The dawn broke over the Academy's sprawling grounds, casting golden rays across the stone walls of House Rhaylen. Kieran stood by the window, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed out at the horizon. The excitement from the previous night's System update still hummed through his veins. He could feel the power within him, like a dormant beast waiting to be unleashed.
Today, he was going to explore the first of the System's new functions—the Job Draw. This feature promised to open doors to opportunities that Kieran could only dream of before. Jobs were more than mere tasks; they were roles that could grant him access to immense power, prestige, and influence. Kieran had no illusions about how pivotal this was. Every job he took would serve a dual purpose: to empower him and further his hidden agenda.
System Interface
As Kieran focused his mind, the System Interface appeared before him, glowing faintly in the air. The familiar voice rang out, cool and neutral.
System Alert: Job Draw AvailableSelect up to 10 jobs. Available options include hidden, legendary, epic, and mythical jobs. Each job offers unique benefits, abilities, and challenges. Please choose wisely.
Kieran felt the surge of anticipation within him. He had no idea what kind of jobs were waiting, but the idea of having access to such powerful options made his heart race.
He took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the screen. There were categories for each type of job, with labels like Hidden, Legendary, Epic, and Mythical. He had 10 draws available, and each draw could reveal something that could change his life.
With a simple mental command, he selected the Job Draw option, and the first list appeared:
Available Jobs:Hidden Jobs:
Shadow Broker: Control information and influence key players from the shadows. Gain the ability to manipulate events without ever being seen. Unlocks access to espionage, surveillance, and covert operations.
Mana Craftsman: Master the creation of magical artifacts and weapons. Unlock the ability to forge items that contain untapped mana, turning them into formidable magical weapons or devices.
Arcane Investigator: Specialize in uncovering the secrets of ancient magic. Grants the power to detect magical anomalies and decipher forgotten spells.
Silent Assassin: A master of stealth and quick elimination. Grants unparalleled skills in stealth, silent movement, and instantaneous combat strikes.
Elder Envoy: A diplomat with access to ancient alliances and knowledge. Unlocks abilities for diplomatic manipulation, understanding of ancient lore, and mystical persuasion.
Legendary Jobs:
Demon Hunter: Gain the ability to hunt and defeat demons, unlocking special combat abilities, demon-slaying techniques, and knowledge of demonic magic.
Eternal Sage: Unlock the secrets of time manipulation. Grants the ability to see into the future, slow down time, or reverse small moments of time for strategic purposes.
Spellweaver: Master the weaving of spells with otherworldly precision. Grants the ability to combine spells in innovative ways, making new spells with devastating effects.
Archmage of Destruction: Gain destructive power beyond measure. Unlock the ability to wield powerful elemental magic that can annihilate entire landscapes.
Epic Jobs:
Worldbinder: Gain the ability to shape the world around you. Create landscapes, structures, and even alter the course of rivers or mountains using magic.
Divine Blade: Master the art of swordsmanship with divine powers. Your strikes will become unblockable, and you will wield a weapon of divine nature.
Beastmaster: Gain the ability to summon and control magical beasts. You will command creatures of great power and intelligence to fight alongside you.
Mythical Jobs:
Godslayer: The ultimate hunter of gods. You gain the ability to challenge and slay deities, obtaining the powers of any god you defeat.
Void Architect: Control the fabric of reality itself. You can create pocket dimensions, bend time and space, and manipulate the very essence of the universe.
Soul Reaper: Harness the power to collect souls and use them for a variety of purposes. You will have the ability to exchange souls for power, summon spirits, and control life and death.
Kieran was stunned. He had expected powerful options, but seeing them laid out before him was almost overwhelming. His eyes shifted from one job to the next, each offering something more spectacular than the last. The sheer magnitude of these choices made his mind swirl with possibilities.
But Kieran was no fool. He knew that this was just the beginning. There were hidden costs and challenges to each job—nothing this powerful came without a price. The real question was, which job would align with his goals?
Choosing the First Jobs
Kieran's fingers hovered over the options. After a few moments of contemplation, he made his first choice. The Shadow Broker job called to him. The idea of manipulating events from the shadows, controlling information without ever revealing himself, was exactly what he needed for his long-term plans.
He selected the job, and immediately the System's voice chimed in, confirming his choice.
System Alert: Shadow Broker Job Acquired.Unlocks abilities to control information, manipulate events from the shadows, and access covert operations. New abilities available for use.
A sense of satisfaction washed over him. This job would give him the subtle influence he needed to infiltrate the world's power structures. But Kieran wasn't finished yet.
The second job he chose was Mana Craftsman. With his growing ambitions, the ability to forge magical weapons and artifacts would be an invaluable asset. He could create items that would be instrumental in strengthening his organization, as well as weaponizing the resources he gathered.
Job Draw Conclusion
By the time he had selected all 10 jobs, Kieran had acquired a diverse range of abilities that would help him on his journey. He now had the power to weave spells, craft magical artifacts, and even manipulate the world from the shadows. Each job brought with it a host of new options and skills, but Kieran knew that this was just the beginning. The true power of these jobs would come to fruition as he began to test them in the real world.
He closed the System Interface for a moment and leaned back in his chair. The excitement was still bubbling inside him, but Kieran knew he had to remain strategic. He couldn't afford to reveal his hand just yet.
Looking Ahead
As Kieran stood and prepared to leave his dormitory, a new thought crossed his mind. How would he use these powers? What was his next step in this grand design?
It wasn't enough to simply have the power—he had to use it to achieve something far greater. The System had given him the means; now, it was up to him to craft a path forward.
His eyes glinted with determination.