Chapter 60: The Path Awakens — Fates Revealed [5]

Date: 14th Everdusk, 2103

While Lucas remained engrossed in checking his status panel, the third section's teacher, Mr. Helen, had already stepped onto the platform, commanding the attention of his students.

"Alright, students. Let's begin roll call. And remember—no sad faces today," he said with a calm but firm voice. "Recall what I told you before we left the classroom."

His reminder seemed to ease some of the tension hanging in the air, though unease still lingered in many young hearts.

One by one, names were called. One by one, students approached the stage to undergo the class awakening.

Compared to the prior class, Helen's students were showing remarkable results. Out of thirteen students so far, only two had failed. Four had even awakened combat-type classes—two warriors, one archer, and one martial artist.

Then came the fourteenth name.

"Evan!"

Lost in a web of thoughts, Evan didn't react.

A sudden tug on his sleeve pulled him back to reality. He turned to find a classmate motioning frantically.

"…What?" he asked, slightly confused.

The student pointed ahead.

Mr. Helen stood there with arms crossed, irritation etched across his face. "Evan, how long do you intend to daydream? We've been calling you for a while."

Evan scratched the back of his neck with a sheepish smile. "Sorry, sir. I guess I was just... nervous."

"Hmph. Be more mindful, Evan. Life doesn't always offer second chances," Helen said, though there was no real malice in his voice.

He nodded toward the formation area.

{Evan's POV}

Ever since the awakening ceremony began, my mind had been busy spinning—mostly about Lucas.

He'd probably gotten some kind of cheat skill or hidden class. Knowing him, he was likely smiling to himself like he'd just won the lottery.

But before I could entertain that theory any further, I was pulled back to reality—literally.

My name had been called.

I put on an awkward smile and stumbled through a clumsy excuse. Thankfully, Mr. Helen bought it, or maybe he simply understood. Either way, he let me proceed.

I walked toward the formation with calm steps, though I could feel eyes burning into me from every corner of the room.

Let's just get this over with. Whether I get a class or not, I'll manage. No class means no attention. I'm fine with that.

"Place your hand on the crystal," Miriam instructed. "Do not remove it, no matter how it feels."

I nodded quietly.

The surface was cool to the touch—rough yet smooth at the same time. Familiar.

I had done this twice before. I knew what to expect. Or so I thought.

The formation activated.

Mana began surging into me, targeting my lower abdomen. After a few pulses, it crashed against something deep inside—again and again—until finally, the internal barrier shattered.

My mana veins opened.

The moment I realized it, a fiery figure began taking form above me—an ethereal silhouette wielding a blazing blade. Gasps echoed through the crowd.

"Is that… a high-rank Magic Swordsman?"

But just as the apparition solidified, it abruptly shattered.

The image disintegrated into mana dust.

Murmurs broke out. Some questioned the crystal. Others brought up Lucas's earlier anomaly.

But I stood there, puzzled.

Why didn't the system notify me?Where was the usual notification for my awakened class?

Just as Principal Miriam began stepping forward—

FWOOM!

The crystal pulsed again—this time brighter. It was awakening me... again?

I braced myself, preparing for another surge of mana.

But what came next wasn't mana—it was a sound.

{Ding! The Nexus System is booting up...}

{A message for the host has been detected. Click to open.}

I hesitated, but my instincts whispered: Open it.

I couldn't move my body anyway. I felt paralyzed—like my body had been frozen in time.

{Message acknowledged. Opening contents...}

{You have received several gifts from the higher being, #######.}

{Would you like to open the gifts now? Please note: It may interfere with the current class awakening.}

Yes/No

...Yes.

{Opening gifts...}

Gifts received:

<Item: Mask of Concealment>

<Title: Limit Breaker>

<Subclasses: Blacksmith (B) [Locked], Alchemist (S) Rune Enhancer (S?) [Locked]>

<Ability: Elemental Manipulation>

<Talent: Plunder>

<Talent: Infinite Evolution and Enchantment>

<Talent: Transcendent Body [Locked]>

<Talent: Halo of the Luck Goddess [Locked]>

<Talent: Supreme Adaptation [Locked]>

{Warning: Intrusion detected. Class Magic Swordsman (A-Rank) forcibly removed.}

{Initiating new class awakening...}

{Analyzing host compatibility...}

{Current recommended class: too low for host. Choose this class anyway?}

Yes/No

Yes.

{Error. Recommended class forcibly cancelled. Selecting new class…}

…

{Congratulations, host. You have awakened the class—(?)…}

I blinked.

My entire body trembled—not from fear, but sheer disbelief.

What kind of class… what level of absurdity did I just obtain?

My classmates stared, wide-eyed.Even Miriam had paused mid-breath.

Principal Miriam… took a step back.

I was stunned. My lips moved, but no words came out.

This... wasn't just awakening.

This was the beginning of something else.

—To Be Continued—

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