Awakening The Weakest Talent: Only I Level Up Chapter 2

Chapter 2 The Awakening Commences, A Surprising Power

The awakening event was underway. After gathering the students, the homeroom teacher led the group from the classroom toward the school courtyard.

Upon arrival, the entire cohort was greeted by the sight of a massive, imposing array formation.

Specialized mages had meticulously crafted this unique ritualistic formation.

Utilizing the mystical potency of this array, the students would undergo their individual awakening processes.

The students assembled in rows, pulses racing with anticipation as they awaited the start.

A middle-aged man emerged from within the formation. He stood before the crowd, his gaze sweeping across every student.

“Greetings, everyone. I am the overseer of today’s awakening rites. Please maintain your lines, stay orderly, and wait for the array to activate!”

Excitement rippled through the students as they stared fixatedly at the center of the formation.

“My pulse is racing, the awakening is finally here!”

“Heaven, I pray for a decent talent!”

“I heard being an awakening host is incredibly lucrative!”

“Naturally, a role as critical as this isn’t entrusted to just anyone.”

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“I wonder how high this host’s talent really is.”

“Someone qualified to lead this ceremony must possess superior potential!”

Lu Yu maintained a silent vigil in the crowd, tuning out the surrounding chatter.

Internally, however, he shared the same curiosity regarding the host’s capabilities.

As Lu Yu studied the man, a translucent panel suddenly materialized beside him.

What... just happened?

The display clearly revealed the host’s profile, including his precise talent rank!

Seeing that his peers were still speculating, Lu Yu realized he was the only one capable of perceiving this interface.

Had he undergone an early, secret awakening, granting him sight beyond that of ordinary men?

Shrugging off his confusion, he focused his scrutiny on the man onstage.

[ Name: Xu Qiang ]

[ Talent: Array Mastery ]

[ Talent Rank: C-level ]

The host was indeed known as Xu Qiang. A C-level rating, in context, was quite impressive.

Fittingly, his expertise in Array Mastery made him the ideal candidate to facilitate the ritual.

Seeking to verify this new ability, Lu Yu quickly glanced at a student beside him.

Almost instantaneously, a panel appeared, detailing the boy’s background.

[ Name: Zhang Cheng ]

[ Talent: Surface Petrification. Hardens the skin. Provides a significant defensive boost with moderate gains in strength and speed ]

[ Talent Rank: F-level (Awaiting Awakening) ]

Lu Yu was stunned. To witness the potential of those yet to be awakened was truly remarkable!

With such an advantage, he could easily cultivate a reputation as a sage just by sharing these insights.

He shifted his gaze to the next student, and the data manifested again.

[ Name: Xu Hua ]

[ Talent: Violent Force. A temporary surge that significantly elevates speed and offensive power ]

[ Talent Rank: F-level (Awaiting Awakening) ]

Lu Yu continued his silent survey. A data panel accompanied everyone he looked at.

Scanning the crowd, he noted that, as expected, most possessed either F-level or unrated potential.

Exceptional talents were few and far between.

Most concerningly, some individuals appeared to have no talent at all, destined for a difficult path ahead...

Just then, the host spoke up, “It seems there is quite a bit of curiosity regarding my own potential.”

“I will enlighten you. My talent is C-level, focused on array mechanics. That is why I was chosen to lead this ceremony.”

“Should you awaken a C-level talent, you too will become a foundational member of society, just as I have.”

The realization that a C-level talent was the benchmark for success ignited a fire in the students.

Achieving such status promised both prestige and prosperity!

For a moment, the atmosphere was electric with ambition.

Xu Qiang’s confirmation reassured Lu Yu that he wasn’t imagining things.

He had clearly unlocked a sight-based talent that allowed him to read the potential of others.

The ceremony resumed as students climbed onto the stage one by one.

Eventually, one student stepped forward and commanded the focus of the entire assembly.

It was Su Qing, the renowned beauty of the senior class.

Clad in a white dress, her long, dark hair cascaded elegantly.

Her flawless complexion and striking features drew admiring looks from everyone.

Under the watchful eyes of her peers, she stepped into the center of the formation.

Whispers broke out among the students as the activation sequence started.

“Su Qing is breathtaking. I’d be blessed to reach her level.”

“Dream on. She’s wealthy, beautiful, and excels at every academic and athletic endeavor!”

“True. Being so gifted, we simply aren’t in her league.”

“Maybe not. What if she awakens poorly? Then we might stand a chance!”

“What a delusional thought!”

Shortly after, Su Qing exited the formation.

Her expression remained serene, giving no indication of her result.

The host stepped forward and shouted the announcement.

“The awakening of Su Qing is complete. Her talent is Holy Light of Healing. It is an A-level talent!”

The courtyard erupted in a cacophony of gasps and cheers.

“An A-level talent! Simply legendary!”

“A-level? There are rarely more than a handful in our school! Her path forward is paved with gold!”

“The gap between us continues to widen. There is no hope of keeping up.”

“I am so jealous. An A-level talent is an elite asset of humanity, someone to be idolized!”

“Why is my potential stuck at F? Why!”

Bitterness, envy, and regret filled the air among the less fortunate students.

As Su Qing descended, many approached her with strained smiles and hollow praise.

“Amazing work, simply amazing.”

“The school’s pride! You are destined for greatness!”

“Congrats on your A-level awakening, Su Qing. Don’t forget your humble classmates when you reach the top!”

Ignoring them, Su Qing returned to her seat.

Lu Yu observed her, his brow furrowing.

The panel hovering beside her indicated something different from an A-level rating!

[ Name: Su Qing ]

[ Talent: Light Affinity ]

[ Talent Rank: S ]

The host claimed she had awakened an A-level Holy Light of Healing, but his eyes told a different story.

The manifestations were similar, yet fundamentally different.

More strikingly, it was a rare S-grade rarity!

Could the host have misread her performance?

Or perhaps the official methods simply failed to grasp the true depth of her talent.

It seemed his new ocular ability was far more precise than current technology.

While Lu Yu pondered these findings, the ceremony drew to a close with the final student finishing.

Finally, his name was called.

Every eye turned toward Lu Yu, waiting to see what he would manifest as he approached the platform.

Lu Yu walked toward the formation with a racing heart.

He had to awaken something extraordinary to honor the sacrifices his aunt had made for him.