[Wind Fairy's Wish]

Leo Eligos Lv.6

Strength: 10 → B767

Durability:10→B727

Dexterity: 10 → A889

Agility: 10 → A814

Demonic Power: 10 → S906

Mage: D

Magic Attack: E

Mind Healing: F

Swordsman: HtG

Star Refinement: I→H

Crimson divine blood seeped onto his broad back, transforming into an invisible force that altered the suspended Divine Script, giving them a new form.

"----Your growth rate is so damn fast, even at Lv.6, it hasn't slowed down at all."

Loki looked at the ability values he had copied down and translated into Common Tongue, his tone a mixture of joy and helplessness.

Isn't this a good thing?

As Leo put on his clothes, he took the parchment containing his ability values, stared at the parameters on it, and spoke in a calm and collected tone.

"It's a good thing, at least for now. After all, the stronger you are, the better your chances of winning the upcoming Artificial Labyrinth battle." Loki patted Leo on the back, as if caressing a work of art he had sculpted, and said with a half-smile, "But you're already Lv.6 and you're still growing so fast. You and Ais must have had quite a bit of trouble, right?"

Leo grinned, as if he were giving a wry smile.

"It's been quite a hassle."

No one knows what kind of hardship was hidden in those few words Leo.

Recalling the intense battles he and Ais had fought day and night in the Dungeon, even Leo felt a pang of emotion.

It has to be said that Ais, who used [Avenger], is really strong. At least her attack power is completely maxed out. Every move is full of pressure that was not present in previous battles. The sheer force and weight are not enough to describe the power contained within. Only those who face this power directly will know just how terrifying it is.

If Ais using only [Ariel] gives the impression of being light, swift, and powerful, then Ais using [Avenger] gives the impression of being frenzied, fierce, and terrifying.

When Ais, who had used [Avenger], charged towards him, Leo even felt as if a typhoon was crashing into him, and that he would be instantly annihilated if he wasn't careful.

In that state, Leo felt his whole body was ice-cold, as if Ais's sword had cut him hundreds or thousands of times. He doubted more than once whether his hands and feet were still connected to his body, and whether his flesh would be covered in countless bloody marks in the next second, and then disintegrate into pieces, staining the ground beneath his feet red.

In that state, Ais seemed to deliver a fatal blow with every strike; she was berserk and unstoppable.

At that moment, Leo was certain that if he hadn't reached Lv.6 and hadn't used magic, he would have been defeated instantly by Ais in that state, without any suspense.

Fortunately, he managed to persevere.

The result of his perseverance was that he accumulated a lot of experience and training results under that pressure. He not only made fuller and more perfect use of his own abilities, but also improved his swordsmanship and magic skills.

Perhaps this is why the development capabilities of both "Swordsman" and "Star Refinement" have been upgraded?

Moreover, through his intense training with Ais during this period, Leo also mastered two major techniques.

These two skills are, firstly, the application techniques of a certain magic, and secondly, the decisive killing move used to decide the outcome of a battle.

In other words, Leo's growth this time is not only reflected in his ability value; in places unseen by others, he has also undergone unimaginable transformation and evolution.

To put it bluntly, with these two skills, even without using the bug-level Third Magic [Prayer of the Twelve Zodiac Palaces], he was confident he Infinity face off against [Brave] Ottar, who was almost at Lv.8.

However, Leo did not voice these thoughts.

He simply turned around, looked at Loki, and asked a question.

"Are preparations for the conquest complete?"

Upon hearing this, Loki slowly suppressed his smile.

"Ah, it's all settled now. We're just waiting for you two to come back." Loki opened his usually squinting eyes and looked at Leo, saying, "Later, you and Ais go find Finn together."

Leo nodded and stood up.

"Then I'll head out first."

With that, Leo prepared to leave.

But before he left, Loki suddenly said something.

