Chapter 64: Surprise
Towards the Ganesha Familia that maintained Orario's peace, Lili didn't show particular fear; they had a relatively positive image among adventurers. The problem now was underestimating the impact of the Soma Familia's destruction.
Even Shakti, the "Staff of the Elephant God," had come to the central plaza. She looked up at the blue-haired woman walking towards her.
The seriousness on her proper, beautiful face…
Setting aside status and strength, Lili felt a sense of pressure just facing her gaze. But as long as she stuck to her story of not knowing anything…
She should be able to buy Liam some time?
"Captain Shakti."
The guard member accompanying Lili said respectfully, "This is the remaining supporter from the Soma Familia... Liliruca."
Shakti nodded lightly, her gaze fixed on the slightly flustered Lili.
She had just finished her Dungeon exploration; it seemed she already knew the news of the "Soma Familia's destruction." They were very close to the final answer.
But thinking of Lord Ganesha's arrangements, her mood grew inexplicably annoyed.
She casually waved her hand at the guard member, "Continue to maintain Orario's peace, especially the movements of those remnants of the Dark Faction."
After dismissing the Familia member, Shakti once again scrutinized the Pallum young woman before her.
"Liliruca, who is the real culprit behind the Soma Familia's destruction?" She crossed her arms, her calm eyes filled with indifference.
"I'm just an ordinary supporter."
"Captain Shakti, asking me is a bit redundant." The pressure was certainly there, but having mixed in with low-level adventurer teams for years.
Lili's psychological fortitude was certainly up to par. Facing the interrogation, she tilted her head slightly.
Her smile was clear as she asked back, "Besides, Lady Shakti, didn't Lord Soma tell you that I've already left the Familia?"
"Or do you think that I, as a supporter with no combat ability, can achieve such a feat?"
"Leaving the Familia doesn't mean what you've done in the past can be covered up."
This was the worst-case scenario Shakti had envisioned. The supporter, Lili, was sticking to her story of non-involvement. Unless there was substantial, direct evidence.
Otherwise, they would have to waste a lot of time.
She didn't let it go at that. Her tone was direct, "...Based on the current clues, a supporter who has been oppressed by Familia members for years."
"You are the prime suspect in the destruction of the Soma Familia."
"I even have reason to suspect that you are colluding with the remnants of the Dark Faction. Now, please come with me to the Ganesha Familia."
The law enforcement process was smoother than expected.
Mainly because she knew she had no hope of escaping in front of a Lv5 adventurer. Before leaving the central plaza with Shakti.
She took off the hood of her grayish-brown cloak, revealing her pretty face, still with a hint of childishness.
The young woman's smile was gentle, but her words pointed straight to the heart, "Lady Shakti, will the Ganesha Familia, which maintains public order, choose to accept the case?"
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"Or is it that the reports submitted by ordinary adventurers about the extortion incidents by Soma Familia members were simply not necessary to deal with?"
Shakti's steps faltered, but she quickly returned to normal.
This wasn't a reason for a Familia massacre. She really wanted to explain that Orario had many incidents to deal with, but the words wouldn't come out.
If the "Astraea Familia" were still around…
Silently, she finally gritted her teeth and said, "I am very sorry for the bullying you have experienced, but this time, you all have gone too far!"
For Hestia, the happiest thing was Liam safely finishing his Dungeon exploration, updating his status, and their time alone together.
It was also a status update.
Yet her mood felt inexplicably heavy. Referring to the "qualified goddess" for advice, Liam had really taken her suggestion to heart.
This was worth being happy about, but she hadn't considered it thoroughly enough.
Liam, exploring the Dungeon alone, could very likely put himself in a dangerous situation, which was something Hestia didn't want to see.
After preparing the blank cowhide paper and silver needle.
She hesitated slightly, finally deciding to temporarily set aside her words of admonishment. It wouldn't be too late to say them after helping Liam update his status!
"Liam-kun, time to update your status!"
Looking at Hestia sitting by the bed with a bright smile, with the status update approaching, the sense of anticipation he had when leaving the Dungeon gradually disappeared.
Liam's mood was more one of apprehension.
He hadn't returned home from his Dungeon exploration last night, and his gentle goddess had been that nervous. He didn't dare to imagine, if Hestia knew about the Soma Familia massacre, to what extent her mood would become anxious!
Standing up from the sofa, Liam took off his short-sleeved upper garment.
Coming to the soft bed and lying face down, he didn't forget to express his thanks to Hestia, "Alright, I'll have to trouble you, Lady Hestia."
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She didn't respond to his earlier words. Hestia, straddling Liam, was surprisingly silent. After pricking her finger with a silver needle.
With the drop of divine blood, a gentle light continuously appeared.
The ability scores from his previous high-intensity training were erased, replaced by the changes in his ability scores during this period. She used the cowhide paper to make a rubbing.
Liam Moon
Lv1
Strength: S911 ↑ SSS1297 丨 Endurance: S970 ↑ SSS1293 丨 Dexterity: S903 ↑ SSS1289 丨 Agility: S955 ↑ SSS1299 丨 Magic: i0
Development Abilities: None
Magic: None
Skills: Sword Soul Power
Ordinary adventurers, even those whose ability scores reached an average S-rank, were already as rare as Dragon scale and unicorn horns. It could be said they had the potential to become heroes.
Without a status update, Liam was already a target most adventurers couldn't hope to reach!
Even though she was mentally prepared, upon truly seeing the completed status update, Hestia's expression management was still on the verge of losing control.
Her trembling finger lingered on the number of "S" ranks.
There were three of them!
And they covered key stats like Strength, Endurance, Dexterity, and Agility, all of which had reached the theoretical limit of the ability score system's growth!
Of course, it wasn't a problem with the Falna system…
It was purely that the "Excelia" Liam himself possessed was unprecedented. Perhaps even the great heroes of ancient times couldn't have achieved this level?
"What kind of... terrifyingly talented dependant did I pick up!"
Hestia's voice trembled. Noticing the young man who had turned his head with an expectant look, she didn't get off Liam.
She just shuffled forward, finally sitting on his waist.
Handing the cowhide paper with the new status rubbing to Liam, her voice was excited, "Liam-kun, your... your current ability scores."
"Have reached the upper limit of the ability score system!!"
"Mm."
"This is something worth being happy about!" At least, that's what Hestia thought. She looked puzzledly at Liam's calm demeanor.
Why did it feel like he had something on his mind?
The young woman blinked her eyes and asked blankly, "Um... are you really not surprised?"
"It was within my expectations."
"Since the ability scores have already reached their limit, please help me with the level sublimation, Lady Hestia." Liam requested with a light laugh.
Satisfying Hestia's emotional needs.
It was just that when it came to "surprises," his expression gradually became strange, "Actually, compared to this, I also have a surprise…"
"That I want to tell you."
"Surprise."
And it was a surprise specially prepared for her by her dependant, for whom she held special feelings. Hestia's bright smile was full of anticipation.
Before proceeding with the level sublimation.
She suppressed the smile at the corners of her mouth and subtly suggested, "After leveling up, you'll want to relax. How about a date for just the two of us."
"Mm-hmm… that kind of surprise would be quite nice!"
It was just that.
When Hestia prepared to perform the level sublimation and discovered the new great feat Liam had recently completed, the bright smile on her face vanished instantly.
"Faced several Lv2 adventurers, yet still completed the grand feat of a Familia massacre!"
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"Um... Liam-kun."
The young woman blinked her eyelids frequently, a smile on her face that was exceptionally bleak. Her voice trembled, "The surprise you mentioned just now… it couldn't possibly be this, could it?"
(End of this chapter)
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