"As Ren said, today is Awakening Day. It is one of the most important days in everyone's life.
However, do not be discouraged if you fail to awaken a talent, since only about half of the population successfully awakens."He looked around the classroom before continuing.
"Even if you don't awaken today, it doesn't mean your future is hopeless. The world still needs scientists, engineers, doctors, soldiers, and many other professions."
Hearing the teacher say that, Ren looked around the classroom and saw that many of his classmates looked nervous.
'Who would want to remain an ordinary person in a supernatural world like this? Unless someone is a genius, this is probably their only chance to change their social class.'
Ring… Ring…
The school bell rang.
"Alright class, that's all for today. I will see you again after the 15-day holiday. Those who awaken their talents tonight, don't forget to report your pathway to the school so we can send you the standard knowledge and energy absorption techniques for your pathway."
"Best of luck to all of you."
Hearing the teacher's words, all the students thanked him.
After the teacher left the classroom, Ren began packing his bag and headed out while many other students were excitedly discussing tonight's awakening.
'It's a good thing this body used to be a loner. Otherwise people might notice the change in my behavior.'
After leaving the school, Ren took a hover taxi home.
While traveling, he looked outside the window at the flying vehicles, skyscrapers reaching into the clouds, holographic advertisements, and even robots walking on the streets.
'Even after three days, this still feels like a dream…'
After some time, he arrived home and entered the house, only to find it empty.
It wasn't that he was an orphan in this life. His parents were simply away.
They were currently on another planet—Jupiter.
Yes, Jupiter.
They were there with their exploration team investigating a Secret Realm, as both of them had reached the Peak Stage-3 of the Plant Pathway and were searching for a rare material for their next breakthrough.
While Ren was thinking about this, his phone suddenly rang.
It was his parents calling.
After he picked up the call, a hologram of his parents appeared in front of him.
His mother was a classic western beauty. Although she was 48 years old, she still looked as if she were in her early twenties.
His father, on the other hand, was a 50-year-old handsome but somewhat frail-looking man, who also appeared far younger than his age.
"Ren! Did you just get home from school?" his mother asked with a warm smile.
"Yes," Ren replied.
His father chuckled.
"So, today is the big day, huh? Awakening Day."
Ren nodded slightly.
His mother then spoke in a gentle tone.
"Ren, we know today is important, but you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself."
"Even if you don't awaken a talent tonight, it's completely fine."
"We will still love you no matter what."
Ren was slightly surprised hearing that.
His father continued.
"Your mother and I actually met when we were both in our twenties, during an expedition in a Secret Realm."
His mother laughed softly.
"That place was extremely dangerous. Your father almost got himself eaten by a mutated vine beast."
His father coughed awkwardly.
"That was one time…"
Then he looked at Ren seriously.
"What I mean is… your life isn't decided by just one awakening."
His mother nodded.
"So relax and don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Then she smiled again.
"Oh, and we also prepared a gift for you."
Ren raised an eyebrow.
"A gift?"
His father nodded.
"It should arrive tomorrow."
"It's something we obtained during our last Secret Realm exploration. We thought it might help you after your awakening."
His mother added gently,
"So get some good rest tonight."
"Tomorrow might be an important day."
Ren nodded.
"Alright."
The hologram flickered as the call ended.
The house returned to silence.
Ren walked toward the window and looked at the night sky.
Tonight…