[System Notification]
You have witnessed the Awakening of Lucien Hawthorne and Elysia Vale.
Analyzing data…
Rin frowned.
"Analyzing? What is the system analyzing?"
When Lucien and Elysia awakened, he hadn’t expected to receive system notifications. Yet, detailed information about their classes flooded his mind.
[Lucien Hawthorne’s 1st Awakening]
Class: Apprentice Butler (Life-Oriented)
A foundational class for those who serve with precision, intelligence, and dedication.
Class Traits:
- Butler’s Code: Learns and adapts quickly to various tasks.
- Mana Assistance: Enhances physical movements with small bursts of mana.
- Efficient Hands: Performs daily tasks with speed and accuracy.
- Basic Combat Training: Rudimentary self-defense techniques.
[Elysia Vale’s 1st Awakening]
Class: Maid-in-Training (Life-Oriented)
A basic class focused on servitude, discipline, and support, with hidden potential.
Class Traits:
- Servant’s Diligence: Cleans, cooks, and organizes with great efficiency.
- Silent Steps: Moves quietly and unnoticed.
- Instinctive Awareness: Senses disorder or danger nearby.
- Basic Self-Defense: Learns fundamental escape techniques.
Rin read the system messages again, his expression thoughtful.
"A butler and a maid…" His lips curled into a faint smile.
"They will be the pillars of my dream."
The Everhart Mansion was livelier than ever. Servants bustled about, preparing for the arrival of a living legend—Lord Alden von Everhart, Rin’s grandfather.
Alden was a man whose name echoed across Dominara. His exploits were etched in history, but his presence was a closely guarded secret. Few had seen him in person, and fewer still had survived to speak of it.
Even his own family didn’t know the true extent of his power. His boundaries remained shrouded in mystery, leaving even the most powerful nobles and mages to wonder just how deep his strength ran.
When he finally arrived… the world itself seemed to acknowledge his presence.
A chilling gust swept through the grand hall as the doors swung open. A pulse of chaotic mana—wild and untamed—flooded the space, pressing down on everyone like an invisible mountain.
Boom.
It wasn’t loud. But the impact was felt in their bones.
Alden von Everhart had arrived.
He stepped forward, his movements unhurried yet carrying a weight that made the very air tremble. Golden eyes, sharp as a predator’s, swept across the hall. His mere gaze was enough to make seasoned knights sweat and servants’ knees buckle.
“Kneel.”
No words were spoken. Yet, the mana itself seemed to command it.
Thud.
One by one, nobles, knights, and servants alike dropped to their knees, unable to withstand the crushing pressure. Even the most battle-hardened knights submitted without hesitation. Only Rin’s parents, Edwin and Seraphina remained standing beside him, their auras shielding them from the suffocating force.
Rin, however…
“Hngh…”
Sweat dripped down his brow as he clenched his jaw. His knees trembled, his entire body screaming for relief. But he refused to kneel.
“Not… yet…”
The chaotic mana tore through his circuits, clawing at his insides like a ravenous beast. It wasn’t just power—it was a test. A relentless storm hammering at his will, daring him to submit.
Five seconds… ten… twenty…
Rin’s vision blurred, but he held firm.
Thirty seconds… forty-five…
His limbs trembled violently, and his breathing grew ragged. But he refused to give in.
Fifty seconds…
A sharp pain shot through his legs. His mana circuits were nearing their limit.
“Just… a little more…”
But the chaos was relentless.
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Sixty seconds…
Rin’s body finally betrayed him.
His knees gave out, and he dropped.
Thud.
The hall was silent, save for Rin’s labored breathing.
“Hah… I lasted… a minute…”
Rin’s head was bowed, frustration gnawing at him. But then…
“Kekeke…”
A low chuckle echoed through the hall.
“To endure for a full minute against my mana…”
Rin’s head snapped up as Alden’s sharp golden eyes locked onto his.
“You’ve got quite the willpower, boy.”
A smirk tugged at Alden’s lips, his gaze filled with something rare approval.
“Don’t you?”
Rin’s breath caught in his throat. His grandfather’s praise was unexpected.
“I… didn’t kneel immediately…” Rin murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
Alden’s smirk deepened, a glint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.
“No. You didn’t.”
And in that moment… Rin realized.
He had earned his grandfather’s acknowledgment.
But he also knew—this was only the beginning.
Rin thought, "In every anime, the old man who doesn’t die is always the strongest. Kekeke."
Rin’s eyes widened.
“You have an amusing mind, boy,” Alden said softly, his smirk deepening.
"Did he just… read my thoughts?"
A Rare Decision
What happened next shocked everyone.
Lord Alden von Everhart personally chose to oversee Rin’s Awakening.
"Why would the Lord Alden guide the young master’s Awakening?" one of the knights whispered.
"Only if… the boy is special," another murmured, eyes filled with awe.
As midnight approached, Rin’s heart pounded in his chest.
"What class will I awaken?"
A wave of nervousness crept in, but he crushed it down.
"Mother, Father, and Grandfather… they all awakened hidden classes in their first Awakening. What about me?"
Hidden classes—legendary, rare, and impossible to predict. Only a select few awakened them.
And then… there were dual classes.
"But no one has ever awakened a battle-oriented dual class. It’s always life-oriented…"
Rin’s jaw tightened.
"I can’t settle for anything less."
My dad Edwin von Everhart, initially awakened as a SWORD WARDEN, a hidden class.
Mom Seraphina von Everhart also awaken as hidden class EMBER MAGE.
