Moreover, after the ritual was completed, Asta gradually found his thoughts much clearer, his thinking became faster, and he could perceive a power contained within his body.
To put it bluntly, he now felt that he could take on ten upper-level small monsters like Kobolds, lizards, or Goblins at once~
This was not a power that improved physical attributes like strength, endurance, or agility.
Instead, it came from magic and skills.
Asta had three spells and two skills.
Two of the skills were passive; the clarity of thought was mostly a manifestation of Star’s Favor, after all, his mental power had doubled.
Heart of the Earth might have a more obvious activation effect when entering combat; for now, there was no movement because Asta wasn’t tired or injured or anything.
Among the spells, two magic systems needed to be developed by himself, but there was still one additional magic that could be used.
In fact, if Asta wanted to, he could release it right now.
One spell goes down, the opponent gets up, and then he one-shots them.
What’s there to say?
Having one additional magic plus two BUG skills and not being able to rampage freely on the first few floors of the Dungeon?
Asta felt he hadn’t sunk to that level yet.
“Oh?
That confident, are we?”
Loki was slightly surprised, then began to earnestly persuade him.
“Kid, having power is one thing, but being able to apply it in actual combat is another.
Don’t think the Dungeon is too simple.
Even powerful Adventurers can encounter life-threatening dangers when exploring the Dungeon.
For example, a clumsy little elf in my Familia, an LV3 ‘Upper Adventurer,’ even makes mistakes during the chanting process when casting magic against powerful monsters in the Dungeon~”
“Mm-hmm, I understand.
Keep a steady mindset, don’t get carried away, right?”
Asta nodded repeatedly.
Getting carried away means becoming overconfident, overconfidence leads to carelessness, and carelessness leads to losing Jingzhou.
And here, Jingzhou might be his life.
“Hmm, it’s good that you understand what I mean.”
Loki put her hand on Asta’s shoulder with a look of approval, as if he were a teachable child.
“But don’t think too much about that today!
First, I’ll take you to meet the others in the Familia.
As a promising newcomer, it’s very important to get along well with your seniors~”
“Eh???”
Asta, who hadn’t reacted, was suddenly dragged out by Loki, still feeling a bit bewildered.
…
In the Twilight Manor courtyard, a golden-haired girl sat on a long bench in a space with a few garden trees and some lawn.
Beside her, a saffron-colored elf girl was handing her a towel and asking about her well-being.
“A newcomer to the Familia?”
After finishing her morning training, Ais’s attention was drawn to what the girl beside her said.
“Yes, I heard from my companions that a newcomer joined our Familia this morning, and there’s even a welcome banquet tonight.”
Lefiya, the clumsy little elf Loki mentioned, nodded.
Then, she showed a very interested expression.
“Oh, Ais, I heard Loki is very fond of this new companion.
Looking at it this way, I feel like she’ll be a nice girl!”
Lefiya cupped her hands to her chest, her eyes seemingly shining.
It was no wonder she would guess that.
Because Loki is a female god who likes women, a regrettable deity after all…
If Loki was very fond of a newcomer, then the only possibility Lefiya could think of was this one~
Therefore, she guessed that the newcomer who joined the Familia today must be a gentle girl!
And Lefiya also had expectations for this.
“…Is that so?”
Ais stared blankly at the sky, responding softly.
Her expression remained calm and unruffled, making it impossible to discern her inner thoughts.
Upper levels of the Central Tower.
“This ability value…
no matter what, it’s a bit exaggerated, isn’t it?”
Gareth squeezed next to Finn, looking at the paper spread out in front of Finn, his scruffy face filled with shock.
“Indeed, it’s almost unbelievable.”
Finn nodded, acknowledging his words.
“But it’s not impossible.
Acquired magic and skills, at the end of the day, are a kind of personal miracle to a certain extent.
It’s not strange for any kind of skill to appear.”
Riveria also squeezed in beside them.
These three were the pillars of the Loki Familia, like leading figures.
Regarding the ability values of Familia members, the three had a certain right to know.
After all, for things like Dungeon expeditions or campaigns, knowing each member’s skills was more conducive to command.
Asta had no objection to this, and coupled with Loki’s trust in them, Asta’s ability value was not kept from the three.
“Right?
This kid is amazing.
From my experience, his future is no worse than those ancient human heroes.
No, he might even be stronger than them in the future.”
Loki casually hooked her arm around Asta’s shoulder, excited like a child who had just received a new toy, making Asta feel a bit uncomfortable.
As for the goddess’s uninhibited and completely un-“goddess-like” behavior, the three executives had long grown accustomed to it.
Although she exuded a different aura and possessed a unique divine power, her actions, often like a middle-aged ojisan, inadvertently ruined it all.
The perfect face envied by those in the Lower World was often spoiled by her behavior, yet she herself seemed to find endless joy in it.
Asta didn’t know about the others for now, but from the unconstrained attitude of the three executives in front of him, there wasn’t a trace of worship.
It was clear at a glance that none of the three regarded her as a god to be revered.
But it was precisely because of this attitude that the Familia members, when facing this goddess, held a sense of security and familiarity that one would only have with family.
“May I call you Asta, newcomer?”
Ignoring Loki beside him, Finn’s gaze went directly to him.
“Yes, of course.”
“Then Asta, welcome to the Loki Familia family.
Your talent will never be buried here.”
“Thank you.”
Asta responded with thanks to Finn’s welcome, but he didn’t say anything about working hard to become stronger to show his determination.
Anyone can say pretty words, but actual action is the only standard for measuring whether a person is working hard.
“Oh, Finn, see if any member above LV3 can spare some time tomorrow to take Asta to familiarize himself with the Dungeon.”
After a brief introduction, Loki spoke to Finn, entrusting him with the task.
Even if it was just for one day, Loki hoped someone could look after Asta and teach him the necessary precautions through personal instruction in the early stages.
Rather than letting him go into the Dungeon alone with just an Adventurer’s Handbook issued by the Guild.
Many people who became Adventurers on their first day would get into trouble on that very day because they didn’t have a clear understanding of the Dungeon.
The Dungeon was not something to be trifled with.
As for what Asta told Loki earlier about having combat experience, there was no need to worry too much.
Loki listened, but didn’t fully listen~
Upon hearing Loki’s words, Finn paused slightly, but in just a moment, he understood Loki’s meaning seven or eight times over.
The little person captain smiled and nodded gently: “No problem.”
The three executives of the Loki Familia were all very easy to get along with, and their friendly attitude towards Familia members was beyond words.
It was hard to judge how they were in the past, but the three of them were like this now.
Coupled with Loki herself, the uninhibited god, Asta and the three executives quickly became familiar with each other.
[The Brave]Finn Deimne, [The Mighty]Gareth Landrock, [Nine Hell]Riveria Ljos Alf.
These three were the highest combat power in the Loki Familia.
Three powerful Adventurers who had reached LV6, their names resounding throughout Orario.
However, personally, Asta liked to call them the three executives.
Because this title was truly fitting.