As the last family member completed their elemental assessment and the atmosphere settled, Ava turned her gaze toward little Sofia.
"Sofia," she said gently, "you don't need to take the talent assessment yet. You're still too young. Once you turn 16, you'll be eligible to test your talent."
Then, with a bright smile, Ava's tone shifted to one of excitement. "Now, you can check your blessings! Since this is your first time, you'll need to follow a specific process. Sit in a cross-legged meditation posture, close your eyes, and focus inward. Let your consciousness sink into your Sea of Knowledge."
Her voice then grew serious, her expression firm. "One thing you must remember is never reveal your blessings to others. Blessings are a deeply personal secret. If others discover them, they may exploit your weaknesses. And if you possess powerful blessings, you may be targeted before you have the strength to protect yourself. Many have fallen because they were careless with this knowledge."
After a brief pause, Ava continued, her voice steady and instructive. "Blessings granted by the gods are classified into seven categories:
1. Main God Blessings
2. Elemental God Blessings
3. Legendary Weapon God Blessings
4. Professional Class Blessings
5. Weapon Blessings
6. Elemental Blessings
7. Support Blessings
Each blessing falls into one of two ranks: Main Blessings or Minor Blessings."
Her gaze softened slightly as she added, "Since this is your first time delving into your Sea of Knowledge, it may take some time to perceive everything clearly. Be patient, let the knowledge come to you naturally."
As Jack and his parents listened to Ava's explanation, they followed her instructions, sitting cross-legged in meditation. Closing their eyes, they focused inward, seeking connection with their Sea of Knowledge.
Sofia, too young to participate, stood off to the side, watching them with wide, curious eyes. At only eight years old, it wasn't yet her time to awaken her blessings. Yet, as she observed her family, a flicker of envy surfaced in her heart. She longed for the day when she, too, could uncover the mysteries hidden within her soul.
Meanwhile, the members of the Wilson family delved deeper into their meditation, attempting to access their Sea of Knowledge and unveil their blessings.
The first to make contact was James. As his consciousness submerged into the vast, ethereal expanse of his Sea of Knowledge, shimmering golden symbols emerged before him, revealing the details of his blessings…
[Name: James Wilson
Race: Human
Age: 41/100
Profession: None
Path: None
Talent: Orange Star Rank
Elements: Erebus (Darkness) & Phoebus (Light)
Blessings:
Main Blessing: Not Given
Minor Blessings:
1. Blessing of Radiant Restoration – Grants the ability to heal and regenerate wounds for himself and his companions, utilizing light-based energy to mend injuries and restore vitality.
2. Blessing of Shadow's Vigilance – Enhances senses, danger perception, night vision, and enemy detection. Grants the ability to move seamlessly between shadows, improving stealth and evasiveness.
3. Blessing of Symbiotic Empowerment – Allows the sharing of skills, abilities, and strength between him and his tamed beasts, fostering a deep bond and synchronized combat techniques.
4. Blessing of Evolutionary Mastery – Enables his tamed beasts to evolve into stronger forms under his guidance, unlocking new abilities and enhanced attributes.
Other Blessings:
World Language Blessing – Grants the ability to understand and communicate in all known languages.
Daily Usage Magic Blessing – Provides minor magical abilities for everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning. ]
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As James examined the glowing text within his Sea of Knowledge, an initial rush of excitement filled him. But as his gaze fell upon his blessings, that joy quickly faded.
No Main Blessing.
His chest tightened. The most talented individuals were often graced with a Main Blessing, a gift that set them apart. Without one, reaching true greatness was far more difficult.
He sighed, forcing himself to refocus. Minor blessings weren't worthless. One by one, he analyzed them. Healing, heightened senses, stronger bonds with his beasts none of these were bad. In fact, for a Beast Tamer, they were quite useful. Yet, the disappointment lingered. He had hoped for something greater.
With a deep breath, James slowly opened his eyes, letting the shimmering light of his Sea of Knowledge fade. He exhaled, gathering himself, then pushed himself to his feet.
As he turned, his gaze fell upon his daughter. His lips curled into a small, reassuring smile as he walked toward her.
Seeing her father walking toward her, little Sofia's face lit up with excitement. She jumped up and wrapped her arms around him, a wide smile spreading across her face.
"How was it, Dad? Did you get any blessings?" she asked eagerly.
James hesitated for a moment before forcing a small, awkward smile. "Yes… I got some minor blessings related to beast taming."
Sofia beamed. "That's great! Congratulations, Dad! And don't worry about minor blessings or not, you're still the best dad ever!"
She then clapped her hands together, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Besides, you love animals, right? Your blessings match you perfectly! Beast taming is the best fit for you. Good luck, Dad!"
