Worldwide Class Change: Minimal Effort, Maximum Reward!-Chapter 3, Evolving Beginner Hunter Dagger, into Froststeel Hunter Dagger

Chapter 3: Chapter 3, Evolving Beginner Hunter Dagger, into Froststeel Hunter Dagger

The awakening ceremony officially ended shortly after noon.

Teachers dismissed the students one class at a time, reminding them to report to the administration office during the following week to register their classes and receive beginner guidance. Some students left the academy grounds with bright smiles, already surrounded by friends who wanted to celebrate.

Others walked away quietly, their heads lowered as they tried to come to terms with disappointing results.

Lin Yi and Wang Hao walked together through the front gate of Jianghe Hunter Academy , blending into the steady flow of students heading toward the main street.

For a while, neither of them spoke.

Wang Hao was still trying to digest the reality that his friend had awakened one of the lowest ranked classes imaginable.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

"Brother Lin... you really don’t seem bothered at all."

Lin Yi glanced sideways at him.

"Should I be?"

Wang Hao scratched his head helplessly. "Well... most people would be."

Lin Yi smiled faintly.

Inside his mind, the system panel still lingered quietly, like a hidden window only he could see. The information it displayed had already overturned the assumptions of this world.

An E rank class that multiplied every reward by one hundred.

Even Lin Yi, who usually preferred a quiet life, could not deny the temptation of that ability.

Wang Hao suddenly leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"Listen... I know you always liked taking things easy, but the situation now is different."

"Oh?"

"You awakened a Laborer class," Wang Hao continued seriously. "If you want to live comfortably, you should register with one of the construction guilds as soon as possible. They pay awakened Laborers pretty well."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

"You’ve already arranged my future twice today."

Wang Hao coughed awkwardly.

"I’m just saying... the outside world is dangerous. Monsters don’t care whether your class is good or bad."

Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully.

"That’s true."

He did not argue with the logic.

A normal E rank Laborer would indeed have no reason to step outside the city walls.

But the system inside his head changed everything.

He was about to say something when a loud voice suddenly echoed from the side of the street.

"Move! Move aside!"

Several students turned their heads in surprise.

A black vehicle bearing the insignia of the Awakening Bureau slowly pulled up near the academy gate. Two uniformed officers stepped out and began setting up a temporary registration table.

Wang Hao blinked.

"That was fast."

"What is it?" Lin Yi asked.

"The Bureau’s beginner registration station," Wang Hao explained. "They always set one up after awakening ceremonies. New hunters can sign up for training teams there."

He glanced at Lin Yi and quickly added, "Of course, it’s mostly for combat classes."

Lin Yi looked toward the table curiously.

Several students had already gathered around it.

One of the officers raised his voice.

"All newly awakened individuals may register here if they wish to join beginner hunting teams. The first expedition outside the city will take place in three days."

The announcement immediately stirred excitement among the crowd.

For many young people, this was the moment they had dreamed about.

Going outside the city walls meant stepping into the real world of hunters.

Wang Hao hesitated.

"Brother Lin... should we take a look?"

Lin Yi shrugged.

"Why not."

They walked closer to the registration table.

A small line had already formed. Most of the people standing there were students with combat classes. A few support classes were also present.

At the front of the line stood a young woman.

Lin Yi noticed her immediately.

She had long black hair tied loosely behind her head and a calm, composed expression that seemed strangely detached from the excited crowd around her.

Her posture was straight, almost like someone accustomed to discipline.

The Bureau officer glanced at the document in her hand.

"Name?"

"Su Qinghan."

Her voice was clear and steady.

The officer nodded while checking the records.

"Class: Frostblade."

"Rank: B."

Several students nearby immediately whispered.

"B rank combat class..."

"That’s impressive."

"Frostblade users are known for high burst damage."

Wang Hao leaned toward Lin Yi.

"She’s from Class One," he whispered. "I heard she scored near the top in every combat exam."

Lin Yi studied the girl briefly.

Su Qinghan finished signing the registration form and turned around.

For a moment, her gaze swept across the crowd.

Her eyes briefly met Lin Yi’s.

There was no particular emotion in them. Just calm observation.

Then she walked away.

Wang Hao let out a quiet whistle.

"Cold beauty type."

Lin Yi chuckled softly and the line slowly moved forward.

Soon Wang Hao was standing in front of the officer.

"Name?" the officer asked.

"Wang Hao."

The officer checked the record.

"Class: Scout. Rank: C."

He nodded.

"Good mobility class. Sign here if you want to join the beginner team."

Wang Hao hesitated for only a second before signing the paper.

Then the officer looked at Lin Yi.

"Next."

Lin Yi stepped forward.

"Name?"

"Lin Yi."

The officer glanced at his data tablet.

His eyebrows lifted slightly.

"Class: Laborer. Rank: E."

The surrounding students immediately began whispering again.

The officer looked up.

"You are aware that beginner hunting teams usually require combat classes."

Lin Yi nodded calmly.

"I know."

"Then why are you here?"

Lin Yi didn’t answer, rather he gave the officer a determined gaze, which caused the officer to stare back for a moment before shrugging it off.

"Well, curiosity isn’t a crime."

He tapped the tablet.

"If you insist on joining, sign here. But I’ll warn you in advance. The wilderness outside Jianghe City is not a playground."

Lin Yi signed his name without hesitation.

Wang Hao nearly jumped.

"Brother Lin! Are you serious?"

Lin Yi handed the form back to the officer.

"Why not try once?"

Wang Hao looked like he was about to collapse.

"An E rank Laborer going outside the city... if my parents hear about this they’ll blame me for not stopping you."

Lin Yi laughed.

"Relax. I’m not planning to fight."

At that moment, a quiet voice spoke from behind them.

"Confidence without strength can be dangerous."

Lin Yi turned his head.

Su Qinghan was standing a few steps away.

Apparently she had not left yet.

Her calm eyes rested on Lin Yi.

"You awakened a Laborer class," she said matter of factly. "You should understand the risks."

Her tone was not mocking.

It was simply... practical.

Lin Yi considered her words for a moment.

Then he smiled.

"You’re right."

Su Qinghan seemed slightly surprised by the straightforward agreement.

Lin Yi continued.

"But sometimes you won’t know your limits until you take a step forward."

Wang Hao groaned.

"This guy..."

Su Qinghan watched Lin Yi quietly for a few seconds.

Finally she said,

"If you slow the team down outside the walls, no one will protect you."

Lin Yi nodded.

"That sounds fair."

Su Qinghan gave a small nod and turned away.

Wang Hao stared at Lin Yi in disbelief.

"Brother Lin... you just had a conversation with the coldest girl in the academy and you’re acting like you discussed the weather."

Lin Yi chuckled.

"What did you expect me to do?"

Wang Hao opened his mouth, then gave up.

Meanwhile, inside Lin Yi’s mind, the system suddenly responded.

Ding.

A new panel appeared.

[Beginner Team Registration Complete]

[Reward detected]

[Reward: Beginner Hunter Dagger (Common)]

Upon registering, the bureau had access to every student primary system interface ID, allowing them to disburse beginner weapons to each of everyone inventory.

Then, Lin Yi’s weapon materialized quietly inside the storage space provided by the system.

Before Lin Yi could examine it, the familiar message appeared.

[Reward amplification activated]

[Weapon evolution in progress...]

[Enhancement ×100]

A faint chill ran through Lin Yi’s spine.

Because he could feel the dagger changing.

Not multiplying.

Evolving.

The system’s final message appeared.

[You have obtained: Froststeel Hunter Dagger.]

Lin Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

It seemed the real surprises of this world were only just beginning.