Shawn stared at the screen, a mix of confusion and excitement within him. "The Will of the Protector," he thinks. It sounded less like a tank and more like… a hero. He scrolled through his other skills and abilities, each name have a great potential. Heavenly Cut, Hundred Slash, Air Cutting Slash – these sounded like offensive abilities, belying his initial thought of being purely a defensive 'Protector.' And Master of All Weapon? That was a pleasant surprise.
"Looks like you got a good set of skills," the person who'd spoken to him earlier said, appearing at his side. Shawn turned to see a girl with red hair pulled back in a practical ponytail, her eyes light with curiosity. "I'm Lyra. My job is 'Swiftblade.' Lots of speed and agility, not much for taking a hit though.
" She grinned, there a flash of light from her white teeth. "What about you? What did you get?"
Shawn hesitated for a moment before deciding to say. "I'm a 'Protector.' And I got some skills like 'Heavenly Cut' and 'Hundred Slash,' also 'Master of All Weapon.' There's also a special job ability called 'The Will of the Protector' that enhances my other abilities when I want to help someone."
Lyra's eyes filled with curiosity. "A Protector with offensive skills? Never heard that! And 'The Will of the Protector' sounds incredibly powerful, especially in a rift. That will be helpful." She paused, then added, "uhm..You know, this room is called the 'Awakening Chamber.' Once everyone has awakened their jobs and checked their skills, the real challenges begin."
As if on cue, the ground beneath them rumbled. A deep, resonant voice, seemingly coming from everywhere and nowhere, echoed through the chamber. "ATTENTION, ALL AWAKENED. THE FIRST TRIAL COMMENCES. PROCEED THROUGH THE GATE OF VALOR."
A massive, ornate archway shimmered into existence at the far end of the room, radiating a soft golden light. Other students, who had been huddled in smaller groups, now looked toward the gate with a mixture of apprehension and determination.
"Well, that's our cue," Lyra said, her hand instinctively going to a hilt that appeared to be part of her attire – a slim, elegant blade. "Ready for this, Protector Shawn?"
Shawn felt a surge of adrenaline. He was no longer just a student, but a Protector. The thought of helping others, of facing whatever lay beyond that gate, ignited something deep within him. "Ready as I'll ever be, Swiftblade Lyra."
Together, they walked towards the shimmering Gate of Valor, ready to face the unknown challenges of the rift.