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Chapter 23: Astonishment and Envy

Riezel Brynhart

Level 1

STR: D555

END: D548

DEX: C623

AGI: C637

MAG: I0

...

MAGIC

Almighty

- Memorize magic.

- Activate specific magic based on memory.

- The strength of the magic is determined by the basic ability of 'MAG'.

- Only effective for valid magic.

...

SKILL

Fool's Obsession

- Extraordinary increase in growth speed.

- Extraordinary increase in growth limit.

- The deeper the obsession, the stronger the effect.

- The effect is greatly enhanced in dangerous situations.

Endless

- Obtains the highest rank development ability 'Healing Power'.

- Obtains the highest rank development ability 'Spirit Healing'.

- Obtains the highest rank development ability 'Abnormal Resistance'.

- Improve obtained development abilities.

Self Redemption

- Immune to body interference.

- Immune to mental interference.

- The status can be updated independently by consuming the corresponding God's blood.

- Can accept and enhance the effects of friendly buffs on oneself.

...

Riezel and every executive of Loki Familia were in Loki's divine room at this moment.

"..."

Reading Riezel's status that had just been translated by Loki, whether it was the three top executives leading the Loki Familia or the executives like Ais and the others, all fell into a death-like silence.

Riezel, brought here by Loki, exposed his status as he intended with her cooperation.

The backbones of the Familia stared at the parchment held by Finn, looking at the ridiculous status on it, their breath gradually becoming erratic.

Especially Ais, her gaze was almost fixed on the skill called 'Fool's Obsession'—or rather, on the effect of 'Extraordinary increase in growth speed.'

At some point, her hands had quietly clenched.

Everyone could only exchange stupefied glances, their gazes frequently moving back and forth on Riezel and the parchment in Finn's hands, feeling their heads spinning.

No choice.

The amount of information brought by Riezel's status was too much for them, leaving them in confusion.

Among everyone present, only Riezel remained calm from start to finish.

As for Loki, her face wore a mischievous grin, enjoying the spectacle as she watched everyone's reactions.

"As you can see, this kid has incredible potential. Right from the get-go, he not only awakened one magic and three skills but, whether it's magic or skills, they're all super unique and absurd."

Loki spread her hands wide as she spoke.

"That's why this kid's growth speed is so fast. He only got a blessing from me three days ago, and before that, he had none, and I can vouch for that."

As the Goddess's words reached everyone's ears, they not only failed to shatter the silence but left them even more speechless.

However, Riezel's standing in the hearts of everyone present was gradually becoming completely different.

"At first, I thought he was just a rookie with great potential, but did we seriously underestimate him?" Finn chuckled. He knew very well that if Riezel truly possessed these exaggerated magic and skills recorded on the parchment in his hands, Riezel's existence would mean something significant.

Not just Finn, even Riveria and Gareth, the oldest members in the Familia, were aware of this.

"Could this kid be the one who will shatter the legend of only one Level 7 in all of Orario...?" Gareth's hushed words sent shockwaves through everyone's hearts.

Level 7.

This was something that had never happened in Loki Familia, a level that only one figure in all of Orario had reached even after searching far and wide.

That person was considered Orario's ultimate weapon, a legendary character on par with ancient heroes, enjoying fame worldwide.

Finn, Riveria, and Gareth had been striving for that realm for who knows how many years, but they had yet to succeed.

Even the genius members of Loki Familia, whether it was Bete, the twin sisters Tiona and Tione who became Level 5 at a young age, or Ais, the record holder for the fastest ascent to Level 2, all of them were true geniuses with innate potential among the world's top characters.

However, in the three top executives' eyes, the chances of these geniuses reaching Level 7 were equally slim, with Ais being the only one with a somewhat plausible chance.

But now, in Riezel, everyone saw the possibility of him breaking through that level. At least, the three top executives felt this way.

In such a situation, he could no longer be described simply as a 'rookie with potential'. He was clearly a supernova possessing the 'hero' characteristic!

Once again, everyone looked at him, their eyes filled with various complex emotions.

"Tch!" Bete couldn't help but click his tongue, then turned around, walking away with an irritated pace.

