[Chapter Size: 2015 Words.]Lucius POVIshtar Family Headquarters.
...
...
Hestia POVAbandoned Church.
"Let's see your stats..." Hestia waited to examihe sheet without directly fag the falna on Lucius's back.
```----------------------------------------------------------------------Information---? Name: Lucius Drakenar? Race: Human;? Level: 1.---Stats---? Strength: G248? Endurance: F314? Dexterity: G255? Agility: G295? Magic: SSS1,302---Abilities------Spells---? Fire Spell/Firebolt/Rank 2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------```
"His stats seem strange... What's here, his physical abilities are in G and F ranks, while his magic is in SSS. I think it's good... WAIT!" I froze, not uanding what was being said.
"Stats in G, F, and SSS ranks...""SSS...""What does that mean?""If we look at his numbers, they are 1 3 0 2, all in the same line. Bell should have 200 points in this category now, after acquiring his magic...""I didn't even know a stat could go over a thousand. Hehe... WAIT AGAIN!""Go over a thousand...""1 3 0 3...""...""Hehe, what does this mean...?""...""..."
While Hestia tried to uand the situation, Lucius was calmly lying down, waiting for what was to e after Hestia fell silent.
"HHHHHHHHHAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTT!?!?" I screamed in shock with all the strength of my lungs.
"HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!?" Lucius covered his ears with my outbursts, but I didn't stop.
"THAT... I SAW YOUR STATS AT RANK I A WEEK AGO! NOW YOUR RANK I MAGIC HAS GOO SOMETHING SSS, I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT. HEPHAESTUS TOLD ME A STAT DOESN'T GO BEYOND S WITH 999 POINTS!" I looked like I was going to have a heart attack, but isn't that normal when faced with situations that defy the logic of the world?!
"W-what the hell is this stat that's so different from a week ago..." Hestia wasn't shouting anymore but was shaking like a doll.
"Bell may be stronger physically due to his evolution boost ability, but Lucius has nothing, yet increasing 200 points on average in a week 't be so different from Bell and his magic. It's TOTALLY outside logic; this growth should!" Hestia couldn't believe what she saw, speaking without thinking, with trembling hands and a poundi.
Lucius had already pushed Hestia off him and stood up to put on his shirt.
"Wait?! How you evolve your stats and, more importantly, yic like this?! And sedly, how do you have the same magic as Bell !?" She said, looking at Lucius's magic with wide eyes.
"I somehow lear when I touched that book, I 't expin. I thought you already knew, as you saw my stats the moment you gave me the falna. But my spell is different from what Bell cast; I cast it without an intation now." He said, making me widen my eyes with him showing a fireball f in his hand, something I don't remember hearing about in an intation-less spell. I also don't remember the spell when I gave him his falna; I was so happy that I didn't pay much attention. I looked a like I was going to faint at any moment seeing that fireball; I even fot that his first words didn't sound so true. I aralyzed, thinking about how I could calm myself down.
Looking at my most ret child, I said, stuttering, as I 't hide anything about his stat. Acc to him, he self-update and see everything, something that should either, breaking anic of this world.
"Lucius, what I tell you is that you are as fast as Bell, but be careful and don't tell anyone about this."
"THIS 'T BE SEEN BY AHERWISE, I'M SURE IT WILL CAUSE A WAR WITHIN ORARIO! I DON'T DOUBT THAT LOKI OR EVEN FREYA DIDN'T SPARE EFFORTS TO GET THEIR HANDS ON YOUR ABILITIES. AND I'M SURE YOU'RE HIDING MORE THINGS, AREN'T YOU?" I said hysterically to him, reprimanding him with all my might. I already have Bell to worry about, now Lucius somehow is even more special, but he always made it clear, and he said he didn't even need a family to grow, to begin with.
"Yes, I must admit there is more about me, and it's reted to my magical growth, but I won't disy secrets, don't worry." He told me.
Shaking my head, that reminded me of some events these days. I had to talk to Lucius about things I've been wanting to do for a whole week. So, with some miracle, I returo normal without being so hysterical and crossed my arms to face my son.
"First, I heard
about yht in the Hephaestus family! Do you want to fight with everyone !!?" I pio him about that. Hephaestus started giving me a lecture that I'm not taking care of my children after she told me that when I found her iore.
He looked at me, raising an eyebrow, and said, "Look, that damn dwarf started it; I wao finish him if it weren't for Hephaestus, which was a shame..." He said without any remorse or fear.
I sighed; I barely know Lucius, and I already know he's a troublemaker, unafraid of Hephaestus or Loki. He doesn't eveo respect us, gods, like everyone in Orario.
Seeing that the versation wouldn't lead anywhere, I decided to ge the subject.
"Ahing, Eina Tulle from the guild, Bell's advisor, came to talk to me at Babel Tower while I was w at one of Hephaestus's shops. It's about Bell's supporter; Eina tells me she es from the Soma family and is somewhat dangerous..." I said, ed.
