5 Chapter 04: Participation Examination (2/2)

This later wasn't the case as I was done with being bullied and made them stop bullying me. Well... What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!

Amaris had placed a bigger crystal in the center of the circle made by smaller ones.

When she finished preparing all the crystals we would be using for the remaining tests,

she gestured with her hand that I needed to come sit next to her.

”Now. What I want you to do is relax while holding your hands against the bigger crystal.

I will do the same as I am going to read your mental strength. So when you feel a little bit of pressure while doing this, don't worry because that will be me carefully analyzing your strength.”

I got ready to perform the task ahead, I sat down, breathed in... and exhaled out slowly.

I did this for a few times to clear my mind. Next, I carefully placed my hands on the crystal.

This oddly rough but slick feeling was something I never felt before.

As I felt something burn up inside of me I heard a voice.

”Strong you are, my summoned one, look into your soul and deepen the bond within.

As you bond with your soul, the engine will roar!”

It was the voice from before, the one I heard when I died... When I had awoken in this world.

Even as I entered the village. Was the gentle and mature voice the one who saved me from my death? Was she the one who gave me another chance? If so... I have to find those ruins as soon as possible. To thank her and maybe even help her so I can repay this depth.

The voice faded away as I felt one last burst of energy coming through me as if... as if she pushed me to go on. The burning energy inside spread throughout my body as it entered my arms and legs, going past my pals and into my fingertips. I felt the burst of energy leaving through my fingertip and opened my eyes.

The big Crystal I was touching. It was now glowing and began feeling warmer ever so slightly.

As time passed the crystal began glowing brighter, just before the energy completely left my body.

”That... Looks Promising. You have a higher mental strength than I expected. 3rd Grade brons. Not bad at all. Tell me, how did your first encounter with spiritual energy feel?”

”It's hard to describe, cause I have never felt this before in my life.

It began as a gentle and warm burning sensation inside my chest while at the same time it stung a little bit. It flowed through my entire body as if it was nothing and rooted deep inside me when it began leaving my fingertips.

At that moment I froze a little as I felt a desire to push harder, yet I could not do this.

Before I knew it the feeling was completely gone and here we are now.

”I'm glad the crystal held it all as your energy almost became too strong for it to handle.

We don't have many participants that are this mentally strong when they start.

You can be proud because I think it's rather exceptional.

I'm curious to see what kind of affinity you have Michael, this was a first for me.

Can you wait right here, I'll get one of my superior who knows more about these elementalaffinity's so we can examen you in the right way.”

As I nodded Amaris gave me one of the smaller crystal to put my soul energy in for my last test, after that she left the room to get her superior.

I was holding what looked like a normal Mountain Crystal from my home world ”Earth”.

As the word left my mouth, and I thought of my home I wondered if there would be anyone back home who missed me.

Shortly after I heard knocking on the door which startled me a little.

*knock* *knock* *knock*

”we're back~” As Amaris slowly opened the door and gently smiled at me, she escorted her what seemed like an old small dude through the door and helped him on a chair.

His hair was orange and long, he even had a kick-ass beard of that matched his hair color which he played with while he was sizing me up.

”Good afternoon sir, I appreciate you taking time for me to teach me what kind of elemental affinity I might have.” ”Well mannered I see. well, to be honest, only Amaris knowns why I am here.” The Elderly small man replied while smirking. As he had a fulfilling looked at her butt when she was closing the door. During all this time he kept fiddling with his beard.

”I have to say, sir, you have one epic beard if I may say so.”

”Thank you young one.” As I closed in on the Elderly man, Amaris had closed the door and went behind the desk again. ”She has all the goods in the right places, I understand why you hired her haha. I joked with the man.

”Hahaha! You have just the right taste Young one, I appreciate an honest and open mind like yours. I am Beardal Von Smithnar, head of the Alchemic \u0026 Magical Research here in Kintheris, who might you be young one?” ”My name is Brightfang Sir, Michael Brightfang.

I am glad that Amaris here came up to me and helped me through the process till now as I was a lost cause when I entered this mighty building. I haven't had any idea what to do as she approached me and made me feel at home.

Amaris got all red and flustered as she wasn't used to getting many compliments.

This was due to the fact that she just started working here a few months ago and her colleagues loved to pull pranks on her.

She turned to Baerdal and told him about my results with the Mental Strenght test.

