Chapter 49: Settling
"In each adventurer level stage, raise all ability scores to their absolute limit." When he heard these words from Hestia's mouth, a hint of astonishment flashed in Liam's eyes. Setting aside other times for a moment.
At least right now, she was absolutely considering things from the perspective of a qualified goddess.
Becoming the fastest adventurer in the world to break through to Lv2 – he hadn't thought of deliberately pursuing such a vain title. Instead, the suggestion she gave.
In the final analysis, could be summarized as "settling."
Continuing at the current level stage, slowing his pace to raise all his ability scores to his own limit, then undergoing level sublimation.
The great feats he had accomplished would not disappear…
And Liam didn't directly refuse Hestia's earnest suggestion. He considered it comprehensively based on his own situation.
There were no potential threats from other Familias.
Continuing to improve his ability scores at the current level, then, meant raising everything except the magic stat to SSS.
"This time, I'm really hacking!"
There weren't many adventurers who had reached this level of ability scores. In the original story's main plot, only the rabbit had achieved it. Even his "aunt."
Alfia, as a powerful Level 7 adventurer, also had dual SS ability scores.
Liam propped himself up with his hands, noticing Hestia's extremely serious expression. Breaking through sooner or later just depended on whether he wanted to or not.
In a familiar environment, he just needed a few more exhilarating Monster Parties as daily training.
Or drop down to the 12th-floor area to face a Young Dragon directly. Wanting to temper his own ability scores to the extreme, the process was definitely not difficult.
"Then let's do as Lady Hestia says."
To give her a slight sense of participation in her dependant's growth, Liam nodded with a serious tone, "Continue to settle in the Dungeon."
"Strive to reach the upper limit of my ability scores before undergoing level sublimation!"
Witnessing the path of Liam's rise as an adventurer with her own eyes, Hestia felt somewhat emotional. After all, during this difficult process.
She couldn't provide him with any help, besides updating his status and performing the level sublimation.
She couldn't think of any other use for herself. When she met her close friend Hephaestus today, she had also mentioned this matter to her.
The reply she got was "A god doesn't need to do anything, just give their dependant trust and encouragement, and help guide their path."
Now…
Hestia was doing just that. She could roughly guess Liam's intentions. The Familia was currently very small in Orario.
Wanting to improve his strength and adventurer level as quickly as possible was always beneficial for the Familia's development!
It was precisely Liam's sensible character that made her deeply realize that the Familia's development shouldn't be a matter for its members to consider.
Whether it was out of her inner emotions or the path of future development.
Hestia didn't want Liam to make any compromises for the Familia's development. She tilted her head slightly, "But you still have to rest tomorrow."
"Of course, I need to rest."
Liam had no objection to this. To be precise, his schedule for tomorrow was already full, but it could be flexibly linked together.
As an adventurer.
A proper date with Miss Eina from the Guild, the chosen location was Babel. Return the weapons borrowed from Tsubaki.
Then asking the half-elf young lady to help find good quality, low-priced weapons was also very reasonable, right?
"Dungeon exploration requires a balance between work and rest. There's no need for Liam-kun to put so much pressure on himself. Rest appropriately."
Hestia really wanted to say, "Having you as my dependant is a very happy thing; I don't really care about the Familia's development."
But she absolutely couldn't say such things when she wasn't drunk.
She slipped her feet into her slippers, clapped her hands with a smile, and gathered the various tools for the status update.
"Remember to make a trip to the Hephaestus main weapon shop tomorrow."
"Your weapon has been repaired. As for dinner, it'll be my treat. Let's go to The Hostess of Fertility."
Speaking of which, Hestia turned around, full of energy, and gave a heartfelt thumbs-up, "As a celebration."
"To celebrate the improvement of Liam-kun's ability scores during this period!!"
"Okay." Liam nodded with a smile. His plans for tomorrow hadn't changed, just the reason for the Familia's celebratory meal was slightly altered.
He, of course, did not refuse.
Considering the deal he had agreed to with Lili, he had also collected a 50% deposit for the task's remuneration. Standing her up was, of course, out of the question.
His mood even relaxed.
If they were both Level 2 adventurers, facing Zanis of the Soma Familia, Liam would be a bit worried about the process of the fight.
After all, it was to hold the other party back, not a request to finish him off.
Currently still at the Lv1 stage, he was actually quite curious whether all S-rank ability scores could allow him to fight above his level.
At the very least, it could make the battle process enjoyable.
Liam stood up. To ensure a good state of rest tomorrow, it had to be sufficient. He decisively extended an invitation to Hestia.
"It's about time. After washing up, shall we get ready to rest too?"
"No problem."
Although it was an abandoned basement, Hestia had kept it very tidy, and it could accommodate daily living.
The process of brushing teeth with a tree root was a bit abstract.
From Liam's height perspective, however, it was a visual treat. Teacher Newton's theory of universal gravitation on Hestia.
Was vividly demonstrated!
It was definitely a visual feast. He looked at the young woman preparing to soak her feet in hot water after washing up, and the smile at the corners of his mouth gradually disappeared.
In its place was a seriousness from the depths of his heart.
Noticing Liam's gradually serious expression, Hestia, sitting on the wooden stool, looked up blankly, not understanding the meaning.
"Um..."
The young woman blinked her eyes and asked tentatively, "Liam-kun, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing."
Liam didn't feel he was being thick-skinned; he simply felt that for the things Hestia had done for him, he had no means of repayment.
This made his heart suffer.
"It's just that I feel Lady Hestia has provided me with a lot of help, so I want to be able to repay you in more ways."
"No, no, that's not it at all."
Actually, she should be the one thanking Liam. Hestia was just about to explain, but his next intimate action.
Directly caused the young woman's fair cheeks to be covered in a blush.
Her heart was in turmoil. She knew she harbored feelings for Liam that surpassed family, but now their relationship was that of a god and her dependant…
It felt a bit like being electrocuted?
Nurturing feelings was best done slowly and steadily over time. Liam, of course, did the same. And at his strong request.
As a goddess, she didn't continue to sleep on the sofa.
After a brief back-and-forth, he didn't sleep on the sofa either. Perhaps it was the faint, orchid-like fragrance from Hestia's hair.
After high-intensity Dungeon exploration, Liam, whose body and mind were long exhausted, quickly fell into a deep sleep.
When he woke up again, the sky was already slightly bright. He pulled out his right hand, which had gone numb from being held by Hestia, washed up, changed his clothes.
And with the best mental state, he prepared to set off for the Adventurer's Guild.
Feeling the warm sensation of the sun splashing on his body, Liam felt somewhat emotional. Today was a rare day of rest.
"I hope it goes smoothly!"
(End of this chapter)
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