Chapter 0069: The Soaring Ability Value! 

After saying goodbye to Misha, Yami, and Tsubaki left the Adventurers Guild.

During this period, it was inevitable that Tsubaki would tease Yami. After all, what Eina had said when she was parting was too easily misunderstood.

Yami didn't think much about it. All his thoughts were now on updating his status.

Since he didn't come out of the Adventurer's Guild alone, some of the 'hunters' who were especially waiting not far from the entrance of the guild recognized Tsubaki's identity and didn't dare to touch him.

Even if you were a robber, you needed to know whom not to offend.

Offending some people who shouldn't be offended could lead to severe consequences. And the god of their familia would not be able to save them. Although the new adventurers were not that tempting to rob, it was safe enough.

Yami and Tsubaki moved without issues and returned to the familia residence unimpeded along the way.

After reaching the external weapon shop, the familiar receptionist, Liz, came forward with a surprised look.

"Yo, Liz, we're back!"

Back in her familia, Tsubaki was more active.

"Welcome back, Captain, Yami-san." Liz's face was full of smiles, and that gentle and sunny smile made Yami feel his tired heart was completely healed.

No wonder people needed someone to greet them when they went home. No one could refuse that feeling.

Yami felt increasingly that he had become a member of Hephaestus's familia. He liked the current atmosphere very much. He liked Tsubaki, the Captain, and Liz, the receptionist lady.

It seemed nice to have such a familia.

"Long time no see, Liz. Are you looking after the shop again today?"

"Yes, after all, I don't have much talent for forging, and my talent as an adventurer is not ideal, so the only thing I can help everyone with is to look after the store."

Speaking of this, Liz's mood suddenly became very depressed.

Yami didn't know how to comfort her. Human beings had their limits, so some adventurers worked hard but still couldn't achieve results.

Yami, who had the traversal simulation system, could ensure that he could become stronger, but he had no power to help others.

Unless he gets a naming ability similar to Rimuru in the future, he could make the person named by him stronger, but right now, he is powerless.

'Besides, isn't that poaching the job of the gods?'

"Well, don't think so, Liz. Everyone in the familia is indispensable. Without you, we can't rest assured to forge, and the familia can't grow. You understand?"

"I know, Captain, and I'm just expressing my feelings. I'm honored to be able to join the Hephaestus's familia. I'm already very satisfied to meet everyone."

Liz raised her head slowly with a heartfelt smile on her face.

"Okay, I'm fine. You and Yami-san just came back from the dungeon. It must have been a hard journey. Hephaestus-sama is still in her room right now. You can go and report to her."

"Then we'll go there first. See you later, Liz."

Yami and Tsubaki didn't refuse either. They waved at the receptionist and walked into the backyard.

In a familiar environment, the doors of all the rooms were still closed. These members had not returned, helping Yami avoid the embarrassment of meeting for the first time.

The two soon came to the door of Hephaestus's room. Tsubaki, with a serious face, raised her hand and knocked lightly.

"Come in!"

Yami was also touched by the long-lost voice coming to his ears.

Pushing the door open, Hephaestus, wearing a white shirt as always, was sitting at the desk, holding a quill pen to write and draw. After seeing Yami and Tsubaki coming in, her face changed. She smiled, looking at them.

"Tsubaki, Yami, welcome back."

"Ah, Hephaestus-sama, we are back!"

"How was the dungeon exploration this time? No injuries, right?"

Putting down the quill in her hand, Hephaestus stood up from the chair, walked in front of Yami, stretched out her hand, and gently touched the latter's body. 

Being touched by the goddess with a worried expression made Yami feel strange.

Fortunately, this process did not last too long. After confirming that he was not injured, Hephaestus stopped her actions.

"It's great that there were no injuries."

"Hephaestus-sama, you are worried for nothing. With the Captain accompanying me, there was no need to worry about my safety, and I am not as weak as you imagined, so you don't have to worry about me anymore, Hephaestus-sama."

"Indeed, Yami, you reassure me."

