It was afternoon when Orsted and Lili returned to the surface.
After exchanging their collected loot for valis at the Guild, they made their way toward the Familia's residence.
Eina seed to have been assigned other tasks, as Orsted didn't see her at the Guild.
Otherwise, he might not have been able to leave so quickly—Eina would likely have stopped him for a detailed discussion about his recent activities.
Hestia had been waiting outside the church.
When she saw Orsted, she rushed toward him with excitent, clinging to him and rubbing her cheek against his chest like an overenthusiastic child.
This made Lili pout with jealousy, though there was little she could do about it.
Soon, Orsted managed to peel Hestia off.
"Orsted, co on, co on, let's go downstairs! I'll update your status," Hestia said, pulling him by the hand toward her room.
"You should have enough excelia to rank up."
Orsted, being dragged along, hesitated slightly at her words. 'Should… it be enough?' he wondered.
As Hestia's blood dripped onto Orsted's back, the familiar light illuminated the room once more.
"Finally, you can rank up!" Hestia exclaid.
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[
[Na]: Orsted
[Level]: 1
Strength: EX1999
Endurance: EX1999
Dexterity: EX1999
Agility: EX1999
Magic: EX1999
[Magic]:
Instant
-Can Instantly appear infront of anyone.
-No chanting required.
[Skill]:
Developent Ability: Teleporter, Leap
]
===
"W-what the hell is this EX?" Hestia's voice was nearly shaking.
Taking a deep breath, she pushed herself onto Orsted.
"Orsted, you might be the most talented adventurer of all ti."
Hearing this, Orsted smiled slightly.
"So, Orsted, which developnt ability are you going to choose?" Hestia asked, resting her chin on his shoulder as she peered at his status.
"Why don't we ask that half-elf for advice before making the choice?" she suddenly suggested.
Although Eina wasn't a mber of the Hestia Familia, she was a trustworthy person.
Hestia couldn't deny that Eina was incredibly knowledgeable as a Guild advisor. Asking her seed like the best course of action.
"No, I think I understand these two developnt abilities quite well," Orsted replied, shaking his head slightly.
"Teleporter is likely due to my frequent use of Instant. As for Leap, it's probably because I've been defeating stronger monsters while still at Level 1."
There was no need to trouble Eina with this.
"So, which one are you going to choose?" Hestia asked, agreeing with Orsted's analysis.
"Let's go with Leap," Orsted decided.
Leap, as the na suggested, likely allowed the adventurer to gain the ability to defeat opponents above their level.
If developed further, it could beco a trump card.
"Let's do it!" Hestia nodded and imdiately began the update.
===
[
[Na]: Orsted
[Level]: 2
Strength: I0
Endurance: I0
Dexterity: I0
Agility: I0
Magic: I0
[Magic]:
Instant
-Can Instantly appear infront of anyone.
-No chanting required.
Developent Ability: Leap I
[Skill]:
]
===
After the update, Orsted stood up and stretched his arms.
Hestia noticed his reaction and smirked.
"Orsted, you don't think your strength will suddenly increase after ranking up, do you?"
"No, I just feel the changes in my body," Orsted replied, shaking his head. He knew a lot about how status updates worked.
Ranking up didn't grant a sudden surge in power but rather strengthened the adventurer's potential.
When the potential was strengthened, each increase in basic abilities would provide a greater boost to overall strength.
This ant that the enhancents from status increased with each level.
By the ti an adventurer reached Level 5, they were far beyond the ranks of mortals.
"As long as you understand," Hestia said.
"Well, to celebrate your rank-up today, let's go out for a big al."
"A big al?" Orsted repeated.
"Then let's go to the Hostess of Fertility," he suggested.
"Eh? Orsted, don't you dislike that place?" Hestia was surprised.
She rembered how resistant Orsted had been when she took him to the Hostess of Fertility before.
Why was he suggesting it now?
"I want to test my strength, so I'd like to find Ryuu," Orsted explained honestly.
"I see. In that case, let's hold the celebration there," Hestia agreed, nodding.
Both of them left the room and found Lili at the entrance.
She looked quiet.
"Lili, since Orsted has ranked up, let's go to the Soma Familia tomorrow to find Soma," Hestia said as she looked at Lili.
"Um, Hestia-sama, there's no need to rush. It's fine to wait until Orsted-sama reaches a higher level."
"After all, the Soma Familia has several Level 2 adventurers," Lili replied cautiously, scratching her head.
"Is that so? Orsted, what do you think?"
"We'll help Lili join our ranks tomorrow."
"Orsted-sama…" Lili murmured, her voice soft with gratitude.
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