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Inside the virtual space.
Raven Eltharion took out a dozen towels and handed them out one by one.
"Dry your hair and bodies."
Karyssia accepted one and began drying her long, damp hair.
"Your ability sure is convenient."
While they had been soaking in the hot spring earlier, Raven had shared details about the various abilities he possessed.
That said…
The [Empress]'s voluptuous figure revealed through the steam… was dangerously seductive.
Her smooth, pale back and ample bust could easily leave anyone entranced.
Moments later—
Once he saw they were all done preparing, Raven spoke up, "Let's go."
"It's time to head back out on an adventure."
"Alice, Kaguya, Laila, Celty, Adi, Letsa, Lanti…"
"My stamina, magic, and mental power are limited, so I'll summon you again later."
"Got it," Alice nodded.
With a thought, Raven temporarily dismissed the thirteen girls.
Only the [Empress] and [Silence] of the Hera Familia remained on-site—along with Metelia.
Honestly…
Raven was still curious about Bell's seventeen-year-old mother.
Because…
Every word Metelia spoke carried a strangely healing quality.
No wonder she was so universally loved.
Back in the hot spring, Metelia had spent the whole time washing Raven's back.
Every inch of him had been gently massaged and cleaned by her soft, delicate hands.
It was… incredibly comfortable.
So, in the end, summoning a Level 1 person did have its benefits.
"Lord Raven, leaving me out here… I feel like I'm not very useful?" Metelia asked uncertainly.
"No way," Raven shook his head with a smile.
"You'll help pick up magic stones."
"And besides, your low level means you don't drain much of my mental energy."
Summoning someone of her level cost about the same as maintaining a standard barrier.
The stronger the summoned soul, the more stamina, mana, and focus it consumed.
Raven gestured. "Come, let's power you up."
"Updating her status?" A hopeful glint sparkled in Arfiea's eyes.
She was genuinely excited to see how much her little sister could grow with Raven's enhancement magic.
Right now, Metelia was like Raven had once been—just a powerless girl, the weakest of the weak.
Metelia, already dressed, stepped forward and slipped off her top.
No hesitation. No embarrassment.
Click. The strap fell.
Raven pulled out a full set of tools from his inventory and pricked his fingertip with a needle.
A single drop of red blood formed at the tip.
"Alright… it's time to witness a miracle," he said calmly.
The [Empress] and [Silence] leaned in with curiosity.
With a gentle touch, Raven smeared the blood onto Metelia's back.
A soft glow began to radiate.
Light ripples spread from her Falna engraving.
The first symbol to appear was—
A rose-like crest with a delicate crown above it.
This was the emblem exclusive to the [Hera Familia].
"Incredible," Karyssia whispered, eyes wide in awe.
Metelia
Level: 1
Strength: I3 → S999
Endurance: I1 → S999
Dexterity: I1 → S999
Agility: I1 → S999
Magic: I0
Development Abilities: None
Magic:
[Flame Lightning] (New): A chantless spell that fires a bolt of flame with lightning speed.
Skills:
[Heartfelt Admiration] (New): Strength scales with affection. The stronger the love, the stronger the boost.
[Gentle Heart] (New): Enhances magic effect and boosts growth rate for Strength and Agility.
Raven blinked in disbelief.
What the hell…
Wasn't that the original protagonist's magic and skill set?
And now… it was inherited by his own mother!?
Also—
The target of [Heartfelt Admiration] being him was unexpected.
Not bad at all.
She had real potential.
Maybe not as overwhelming as her sister Arfiea, but she was no longer weak.
Raven imprinted the updated status onto a parchment.
After locking it, he handed the sheet to Arfiea.
"Take a look."
Metelia fastened her strap and asked, "How is it, Sister?"
"It's amazing," the [Empress] replied with a proud smile.
"Congratulations, Metelia," Arfiea added warmly. "You can finally use magic."
"And you even got a rare skill."
Metelia froze for a second.
Then suddenly hugged Raven tightly, mashing his face into her chest.
"Thank you so much, Lord Raven!"
Her crescent-shaped eyes sparkled with joy. "I won't let you down!"
Yes.
She had once dreamed of becoming an adventurer.
But sadly…
She had been born frail and constantly ill.
There were days she couldn't even step outside her room.
"Mmmph—!"
Seeing this, Arfiea rushed over and yanked Raven's head free.
He was just shy of suffocating in that plush softness.
"Ah!"
Metelia panicked and flailed. "L-Lord Raven! I'm so sorry!"
"It's fine," Raven exhaled, recovering. "Let's get moving."
As the girls wrapped themselves in cloaks and veils, Raven reactivated his magic barrier.
Then—
The Level 9 [Empress], the Level 8 [Silence], and the newly powered-up Level 1 Metelia…
Followed Raven back through the passageway toward the chamber on the 15th floor.
After a brief pause, Raven said, "Let's head to Rivira on the 18th floor."
The women offered no objections and followed him without question.
At this time, it was about noon in Orario.
In other words…
Time to prepare lunch.
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