章 7: I Don’t Have Much Time

One magic and three skills.

It is indeed excessive for someone who has just received the Blessing.

Even Loki, who has been in the underworld for several decades and forcibly brought her Familia to one of the strongest positions in Orario, so far has only seen this potential in one person.

This person is the first member of the Familia Loki that Loki found after entering the under world. She is the current leader of the Loki Familia. She is one of less than ten Level 6 individuals in Orario. She is known as the [Braver], Pallum Hero, Finn Deimne.

The leader of the Loki Familia, when he first received the Blessing, immediately awakened one magic and three skills like Riegel. Now, he has two magic and five skills.

Although having many magic and skills does not necessarily mean that the person is stronger than those with fewer magic and skills, it depends on the specific effects of the magic and skills.

Magic can be strong or weak, and skills can also be divided into useful and useless effects. It doesn't mean they will be useful right after awakening and will certainly enhance one's power.

But look at the effects of Riegel's magic and skills?

"This is truly..."

Loki looked at the skills and magical effects printed on the parchment, and her rarely opened eyes blinked frequently.

Specifically, one effect of the [Self Redemption] skill is "ability values can be self-updated by consuming the corresponding God's blood."

"Self-updating Ability Values." Loki silently cursed: "Even I, who has been in the underworld for several decades, and even the old ones who have been in the underworld for hundreds of years, have never seen a skill with such an effect."

Loki has never heard of an under world inhabitant who can increase their own abilities.

Where does this put them in terms of being gods? Why is this so embarrassing?

After sealing divine power, the only role gods can play in the under world is to grant Blessings and update Ability Values.

Riegel, of course, is unaware of Loki's mood; he only sees his own abilities.

Not much can be said about basic abilities.

Since he just received the Blessing, the five stats that haven't received any experience points are all at the lowest I stage, and all have a skill level of 0.

Skill level refers to progress in that ability.

0-99 is I.

100-199 is H.

200-299 is G.

300-399 is F.

By analogy, if proficiency reaches 900-999, it becomes S.

Generally, it is believed that the highest level of basic ability is S, and the upper limit of proficiency is 999.

The only way to improve basic ability proficiency and advance the stage of each basic ability stat is by frequently using that ability.

If you want to improve your "strength." you must frequently attack with strength.

If you want to improve your "endurance." you must frequently withstand attacks.

If you want to improve your "agility." you must accelerate and frequently replenish energy.

By analogy, if you want to improve your "magic power." you must frequently use magic.

The more often an ability is used, the greater the increase in proficiency. However, the closer it gets to the highest value of 999, the S-level proficiency, the slower the increase in proficiency.

It is said that very few people can raise an ability to the S level with the highest rank, and even fewer can reach the A and B levels.

Of course, as someone who knows the plot from the original work, Riegel knows that it's not difficult for some cheaters to surpass this theoretical upper limit, especially the highest S-rank.

Yes, he's talking about the original protagonist.

"I don't know if I can surpass this limit."

While Riegel thinks about such things, he focuses most of his attention on his magic and skills.

When he looks at [Almighty], the only awakened magic, Riegel's eyes pause for a moment.

"Memory magic?" Riegel laughs at himself: "In the end, my only strength is memory."

Clearly, this magic is a manifestation of his extraordinary memory, and it is also a manifestation of the only talent he took pride in in his previous life.

The reason why it is manifested in the form of magic may be related to the fact that the original owner he occupied was a native of the magical world and was born with powerful magical abilities.

As for the three skills, they are entirely the result of Riegel's obsession.

For now, he will write down the effects of these skills so that he can explore them in the future.

Currently, Loki seems to have calmed down and is speaking again.

"I will use the god's blood to lock your Ability Values, meaning hiding assistance to prevent others from peeping."

Loki took the needle again, pricked her finger, aimed it at Riegel's back, and said something to him.

"Also, I must remind you that Ability Points are the biggest secret of anyone who has received the Blessing. Generally, except for the most trusted companions of the Familia and the god of the Familia, abilities should not be disclosed to anyone. We need to provide valuable information to prevent our power from being known by interested parties, which can lead to unnecessary targeting and hatred."

