Since childhood, I listened to stories of heroes. I always dreamed of becoming like them. I believe that one day, like those legendary heroes, I will write my name into history. Because of that, since childhood, I enrolled in the Celaria Academy. To awaken the Hero profession.
By the way, forgive me, I did not introduce myself. My name is Conan. I come from a poor farmer family. My father was a farmer engaged in agriculture. When I was 3 years old, my mother died from a severe illness. I am the only child of the family. Because of that, my father always supported me in chasing my dreams.
Now, let's return to the topic.
Everyone, even my teachers, believed that I would awaken a rare profession. I was the most popular student in the academy. There were many girls around me who loved me. At the same time, there were also those who were jealous of me, of course. But I did not get close to any of those girls. Because my lover was Rose, the most beautiful girl in the academy. Long chestnut hair, an attractive body figure, blue eyes, white skin, a kind girl.
We loved each other very much. We made many plans about the future. We shared our desires and dreams I always believed I would be a hero. Rose wanted me to take her with me on adventures when I became a Hero. And I had given her my word.
Anyway, let's not drift away from the topic.
Finally, after studying in the academy for 5 years, we reached the age of 20, and graduation welcomed us. That great day. Today, everyone will obtain their professions according to the results of their education in their lives. Everyone can choose a profession only once. More precisely, we do not choose. The aura inside us awakens the suitable profession for everyone.
That day, I remember it like yesterday. Everyone was lined up in order. The end of the line could not be seen. There were many graduates that year.
Professions are divided into 5 groups. Common, Intermediate, Rare, Legendary, and Divine level. Common professions are very widespread. The ordinary professions we know. For example, you can learn blacksmithing and become a blacksmith, but if you awaken the blacksmith profession we call common profession, you will become a very experienced blacksmith. It is the ordinary profession we know. But upper level. Still, after so much hardship in the academy, it is not worth it.
Think of Intermediate profession as one class above Common. In short, you do not need to forge iron to make a sword. And the things you make are higher quality. Rare professions are warrior, mage, assassin, tank, etc. In short, everything needed for the battlefield. Everyone believed I would awaken this profession.
Legendary profession is the abilities possessed only by Heroes. The upper level of Rare profession. Divine level profession almost does not exist. Only in history, since powers above Legendary profession were encountered once or twice, this level was created. There may be hope that such a power will appear again, but what can we do, it does not exist.
The worst thing is that you may not obtain any profession at all. As I said, everything is measured by the user's aura. But this does not apply to me. After all, I am very talented.
Everyone approached the large transparent crystal standing in front of us one by one and extended their hand toward it. The stronger the crystal shined, the higher the profession level. Everyone obtained their professions one by one.
Rose's turn came. The academy head, the old white-bearded, white-haired Roderic Fenmar, called out from the podium above the crystal:
"Rose Calvess, approach the crystal."
At that moment, the crystal emitted a powerful light. Roderic's eyes shined.
"First Rare level profession, Sword Master."
Everyone was shocked in astonishment. Rose could not contain her happiness.
Roderic looked at Rose and said:
"Your profession is Rare level. Because of that, on behalf of the academy, you will go directly to the palace to receive powerful training. Of course, this is something according to your own will."
Rose said happily without thinking:
"I accept."
Roderic said:
"Very good. The future of our kingdom is in the hands of youths like you."
At that moment, confusion disturbed me briefly. At least we have been lovers for 3 years, why did she make such a decision without speaking to me. Then I gathered myself. This was her dream. Also, she knows well that my dream is to receive powerful training in the palace and step on the path of becoming a Hero. She did the right thing. Now only my awakening of a Rare profession remained. Then the life of our dreams together with Rose.
Roderic told Rose to go to the place reserved for special profession owners. Then he called the next in line:
"Luis Darnel, approach the crystal."
Luis comes from the Darnel family, one of the rich families of the city. During academy time, he was always jealous of me. He created problems for me and constantly invited me to duels. But he always lost. Honestly, I am professional in swordsmanship. Because after my father was injured in war, he became a farmer. Even though he did not have a profession before, he was a strong fighter. Since childhood, my father trained me.
Then he wanted to take Rose from me, but what can be done, Rose loves me. Because of that, Luis always falls into ridiculous situations. He is mocked by others.
At this moment, the crystal created a very powerful shine. Roderic stood up from his seat in excitement, and the other teachers as well. With wide eyes, Roderic said:
"This is Legendary profession. Sword Hero."
Everyone was very shocked. Because this was the first time in a hundred years that a Legendary profession was awakened. The power of the heroes in my dreams. Right now, it is in the hands of someone who is my enemy. Luis could not stop his arrogant loud laughter.
Roderic looked at those beside him excitedly and said:
"Send word directly to the King. A Hero has awakened here. This is an event that happens once in a hundred years."
Roderic sends Luis to the place where Rose is.
Finally, my turn arrives. Here it is, only a few steps away from my dreams. Rose, my lover, wait for me, I am coming to you. We will make our dreams real.
Roderic controlled himself after the shock of the Legendary profession appearing and called me:
"Conan Ardel, approach the crystal."
Yes, I am more experienced than that foolish and incompetent one. Not only me, everyone knew this. At least a Rare profession, at least a Rare profession, saying this, I approached the crystal.
I extended my hand toward the crystal, and the crystal did not shine at all. Confusion suffocated me. My hand froze on the crystal. Why did this happen. Maybe after the Legendary profession, the crystal stopped working, I asked myself.
At this moment, Roderic looked at me in confusion:
"Conan Ardel, I know you, you are the best student of the academy. There is some mistake here."
Because no one believed this, they checked the next person after me, and he obtained an Intermediate profession. That means the crystal was working. I tried again, and the crystal still did not give light.
Roderic looked at me in disappointment and said:
"Conan, forgive me, but you do not possess any profession. This is normal. I simply trusted your potential. But never fall into despair. Talented people like you are always chosen."
These were Roderic's last words to me. That day, all my dreams were destroyed before my eyes. As if my knees collapsed for a moment and my back broke. But I did not forget Roderic's words. You see, children, right now I am standing firmly on my feet.
At that moment, a voice was heard from the city gate:
"Conan, are you telling the children again the story of that day. My friend, instead of wasting time there, come to your place. I got bored standing alone at the gate."
Conan looked at the children and said:
"Alright children, that is enough for today. Otherwise Uncle Victor will go crazy from loneliness."
The children laughed and moved away. Conan came to his place at the palace gate. He stood beside Victor. Both of them were gate guards.
That day, meaning after Conan's failure, Conan did not lose his hope. But still, with his chances, he could only join the maximum guard unit in the army.
At that moment, Victor calls out to Conan:
"Conan, did you ever meet Rose after that day?"
Conan lowers his head, falling into deep emotion, and says in a quiet tone:
"I never had the chance. I know she did not forget me. But in this situation, I do not want to appear before her."
Victor takes a deep breath and speaks again:
"You know, the Legendary Hero Luis is in her party. According to some rumors, they are already lovers."
Conan wants to reply to Victor, and at that moment, from afar, they see the Hero party returning from a 1-year training journey. Immediately, an order comes to open the gate. Conan and Victor quickly move to their positions. With Luis in front, Rose was also there. Conan tightly grips the handle of the sword in his sheath.