The school gym was packed.
Hundreds of students stood in lines, eyes full of excitement and fear. At the center of the gym stood a tall crystal pillar—the Awakening Crystal.
Government officials. Armed guards. Even a few people in expensive suits stood at the back.
Guild scouts, Xiao Li realized.
The test began.
One student after another placed their hand on the crystal.
"F-Rank Warrior." "E-Rank Support." "D-Rank Mage!"
Cheers and cries echoed.
When a student awakened as a C-Rank, the gym exploded.
Xiao Li watched calmly.
His system appeared.
[Reminder:]
Limit output to public system rules.]
Soon, his name was called.
"Xiao Li."
He stepped forward.
Hands touched the crystal.
The crystal glowed weakly.
"E-Rank… Physical Enhancement," the examiner announced.
Laughter spread quietly.
"Of course." "As expected."
Xiao Li lowered his head slightly.
Inside, his system displayed something very different.
[Authority Level Increased.]
[Public System Successfully Deceived.]
Xiao Li smiled faintly.