Hephaestus nodded in agreement, the corners of her lips curled up slightly, and she looked at Yami with a satisfied expression, "Since you are back, rest for a while. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You are just a newcomer. Although it is important to become stronger, you don't have to work so hard. "

"I'll listen to you, Hephaestus-sama."

Yami smiled, he didn't brush off the kindness of Hephaestus.

"Okay, it's getting late, and it's rare for you to come back with a full load. Why don't we have a big meal together? We can regard it as a celebration of your safe return. Are you going to update your status first or rest and then go to the restaurant to celebrate your return?" 

"Yami probably can't wait anymore. Why not update the status first."

Tsubaki pushed Yami's shoulder teasingly. Even now, this evil Captain still didn't forget to tease him.

But this time, Yami didn't react too strongly. He was really impatient.

"If Hephaestus-sama doesn't mind, I also want to update the status first."

"Well then, come and lie down!"

Hephaestus smiled indifferently, walked to the bed where she was resting, and patted gently, motioning Yami to take off his coat and lie down.

At the same time, her eyes fell on Tsubaki.

"Tsubaki, go out and wait for us. You don't need to update your status anyway."

"Huhhhh~~~ Hephaestus-sama, you are really partial. What do you mean I don't need to update my status, and you even allow Yami to lie on your bed? Even I don't have this kind of treatment."

In front of Hephaestus, Tsubaki completely revealed her true nature.

However, Hephaestus didn't budge at all.

"You know the rules between adventurers, so stop messing around. You might as well help Liz when you have that time."

"Okay, I'll go now."

After some attempts to no avail, no matter how much shw messed around, it wouldn't work, so Tsubaki could only choose to give up.

Although she was very curious about Yami's status, Hephaestus was unwilling to tell her, so there was no other way!

With Tsubaki's departure, only Yami and Hephaestus were left in the room.

"Let's start. Take off your coat and lie down!"

"Okay, Hephaestus-sama."

Yami nodded obediently, first took off the outermost light armor, then took off the fire-resistant cloth, and finally took off the jacket. It was really troublesome for adventurers to put on the equipment.

It would be great if he could have a wearable function in the inventory.

Soon, Yami lay face down on the bed, and Hephaestus was sitting on the edge of the bed. As before, she pricked her fingers and dripped her blood on Yami's back to activate the sacred text of the status.

The familiar blue light flickered again in an instant and soon emerged.

The numbers on Yami's back ​​were constantly jumping and changing, and the magnitude made Hephaestus even a little surprised.

Since she formed the familia, she had recruited many excellent children, but there had never been a situation like this while updating their status.

When Yami's status was updated for the first time, that terrifying increase surprised her.

It was just that she didn't expect this terrifying speed of becoming stronger to emerge again. Although it was not as good as the first time, it was already quite terrifying for other adventurers!

Hephaestus was mentally prepared to see a big jump in Yami's strength and was still shocked when she saw the final stats that she didn't know what to say.

After a while, she showed a relieved smile.

"Yami, you really bring surprises. I am looking forward to your future more and more!"

Yami

LV.1

Strength: E453→A813|

Endurance: F362→A888|

Dexterity: E420→B765|

Agility: E411→B718|

Magic: G289→D587|

"Development Ability"

Forging B

"Magic"

[Mole of Love D]

·Use the magic mole to charm the opposite sex

·Women who come face to face with him will have strong, loving feelings toward you

"Skill"

[Almighty Man]

·Sometimes, can get unexpected improvement

[Flame Breathing]

·Enhance physical ability

・Slash can emit extremely scorching flames

[Transparent World]

·Conceal your aura

-The ability to predict actions and dodge attacks will be greatly improved

-Able to see the opponent's anatomy and weaknesses

[Sun Breathing]

·Enhance physical ability

·Slash can carry the terrifying solar fire

·Increased damage to evil enemies, when fighting with evil enemies, the full ability is greatly increased

[Marking]

·Increase heart rate and oxygen supply capacity, greatly enhancing combat ability

[Brave C]

・Nulliate mental interference such as coercion, confusion, and confusion

-Basic attributes were doubled during the battle

...…..

