Chapter 33: 3-Star Sorcerer
A few minutes later, Klaus sat in a room with several people. They were all orderly, and a man at the front explained various things to them.
"Our Organization is one of the Leading Organizations in the Country; we have a great status and many sorcerers. Our leader, Rod, is surely known to you as one of the most powerful soft-class sorcerers in the country. Thanks to that, we receive missions frequently, and many of them are paid well." Thus, he began to speak.
In short, the organization is powerful, but not so powerful that it is on par with the greatest powers in the country. Still, it has a high status in Sam'an City, and so many hire it.
This organization issues varied missions, mostly about killing a Cursed Beast that has appeared in its territory. The organization's territory is quite large, covering almost the entire city and some smaller cities. There are also missions to rescue hostages, etc.
The quests have good monetary gains, depending on the quest type and the sorcerer's rank. Of course, it also depends on the employer.
This is where the issue of the Sorcerer's Rank within the Organization comes in.
The situation was quite simple. It was divided by stars.
A Sorcerer who has achieved Adaptation is given 1 Star as a slogan within the Organization. If he achieves up to the Understanding stage, then it is 2 Stars. For those in the Realization Stage, they receive 3 Stars.
If someone wants a 4th Star, they must reach the Primary Level within the Sorcerer's System, and to reach the 5th Star, they must take the next step within the same system.
"There are not many people at that level in our country. I heard that only 3 People are at that level, but there may be 5. That seems amazing, but it is not. Don't be fooled by those 3 sitting there on a throne of power; they are powerful and worthy of admiration, but if you want idols, look beyond the borders."
"Let your sights reach the distant Kingdom Carter, that is where the giants of this world are. We are specks of dust before them, so we can admire them and wish to be like them."
The man speaking was quite friendly and a good eloquent speaker. He didn't use lip service to convince anyone because he didn't really need to. Somehow, Klaus realized that he was simply speaking what came from his heart.
He felt admiration or perhaps longed to be like those giants he mentioned, so his words about them came from deep inside him.
So, he talked about various subjects and then gave them an explanation of adaptation, understanding, and realization. He did not explain anything beyond that, but his explanations were easy to understand.
'They didn't seem very profound, though. He didn't explain what I understood; these seem like plain and simple explanations, but they are effective to a certain extent.' Klaus thought.
"Now, I will go through each of you to put the Rank stamp on your respective Organization Identification Cards; I just need you to show the level you have reached. I will also take the opportunity to introduce myself."
"My name is Carion Westwood. I am an elf, Soft Class Sorcerer, and my Rank is this." He spoke. Walking over to the first one he was going to dial, he pulled out his ID card.
Normally, it would be taped to his chest, but he didn't want to show it from the start. He thought it was better to be respected by the new talent for the way he spoke and taught than for his power.
When he pulled it out, he surprised them.
"Four Stars? Carion Westwood..."
"Carion Westwood, he's the Elf Controller."
Many people began to talk about him, so those who didn't know him began to respect him more.
Klaus didn't say or do anything special. Somehow, he knew Carion was strong from before, so he wasn't surprised.
Taking advantage of being last in line, Klaus looked at the ranks of the people present.
Thanks to this, he learned that it was common that when someone finished the First Bath, they were in the Adaptation or Understanding stage. Only outstanding geniuses would be in the Realization stage, and some greater geniuses might even have achieved Ring Specialization, managing to reach the Primary Level.
In this group, all were in the first two Basic Levels. Well, there were only two at the understanding level, and one had rather poor comprehension.
Therefore, when Carion reached Klaus, he allowed the energy to leave his body and form a small protective layer, showing one of the forms of Realization, forming a small shield. Subsequently, he moved it and formed a ring of pure energy. He did not show his cursed energy because there were several things he had to see first; he did it with pure positive energy.
Carion's eyes glowed. "Realization?" In shock, he looked at Klaus.
His reaction attracted the attention of everyone, who were even more shocked than Carion, but suddenly frowned at the sight of Klaus' face.
'How old is he?' thought some of them, finding that Klaus was not as young as they were.
For therein lay another issue. Most of those present were really 'little sorcerers'.
None of them are in their twenties. In fact, most hover between 14 and 15. Klaus is clearly the oldest of them.
Carion noticed but smiled. 'He was the one sent here by Miss Vinanne. Even though he's older, perhaps he has great talent.' He quickly put the mark on his ID Card and nodded to him.
"As of today, you are a 3-Star Sorcerer of our Organization; welcome."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Carion." Klaus replied respectfully.
Afterward, Carion spoke a few more things, pointing them to some specific rules that had to be followed no matter what, and then bestowed upon them a manual that explained quite a few things. The topic of how to Specialize a ring was not touched upon, so Klaus sighed as he finished and got up.
He planned to leave, but suddenly someone called out to him.
"Sorcerer Klaus, wait. I want to talk some things with you." Carion called.
Klaus turned to look at him for a moment, finding this curious. But he nodded, and they both left the room and started walking through the organization's building.