Hephaestus sat in her chair with a boss-like posture, sizing up the girl before her.
Stella couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. She didn't understand where this inexplicable sense of nervousness came from.
Drake was a bit familiar with this. Wasn't this how he had looked when he had met Stella's parents! Stella was also experiencing what it felt like to "meet the parents."
But speaking of which, that was indeed the case. The Hephaestus Familia was a large family, and the main god Hephaestus was everyone's parent.
Her own child had brought a girl, saying that she was his girlfriend. She, as the parent, did indeed have some subtle feelings.
However, seeing Stella looking embarrassed to the point where she couldn't speak clearly, Hephaestus suddenly laughed.
Although she had sealed her divine power, as a god, Hephaestus could still sense the hearts of her mortal children.
So she knew that Drake had met a partner who was both kind and excellent, so she didn't plan to be a bad person.
At this time, Drake was very glad that he had joined the Hephaestus Familia. If it had been Loki, that kind of troublemaker, even if the result wouldn't change, something might happen in the middle.
Hephaestus laughed, saying, "Alright, don't be so nervous. Just treat this place as your own home!"
Stella exhaled, saying, "That's really rude of me. It's the first time I've seen a god, so I'm a bit..."
Hephaestus said, "Is that so? Then I didn't disappoint you, right?"
Stella quickly said, "Not at all. Lady Hephaestus looks more beautiful and approachable than I imagined!"
Hephaestus laughed even more happily, propping up her chin, saying, "Is that so! That really makes me happy!"
Drake coughed, saying, "Lady Hephaestus, then the matter of Stella joining..."
Hephaestus waved her hand, saying, That goes without saying. Stella must be an excellent child.
But let's update Drake's ability values first, and let Stella familiarize herself with the process as well.
Drake thought about it and didn't refuse, directly taking off his shirt, revealing his back.
Stella blushed, looking at Drake's upper body, then quickly drawing her attention to Hephaestus's actions.
Hephaestus pierced her finger with a long needle, manipulating the sacred characters to float out of the crest on Drake's back.
I really don't know how many things you've experienced during this time, kid. Not only have your ability values increased so much, but you've even obtained the feat of leveling up.
Strength and magic power have both reached S, and the others are also A. How have your development abilities also leveled up!
Mystery has actually reached E, I remember it was G when I updated it last time!
Even Hephaestus, who had always been calm and collected, was a bit uneasy. Drake's ability values had really increased too much.
Drake recalled his experiences during this time. He had gone to three worlds in total, and had also experienced many things, learning a lot of knowledge.
Battles were even more unavoidable, especially the encounter with Acnologia.
Although that was an unfinished battle, its intensity was definitely far beyond all the battles that Drake had experienced.
The feat of leveling up must have been obtained because of that battle.
As for the upgrade of Mystery, Drake had expected it long ago, so he wasn't surprised.
So Drake said, "Then please level me up directly!"
Hephaestus said, "Then I'll help you level up. Let me see what development abilities you can choose this time."
After being silent for a moment, Hephaestus said, As expected, there's a whole bunch again. Your previous two development abilities were both production-type.
How about choosing a combat-type this time?
Drake thought about it, saying, "That's fine. Then please help me choose one!"
Hephaestus rubbed her chin, saying, "In that case, I recommend Fighter."
Drake said in confusion, "Fighter? I've never heard of that ability!
Hephaestus said, I'm also seeing this ability for the first time.
The condition for obtaining this ability should be maintaining a strong fighting spirit during battle, and the effect is also about will.
I don't know why, but I feel like this ability would be very suitable for you!
Drake also felt the same way. Although he had to choose a development ability related to combat, ordinary abilities like Brawler or Swordsman wouldn't help Drake much.
Even rare abilities like Healing or Enhanced Healing might not have effects that were better than Drake's own abilities.
And the Fighter ability was about will. Drake had always believed that the role of will in battle couldn't be ignored.
Especially since the source of his Dragon Slayer Magic power was will. Thinking about it this way, the Fighter ability was simply too suitable for him.
So Drake said, "Then I'll choose this ability! Thank you."
Hephaestus didn't say anything, only manipulating the sacred characters to complete the ability value update.
After printing it down on a piece of paper, Hephaestus handed it to Drake.
Drake put on his clothes, looking at his new ability values.
"Drake Dragneel"
LV4
Strength: I (0),
Endurance: I (0),
Dexterity: I (0)
Agility: I (0),
Magic Power: I (0),
Magic:
[Fire Dragon Slayer Magic]
·Attachment Magic
·Chantless Magic.
·Immune to and absorbs fire attribute damage.
[A#×*nj]
·XN>%`K,H4#LW_
Skills
[Dragon Slayer]
·All abilities increase when fighting dragon-type enemies.
·Damage dealt to dragon-type enemies is enhanced.
[Unique Device]
·Equipment with indestructible properties is condensed with magic power.
·All move attack power is strengthened.
[Fairy Blessing]
·Automatically obtains the development ability Mage when using magic.
·Automatically obtains the development ability Enhanced Healing when using magic.
·Immune to some elemental magic damage.
Development Abilities
[Blacksmith] D, [Mystery] E, [Fighter] I"
Hephaestus looked at Stella, saying, "Next is Stella's turn."
Drake consciously walked out of the room, only returning when Hephaestus called out.
Hephaestus handed Stella's ability values to Drake, saying, "Take a look! Really, although I had expected it, I didn't expect another genius child."
"Stella Vermillion
LV1
Strength: I (0),
Endurance: I (0),
Dexterity: I (0)
Agility: I (0),
Magic Power: I (0),
Magic:
[Dragon God Possession]
·Enchantment Magic
·Chantless
·Obtains Dragon Power
Skills
[Unique Device]
·Equipment with indestructible properties is condensed with magic power.
·All move attack power is strengthened.
[Demon Person]
·Training effect is strengthened
·Fate intervention is implemented."
It was about what Drake had thought. Although she couldn't compare to him, she definitely exceeded 99% of the adventurers in Orario.
However, Stella herself had a dissatisfied look on her face, saying aggrievedly, "I'm so far behind Drake!"
Hephaestus said, "Stella, don't be too hung up on it. Drake's situation is too special.
His ability even covers the God's Grace. He has exaggerated ability values as soon as he obtains the Grace.
Your ability values are normal. However, having one magic and two skills as soon as you awaken is definitely genius.
Especially that magic, it's one of the best I've ever seen, even no worse than wide-range annihilation magic.
And that skill, I've never seen such an ability before!"
Drake also took Stella's hand, saying, "And Stella will continue to become stronger. This is just the beginning. I also grew to where I am now step by step."
Hephaestus didn't say anything on the side. Drake's situation couldn't be compared to by others.
However, Stella was already such a genius and was still troubled. If other adventurers saw this, they would definitely be itching with anger.
But thinking that these two children were both members of her Familia, Hephaestus's mood suddenly improved.
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