"Altair-kun, you defeated Goliath?!"
"Yes, it took some time. It's probably the longest fight I've had so far."
"What! Altair-kun, are you hurt? Is there anything wrong?"
"No, not at all. Look, dear wife, my clothes aren't even dirty. I barely moved; I just stood still and killed Goliath."
Altair set down the rocket launcher he had been carrying and patted it.
"I used this thing. You know how powerful it is."
"Yes, your weapons are quite impressive, but still, that was Goliath, an enemy no Level 1 adventurer should be able to defeat."
"But your husband is built differently."
Altair shamelessly bragged.
"I'm the only member of the Hestia Familia, the one beloved by the goddess herself. How could any other Level 1 compare?"
"Altair-kun, you're so silly, saying things like that."
Hestia, who had been worried, turned bashful at Altair's sudden remarks, covering her flushed face as she snuggled into his chest.
"Anyway, I made it back safely. There was no danger in the dungeon."
"That's all that matters, as long as you're safe."
Altair put his backpack down.
"Now, we should head to the bedroom!"
"Huh? The bedroom? Now?"
Hestia looked at Altair in surprise, her face full of shyness.
"Isn't it still daylight? Not that I'm unwilling, but I thought it would be better to wait until evening."
"I think daytime is fine too. I was thinking about you all the time in the dungeon, you know."
"Altair-kun, you always say things that make me so happy. I really don't know what to do with you."
Although Altair knew Hestia had misunderstood him, he didn't correct her and continued the conversation naturally. Hestia caught up in the moment, went along with it.
In truth, Altair only wanted to see if he could level up, but since his dear wife wanted to spend some time being affectionate, what else could he do? Naturally, he complied.
First, he locked the door and then followed Hestia into the dimly lit basement, ready for whatever came next.
Well, it was just some cozy time in the bedroom. After chatting and cuddling for a while, Altair finally asked to check his status.
"Yes, yes, let's check! Altair-kun, you defeating Goliath is an incredible feat for someone at Level 1. Your stats were already high before; you must have broken through! You're going to be an adventurer who defies Orario's limits!"
Hestia was equally excited about checking his status. She pulled Altair up, stripped him down, and tossed him back onto the bed.
Altair didn't resist, allowing her to do as she pleased.
Soon, he was in position, lying face down on the bed while Hestia sat behind him, pricking her finger and using her divine blood to activate the magic script on his back.
After a flash of light, his status appeared.
[Altair
Level 1
Strength: S999
Endurance: S999
Dexterity: SS1099
Agility: SS1099
Magic: A899
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Magic:
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Skill:
Cheat:
I Altair doesn't use cheats!
Tom's Body:
Have you ever heard of Tom? That's right, the blue cat. With this skill, you'll have the same body as him. But remember, inheriting his nature also means you'll never be able to defeat an enemy named Jerry.
Wolf Wisdom:
You will have the wisdom and intelligence of Grey Wolf. But remember, you can never defeat a sheep.
Bear Power:
You have attracted the attention of the God of the Stove, thus being granted his power. From now on, you can spit fire from your mouth!]
"It's true! You've reached SS rank in stats!" Hestia exclaimed, excitedly jumping up. Altair had finally surpassed his limits, just as he had predicted.
"Goliath, being a floor boss with the strength of a Level 4 adventurer, gives far more achievement than regular monsters."
Achievements or feats are not just about defeating monsters. As adventurers progress to higher levels, they need increasingly significant achievements to break through to the next rank. In the later stages, a Level 5 adventurer aiming to reach Level 6 often has to challenge even stronger floor bosses. Though it's not mandatory, skipping these challenges results in lower attributes, making adventurers weaker compared to others of the same level.
Altair's Dexterity and Agility had broken through to SS rank, making these attributes incredibly powerful. The reason these two stats outpaced his others was thanks to his skill, Tom's Body.
Tom the cat's body is incredibly versatile and responsive, especially in high-pressure situations, and now these traits have become part of Altair's abilities.
Despite not running around much in the dungeon, his natural aptitude for Dexterity and Agility was incredibly high... truly a cheat power.
"Altair-kun, you can level up now. Do you want to?"
"Yes, I'm ready. My other stats are about as high as they'll go, and I'm not really a strength or magic specialist."
"Alright, then let's get you leveled up!"
Hestia excitedly began the process of leveling up Altair.
"Hehehehe, once you're Level 2, you'll be the fastest adventurer in all of Orario to reach Level 2. I can't wait to show this off to Loki!"
After just one month, Altair had reached Level 2 without any boosts. His efficiency in clearing dungeons had allowed his progress to skyrocket.
"It's done! You've leveled up!"
With Hestia's actions complete, Altair became a Level 2 adventurer.
At that moment, a window popped up in front of him.
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