Talent Awakening: I, the Weakest Awakened, Start with Dragonfire Spell

Atop the platform, Rick Suleiman, Hanno Bass, and Hacks Roger witnessed the spectacle and exchanged glances. 

Hanno Bass inquired with doubt, "Inspector General, is this approach by Holy Abyss Academy appropriate?"

"I see no issue with it," Hacks Roger responded, narrowing his eyes with a smile. 

"Other academies can make all kinds of promises. Why can't Holy Abyss Academy showcase its strength? Besides, they didn't lie. Your precious daughter and that young Glyn have indeed rapidly advanced in their capabilities, nearly catching up to us! True young prodigies indeed!"

Hearing Hacks Roger's praise for his daughter, Hanno Bass grinned and agreed, "Absolutely. It all depends on what the Inspector General thinks."

Rick Suleiman's mind at this moment was entirely focused on Headmaster Jay. 

He wasn't inclined to meddle in other affairs. 

He simply nodded, stating, "My duty is to ensure there are no substitutions in the admissions process. Everything else, you can decide at your discretion."

"You can be at ease about that, Inspector General," Hacks Roger quickly reassured. 

"Once the admissions process concludes, I'll have everyone make a covenant in front of you. Once the covenant is established, if anyone dares to replace a student, they will surely face divine retribution!"

Covenants, after the world's digitization, were contracts that people could make with the laws of nature. Breaching them would result in severe penalties.

"Covenants aren't foolproof. The great families and clans possess abilities to evade the penalties of these covenants," Rick Suleiman murmured. "I don't care about the others, but Abby must enter either Holy Abyss Academy, Hogman Academy, or Wing Academy. She's earned this right. Should anyone dare to strip her of this privilege, they'll face my wrath without mercy!"

Upon hearing Rick Suleiman's declaration, Hacks Roger hurriedly chuckled in appeasement.

While those on the platform discussed, the numerous academies below were frenziedly vying for the best students.

From the initial promises of rewards to what transpired later on, many mentors astonishingly began teaching the qualified students on the spot, allowing them to learn and comprehend skills.

Normally, to acquire a skill, one would need to pay for it. 

The prospect of learning for free now had the students buzzing with excitement.

However, due to the presence of Glyn and Caitlin, a majority of students still opted to try their luck with Holy Abyss Academy.

If even B-level talents could be admitted, they would certainly not refuse. 

After all, Holy Abyss Academy had the grandest reputation, and what better allure than a handsome young man and a beautiful young woman?

Which teenager could resist such a temptation?

Seeing the influx of students, Caitlin and Glyn couldn't help but purse their lips. 

They had initially thought the mentors genuinely invited them for leisure, but it turned out they were just being enlisted for work! 

Nevertheless, having been with the mentors for a while, it felt improper to decline. 

So, they looked around, curious if any promising new students caught their eye.

During her scan, Howard's figure instantly caught Caitlin's attention, making her eyes widen in astonishment.

Given the formidable strength Howard had displayed, Caitlin had assumed him to be a prodigy from a higher-ranked academy, perhaps even a graduate who had experienced real warfare.

Thus, spotting him at the academy's recruitment ceremony was like a lightning bolt striking her. 

She stood frozen, her mind unable to process.

She couldn't believe that Howard was still a student, and moreover, one who hadn't even entered a higher-tier academy!

If he was already more adept than them without formal training, wouldn't he completely overshadow them after systematic learning?

Sweeping her gaze further and noticing Abby nestled in Howard's embrace, Caitlin recognized her. Instantly, a flood of realizations hit her.

After all, Howard had been particularly protective of Abby back in the Ruins. 

With her keen observation, Caitlin had seen through this. 

Now, with Abby's presence, she could confirm Howard's identity.

"My goodness... Howard is really a student! What kind of talent has he awakened? If I recall correctly, he only awakened less than half a month ago!"

"In just half a month, possessing a strength comparable to LV40... Could he have possibly awakened an SSS-level talent?"

Having witnessed Howard's prowess firsthand and not swayed by others' gossip, Caitlin already considered Howard to be a genius with an extraordinarily high talent ranking.

It seemed Caitlin's gaze was too intense to go unnoticed, as Howard soon felt her stare. 

Looking up, their eyes locked momentarily.