James couldn't help but chuckle at her enthusiasm. Her unwavering support made his earlier disappointment feel lighter. With a warm smile, he gently ruffled her hair. "You're right, Sofia. I've always loved animals, and back in my old world, my job was related to animal robotics and AI software. I guess becoming a Beast Tamer really is the best path for me."
From a short distance away, Ava watched their interaction in silence, a faint sigh escaping her lips. Minor blessings were still just minor blessings. No matter how useful they seemed, they would never compare to a Main Blessing or so she believed.
What she didn't realize, however, was that James had received a rare and uniquely synergistic set of minor blessings, a combination that could rival even the power of a Main Blessing.
Just as James and Sofia turned their attention to Jack and Emma, waiting to see who would awaken next, Emma suddenly gasped.
Her eyes fluttered open, a look of sheer astonishment on her face.
Emma's Information in Sea of Knowledge like this;
[Name: Emma Wilson
Race: Human
Age: 39/100
Profession: None
Path: None
Talent: Green Star Rank
Elements: Pyro (Fire), Geo (Earth), Hydro (Water), Anemo (Wind)
Blessings:
Main Blessing: Arcane Dominion (Blessing of Orvaris, God of Arcane Staves)
Blessing Effects:
1. Elemental Mastery – Greatly enhances her affinity with the four elements, allowing her to learn and master magic spells faster than others. She can also fuse elements to create hybrid magic (e.g., magma manipulation, storm fusion, sand control). Spells cast through her staff are more potent, faster, and consume less mana compared to normal mages.
2. Staff of the Archmage – Any staff she wields is automatically enhanced, increasing spell power, mana storage, and enchantment capacity. Over time, her staff can unlock special abilities such as:
Self-repair – The staff automatically restores itself when damaged.
Floating Control – The staff can hover and move at her command.
Arcane Absorption – The staff passively absorbs small amounts of mana from the environment.
3. Rune Mastery – Grants the ability to inscribe and activate powerful magical runes, which can be used for offense, defense, or strategic control.
Mana Flow – Increases her spellcasting speed and potency.
Arcane Shielding – Generates a protective magical barrier.
Elemental Resonance – Temporarily amplifies one elemental power for greater effect.
4. Spell Weaving – Allows her to store spells inside her staff and unleash them instantly when needed. This ability enables:
Chantless spellcasting for pre-stored spells.
Rapid multi-spell attacks by casting stored spells in quick succession.
Spell fusion, where two stored spells can be combined for a stronger effect.
Minor Blessings:
1. Blessing of Vital Resurgence – Accelerates mana recovery, stamina regeneration, and wound healing.
2. Blessing of Arcane Agility – Enables dual-casting and chantless casting, but only for a limited time.
3. Blessing of Hunter's Instincts – Enhances danger perception, night vision, enemy detection, and combat movement speed.
Other Blessings:
World Language Blessing – Grants the ability to understand and speak all languages.
Daily Usage Magic Blessing – Provides minor magical abilities for everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance. ]
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As Emma's consciousness submerged into her Sea of Knowledge, radiant symbols of light and energy illuminated the vast mental expanse. When her Main Blessing appeared before her, her breath caught in her throat.
Arcane Dominion… a blessing from Orvaris, the God of Arcane Staves.
She had expected something strong, but this… this was beyond anything she had imagined.
Her mind raced as she absorbed the knowledge flooding into her elemental fusion, staff empowerment, rune magic, spell weaving all of it tailored to a true master of arcane arts. This wasn't just a powerful blessing; it was a path to magical supremacy.
As her awareness returned, Emma's eyes snapped open, filled with shock and awe.
As Emma's eyes fluttered open, the entire family immediately gathered around her, anticipation clear on their faces.
"What did you get, Mom?" Little Sofia asked eagerly, her eyes shining with curiosity.
Emma took a deep breath before smiling proudly. "I received one Main Blessing and three Minor Blessings all related to the Mage profession."
A moment of stunned silence followed her words before James, Ava, and Sofia all reacted at once.
"Congratulations, honey!" James said, his face breaking into a broad smile, pride evident in his voice.
"Mom, you're amazing! That's so cool!" Sofia cheered, practically bouncing with excitement.
Ava, who had been watching quietly, nodded in approval. "Well done. With a Main Blessing, your future as a Mage is promising. I wish you the best on your path." Her tone carried both admiration and satisfaction.
"Thank you, everyone." Emma responded warmly, feeling a deep sense of fulfillment.
With Emma's awakening complete, the family turned their attention to the last person still deep in meditation—Jack.
Unlike the others, Jack had the worst talent in elemental awakening. His family couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and concern. What blessings would he receive? Would they be enough to help him carve out his own path?
Holding their breath, they watched intently, waiting for him to awaken.