"It's a bit less than what I got on my first adventure, but still not bad," Aston said with a smile, looking at the status paper in Eina's hand.
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Eina Tulle
LV.1
Strength: I0→F248
Endurance: I0→F269
Dexterity: I0→F289
Agility: I0→F275
Magic: I0→F298
[(Magic)]
[(Skills)]
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There was no magic or skills, just a pure increase in attributes.
It was over 500 less than what Aston had gained during his first Status update.
"Now I know how you could gather so many magic stones on your first adventure."
"With this rate of improvement, we'll be dominating the upper floors in just a few days," Eina said with a mix of laughter and disbelief, looking at her status paper.
She had been so worried about her safety initially, but it turned out to be an overreaction.
With this rate of improvement, Aston didn't need to worry about her.
She could level up in just a few days.
No wonder Aston would join the Loki Familia's swordswomen.
Aston must not be at Level 1 anymore, maybe not even Level 2, possibly Level 3.
Thinking this, Eina couldn't help but feel curious and directly asked, "Aston, what Level are you at now?"
"Me? I'm at Level 4," Aston replied casually, without any hesitation, and directly told Eina.
Hearing this answer, Eina's eyes widened in disbelief.
She had tried to guess conservatively, but she was still off the mark.
Aston was already at Level 4.
Who would believe such a thing?
It was only half a month since Aston became an adventurer.
"Really? That's incredible!" Airel, who overheard Aston's words, was also utterly shocked.
Airel had just been immersed in her own rapidly increasing Status, which was no less impressive than Eina's. Both were quite comparable, so she was feeling quite pleased with herself. Suddenly hearing Aston's words, she was shocked beyond measure.
"It's true, Aston is already at Level 4," Hestia answered before Aston could say anything.
Now, everyone knew.
Both the Xenos and the elves couldn't believe it as they looked at Aston.
Since joining the Hestia Familia, they knew Aston's situation was similar to theirs, being a newbie.
But unexpectedly, in less than half a month, Aston had achieved such success.
One more step forward, and he would reach the pinnacle of Orario, a Level 1 adventurer.
After a moment of stunned silence, everyone looked at Aston with immense admiration.
"Don't look at me like that, with your improvement today, you'll level up very soon too," Aston encouraged with a smile, facing everyone's gaze.
"Yes, Aston-san! we will strive to level up!" all the elves replied in unison.
"Good, go and update your Favor."
"Lyd, Gros, Ray, Ranye, come with me for a moment," Aston nodded slightly, then called Lyd and the other three, heading outside.
The four of them hurriedly followed.
Soon, they arrived in the reception room.
"Lyd, Gros, Ray, Ranye, I have a favor to ask of you," Aston said, sitting on the sofa and addressing them.
The four looked at each other, then turned their attention to Aston.
"Aston-san, please tell us," Ray spoke up.
"You must have heard about my adventure plan from Hestia," Aston nodded, then began to explain, and the four nodded in acknowledgment.
Aston continued, "I know it's tough to come to the surface and not want to return to the dungeon so soon."
"But starting tomorrow, I will continue to go to the deeper floors with Ais and the others."
"During this time, I won't be able to look after Eina and the others, so I'd like to ask you four to take turns, two at a time, to accompany Eina and the others into the dungeon and look after them."
"Is that okay?" Aston explained the situation.
"Leave it to me, Aston-san," Lyd, the lizardman, responded immediately, patting his chest.
"I have no problem."
"Me neither."
"You can count on us," Gros and Ranye expressed their agreement in turn, followed by Ray.
For them, Aston, who allowed them to safely stand on the surface, was like a savior.
How could they refuse Aston's arrangement? It was not even a question.
"Thank you," Aston said.
After expressing their willingness, they bid Aston farewell and left the room.
However, Ray stayed behind.
"Aston-san, may I ask a favor of you?" After the others had left, Ray spoke to Aston.
"What is it?" Aston asked curiously.
"I'd like to ask Aston-san to check on the situation in the Water City when you pass by. I have a good friend there, a mermaid named Marie. I'd like to ask Aston-san to bring Marie to the surface as well," Ray requested.
Marie had left too quickly when they transformed, and they couldn't find her after that. Then they followed Aston to the surface.
As a friend, Ray naturally hoped that Marie could come to the surface just like them.
"Ah, the mermaid girl you're talking about?"
"Don't worry, if I encounter her, I will bring her back," Aston replied, smiling and assuring.
"Thank you, Aston-san." Hearing Aston's promise, Ray showed a smile and thanked him.
Aston nodded slightly and stood up, ready to leave.
However, Ray spoke up again.
"Aston-san, may I hug you?"
"Uh?"
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