"Four months ago, you hadn't even received any Falna yet, and were just doing some insignificant chores in the logistics department," Loki said quietly. "Who would have thought that four months later, you, who were just a trainee member back then, would become one of the few Level 6s in Orario, and even considered one of the strongest fighters in the Familia?"

Leo stopped abruptly.

He recalled everything he had experienced over the past four months, and also the year he spent as a trainee member. A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

"Don't even mention you, I myself didn't expect this," Leo said calmly. "Back then, I never thought about anything earth-shattering or amazing the world. I just wanted to accumulate more strength and confidence in this unstable world, to have enough ability to survive."

"Yes, even you yourself couldn't have predicted how amazing you would become. That's why we gods are so enamored with the Lower World, and so deeply in love with you humans." Loki grinned, his tone enigmatic. "The 'unknown' of the Lower World is so alluring to us, and the potential hidden within you children is one of the greatest 'unknowns' we pursue."

That's why she's so irresistibly drawn to the Lower World and to this family.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing how far you'll go," Loki's voice seemed to come from a great distance. "So, don't die in some boring Artificial Labyrinth, you hear me?"

"Don't worry," Leo said calmly, "I, Ais, and the entire Loki Familia will get through this smoothly."

"Of course we believe you!" Loki stood up, put his arm around Leo's neck, and said with a grin, "No one can be better than our child. That poor god's white-haired brat won't do, and neither will Dionysus's scheming schemes!"

Loki's grip on Leo's shoulder tightened.

"Everything is in your hands now, our family's ace."

Hearing this, Leo smiled without responding, but his silence was more powerful than any response he could muster.

Under Loki's watchful eye, Leo left the Divine Room, opened the door, and went outside.

The blonde, golden-eyed girl stood there, waiting silently. Her clear, golden eyes immediately turned to him as he walked out of the Divine Room, and then remained fixed on him.

Leo remained silent, but simply stepped aside to allow Ais to enter the Divine Room.

Without hesitation, Ais walked straight to the Divine Room, but stopped next to Leo.

"What's wrong?"

Leo looked at Ais and asked softly.

Ais didn't look at Leo, pursed her lips, and asked a question in a low voice for some reason.

"----Are the vows we made before still valid?"

These words startled Leo at first, but he quickly realized what they meant.

"I swear to you, I will never look down on you, and I will never find you ugly because of the hatred in my heart."

"I will take care of everything about you, and even if you lose control, I will definitely pull you back from the abyss."

"Just like—you once pulled me from underground to the surface."

This was the vow Leo made to Ais during their initial encounter.

And as it turns out, Leo did it.

In the past few days, Ais had lost control several times under the mental corruption of [Avenger], but in the end, Leo forcibly controlled her and pulled her back.

Even when facing a fully recovered Ais, Leo was still able to maintain his principles and engage in fierce combat with her.

However, if Ais loses control, Leo will not hesitate to activate his Third Magic, summoning Star Beast to subdue Ais with overwhelming power.

If it weren't for this, with the frequent use of [Avenger] during this period, Ais would probably have been in trouble long ago.

Now, thanks to Leo's suppression and help, Ais has been able to stabilize her mind for a short period of time, preventing her from completely losing control.

However, as time goes on, Ais still loses control, and this hasn't changed even now.

Leo didn't know if Ais could defeat Revis successfully in this state.

But when Ais asked him a question, Leo answered without hesitation.

"As long as I live, this vow will remain true."

He would never look down on Ais, nor would he think it was wrong just because Ais harbored hatred in her heart.

Do not advise others to do good if you have not experienced their suffering. Ais experienced the deaths of two of her loved ones. No one could remain indifferent to such a tragedy.

Her hatred is reasonable and justified; no one has the right to say it's wrong.

"If this hatred is a part of you, then I will embrace it along with you."

No matter how many times you lose control because of this.

"I will definitely bring you back."

Leo's voice was very soft, and his words were very gentle.

