Adventurer of Many Professions

"Recruitment Position: Warrior"

"Requirements: Magic Affinity of at least 2.0; must have mastered at least one skill; under 15 years of age; Adventurer Rank: Black Iron or Bronze."

"Current Team Members:

• Captain: Raymond Kelton — Age: 15, Dual-Class (Warrior/Fighter), mastered three skills, Adventurer Rank: Black Iron

• Arya Moore — Age: 15, Occupation: Archer, Magic Affinity: 4.2, Adventurer Rank: White Porcelain

• Sylph Vargas — Age: 15, Occupation: Explosion Mage, Magic Affinity: 2.6, Adventurer Rank: Black Iron

• Lorene Welty — Age: 15, Occupation: Priest, Magic Affinity: 2.4, Adventurer Rank: Black Iron"

"Interested candidates are to report for an interview at Room 4, 3rd Floor, Adventurer's Guild in Wittes Town, at 9:00 a.m. on September 24th."

"What?! Raymond has a Magic Affinity of 3.8?!"

"That's insane! Not only is he dual-classed, but his affinity is that high too? That's unbelievable!"

"Yeah! A Magic Affinity of 3.8... even in Somar City, I've never heard of anyone with that kind of rating!"

"I've heard that Wilson, vice leader of the platinum-tier party Heart of the King, has a Magic Affinity of 4.0. And Deskya, the leader of Fate Runners, is said to have the same affinity as Raymond, 3.8. Other than those two, who else even comes close?"

Upstairs in the Adventurer's Guild tavern, the adventurers who had bought copies of the Recruitment Book were now gathered in groups, discussing the explosive details of Raymond and Sylph's team.

"And did you see this part? Raymond's already mastered three skills!"

"Right?! Not just high affinity, but insane learning speed too. It's only been, what, a little over two months since his awakening? And he's already learned three skills?"

"Maybe being a dual-class lets him grasp skills faster than normal adventurers?" one of them mused thoughtfully.

"Could be. But whatever the reason, Raymond's talent is off the charts. This kind of all-around ability is just too much."

"I heard people are already calling him the most gifted awakened in the entire Kingdom of Atlantis!"

"That feels a bit much, don't you think? I mean, yes, his stats are crazy, but there are bound to be others in the kingdom with similar talents."

Some adventurers voiced their doubts. They weren't denying Raymond's strength, far from it, but labeling him the most talented in the kingdom felt like a stretch. The world was vast, and many awakened individuals, both known and unknown, could rival or surpass Raymond in specific areas.

"Take his Magic Affinity, for example, 3.8 is impressive, but Wilson in Somar City has 4.0. And Deskya has the same as Raymond. Even in his own team, Arya's Magic Affinity is higher at 4.2!"

"And that's just the ones we know about. There could be others in the Kingdom of Atlantis with even greater potential."

Another adventurer nodded. "Exactly. Raymond's well-rounded, but to say he's the absolute best? That's overselling it a bit."

But one man shook his head and countered firmly. "No, I don't think it's an exaggeration at all."

He continued, voice steady, drawing the attention of the others.

"You're right, others might surpass him in one area. Wilson has higher affinity. Maybe someone else has mastered more skills. But no one, no one, matches him across the board."

"Raymond isn't just a little good at everything, he's elite at everything. That's the difference. While others shine in one area and are average in others, Raymond is consistently at the top in all categories: physical, magical, skill mastery, adaptability and let's not forget, he's only 15."

The tavern fell quiet as his words settled in. The truth was hard to deny. It wasn't just the peak of any one trait that made Raymond remarkable, it was the sheer balance and breadth of his excellence.

And that's what made him so terrifying.

"Raymond's ability to master skills isn't something that simply comes with a high Magic Affinity! Many adventurers have high Magic Affinity, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can pick up skills quickly. Take Wilson, the vice-leader of the platinum-tier adventurer group Heart of the King, for example. He has a Magic Affinity of 4.0, but despite the resources of his elite group, he's only mastered five skills so far!"