With a slight arch of his eyebrow, Howard nodded at Caitlin and then promptly redirected his attention. 

After all, he had never intended to conceal his identity, and being recognized wasn't a big deal to him.

"No, with Howard's immense talent, I can't wait for him to choose an academy. What if he picks another academy? With his level of talent, the academy itself might be inconsequential to him!"

A plan formed in Caitlin's mind, and she swiftly turned on her heels to approach the recruitment mentor. 

In a hushed tone, she said, "Mr. Dylan, I've spotted a prodigy. He's only been awakened to his talent for half a month and already possesses a strength not inferior to either Glyn or myself. In our recent expedition to the Ruins, we owe our success in defeating the Extraplanar creatures largely to him."

"Who?!"

At her words, Daniel Dylan's eyes sparkled with interest, pressing her with an eager question.

Awakening to such strength in just half a month, equivalent to Caitlin's, was beyond genius - it was phenomenal. 

As for why only Abby's awakening to an S-level talent was made public in Saint City, he couldn't help but be suspicious.

Could it be that the authorities in Saint City wished to keep the news hidden? 

It didn't make sense. 

If someone truly awakened an SS-level or even SSS-level talent, upon reporting, not just the mayor of Saint City and the Principal, but even the headmaster of the student's school, would be instantly transferred to the Alliance, receiving high positions and grand honors.

After all, this would be a monumental contribution to the entire Alliance!

Since the world underwent digitization, over the years, there have only been seven individuals globally who have awakened an SSS-level talent. 

And without exception, they all advanced to a level beyond LV100, becoming the contemporary commanders of humanity, defending against demons and Extraplanar forces, safeguarding the people for centuries!

Even rarer than those with SSS-level talent are those awakened to an SS-level talent. 

In eras without those bearing the rare SSS-level awakening, it was these individuals with SS-level talents who held the line against demon invasions, ensuring humanity's continued existence on this land.

Hence, discovering someone with an SS-level or SSS-level talent would only bring immense rewards; there's no downside. 

There shouldn't be any reason to withhold such information, a thought that left Daniel filled with bewilderment.

"Howard!" Unaware of what Daniel was pondering, Caitlin pointed directly towards where Howard and Abby stood, whispering, "The talent Howard has awakened to is undeniably immense. He possesses two potent skills, capable of instantly slaying high-level Extraplanar creatures."

After a moment's hesitation, she added, "The young lady beside him, Abby, also has notable talent. In the Ruins, compared to other students, she too demonstrated impressive capabilities."

Even if Caitlin harbored envy for the relationship between Howard and Abby, her integrity and character wouldn't allow her to disparage Abby.

Following Caitlin's gesture, Daniel's eyebrows shot up in astonishment. "You mean him? The girl beside him has certainly awakened an S-level talent, but that Howard seems to have only an F-level talent!"

"F-level talent?" Caitlin couldn't help but laugh. "Do you truly believe someone with an F-level talent, within half a month of awakening, could reach a strength equivalent to LV40? Slay a high-level Extraplanar creature? Make someone with an S-level talent fall for him?"

As Caitlin's words hung in the air, a glint shone in Daniel's eyes.

Indeed, if Howard truly had an F-level talent, how could he accomplish all that?

"Anyone who believes Howard only awakened an F-level talent is utterly foolish," Caitlin said with a chuckle. "In my opinion, he must be concealing his true awakened status."

"Caitlin, not only do you possess the keen instincts of a fierce tiger in battle, but you also have a delicate soul. The phrase 'a tiger's heart with a rose's scent' is the perfect commendation for you," Daniel remarked appreciatively. 

He then left the Holy Abyss Academy podium to approach Abby and Howard directly.

Though Caitlin's words were mere speculations, Daniel was willing to take a gamble. Even if he was wrong, he could consider it an investment in Abby.

His actions caught the eyes of mentors from other academies, drawing their attention.

Yet, to everyone's astonishment, upon reaching Abby and Howard, Daniel didn't extend his invitation to Abby, but instead turned to Howard, "Howard, would you consider joining our Holy Abyss Academy?"

"What?"

"What's going on?"

In an instant, the thousands of students present were taken aback. 

They couldn't believe that Howard, known for his supposed F-level talent and often dubbed 'worthless,' was being invited to join the esteemed Holy Abyss Academy!