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Chapter 1 Necromancer? Even a dog wouldn't play that!
Blue Star, Dragon Summer Federation, Haicheng Military Academy.
A series of dazzling lights shone brightly on the awakening ceremony site.
All new students at Haicheng Military Academy will undergo a unified career awakening ceremony today.
Fangzhou stood in the queue, his calm gaze carrying a hint of expectation.
Decades ago, the world changed drastically, demons invaded, and humanity entered the [Mythological Era].
Awaken your profession, master skills, advance your rank, and enhance your strength.
Fighting against various monsters on Earth and in mythical worlds, they carve out a space for humanity to survive.
Without a doubt, the [Mythical Era] is the era of awakened professionals.
However, different professions have different strengths and weaknesses, and no one can say for sure what profession one will awaken into.
Most of the students who awakened before the Ark were mainstream combat classes such as Warrior, Archer, and Knight.
There are a few mage-type classes occasionally, but support classes are even rarer.
"Ark, step forward, prepare to awaken!"
At the command of instructor Lu Hu, the ark was launched.
The increasingly noisy queue fell silent for a moment.
"I wonder what classes can be awakened in Ark?"
"Judging from his demeanor, I'd guess he's a [priest]!"
"I think so too! It's a shame he's so handsome and not a priest."
Several young and beautiful female soldiers in the ranks looked on with curiosity and began to whisper among themselves.
Although they had just enrolled, Ark had already gained some fame within the company.
Born into the family of a martyr, he is physically excellent and academically successful.
Most importantly, he had a face as handsome as jade and eyes as bright as stars.
Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the magic array began to operate, radiating brilliant light.
Suddenly, Fangzhou felt dizzy, and his perspective split in two.
One perspective focuses on the awakening array, while another is on a desolate land littered with skeletons and shrouded in a blood moon.
What's going on?
Click.
Click.
A slight sound came from the air, and Fangzhou raised his hand.
In the second perspective, what appeared before him was not a hand, but a skeleton that had turned yellow and black.
Following the abrupt joint downwards, Ark saw slender, sturdy arm bones, neatly arranged ribs, and long leg bones.
He touched his head again; it was smooth and round, and felt pleasant to the touch.
A hollow nose, neat white teeth, and dark, hollow eyes burning with a ghostly blue flame.
It is a classic skull image.
"Awakening successful! Attribute panel activated!"
Before Ark could even be shocked, another transparent panel appeared before its eyes.
[Name] Fang Zhou
[Class] Necromancer
【Level】Apprentice·Lower rank
[Attributes] Strength 1, Constitution 1, Agility 1, Spirit 2
[Status] Soul Split
[Equipment] None
[Skill] Summon Skeletons (Apprentice Level, Beginner)
[Clone] Skeleton
[Soul Power] 0
Necromancer?
A skeleton clone?
Properties panel?
After 18 years, the long-awaited cheat code has finally arrived?
Fang Zhou's expression remained calm, but his heart was surging with emotion.
"Fangzhou, what are you standing there for? Come out now!"
Outside the magic circle, Instructor Lu Hu's call interrupted his thoughts.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Fangzhou dared not think too much.
He slowly adapted to the dual perspective and walked out of the awakening array with somewhat unsteady steps.
Seeing this, Lu Hu misunderstood something.
He coughed lightly and said seriously, "Fangzhou, don't be discouraged!"
【Necromancer】Although it is currently the most, cough, most promising profession, it is very worthy of research.
A real man will do anything if he sets his mind to it!
You might just find your own path!
Fangzhou was slightly taken aback, but then he understood the meaning behind the instructor's words.
In the short span of several decades of the Mythical Era, no more than one hundred people among humanity awakened the profession of necromancer.
Therefore, necromancers are definitely a rare profession.
According to the rule that the rarer something is, the greater its potential, this profession should have been very successful, producing many outstanding individuals.
Unfortunately, the training of a necromancer requires a sufficiently close connection with the underworld.
Life and death are inherently opposites, so how can living humans understand the world of the dead?
For decades, the most powerful necromancers have only reached the [Gold] rank, and their combat strength is far weaker than other classes of the same rank.
Without a sufficiently strong mentor to guide you, there is no complete professional skill tree to pass on.
This is undoubtedly the worst news for a beginner.
Therefore, necromancers have consistently ranked at the top of the list of the weakest professions among humans.
But the Land of the Dead?
Fangzhou glanced at the skeleton clone and the otherworld filled with the aura of death, and suddenly had a bold guess.
Thinking this to himself, a look of dejection appeared on his face. He saluted the instructor and continued to stagger back to the ranks.
The other trainees also looked at Fangzhou with regret.
Just a moment ago, Fangzhou was full of vigor and looked like a rising star.
But now, because of her awakened profession, she is destined to be nothing more than a useless decorative vase.
This feeling must be unpleasant.
They did not disturb Ark, the "disappointed one," and continued their awakening in an orderly manner.
A burst of dazzling light shone forth, accompanied by cheers or sighs.
Soon, all one hundred students successfully awakened.
Not a single person failed to awaken!
Even the usually serious instructor Lu Hu couldn't help but beam with excitement.
A 100% success rate in awakening is a remarkable achievement, even among the elite Haicheng Military Academy.
Looking at the somewhat noisy formation, Lu Hu shouted, "Attention, everyone!"
The students immediately lined up in formation. Lu Hu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Students, awakening is only the first step!"
You are just inexperienced apprentices now.
Further up, Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Glory Champion, and even the Legendary Crown are all beckoning to you.
I hope that today you are proud of your profession, and tomorrow your profession will be proud of you!
Everything for the People's Federation!
The trainees responded in unison: "For the People's Federation, everything!"
"Alright!" Lu Hu glanced at Fang Zhou, whose face was "dejected," and then said, "I'll tell everyone about the next arrangements."
First, all personnel are granted the rank of Corporal and F-level access, allowing them to claim two apprentice-level skill books for free from the Human Union skill library.
Second, later, enter the initial skills you acquired today in your personal terminal. If it's a brand new skill that hasn't been recorded, you'll receive a generous contribution point reward!
Third, a month later, the Haicheng Military Academy will open the [Simulated Battlefield] to test your combat skills. Those who perform well will receive generous rewards.
Did you all understand?
"I understand!"
"Okay, let's start recording the skills now."
Fangzhou opened his personal terminal on his wrist and, following the prompts, copied the [Summon Skeleton] skill into the Human Union skill library.