Loki’s Gods Chamber.
A simple yet very comfortable space, besides a bed and chairs, there were only books and a table.
Through the window, one could see the bustling cityscape, but Asta didn’t marvel for too long before Loki pulled the curtains shut.
A man and a woman alone in a room, with the curtains drawn… it seems certain conditions are met, huh~
But unfortunately, the person in front of him was a god, and she had no chest, so Asta had no thoughts about her, and for now, he didn’t dare to have any thoughts.
“Come, take off your shirt, we’re going to engrave the ceremony now.”
After closing the curtains, Loki patted the seat in front of the bed and told Asta.
“Hmm.”
Without hesitation, Asta quickly unbuttoned his shirt as instructed, revealing his muscular upper body.
To be fair, Asta’s physical strength and physique were definitely not bad, but his appearance seemed rather, well… thin?
He was the type that looked thin in clothes but muscular without them.
“Oh my?
I didn’t expect you to be quite solid under your clothes, I thought you were the pretty boy type~”
As if somewhat surprised by this, Loki muttered to herself in a low voice.
“Um… you can just think it, I can hear you when you say it out loud.”
Upon hearing this, Asta immediately had a black line on his face.
Perhaps in Loki’s opinion, she was already speaking very softly, but now there were only two people in the Gods Chamber, and they were so close, it was hard for Asta to pretend not to hear.
“Pfft~ Sorry, sorry, I accidentally blurted out what I was thinking.
It’s my fault, I’ll definitely do it quietly next time.”
“There’s a next time!??”
Loki, amused by this, suppressed her laughter and pressed her hand against Asta, beginning to engrave the divine script.
This was a necessary step in the ceremony for a god to bestow Falna upon their Familia members.
By engraving divine patterns on the Familia member’s back with divine blood, the ability value system would be activated.
After the ceremony, that Familia member would become an LV1 Adventurer and would possess their own unique ability values.
During this process, Loki gradually calmed down and began to explain:
“After the ceremony is complete, you will officially become my child, part of the family.
Do you know what ‘family’ means?
From now on, you’re not allowed to even think about betrayal, or I’ll definitely crush you.”
“Um… isn’t the contract impossible to violate?
Unless there’s a special reason or the god agrees, who can leave their Familia?”
“You’re not allowed even for special reasons, and I will never agree, no matter what.
My Familia exists like that, understand?”
“Mm-hmm, I understand!”
Speaking of which, Asta’s reason for choosing the Loki Familia wasn’t entirely because the Loki Familia was strong and had many beautiful girls.
The Loki Familia’s atmosphere itself was very pleasant, truly like a big family, as Loki said.
Although some people had peculiar personalities, everyone was implicitly aware of it and accustomed to it, and there were no truly ungrateful people.
It was a good place for development.
……
Loki was very skilled at engraving the ceremony, and it didn’t take long.
Now, Loki was already checking Asta’s ability values.
The essence of Falna was a catalyst.
What it catalyzed was the hidden potential within human bodies.
Falna could quantify these potentials that humans couldn’t develop on their own and gradually unearth them.
And the values produced by systematically parameterizing the Falna were the ability values.
They included basic abilities, development abilities, magic, and skills.
An Adventurer’s level indicated their overall strength.
Information regarding ability values was the result of long-term verification and analysis over a thousand years since the gods descended.
Therefore, there were still possibilities on Adventurers that even gods couldn’t discern; it wasn’t strange for Adventurers to awaken any kind of skill.
Falna could be locked and hidden.
Because an Adventurer’s ability values were a secret of the individual and the Familia, there was no obligation to disclose them publicly.
The Guild would only release a small amount of information, such as an Adventurer’s level and Dungeon activity records, as growth models, without affecting the Familia.
“Alright, level is LV1, basic five ability values are all i0 as expected, no development abilities for now.
Let me see your magic and skills~”
The system panel for Falna had five modules: Adventurer level, basic ability values, development abilities, magic, and skills.
When observing a new Adventurer’s talent, the first three didn’t need to be looked at, as they would definitely be in their initial state.
Magic and skills were the key areas to focus on.
Loki picked up her water glass and took a sip.
Tsk tsk, it’s been a long time since I’ve observed a new member’s talent like this, I’m even a little nervous?
It felt like drawing a gacha.
First, drink some water to calm down…
After a while, she focused her gaze on the divine script on Asta’s back.
“Pfft!!!”
With just a quick glance, Loki turned her head and spat out a mouthful of water, the scattered droplets wetting the bedsheet beside her.
“No… no way?”
Loki showed an expression as if she had seen a ghost, momentarily unable to find words to describe her state of mind.
If she had read “Battle Through the Heavens,” she would definitely blurt out now.
—Hiss!
This child is terrifying!
“Huh?
What’s going on?”
Asta noticed the commotion and was about to turn his head to check, but Loki reached out and held his head, stopping him.
“No, no, no, don’t turn your head yet, let me look again.”
Similarly, she also didn’t want Asta to see her current discomfited state.
As a High Goddess, she still needed some face.
Looking intently again, Loki was much calmer this time, just constantly smacking her lips, as if she had seen some rare animal.
“Tsk tsk tsk… Your talent, honestly, I’ve never seen anything this outrageous in my life.”
“So what is it exactly?
Why don’t you tell me?”
Asta responded speechlessly.
He absolutely hated people who only spoke in riddles.
All riddle-men, get out of Gotham City!
“Don’t rush, I’ll translate it into common language for you now.
Just remember not to let too many people know your skills afterward, and remember to protect your back.
This is important!”
“Mm.”
Soon, Loki handed the paper with the translated ability values to Asta for him to check.
Adventurer Name: Ize Elward
Level: LV1
Ability Values: Strength: i0 | Endurance: i0 | Dexterity: i0 | Agility: i0 | Magic: i0
Development Abilities: None
Magic:
Orionids
・Additional Magic
Light Attribute
Chant: Orionids
Star Magic
Magic System
Can be activated at will
Self-developing
Rock Magic
Magic System
Can be activated at will
Self-developing
Skills:
Stars Favor
Gains a unique Star Magic system and unique additional development abilities.
Favored by the stars, all-around growth speed is increased, and magic effects are enhanced.
Mental power is doubled; if it is during a time when the stars are shining brightly, it will double again.
Can independently create and learn Star Magic, and is not limited by magic slots.
Heart of the Earth
Ability to manipulate Earth elements, gaining a unique Rock Magic system.
When touching the ground, stamina and mental power are automatically restored.
When entering combat, strength and endurance are greatly increased.
Can independently create and learn Rock Magic, and is not limited by magic slots.