"Ivan? Are you sure about working with me at the construction tommorow?, you might be unable to bear such tiring task." Kim was looking at me with genuine concern.
Replying with determination and compassion."I know I have been sheltered, fed and spending life comptably, but that was just the past, and now I need a job, so please accept my request."
The reason for that is I'm only 18 years old, and I have been living comptably my whole life, asking for such request is just the same as lowering my pride.
Kim replied knowingly as he began to turn his back. "meet me at the construction tommorow be prepared, labour is not the same as doing homeworks."
"Thank you.. Kim."
The smile I had conjured up while conversing slowly disappeared, now that my father who singlehandedly raised me despite all the trouble was in a coma, with no financial support or close relatives I have no choice but to pay for the medical bills myself,
After that bus accident my relentless and admirable father, was left into such a state, life truly have no fairness. "Dad I promised you, I will take care of you from now on."
Crack!
A rift suddenly appeared where I was standing, helplessly falling into the void.
"F*ck!" What the hell is this.
System- congratulations for being chosen into exploring the void.
What is the void what the hell are these things.
My inner monologue was cut short, as my consciousness was fading.
I woke up in such unfamiliar sorounding, filled with lush greenery and looming mystery.
System- welcome 100 universal candidates, as of now you will be given the task of defeating the dark lord and cleaning this wretched world, GOOD LUCK!.
what even is this mysterious hologram that appeared out of nowhere, and what is this place.
"Ho ho, sacrificing the life of 100 royal class mage to summon 100 heroes truly is worth it, HAHAHAHA."
amidst my slowly recovering consciousness, I can almost clearly see such a bloody scene 100 people in black robes have been beheaded, and a laughter of a man seated a top, it felt annoying but I was helpless.
I can hear them clearly yet I was immobile, my hearing was clear yet I can still see almost nothing.
"relocate my precious summoned heroes into the throne room."
"Yes your highness."
I can hear the chanting of mysterious and undecipherable words.
"???¿????¿?????¿????."
Woop!
After fully recovering my consciousness, and now I was in a magnificent throne hall.
I can clearly see an old man seated in a
throne hall speak authoritively.
"Welcome to clainsiva our saviors."
Around me were thousands of people, probably having the same fate as me.
The king gave his formal introduction, about how we heroes are destined to purged the dark lord out of existence, he also introduce us with the hero ranking system, ranging from one star and the highest being eight stars, talents also plays big roles with our potential and development, talents also have their own respected rankings, ranging from bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, royal, apex, and the transcendence and only 3 humans in history have been blessed with Transcendence talent, the knight hero Jarvis, the first emperor luthor, the divine arch mage Merlin, the heavenly demon of the eastern continent, and finally the holy saint of the divine church Penelope.
A crowd of weirdly dressed individuals suddenly made theyre way, the king only glance at them knowingly and made an order.
"The talent appraisal will now begin, based on the talent ranking we will reward special privilege, but don't worry we won't be too cruel on low talent heroes either, summoning you here is our responsibility and we will take care of everything."
Crowds of people after fully gaining consciousness began to protest, but they were cut short by the magicians instructing them to place they're hands a top the altar.
"Hero number 1 George rowell- silver level talent blessing of Fafnir."
A large hologram appeared right above the awakening altar showing information about the contestants talents.
Blessing of Fafnir, grants the wielder the blessing of the sacred wolf, immensely increasing speed and agility.
I was contestant 34 it won't be too long until it's my turn.
All of the other heroes from 1-26 either received silver, gold, and platinum rank talents, and the magicians would just gave them a stoic expression asking for the next contestant to go on.
That cycle was cut short when contestant number 27 walked in.
"Hero number 27 Fyodor wisborn- royal ranked talent, moon weaver.
Moon Weaver, grants the wielder massive boost in physical capability, and magical intuition, also communicate and manipulate the power of the moon spirits.
The appraiser finaly showed a rare smile and acknowledgement.
The other heroes were also in awe, but Fyodor doesn't seem to care, I can't read his expression either.
and from 27-33 nothing worthwhile happen.
Hero 34 Ivan evankov- diamond ranked talent, indomitable human spirit.
Indomitable human spirit, those who have the determination and will, can conquer the darkness without light, the boost in physicality and magic is based on the users will, and growth.
The appraiser just nodded at me and told the next person to come.
After that the magicians guided me into the next ground, it was a weapon altar, this relics that have been sealed into magical boxes, are the weapons of the former heroes since every 100 years a new dark lord will revive and purge this world into darkness, multiple attempt of hero summoning was conducted within empires, the weapon will radiate light when in contact with it's destined host, the origin of the magical weapons are not yet clear, some say the first generation empire found this relics lying inside the abyssal ruins, or they were given by the goddess as protection against darkness.
"Good luck A rank contestant Ivan." The magician smiled cheerfully as he instructed me to head deeper into the chambers and find my destined weapon.
Many weapons were left scattered, golden clad swords and armors, all of them were magnificent, but when I tried touching a glistening and ethereal sword, a mysterious energy repelled me from getting closer.
"Well I guess, that gorgeous dark looking sword is not for me." I was quite disappointed since that claymore looked like something a main character would use.
Finally after going through the last chamber, I felt a special connection with one of the weapons, it was a great-sword it's appearance not shabby nor fancy, something that is just up to standard.
When I was about to leave the weapon chamber I recognized someone, it was Fyodor wisborn, he was holding a dagger radiating some supernatural purple power, I don't know anything about weapons but that probably is top tier.
Fyodor after noticing me staring at his weapon gave me a reassuring smile then said. "Good weapon you've got right there, I can feel that your sword is quite special."
This sword looked mediocre in every way possible, but since one of the top talents said it's special they're might be something hidden with this sword.
"Thanks for the compliment but yours radiate such mysterious energy that it felt like suffocating."
Fyodor responded while admiring his daggers. "I recently just binded a contract the moonlight fairy, she resides inside the daggers, after making a contract I can feel my affinity with moonlight much more stronger."
Wait what there are magical beings residing inside of these weapons?, I need to ask how to form a contract I can't lag behind.
"Fyodor how did you form a contract?."
Fyodor answered with. "I have no clear answer to that, but I think when the residing spirit of the weapon, find you worthy enough to be its wielder it will voluntarily make you enter a mysterious realm where you can meet the spirit."
A loud voice suddenly echoed, it was the voice of the king. "If all heroes are done choosing their respected weapon, go back into the throne hall, we will be announcing the hero ranking."