Seeing that Lucius was thinking, I tinued.
"I wanted you to help him if he has problems. I know you don't hunt together in the dungeon, but I would appreciate it a lot. I talked to him; however, he's stubborn with that pure heart of his and wants to help the girl, saying she needs someone." I sighed, but deep down, I roud that Bell was so kind.
But while I was thinking, I felt Lucius's hand touch my shoulder; I looked surprised at him with the sudden touch.
"Don't woddess Hestia; he'll be fine, and I'll protect him if he needs it. But I believe it's something he has to do on his own." He said with a fident smile.
"Yes, Lucius-kun! I believe you're right! I trust Bell!" I was touched by my family; I have two sons who are eager to proted trust each other.
After that, Lucius went to eat and asked me to exge some magic stohat are uhe bed that were left over in the first days. I ate with him ao see the stones he asked to exge. But when I opehe box on the bed, I saw enough stones for 100,000 valis! I screamed in surprise and wao ask how he worked so much, but he was already asleep...
------------------------
**Lucius's Point of View**
*Abandoned Church.*
Lucius woke up in a good mood, finally having more than 8 hours of sleep in a week. Finding Bell aia sleeping on each other, he quickly made coffee for himself, choosing not to go out to eat today. Later, he left the churd went straight to the city ter to pick up an order he had left pending a few days before.
He had entrusted Hestia with enough stoo yield over 100,000 valis when exged, but still carried over 50,000 from exges made i days. He could have accumuted even more, but most of the acquired stones were exged for points in the system.
Speaking of points, a signifit problem arose that o be addressed: the o ge his bat style to enhance physical attributes. Although being a mage had its advantages, physical weakness was a , and Lucius didn't want to be an easy target for his oppos.
Refleg on the different csses and their characteristics, he pondered on the importance of f a baeam. The Loki family, famous for their deep dungeon raids, was an example of how each member could pensate for the weaknesses of others. This refle led Lucius to desire to be an adventurer without weaknesses, capable of expl the dungeon alone.
Opening his shop as he walked through the city, he began to analyze his options. With a siderable amount of accumuted points, he saw some spells that could assist in training his physical attributes. However, he hesitated to spend precious points on support spells and she attacks, despite reizing the need for it now.
Arriving at the store, he found the beautiful outfit he had iated earlier, and the woman didn't mention anything about his dey. After paying, he finally took off his official cloak, pleting his cospy.
![IMAGE]
Putting on the leather armor without wasting more time, he could perceive how much attention he drew, especially with the unique high-quality cloak adorned with jewels.
*It's not every day you see someoh a cloak with shiny stones on a , like a great schor*, he thought to himself. *There is no cept of a mage king in this world, so it's normal hehehe. But there are also no old mages iy... Anyway, screw it, I'll tih my life.*
As he fihis thought, he headed back to the tower's on shop. Even being greeted with hostility by the same dwarf, now wearing his mage king cloak, Lucius didn't care and acquired a higher-quality Crozzo's bastard sword than the previous one, spending 10,000 valis. He left the store, ign the furious dwarf, and headed towards the location indicated Hephaestus the st time.
When I desded the tower, traversing the path ihe guild, I was about to leave when a voice called my name. "Lucius??!!" A surprised excmation echoed. I looked in the dire of the void saw Rose staring at me, as well as many others starting their workday in the guild and some adventurers seeking guidahey were curious, especially after hearing the unusual toh which Rose called me, something that deviated from her usual posure. However, the cloak seemed to attract even more attention. *Just as I hoped it would*, I thought with a smile.
"Hello, Rose," I greeted her with a smile as I approached her ter. "This outfit looks amazing on you! I've never seen anyone wear something like this; it looks like a king." She mumbled in her reverie. *Ah, about that... You have no idea, Miss Rose, you 't even imagine...* I chuckled inwardly with that thought.
"Well... Thank you, I guess," I replied, somewhat surprised by her ent, but I waited for her to tinue. I was sure she wouldn't stop me in my tracks just to ent on my clothes, even though it seemed a bit surprising.
"Wait, Lucius, there's something I wao tell you. Eina came to me to discuss your family member, Bell el, from the Hestia family, right? It's about his supporter..." Rose said, and I interrupted her with a haure.
"I know, Rose. Don't worry about it. I'll help him if he needs it, but I'm sure everything will be fine!" I reassured her, and she nodded after staring at me for a few seds. *Everyone is ed about Bell, and it's normal for them to e to me since I belong to his family. It would be strange if no oouched on the subject, however useless it may be...* I reflected as I tinued my way through the streets of Orario, heading towards the Dungeon Hall.
Now, I'm going to the dungeon, and maybe I find Bell oermediate floors, in case he needs help, although it's a bit plicated because everything is unfolding ically. If I'm not mistaken, today is the day when Lili should get her knife and escape, leavio face the orcs alone.
------------------------------
