Hunter was an ability that had appeared in the last rank up, so naturally, there was no need for further explanation.
Mage was an ability similar to Swordsman. Only those adept at magic, with exceptional mastery over it, could awaken this development ability.
It provided various benefits when using magic, such as enhanced power, expanded range, and improved mana efficiency.
Generally, in Orario, adventurers who merely wielded magic weren't deemed mages.
Only those who had awakened the Mage development ability could truly be called mages.
"The emergence of Hunter and Mage isn't surprising, but Mystery appearing is quite the shock," Hestia said, her eyes sparkling as she mentioned Mystery.
"It seems Mystery is an incredible development ability?" Roy smiled.
Today felt like a triple blessing.
"Of course!" Hestia nodded emphatically. "By analogy, Mystery is a rare gem among development abilities.
"It's said that fewer than five people in all of Orario possess it.
"Abilities like Swordsman, Mage, Hunter, Abnormal Resistance, and Blacksmith have specific triggers to awaken them.
"But Mystery—no one knows the conditions. It's entirely random.
"Even Orario's strongest swordsman or mage might never awaken Mystery."
"In short, it's all about luck.
"If fortunate, anyone might awaken it casually.
"If unlucky, even a million people might not yield one."
"What's its specific function?" Roy asked curiously.
Praised so highly by Hestia, it had to be exceptional.
He recalled bell awakening something similar in the anime.
"I've never seen Mystery firsthand, but according to Hephaestus, it's likely a power that evokes miracles," Hestia said uncertainly.
During her recent stay with Hephaestus, beyond being put to work, she'd inquired about Falna and Familias.
"Miracles?" Roy puzzled; the term was too vague.
"How to put it?" Hestia pondered, organizing her thoughts.
"For a blacksmith with this ability, they might forge weapons surpassing magic swords, with rare functions."
"A pharmacist could concoct potions that resurrect the dead. Long ago, someone with Mystery created an immortality-granting item."
"The Philosopher's Stone?" Roy raised an eyebrow.
It was mentioned in the anime.
"That sounds right," Hestia nodded.
"This ability borders on our gods' arcanum."
"Speaking of which..." Hestia's eyes lit up as she looked at Roy.
"Your skills and development abilities are already touching arcanum. Maybe next time, you'll awaken arcanum level magic!"
That would complete the set: skills, development abilities, and magic all arcanum-touched.
"I'd love to awaken such magic," Roy smiled.
"Don't get discouraged!" Hestia encouraged cheerfully.
"As long as you keep loving me, you might awaken arcanum level magic!"
Roy's continual arcanum-approaching abilities were anomalous.
To Hestia, it stemmed from his yearning to draw closer to her, birthing these outrageous powers.
"In that case..." Roy teased with a grin, "maybe I should seek out more goddesses for better results."
"Absolutely not!" Hestia shook her head vigorously, her twintails whipping against Roy.
"I'm goddess enough!"
"Yes, yes!" Roy conceded quickly.
Satisfied, Hestia stopped and asked, "Which two abilities will you choose this time?"
Hunter was always Roy's last pick.
"As expected," Hestia sighed helplessly. She wished he'd choose Hunter, but with two prior appearances, no rush.
When rarer options arose, he could select Hunter then.
It was most adventurers' dream, yet Roy's least favored.
[Development Ability]: Blacksmith I, Swordsman C, Mage I, Mystery I
This rank up's improvement felt clearer and greater than before.
Naturally—the higher the level, the more substantial each advancement.
"Oh?" Roy checked his system, confirming a minor level increase.
Replicated Ability: Power of Light (D)
Possessed Items: Sekiryuutei's Gauntlet (+), Hestia Sword (B+)
Replicated Abilities: Bond of Life (B+), Falna (B+)
Dimensional Points: 2,871,678
"At this rate, I might reach into satan class," Roy speculated inwardly.
Satan class devils were several times stronger than ultimate class.
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