As for my grandpa his current 5th Awakening class is I don't know but he also awakens hidden class MIND BLADE CRAFTER at 1st Awakening.
The Awakening – 12:00 AM
When the clock struck midnight, the world shifted.
Golden and violet mana erupted from Rin’s body.
But it wasn’t calm. It wasn’t graceful.
It was chaotic—wild and unstable.
Lucien and Elysia instinctively stepped back.
“Rin…!” Elysia’s voice trembled.
"This… this isn’t normal," Lucien murmured, eyes narrowing.
Alden’s expression darkened instantly.
“Stay back!” His command echoed like thunder.
Pain Like No Other… Yet Familiar
But Rin… didn’t panic.
Pain tore through his body, threatening to rip him apart. But compared to the agony of his previous life?
“This… is nothing.”
He gritted his teeth and followed Alden’s instructions perfectly.
Absorbing.
Storing.
Circulating.
"As Rin’s first awakening began, searing pain tore through his body. His veins burned with mana, his circuits struggling to contain the surge. A blinding light engulfed him, his mind teetering between life and death. When the agony faded, a chilling voice echoed—'The Unfulfilled Path begins.'”
[System Notification]
Arcane Awakening at Critical Point.
[Choose your path]
[Path of Reckless Fortune – Unlimited Growth, but Permanent Instability.]
[Path of Cursed Stability – Controlled Power, but Sealed Potential.]
“What kind of choice is this…?”
Rin’s vision blurred as pain tore through his body, his mind fracturing under the impossible weight of decision.”
“I won’t be shackled again…”
[Path Chosen: Reckless Fortune – Unlimited Growth, but Permanent Instability.]
[You have embraced chaos. Prepare for consequences.]
A grin tugged at Rin’s lips.
“Bring it on.”
[System Notification]
First Awakening Successful!
You have awakened as a [Arcane Gambler].
You have learned the skill ‘Mana Control’.
Rin’s vision blurred, and his consciousness faded…
"As Rin collapsed, gasping for breath, Alden’s eyes narrowed. Placing a hand on Rin’s chest, he channeled a sliver of his mana to inspect the circuits. His expression darkened.
‘This… isn’t normal.’
The mana within Rin wasn’t just chaotic—it was… evolving. Alden’s gaze sharpened.
‘What have you become, boy?’"
The Aftermath & Uproar in the Mansion
When Rin woke up, a familiar warmth greeted him.
Elysia was asleep beside his bed, her hand firmly gripping his.
As he stirred, she blinked awake, her grip tightening immediately.
“Are you alright, Rin?”
He nodded, still groggy.
A Knock at the Door
The door swung open.
Lucien stood there, a grin tugging at his lips.
“You’re late for your own birthday party.”
“…Party?” Rin blinked.
Elysia smirked, eyes twinkling with mischief.
“You forgot your own birthday, you idiot.”
Lucien chuckled.
“The whole Solterra Continent is coming. This is the second biggest event after Duke Alexander von Solmerg’s daughter’s Awakening this year.”
Rin groaned, running a hand through his hair.
“Great. More nobles staring at me like a rare artifact.”
The Grand Celebration
The Everhart Mansion was transformed into a breathtaking masterpiece.
Rin was dressed in a royal blue blazer embroidered with the Everhart family crest in gold.
His jet-black hair was styled by expert maids.
Even Lucien, who rarely gave compliments, couldn’t resist muttering,
“Damn… you actually look like a prince.”
When two elite knights announced his entry, the hall fell silent.
“Presenting, the Young Master of House Everhart—Rin von Everhart!”
With Charisma 8, even the most stoic nobles couldn’t help but be captivated.
The party was grand, exhausting… and after hours of enduring polite conversations—
Rin promptly went to bed.
After the Grand Celebration
The Everhart mansion had finally quieted down. The echoes of laughter, music, and the endless chatter of nobles had faded, leaving only the soft rustling of the curtains as the night breeze slipped through the open window.
Rin lay on his bed, staring at the ornate ceiling illuminated by the dim glow of a mana crystal lamp. His body was exhausted, but his mind wouldn’t let him rest.
“A party for me…”
His fingers brushed the edge of the silk blanket, but his mind was far away—back in his old life.
In his past life…
Birthdays had been nothing more than an ordinary day. No cake, no gifts, not even a simple “Happy Birthday.” His coworkers barely acknowledged his existence, and his family… well, they had long forgotten he existed.
“I used to sit alone in that cold apartment… staring at my phone, waiting for a message that never came.”
Even on those nights, when he’d muster the courage to hope—hope that someone, anyone, would remember—there was only silence. No friends. No family. Just him and the deafening quiet.
But tonight…
Tonight was different. Lucien had dragged him to the party with that smug grin, and Elysia had stayed by his side the entire time, making sure he didn’t look too overwhelmed. His parents had looked so proud, and even his grandfather… that mysterious, unreadable man, had stayed and watched over him.
“They all… celebrated for me.”
His chest tightened, but this time, it wasn’t from pain—it was warmth.
“This… this is what it feels like to be cared for.”
Rin clenched the blanket a little tighter. He had never experienced this kind of warmth before. The laughter, the smiles, the feeling of belonging… it was something he had only ever dreamed of.
“I won’t take this for granted.”
His eyes burned, but he blinked the tears away.
“In this life… I’ll treasure every moment.”
As his breathing slowed and his exhaustion finally caught up to him, Rin closed his eyes with a quiet smile. For the first time in both lives, he didn’t feel alone.
“Thank you… for this second chance.”
And with that final thought, sleep gently took him, cradling him in the warmth of a life that finally felt worth living.