The Stimulated Crowd

Riezel Brihaut

Lv.1

Strength: D555

Endurance: D548

Dexterity: C623

Agility: C637

Magic: I0

--Magic--

All-Rounder

Magic.

specific magic based on memories.

strength is determined by "Magic."

effective on magic that has been confirmed.

--Skills--

Fool's Obsession

increases growth speed.

increases growth potential.

deeper the obsession, the stronger the effect.

are greatly enhanced when overcoming perilous situations.

Endless Path

the highest-level Development Ability "Healing Power."

the highest-level Development Ability "Spirit Healing."

the highest-level Development Ability "Abnormal Resistance."

the level of learned Development Abilities.

Self-Salvation

to physical interference.

to Mental Interference.

independently update Ability Values by consuming the corresponding divine blood.

accept and enhance beneficial effects targeting oneself.

"..."

As they looked at the Ability Values Loki had just copied and translated, everyone present—whether the Big Three who led the Loki Familia or executives like Ais—fell into deathly silence.

They were in Loki's God's Chamber.

Brought here, Riezel had, with Loki's cooperation, completely revealed his Ability Values just as he had intended.

The pillars of the Familia stared at the parchment in Finn's hand. As they looked at the Ability Values written upon it, their breathing gradually grew unsteady.

Ais in particular seemed to have her gaze nailed to the skill Fool's Obsession—or rather, to the effect "greatly increases growth speed." At some point, her hands had quietly clenched into fists.

All they could do was exchange glances, their eyes repeatedly shifting between Riezel and the parchment in Finn's hand as their heads spun.

It could not be helped.

There was simply too much information in Riezel's Ability Values—too much for them not to be thrown into confusion.

Of everyone there, only Riezel remained calm from beginning to end.

As for Loki, she wore nothing but a mischievous grin, clearly delighted by the spectacle.

"As you can see, this brat's potential is incredible. Not only did he awaken one magic and three skills from the very start, but whether it's his magic or his skills, they're all unusual." Loki spread her hands. "That's why he's grown so fast. He really did receive his Falna from us just three days ago, and he had never possessed any Falna before that. I can guarantee it."

Loki's words did not break the silence. Instead, they left everyone even more speechless.

However, Riezel's standing in the minds of those present was gradually becoming completely different.

Finn smiled wryly.

"I originally thought he was merely a promising newcomer. Was it actually us who had severely underestimated him?"

Finn knew perfectly well what Riezel's very existence would mean if he truly possessed the outrageous magic and skills recorded on the parchment in his hand.

It was not just Finn. Even Riveria and Gareth, the Familia's two elders, understood that.

"Could the legend of there being only one Lv.7 in all of Orario be broken by this brat?"

Gareth's mutter stirred monstrous waves in everyone's hearts.

—"Lv.7."

It was a level no one in the Loki Familia had ever reached, and only a single person in all of Orario had attained.

That person was regarded as Orario's ultimate weapon, a legendary figure considered the equal of ancient heroes, renowned throughout the entire world.

Finn, Riveria, and Gareth had striven toward that realm for countless years, yet none of them had managed to reach it.

The Loki Familia was also filled with talent. Whether it was Bete or the twin sisters Tiona and Tione, all had become Lv.5 First Class Adventurers while still young—genuine geniuses. Then there was Ais, the record holder for becoming Lv.2 the fastest in history, someone whose talent and potential ranked among the world's very best.

Yet in the eyes of the Big Three, even these geniuses had only the slimmest chance of reaching Lv.7. Only Ais had a somewhat greater possibility.

But now, within Riezel's Ability Values, they saw the possibility of breaking through to that level.

At least, the Big Three led by Finn felt that way.

Under such circumstances, Riezel could no longer be simply described as "a promising newcomer."

He was clearly a rising star who possessed the "Hero's Vessel"!

Everyone looked at Riezel again, their eyes filled with complicated emotions.

"Tch!"

Unable to contain himself, Bete clicked his tongue. He then turned around and began walking away with irritated strides.

"Where are you going?"

Riveria frowned as she looked at Bete's back.

"The Dungeon."

Bete answered coldly without turning around, continuing toward the exit.

"Don't let it slip, Bete." Loki's mischievous grin did not fade, but her eyes opened slightly wider. "I've classified Riezel's Ability Values as the Familia's highest secret. I originally only intended to mention it to Finn. Fortunately, Riezel doesn't mind letting you know, so I lifted the restriction for you all. Don't accidentally blurt it out, got it?"

