"Which one is the best suited for me currently, among them?" Jake asked as there are still many choices.

    "[The Forgemaster one, Level 1 may not sound that great, but Level 2 ability is very good.]

    "And what ability is that?" Jake

    [Inferno Forge: Forgemaster Craft, when elevated to Level 2, grants the wielder the ability known as Inferno Forge. This mystical flame, unique to Forgemaster Craft, possesses the following characteristics: Blazing Manipulation, Heat Transmutation, Molten Metal Mastery, Forge Enchantment, Artisan''s Embrace.]

    [All these characteristics make it more useful for you. You can also take a Fire-type Authority, but Forgemaster Craft is better as it involves three aspects of Flame and metal manipulation and Magic smithing.] Nexus explained

    "Very well, then I choose this." Jake nodded and accepted Forgemaster Craft as his second Authority.

    [Good, now close your eyes for a second.]

    Jake did as Nexus instructed and when he closed his eyes, after a moment Nexus told him to open them.

    "This is....." Jake exclaimed seeing himself floating in pure white space after he opened his eyes.

    [This is your Soul space]

    A voice sounded from the surroundings and when focus on the direction from where it comes from he saw a purple cube floating in this White space or his Soul space.

    "So this is the cube" Jake mumbles coming nearer to the cube.

    [Yes, it''s the cube, now place your hand on it] Nexus nods and instructed Jake

    Jake nods and placed his right hand on the cube, the moment he placed his hand on the cube, a light chain came out of the cube and went inside Jake.

    "What''s this...arghh" Jake was just going to ask when a sudden pain struck him.

    [Keep enduring, your soul is engraving with new Authority, this is the reason for pain]

    Jake clutched his chest area and closed his eyes and start taking deep breaths trying to cope up with the pain, this amount of pain is like someone slowly peeling his skin off, Especially near his chest, finally after 5 minutes which he felt like eternity, the pain subsided and when Jake open his eyes he found himself back in his room.

    Panting huffing

    "Why didn''t you tell me about the pain?" Jake asked after calming down, with visible anger on his face.

    [Sorry, but even I didn''t know there will be such difficulty while engraving your second Authority]

    "Is there any specific reason?" Jake asked, trying to avoid this situation from happening again.

    [hmm....I can think one reason, probably the same reason you were allowed to own only one Authority while being unawakened, that is Soul Strength]

    "So my soul strength is weak that''s why the pain?" Jake

    Outside the temple, clusters of parents engaged in conversations, exchanging stories about their own awakening experiences or sharing hopes for the cores their children might form. The diversity of backgrounds and lineages in the village ensured a myriad of expectations and aspirations.

    As the doors to the temple opened and families entered, the air inside was charged with a mix of reverence and hope. The Awakener, a figure of wisdom and experience, stood ready to guide each child through the awakening process.

    The ceremonies unfolded with a rhythm that had been practiced for generations. Each child, unique in their own way, faced the mysterious energy within the sacred chamber. Parents, waiting outside, shared knowing glances, their hearts echoing the hopes and dreams they held for their children.

    The Awakener called the children one by one " Jimmy you first" Jimmy one of the playmates of Jake went near the elderly awakener, the awakener guided him to touch the Mystical orb placed on the Altar in the center of the temple.

    Jimmy nodded and placed both of his hands on the Crystal orb, and soon after his body started glowing, and after some time all the glow subsided with the exception only a pea-sized glow near the center of the sternum, signifying successful awakening.

    "Congratulations you are awakened" The elderly awakener smiled warmly and told Jimmy to exit the temple.

    Jimmy nodded and started exiting the temple not before giving a thumbs up to Jake.

    Soon all the children one by one awakened their core.

    After the rituals concluded, families emerged from the temple, faces aglow with a mix of emotions. Some wore expressions of relief, while others beamed with pride. The variety of cores manifested during the awakening ceremonies added a layer of diversity to the village, a reflection of the individual strengths that would shape its future.

    For Jake''s parents, the day held a special significance. Their journey had been one of resilience and determination, and now, it''s time for their son to walk the same path to greatness.

    "How do you feel, Jake?" his mother inquired, her eyes filled with maternal concern.

    "I feel different, Mom. It''s hard to explain, but I think it went well," Jake replied, maintaining his calm but excited demeanor.

    "Great, but Son don''t forget whatever core you will gain at the age of 12, never give up," Reynold said.

    "Of course, Dad, I will never give up if it is some waste core," Jake nodded and remarked.

    "Shhhhh, don''t say such scary stuff," His mother scolded him.

    "It was a joke, Mom," Jake said

    "Joke or not, Core is very important in one''s life; don''t take it lightly," Sera remarked.

    "I know, Mom," Jake nodded seriously.

    "Good, now let''s go home, we cooked your favorite dish for this special day," Sera nodded seeing seriousness on her Son''s face.

    "Let''s go home and relax a lot after all from tomorrow your practice begins Jake," Reynold remarked as he lifted Jake and put him at his shoulder.

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