When Yami saw his status, he felt a little cool.

He really couldn't believe that he could grow so fast. He had only entered the dungeon thrice, and he had only stayed there for about ten days.

In less than a month, such terrifying growth had been achieved, which was unimaginable.

Could it be because he defeated the Lv.2 level monsters?

This was probably the only explanation. After all, from the status, Yami didn't have any skills that could increase the growth rate. This growth rate seemed weird, no matter how you looked at it.

"Huh?! Wait, don't tell me..."

Suddenly he thought of something and looked at the skills bar.

The 'almighty man' that he had ignored became particularly conspicuous for some reason at this time, and at the same time, a kind of speculation that he had never had before was born in his heart.

Could it be that this skill was not a description of a traveling simulation system but something he possessed?

If this turned out to be true, the incredibly fast growth rate could be easily explained.

'It's not certain yet, and there seems to be no way to verify this conjecture, but in any case, it is undoubtedly a great thing that my stats have increased so rapidly. It's just that I have been in the dungeon for so long, and the status still hasn't reached my limit yet.'

Yami frowned slightly, completely confused.

But why was his durability higher than strength, he had probably guessed.

Receiving Tiona and Aisi's attacks was not for nothing. If a low-level adventurer received Riveria's magic and survived, then congratulations, the durability stat would get earth-shaking changes.

After all, the key to improving your stats was to put pressure on that stat. The more you got beaten, the higher your durability stat would be.

It was just that the process was a little painful.

"Yami, it seems you have enough stats for leveling up, and the basic stats have reached this level. Do you want to level up?"

Hephaestus sat beside Yami and asked softly.

"Well... It's better not to upgrade for the time being. I always feel that I haven't reached my limit. I want to try again and see if I can improve these abilities."

Without any hesitation, Yami shook his head and refused.

The current stats may be beyond reach for ordinary adventurers, but for Yami, it was far from enough.

When Bell was upgraded from Lv.1 to Lv.2. His five basic stats had ​​broken the limit.

Yami didn't want to be like that red eye rabbit, but at least he needed a few stats ​​that broke the limit. Since it was possible, then naturally, he must grasp it.

No matter how much the strength, durability, and agility stat needed to be improved.

"As I thought you wouldn't want to level up now."

For Yami's answer, Hephaestus was not at all surprised. She had already guessed that this child would not be content with being ordinary.

Moreover, the adventurer level was very important but not as important as imagined.

Neither she nor Yami needed to compete for the so-called record for the fastest upgrade to Lv.2. It was only half a month now, and even if Yami didn't upgrade now, breaking the record held by the Loki Familia was already a certainty. In contrast, Hephaestus was more concerned about Yami's future.

She had a hunch that the child before her might grow into a terrifying monster!

Maybe a real hero would emerge from the Hephaestus familia! 

"I've locked your status for you. It's still the same sentence. It's best not to tell others your growth rate is terrifying. Even I don't have the confidence to protect you. There are some unscrupulous existences in the gods."

It was a joking tone, but there was no smile on the face of Hephaestus.

As a goddess who had survived for hundreds of millions of years, she was very clear about the personalities of her fellow gods.

Even though Orario's atmosphere had begun to improve, the battle between the gods would never stop. In the past, the gods themselves fought, but now it was just a different way.

Those guys destroyed things they couldn't get that could threaten themselves, and the most likely behavior was to kill and destroy them.

If several familias joined forces to attack Hephaestus, she didn't think Tsubaki could block several Lv.5s.

So the only thing standing in the way of Yami's rise now was probably time.

"Don't worry, Hephaestus-sama, I am not so stupid as to publicize my specific situation everywhere, and I have already said that I will not leave you."

Yami's firm eyes deeply touched Hephaestus, a feeling she hadn't seen for a long time.

Inexplicably, the red-haired goddess felt joy from the heart, and even the corners of her mouth raised slightly uncontrollably.

"This is what you promised yourself, Yami. If you violate it, you will be cursed by the gods." 

"Of course, Hephaestus-sama."