DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 296: An Agreement with Hephaestus—Hestia’s Astonishment

Chapter 296 - 296: An Agreement with Hephaestus—Hestia’s Astonishment

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"If I lose, I'll give you a Divine weapon. If you lose, you forge a weapon for my Familia, free of charge. How about it?" Roy asked, folding his arms and smiling.

"A Divine weapon?" Hephaestus's interest was piqued.

"That's right. A Divine weapon crafted with techniques you've never seen before," Roy said confidently.

Hephaestus was tempted. As a Goddess of the Forge—she was always eager to learn new crafting techniques.

"How many members are in your Familia?" While interested in the Divine weapon, she wasn't going to be tricked.

If his Familia was large, she would be at a disadvantage.

"Not many. Just seven," Roy replied.

Hestia, hearing this, was momentarily confused, then she realized that Roy had included Kurumi. This meant Kurumi would also receive a weapon crafted by Hephaestus.

Hestia was excited.

"Very well. It's a deal," Hephaestus agreed. His Familia wasn't large, so the deal was fair.

"Deal." Roy smiled, shaking her hand.

It was a win-win situation for him.

——

The gathering soon ended.

Roy and Hephaestus had enjoyed their conversation and had become—friends.

Hephaestus even offered to forge weapons and armor for his Familia in advance. Roy, of course, wouldn't refuse such a generous offer.

Back at the castle.

Roy told the girls about the new equipment, and they were overjoyed.

While their current gear was decent, it was nothing compared to weapons crafted by the Goddess of the forge.

"Wait, even I get one?" Kurumi asked, surprised. She hadn't expected to receive a gift, since she wasn't part of Roy's Familia.

"Of course, Kurumi. You should thank Roy for this," Hestia said, hugging Kurumi.

"Thank you, Roy-sama!"

"Don't mention it. We're family," Roy said with a wave of his hand.

Hestia blushed at his words. Familia members were considered a God's children.

So, did that mean she and Roy were...?

Normally, after acquiring some wealth—Hestia would move out and establish her own Familia base.

But she didn't want to leave.

Perhaps she didn't want to deal with the hassle of managing a Familia, or maybe she simply enjoyed being here.

She had everything she needed, everyone was kind to her, and her Familia was hardworking.

Hestia decided she wasn't going to bother with managing a Familia on her own.

"Roy is the best!" she thought, then hugged him impulsively.

Hestia was a pure and innocent Goddess. She was affectionate towards those who were kind to her.

Roy chuckled and patted her head.

That evening—

Roy and Hestia prepared to update their Familias' stats.

"Kisara, take off your clothes," Roy said with a grin.

Kisara, who had been smiling, blushed but still removed her top, exposing her bare back.

Roy updated her stats.

[Strength: SSS999]

[Agility: SSS999]

[Endurance: SSS999]

[Dexterity: SSS999]

[Magic: SSS999]

All of Kisara's stats were maxed out again. That was terrifying.

This wasn't Level 1 anymore. She was Level 2!

Reaching max stats again in a single day was unbelievable.

——

"Kisara-onee-san is so amazing!" Liliruca exclaimed, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Heh, Liliruca did well today too. I'm sure your stats have improved," Yukari said encouragingly.

While Liliruca was a supporter, Kisara had deliberately weakened some monsters for her to finish off.

This allowed Liliruca to gain experience and level up.

"Really?" Liliruca was excited. She wanted to know how much she had improved.

As a supporter, she was still a Level 1 adventurer.

She would be overjoyed if she could reach Level 2.

"Kisara, how do you feel?" Roy looked at Kisara, who had leveled up to Level 3 with max stats.

How much stronger had she become?

"I feel—significantly stronger. I'm at the peak of High-class level. If I level up again—I might even reach Ultimate-class level," Kisara said excitedly.

——

Hearing Kisara's words, the girls were surprised. Level 3 had brought her to the peak of High-class level?

Just one more level, and she would reach Ultimate-class level.

That was incredible.

Roy was also excited. It seemed his "Million Ultimate-class Familia" plan was feasible.

Even if he couldn't become a Cosmic-being, he could still establish a powerful presence in Little Garden.

Then, he could set his sights on the Shiroyasha and the Halloween Queen.

He would become the Strongest Demon God in Little Garden.

"Kisara is strong! I don't think I can become an Ultimate-class at Level 4," Yukari said worriedly. She wasn't confident.

"Hmph! Yukari, you lack confidence! I, Megumin, will definitely become Ultimate-class at Level 4!" Megumin declared, striking a chuunibyou pose.

Roy's eye twitched.

"Megumin, you're next," he said, interrupting her.

"Huh?" Megumin stumbled, then reluctantly removed her clothes and approached Roy under his amused gaze.

"Stop staring at me, you lolicon!" she said, her face red, covering her chest with her arms.

Roy shrugged. "Your flat chest isn't that interesting. Yukari is more...appealing," he said, glancing at Yukari.

Yukari blushed and looked away.

"What did you say?!" Megumin glared at him, her shyness forgotten.

"I said—Megumin has a great figure," Roy quickly corrected himself. He couldn't keep teasing her.

Megumin blushed again and turned around.

He updated her stats.

Like Kisara, all of Megumin's stats were maxed out. After all, they had been fighting monsters far above their level.

And they had been completely dominating them. Rapid stat growth from fighting higher-level monsters was to be expected.

But leveling up from Level 3 to Level 4 wouldn't be so easy.

It would likely take more than a day.

Roy quickly updated the other girls' stats.

Liliruca was last.

While her stats weren't as impressive as the others', they had all reached S-rank.

This was thanks to Kisara and the others weakening monsters for her to finish off. Since the monsters were far above her level, the stat gains were significant.

"Liliruca, your Agility and Magic have reached S-rank. Would you like to level up to Level 2?"

Liliruca's potential wasn't as high as Megumin or the others, so reaching S-rank was already a great achievement.

She could definitely level up to Level 2 now.

Liliruca was stunned. S-rank? Had she heard correctly?

"Yes! Roy-sama, I want to reach Level 2! Please!" She eagerly agreed. She knew her own limitations.

As a supporter, she couldn't be as strong as Enju or the others.

Reaching Level 2 with S-rank stats was already a huge accomplishment.

"Alright, I'll update your stats."

Roy nodded and began the process.

Meanwhile.

"Huh?!?"

Hestia gasped as she updated Kurumi's stats.

She couldn't believe her eyes.

All of Kurumi's stats were maxed out at SSS999.

She rubbed her eyes and looked again. It was still the same.

She was stunned. Such high stats were unheard of in Orario.

Of course, if a Familia did have a member with such stats, they would keep it a secret.

But even so, such power couldn't be hidden forever.

"Hestia-sama, can I level up to Level 2 now?" Kurumi asked impatiently. Enju had told her that they had all reached Level 2 with max stats.

That was the most efficient way to gain strength.

She didn't want to fall behind.

If she couldn't reach max stats, she would sneak into the dungeon and grind until she did.

The bunny girl's obsessive-compulsive nature was showing.

"Of course. Here, take a look." Hestia printed Kurumi's stats on a piece of paper and handed it to her.

Kurumi's eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she saw her stats.

All SSS-rank! Just like the others! It was wonderful.

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