The Awakening of Talents

The creature, still floating in the room, solemnly reveals the verdict: "Immortality!" The words echo through the room, leaving everyone stunned and in awe. Derek's wish has been granted with an extraordinary blessing that transcends human understanding.

"What? By the Emperor! A talent lost from the golden age of humanity!" exclaims the priest, visibly impressed by Derek's rare talent.

Lord Kaloch can't contain his satisfaction and laughs loudly, proud of his son who has just demonstrated such an exceptional talent. His voice echoes through the room, filling it with a triumphant tone.

"My son is a genius! There's no need to explain to the peasants the functionality of this talent. Let's continue with the ceremony!" declares the Lord, proud of his heir's achievement.

Johnny, watching everything with keen eyes, can't contain his inner enthusiasm. "What do you mean, a talent for immortality? Can he heal fatal wounds? Or when he dies, does he instantly reincarnate in some place? This world has just won my heart!" he thinks, marveling at the possibilities that such a talent could offer. Derek's talent is like a glimpse into a magical world full of mysteries and possibilities beyond his imagination.

"I'm next! My name is Sabrina!" announces the girl with courage, advancing toward the crystal with admirable determination in her eyes.

"Warming!" declares the creature, revealing Sabrina's potential.

The priest, examining the young girl's magical aura, seems to ponder for a moment before delivering the news. "I'm sorry, dear. Your ability has low combat potential, but it can be valuable for other purposes."

Lord Kaloch, ever alert to opportunities, interjects. "My servant has a similar power but is overwhelmed with duties in my castle. Fear not, Sabrina, for I shall offer you work in my castle."

Sabrina lets out a sigh, her feelings a mix of surprise and gratitude. She bows slightly in thanks to her lord, relieved to have such a promising future ahead.

"I'm next! My name is Augusto!" announces the boy with confidence, approaching the crystal.

"Geokinesis!" reveals the creature after Augusto's touch.

The priest, aware of the potential of this talent, shares his knowledge. "Wow! Incredible! Geokinesis is a blessing that holds great value for both agriculture and construction. Additionally, it can be used in warfare strategies, like setting traps and building barricades."

Lord Kaloch shows his interest. "I intend to place him under the command of one of my highest-ranking subordinates."

The priest, however, intervenes, reminding of his commitment to the Holy Church. "Lord, I'm sorry, but he will serve the Holy Church as part of their regional tribute for the ritual."

The news divides the children, who, as they look at Augusto, feel a mix of envy and curiosity about what awaits him in his service to the Church.

Johnny closes his eyes, and in the church's silence, his thoughts echo. "The human world is ruled by two powers: the church and the nobility, with the Holy Church being the greater power. Similar to the medieval European period, with a subtle difference, something akin to magic, divine powers, monsters, and other creatures actually exist!"

As more children go through the process, Johnny, sitting among them, begins to ponder. He gives up the idea of escape, realizing that the rewards outweigh the risks. The opportunity to gain a power is so fantastic and unimaginable that even for someone coming from a modern world, it arouses deep interest. However, his greatest fear persists: the revelation of his identity as a transmigrator, a foreign alien in a world that is not his own.

Johnny, feeling a mixture of anxiety and excitement, cautiously walks toward the unidentified object. His eyes are fixed on the floating creature, and his heart beats fast in his chest as he slowly reaches his hand toward the mysterious crystal.

"Pocket space," murmurs the creature the moment Johnny's hand makes contact with the surface of the crystal.

The priest and Lord Kaloch exchange surprised looks. Johnny's ability is not only unique but unexpected. There's no mention of this capability in books or records from the past.

The tension in the air increases as everyone in the church looks at Johnny with curiosity and, in some cases, envy. His ability is an enigma, an additional piece in an already complicated puzzle. Johnny, in turn, can barely contain his own curiosity about what this unusual ability holds for him in the future.

"What does this mean?" several children question, with curious and puzzled looks.

Father Cicero scratches his beard as he attempts to explain Johnny's enigmatic ability. "I remember now! It's a very rare ability, though low in combat value. The Human Emperor used to call this a 'cursed ability' because of the great losses the empire suffered when it emerged in the early days of its foundation."

The children exchange glances, clearly intrigued. Most of them are confused, trying to grasp the meaning behind these words. Lord Kaloch, observing the expressions of his young subjects, decides to step in.

"Come on, children. Let me explain further. A long time ago, when the Human Empire was in its foundation, abilities like Johnny's were viewed with suspicion. They were feared and labeled as 'cursed' because they challenged the natural order of things. However, that doesn't mean these abilities are useless. In fact, they can be extremely effective in specific situations."

The children look at Lord Kaloch, their eyes gleaming with growing understanding, although the mystery surrounding Johnny's power still remains. However, Lord Kaloch's explanation has brought some clarity and lightened the atmosphere in the medieval church.

"Well, it's not a state secret, after all," the priest continues, "The Human Emperor, when he discovered a man with a similar talent, was amazed by the possibilities. He could carry incalculable wealth with him, provide food for his army since nothing rotted in his presence, and even hold most of the military arsenal under his care. It's as if 90% of the empire's fortune was stored with that man until... that day."

A child can't contain their curiosity and shouts, "What happened on that day?"

Father Cicero proceeds with his solemn explanation: "This ability, my dear children, is known as 'The Heresy of Enkidu.' During one of the audacious conquest expeditions in the infernal territory, the bearer of the Pocket Space suffered a terrible betrayal by his right-hand man, Enkidu, a true heretic. Enkidu not only betrayed the Human Emperor but brutally murdered his bearer, leading to the loss of access to the military resources and supplies that were under his control."

"This betrayal had devastating consequences. The Human Emperor, who found himself deep in demon territory with his armies, suffered the most humiliating defeat of his life. The losses were catastrophic, leading to the annihilation of the entire expedition and leaving the Emperor himself gravely wounded. His injuries were so severe that he remains in an uncertain state, hanging between life and death to this day."

"With the weakened army and without our supreme leader, the Empire fragmented into various smaller kingdoms. However, the Emperor still sits on the throne, weakened but eagerly awaiting the emergence of his true successor, the one who can restore the Empire to its former glory."

The priest's words echo in the medieval church, and the children's eyes are filled with a new understanding of the importance and complexity of abilities like Johnny's. As the story of the "Heresy of Enkidu" unfolds, knowledge of the past influences the fate of everyone present.

The lord and the father engage in a discussion while the children, including Johnny, watch attentively, curious to understand how events will unfold.

The lord, with a thoughtful expression, questions, "Do provisions not spoil in this storage space?"

The priest, showing concern, replies, "According to the sacred literature, provisions do not spoil. However, it's essential to remember that this gift can only store non-living objects. Therefore, my lord, I wouldn't advise using the boy for such purposes, due to the risks of potential losses."

The priest's suggestion creates palpable tension in the room, leaving all doubts about the child's fate.

"I see..." the lord says, his voice heavy with tension as he considers the priest's suggestion of executing Johnny.