"Um~ Yuki-san was right, the food here is excellent."
Gracefully taking a spoon, Kurumi tasted the stew. Yuki had mentioned that the food in this place was good, and it was a good idea to come here.
"Of course, I don't give my approval to just anyone... Mana? Are you still mad? It was just a game."
Sighing, Yuki watched as Mana sent him a death stare. After all, she wasn't happy to see him embraced by those two women.
However, it was all a game; no one was sold or anything of the sort. Even though slaves existed in this world, Mia didn't engage in such practices. For her, this was a good lesson for her lazy workers.
"Damn it! Level 4 adventurers as slaves? Only a fool would believe that!"
Although Anya was the only one who didn't like this prank, Syr and Chloe were more than delighted to follow Yuki home. They even stayed close together before being separated by Mana.
[Adam, you're a dirty liar!]
"It's just a game; I wasn't deceiving you."
[Then how do you explain the gothic mark? You're supposed to be mine!]
Venting all her frustration, Mana didn't hold back, shouting at the top of her lungs and demanding explanations.
Fortunately for Yuki, their conversation took place through the soul, so it wasn't heard by those around them. But that didn't mean the group didn't hear it.
Est and Kurumi heard it well, and Kurumi even added fuel to the fire, joking and sticking her tongue out. This angered Mana, but she couldn't do anything; Inori was eating and not in the mood for arguments, so her complaints hung in the air.
Yuki, however, rolled his eyes. It's true that he marked Kurumi, but Kurumi also willingly accepted the mark. Moreover, Yuki had already given many signals to Mana to prepare her for her new sister.
Thinking of Chloe and Ryuu, Yuki brought his hand to his chin. These girls were in his "Strike Zone."
Unfortunately, he had to spend some quality time with them. With how busy he was, it would be complicated but not impossible to bring these girls home. Especially since Chloe was more than ready to be taken home.
(But before that... there's still another person.)
Thinking of the beautiful Renard, Yuki smiled.
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After saying goodbye to the tavern, Yuki hugged the girls one last time and headed to the Hephasteus Familia. He had a goddess to pick up.
"What are you thinking?! Where will we live?!"
Of course, Hestia was waiting for him, arms crossed, giving him a scolding, which Yuki completely ignored.
"It's okay; I already have a place."
After saying that, Hestia calmed down, not without asking for more of those 2000 karma point bottles.
Noting all her imaginary loans, Yuki looked twice at Hestia's chest before turning to look at her behind.
(Well, your behind will pay for this.)
Saying goodbye to Hephaestus, the Hestia Familia headed to a new house—a normal two-story house.
Yuki had everything planned, and with Demeter and Dia kindly offering this residence, he was pleased. While waiting for the construction to finish, they entered their new home.
"Not bad... My Champion, how did you get this? Did you buy it?"
Looking around, Hestia was satisfied with her temporary home. She knows that with Yuki in the dungeon, her family didn't lack money. After all, Yuki gave her an allowance every day.
"No, it was lent to me."
Answering vaguely, Yuki looked at her with one eye, also wanting to ask about the army on the 60th floor.
(No, Hestia just descended; it's better if I ask 'her'.)
Thinking of his stalker, Yuki no longer looked at Hestia.
"Hm~ not bad. Your 'friend' really appreciates it a lot, Yuki-san~"
Emphasizing 'friend', Kurumi smiled cruelly. For her, Yuki must be having fun in this world. After all, with his looks, it wasn't difficult to get women.
[Friend?! Adam!]
"How can you believe her?"
Sweating cold, Yuki raised his eyebrows, trying to calm his girlfriend again. He also wondered how Kurumi knew who owned the house.
(No matter, laugh while you can; your behind will be mine later.)
Watching Kurumi laugh at her little prank, Yuki clenched his teeth.
"Oh, right! Hestia, I want to update my status."
Remembering why he bothered to bring Hestia from the Hephaestus Familia, Yuki tried to change the subject.
"Update? Alright! It's my time to shine!"
Waving her fist, Hestia got excited. She was living in paradise these days—someone taking care of her, being as lazy as she wanted, and no one saying anything. She could even ask for liquor in the chat or some junk food.
So now she wanted to show her worth by doing what she did best—updating her status.
Yuki, on the other hand, didn't miss this opportunity to escape Mana's complaints.
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion)
Level: 1 -> 2
Strength: EX++- - 2000 -> H - - 50
Endurance: EX ++ - - 2000 -> H- - 50
Dexterity: EX ++ - - 2000 -> H - - 50
Agility: EX ++ - - 2000 -> H - - 50
Chakra: SSS - - 1200 - > SSS - - 1290
Ninja: SS
Devourer: S
Hunter: SS
Swordsman: A
Weapon User: SS
Elementalist: I - > E
Doctor: C
Seduction: A
Sharingan: A
Sennin Mode: E
Disease: A
King: A
Zafkiel:???
Rasiel:???
Lucifugus:???
#$#$##:???]
Checking his status, Yuki was satisfied. With his parameters at the limit, it was the best time to update. Even his chakra increased a bit.
However, seeing that his skills remained unchanged, except for Elementalism, Yuki sighed. Leveling up skills is much more difficult than leveling up parameters, especially with those 'S'-rank skills.
Clenching his fist, Yuki felt his body lighter, and the strength behind his muscles was greater. This was a small strength increase compared to his overall strength, but it was still significant. After all, a small power difference is crucial in a fight.
[Inori Yuzuhira (Progenitor)
Level: 1 -> 2
Strength: SS - - 1130 - > H - - 50
Endurance: SSS - - 1250 - > H - - 50
Dexterity: SSS- - 1270 - > H - - 50
Agility: SS - - 1100 - > H - - 50
Magic: A - - 890 - > H - - 50
Disease: A
Parallel Thinking: A
Singing Sword: S]
Examining each parameter, Hestia was speechless. Each of her children was a cheater; after all, both Yuki and Inori started at 'H' in their parameters.
As progenitors, they were at the top of the food chain. However, if other adventurers found out, they would surely spit blood since they worked hard to raise their parameters to 'H'. Now, with these two starting at 'H', envy would surely consume them.
But none of this mattered to Yuki; his parameters were as expected, making the update the right choice.
"And you, Kurumi-chan?"
Looking at Kurumi, who didn't approach, Hestia asked.
"There's no need, Hestia-sama. I just arrived, so I plan to keep increasing my parameters."
Responding with a smile, Kurumi didn't worry about the status update.
"If you say so... Let's celebrate this! Inori-chan, it only took you a week to reach level 2! As expected of a Hero! You're the fastest in the world! Kurumi-chan, you too! We need to celebrate your arrival in this world."
Embracing Inori, a smile formed on Hestia's face as a bottle of wine materialized in her hand.
"We must drink!"
Seeing this, Yuki sighed; he already knew where this was going.
"Master, I want pudding."
Pulling on his shirt, Est requested her reward since the Fertility Hostess didn't have pudding.
"Alright, come with me."
Taking Est's hand, Yuki looked at the girls one last time before leaving, as he saw Kurumi join the duo.
"Hm?! Ara~ What's this? It's delicious~"
Kurumi, tasting the exquisite wine, couldn't help but be surprised. After all, even the wines in her world didn't taste this good.
"What does that matter? We have to drink..."
Hestia, on the other hand, filled her glass more to enjoy this divine delicacy.
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