I was once weak, now look at me

Chapter 23: Shadows, Arise!

World of Floating Islands, Jaune's Island

Jaune gazed intently at the floating screen hovering before him, which displayed the latest notification. Not only had he achieved the monumental milestone of level 300, but the system also indicated that he was now prepared to undertake a job change quest.

Jaune stared at the floating screen right in front of him that was displaying the notification. Not only had he finally achieved level 300, but the system is also saying that he is now ready to undergo a job change quest.

"Status." Jaune commanded, prompting the system to summon his current stats for his review.

Name: Jaune

Level: 300

Titles: Dragon Slayer, Adventurer, Bladesman of Legend

Experience Points (EXP): 21308/30000

Job: None

Race: Human/Diclinous

Health Points (HP): 80293/155500

Magic Points (MP): 151000/151000

Aura: 11%

Fatigue: 38

Strength (STR): 4140

Vitality (VIT): 4164

Agility (AGL): 4522

Intelligence (INT): 4253

Sense: 4239

Luck (LCK): 2935

Gold: 10654062

"I nearly forgot about that." Jaune said, his eyes drifting to part of his stats where it displayed "none" for his job. He had been so absorbed in exploring the other facets of his power that the job aspect had slipped his mind entirely—until now. With this reminder, a surge of curiosity washed over him, eager to discover what kind of role he would be assigned and what new abilities it might grant him.

"Replace the title 'Adventurer' with the new title and accept the job change quest." Jaune instructed the system. Although he wasn't in the most optimal condition to undertake the quest, his curiosity far outweighed his caution, compelling him to proceed.

[The job change quest will begin at midnight]

"Lucky break." Jaune let out a sigh of relief, grateful for the unexpected free time before the quest began. The screen flickered and disappeared as he then made his way toward his house, planning to use the hours until midnight to unwind and gather his strength for the challenges ahead.

(Time Skip)

5 minutes to midnight

The moon hung high in the night sky, nearing its apex as Jaune watched it drift slowly across the darkness. Soon, it would be time. In preparation for the quest, he cooked himself a hearty meal and took a nap, waking up just thirty minutes before midnight to get ready. He clenched his fist, activating his semblance; the bright glow of his aura confirmed he could now use it again after unleashing his domain. Without a doubt, he felt prepared for whatever the system would throw at him.

As if the world itself agreed, the moon reached its peak, and midnight struck. A bolt of purple lightning descended from the full moon, striking the ground before Jaune. The energy coalesced, forming a swirling purple portal in front of him.

"Now then, let's see what the system has in store." Jaune said with a smirk as he stepped into the portal, instantly transporting him into the Job Change dungeon—a grand hallway lit solely by flickering torches.