Chapter 30: Bored Loki only wants to show off his European
Loki didn't choose to imprint the ability values onto parchment, but simply recited them aloud.
Arthur was already mentally prepared for his ability values to reach their limit; otherwise, his meticulously created Magic Conduction Breathing Technique would have been in vain.
However, it was indeed a surprise to him that Transparent World could be recognized by the God's Blessing and actively transform into identifiable divine script.
Behind him, Loki's gaze swept over the description of Transparent World, a satisfied expression on her face, as she nodded in praise.
"Not bad, not bad. The application range of this skill is extremely wide. Even compared to our eyesight, it's not inferior, and in some aspects, it can even be said to surpass it."
The praise from the goddess did not make Arthur feel smug. He simply shook his head calmly and explained,
"That's because you actively sealed your divine power. Relying solely on your naked eyes, you naturally can't compare to the insight of Transparent World."
Loki, of course, knew this, but it didn't stop her from continuing to praise him.
To achieve a realm almost like a god's vision with a mortal body precisely demonstrated the astonishing potential hidden within Arthur.
"Now all your ability values have reached their limit, and your Great Feat experience is also full. It's time to choose your Development Abilities."
Arthur waved his hand without turning his head.
"I'm listening. Just tell me what Development Abilities are available this time."
Loki pouted in dissatisfaction.
She always felt that her desire to show off didn't get the expected response from this boy, but she still answered honestly,
"There are three Development Abilities that appeared this time. Besides Swordsman and Magic Conduction, which I mentioned last time, there's also Harmony."
Speaking of this, Loki's eyes scanned Arthur up and down with a strange look, clicking her tongue in wonder.
"I really didn't see it coming. You actually have the talent to be a pharmacist? Could it be that you're good at concocting some mysterious little blue pills?"
Arthur turned his head, his face full of black lines, to look at Loki, who was grinning, showing a somewhat perverted smile, her eyes carrying a hint of teasing and lewdness.
"Don't lump me in with a good-for-nothing evil god like you."
"For Development Abilities, I'll choose Swordsman. Get to work quickly."
Seeing that Arthur completely ignored her joke, Loki could only droop her face and continue with the update work.
...
Arthur pendragon
LV.3
Strength: I (0)
Endurance: I (0)
Dexterity: I (0)
Agility: I (0)
Magic: I (0) → I (1)
Miracle: G
Swordsman: I
—— Magic ——
[Wind of the King]
· Enchantment Magic, ultra-short aria.
· Envelops weapons with wind to increase attack power, accuracy, or releases wind pressure as a penetrating long-range attack.
· Aria: "Invisible Air, Wind King Hammer."
[Star Crystal]
· Permanent Magic, can be activated at any time, restriction release in progress.
· Greatly increases attack power, defense power, and recovery power.
· The strongest fantasy, a wisp of starlight.
—— Skills ——
[Symbol of the Red Dragon]
· Greatly increases Magic Resistance.
· Greatly increases conscious perception.
· Possesses the bloodline factor of the strongest fantasy species; can generate endless Magic just by Breathing Technique.
[Eternal Blessing of the Star Spirit]
· Greatly increases external adaptability.
· Greatly increases personal luck.
· A blessing from the Earth Mother and the Primates, praying that the holder never falls into disaster.
[Brilliant Journey]
· Currently, 2 doors have been opened.
· Invites you to cross dimensional doors, traversing the unknown in infinity.
[Transparent World]
· Perfect control, complete insight, fused with nature.
· When actively activated, greatly increases perception and gains extremely high correction for Dexterity and Agility.
...
Loki deftly operated, just about to make an imprint when she found the numbers on it already starting to jump and change.
She threw the needle back onto the table with a wry smile and looked at Arthur.
"I've decided! Next update, I'm going to have a speed contest with you. I refuse to believe I can't get a snapshot of your exact pre-upgrade stats!"
Arthur casually took the parchment with the outdated information, quickly scanned it, habitually folded it, and tucked it into his pocket.