”By Odin's Beard! Is it True? This Young Lad acquired Brons 3rd Grade on his first try with the stones?! Now I understand why I needed to come here... let us continue the examination then.”

”Please take a seat in the center of the ceremonial ring, when you're ready we will begin the test of Elemental Affinity.”

[Test of Elemental Affinity]

”This test is similar to the last one as you need to poor in your soul energy, only now we just need a small portion to take shape in the crystal. By doing this The Elder Baerdal here will be able to determine what kind of magical affinity you might have. I myself have high hopes for you, as you gave off a strong aura and are the actual first that is willing to take this examination together with me.” As she mumbled the part about being her first examinee.

She instructed that I held the crystal and slowly cleared my mind.

As I have done it before it was a bit easier because now I knew what it felt like.

When the burning sensation came back I gently and carefully guided it to the crystal.

The Elder was completely focussed on the crystal as it began taking shape.

There was a small flame and 8 smaller orbs that manifested.

The flame was no ordinary flame as it became bigger and had a purple and indigo color.

As the flame became bigger so did the orbs. In the end, the orbs went into the flame becoming one as it slowly faded away.

As I opened my eyes I saw the Elder had turned to Amaris as they were talking with each other. Probably discussing the end result? I did not pay much attention to it as I was wondering about the things that I felt during this examination.

Because of the feeling I had was different. Unlike last time...

Now it felt like the flame had devoured the rest of the sensations as there was clearly something rooted inside of me.

Amaris and the Elder went outside for a while to examine the results of my tests.

When Amaris returned she apologized for Baerdals sudden departure as he had other matters to attend to. It seems he told her in detail what my affinity was as she proceeded to explain this to me.

resulting in above average strength \u0026 stamina, high mental strength and the affinity for all elemental magics available, known as the Eternal Affinity.

Curious and surprised about the affinity for all elements Amaris toyed a little with me,

she wanted to reward me for this feed even if I didn't know what it meant.

To my surprise, this meant that she got permission to become my Guidance Partner before getting my license. Baerdal wanted to make sure I got all the necessary things for my departure which is why he rewarded her with the responsibility.

This was needed because she was rather new and wasn't sure how to put this on his recommendation. As Amaris Hugged me tightly being happy with this achievement,

She handed me the Recommendation and a small letter from Baerdal which read;

”Never in my career as Guild Guidance Counselor have I ever seen someone with the eternal affinity. It seems we will see you do some great things in the future if you want sir I will make sure to put you together with Amaris for the remainder of your career as an Adventurer.

This would mean you will have a lot of contacts and teamwork together as this will be beneficial to both the Guild Hall and yourself. The reason why I want to recommend you to her is that she seemed to have eyes for a talented, strong and promising young man like yourself and discovered your talent personally.”

I joked that I didn't want to team up with her, but when she thought I was serious I laughed.

Do you think, that I would betray the one person that believed in me in this world right after accomplishing something?! Who do you think I am?! Haha, I would love for you to guide me through my Journey, but I have to ask. Does that mean you will be accompanying me once I leave town for the Adventures Examination?

”Yes, for now, I'll be staying in the Guild Hall and helping you with the basics,

getting around town and preparing for departure. Once you do, I'll be coming along as your personal Guidance Partner.” She said proudly.

We got out of the examination room and she showed me the features of the Magic Recommendation Bracelet.

As she was explaining a bit more about Spirit Beasts I realized how lucky I was meeting a kind young woman like her, even being comfortable talking with her as this was no easy task in my past life.

She even took the time to explain how the exchange rate worked for the currency in this world as it seemed that the most basic way to get money would be to slay the monsters in the fields and forests around Sharoo.

”These monster will drop certain Magic Crystals together with Materials and sometimes equipment which can be exchanged for money or used by yourself of course.

The bigger the crystal the better the payment.

Don't forget to come to visit me from time to time so that I can help you locate certain places and to keep me posted on your adventures. Here is your Adventurers Licence Recommendation Bracelet”.

Amaris handed over the bracelet with all the test results on it. A small window opened above the bracelet.

”The bracelet contains information about you Michael Brightfang.

Better change that to Shadowfang when I can.” ”We can do that right now if you want to.”

asking about this, Amaris showed me how to change my name which legally got changed to Shadowfang.

”It is a special bracelet that actively changes the information as these changes in real time.

This makes it easy for us to update the archive with your files so you won't have to wait long,

This also keeps us updated if you might unlock new skills, or even apply for a certain class.”