Chapter 119: The Moment I Got Up, BAM! A Flying Kick (Fourth Update~)
It was like when Tang Sanzang entered the Cave of Black Silk; Ize spent the entire afternoon unable to leave the “Bountiful Mistress” tavern.
He had regained consciousness less than half an hour after fainting.
But while accepting the sprite’s apology, Ize also understood why Ryu had recently thought about learning how to cook.
It was mainly due to the encouragement of the little witch Hiel.
She said something along the lines of how Loki Familia would soon be going on a faraway expedition. If they could send off a homemade bento before departure, surely Mr. Ize would be delighted, and so on.
Thus, under Hiel’s guidance, Ryu began her attempts at cooking, much to the dismay of the other three shop employees.
Realizing that it was all his fault, Ize then started a long afternoon of culinary lessons.
Don’t let his appearance fool you; Ize actually knows how to cook.
Though not necessarily exquisite, his skills are enough to reach the level where he could open a restaurant.
After all, adventurers who can’t cook, how could they survive?
Under Ize’s hands-on teaching, Ryu’s cooking gradually improved…
Until just before the evening store opening, when Mama Mia returned to the shop, did Ize head back to Twilight Manor.
…
The day before the expedition.
“Loki, I’m here for my ability values update.”
Not long after dinner, Ize arrived at Loki’s Divine Room without hesitation and pushed the door open.
“Update ability values? Just wait a moment; I’m preparing for later right now.”
Loki, who was in the room letting blood, glanced at Ize and continued bleeding…
[Adventurer Name]: Ize Alward
[Level]: Lv.2
[Ability Values]: Strength: B777→A892 | Durability: B723→A854 | Dexterity: A822→S976 | Agility: A866→S988 | Magic Power: SSS1798→SSS1999
[Development Ability]: “Mystery F”, “Dark Star H”
“Besides some changes in the ability values, everything else is still… Ah, you’ve developed another magic skill, huh? Wasn’t that the one you complained to Riviria about being difficult to develop?”
Having been startled by Ize so many times, Loki had gotten used to it. This time she remained calm.
Her crimson divine eyes scanned over the specific attributes and effects of Ize’s new magic spell, and her lips twitched.
“Another ridiculously powerful magic skill. You’re simply not letting others live.”
“After spending two months figuring it out, it should be strong.”
Ize looked at his latest report card and completely ignored Loki’s muttering.
Just as Ize stood up ready to get dressed and leave, there was a “click,” and the door suddenly opened.
The blonde girl who walked in met Ize’s gaze, their eyes blinked once in unison.
In an instant, Loki, who had been calm until then, couldn’t sit still anymore.
“—What are you doing, Ize!? Trying to take advantage of Ais, huh? Hurry up and put your clothes on!!!”
Loki’s roar echoed throughout the entire Central Tower, and many members heard their goddess yelling Ize’s name again, not knowing what happened.
“To be seen naked is me, and taking advantage is also me? Is that reasonable?”
Ize, with a face full of question marks, calmly dressed himself under Loki’s glare that seemed ready to devour him, even having time to comment.
“Ais, you don’t have to leave. I’ve already finished updating; it’s your turn next.”
“Hmm.”
The slightly blushing girl, who was about to silently exit the room, paused her movements upon hearing Ize’s words, responding quietly.
“Die!!!”
Seeing this scene, Loki lost her temper completely.
She immediately launched a flying kick!
Ize, who had been prepared for this, easily dodged.
Driven by inertia, Loki flew towards Ais.
‘Huh, maybe I can take advantage of this situation!’
This fleeting thought crossed Loki’s mind but quickly disappeared.
Because Ais effortlessly moved aside, allowing the door behind her to welcome Loki.
“Duang—”
“Ssssss!!!!”
The sound of the door colliding and the goddess clutching her leg and inhaling cold air echoed within the room.
“Well, Ais, I’ll go out first.”
“Hmm.”
Ize and Ais ignored the goddess who seemed to be clowning around, exchanged brief words, and then respectively exited or entered the room.
Inside the room, Ais’ gaze was drawn to a piece of paper with common script that lay there.
That was the report card Ize hadn’t managed to destroy due to her sudden arrival.
“SSS…?”
The curious girl couldn’t help herself and picked up the paper to read it. Her face soured instantly after seeing its contents.
However, she couldn’t show such emotions, so her expression gradually turned blank.
Although she had always heard Loki say that Ize’s abilities had broken limits, actually seeing the doubled SSS value stunned her thoughts.
“Ah, that guy Ize didn’t destroy his report card, how careless of him?”
Loki came over, not minding Ais reading it, only feeling somewhat indignant.
Because her leg was injured due to Ize, she needed at least ten servings of soma wine to recover!
“Ize is so strong…”
Ais cutely puffed her cheeks, a bit troubled.
“Oh well, he’s abnormal, our Ais carbon is a genius, we don’t compare with him~”
“Come on, come on, let me help you update your ability values and see how much our Ais carbon has grown~”
Loki seemed to be comforting Ais, but those restless hands hinted at something else.
“If you touch me, I’ll cut you.”
“Huh? No way~”
Ais reflexively warned the lecherous goddess, but her lack of emotional fluctuation truly frightened Loki.
Nighttime.
“You guys are too many! How many more are there behind—?! Roar—!”
From the highest floor of the Central Tower, surrounded by several spires, Loki’s roar reached the heavens.
The source of the cry was Loki’s Divine Room, where her cute followers formed a long queue outside the door.
These people waiting in line were the members asking their goddess to update their ability values. With the expedition tomorrow, the members, regardless of gender, rushed to reflect their training experience on their abilities.
Loki had worried about this situation before and had reminded the members, “If you want a final update before the expedition, remember to come early.”
However, clearly, Loki’s reminders had no effect, as everyone focused on training and only came at the last possible moment.
The cause of this situation stemmed from a certain person watching from inside the room through the window.
“Good thing I had foresight and went to Loki earlier…”
Ize leaned on the window, sighing in relief as if he’d narrowly escaped.
Perhaps Ize himself didn’t feel much.
But his arrival, his crazy growth reaching Lv.2 within a month, and the emergence of enchanted weapons, all truly sparked a training craze within Loki Familia.
With the mindset of not wanting to lose to the newcomer, the members worked hard to train themselves, preparing to show their prowess in this expedition and not let the newbies look down on them.
How to say it, every time before and after expeditions, it’s Loki’s busiest time, painful yet enjoyable.
Facing harsh expeditions, as long as there’s even a slight chance to increase survival possibilities, she’s happy to see it, even if she feels like screaming during the process.