"Where are you going?" Riveria frowned and asked as she saw Bete's back.

"Dungeon." Bete replied coldly and strode away without looking back.

"Make sure not to spill the beans, Bete." Loki reminded with a mischievous grin on her face that never faded while her squinted eyes slightly opened.

"I've classified Riezel's status as Familia's top secret. Initially, I was only going to spill the beans to Finn. Fortunately, Riezel's cool with you guys knowing, so I'm lifting the ban on spilling the beans to you. Just be careful not to blurt it out carelessly, okay?"

Upon hearing her warning, Bete came to a halt. He knew well how crucial one's status information could be.

If exposed to others, it could turn into a deadly situation if targeted, especially for someone like Riezel, with such outrageous magic and skills. If his information leaked, there was a 90% chance of attracting the attention of Loki Familia's enemies or falling prey to those with ulterior motives.

Considering such possibilities, normally, details of one's status would be shared sparingly, even among companions within the same Familia, except for close relatives.

Bete himself followed this principle; even within the Familia, very few knew all of his abilities.

In Riezel's case, he should have been extra cautious about safeguarding his status information. Even among the Familia executives present, only Finn, as the Familia's captain responsible for coordinating all members, would need to know some details. For the rest, it wouldn't be surprising if they remained ignorant, regardless of how well the information was kept confidential.

However, Riezel chose to disclose it to them.

Despite Bete being a rather unpleasant senior, Riezel still chose to let him know his status.

Realizing this, Bete was once again realized and astonished.

"Who would do such a stupid thing!"

Leaving a grumpy remark, Bete left the room more violently and impatiently.

Tiona and Tione exchanged glances and then turned to leave as well.

"Where are you two going?" Riveria inquired helplessly.

""Dungeon.""

The twin sisters' responses were almost synchronized.

Seeing even the Amazoness twins were leaving, Riveria sighed and pressed her forehead with her hand.

"Those kids just came back from an expedition yesterday. Today, there's a lot of work to be done with the loot, and yet they abandoned it all to go to the dungeon. What's going on?"

"Guhahaha! They must have been stimulated, those little rascals."

Riveria's sigh of resignation was met with Gareth's involuntary laughter, and he hit the nail on the head.

Bete, Tiona, and Tione were indeed stimulated.

Stimulated by Riezel's inhuman potential.

Stimulated by Riezel's rapid growth speed.

"Did they realize there's a monster chasing them from behind, worried their junior might surpass them?" Loki chuckled, looking like she enjoyed the chaos she caused.

"You knew it would turn out like this, yet still intentionally make this happen, no?" Finn looked at Loki helplessly.

"Well, isn't that great?" Loki chuckled skeptically. "Maybe this can bring new energy and motivation to those kids. Just thinking about it gets me excited."

"You Gods always enjoy watching these unpredictable developments unfold..." Gareth discontentedly remarked. "Now, all the work of handling loot falls on us old folks. Can't those little rascals take care of the elderly?"

"Well, since it's come to this, let them do as they please," Riveria said tiredly, shook her head, and then looked towards Riezel. "It's tough for you to reveal detailed information about your status like this. Don't worry, despite Bete, Tiona, and Tione seeming hasty and impatient, they know their limits. They won't casually expose your secrets."

Her voice softened as she spoke to him.

"I know." Riezel calmly smiled at Riveria. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen to reveal it."

Based on his understanding of the original work and familiarity with the important characters of Loki Familia, he believed that everyone present could be trusted.

Even with Bete's shitty attitude, Riezel knew that deep down, he wasn't a bad guy; it was just a result of his difficult experiences that made him speak harshly.

So, Riezel chose not to hide the details of his status. This decision was made with future development in mind. After all, he would inevitably need to seek advice from these Familia seniors in the future, asking them to guide him.

Whether it was magic or combat skills, he had a lot to learn, and showcasing his potential like this, gaining the attention of Familia executives, was necessary.

Loki seemed to see through Riezel, and doubts crept into her mind.

'This kid didn't have this attitude when he received a blessing three days ago.'

At that time, she thought he wouldn't easily integrate and mingle into the Familia. Who would have thought that once he recognized all of Familia's executives, he would start demonstrating his value? Quite clever.

