Chapter 261

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After explaining the reasons clearly, Haruhi’s mood visibly became somewhat disheartened.

She had that look on her face which instantly told everyone she was troubled about something.

Not just Izay, but everyone else noticed this as well.

“Haruhi, is there something troubling you? If you don’t mind, you can tell me about it,” Refia timidly spoke up while having breakfast and sitting beside her.

Upon hearing Refia’s words, Haruhi’s ears twitched lightly. She pulled her chin in, her partially visible little face full of conflicted emotions, yet she still softly murmured.

“Miss Refia… if you discover that something you always thought you’ve accomplished, actually hasn’t been done at all, what would you do?”

The fox girl subtly summarized the situation, seeking advice from the nearby elf.

As soon as her words fell, Refia, including Tiona who was concerned by Haruhi’s expression, sighed in relief, thinking: Oh, it’s because of this.

They slightly understood the reason behind their companion’s worries.

And Refia raised her head to think for a moment, then said with certainty: “Of course, you should try again to accomplish that thing!”

“To try again to accomplish that thing…?” Haruhi repeated these words in a daze, lost in thought.

“Yes!” Refia nodded vigorously and clenched her small fists: “Since you overlooked it before and didn’t accomplish it, then you should put in more effort later! You will definitely be able to make up for it!”

“…Hmm! That’s right! I have to make up for it!”

It seemed like the elf’s encouragement truly strengthened the fox girl’s resolve!

She has to find another opportunity to do those things with Master Izay!

Let’s set this as my goal for the future!

Hmm! That’s what I’ll do!

“Hack hack hack～!”

Beside them, Izay couldn’t help but choke while drinking his soup.

Good grief, Refia, never expected you to have the potential to become a matchmaker!

I apologize for teasing you all this time.

My apologies to you～

“Izay, are you alright?”

Ais gently patted Izay’s back to soothe him.

“No, no, this soup got stuck in my teeth… No, it’s bland.”

“—?”

“Nothing, don’t worry about it, Ais. It was just an accident.”

“…”

Next to them, Tione quietly took a sip of her soup and narrowed her eyes.

She felt there was something off here.

Not talking about the taste of the soup. It’s about Haruhi.

Directly telling her, this matter must have some strange twist!

And it’s related to Izay!

Just now, Haruhi stole glances at Izay not less than ten times! There’s something fishy going on!

“Big sister, why are you squinting your eyes?”

“Hmm, nothing.”

The second Tiona spoke, Tione immediately exited her previous state,收回了视线开始吃饭。

Even though she discovered it.

Carefully thinking about it, she seemingly had no reason to pursue this tiny bit of information.

Not to mention the affair between Haruhi and Izay.

Even if it were the affair between Ais and Izay, so what?

As long as it doesn’t involve the captain, it’s fine～!

Hmm, let’s eat!

…

After breakfast, inside Loki’s Divine Room.

“Congratulations, Izay! You’ve already met the upgrade requirements!! Should I perform the ritual for you right now?”

“Yeah, please do, Loki.”

“Alright! Watch my hands flicker lightly～, starting today, we have one more member among our faction’s officers!”

Loki couldn’t help but laugh in joy as she handed over the original copy paper, saying this.

She’s already too lazy to translate, since Izay learned the divine script from Riviria and could understand it. Time to slack off officially!

[Adventurer Name]: Ize Alward

[Level]: Level 5

[Ability Values]: Strength: SSS1999→I0 | Endurance: SSS1999→I0 | Dexterity: SSS1999→I0 | Agility: SSS1999→I0 | Magic Power: SSS1999→I0

[Development Ability]: 「Mystery G」「Dark Star E」「Luck F」「Morning Star G」「Magical Arts G」「Starshine G」

The sublimation of ability values was completed perfectly, and Izay successfully stepped into the next realm.

When the number representing Level on Izay’s ability value panel changed from 4 to 5, a small exclamation mark appeared at the edge of his vision.

[Adventurer level reached Lv.5, Trial Quest updated, please check]

Without mentioning this, Izay himself almost forgot.

This main quest requires reaching Lv.5, and there’s another condition—completing an unknown trial quest.

Both conditions must be fulfilled to claim the reward, and the reward content updates along with the trial quest.

Taking advantage of Loki observing the development abilities, Izay quickly glanced at what the trial quest was.

[Trial Quest: Defeat an existence within the Hero Domain]

[Upon completion, receive main quest rewards: Miracle -『Scorpio Shot』, one『Egg』]

Instantly, Izay blinked. He temporarily ignored the rewards, focusing entirely on the quest content.

Defeat an existence within the Hero Domain?

Level 6 or above?

He suddenly wanted silence.

How many existences within the Hero Domain are there in Orario, or even in this world?

Let’s filter them out.

There are three in his household, and they are completely out of the question.

There are four within Freya Familia, which can also be temporarily disregarded… unless he wants to drag the entire Loki Familia and Freya Familia factions into a full-scale war.

Apart from these two factions, only the School District and Duel Country have Hero Domain existences; one in the School District, and two in the Duel Country.

All together, there are merely ten!

‘If I go all out, even though there’s a big gap between Lv.5 and Lv.6, I might likely be able to take down one Hero Domain existence, but among the other seven, which one should I kill!?’

Izay, crossing his legs, felt like scratching his head.

Then he quickly realized something.

Why limit myself to adventurers? Can’t monsters count?

Take out Udaeros!

‘I wonder if Dungeon monsters count.’

With this thought, Izay noticed a small hint beside the trial quest and clicked it open.

[Traditional Dungeon monsters do not count]

Izay:”……”

Picking up the water cup beside the desk, Izay silently took a sip.

Like entering sage mode.

At this moment, Loki behind him tapped his shoulder.

“Hey, Izay, I’m talking to you! Which development ability do you want?”

“Oh, development ability? What are the options?” Izay asked, snapping back to reality.

“「Essence Recovery」、「Healing」、「Shatter」、「Hunter」、「Insight」、「Anti-Magic」”

Loki sighed.

As usual, there were three development abilities she had never heard of.

Too difficult for her.

Unlike Loki, Izay could perceive the effects of his last three development abilities.

「Hunter」 effect: High chance to seize the initiative when entering combat. Facing ambushes, the opponent’s attack will mostly miss.

Feels like it will boost luck value…

「Insight」, enhances dynamic vision. The ability to calmly grasp one’s own status and enemy reactions during battle.

Somewhat overlaps with 「Intuition」 effect, but they don’t conflict. One grasps both parties’ situations, the other determines the optimal action, quite complementary.

Finally, 「Anti-Magic」, the ability to dispel magic.

Literal meaning.

All three are pretty good, and choosing one among them instead made Izay a bit hesitant.