At those words, Bete stopped.

Naturally, he understood how important a person's Ability Value information was.

If others learned of it, then once they targeted you, carelessness could lead to extremely fatal consequences.

Especially for someone like Riezel, who possessed such absurd magic and skills. If information about him were exposed, there was a ninety-nine percent chance that certain enemies of the Loki Familia would target him. He might even catch the attention of people with ulterior motives and be plotted against.

Because of the possibility of such situations, the details of a person's Ability Values were normally rarely shown directly to others, even fellow Familia members, aside from their closest loved ones.

Bete himself was the same. Even within the Familia, very few people knew all of his abilities.

If that was the case for him, it went without saying that it would be even more so for Riezel.

Given Riezel's circumstances, he should have guarded his Ability Value information with his life. Even among the Familia's leaders and executives present, only Finn, as the captain who needed to oversee every member of the Familia, should have been allowed to know some of the details. It would not have been strange to keep it from everyone else.

Yet Riezel had chosen to reveal it.

That included him—a senior whose attitude was bad, or even outright terrible. Riezel had chosen to let him know as well.

Realizing this, Bete clicked his tongue again.

"Who the hell would do something that lame and stupid?!"

Leaving those words behind, Bete left the God's Chamber, his footsteps becoming even rougher and more impatient.

Tiona and Tione exchanged glances as well, then turned to leave.

"Where are you two going?"

Riveria asked helplessly.

"The Dungeon."

The twins answered almost in perfect unison.

Seeing that even Tiona and Tione had left, Riveria pressed a hand to her brow in frustration.

"Those three only returned from an expedition yesterday. They still have work to do processing the spoils today, yet they just toss everything aside and run off to the Dungeon. What is this supposed to be?"

Riveria's sigh drew a chuckle from Gareth.

"They must've been stimulated, those kids."

Gareth had hit the nail right on the head.

Bete, Tiona, and Tione had indeed been stimulated.

Stimulated by Riezel's inhuman potential.

Stimulated by Riezel's rate of growth.

"They've realized there's a monster chasing them from behind and are worried about being overtaken by a junior?"

Loki giggled, looking as though she feared the world was not chaotic enough.

"You knew this would happen and deliberately provoked them, didn't you?"

Finn looked at Loki helplessly.

"Well, isn't it a good thing?" Loki laughed unconcernedly. "Maybe this will bring new energy and motivation to the Familia. Just thinking about it gets me excited."

"You gods just love watching these unknown developments, never knowing what they'll turn into." Gareth sounded rather dissatisfied. "Now all the work of processing the spoils has fallen on us old folks' shoulders. Do those brats not know how to show some consideration for their elders?"

"Forget it. Since it's already come to this, let them go." Riveria shook her head, then looked at Riezel. Her tone softened. "It can't have been easy for you to reveal such detailed information about your Ability Values. Don't worry. Bete and the others may look hotheaded and impatient, but they know where to draw the line. They definitely won't casually expose your affairs."

"I know." Riezel smiled calmly at Riveria. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen to reveal it."

Based on his understanding of the original story, and of the Loki Familia's leaders and executives, Riezel believed that everyone here was trustworthy.

Even Bete, whose attitude was terrible, was someone Riezel knew was not truly bad-hearted. He merely had difficult experiences that made him speak harshly to others.

That was why Riezel had chosen not to conceal the details of his Ability Values.

It was also for the sake of his future development.

After all, he would inevitably need to seek guidance from these Familia seniors in the future.

Whether it was magic or combat techniques, Riezel still had much to learn. Showing his potential like this and earning the attention of the Familia's leaders and executives was necessary.

Loki seemed to see through this and muttered inwardly.

This brat didn't have this attitude when he first received his Falna three days ago.

At the time, Loki had thought Riezel would not easily integrate into the Familia. Who would have thought that as soon as he recognized all of the Familia's leaders and executives, he would begin displaying his worth? He was certainly shrewd.

Finn had also more or less seen that Riezel was offering up a pledge of loyalty. "You can ask us for guidance anytime. For a newcomer with limitless potential like you, we'll all be more than willing to teach you."

Riveria and Gareth nodded in agreement.

"Thank you."

Riezel bowed to them in thanks.

He completely failed to notice that Ais, who had remained silent behind him all this time, was watching him.

Her eyes were filled with envy.