Joys of a child

"There's that, but you don't really have to concern yourself regarding that, Hestia-sama. Besides, Akeno-san and Irina's situation is also different from that. It's the Falna doing something that it isn't designed to do.", Kisuke then turned his head on Akeno and Irina, "If my conjectures are correct, then you'll never be able to Level up since you don't really need your body to adapt. The most likely scenario is that your 'stats' would be stuck at max value and it won't change again after that. Or maybe it'll display gibberish text after a long while. In any case, even if you can't see the numerical value, I can safely say that you're progressing well."

Akeno sighed in relief while Irina's eyes shone with her saying, "So that's the case! Alright~! My motivation is back! I'm going to the Dungeon tomorrow!"

"Take it easy. You first have to digest what happened today and reflect on your actions. Go to the Dungeon once you've cleared your mind."

But the moment Kisuke said that, silence befell on the dining table, "W-what?"

"Take it easy... I never thought I'd hear that in its actual meaning from senpai...", muttered Koneko.

"...Did you actually catch a cold?", asked Aika rudely.

"...Or did you actually hit your head badly?" Sona also threw a jab.

Kisuke could only laugh awkwardly at their responses, "I'm certainly at fault with those kinds of responses."

Shaking his head, Kisuke continued, "Anyway, it's only inevitable that I change my stance after experiencing more things."

Sipping his tea, Kisuke let out a small smile, 'It's true that there are enemies and some of them are breathing behind our ears, but I'm wrong to think that I have to eliminate all of these threats to have a peaceful and fulfilling life. No matter what I do, I would make more enemies as much as allies. That became more apparent this time, because I intended to protect a lot of people on my own accord and not because of some sense of responsibility.'

Exhaling deeply, Kisuke stretched his back, 'If there is no end to the enemies coming after us, then there's no point in sacrificing our daily lives just because of their presence.'

Sona and the other girls wanted to ask him what experience changed his mind but Hestia, Artemis and Serafall stopped them. The three of them knew that Kisuke had reached some kind of realization, but he didn't have to explain it to everyone else.

Sona saw that and instantly changed her mind and changed the topic, "Anyway, I've been curious. What really happens when a God is sent back to Heaven and all of their children lose their abilities?"

Ever since the death of the former members of the Dionysus Familia, Sona had been wondering what the mechanics behind it were.

"The only way the Falna was able to pass the power of the soul to the physical body is by becoming the bridge that connects the two itself. The reason why those with blessing could use Magic and become stronger is because the 'instructions' for it were inscribed on the soul. So when the Falna disappears, so does the bridge connecting the soul to the body, locking the soul away and leaving only a healthier and sturdier body behind."

"I see...", Sona nodded in understanding, "You said that the blessing is only for the body to adapt to the soul so when the passive strengthening and Magic from the Falna disappear, they could come back to being normal mortals with overflowing Magic Power which they can't use."

"Correct. For those who didn't learn Magic or Ki properly and rely only upon the work done by the Falna, it's only fair to say that their power isn't theirs in the first place and one really can only blame themselves if it was suddenly taken away."

"Ah! So that's why you wanted a Falna that doesn't give any skills! Because it's technically useless in your case!", Hestia finally realized it from their conversation.

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The next morning, Kisuke got out of his workshop to join everyone else for breakfast. As usual, without needing to sleep, he poured all of his time alone into work on some projects and the first one he tackled was Tanis' disguise Magic item because he had promised Claire to take her out to have fun. And if she was coming, the other two, of course, won't allow her to have fun alone.

Arriving at the dining hall Kisuke immediately called the Dragon girl, "Tanis-chan~ Come over here for a moment. I have a present for you~"

After yesterday's dinner, Tanis' fear of Kisuke already fully disappeared and the innocent Dragon girl came running to him when she heard him, "Present!?"

"Yep~", Kisuke took out a silver ring pendant necklace and put it on her, "This is a Magic Item that'll allow you to walk around the town. At least until the Xenos can have their freedom on the surface."

Although simple in design as to not attract unwanted attention when revealed to the public, Tanis was incredibly fascinated by its luster and mysterious engravings on it as she held the ring in her hands.

She then looked up to Kisuke with wide eyes and asked, "I can go out?"

"You sure can~!"

"I can play on the streets with Claire-chan and Ophis-chan?"

"As long as it isn't a busy or main street."

"I can buy delicious things from stalls?"

Kisuke gave her a thumbs up, "Nii-chan struck it rich not too long ago, so I'll give you all the allowance you'll need~!"

With bright and shining eyes, Tanis leaped and hugged Kisuke, "Thank you, Kisuke-niichan! Let's go!?"

Kisuke laughed out loud and patted her head, "After your breakfast and morning lessons. I'll take you three to a lot of places."

Tanis nodded and excitedly went back to her seat to finish her meal. She didn't even ask him how to use the pendant he gave her.

Similarly, Claire and Ophis's pace also sped up when they heard that they'll be going out to have fun and Hestia had to remind them to slow down.

Kisuke couldn't help but chuckle at this scene and regretted not doing this much earlier.