Loki put on a flat face for the first time and stared at Riegel very seriously.

"Especially for you, Riegel, except for the members of the Familia, you better not let anyone know about your magic and skills."

There is no doubt that Riegel's magic and skills are super abilities.

Perhaps Riegel still needs to explore, but as a god with vast knowledge and extraordinary vision, Loki can already see his abilities and potential.

It will surely be something that will surprise some creatures and even drive them insane.

Therefore, Loki has to remind Riegel of this.

"I understand."

Of course, Riegel will not reveal his original identity to outsiders easily.

He knows well that what can be hidden is often the key and trump card to victory.

"It's good that you understand." Loki's tone was casual, and she grinned mischievously again, saying, "Of course, you don't need to be afraid. The Loki Familia is not just cats or dogs on the street. If anyone dares to treat you casually, if you take action, be prepared to unleash your claws."

Loki's fingertip, smeared with the god's blood, stroked Riegel's back, and his back immediately rippled like ripples in water.

It didn't take long for the Ability Values on Riegel's back to disappear.

Locked.

Unless Loki herself uses the god's blood to unlock it, or someone uses illegal means to forcefully unlock it, no one can bring it out.

Feeling the effect of the skill he acquired, Riegel should be able to unlock it using Loki's divine blood.

However, of course, Riegel will not do this.

"Done!"

After completing everything, Loki applauded, as if she had finished and was returning home with a full load.

Riegel also put on his clothes, placed the parchment with his abilities on the nearby oil lamp and burned it, then turned to Loki.

"When can I go to the dungeon?"

Riegel asked this question hesitantly.

"What? Are you in a hurry?" Loki rolled her eyes and said, "You've just received the Blessing and want to go to the dungeon? Aren't you tired?"

According to Riegel himself, he arrived in Orario today.

Although Loki doesn't know where Riegel came from, he came to Orario to find her Familia on the first day. Even after receiving the Blessing, Riegel still wants to go to the dungeon; he's very energetic.

"You should rest first. After you're done, let's talk about other things." Loki said angrily, "I'll have someone take you to find an empty room, and tomorrow I'll guide you around the base camp to get to know the place and the people."

Upon hearing this, Riegel slightly frowned, then relaxed.

"Can I bring this?" Riegel pointed to the dagger randomly placed on Loki's bed and said so.

"Are you interested in that?" Loki said with a strange expression on her face, "It's okay if I give it to you, but it's just something more beautiful to decorate. Compared to its performance as a weapon, its value as an artwork is greater, but if taken, it can only be used for self-defense?"

"Enough." Riegel smiled thinly and said, "I just want to use the weapon for self-defense; otherwise, my hands will be empty, and I'll feel a bit insecure."

"Yes." Loki squinted his eyes and stared at him for a long time, then waved she hand and said, "Well, then you can take it and treat it as a gift from me."

"Thank you." Riegel bowed and saluted before taking the dagger.

Shortly after that, Riegel left Loki's divine room and walked out of the chamber.

Loki watched him leave, then began to mutter after a few moments.

"I thought he was a calm kid, but I didn't expect him to actually have a hidden impulsive side."

"Forget it, let him go. Who made the kids of my Familia act like this and seem to carry something heavy all day?"

"I hope this kid grows smoothly."

In the divine chamber, Loki who initially appeared unreliable, turned out to be wise and far-sighted, secretly closing she eyes.

...

At the same time, at the gate of Twilight Mansion, Riegel took the brightly decorated dagger and left.

His gaze was directed towards the city center.

There, stood a large limestone tower that soared into the sky, taller than the central tower of Twilight Mansion and high enough to overlook the entire city.

"Is that the Babel Tower?"

Babel Tower, also known as the Tower of God, is the most important and iconic building in the labyrinth city of Orario.

It has many functions and effects.

Among the many functions, the most crucial one is serving as the cover for the dungeon, closing the entrance to the dungeon at the bottom of the tower.

Yes.

The entrance to the dungeon is below the large limestone tower.

"Sorry, Loki."

A cold determination appeared in Riegel's eyes.

"I don't have much time."

Speaking to himself like this, Riegel immediately headed towards the Babel Tower.

His target, the dungeon.