Chapter 67

Upon my return to the manor following a meeting at the guild and a visit to the Gofannon Familia, I was taken aback by the excited commotion that filled the air. It appeared that Michalis and Dimitra had acquired magical abilities, accompanied by a significant boost in their stats.

Not only that, but the other members of the Familia – Vasiliki, Nikolaos, Dimitra, Vasileios, Eleni, and Lili – had also experienced remarkable enhancements in their respective attributes. Intrigued by these developments, I hurriedly made my way to Bahamut, our goddess, eager to update my own status.

When I got to her room, Bahamut instructed me to remove my shirt and lie down on the bed, with my back facing up. She proceeded to cut her finger, placing a drop of her blood on my back to update my status.

As the blood seeped in, I felt the warmth of her hands caressing my back. Bahamut copied the updated status onto a piece of paper, her eyes widening ever so slightly at the significant increase in my stats.

"Draco, these numbers... you've had quite a growth in all your stats" Bahamut exclaimed.

"Really? Did I gain any new skills or magic though?" I asked impatiently.

"No new skills or magic, unfortunately. But the increase in your core stats is impressive. This will undoubtedly make you a more formidable force during the upcoming expedition."

Despite not gaining any new skills, I couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of confidence as I considered our month-long planned expedition. With our combined growth as a Familia, the daunting challenges that lay ahead appeared more surmountable.

I asked, "As a Familia, how can we harness our newfound strengths to our advantage during the expedition?" I posed this question because she possessed the wisdom of a goddess who had witnessed countless battles, despite her seemingly adorable appearance.

Bahamut then took on a thinking posture before replying. "Hmmm. You should fully utilize everyone's enhanced stats and new abilities, especially Dimitra's newfound magic. It's quite intriguing," Bahamut advised, piquing my curiosity about the magic both Dimitra and Michalis acquired.

"Also coordinate as team to achieve better synergy in battle, avoiding the urge to micromanage or tackle challenges alone. Don't hesitate to push yourselves, as these stat boosts will enable you to overcome tougher obstacles and adversaries."

Looking over the individual growth of our Familia members, it was evident that the battles we had endured against the evilus was beginning to pay dividends.

The heightened abilities of each member would no doubt contribute to the overall success of our expedition.

As I left Bahamut's room, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and pride at our collective progress. Our recent gains in power and the Familia's renewed vigor in the face of adversity reminded me that, together, we could overcome any obstacle thrown our way.

Now, I found myself in a daunting position, burdened with a weighty responsibility: crafting a heartfelt message to my family, delivering the devastating news of Claire's passing.

The gravity of this task was overwhelming, as I wrestled with the uncertainty of how to express myself and convey the message effectively.

The well-being of each family member weighed heavily on my mind, especially Claire's mother, who shared a profound bond with my own mother.

As I settled down to gather my thoughts, a mixture of sorrow, compassion, and bewilderment enveloped me, but I knew I had to find the right words to convey my sentiments.

With a heavy heart, I penned a letter to my family, conveying the news of Claire's passing while also highlighting our extraordinary journey.

Perhaps my grandparents, having been adventurous themselves in the past, would grasp the situation more empathetically. However, my parents, lacking such experiences, were unfamiliar with facing such circumstances.

Once I finished, I sealed it tightly and patiently awaited a chance to deliver it when the merchants resumed their operations. Given the city's ongoing recovery, I estimated it would take approximately a week, or perhaps even less, before I could send the letter on its way. Although we mourned the loss of Clair, it was imperative for the familia to forge ahead.

Name: Bahamut familia

Familia type: Exploration

Familia ranking: I

Patron Goddess: Bahamut

Current members:

Name: Draco Black

Alias: Black hunter

Level: 2

Strength: E 467 -> B 769

Endurance: D 534 -> A 839

Dexterity: E 455 -> B 757

Agility: E 479 ->B 723

Magic: D 596 -> A 895

Magic:

Slot 1: Rune spell grimoire: Summons a grimoire containing runic signs. When signs are cast with the grimoire as medium to skip chants. The user only has to draw the rune of an element, provide mind and have a clear image to cast spells. Note as the user levels up, higher tier rune elements will be unlocked along with better mind efficiency when casting rune spells and spell potency will increase.

Chant: none

Slot 2: empty

Slot 3: empty

Skills:

Equilibrium: Gives a slight boost to lower stat till they balance out with the highest stat.

Charm resistance: Grants mental resistance to the charm debuff.

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Development abilities:

Mage I: Improves power, widens effect range, and makes mind usage efficient. Creates a magic circle under the user that support the magic.

