Chapter 5: The Awakening: Status, Skills, Talent and Rivalry

[Name: Gabriel Heart] 

[Class: Cleric] 

[Level: 1, Iron Early Stage] 

[Health Points: 200/200] 

[Mana: 500/500] 

[Magic Attack: 50 – 75] 

[Attributes: STR: 5, AGI: 3, DEX: 8, INT: 15, VIT: 6] 

[Skills: Heal, Fairy Blessing] 

[Talent: Yin Harmony (P)] 

[Equipment: None] 

[Heal Level 1: Restores HP of a single target. When used on Undead, it inflicts Holy property damage equal to the amount of HP restored. 

HP Restored = {(B. level + INT)/2 x Skill Level x 5 x (1 + Healing Effect%) + M. Atk} 

Mana Cost: 30 

Cooldown: 1 Second]

[Fairy Blessing Level 1: Increases the Physical Attack (Magic Attack) of all allies (yourself) by 15% and grants immunity to any negative status. 

Buff Duration: 5 minutes 

Immunity Duration: 10 seconds 

Mana Cost: 200 

Cooldown: 20 seconds]

[Yin Harmony: Any skill cast by the caster will have an opposite effect unless the caster deactivates Yin Harmony. 

Healing = Damage 

Buff = De-buff 

Duration: None 

Cooldown: None]

As Gabriel pondered the potential of Yin Harmony, excitement bubbled up inside him. The idea of such a versatile talent at his disposal sent his mind racing with possibilities. Yin Harmony would allow him to reverse all effects cast by himself, giving him complete control over any situation. What thrilled Gabriel the most was the fact that he could activate and deactivate the talent at will, making it an invaluable asset in any circumstance.

Unable to contain his enthusiasm, Gabriel exclaimed aloud, "This talent should be considered top-tier, don't you think?" His hand shook with excitement, but he quickly composed himself, eager to strategize how best to harness this newfound power.

Gabriel had a keen understanding of talent and its categorization into different levels. According to his knowledge, six levels of talent exist, each distinguished by its rarity and prevalence in the population.

The first level is the White level, the most common talent. Almost everyone possesses this baseline level.

The second level is the Green level, or Magical Level. Approximately 50% of the population has this talent, which sets individuals apart from the White level.

The third level is the Blue level, representing Rare Talent. About 20% of the population falls into this category, making it less common than the Magical Level.

The fourth level is the Orange level, the Epic-Level Talent. Roughly 5% of the population possesses this talent, making it rarer than the previous levels.

The fifth level is the Purple level, known as Legendary Talent. Approximately 1% of the population has this talent, making it extremely rare and highly sought after.

The final level is the Red level, or Divine Talent. This is the rarest and most powerful talent, possessed by only 0.01% of the population.

After recalling these details, Gabriel calmed himself down. He understood that possessing talent alone wasn't enough. To truly excel, one must also master the skills and techniques essential for success. Gabriel resolved to focus on learning and refining his abilities, unleashing his full potential to achieve his goals.

...

"Students, congratulations on successfully completing the awakening ceremony for our class," Mr. Hanz began. "We have 27 out of 55 students who have awakened their talents. For those who have not yet awakened, do not lose hope. You are young and still have a chance to awaken your talents until you reach the age of 19."

"It's important to remember that from the moment you awakened your talents, you have become probationary Orions with extraordinary abilities. Your future, whether as an ordinary person, a low-level Orion, or a hero who fights against waves of monsters and magical beasts, all depends on your performance in the upcoming assessment."

Mr. Hanz's voice took on a serious tone. "Therefore, I urge you to make the most of your abilities and skills. For those who have awakened, in two days, we will conduct an assessment that will serve as your graduation. Before that, it is essential that you understand the abilities of your class and the skills of your teammates."

"I have confidence in your abilities, and I expect you to give your best performance in the assessment. Good luck, and remember, your success depends on your hard work and determination."

As the class ended, Mr. Hanz gathered his belongings and walked out of the classroom. He held the Mana Orb in his hand but kept it hidden from his students. Despite this, he couldn't help but feel pleased that almost half of his class had successfully awakened their respective classes.

Stepping outside, Mr. Hanz hummed a tune, his good mood evident. He felt proud of his students' progress and looked forward to seeing them develop their skills further. The sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze swayed the trees as he walked toward the teachers' quarters, taking a deep breath of fresh air and smiling to himself.

...

**Inside the Classroom**

As Mr. Hanz left the classroom, the students could no longer contain their excitement. Some had finally awakened their abilities and secured the classes they had been hoping for. Joy was evident on their faces as they shared their happiness with their classmates.

Amidst the excitement, Tigram slowly made his way toward Gabriel, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Hey Gabriel," he called out, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Noticing the tension between the two, their classmates began to gather around them, the room filling with whispers and curious glances as they watched the scene unfold. Gabriel, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly stood up. He paused, locking eyes with Tigram, before swiftly gathering his belongings and exiting the room without a word.

The silence that followed was palpable as everyone tried to process what had just happened.

"Damn it!" Tigram cursed, frustration evident in his voice. "Let's see what you can do in the assessment two days from now." His tone carried a hint of anger and resentment, reflecting his growing irritation.

Tigram's face reddened with fury, his eyes glaring menacingly at his classmates. A bulging vein pulsed on his forehead as he shouted, "Whoever dares to help Gabriel in the assessment or forms a party with him...!" He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing in a more menacing tone, "Just make sure I don't find out, because if I do, you'll regret the day you were born!"

His voice echoed through the classroom, leaving his classmates visibly shaken and fearful.

After making his threats, Tigram abruptly stormed out of the room, his group of companions following closely behind.