Testing 3

"Damn." That was the only thought that crossed my mind as I stared at my test results. My talent was classified as a Rank F in Earth manipulation, and my mana capacity was also deemed Rank F. Overall, I was an F-rank hunter, marginally stronger than a world-class athlete.

Our abilities were assessed using a compact device. This device extracts a small sample of our blood and determines our abilities and mana levels through our DNA. There were no crystal balls or any unnecessary fuss, unlike what you'd find in novels and manga.

It felt akin to a routine blood test. However, what caught me off guard was the government's extensive preparations for these assessments. It implied that the government had foreseen our arrival long before it happened.

Yet, possessing an F-rank earth manipulation ability seemed insignificant overall. The sole consolation was the potential to enhance my ability through rigorous training and the consumption of mana-rich materials.

Others have indeed awakened impressive powers. One individual gained shadow manipulation, while another could manipulate gravity. Many have harnessed the elements of nature, similar to me, yet their abilities appear more valuable.

Some have attained high-ranking Earth manipulation, enabling them to provoke earthquakes. This led me to ponder how the government intended to manage individuals endowed with superhuman abilities.

The dilemma resolved itself when I learned that my ability's use was restricted until December 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM, merely a minute before the monsters' onslaught.

I did not really know the reason for this restriction, but I kind of guess this was the right call. Because right now, we new awakeners are like children who have been given powers, so obviously most of us will misbehave with them.

I just hope they do not use this ability block on us later. I shuddered at the fleeting thought of the government controlling humans using this ability block skill of theirs. I still felt there were a lot of plot holes in this whole awakening thing.

First example: not everyone in the world is going to be tested. The second is the fact that the government has the ability to block our powers. I don't know how they did it, though, and I guess I have no choice but to ask Uncle Ken for his thoughts on this situation.

Having nothing important to do at the testing center, I left that place and went in for my lunch. The test was quite simple and short. It took less than 3 minutes for the results to come out, and we were also told to go and sleep. 

Everything we need to know about our abilities will be communicated to us in a dream. Once again, I will not lie, but I was amazed by how little the common masses knew about what went on in the shadows.

For lunch, I stuck to my strict, balanced diet of brown rice veggie sushi with edamame and fruit. I visited a sushi restaurant nearby and ordered this meal to quench my hunger. 

"Japanese food always hits the spot for me." I said to myself while savoring the taste of the sushi.

(A.N. Guys, what are your honest views about the Ancient Aliens videos? Because hmmmmm I kinda hmmmmmm.)