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Name: Liliruca Arde

Level: 1

Strength: F 389 -> E 411

Endurance: E 431 -> D 578

Dexterity: E 411 -> D 566

Agility: F 365 -> E 401

Magic: E 467 -> D 583

Magic:

Slot 1: Atlas: Gravity magic that forces the targets weight to increase along a with secondary effects.

Chant: The weight of the world is in my hands.

Slot 2: ???

Slot 3: ???

Skill:

Artel Defence:

Passive effect 1:. Increase toughness and resilience.

Passive effect 2: Increase the amount of weight the owner can carry.

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Name: Michalis Black

Level: 1

Strength: G 255 -> F 345

Endurance: G 261 -> F 354

Dexterity: F 311 -> E 455

Agility: F 342 -> E 472

Magic: I 0 -> I 75

Magic:

Slot 1: Blade storm: the spell allows you to summon and control a swarm of ethereal daggers that strikes at your command. Upon casting, the daggers whirl around the caster, creating a tempest of blades that can be directed towards opponents, cutting them to shreds before they even get close.

Spell chant: I summon forth the blades of chaos, forged in the fires of the underworld. With their wicked edges gleaming, I command them to unleash a thousand cuts upon my foes, leaving them trembling in fear and defeat. May the chaos reign and my enemies be vanquished!

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Unforgiving: Your daggers blur, in a dance of deathly pain. Each strike adds to your critical hit chance. After a critical attack, your chain resets as you begin another dance.

Development abilities:

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Name: Nikolaos Black

Level: 1

Strength: F 314 -> E 411

Endurance: F 323 -> E 435

Dexterity: G 287 -> F 359

Agility: G 225 -> G 285

Magic: I 0

Magic:

Slot 1:???

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Tempering Expertise: increase chances of improving item quality when tempering. Scales on users level of smithing.

Development abilities:

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Name: Vasileios Black

Level: 1

Strength: F 324 -> E 417

Endurance: F 357 -> E 478

Dexterity: G 235 -> F 304

Agility: G 229 -> G 291

Magic: I 0

Magic:

Slot 1:???

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Adamant trust of steel: You know how to make the most of your equipment, gaining bonus defence based on the quality of Amour.

Sacrifice: Activate to absorb a certain amount of damage from members bearing the same falna during battle. Also regain 10% stamina for every 10% absorbed damage.

Development abilities

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Name: Eleni Black

Level: 1

Strength: F 332 -> F 377

Endurance: G 254 -> F 321

Dexterity: F 321 -> F 396

Agility: G 275 -> F 322

Magic: I 0

Magic:

Slot 1:???

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Killers alchemy: Allows the craft of elixirs that give an uncanny edge in battle. You do bonus damage with all attacks for a short time whenever you use an elixir or potion.

Development abilities:

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Name: Dimitra Black

Level: 1

Strength: G 267 -> F 320

Endurance: G 275 -> F 311

Dexterity: F 345 -> E 401

Agility: F 309 -> F 391

Magic: I 0 -> I 78

Magic:

Slot 1: Chain lightning: This spectacular spell transforms your arrow into a conduit for chain lightning. Upon impact, the target and nearby enemies are struck by powerful, branching lightning bolts. An excellent option for dealing with multiple foes and showing off your magical prowess.

Spell Chant: In the midst of tempestuous storms, where thunderous roars echo through the night, My arrow is drawn, ready to take flight. With a flick of my wrist, a chain of lightning is set alight, Bathing the darkness in an electrifying light.

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Pincushion: If the first blow doesn't kill them, the tenth might. Each consecutive hit with a bow attack does progressively more damage to the target.

Development abilities:

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Name: Vasiliki Black

Level: 1

Strength: G 225 -> G 278

Endurance: G 234 -> G 286

Dexterity: G 215 -> G 279

Agility: G 235 -> G 293

Magic: F 350 -> E 455

Magic:

Slot 1: Blizzard: You summon a domain with a freezing blizzard to chill and damage enemies inside it. Has secondary effects of slow and other ice spells may be cast inside domain.

Chant: The stride of the wild hunt leads to the domain of permafrost, come furiously the winds of seven Blizzards to return the world to absolute Zero.

Slot 2:???

Slot3: ???

Skills:

Ice amour: You draw on cold magic near you to protect you from all attacks. Standing near a frozen enemy or a persistent cold spell reduces all damage you take and applies a slow debuff when hit.

Spell Derivative: You use spells derivatives of the same element of a current and previously cast spell.

Development abilities:

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After finishing the letter, I decided to reunite with my familia members and assess their progress and newfound abilities. Additionally, I needed to devise a plan to gather supplies for our upcoming dungeon expedition.

The growth of my familia members appeared unusually rapid compared to other adventurers, leading me to speculate that it may be attributed to one of my hidden skills. However, since it remained unseen, it was merely conjecture. Perhaps in the future, everything would become clearer and fall into place.