Now that Angel had awakened, he is now eligible to register as a 'Defender'. He looked at his closet, trying to find clothes that is perfect for the interview since famous Defenders would be the one assessing their abilities and skills.
"This should be good.", he says as he takes the clothing from his closet.
Angel took the half-sleeved t-shirt that gym people wear and the gray jeans in his closet. After wearing it, he checked his system panel for the summoning skill.
"I have 213 gold so I should test my luck.", Angel says.
[Summon skill has been activated...]
[Congratulations, you have summoned 'Ghoul'(E-ranked)(Type: Ground)(Attribute: Dark)]
'Another E-ranked huh... I guess I can't expect myself to roll something big as a beginner.', Angel looks at his unit inventory with sadness.
'And also, the units aren't ranked by the number of stars anymore.', Angel says.
Angel looked at a certain button called 'unit rates'. As soon as he pressed it, units of uncountable numbers appeared on the screen. It showed both the names of the units and was sorted by highest to lowest rank. Although, as Angel scrolled up... the names of the ranked S and above were question marked, making it a mystery.
Angel looked at Cerios's rank and he was only ranked C yet he was ranked one of the greatest in the game, and was also called by the community, 'the 7th star of Angel'.
A news report then showed in the tv about the mass numbers of people, applying as a 'Defender'. Angel immediately remembered that he was supposed to go but forgot due to reading the millions of names in the unit rate screen. Angel rushed down the apartment building using the stairs and called for a taxi.
"Bring me to the 'Defender Association'.", Angel says to the driver.
As Angel gets near to the association building, many people could be seen wielding their abilities, some are using magic while some are flexing their big muscles and swordmanship.
"Kid, are you planning on registering as a defender?", the driver asks.
"Yes I will, why do you ask?", Angel responds.
"My son also just went in to register, I'm just a bit worried since defenders is a dangerous job.", the driver says with worry on his face.
"If your son registered for it, he must be strong since applying as a defender needs thought about, whether you are strong enough to go for it or not.", Angel says.
"I guess, we're here.", the driver says with a slight smile.
Many scouters from different factions in the country could be seen outside the building. Angel walked to the entrance with anxiousness as this is his second time applying.
"Here is your number, please come to the front when your number is called.", says by the employee.
The inside of the building was big, it is enough to fit atleast hundreds of people. Angel received the number "231", and the last number called was number 161. Angel waited for 3 hours straight to get called, it was already afternoon.
Angel's number then came. He went to the front and was escorted to a room. Inside the room is a large field with dummies scattered, it is the room where the ability assessment is held.
"You may show us your ability, we will then judge on which rank you shall be placed.", says by the committee member in charge of Angel's assessment.
Angel nodded and raised up his hand.
"Summon Majin!", Angel shouts.
A portal appeared on the ground and out came Ghoul, one of the lowest ranked undead in the 'Undead Faction'.
"A summoner... is that the only one you can summon?", the committee says as he writes down on the paper.
Angel wanted to summon Cerios but the amount of gold he has to re-summon Cerios is insufficient.
"I can summon others but it has requirements for summoning.", Angel says.
"Okay, can that thing you summon attack or does it have a different purpose?", the committee asks.
"Its main purpose is attacking.", Angel responds.
"Then can you order it to attack one of the dummies, its so we can test the power of your summons.", the committee says.
"Sure,
The ghoul tries its best but its strength is only comparable to a D-rank tank-type defender. Angel decided to unsummon it and waited for his rank.
"From the association's judgement, they have judged that you are a D-rank. Congratulations in becoming a defender.", the association committee says.
"Thank you so much! I'll be sure to do my best to rank up and reach the highest rank.", Angel says with tears in his eyes.
For 3 years, Angel didn't awaken his abilities. He had to endure countless criticism from the community when he was working as a porter. He got called useless, trash, bottom and etc. But now he acquired an ability that will put him on the top soon.
Angel decided to go home as soon as he received the certificate of approval from the association. As he walks to the taxi terminal, a group of defenders saw him, and not only that, they are people who are familiar with him.
"If it isn't the porter, why need to go to the association when your not even an awakened.", Zeth laughs.
"That's where your wrong Zeth, I've already awakened, check my certificate with your own eyes.", Angel says confidently.
The group took the certificate and ripped it apart. The crowd started to come after seeing what happened, but Angel didn't care for a certain feeling was starting boil down inside him.
"Hey, why don't we play just like old times back in school, what do you say Angel?", Zeth says as he looks down on him.
"Sure, if that's what you want.", Angel says as he glares at Zeth.
"That's right, that's the kind of confidence of a defender should have! You all heard it, he accepted so there's no reason for anybody to interfere!", Zeth shouts at the crowd.
The crowd started to form a circle and watched the two of us. Zeth is a C-rank sword user, with his skills, he can easily kill Angel that is... if his alone. Zeth lunged at Angel, aiming for his neck but as soon as he gets close to him he stopped. Zeth didn't see that a blade was right at the edge of his neck, ready to pierce it.
"I thought I clearly said nobody to interfere! Who are you supposed to be huh!?", Zeth looks at him with anger.
"Nobody, its just that... I wonder what kind of death should I give you for aiming your blade at my master.", Cerios says with a menacing aura surrounding his body.
"Should I kill you or torture you first"