NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 42 - Rite of Revelation
Once again, it took a long time.
Fortunately, this time there was someone else in the same room. But it’s still quite nerve-wracking.
After a considerable delay compared to the other children, I moved to the room to proceed with the [Rite of Revelation]. This time, it looked like a private room, maybe some kind of privacy policy?
“The accompanying person, please proceed straight down the aisle and wait in the waiting room at the end.”
I separated from Moriss-jii in front of the room and entered alone.
Inside the room, there were two priests.
One was standing next to the front stone pillar, and the other was standing on the other side of the long table next to it.
“The manifestation disc is placed on this pedestal. Please approach it.”
I was beckoned to approach the stone pillar.
I saw a round hollow stone pedestal with a metal device fitted snugly into it.
“Is this the manifestation disc?”
“Yes, that’s correct. More precisely, the golden disc inside is the manifestation disc.”
The device I saw up close looked quite similar to an Earth sesame seed at first glance, but much larger. It seemed to have a diameter of about 20 centimeters.
Two slightly different-sized silver rings were stacked at right angles to each other. Inside the outer ring, there was a smaller golden disc, and a transparent spindle pierced through the center, connecting the central disc and the inner ring.
“While the disc is on the pedestal, please firmly grasp the rods protruding to the left and right with both hands.”
As instructed, I firmly gripped the spindle that protruded about the width of a fist from the pedestal. At that moment, a small amount of magic flowed into my hands, circled around my body, and returned to the rod.
Is this some kind of magical tool?
“First, release only your right hand from the rod. Next, while keeping your left hand on the rod, slowly pull it outward, withdrawing it from the disc.”
As instructed, I pulled the rod out, and the manifestation disc began to rotate along with the rings. The two rings and the central disc were rotating irregularly in the hollow of the pedestal, but after a while, they stopped their movement precisely in a horizontal position.
“With this, the results should be recorded on the manifestation disc. Now, we will transfer the record to the transcription plate.”
A priest, wearing gloves, lifted the silver ring from above. The golden disc broke into two pieces, just like a glass ball, along with the surrounding rings.
Both the remaining disc on the pedestal and the lifted one had characters appearing on them, like a mirrored reflection.
“The same content is recorded on both discs, but we will use this one for record purposes.”
To put it in perspective, it was like a large seal or stamp.
When the lifted disc was placed on a square black plate on the adjacent table, the disc sparkled.
While the priest returned the disc to the pedestal, I received an explanation from the other priest.
“Please confirm your name.”
Golden letters floated on the black board.
Individual Name: Lyon Hydra Valenfield Kilyam
Age: 7 years old
Species: 〆⁂
Class: 【Emperor of Reason】【Gatekeeper】
Contract: 【Beloved by Spirits】
Spirit Mark: 【Water King】
Blessing: Weave God【Thread Chant+】
Blessing: Guidance God 【Shikkara】
“Yes, that’s definitely my name.”
“Next, we will transcribe this result onto a record paper. Please check to ensure there are no discrepancies in the transcribed content.”
I compared the result transcribed onto the paper with the manifestation disc and confirmed that they were the same.
“It’s all correct. May I ask a question?”
I had been curious about it for a long time, and since the result was similar to a bio-search, I thought it would be a good idea to ask now.
“Yes, if I can answer.”
The expression on the priest’s face seemed a little tense. Or was it just my imagination?
“What does it say in the ‘Race’ section here?”
“Oh, this? I’m seeing it for the first time as well. According to records, it is said to be a mark that appears on individuals blessed with extraordinary blessings. It’s like proof of being loved by the gods. Congratulations.”
“Oh, thank you.”
Phew, that’s a relief. The gibberish characters seem to be acceptable in the temple. I’m glad I won’t be declared a heretic or something.
“Thank you for your hard work. Please take this cardboard with you.”
It’s probably for nobles. I was given a cardboard with embossed decorative patterns, so I gently placed the transcribed paper inside.
Is that it?
As I walked towards the waiting room where Moriss-jii and everyone else were waiting, I recalled the results I saw earlier.
My name, age, and the race I was most worried about were all okay for now.
The spirit contract and spirit mark might cause a little commotion, but to some extent, that was expected.
So, the problem lies in the two occupations and two blessings. Double the usual. No, considering the rarity of the blessings, it might be more than that. It depends on the reaction from the adults.
And also, I thought, let me check something that made me go, “Huh?” Before rejoining everyone.
In the recent [Rite of Manifestation], I should have received three occupations. Gatekeeper was one of them. However, what happened to Seer and Insect Charmer? Where did they disappear to?
“Ai, conduct a bio-scan, please.”
《Understood. 》
Individual Name: Lyon Hydra Valenfield Kilyam
Age: 7 years old
Species: 〆⁂
Physical Strength: Weak
Reincarnation Class: 【Emperor of Reason】
Innate Ability: 【Ultimate Law of Reason】
Principles: 1st/2nd/3rd/4th [Reason]
Derived Abilities: 【Magic Eyes+++】【Super Sensitivity】【Parallel Thinking】【Sensory Sync】【Inverted Engraving】【Insect User@】【Parallel Activation】【Astral Body Separation】【Overhead Projection】
Class: 【Gatekeeper@】
Innate Abilities: 【Lock】【Unlock】【Patrol】【Whom】
Contract: 【Beloved by Spirits】
Spirit Mark: 【Water King】【Spirit Summoning (Sealed)】
Innate Abilities: 【Spirit Sensitivity】【Loved One】
Derived Abilities: 【Command】【Aqua Cradle】【Nectar+】
Blessing: Weave God【Thread Chant+】
Innate Ability: 【Glory of the Weave God】【Coffin Serpent】 【Silkworm Spider】 【Clear Wings】
Derived Abilities: 【Survival Against All Odds】[Seer @]
Blessing: Guidance God 【Shikkara】
Innate Abilities: 【Sky Rupture】 【Spectral Play】
Common Abilities: 【Pain Resistance】【Mental Resilience++】【Hunger Resistance】【Insomnia Resistance】【Speed Reading】 【Etiquette】 【Tracing】
Bonus: 【Customized Guide】
Notes: Reincarnation, Past life memory
Since there isn’t much time, can you explain what has changed?
《New class items have been added, and 【Gatekeeper@】 and its innate abilities have been included. Insect Charmer has been incorporated into the derived abilities 【Formula User】 and has changed to 【Insect User@】. Additionally, Seer has been integrated into the blessing: Weave God and has changed to 【Seer@】. That’s it. 》
Thank you. The other two occupations were incorporated into existing occupations and blessings as derived abilities. They did mention reorganizing to avoid duplicating existing abilities.
So, that’s how it turned out. It seems that the ones with @ symbols underwent reorganization.
The symbol next to 【Gatekeeper@】 and the newly incorporated abilities fortunately didn’t appear on the manifestation disc. In that regard, things went well.
But regardless of my position as the lord’s son, a frail child like me as a gatekeeper?
From my current appearance, it’s hard to imagine. But if I have the aptitude for the occupation, maybe I can become a strong man in the future. That would make me happy.
Bulking up, donning armor and a sword, saying, “Welcome to Glassbridge!” or something.
Oh, that sounds like so much fun. I hope it turns out that way.