CH. 497: Universal Level?

All seven floors of Heaven lost its liveliness today. The always smiling Michael stood stoned on the Fifth Heaven, his smile nothing like his best days. The cause was the youngest and only female Archangel in Heaven.

In the training room on Fifth Heaven, Gabriel waved a wooden sword, attempting to mimic Sandalphon. If Sandalphon's movements inspired awe and respect, Gabriel's incited a wave of pity. She tried so hard but her swing appeared clumsy. Her massive swaying boobs made her movements clumsier.

Sandalphon shook her head in disapproval. "Lady Gabriel, you aren't compatible with swords."

"I have to try, Saaaaandy."

Gabriel wasn't after gaining physical strength for battles. She chased the goal of becoming stronger mentally and utilizing her current strength in a more optimal manner. She was confused. Her goals differed, but she felt like she could toughen up through sheer training, just like the protagonists in manga and anime… Protagonists came out with a different mindset after their training arc. Nothing indicated that she couldn't follow their example.

"Lady Gabriel, this isn't the way to improve your mental fortitude."

"Then what is?" Gabriel asked. "How do I not stay a crybaby…?"

Sandalphon pondered for a moment. "You can't force it with training, Lady Gabriel. It sort of comes with experience… Lady Gabriel is more mature than before."

Asahi hadn't been here for a few days and Gabriel had yet to cry or be depressed in his absence. It was plenty of improvement over her past self.

Michael took a long sigh. He had the thought of sending Gabriel outside to let her experience some hardships. But he couldn't bear to see his little sister suffer.

"Sandalphon, come to my workshop," Biblical God's voice echoed at the opportune moment. "Right now."

Gabriel wanted to reject and continue her training but Sandalphon stared at her with stern eyes.

"Father is calling for me, Lady Gabriel."

"I know." Gabriel pouted her cheeks. "I'll try the bow and arrow next."

Sandalphon neither refuted nor endorsed Gabriel's self-indulgent training. She returned to the Biblical God's workshop where he continued his research on different divine armaments.

"Any guess where Asahi is hiding these days?"

Sandalphon shook her head respectfully. "I do not know."

Sandalphon had yet to converse with the secret goddess supporting Asahi. She was ignorant of his wonderful secrets.

"Fox… There is no guarantee I will find him out there. He has to come and stop Gabriel."

Sandalphon couldn't help the smile that snuck to her face. Biblical God cared about them. For centuries, there was this debate about Biblical God treating his children as nothing more than glorified soldiers.

'Father also stopped Lady Gabriel last time.'

There was no denying it anymore. Their creator loved them. She also had feelings for him, albeit different from her feelings for Asahi. The former was akin to a calm pool of water, while the latter was like a tidal wave crashing against the shore.

"Father, we should not worry about Lady Gabriel. She seems to have her way of contacting Lord Asahi. I believe Lord is busy at the moment."

Sandalphon was envious of Gabriel's closeness with Asahi and the goddess associated with him.

'It's a given he likes her more.'

Gabriel was the most beautiful woman in the world, while she was just a warrior with a goal of carrying her teacher's child.

"Busy doing what?" Biblical God asked.

"Fighting otherworldly monsters."

"It can't be helped then…" Biblical God shook his head. "Gabriel will learn how to be patient."

Sandalphon agreed with Biblical God's idea.

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[Falna updated. Status is updating to reflect the changes…]

[Strength +53, Constitution +39, Defense +29, Dexterity +24, Magic +35]

[Congratulations on accumulating 1000 points in Magic.]

[Congratulations on accumulating 500 points in Strength.]

[Heavenly Path is combining the achievement reward.]

[Combined reward: Flawless Physique upgraded to next step.]

A divine energy coursed through him, nourishing his bones, flesh, and muscles. He reaped the rewards of having two goddesses supporting his cause by reaching an even more absurd level of power.

Flawless Physique (Silver stage) (Special Skill): The path to achieving a flawless body.

Impeccable Muscles: Increased muscle density and bone structure to resist physical damage. You can exert maximum strength with minimum energy.

Passive Effect: Strength+50, Constitution+50, Defense+100

Real Men Die Twice: No physical attack can kill you in one blow.

Harmony with Mana: 50% of mana reserves can be converted into any physical stat.

Asahi had just two words for the upgraded skill. "Just wow…"

His monstrous stamina reached an even higher state. He could hump any woman for years or fight without exhaustion for an even longer time.

'Klyscha.'

(Yes, my love.)

[STATUS]

Asahi Marikawa Lvl. 89

Current level progress

44.9%

[ATTRIBUTES]

Strength

585

Dexterity

460

Constitution

680

Defense

710

Charm

750

Magic

1030

Karma

7,600,100,785

[SKILLS]

…

Converting 500 magic into his strength and doubling it multiple times with the Boosted Gear — he could only imagine the havoc caused by that level of power.

'Universal level?'

(Easily.)

'Mom, I'm powerful!'

"You're already Level 7…" Astraea smiled wryly at her lover's achievement. "Ryuu still hasn't reached Level 6."

"I descended with a divine spoon," Asahi chuckled. "Ryuu will find her way around in the new world. I'll check up on their progress later this week."

Aimi, Saeko, Shiori, and Ray had raised the intensity of their training. Astraea Familia and Loki Familia were trained to the point they could barely get up the next morning. Even Riveria and Finn, the Level 6 Executives, could hardly move their limbs after the training.

Astraea smiled. "I believe in my daughters to do heroic activities… Enough about my daughters. Have you decided who will take part in our wedding?"

"I mean the girls alone will make up a great audience. Then you can add Loki's Familia and the rest of your Familia. Should be a decent amount, no?"

"When you put it that way, I can't say no. I'll get the Orario crowd. There are many requesting a descent from heaven. They want to attend our wedding. The admins are having a hard time there."

It'd be the first time a goddess officially marries in the mortal world. People from distant lands will come to witness the historic moment. Naturally, the gods were drawn towards the marriage as well as Asahi. He was a menace for completely shutting down the deities. No one could touch him or go against him.

"Oh, is Hestia coming?"

He was interested in meeting the famed Oppai Loli with black twin tails.

(Hestia has bigger boobs than me…)

'Don't worry, your curves are perfect.'

He consoled his goddess wife before she went all jealous mode, which only appeared when the name of lolis came up in the conversation.