"You can consult us anytime; it's okay. We'd be happy to guide a rookie with unlimited potential like you." Finn also sensed Riezel's intentions.

Riveria and Gareth nodded in agreement.

"Thank you." Riezel bowed his head to everyone in gratitude.

Unbeknownst to him, Ais, who had remained silent behind him, was watching him intensely.

In her eyes, there was nothing but envy.


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Chapter 24: Pressure

The events that took place in Loki's divine room were known only to the executives of Loki Familia.

But from that day on, members of Loki Familia were surprised to find out that, for some reason, the executives like Bete, Tiona, Tione, and even Ais, who had recently become even more silent than before, were constantly running outside every day.

The frequency of their appearances in Twilight Manor dropped drastically, with them ignoring the handling of loot and even skipping celebration banquets upon returning from the expedition.

This puzzled many members of Loki Familia, leading to widespread speculation.

"Yo, what's the deal with them?"

"Why are they running outside all the time?"

"Is there some urgent business they're dealing with?"

"I heard someone spotted them venturing into the dungeon before sunrise and not coming back until way past bedtime. Is this some spontaneous burst of determination?"

"But seriously, why?"

The members were filled with questions, and some even approached the three top executives for answers, only to receive a more confusing response.

"They're just feeling pressure. Don't bother them; let them go."

This was the consistent response from the three, leaving the Familia members who got wind of the information somewhat at a loss.

"Pressure?"

"Do the executives feel it too?"

"Who could be putting pressure on them?"

This was the most perplexing aspect.

Unfortunately, the three top executives had no intention of explaining, just smiling and brushing off the matters, leaving the Familia members curious but unable to press further.

Riezel also learned about this, and although somewhat surprised, he didn't find it surprising.

As Loki had mentioned, anyone with a competitive spirit and ambition would feel pressure when chased by someone with a cheat behind them. Especially these executives, who were originally talented.

They were not like the three top executives, who were older and more mature. It's natural for them to have some competitiveness and refusal to lose.

In terms of age, the executives were quite young after all.

For example, the Amazoness twins, Tiona and Tione, despite being Level 5 first class adventurers, were only 17 years old, the same age as Riezel in this life.

Ais, the strongest swordswoman in Orario, the record holder for the fastest ascent to Level 2, was only 16 years old this year, one year younger than Riezel.

Bete was a bit older at 22 this year, but compared to the three top executives, he was still a youngster.

Finn, the seemingly young Pallum, was already 42 years old, and Gareth was 56. Riveria, as a High Elf with a long lifespan, was said to be only second to Loki in age within the Familia. No one dared to ask, fearing that a careless question might turn them into ashes.

Compared to those three, Ais and the other executives were indeed young, explaining Gareth's complaints about them being restless and not growing up.

In this situation, although Riezel was a rookie, he was in the same age group as the four executives.

Given that, being seen as rivals was only natural.

Even though Riezel was well aware that, if he counted the age from his previous life, he was definitely the elder among the executives, with an age only slightly younger than the three top executives in the Familia. However, in the eyes of outsiders, he undeniably appeared as a young junior.

This greatly stimulated the competitive spirit among the group of talented boys and girls.

'Loki clearly knew this would happen, so she deliberately used me to stimulate them, right?'

Riezel understood this point but had no objections.

It was normal for the God of Familia to want their children to work harder and progress further. If his joining could stimulate the talents in Familia to work harder, it would undoubtedly be a good thing.

Of course, considering Loki's personality, that Goddess probably also wanted to enjoy the spectacle for her own entertainment.

For this reason, Riveria protested to Loki for a while, making the Goddess laugh off the matter for quite some time before the tension eased.

Riezel did hear Loki mutter something once.

—The only thing to worry about is Ais. That girl, if she gets too stimulated and does something reckless, I'll probably get my head knocked by Riveria's staff.

Riezel took her muttering to heart. Because, he also noticed that since learning the details of his status, Ais's emotions seemed to become somewhat unstable.

Originally not very good at expressing her emotions, the girl who seemed a bit aloof was often referred to as the 'doll princess', appearing silent and difficult to understand.

