After sorting things out with Lili, Blake and Hestia handled some other matters—such as assigning rooms and preparing hot water for a bath.
Later, Hestia led Blake to her room. Just like the night before, she sat on his back, her warmth and affection unmistakable, causing Lili, who was sitting at the edge of the bed, to feel a tinge of envy.
Hestia gently slid her soft hand across Blake's back a few times before taking out a needle.
Hearing this, Blake let out a small sigh of relief. Hestia's touch had nearly stirred something within him.
As Hestia pricked her finger, a drop of crimson divine blood fell onto Blake's back.
In an instant, his smooth, flawless back revealed a pattern written in [Falna]—the sacred script of the gods.
With a gaze filled with anticipation, Hestia began to inscribe the updates into Blake's status.
However, as she finished the update, her azure eyes widened in shock, her breath catching in her throat as if she had seen something unbelievable.
Strength: A (864) → SSS (1340)
Endurance: A (879) → SSS (1329)
Dexterity: A (888) → SSS (1370)
Agility: A (897) → SSS (1389)
Magic: S (906) → SSS (1452)
2. One Sword to Rule All
"All stats... SSS?! Did I read that right?!"
Hestia stared blankly at Blake's status, murmuring in disbelief, her sapphire pupils filled with awe.
In all of Orario, achieving one stat at S was the mark of an elite. Two was the sign of a genius. Three? A prodigy. Four was something only legendary figures like the Level 7 adventurer Ottar had achieved.
But all stats at SSS...?
This had never been seen in the history of Orario.
Even among the gods, no one had ever witnessed such an absurd leap in growth.
"Lady Hestia, did you say... all stats are SSS?! That can't be possible...!"
Lili, who had been watching anxiously, gasped in pure astonishment.
"All stats at SSS? It came faster than I expected. Looks like using the Minotaurs as training targets was the right choice," Blake mused, his expression calm.
He wasn't particularly surprised. After all, he had spent half the day slaughtering over a thousand Minotaurs as practice dummies.
"Blake... your potential is beyond anything I could have imagined... I just love you more and more!"
Still in shock, Hestia clung tightly to his back, her affection overflowing.
Lili could only watch with a complicated expression.
At this moment, Hestia finally understood the true scale of Blake's potential.
For most adventurers, D-rank stats were enough to meet the requirements for leveling up. If someone reached C, it was already considered impressive. The strongest adventurers barely reached S.
He had skipped S entirely and reached an unheard-of SSS rank—and judging from his growth speed, he likely hadn't even hit his limit yet.
Just what kind of monster had she recruited into her Familia...?
"Well, Hestia, let me get up. I want to check my updated status myself."
Although Hestia's embrace was soft and pleasant, Blake could feel Lili's envious gaze. He sighed helplessly.
Hestia pouted but released him, handing over the parchment with his updated Falna.
"The total stat increase was around 2500... A bit lower than last time. Yesterday it was 4400."
Blake raised an eyebrow as he examined his status.
This was expected—higher stats meant slower growth. Reaching SSS had clearly raised the difficulty of improving further.
(Only 2500? Most adventurers would be lucky to gain 100 points in half a month...!)
Both Hestia and Lili inwardly rolled their eyes at Blake's absurd standards.
"Alright, I'm calling it a night. Lili and I are going to take a bath. We spent too much time at the tavern, and the smell of alcohol is unbearable."
With that, Hestia stood up, stretching before pulling Lili along with her, leaving Blake to his thoughts.
"Phew... today's gains weren't bad."
Blake leaned back, reflecting on his progress.
Not only had he gained 2500 stat points, but he had also received 100 Luck Points for bringing Lili into the Hestia Familia.
His total Luck Points now stood at 530.
After spending 200 to adjust his Storage Time, he still had 330 left—enough for another Intermediate Lottery Spin.
His last spin had netted him Excalibur.
Who knew what he might get this time?
However, before that—
"Let's check the Magic Book. It should grant me the most suitable magic for my abilities... I hope it doesn't disappoint."
His gaze shifted toward the mysterious grimoire, wrapped in pristine white cloth. A faint magical aura emanated from it, exuding an ancient power.
Unwrapping it carefully, Blake flipped open the first page—
And in that instant... his consciousness was drawn into an unfamiliar realm.
One made entirely of countless swords, stretching infinitely in every direction.
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