The Legendary Demon Hunter’s Cursed Brother Chapter 21: Ch 21 - Academy

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F Rank. The worst rank. Barely above an ordinary civilian. Evan's stomach sank. Most F-rank Awakeners never became professionals. At best, they followed licensed Awakeners into Rifts as Harvesters, cleaning up after battles instead of fighting them. Many simply abandoned the profession altogether. And now he was one of them. How? Sure, he was physically weak and had no combat experience, but this assessment only measured mana capacity and output. Actual combat ability was evaluated later during the licensing exam, after completing basic training. After managing to cast spells with mana stones, he'd expected at least D-rank. E-rank if he was very unlucky. Not F. [(σ≧▽≦)σ] Seeing the System's comment, he desperately wanted to punch it in the face... if it had one. It was definitely the System's fault. And that stupid curse too. "Evan," Reid said, placing a hand on his trembling shoulder. "It's okay. F Rank isn't that bad." “Oh, it is,” the Assessment Specialist said, adjusting his glasses with a finger. “Personally, I would recommend that Evan not pursue the path of an Awakener. He should just give up. Complete the mandatory training, then focus on his civilian studies instead of taking the licensing exam. With you being an A-rank Awakener, there is no need for him to follow in your footsteps.” Reid shot the man a cold look. "Thank you for your input, but we'll be leaving." He gently helped Evan to his feet and led him out of the assessment room. Standing outside beneath the evening sun, Reid rested a hand on Evan's back and lowered himself slightly to look at his younger brother. Evan kept his head down, his bangs hiding his eyes. "Evan..." Reid said softly. "AAAAAARGH! That stupid four-eyes! I want to punch him in the face!" Evan yelled, raising both fists toward the sky. "'Just give up.' What a load of crap! How about he gives up on that receding hairline and just goes bald already!" Reid blinked. "No... no, maybe I should help him out. I'll pluck out every last one of his shedding hairs. Let's see how he likes that," Evan muttered, his expression darkening. "Yeah... yeah... that's a great idea. Or maybe I should pour bleach on his head." "Calm down," Reid said, patting him on the head and snapping him out of his increasingly murderous muttering. Evan looked up, his face flushing as he realized Reid had overheard him planning several crimes. "You seem to be taking this better than I expected," Reid said, studying his expression. "What? Being F Rank? I was already sort of expecting it," Evan replied. "I'm more annoyed that the guy was so smug. How does someone with that attitude keep his job? Doesn't he know an aspiring Awakener's heart is as fragile as a maiden's? Maybe I should write a complaint letter... no, I'll upload a video to ClipTok. I'll make it a thirty-part exposé. 'Assessment Specialist Ruined My Life: Part 1.' Yeah, public shaming would work way better than a complaint letter. Those government dogs would probably just protect one of their own." "Alright, let's get some dinner first," Reid said as he gently steered Evan toward the parking lot while Evan continued muttering about increasingly elaborate ways to get revenge on the Assessment Specialist. They ended up dining at a cozy family-run Indian restaurant tucked between a convenience store and a tailor shop. The warm aroma of toasted spices drifted through the air as the open kitchen filled the restaurant with the steady hiss of sizzling pans. Colorful murals and brass lanterns decorated the walls. Reid ordered butter chicken with garlic naan, while Evan went for a plate of chicken biryani, unable to resist adding a side of crispy vegetable samosas. After finishing their meal, they still had some time before visiting hours ended, so Evan suggested stopping by the hospital to check on Marcus and his cousin. The kid was awake and talking with Marcus when they arrived. Unlike the scared, pale-faced boy he had met back at the Rift, Tyler now looked noticeably heal