"Five skills might sound impressive, but Wilson's a Platinum-level adventurer! It's common for Gold-level adventurers to know six skills, and many Platinum-level adventurers can manage seven. So, five isn't exactly groundbreaking."

"Even if there are others who match or surpass Raymond in certain aspects, don't forget, Raymond has one massive advantage no one else has."

"Dual-professional Raymond. That's why he stands out! This is the edge that others can't replicate! Sure, some single-profession adventurers may excel in one area or another, but they're still single-professionals. Raymond? He's not just a Warrior, he's a Fighter too. That means he can learn twice as many skills!"

"Add his Magic Affinity of 3.8 to the mix, and who else can even come close to him?"

As the adventurer spoke, the group at the table fell silent. It was true. Raymond wasn't just a prodigy in his individual skills, he had an identity that gave him a unique advantage: he was a dual-professional.

"Exactly. That's why it's not an exaggeration to say Raymond is the most talented person in the Kingdom of Atlantis," the adventurer continued.

"Yes!" they all agreed quietly, the weight of it settling in.

After all, Raymond was the only dual-professional in the entire kingdom. It wasn't just his versatility that made him stand out, it was his insane potential for mastering skills.

"Take a single-professional, for instance. With the kind of talent Raymond's shown so far, he could easily master five or six skills in the future and maybe even seven or eight! But as a dual-professional, he's set to double that. If he can learn five or six skills in each of his two professions, and combine them with his exceptional Magic Affinity... well, the combinations are almost limitless!"

One adventurer leaned forward, eyes wide with realization. "Raymond's potential is terrifying! If someone else showed a bit more raw talent, people would say they could become a Platinum-level adventurer. But Raymond? With his current growth? He's already on track to become one!"

"Absolutely!" another agreed. "He's the most talented person in Atlantis. If there ever comes a time when the Kingdom faces extinction, and they form a Heroic team to save the day... Raymond will definitely be part of that team!"

"But don't forget," another adventurer interjected, "Raymond's teammates are equally impressive!"

He pointed to the pages of the Recruitment Book, highlighting Arya, Sylph, and Lorene's stats. "Take Sylph, the Explosion Mage. Look at her Magic Affinity, it's 2.6!"

"Now, we all know Explosion Mages rely heavily on Magic Affinity. After all, the cost of casting Explosion Magic is much higher than most other spells. That's why many teams shy away from having them. But when an Explosion Mage has a high enough Magic Affinity, they can release more explosions, and their damage potential increases drastically."

"Then there's Lorene, the Priest. She was practically invisible to the adventurers in Somar City before this. But look at her Magic Affinity, 2.4! That's huge for a Priest. Normally, a Priest doesn't get any profession bonuses to Magic Affinity. It's all raw potential. And don't forget, she's already a Black Iron-level adventurer! That means not only does she have healing spells, but she's also received divine magic from the Sun Goddess herself!"

The room fell quiet as the adventurers processed the enormity of Raymond's team. Talent wasn't just about raw power, it was about how well they complemented each other, and how extraordinary each member was on their own.

Suddenly, one of the adventurers seemed to have a realization and spoke up excitedly, "I remember now! The Priest Lorene, didn't she just awaken not long ago?"

"That's right!" the adventurer who had been talking previously nodded. "I heard that Lorene, the Priest, has only been an adventurer for less than half a year! And in that short time, the Sun Goddess granted her two divine arts! I don't know if any of you have ever seen a Priest like that, but it's the first time I've encountered one!"

"Same here!" another adventurer chimed in.

The others also nodded in agreement.

One adventurer furrowed his brow, as if deep in thought. After a moment, he spoke uncertainly, "I've heard that the Sun Goddess bestows 'divine consciousness' on Priests, and that it's somehow linked to their Magic Affinity."

"Yeah, that's what I've heard too! The Sun Goddess tends to favor Priests with high Magic Affinity, because the higher their affinity, the more magic they can channel, and the more divine arts they can access. It makes sense, they can support their team better with greater magic reserves!"

"Ah, I remember now," another adventurer said. "I always thought that rumor sounded a bit far-fetched. But looking at Lorene's Magic Affinity, which is pretty high, and the fact that she received two divine arts in less than half a year... maybe there's some truth to it after all."

