Chapter 78: Expedition Departs! Denatus
The meeting place agreed upon with the Takemikazuchi Familia was "The Hostess of Fertility" restaurant, serving as a farewell party before the expedition.
Liam felt it was very reasonable, treating it as a way for teammates to get to know each other.
The location chosen was "The Hostess of Fertility" restaurant. Attending this dinner, besides the familiar faces of the Takemikazuchi Familia, was also that martial god.
Takemikazuchi.
Like Hestia, he was also a poor god, but the latter leaned towards... a "live in the moment" philosophy, while the former earned money to care for adopted stray orphans.
And his Familia members were also raised by him.
This dinner was just a simple introduction. The adventurers Kashima Ouka and Yamato Mikoto were both Level 2 adventurers.
There was also Hitachi Chigusa.
The Familia's strength was relatively ordinary in Orario, at most hovering around the 18th floor of the Dungeon.
But as support for this compulsory expedition, Liam felt their strength was sufficient. He only needed them to provide simple cover when his stamina was depleted and he couldn't fight for a short time.
For those who would resort to "Monster Gifting" to save themselves when in danger, there was no need for excessive trust. He might as well trust Lili, who was working for free.
After the dinner ended, during which Lili handled most of the conversation about expedition details.
Once his stomach was full, Liam eagerly pulled Hestia back to their home base to update his ability scores from the last two days of Dungeon training.
The process was simple.
It was just that when Hestia rubbed the status onto the cowhide paper, the changes in his ability scores from the past two days' training had already made her feel numb.
Liam Moon
Lv2
Strength: I0 → H121 丨 Endurance: I0 → H101 丨 Dexterity: I0 → H133 丨 Agility: I0 → H120 丨 Magic: I0 → H101
Development Ability: Sword Soul
Magic: Warlord's Fervor
Skills: Sword Soul Power
Two consecutive days of high-intensity training, the comprehensive increase in his status after the update was close to 600 points. Hestia really couldn't figure it out.
How on earth was this done?
Updating his status before the Familia expedition, seeking help from other Familias – this was the most she could do. Without a word.
She just handed the cowhide paper with the rubbed status to Liam.
"Take a look."
He browsed the overall changes in his ability scores.
The result wasn't too surprising for Liam. The efficiency of improvement, compared to when he first received the Falna, would gradually level off.
And the training intensity of the upper Dungeon floors could no longer pose a threat.
It was more like daily exercise!
He finally looked at the worried Hestia, put away the relaxed smile on his face, and said seriously, "The Familia expedition."
"I will take it seriously and definitely won't risk my own safety."
"Okay."
Hestia nodded absently. She believed that everything Liam did was for the better development of the Familia's future.
As a goddess, she should also make an effort.
She didn't tell Liam about the "Denatus." It concerned the decision of his title, and she wanted to avoid distracting him during the expedition.
"I believe in you."
After finishing his Dungeon exploration and status update, Liam rested very early to maintain optimal condition for starting this long Dungeon exploration.
It was somewhat different from the usual exploration process.
In the early morning, Lili, with her backpack prepared with half a month's worth of exploration supplies, waited at the Familia home in advance.
Even Hestia, she also woke up early.
Her eyes revealed a deep reluctance to part, but she didn't say anything. Just before he set off, she took the prepared grayish-brown cloak.
Helping Liam tie the rope. The meeting place was at Hestia's not-so-formal home base. The early morning sun splashed on the ground, driving away the night's chill.
The Takemikazuchi Familia was very punctual.
When Liam led Lili and Hestia out of the abandoned church, the fully prepared Kashima, Chigusa, and Mikoto were already there.
The capably dressed Kashima Ouka didn't try to steal the spotlight. Considering the issue of team command, she looked at the fully armed, cloaked Liam.
Her eyes were full of curiosity. She had heard about his specific strength from Lord Takemikazuchi.
What she was really curious about was why the Hestia Familia, with only two dependants, was being forced on an expedition. The reason behind this was worth pondering.
"Liam, we are all ready here. Is there anything else you need to handle?"
Liam shook his head lightly, his gaze sweeping over the not-yet-so-familiar team members, then turning towards Babel, which stood tall in the center of Orario.
Completing the compulsory expedition's goal was the main quest.
The important part was the process, training his own ability scores as much as possible, and after that, raising the class level of his Sword Soul template!
Before leaving the abandoned church, Liam looked back at Hestia waiting at the door, then turned his head and gave the command, "Let's go."
"Right."
Responding to Liam was Lili, whose thoughts and steps were in sync.
The members of the Takemikazuchi Familia, as the hired party, had no objections. Filled with curiosity about Liam, they embarked on this compulsory Familia expedition.
The timing of the Denatus's opening was very clever, specifically decided by the great god Ouranos. The location was the 30th-floor hall of Babel.
This fellow's intention was easy to guess.
He probably didn't want to cause too much obstruction to Liam's Familia expedition, which could be considered a form of protection. Hestia thought this was very good.
Watching Liam leave for the Familia expedition.
Hestia, of course, didn't stay idle. Instead, with an apprehensive heart, she went to Hephaestus's main weapon shop to wait for the assembly to begin.
Liam's Lv2 title.
This was still an unknown. She knew those idle gods would definitely not let her smoothly get the "Sword Soul" title.
Secondly, there was the feat of being the fastest to break through to Lv2.
Especially with the destruction of the Soma Familia, this Denatus would be unprecedentedly lively. She couldn't imagine what kind of turmoil this assembly of gods would stir up!
As time gradually passed.
Looking at Hephaestus, who had rarely changed into a formal dress, Hestia couldn't hide the unease in her eyes and asked, "What do you think I should... "
"Liam-kun has a request for his title. I estimate the other gods..."
"Let nature take its course."
Hephaestus was purely going through the motions, accompanying Hestia. Of course, she also had her own bit of mischievous fun; she was very much looking forward to what expressions the other gods would have…
After learning of the miracle Liam had performed!
And arriving at the venue of the Denatus, the situation was not unexpected. Experiencing the Soma Familia destruction incident, the scene was unprecedentedly lively.
Hestia's gaze swept over, and she could see many familiar faces.
Loki, Freya, and even Apollo, who had pursued her in the heavens, as well as the god hosting this assembly, the elephant god Ganesha.
Only the initiator, Ouranos, was nowhere to be found.
Gods had fixed seats, provided they had high-level adventurers and their Familia's strength was recognized.
She didn't think this was something to consider now.
She looked for gods she was somewhat familiar with from the past.
Just as she was about to blend into the crowd, Hestia's figure was spotted by Ganesha, who was hosting the Denatus. The time was about right, and the main character had arrived.
Ganesha, standing on the edge of the commentary platform.
It was hard to hide his anticipation behind his elephant-trunk mask. His voice was spirited, "Since basically everyone has arrived, then I, Ganesha, shall announce…"
"The Denatus begins now!!"
(End of this chapter)
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