The hall was silent.
One by one, names were called. One by one, powers were revealed.
"Flame Manipulation—B Rank!"
Cheers erupted.
"Steel Body—A Rank!"
Even louder.
Caleb stepped forward when his name was called.
"Caleb Voss."
He placed his hand on the crystal.
For a moment—nothing happened.
Then a faint, dull light flickered.
The screen displayed:
Skill: Zero
Rank: F
Silence.
Then laughter.
"Zero? What kind of skill is that?"
"F-rank trash."
Caleb stared at the screen.
Zero.
He clenched his fist quietly.