"Definitely," another adventurer agreed.

After this discussion about Lorene, their attention shifted to Arya, the female archer.

"I heard from the adventurer selling the Recruitment Book that Arya just joined Raymond and Sylph's team yesterday," one of them said.

"That's right. A White Porcelain adventurer with a Magic Affinity of 4.2! It's unbelievable!"

"With that high of a Magic Affinity, it makes sense why Raymond and his team would recruit her, even though she's still at White Porcelain level."

"Exactly! Raymond and his team aren't looking for teammates who are already strong, they want teammates with potential, like Arya! If someone's strong initially but lacks growth potential, they'd just fall behind and drag the whole team down."

"So, that's why Raymond and his team set such high recruitment standards, Magic Affinity of at least 2.0!"

However, to the adventurers, these requirements seemed completely reasonable. In fact, they felt low. After all, even Lorene, the Priest with the lowest Magic Affinity in the group, had 2.4.

As for the others, Sylph not only had a high Magic Affinity but was also a powerful Explosion Mage. And Raymond, of course, was the most talented adventurer in the entire Kingdom of Atlantis!

Then there was Arya. Although we only knew about her Magic Affinity so far, her awakening had been recent, so her other abilities were still a mystery. But even with just her Magic Affinity of 4.2, she could fit into nearly any team, especially a Platinum-level group. High Magic Affinity was incredibly desirable, even if her skill comprehension wasn't the best.

Take Wilson, the vice-leader of Heart of the King, for example. His skill comprehension wasn't extraordinary, but his high Magic Affinity was enough to secure him a place in a Platinum-level group. The group supported his skill learning, and despite only mastering five skills, his magic reserves made him a valuable asset.

For Arya, if she joined a Platinum-level adventure group, there's a strong chance she could eventually reach Platinum status herself.

And we don't even know how strong her skill comprehension is yet. If she turns out to be talented in that area, her future would be nothing short of extraordinary.

With a Magic Affinity of 4.2, even if her skill comprehension isn't the best, she has the potential to rise to Platinum level, whether or not she joins a Platinum-level group. But with the likes of Raymond and his team around her, they could likely create the conditions for her to grow even further.

After all, not only is Raymond the most talented dual-professional in all of Atlantis, but with the Explosion Magician Sylph on his team, they are an unstoppable force. If something feels off, Sylph will instantly unleash an Explosion Magic, wiping out ordinary monsters in an instant. Even more powerful monsters would be severely injured by the blast.

"Looking at it like this, their recruitment requirements seem pretty low!" an adventurer remarked in the tavern after reading through the Recruitment Book.

The other adventurers nodded in agreement. "That's true. Any one of these four, Raymond especially, has the potential to become a Platinum Level adventurer. The rest are just as capable. The Warrior recruits they're looking for might seem like they have high standards at first, but compared to the rest of the team, the gap is clear."

"But don't forget, these are just the minimum recruitment requirements," another adventurer pointed out. "Given the potential shown by dual-professional Raymond and the others in the Recruitment Book, there are bound to be applicants who exceed these basic requirements when they go for the interview."

"That's true…" the others agreed.

"However, the age requirement has likely eliminated many talented adventurers," one adventurer mused. "I understand needing adventurers to be Black Iron or Bronze rank, but setting the age limit under fifteen seems a bit unreasonable."

This age restriction, which essentially meant the recruits had to have awakened within the past year, left out many potential candidates.

"Hey, what's so confusing about that?" one adventurer said with a grin. "Remember, everyone on Raymond's team, including the dual-class magician himself and the Explosion Magician Sylph, is under fifteen!"

"Exactly!" another chimed in. "They're all around the same age, so naturally, they'll want to recruit adventurers who are also young like them. It'll be easier for them to communicate, and since they're all still learning, they'll be more comfortable around peers."

"Yeah, people of the same age can connect more easily, and they'll have similar experiences to bond over. Plus, being young means they can avoid the egos and baggage that often come with older adventurers."