The preparation for the ceremony took a quite long time. I spent my time doing a thumb wrestling with Leo. At first we just played by two of us but slowly the other children noticed our games and cheered on us.

"What's happening here?"

A priest said. The children gasped and headed back to their seat. I and Leo looked at each other and shrugged our shoulder.

"Now, line up. We'll start the ceremony."

He said. The children lined up obediently. I stood behind Leo and joined the line. The priests looked at me scorning. One by one the children were told to stand on the altar and the priest would chant some kind of aria. The pillars around the altar were glowing and when the glow disappeared, the priest announced the job the child got. Though, their job was just ordinary one, like farmer, blacksmith, or so on.

Now it was Leo's turn. He rose to the altar with confidence. He received the light from the pillars but the priest didn't announce his job. He descended from the altar and waited for me. I rose to the altar. The priest looked at me with disgusted eyes.

The aria started. I listened carefully and noticed that the aria was different. I could hear faintly 'the worst job' in English from his mouth. I pretended to not noticing and waited the aria finished.

<<Job Bestowal Ceremony had been initated>>

<<Worst Possible Job List would be displayed>>

As I thought, he really wanted to make me fall through this method.

<<Job Available : Farmer, Miner, Gravekeeper, Beggar, Gambler, Gigolo, Minstrel, Bard, Librarian, Alchemist>>

<<Choose within 20 seconds or it would be randomized>>

I read through the job list. They were really trash type of jobs. The Farmer and Miner were ordinary jobs for villager. Gravekeeper, Minstrel, Bard and Librarian looked like a trashy hidden jobs in an MMO. But, Gambler, Beggar and Gigolo are out of question as they are definitely trashy jobs. Thus, I chose the last one, Alchemist.

<<Alchemist was selected>>

<<Extraction Level 1, Mixing Level 1, Magic Power Increase (High) Level 1 were learned>>

<<Appraisal Level 4 leveled up to level 6>>

<<Mineral Appraisal Level 1 was obtained>>

<<Plant Appraisal Level 1 was obtained>>

"Job Class, Alchemist"

The priest announced. I sighed and descended from the altar.

"You got an unusual job over there."

Leo said. I used my appraisal on Leo.

Leonardo Michaelo Level 10 Paladin Level 1

Title : First Prince of Maximilian, Prodigy

Race : Human

I smiled wryly when I saw his Job Class.

"What's wrong?"

He asked.

"So, Sir Paladin is going to boast for his achievement and mock this trashy Alchemist eh?"

"Like hell I will!! Wai- how did you-"

I put my finger over his lips.

"Trade secret"

I said.

"Now, what will you do?"

I asked.

"He? You don't know?"

I shook my head at his question. He sighed and dragged me.

"After this we'll meet with the Pope to get beginner tools for our jobs."

He said. We walked to the wide room next to the ceremonial room and saw a bald man was giving a small hoe for a child.

"Well, if it isn't Your Highness Prince Leonardo."

The Pope greeted. Leo gave a displeased looks.

"Good Day, Pope Marcus XII."

Leo greeted.

"A Paladin Class at such young age. Royal Family is full of promising people isn't it?"

Like hell is that! I retorted inside my head.

"Then, what is this lowly Alchemist doing beside the great Paladin?"

He scorned me.

"Just tagging along. I'm the last child so I'm following him since I'm afraid to get lost in your majestic abode and entered the room I'm not supposed to enter."

I said. The Pope snorted.

"Very well then"

He said. Leo looked at me with disbelieve. I shook my head indicating him to just go with the flow of events. The Pope tapped his staff to the ground. A priest walked in with a golden sword on a tray.

"This is one of the precious treasures of the church, Extella. This will be yours from now on."

He said. Leo accepted the sword with amazed eyes. His eyes were staring at the sword he got.

"As for the Alchemist, I'm sorry that we don't have any tools for you."

Just as I expected. This person was a scum to the core.

"No, it's alright Pope-sama. Mother told me to not expecting anything and will buy me anything for celebrating my birthday."

I said. The Pope twitched hearing my words. The Pope glanced at the priest.

"Then, instead of tools, why don't we give you materials instead? Alchemists are rare but I heard they can make miraculous drugs from grasses."

He said. The priest smirked and left the room. Not long after that, he returned with a bag filled with grasses. I glanced at the bag. I used appraisal on it. There were many types of grasses in there and most of them were poisonous.

"Thank you, Pope-sama"

I thanked him. Leo was quite irritated as he suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me out from there. We left the church and were noticed by my mother. There was also an armored man approaching us.

"Ren, how is it?"

Mother asked. I shrugged my shoulder.

"Well, first job aside. When you obtained your second job later, I'll teach you how to be a great paladin."

She said. I looked at Leo. He pointed at me as he spoke with the man.

"Oya? Isn't it Vargas over there?"

Mother said. It seems like they were acquaintance.

"Eh? Concerto-shishou? Why are you here?"

I was dumbfounded when I heard his words. This big muscular ikemen was my mother's disciple. My mother grinned at his question and patted my head.

"My son is getting his first job. Though, this place is full with scum as ever."

My mother glared at the church. Vargas laughed and looked at Leo.

"Leo-sama, this is Emilia Concerto. She is the legendary Paladin who had killed thousand demons by herself."

He boasted. I looked at my mother with dumbfounded looks.

"Mother is a hero?"

I asked innocently. She smirked.

"Awesome!!"

I replied like a child.

"So, what did he get?"

"Alchemist"

"Uwaa, that shabby job? It's going to be difficult for him."

Vargas said.

"Don't worry, my son is a genius so he'll definitely shake the whole kingdom."

My mother said.

"So, Leo-sama, you know my son?"

My mother asked.

"Leo is my first friend"

I replied happily. Leo was dumbfounded when I said that. He then grinned and smiled.

"Yeah, we're a good friend."

He said. My mother and Vargas looked at each other and smiled.

"Well, since we coincidentally met here, I'll be direct. Please take Leo-sama as your disciple."

Vargas said. My mother looked at me.

"Leo's awesome. He's a great Paladin."

I said.

"Fine then, but, you must let me take my son to the castle along with my maids. They are the only family after all."

She said.

"Thank you very much!!"

Vargas bowed.

"So, what do you want to buy, Ren?"

Mother asked me. I pretended to think. I looked back at my grass filled bag.

"Alchemy tools!"

I said. My mother smiled and we left the venue. Vargas and Leo came with us for some reason. I bought some disposable cloths for replacing mask, small magic stove, big bowl, and some different shaped glassworks. I also bought a thick coat as my lab coat as well as some gloves and glasses.

"You sure buy a lot."

Leo said.

"I'm aiming to be a great alchemist!!"

I said. We parted way before I and my mother headed home.

Natalia Level 17 Shaman Level 16 Maid Level 10

Title : Ex-slave, Clumsy

Race: Beast Tribe

Rosemaria Level 88 Assassin Level 82 Maid Level 58

Title : Ex-Hero Companion, Ex-Slave, Perfect Kill, Terror of Darkness

Race: Human

Emilia Concerto Level 226 Paladin Level 220 Priestess Level 161 General Level 102

Title : Ex-Hero, Fallen Holy Maiden, Ex-Great Commander, Widow, Ex-noble, Nightmare for Demon Race, Massacre of Thousands, Loving Mother, Son Complex

Race : Human

I could see all of the stats now. My mother's levels are already unbelievable. Her level was way another league than other people. Furthermore, her titles were too amazing but the last title was disturbing. For now, I think I'll let it slide.

*-A