However, after that day, Ais not only became even more silent but also returned home late and always dirty. When she saw Riezel, who came back in a sorry state every day due to exploring the floors beyond his safe ability, she was even more stubborn.

Riezel found this intriguing. After all, he knew what kind of person Ais Wallenstein was and understood the wishes she held in her heart.

—I really want to become strong quickly.

When he asked her to teach him her magic before, he had pinpointed that important line. His line could also be said to be a vivid portrayal of her innermost feelings.

With the appearance of that line, Ais was moved and willing to teach him her magic.

Therefore, he was well aware that the girl named Ais Wallenstein, like himself, was longing to get stronger, an unquenchable desire.

If his growth stimulated her, leading her to act recklessly, he would naturally feel worried about her. So, he decided to talk to Loki about this matter. However, the Goddess seemed completely unconcerned.

"Don't worry; we all know our limits."

In Loki's divine room at night, Loki updated Riezel's status as usual and chatted.

"How much Ais does do crazy stuff, Finn and the others keep a close eye on her. It's not at the point where you need to worry."

Her face showed no signs of worry; instead, she appeared relaxed. One hand slid on his back, and the other held a bottle of wine, drinking sip by sip until her face turned red.

"Are you sure you guys can handle it?"

Ignoring the drunken Goddess, Riezel furrowed his brows as he inquired.

"Relax, relax~" Loki laughed drunkenly. "When it's really unbearable, the 'Mama' can't help but make a move to stop her."

'...Does this Mama refer to Riveria?' Riezel raised a brow.

Indeed, as the senior in Familia, Riveria showed a warmth that typical royal family members did not have, and her care for the juniors could be considered the greatest among the Familia's higher-ups.

Like a mother, she watched over many people in Familia, especially Ais. She practically raised Ais from childhood, and there was almost no difference between her and her own biological daughter.

Even toward Riezel, who had just joined Familia, Riveria showed a caring and loving side. Now, she was probably the one secretly paying the most attention to Ais's situation.

If she judged that Ais couldn't continue like this, it was indeed possible for her to intervene.

"Yosh!"

While Riezel was lost in thought, Loki's relaxed voice rang out.

"Here, this is your latest status."

She handed over the parchment to him, who took it and began reading.

...

Riezel Brynhart

Level 1

STR: D555 → C678

END: D548 → C666

DEX: C623 → B772

AGI: C637 → B793

MAG: I0 → F314

...

"Tch, tch, another exaggerated growth spurt."

Loki, gulping her drink, whether trying to drown herself in alcohol to numb the creeping sensation of Riezel's rapid growth or simply getting used to it, wore a grin.

"With a total proficiency increase of over 850, especially the growth in 'MAG', it's enough to scare any God. You've been using Ais's magic a lot lately, huh?" Loki clicked her tongue in amazement.

She had a point.

In recent times, Riezel indeed focused heavily on practicing magic for the growth of 'MAG', making frequent use of 'Ariel'.

And the results proved it to be a wise decision from the start.

The ultra-short chant magic was very convenient and easy, with an activation speed of just one second. Unlike other magic that would lose its effect after a single blast, enchant-type magic's effects would last for a while, not immediately wearing off. During this time, Riezel was effectively using magic.

Such frequent magic usage was naturally reflected in the growth of 'MAG'. Coupled with the nature of enchant-type magic, which required him to charge into the frontlines and engage in close combat even after using magic, it simultaneously worked as training for other basic abilities.

He didn't lag behind in any aspect of improvement.

"However, the growth speed in other basic abilities has decreased..." Riezel said with a certain uneasiness.

"Be content, kiddo." Loki rolled her eyes, speaking grumpily. "Take a look at the stage your status has reached. If you don't slow down, I might start suspecting you're not mortal but some God's illegitimate child."

As one approaches the S-rank, the growth of basic abilities naturally slows down. With Riezel having two abilities reaching B-rank, the growth of basic abilities slowing down was a fair and reasonable outcome.

"By the way, considering where you're at now, you're probably ready for a level up, yeah?" Loki glanced at Riezel, tossing out a question while holding her bottle of wine. "What's your take?"

At her question, Riezel fell into deep thought.


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