"I can go to the Dungeon later. Do you want to have breakfast together? Just drinking ale won't fill your stomach."
Hearing this, Loki reached out to pat Arthur's shoulder with a pleased expression, but her movement froze mid-air.
She wasn't tall enough!
"It's not easy. Finally, a child in the Familia who knows how to care for me... But, I have something important to tell you first."
Arthur unhappily dodged Loki's alcohol-scented hand and retorted,
"Just say what you need to say, don't get handsy. You smell too much of alcohol."
"...Hmph! I take back what I said earlier, you're not considerate at all!"
Loki shook her hand and asked in a seemingly casual but actually excited tone,
"When you registered your information at the Guild before, did you only write your name and Familia?"
Arthur nodded: "That's right. Didn't you say just filling it out simply was fine?"
Loki chuckled twice, rubbing her hands like a fly, and explained,
"Ahem! Actually, according to the rules, new Familia members also have to report their Great Feat and Level to the Guild."
"Before, well, I was trying to save trouble, thinking I'd wait for Finn and the others to come back and complete the information together, and incidentally... hehe."
Arthur narrowed his eyes, looking down at Loki, who clearly had an ulterior motive, a knowing smirk playing on his lips.
"I see. So, the cunning evil god is planning to play some tricks in front of the gods again, to fool them?"
Seeing that Arthur instantly understood her intention, Loki's spirits lifted, and she excitedly clapped her hands.
"Exactly! What do you think, isn't it interesting? Just thinking about it makes me excited!"
"Although you're only LV.3 now, with your strength, if you say you're LV.6 or even LV.7, which blind god would dare to jump out and question it? Then at the God's Assembly..."
"Things might not be as simple as you think."
Arthur promptly interrupted Loki's unrealistic fantasy.
He wasn't like the goddess in front of him, who was in 'fun-seeking' mode, willing to push herself into the limelight for temporary vanity and amusement.
"First-class adventurers in Orario are already few and far between. If an unfamiliar face like me suddenly appears, with such a high level, those idle gods will definitely turn all their attention to me."
"I know you can block most prying eyes, but it's hard to guarantee that some overzealous god won't try to investigate regardless. You should calm down, don't overdo it."
Loki, who was immersed in the wonderful fantasy of showing off at the God's Assembly, her smile instantly froze, replaced by a resentful stare at this child who refused to cooperate with her mischief.
"Then what do you suggest? Should we really just honestly report LV.3?"
"But your leveling speed... Didn't Brilliant Journey open another door! Even if we report LV.3, you'll soar up again in a short while, and the attention it draws then probably won't be small either!"
What Loki said made sense. Considering Arthur's abnormal promotion speed, no matter how they reported it, it might attract excessive attention from certain meddlesome gods.
Arthur pondered for a moment and proposed a compromise.
"How about this: we'll publicly announce that I'm LV.4. As for the Great Feat, just make up some that fit that level."
"This way, even if I quickly rise to LV.5 later, it can be explained as having accumulated and settled for a long time at LV.4. It sounds more reasonable, and the commotion it causes will be much smaller."
Loki's expression still showed that she wasn't satisfied enough, and she muttered softly,
"LV.4, huh..."
For ordinary Familias, an LV.4 adventurer was already a pillar, capable of serving as a captain-level figure in medium to large Familias.
But for the wealthy Loki Familia, LV.4 was — only considered a promising rookie, still some distance from being a core executive.
This level, while it could certainly be displayed at the God's Assembly, would definitely not satisfy Loki's mischievous desire to "make a splash" and "blind the gods' dog eyes."
Just as Loki was still agonizing over this "not impressive enough" level, a sudden commotion erupted outside the living room—
"They're back! The main force of the expedition is back!"
Accompanying this cheer were increasingly closer, chaotic, yet powerful footsteps.
Clearly, the people who could bring Loki more fun, who could give her more confidence to show off at the God's Assembly, had returned.