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"So…this should be enough for now, right?" Damien's eyes scanned the new house from the front yard. A massive two-story structure, six upper rooms, a huge yard, a sprawling onsen at the back, and a fully equipped training room. It screamed luxury, yet practical for training and living comfortably.
Hestia crossed her arms, pouting. "Hmph… I wanted a bigger house than Loki's."
Damien chuckled, shaking his head. "Well…one day we can get a house like that. Fifty million Valis isn't exactly lying around right now."
"Doesn't matter!" Hestia exclaimed, bouncing on her heels. "I have the strongest rookie in the world right now! And with my absolute support…you'll soon become unstoppable! Ahahah!"
Damien smirked, folding his arms. "Now then…shall we go in? And…uh…well…you do what gods do, right?"
"Ah yes! Leveling up and all that. I've seen it done before — I think I can handle it perfectly now!" Hestia beamed, and together they stepped inside.
In his room, Damien laid down on his stomach, bare-chested.
"So…like this?" he asked.
Hestia nodded enthusiastically and jumped onto his back. Her hands glided over his shoulders and down his back, fingers brushing against the lean, mesmerizing muscle that rippled under his skin.
"Wow…" she exhaled, eyes wide.
"Is that it?" Damien asked casually.
"Wait, no…uhhh…not yet. I'm just…ugh…I'm getting started now," Hestia muttered. She pricked her finger, letting a drop of divine blood fall onto his back.
The moment her divine essence touched Damien's Falna, it reacted violently — glowing, shimmering, and forming words that floated and shifted in the air.
"Wow…according to this, you're still level one…in need of a level up," Hestia said, her eyes scanning the runes. "Let me level you up."
The glow intensified as Hestia focused. But suddenly, she froze, eyes widening. "What?! Even at Level 2, you're already close to another level up? This is insane!"
"Why?" Damien asked, tilting his head.
Hestia's fingers hovered over the glowing words. "According to Hephaestus, an adventurer levels up once their main stats reach A… Damien… all your stats are SSS rank. Each of them!"
She blinked, then grinned. "Well…let's level you up again!"
The room shivered slightly as divine energy enveloped him. Moments later, Hestia stepped back, triumphant.
"Okay…this is perfect. This is how your stats are supposed to look." She stamped the final mark on a piece of paper. "Congratulations on reaching Level 3, Damien!"
Damien sat up, taking the paper in his hands. His eyes scanned it carefully.
"Wow…even has my full name on it. Let's see… Strength F300? Hmm…you'll have to explain this one."
Hestia snatched the paper to clarify — and then froze, jaw dropping. "Wait…WHAT?! You can read this?!"
"Uh…yeah?" Damien shrugged, a small smirk on his face.
"This…this doesn't make sense! I was supposed to translate this for you first! Hephaestus said no mortal could read the language of gods!"
"Language of gods?" Damien echoed. Then realization hit him. 'Oh…shit. The system must have translated it automatically for me.'
"Uhm…oh shit…uhh…can you keep that a secret for me?" Hestia asked nervously.
Damien grinned. "Of course. Wouldn't want my goddess facing trouble because of a language, right?"
Hestia let out a sigh of relief, smiling softly. "I guess that makes less work for me!"
Damien carefully read through his stats
[
Damien Ardent
Level: 3
Strength: F300
Endurance: H150
Dexterity: D510
Agility: C600
Magic: H190
Skills: Mind's Eye / BloodLust / Stealth
Magic: Quicksilver
]
He thought silently, Looks like it interprets Quicksilver as magic here… and stats work differently than my system.
"Well…read that while I prepare for the incoming guests!" Hestia said brightly, heading toward the door.
"Okay…sure," Damien replied, still focused on the paper. But as he reread it, a flicker of confusion crossed his face.
"Wait…guests?"
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After a while, the first guest arrived, bursting through the front door with his usual boundless energy.
"HAHAHA! My boy! You've made it!" Karmac cheered, his eyes sparkling with pride. "I remember when I first met you…young, shocked…couldn't even form a proper sentence!"
Damien groaned, rolling his eyes as he leaned against the doorway. "We met…what, two, three weeks ago? You're acting like I was a baby when we first met."
Karmac laughed heartily, clapping him on the back. "Eh, details, details! Still, look at you now! A champion, a Level 3, and finally with a Familia!"
Next came Welf, his arm still in a cast, but his smile unwavering. Tsubaki trailed behind him, her hands elegantly resting at her sides.
"Damien! Congratulations on your new Familia, your home, and your…well, everything!" Welf exclaimed, stepping forward to give him a strong hug. "I realized there's a lot to congratulate you for!"
Tsubaki stepped closer, placing her hands on Damien's shoulders. "Shame you didn't join us…" she said softly. "But damn, you were incredible in that tournament. Those blades of yours…you wielded them beautifully, dear."
Before Damien could reply, she pulled him into a tight hug, planting his face firmly against her chest. "Keep it up!" she whispered playfully, then stepped back, grinning.
Hephaestus entered next, her arms crossed as always, though there was a rare softness in her eyes.
"Well…uh…already congratulated you on winning, I guess," she said, her voice a mix of pride and awkwardness. "All I can really say now is…good luck, I suppose."
Damien tilted his head, smirking. "Wow…you look cute when you try to act serious like that."
Hephaestus' face flushed instantly, ears turning pink as she crossed her arms tighter. "What do you mean by that?!" she snapped, though her voice lacked real venom.
"Nothing…nothing at all," Damien replied, raising his hands innocently.
The next visitors arrived in a surprisingly grand entrance: Loki and several of her Familia members. They all offered congratulations, and soon found themselves joining the others in drinks and laughter — everyone except Loki, who lingered, standing face-to-face with Damien for the first time.
"Love…huh…" she said softly, eyes studying him.
"Love indeed," Damien replied, meeting her gaze steadily.
"So…all that…show…was for love?" Loki asked, a faint smirk playing on her lips.
"Yup," Damien said casually, leaning back slightly. "Honestly, I was expecting you to be the one I'd end up joining…But, unfortunately for you, your little stunt of one-upping Freya ruined your chances. I really do like your Familia, though. That…family atmosphere is exactly what I've been looking for."
Loki's eyes softened. "Well… I'm okay with you joining Hestia. But once you grow strong enough, you'll at least join my Familia on our expeditions, won't you?"
Damien shrugged, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I don't mind that at all. Fighting alongside strong people…that's an honor."
With that, the tension melted. Glasses clinked, laughter echoed, and the new house was filled with warmth and energy. For the first time since the tournament, Damien could breathe, surrounded by friends, gods, and allies — and the celebration had only just begun.
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