I split this one into 2 parts, since it seems long.

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CHAPTER 3 – Awakening 1st Part

I walk towards fortune teller place. As usual, there's a line for it. I also go into queue line.

10 minutes later, my turn arrived. The place seems small and dark. There's only enough lighting to light the table. Behind the table, a silhouette can be seen. An old woman with a crooked back and a stick in her left hand.

"Welcome, young traveler. What brought you here?"

'She speaks so fast'

"My name is Ren, and I come seeking direction from a wise one."

"I see, then please go inside."

Even with polite speech, the NPC still react the same.

About 10 steps from the table, there's a door. Granny puts her hand on the door and start chanting something.

The door opens with a flash. Granny gestured me to go in. The inside of the room is so dark, you can't even see your own hand. A moment later, the door is closed, then a voice come out.

"Welcome to the gate of trial."

A gate as big as the castle gate appeared suddenly in front of me. It radiates a bright golden light.

After the voice goes silent, the gate opened. A blinding light flashed and my surrounding scenery changed.

I seem to be teleported to a training ground. In front of me, a lot of weapons were laid out. A big guy is walking toward me. He's wearing a steel plate and carrying a spear.

"I am Gordon, I'll be your instructor for today."

He reached out his hand.

'Handshake?'

When I reached out my hand, he grabbed it and he threw me! What a despicable bastard.

"Always be vigilant. You never knew when the enemy will strike."

"Yes sir!"

"Pick your weapon, young one. Pick anything you like and come at me."

'He's taunting me! Stay calm... Calm... '

Clear mirror, still water (meikyo shisui). The proverb pop out of my mind.

If I want to be a mage, the best way to do this is picking staff or rod. But I want speed. Normal mage usually has slow movement, because they're dependent on their magics.

'The more I think about it, the more unnecessary things pop out. Screw this, I'll just copy what he used.'

Gordon is wielding a spear, and I too choose a spear.

I focused all my attention watching his every movement. Every time he moved, I copied it.

"Boy, don't you underestimate me!"

He sprinted and do a lunge, of course I won't do the same. I tried to parry using my spear, but the moment his spear was deflected, he turned his body and did a spinning slash.

'Wooaahh... he's using momentum! This bastard is skilled.'

One, two, three hits combo unleashed before he stopped. From spinning slash, he slashed one more times and ended it with a thrust. I was thrown about 2 or 3 meters across the field.

"Stand up, boy! Come at me."

This time, he took a defensive posture.

'Let's see how you deal with your own skill.'

I take a deep breath. I sprinted and lunged at him. He thrust his spear in my direction, trying to force me to release my grip. Using my left foot as a centre, I do a pivot turn and do a cross slash and ended it with a stab to his chest. Then I release my breath.

"Hooo, you're quite skilled. Your base is so-so, but you executed that one perfectly."

He's smiling. He put his spear down and draw a sword from the weapon stack. He throws one near my feet and pull another one for himself.

"Let's try the sword. Pick it up."

I was going to pick up the sword, but I remember his words. Always be vigilant. I pick up the sword, never losing eye contact with him. This time, he smiled and waited until I get into position before starting.

A single leap is all he need to cover the distance between us. He slashed vertically downward and I block it. I dropped on one knee. His strength is overwhelming. It seems I can't push his sword away, so I roll on the ground to the side.

"If you face an enemy with greater strength, use his power against him."

I do the same thing by leaping toward him and slash my sword vertically downward. He positioned his sword diagonally and block my attack with the tip of his sword. The moment our sword came into contact, his sword quickly do a 360 spin with the boost of hit. It hit me right in the grip and I lost my sword.

'Oh a counter can be done like this!'

After that, the training continues with every type of weapon. At the end of the training, Gordon speaks.

"It's rare to see someone with much passion as you are. How about becoming my disciple?"

Do you want to change class to Vanguard?YesNo

'Meatshield! There's no way I'd pick this.'

"No. I don't like to fight in the frontline."

"I see, hmmm. Well, I don't mind either you become this or that. Here's your letter of recommendation. Bring it to the Garrison head."

"Thank you."

"Wait, before you go, pick one as a present."

As he said that, a list of skills appeared in front of me. It's the skills that I performed while training.

[Cross Slash+]

Perform a three hits combo. 3% extra damage on 3rd strike.[Spin Counter]

Perform a spinning movement to counter enemy attack.[Twin Fang]

Shoot two arrows at the same time.[Shield Bash]

Perform a hit with equipped shield. (15% chance to stun enemy)[Flash Thrust]

Perform a dashing stab. (5% damage increase depending on your speed status)[Swordmanship (Junior)]

Allow you to link sword skill with normal attack. Damage penalty 50%[Mimic]

Use an active skill copied from your opponent with 20% reduced effect.[Copycat (1 slot)]

Copy your opponent skill and use it as your own.

Unlock requirement : [Keen Eye] proficiency : 100%

'Swordmanship sounds great, but this copycat skill. What makes it different to mimic?'