But only Ais herself knows how heavy the contents are.

Ais didn't say anything more, and slowly walked into the Divine Room in front of Leo.

But as Leo watched the girl's back, he could clearly sense that something was different.

Loki, watching Ais walk up to him, could also sense this.

Moreover, the sensation was even clearer than before.

"Thank you for your help."

Without a word, Ais removed her equipment, took off her top, and revealed her fair and smooth back.

In the past, upon seeing this scene, Loki's heart and hands might have already begun to stir with desire, wanting to take advantage of the situation.

But this time, Loki didn't do that.

Gazing at the girl he had doted on for so many years, Loki seemed to sense something was about to happen. He closed his eyes, smiled, and pricked his finger.

The divine blood dripped into the girl's back, first unlocking the lock and revealing the inscription with the clown pattern, then drawing out the Divine Script, causing mysterious characters to fly and change freely in the air.

Loki's fingers gently slid across Ais's back, then suddenly paused.

Loki immediately smiled.

Like seeing a child you've always worried about finally grow up, you laugh happily and heartily.

Shortly after, Ais's stats were updated.

Ais Wallenstein Lv.6

Strength: $H117tG212

Durability: H100→G203

Dexterity: H158t G261

Agility: H157 → G267

Demonic Power: H185 → G294

Hunter: G

Abnormal Resistance: G

Swordsman: H

Mind Healing: 1

"Magic"

[Ariel]

• Add magic.

• Wind attribute.

Chant: Awaken (Tempest).

One "skill"

[Avenger]

• Can be activated at will.

• Increases attack power against monsters.

• Extremely high attack power against Dragon Species.

The stronger the hatred, the greater the effect.

[Wind Fairy's Wish]

• Mental reinforcement.

• The effect lasts simultaneously with the oath.

The closer the Oathbound are, the stronger the effect.

"This... is my current ability level?"

Ais's eyes gleamed as she looked at the ability values translated into Common Tongue and written on parchment.

Her growth this time has been remarkable.

While it's nowhere near as good as Leo's, a one-time increase of over 500 in all skill proficiency is an unimaginable boost for ordinary adventurers.

Especially considering that this adventurer is already Lv.6, and the speed at which they should improve their ability proficiency should be much slower, this improvement is simply extraordinary.

It's fair to say that, excluding overpowered characters like Leo and Bell Cranel, Ais's growth rate is definitely the fastest in the entire Lower World, and she relies on her own abilities, rather than on the effects of skills like the former.

It is evident how extraordinary the potential of the descendants of this great hero Albert and the Great Fairy Aria is.

But this time, the improvement in her basic skills is not the biggest change in Ais.

The biggest change is that skill that didn't even appear in the original work.

[Wind Fairy's Wish], a skill that enhances mental strength.

Neither Ais nor Loki had ever seen or even heard of such a skill.

"I never expected that you, Ais, would learn such a new skill at this crucial juncture," Loki exclaimed in amazement. "It's been a long time."

It's been a long time indeed.

It's important to know that Ais has always only had one spell and one skill.

[Avenger] is a skill that Ais possessed right after receiving the Falna.

[Ariel] is a legacy magic that Ais awakened before reaching Lv.2.

In other words, for eight whole years since she reached Lv.2, Ais has not acquired any new magic or skills.

Who would have thought that today, right here, Ais would learn a new skill, and such a special one at that.

"Looks like you and that kid made some kind of unforgettable promise, Ais."

Loki's eyes shone brighter than ever before, as if he could see right through the girl.

Congratulations, from this moment on, you will be completely different from the past.

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Loki could already foresee the changes this skill would bring.

With it, this girl who has always been both pitiful and worrisome will truly take the first step in self-growth and no longer be trapped in the past.

Ais kept watching that new skill.

"Pledge----"

The girl's face remained expressionless, but something within her truly melted away.

The dark flames that lingered there flickered slowly, seemingly fading away.