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Honing martial arts.
For Keare, it was actually the simplest and most effective way to improve his strength; he only needed to repeatedly train to develop muscle memory.
High-intensity training led to muscle strains.
This was the situation he wanted to see even more, using 'Imitation' to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
As for the divine choice.
The War God Takemikazuchi was an unquestionable choice!
He had a good relationship with Hestia, and he wouldn't refuse a request to hone martial arts. The key was that, according to the current development, deep binding with the Familia was inevitable.
Unilaterally exploiting them.
Keare still couldn't bring himself to that extent. In return, for the upcoming Dungeon exploration as a team, he would provide them with free Recovery support.
Compared to the panacea from the Dian Cecht Familia, which cost 500,000 valis.
'Recovery' could directly restore injuries to their initial state. Even for severe injuries requiring prosthetics, this was something money couldn't buy.
"It's alright."
"It can be considered a mutually beneficial transaction."
It was precisely because he understood this.
When Keare arrived in front of the collective dormitory, he had no burden when asking Takemikazuchi to teach him weapon basics. He looked at the empty flat ground in front of the dormitory.
He didn't encounter Mikoto or Kashima Sakura.
They were probably out on business, and actively seeking guidance naturally required patience.
That's what he did, and the War God Takemikazuchi, who had just finished work at the fried potato stand, didn't make Keare wait long and quickly returned to the collective dormitory.
He decisively straightened his back.
The brown-haired young man proactively greeted, "Lord Takemikazuchi."
Noticing the familiar face of the brown-haired young man, how could Takemikazuchi not have a deep impression? Whether it was his natural talent or his comprehension of martial arts.
Keare was the most excellent child he had ever seen.
But the bad news was:
Such excellent children all belonged to other Familias.
Recalling that Keare had mostly come to the collective dormitory in the past few days to train with Mikoto, Takemikazuchi quickly understood the young man's intention:
"Keare, are you looking for Mikoto?"
"She's not in the Familia temporarily, but she should be back later."
"Actually, no."
Keare had no intention of hiding anything from the War God Takemikazuchi.
His attitude was extremely proper: "Today I came here mainly to find you, to learn more weapon combat techniques from Lord Takemikazuchi."
"Why?"
"The methods I currently possess are insufficient to face the increasingly complex combat environment in the deeper levels of the Dungeon," Keare explained the reason completely.
"Oh."
Takemikazuchi suddenly understood.
He didn't find Keare's request sudden at all. For a martial artist, such a straightforward personality, in his opinion, was actually a… excellent potential.
Besides, he was already interested in Keare.
"It's also preparation for the upcoming team Dungeon exploration. It's a rare opportunity to train in the middle levels, and I must seize it firmly."
In terms of social etiquette, one-sided taking is difficult to sustain.
After all, it was an adult soul residing in a young body, so Keare was certainly not bad in this regard: "And for this team exploration, regarding safety."
"Lord Takemikazuchi can rest assured and leave it to me."
He really wanted to say that confidence was a good thing.
But for Keare accompanying his Familia to explore the Dungeon, Takemikazuchi's expectation was merely that he could protect himself against those powerful monsters.
But looking at the young man's determined expression.
He suddenly became curious: "The standard for middle-level exploration is Lv2 Adventurers."
"Keare, are you able to successfully break through to the level of a Lv2 upper-level Adventurer in the remaining few days?"
"It's a bit difficult."
After his abilities could break through the S-rank limit.
Keare's goal was to max out all his comprehensive stats to SSS. As for Takemikazuchi's question, he didn't fully reveal his 'Recovery' trump card.
He smiled brightly: "Lord Takemikazuchi."
"To be honest, the reason I initially asked Lady Hestia to find you to help me hone my martial arts combat skills was because my initial development direction…"
"Was actually a support personnel."
"!!"
Even a god.
Takemikazuchi was equally surprised when he heard this news. His scrutinizing gaze fell upon the brown-haired young man in front of him.
He could clearly tell from the words that this was not a lie.
And precisely because everything Keare said was true, the impact was so strong!
As a support personnel, yet possessing such talent in martial arts, having simply experienced Dungeon exploration, and even in sparring sessions.
Able to briefly suppress Mikoto?!
Facing the young man's unwavering gaze, Takemikazuchi said in disbelief, "So… you must possess a means of Recovery and healing."
"…"
Keare didn't speak, but his smile already explained everything.
The War God Takemikazuchi was one of the few gods in Orario that could be trusted. After all, in the original work, when Hestia left the Hearth Mansion base.
When no one was around, she still asked him for help.
Even for the Familia members honing their martial arts and the white-haired, red-eyed rabbit's ultimate move, Takemikazuchi provided great assistance.
And his 'Recovery' magic couldn't be hidden forever; it was only a matter of time before it was revealed to the Adventurers of Orario.
Only 'Imitation' and 'Plunder' were secrets that could not be revealed!
"This is truly…"
"Quite beyond my expectations."
Gods come to the lower world seeking change.
This point was somewhat distant for Takemikazuchi, as he had to take into account the economic problems of the orphanage, and the change he had never actively pursued.
Now…
It had truly appeared before him!
Takemikazuchi shook his head, chuckling softly, even the impoverished look on his face had faded considerably, and he had an even better impression of Keare, who was mature in character and experienced in handling affairs.
"Actually, even if you hadn't mentioned this."
"I wouldn't refuse your request to teach you martial arts."
"But since I'm a member of another Familia, constantly troubling you like this, I definitely wouldn't feel right about it," Keare shrugged.
The main goal, honing martial arts, had been achieved.
Next was to put in effort and sweat, gradually mastering more ways to use weapons, striving to become a weapon master like the legendary heroes.
"You child…"
"Hestia truly picked up a treasure!!"
No god would dislike such a child.
Takemikazuchi was certainly no exception. Although he didn't see the need for it, he still insisted on giving back. If his own Familia had someone like Keare.
It would probably be much easier, wouldn't it?
Of course.
He only thought about it. To actually poach Hestia's members was something he could never do. He carefully observed the young man in front of him.
When martial arts were mentioned.
War God Takemikazuchi's attitude clearly became serious. This change was much stricter than when he first met him and taught him basic swordsmanship.
"Keare, I think highly of you."
"As for your desire to learn other weapon usage methods, I will help you. As for the standards, I hope you are mentally prepared enough."
"Hmm?"
Keare looked up, his eyes puzzled.
And Takemikazuchi didn't hide anything: "Even if you are a child from another Familia, I will place the same demands on you as I do on my own Familia members."
"There's no need to be constrained by identity."
"If I had to explain it, just understand it as a master's guidance to a disciple."