Episode 2

Alaric enters in school and explain the current state of the world. In 2030, a new game was launched that captivated everyone. However, within just one year, everything changed drastically. The game world fused with reality, causing dungeons and monsters to come into existence. Deaths became commonplace, and society began to heavily favour hunter jobs and education tailored to this new reality. Unfortunately, the harsh truth is that survival now depends solely on one’s strength; love and money no longer hold any significance.

As Alaric attends his classes, some children discuss the class topper, who has the best chance of awakening powerful skills. They are Goddess Teya, Goddess Lenlo, or Ravin. When the time for awakening skills finally arrives, a high-ranking mage announces that today is the day for them to awaken their abilities. However, it is made clear that it doesn’t matter if someone awakens a low-ranking skill; the outcome is uncertain for everyone.

So, the awakening ceremony begins. One by one, names are called on stage, and some students awaken high-level skills. Alaric explains that the skills they awaken will determine their classes; for example, if someone awakens a skill at level 10, they will follow a specific path. When Alaric’s girlfriend's name, Lenlo, is announced, she steps forward to put her hand in the holy water. A golden light brightens the sky, and the four elements appear. All the children discuss Lenlo's achievement; she has become a four-element mage.

Lenlo approaches Alaric and says, "I will become a mage in the future, so you have to awaken the best skill to stand with me." Alaric, filled with sadness, responds, "If I awaken an F-rank skill, will you still be by my side?" Just then, his name is announced. Alaric steps forward and places his hand in the holy water, thinking he would face humiliation again. As he does, the water’s colours change rapidly from yellow to orange, then red to green. Suddenly, a voice announces, "Alaric's evolutionary system binds with the host," and a system screen appears in front of him.

Alaric briefly ignores the screen and focuses on the colours, which eventually stop at orange. The moment is silent until laughter erupts from the other students. They mock him, saying, "Alaric is a great awakened, but he is only trash." Alaric thinks that things are always the same, but this time he awakens an E-rank skill. In the past, he had awakened an F-rank skill. He watches the status window display the following:

- Name: Alaric

- Power: 15

- Agility: 18

- Accuracy: 17

- Mana: 20

- IQ: 40

- Title: E-Rank

- Evolutionary (Temporary)

- Skill: Wind Cutter (60%)

Feeling defeated, Alaric steps down from the stage, enduring the mocking from his peers. "This E-rank person doesn't deserve Goddess Lenlo," students jeer. The teacher tries to reassure him, saying, "Don't worry if you awoke a low-rank skill. You’ll have a chance to show your skills in next week's entrance exam." As Alaric examines his system screen, Lenlo approaches him to offer comfort. "Don't worry, an E-rank is still a good rank. Don't be depressed."

Alaric thinks back to his past, remembering how Lenlo had left him even then. Unable to shake off his feelings, he distances himself from her. Lenlo, concerned about his state, attempts to follow him, but her friend calls out, "Leave him; he's an arrogant bastard. Come with us! We formed a party with Ravin, who is a B-rank awakener. Do you want to join our party?"

Initially hesitant, Lenlo eventually agrees, thinking about her own goals. Her friend urges her, "Leave him behind; you deserve better. Besides, you want to score high in the entrance exam." Alaric, acknowledging their diverging paths, resolves to walk away, saying goodbye to Lenlo.

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