Kashima Sakura had no objections to Keare, after all, his god and Takemikazuchi had a deep relationship.
Even practical training only utilized the members' free time, and she was skeptical about him wanting to follow the Familia's team to explore the Dungeon.
A slight misstep could affect their safety.
But upon hearing Yamato Mikoto's explanation and Takemikazuchi's confirmation, whether to refuse such a request truly put him in a difficult position.
Only three people could consistently explore the Dungeon.
Even at the initial stages of the middle levels, exploration was still very difficult, and if they could get stable assistance, it would be beneficial to them.
"..."
"Takemikazuchi, what do you think?"
"This should be Keare's idea. If it's according to his god's personality..."
Thinking of that scene, Takemikazuchi gently shook his head. The key was that he felt awkward refusing, regarding whether to allow Keare to follow the team to explore.
He pondered carefully:
"When are you planning your next Dungeon exploration?"
"Even if there are ways to temporarily increase ability values, the ability values still cannot reach the threshold for normal exploration. If there is still time."
"You can give Keare more time."
From a god's perspective, Takemikazuchi was indeed curious about how far this Familia member, recruited by his close friend, could grow.
But the most taboo thing was acting on impulse, as it could very likely put his own Familia members in danger, and also implicate Keare of the Hestia Familia.
"Okay."
"Then we'll follow Takemikazuchi's suggestion."
"..."
Having received an accurate reply, the girl did not linger in the room, eager to bring this news to Keare, who was waiting for her.
As for why she was so invested?
Mikoto hadn't thought about it carefully; perhaps it was Keare's resolute and diligent appearance when they first honed their practical combat skills that truly moved people.
However.
When she arrived at the yard in front of the collective dormitory and saw Keare not far away.
The girl froze in place, the light casting a long shadow of him. His face, which met the aesthetic of most people and could be called "handsome," held a relaxed smile.
Even though Mikoto didn't value appearance that much, she was still somewhat entranced.
But more than that, it was genuine disbelief. During the practical training just now, she was certain that she hadn't held back at all.
Even the leader, Kashima Sakura.
He would need at least a few days to recover from such injuries!
The lingering pain in her arm allowed her to confirm that the battle just now was not a hallucination caused by eating mushrooms, and her mood suddenly became a bit depressed...
"His combat talent is so strong..."
"A skill that enhances physical potential, and such strong physical Recovery ability. Are they even letting us low-level Adventurers play anymore?!"
Envy was unavoidable.
But Mikoto did not forget to convey the information. She could use the upcoming Dungeon team exploration to see how much effort Keare had put in.
To what extent could he reach?
"Regarding the team exploration, Takemikazuchi has no objections, but he still hopes that you can improve your strength as much as possible in the coming time."
"To avoid accidents during the Dungeon exploration."
"Please thank Takemikazuchi for me."
During the strength accumulation phase, the easiest fleece to obtain was undoubtedly from the Take Mikazuchi Familia, who were exploring deeper and more difficult Dungeons.
It would certainly help with the increase in ability values.
What's more...
Keare felt that this was a mutually beneficial process. After getting injured, he could also use the 'Recovery' skill to solve the team's safety issues.
The current plan had been successfully executed. As for Mikoto's reminder to use the remaining few days to gain experience in the Dungeon and improve his ability values as much as possible.
He certainly did not ignore it.
After transmigrating to the Dungeon or Familia, everything had gone smoothly so far, especially regarding his own safety. He absolutely would not allow any mistakes to occur.
By the time Keare returned to the Familia's residence, it was already close to midnight.
After a simple wash, the fatigue from continuous high-intensity training swept over him, and tomorrow's plan was to explore the Dungeon.
The lack of entertainment options left him with no choice but to go to bed.
"It has come to this."
"Let's just sleep for now!"
There was no reason for Hestia to work so hard to earn money while he chose to lie idle!
—
With the habit of early to bed and early to rise, Keare's most direct feeling was extremely abundant energy. After preparing everything for going to the Dungeon.
But this time, the destination was not Babel Tower, but the Adventurer's Guild's headquarters.
Thanks to Adventurers just beginning their Dungeon exploration, Keare didn't need to queue at all and easily found his desired target.
Eina Tulle.
Relying on his updated ability values and the 'Optimization' skill's enhancement effect.
Exploring the Dungeon from the 5th floor onwards was not difficult, but having more information would certainly make the overall exploration process much easier.
The 'Recovery' effect was useful, of course.
But it was only a guarantee against monsters when injured.
If he really encountered a powerful monster and was ambushed without warning, unable to use magic, that would definitely be the worst outcome for Keare!
Using injury to activate the 'Imitation' skill?
What a joke!
Monsters that fought purely by instinct, apart from the physical pain, offered no improvement in combat skills.
Knowing this.
Keare looked up at the half-elf lady in uniform with a gentle smile in front of him. He greeted her casually, "Good morning."
"Eina."
"Good morning~"
Adventurer consultation services were usually busier in the afternoon; in the mornings, most Adventurers were heading towards the Dungeon. Eina pushed up her glasses.
She asked proactively, "How can I help you?"
"I'd like to ask about monster information from the 6th floor of the Dungeon onwards!"
"These past few days of Dungeon exploration haven't really given me any significant improvement, so I want to explore deeper into the Dungeon for better rewards."
Keare's goal was clear.
Upon hearing this, Eina did not feel surprised. He had just started exploring the Dungeon and was able to defeat the rookie killer War Shadow.
After these two days of improvement.
Keare must have made sufficient preparations to make such a choice.
And the job of a Guild staff member was to provide assistance to Adventurers. There wasn't much she could do, but she meticulously explained the Dungeon monster distribution to the best of her ability.
She hoped to help Keare as much as possible.
After doing these things, Eina watched Keare's retreating back and, after much thought, reminded this new Adventurer, whom she had a good impression of:
"Mr. Keare."
"Just as I told you before, only those who return alive from the Dungeon are considered Adventurers. So... I hope you can keep your word!"