone with his gaze. Opening a smile, he began his speech.
" My dear students and teachers, I am very happy because today many of you will awaken your talents and change jobs. But before that, let me introduce myself: for those who don't know me, I am Julius Smith, principal of Aurora Secondary School..."
While the principal was speaking, in the background, a handsome young man with black hair and eyes, brown skin, and 1.85m in height, had his mind wandering elsewhere. His name is Natanael Marques, but everyone calls him Natan.
But what nobody knows is that the original Natan was so excited that he ended up dying of a heart attack, and another person with the same name took over his body. Luckily, he also inherited the original's memories, allowing him to understand the world's situation.
What made him uncomfortable was that, in this world, he still had a family. In his world, he was an orphan and never had contact with family affection. Besides his parents, he has two beautiful and strong twin sisters, who are actually not blood sisters.
Natan was lost in thought when a hand stretched out from behind his shoulder. Coming back to himself, he turned his head and saw a chubby figure standing with a smile on his face. This figure had black hair and eyes, fair skin, and was 1.75m in height, being a little shorter than Natan.
"Hey, did something happen? You seem distracted!" he said as he sat next to Natan.
"I'm fine, I was just thinking about some things, but your face doesn't look good." Natan noticed the dark circles under his friend's eyes.
"I'm very nervous, I couldn't sleep last night. So, what were you thinking?" Jonas replied, showing his tired face.
This chubby man was his best friend, Jonas Smith. Looking at his friend, Natan replied:
"Nothing much, I was just thinking about what kind of profession and talent I'll awaken today!" Natan said superficially.
In his memories, Jonas and he have known each other since childhood. They were born in the same village and got into a lot of trouble as kids.
"I think the same way" Jonas said and continued talking.
"It's not like we can choose, but if it were possible, I would like to have the profession of alchemist" he said with furrowed brows.
Natan could only sigh. In this world, jobs are divided into combat professions and life professions. There are also unique professions, and talents have their own rankings: F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS. It's said that above SSS there is SSR, but so far the existence of someone who has awakened it has never been confirmed.
What differentiates one professional from another, even if they have the same profession, is talent. For example, two people may awaken to the warrior profession, but one has the talent "strength increase" and the other "great strength increase." The difference is in the word "great," which shows that "great strength increase" is better than "strength increase."
While thinking, the principal finished his speech and the teacher took his place on the stage.
"Now we will start the awakening ceremony. When your name and class are called, you can come to the stage to awaken your talent and change Jobs" said the teacher, walking to the corner of the stage. A 2-meter high pillar with an embedded crystal ball rose from the floor.
"WOW, finally, I was anxious"
"I hope I'm not the first, I'm very nervous."
"I wonder what talent and profession the goddess will awaken"
"Goddess Sara will surely awaken an S-rank talent and a hidden profession"
Hearing the students' conversation, Natan couldn't help but look in one direction. In his memories, Natan and Sara had a very close relationship in childhood, but due to some circumstances, the two drifted apart.
"Let's start! First, Lucas Rocha, class 1-A"
Hearing the teacher's voice, a young man wearing extravagant clothes, with several rings and gold chains, puffed out his chest and walked towards the stage with a smug smile on his face. Many people suddenly felt like hitting someone. How can someone be so arrogant? Lucas is the son of one of the richest families in the city, and he always had this personality that makes everyone feel like hitting him. But besides this strange behavior, he doesn't go around causing trouble for others.
Climbing the stairs, Lucas walked to the front of the pillar and extended his hand, placing it on the crystal. Instantly, the crystal emitted a light, and shortly after the teacher announced:
"Lucas, awakened to the profession: cook, talent: Master of Cooking (Rank C)"
Without waiting for anyone to ask him to step down, Lucas turned and left, but his arrogance did not diminish at all.
"The profession of cook is not bad, and the talent is also good. He can cook Rank-C dishes" commented one of the teachers.
The ceremony continued, one student after another awakening their talent and changing jobs. Even though some people have awakened to combat professions, no talent above Rank-C has appeared.
"I'm very nervous, our turn will come soon" Jonas's voice sounded beside him. He was also nervous, wanting to go up immediately and experience firsthand what it's like to awaken. In his previous life, he liked manga, anime, and web novels. Sometimes he wished to be reborn in a fantasy world and gain cheat powers or awaken the system.
" Next, Sara Collins, Class 1-C"
Everyone looked in one direction, where a girl as beautiful as an elf, 1.70m in height, with black hair, blue eyes, and smooth white skin, was. She was truly beautiful. The title of goddess was not in vain, and she walked gracefully. Even Natan couldn't help but take a few glances.
When she reached the front of the pillar, she turned towards the teachers and the principal, showing respect. After greeting everyone, she extended her delicate hand to the crystal. When her hand touched it, a light exploded from the pillar. It was so strong that the entire amphitheater was covered by this light. Everyone was surprised, even the principal couldn't help but stand up. Other teachers also stood up. This glow only appears when someone is about to awaken an S-rank talent or higher, along with a hidden profession.
When someone awakens an S-rank talent or higher, the chances of awakening a hidden profession increase. And everyone was anxious to see the result that would come out of it.
A moment later, the light receded and the information appeared. The announcing teacher couldn't help but pause and swallow hard. What he saw was beyond imagination. It was very hard to believe, but he had to contain himself and force himself to calm down. He could only look at the principal, asking for instructions, as he was powerless about it. It was shocking, but he waited to see if he could announce it or not. He saw the principal nod. Clearing his throat, he spoke aloud, but everyone noticed that his voice was a little trembling.
"Sara Collins awakened to the profession..."
He paused for a moment. He knew that after today, the whole world would be in an uproar because of this young girl. He believed that some big shot would want to accept her as a disciple.