The Familia's residence was indeed dilapidated, but the basement, which served as their daily living quarters, was entirely the result of Hestia's meticulous arrangement, organization, and cleaning.
She had even made plans to live there for a long time in the future.
After all, spending every day with Keare, she felt that such a cozy daily life was quite good.
However, upon seeing the sudden arrival of the diminutive girl, Hestia's current mood felt ten, even nine parts, out of place.
She could only look helplessly at Keare.
"Keare…"
"Who is she?"
"Hello."
Liliruca quickly realized that the girl in front of her, who was a bit taller than herself, had a youthful yet heroic appearance, and a figure so imposing it made her feel self-conscious.
She must be Keare's Superior God.
Her previous incomprehension—why Keare, despite possessing extraordinary talent, would squander it in a newly established Familia—was instantly answered when she truly saw Hestia.
"This is Liliruca Arde."
"She's been exploring the Dungeon with me recently, and she's a trustworthy companion, so I wanted to recruit her into our Familia."
Keare did not mention the Soma Familia's withdrawal turmoil or the specific events that occurred.
He simply introduced Liliruca, and the girl, being tactful, stood up from the sofa and, with the awkward movements of a new recruit, bowed towards Hestia, requesting:
"Lady Hestia, I hope… I can receive your approval."
Was it because she wanted to join the Familia that she suddenly visited here?
Hestia could confirm that these words were not false, and the inexplicable emotion that had been pressing in her heart quietly eased when she received the answer.
It seems Keare…
Not only was he diligently training in the Dungeon every day, but he also had the development of the Familia on his mind!
How could she not like such an excellent child?
It's just…
Thinking of the promise they made, the feeling of her heart accelerating was about to envelop Hestia; she gently pinched herself, temporarily clearing her thoughts.
What needed to be dealt with now was the Supporter in front of her.
Liliruca Arde's application to join the Familia, from a rational perspective, would certainly help Keare's future Dungeon explorations.
But from an emotional perspective…
Hestia was worried that Liliruca's appearance would affect her time with Keare.
"You want to join my Familia… Hmm, some things must be made clear first: the Familia's current conditions are very dire, extremely poor, and we can't offer you any other benefits."
The experience with the Soma Familia was like an unshakeable nightmare.
When answering Hestia's question, Liliruca's attitude was exceptionally firm:
"Mr. Keare told me all about these things, but I actually believe that a good Familia atmosphere can outweigh material conditions."
"Hmm…"
"There's also no place for you to live."
"I rent a house in Orario, Lady Hestia, so you don't need to worry about the living arrangements." The girl said with a smile on her face.
"Then there's no problem."
The most worrying issue would not arise.
Hestia felt that she had no reason to refuse Liliruca Arde, because she had just said something that Hestia strongly agreed with.
"A good Familia atmosphere can outweigh material conditions."
Leaving Keare aside.
Towards her Dependents, she wanted to offer the affection of family, and a family must have a good atmosphere.
"Even for a Supporter, the necessary procedures certainly can't be skipped. You must have negotiated your withdrawal with… your former deity, right?"
"Yes."
"That Lord said that Lady Hestia, you can directly cover it with Divine Blood."
Successfully joining the Familia.
A rare joy radiated on Liliruca's slightly childish face. Successfully joining the Familia, did it also mean that her relationship with Keare…
Would become true partners!
"Then let's start now."
Performing the Divine Blood covering necessarily required taking off the upper garment.
After Hestia prepared to update Liliruca's ability values, her gaze involuntarily turned to Keare, her meaning already obvious.
After all, she was a girl.
If he stood there, it would be somewhat inconvenient!
"Lady Hestia, I'll go outside for some fresh air."
Keare's footsteps did not pause. He couldn't very well say… that he had already witnessed such a sight when it only involved taking off an upper garment, could he?
From a results perspective, it was indeed good.
As for whether Liliruca's personality had been corrected, that was not even something to consider; the Holy Sword would provide the answer!
Liliruca Arde Lv1
Strength: H106 → H116 | Endurance: H189 → H199 | Dexterity: G298 → F310 | Agility: E468 → E488 | Magic:
D501 → D522
Development Ability: No Magic: Cinder Girl Skill: Behind-the-Scenes Contributor "Cinder Girl…"
"Who said magic skills are very rare among Adventurers in Orario?"
Hestia had forgotten where she heard that rumor. Her newly established Familia, with only two Dependents, both possessed magic.
She handed the cowhide paper with the imprinted ability values to Liliruca.
She said earnestly, "Actually, from a Supporter's perspective, your ability values are already excellent!"
"Thank you, Lady Hestia."
After their brief interaction, Hestia left a very good impression on Liliruca.
However, when the girl's gaze fell on the cowhide paper and she saw the changes in her own ability values, her pupils suddenly contracted, and even her eyes were filled with surprise.
The ability values of a Supporter increase very slowly.
She hadn't undergone any training recently, yet her ability values had increased!
"What is… the reason for this?"
Liliruca frowned slightly, remembering Keare's righteous words about the "EX Calibur filled with cream puffs" theory in the inn this morning.
Could it really be true?
Her mood became increasingly strange, but she did not show it in front of Hestia.
"From now on, you are the second Dependent of the Hestia Familia. I hope you can integrate into the Familia and treat it as your own home."
"Tomorrow, I will register your identity information at the Adventurer's Guild."
After completing the ability value update, Hestia was in a good mood, but the specific events that occurred during that time still needed to be confirmed with Keare to get an answer.
"Liliruca, please call Keare back!"
"It's been a while since I helped him update his ability values, and I don't know… how much he can improve." When the girl mentioned Keare.
She did not hide the pride in her tone at all.
And the naturally expressed emotion was also detected by the keen-sensed Liliruca. She nodded obediently, realizing that the relationship between the deity and the Dependent was very unusual.
However.
She had no intention of delving deeper, because right now,
Regarding the improvement of her own ability values, she also had countless confusions. Liliruca would only get accurate answers after finding Keare.
"Okay, leave such a simple matter to me!"