There is "1 slot" written next to it. It's hidden skill, so it should be useful. If this 1 slot means I can saved a copy skill, my future is limitless.

I select the copycat button and press it. The skill registered.

Skill Name:CopycatSkill Rank:BeginnerSkill Type:UniqueSkill Level:10%Expect the unexpected.

Copy your opponent skill and use it as your own.

Empty Slot

After checking the skill, a bright light flashed. I was teleported back to the fountain. Then I checked my quest info.

Finding the Perfect Job

Find the mentors spread around the Town of Cross.

*Talk to the Sword Master Alan (Cleared)

*Talk to the Bow Master Kyle (Cleared)

*Talk to the Head Priest John (Cleared)

*Talk to the Fortune Teller Cecilia (Cleared)

*Talk to the Garrison Commander Fred

*Rewards : +40 EXP

I head toward the garrison camp. Sir Fred is sitting near the flag.

“Excuse me, sir.”

“What is it, young traveller?”

“I was asked to bring this letter to you.”

I pulled out the letter from my inventory and gave it to him. He opened it nonchalantly and read it in about 3 seconds.

“So, are you here to change your class?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Here’s your affinity report.”

A window appeared in front of me.

Class Affinity ReportName :RenRace :Half ElfAssessmentAffinityClose Combat70%Range Combat60%Offense80%Defense40%Support95%Physical65%Magic99%WeaponSword

Spear

Bow

OrbExtra ReportKeen Eye Proficiency : 100%Class RecommendationRanger

Magician

PriestInstructor NoteThis guy makes excellent Scout!

‘As expected, Ranger is the recommended class.’

Just because I had a good vision, doesn’t mean I wish to be a scout. I already decided to become a magician.

“I want to become a magician, Sir.”

“Hmmm, it’s your choice. Don’t regret it, young one. If you want to become a magician, go see Magister Ellen on room 203 at the inn.”

“Thank you, Sir.”

I was about to walk away, when Sir Fred called me.

“Wait, give this letter along with the report to her. It will benefit you.”

“Yes sir.”

I make my way towards the inn on the second floor of the tavern. It’s noon, but the tavern is filled with townspeople drinking some liquid that looks like a beer. I ignored them and proceed toward room 203 and start knocking on the door.

*Tok...tok...tok...

“...”

“...”

“Wait a minute.”

A rustling sound can be heard from the inside. Is she cleaning her room? Is she expecting someone? A nerd lab where everything is a mess. The more I think about it, the wilder my imagination goes.

A while later, the door opened. A redhead appeared, long hair and bright green eyes. Her body is slim but taller than me. Then my sight fall on two big mounts in her chest area. It’s big.

“Yes, what can I help you with?”

“...”

“...”

I’m not expecting a big breasted beautiful redhead to be my mentor. I was starring at the twin mounts looking dumbfounded.

‘No, no, no, no, I’m not Yuu.’

I’m shaking my head to get that image out of my focus and look at her in the eye.

“Greeting, Ms. Ellen. My name is Ren and I’d like to change my class.”

“A person with proper ethic. Very good. Come on in.”

Now that I got a good look, she looks very sexy wearing a bright red dress with a deep cut.

‘I found a perfect f*p material!’

“Show me your report.”

I give her my class affinity report, along with a letter from Sir Fred.

“Oh, a letter of recommendation. It’s quite rare to see Fred recommend someone. Let’s see.”

She took a while to read my report and the letter. And I’m just sitting here immersed in my imagination thinking about tonight. *(If You Know What I Mean)

“Okay, let me just take my crystal ball... hmm where is it. I know I put it somewhere in here.”

“...”

“Oh, here it is. Now, put your hand on the crystal ball.”

As soon as I put my hand on the crystal ball, it glows bright blue and then red. The colours stay for a while before dispersing into light particle. Suddenly a window appeared in front of me.

Choose your desired class

Sorcerer

A magician adept in element manipulation.

[Blessed with a high proficiency in offense magic.

Some of the spells have a long casting time, but powerful effect.

*You can only master one element and not allowed to learn conflicting element spells.Elementalist

A magician adept in mana manipulation.

Blessed with a high proficiency in mana control.

Capable of learning non-element spells, but can’t learn 5th tier spells and up.

*Can learn 4th tier elemental spells.Shaman

A magician adept in providing support.

Blessed with a high proficiency in status buff.

Most of the spells have a wide area effect, but not powerful.

*Lack the means of offensive spells, but can stack his buff up to 3x.Battle Mage

A magician adept in close combat.

Blessed with a wide range of spells.

Most of the spells have short range, but quick casting time.

*No wide area spell.All classes are allowed to learn up to 2nd tier element spells, with the exception of Elementalist.

I pick Elementalist for 1 reason, Mana Control. With the ability of copycat, I’d be able to learn Sorcerer spells. In the future, I’ll be able to overpower the other mage class.

End of Chapter 3

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