Chapter 398

Chapter 403: New Ability Values (Please Subscribe!)

Following Tiona and Tione after their ability updates, the next person to undergo the ritual was Ize.

Ize himself was well aware of his situation, confident that reaching Level 6 was a certainty. He had even considered saving his update for last out of curiosity about Alisia and Raul’s progress.

But everyone kept deferring to him, so Ize eventually relented and entered the Divine Room like a lamb to the slaughter.

Once inside with Loki, the rest of the group crowded in as well.

“Can you at least leave me some privacy? This feels kinda intrusive.”

Ize undid his shirt, feeling the intense stares from behind, his inner monologue screaming complaints.

“Ho ho! Stop being such a baby, Ize. You’re not a girl; it’s not like they’ll take a bite out of you.”

As soon as those words left her mouth, Loki sitting on the bed slapped his shoulder.

“Exactly!” echoed by N others

The room resonated with agreement from the chorus of repeat offenders.

Everyone here is core Loki Familia, so what’s the harm in a peek? We’ll let you look back later~!

Even Alisia nodded in approval.

Immediately, Ize felt wide awake!

Let me look back indeed!

“Alright, stop fooling around. Let’s begin the ceremony.”

At this moment, whether sensing her authority threatened or not, Loki assumed her divine posture, commanding attention while initiating the ritual with her godly blood on Ize’s back.

Ize’s personal ability values transformed into divine text floating before everyone’s eyes.

Behind him, only Ais, Alisia who could decipher bits and pieces, and Refia understood anything; the rest were clueless.

It couldn’t be helped—they lacked education~

“Hmm—! I hereby announce! Another Level 6 joins our ranks!!”

“Yeah!” echoed by N others

With just a glance, Loki shouted out the fact.

Then came the choice of Development Abilities.

“‘Refined Healing’, ‘Harmony’, ‘Gold Sculpture’, ‘Magical Arts’, ‘Anti-Magic’, ‘Hunter’, which two do you want, Ize?”

Again asking such a question, Loki’s expression turned somewhat unnatural.

For most people, even leveling up might not grant one development ability, yet for Ize, it was like buying in bulk—like waiting concubines vying for favor—as he selected.

And two at once!

Others, more or less aware of Ize’s skill effects, all displayed envious expressions at this moment.

They were jealous.

As for Ize, he quickly reviewed these six development abilities in his mind and made his decision.

“Develop ‘Magical Arts’ and ‘Anti-Magic’!”

Two exclusive development abilities, Ize believed ‘Anti-Magic’ took precedence over ‘Hunter’.

Among the other four, ‘Refined Healing’ needed no explanation, ‘Harmony’ and ‘Gold Sculpture’ were development abilities aiding in creating Spiritual Medicine and Magical Artifacts. In comparison, ‘Magical Arts’ was truly rare.

Enhancing the ability to process magic-related items, with it, crafting Magical Artifacts would significantly increase their power. Moreover, it was essential for writing Magic Tomes—a key to wealth!

Ize had no reason to refuse.

“Fine, those two then!” Loki nodded decisively.

Thus, Ize’s fresh report card emerged—

[Adventurer Name]: Ize Alward

[Level]: Lv.5→Lv.6

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

[Development Abilities]: “Mystery D”, “Dark Star D”, “Luck E”, “Morning Star F”, “Magical Arts E”, “Starshine E”, “Shatter H”, “Keen Eye G”, “Magical Arts I”, “Anti-Magic I”

[Magic]: —Omitted three—

[Skills]: —Omitted five—

[Additional Development Magic]: —Omitted fourteen—

All of Ize’s existing development abilities improved to varying degrees.

The latter three categories remained largely unchanged in number but still intimidating.

However, Loki, observing the additional development magics that silently appeared on Ize’s list, fell into deep thought.

Honestly, she had reason to believe that Ize could potentially annihilate Ota from Freya’s family upon leveling up…

Of course, it was mere speculation. Whether he could or not would require a fight. Thinking about it now was pointless.

Besides, others were waiting for their updates, so Loki couldn’t dwell too long.

……

About fifteen minutes later, Loki finished updating Alisia and others’ ability values.

In total, five people updated. Haruhi ascending to Level 2 was a foregone conclusion, her magic condensed to the S rank, with only one development ability option appearing: ‘Refined Healing’. For a rear-guard Magician like her, it was an excellent choice.

Of the remaining four, only Alisia successfully reached Level 5.

As the longest-serving member of the second unit, her level-up wasn’t surprising, filling the gap where all Loki Familia officers were Level 6 without any Level 5 vacancies.

As for Raul, Cruz, and Kos…

They predictably failed.

Alisia had been an adventurer longer than them and spent more time stuck at Level 4.

In other words, the accumulated ‘experience points’ over the years exceeded theirs, forming the decisive difference between them.

“How could this be—!?”

“See? I told you dragging me along wasn’t a good idea. People should stay grounded~”

Raul held his report card with an expression saying exactly what he expected.

Next to him, Cruz and Kos slumped forward in disappointment, their forms turning grayish-white.

To be fair, Miss Alisia had the confidence to level up because of her experience.

During frontline battles, among the second unit, Miss Alisia’s firepower was the strongest, earning the most ‘great deeds’ experience points.

Add to that the refined ability values from the ‘experience accessories’ provided by Ize, so naturally, she deserved a try.

But why did Cruz and Kos come along?

Now they’ve embarrassed themselves?

Dragging him along too?

“Ah, don’t be disheartened about not leveling up this time. Your ability values are fine; you’re just lacking ‘great deeds’ experience points. Keep fighting floor bosses, and you’ll level up soon enough!”

Loki approached the trio, offering slight comfort.

Though she favored the girls in her household, as the main deity, Loki was undoubtedly competent. She wouldn’t let her children wallow in despair.

“Boo hoo, you’re right—!”

“Don’t act like that, Cruz. You’re a grown man mooching off Loki is disgusting. Can you please scram already?”

The young beastman sought solace from Loki but received a harsh blow from Loki whose demeanor instantly changed.

……

After Ize and the others’ ability value updates ended, more members rotated into Loki’s Divine Room like clockwork.

Under Finn’s prior arrangements, expedition team members orderly allowed Loki to write their reports, determined not to let her rest?

Ignoring the goddess’s slightly pale face, Ize and Ais directly left the base, aiming to exchange loot for money and handle the aftermath of the ‘expedition.’