bookandnovel Chapter 310 New Member Lefia Viridis
Chapter 310 New Member Lefia Viridis
Chapter 310 New Member Lefia Viridis
Upon learning that Tione and Tiona had accomplished their great feat, Roy smiled. He was naturally pleased that his clan was thriving, as it was all part of his family's wealth.
With both of them leveling up, the Astrea Familia now has four LV.6 adventurers, surpassing the Loki Familia in number. If we add Haruhime's level-up as well, it's equivalent to four LV.7 adventurers!
Crushing that dead pig in Ota is no problem!
Roy can't let them level up like this; he has to push their stats to their limits.
Compared to skills and magic that can easily boost stats and unleash devastating attacks, basic stats have a negligible effect.
However, no true strong person would ignore the role of basic ability values. It's like building a house; ability values are the foundation. The deeper and more solid the foundation, the higher the house can be built. Otherwise, it's just a castle in the air, seemingly unattainable on the surface, but actually incredibly weak inside.
Roy, along with Tione and Tiona, plunged headlong into the dungeon world to frantically grind for stats.
Roy selects a Level 5 target, cripples him, and Tiony and Tiona pick up the kills, causing their stats to skyrocket.
This is the difference between farming stats in dungeons and killing monsters in dungeons. The former can quickly increase stats by killing monsters, almost like cheating, while the latter focuses more on the training and combat process, requiring a lot of time. The efficiency of the two is definitely not on the same level.
As for the other girls in the clan, it wouldn't hurt to bring them along, but Roy prefers to avoid pushing their stats to the limit before completing the great undertaking.
Great achievements require opportunity, and they vary from person to person; no one knows when they will be accomplished.
It's a terrible thing to push your abilities to the limit and then fail to achieve great things or level up, and then stop feeling yourself growing.
It's that feeling of the progress bar getting stuck at 99.9% that can drive a person crazy.
There are far too many examples like this in Orario.
The conditions for upgrading are reaching D-rank in one attribute and completing a great feat. Many adventurers have trained a certain attribute to D-rank or higher, but they are unable to complete the great feat for the next few years or even more than a decade.
Ultimately, he gave up on himself and gradually became a pervert. Roy didn't want his girls to become like that.
Back to topic.
Time has passed, and things have changed. From the time when Liu helped him improve his stats, to now when he helps other girls improve their stats, their positions have been completely reversed. Roy was filled with mixed emotions.
While helping Tione and Tiona level up their stats, Roy also reaped many benefits, including increased ability values and a lot of materials and elixirs from bronze and silver chests.
Name: Roy Level: 6
Strength: 12 → 135 (H)
Endurance: 3→108 (H)
Dexterity: 36→112 (H)
Agility: 26 → 155 (H)
Magic Power: 55 → 208 (G)
The Garden of Stars.
At the routine meeting, with everyone present, Roy placed a bottle of Heavenly Elixir on the table.
Astrea, Liu, Lily, Daphne, and the others stared intently at the bottle of elixir. The crystal-clear liquid, like a gemstone, swayed inside. Even through the bottle, they could feel a powerful life force, as if a new life was living within it.
Tiony and Tiona's injuries were so severe that after each taking a vial of elixir, they were almost fully recovered, astonishing everyone—
Speechless.
Many gods have already inquired with Astraea about the special elixir Roy brought out.
Roy said, "It's a celestial elixir, made from the fruit of the tree in the courtyard, and concocted by the god Mihe. As long as a person isn't dead, it can revive them and restore their physical and mental strength."
"hiss!"
Upon hearing Roy's introduction, the girls of the clan gasped in shock. He could snatch someone from the clutches of death!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it an elixir of immortality!
Lily's eyes gleamed with golden light as she subconsciously calculated the economics: "The effect is at least ten times—no—more than a hundred times—of the top-grade panacea of the Dean Kate Spring Clan. This elixir is worth fifty million Fali—"
Tiony and Diona turned pale; they had drunk a hundred million falies in one gulp?!
The numbers alone might not seem significant, but converting them into resources makes it much clearer—equivalent to four to six Star Gardens.
The adventurer's first level of weaponry.
The material actually came from that unassuming tree in the yard. Every time the girls saw it, they were puzzled as to why Roy valued that tree so much. Especially Tione, who, in order to get a spanking as a reward, tried to pick the fruit from it several times, and even cut down the tree, but was sternly warned by Roy and had to give up.
Now they suddenly realized.
Roy shook his head. "However, to others, this elixir is worthless."
Why?
The girls of the clan looked puzzled; this was a super elixir that could save lives. Only Astraea stared at the bottle of elixir, her beautiful face thoughtful.
Roy didn't keep them in suspense any longer. He needed to say some things in advance to avoid the other party making the wrong judgment at a crucial moment: "Astraea's divine blood has been added to it, and it is only for our use."
"ah?!"
The girls from the inhabitants of the tribe stared wide-eyed.
Roy said, "Those who are not of our clan will not benefit from the Heavenly Elixir. Please remember this."
The girls looked shocked and nodded. No wonder Roy said this elixir was worthless to others; it turned out it was exclusively for them.
Roy looked at Astraea, "Goddess, I'll leave things to the gods."
"It's alright, I'm used to it." Astraea helplessly rubbed her forehead with her delicate hand. Ever since Roy's debut, she had been able to handle the relentless questioning from the gods with ease.
However, this matter is a little troublesome. If people find out that this incredibly potent elixir is their exclusive item, the extremely jealous gods and adventurers might do something rash. We also need to protect the tree in the courtyard.
Astraea produced a list. "There's one more thing. Quite a few students in the school district have applied to do faction internships here. What's your opinion?"
Valve internship is equivalent to intern.
Most students will join this clan after their internship, becoming prospective members.
Wow, so many names!
"Are we, the clan, really that powerful?"
"Idiot, have some self-awareness!"
The girls' attention was immediately drawn to Astrea, and they exclaimed in surprise when they saw the long list of names.
Astraea handed the list to Roy and smiled, "There are twenty-seven students in total."
It may not seem like much, but it's actually quite remarkable!
After graduation, the vast majority of those students stay in the school district to work; very few leave. Eina is an exception because the guild offers her so much. For the Orario Familia, recruiting even one student from the school district is considered extremely fortunate.
Now, if Roy agrees, he can bring twenty-seven students into the Familia, a number that would suffocate all the Familias in Orario.
On one hand, there's the external publicity: Roy's amazing ability to help people grow, combined with the good reputation the Astrea Familia has accumulated over the years, attracts people like a powerful magnet.
Although the popularity has declined somewhat, we still receive around three to four thousand applications to join the group every day.
Astraea said softly, "The school district's opinion is that we should only admit one or two students."
Roy nodded. If he really dared to recruit twenty-seven students, the entire Orario would be in an uproar, which would mean that they had monopolized this year's students.
The school district is unlikely to agree.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the school district handed over the list to them; in reality, the school district didn't want to dampen the students' enthusiasm, so they made the Astrea Familia the villains who rejected the students.
This also gives the students an explanation: It's not that we're preventing you from joining the Astrea Familia, it's that they don't want you, what can I do about it?
In this respect, the Astrea Familia is not at a disadvantage either.
I can choose freely from 27 outstanding students. Even if I manage to get three or four, the other party probably won't say anything.
Roy picked up the list and scanned it quickly, soon locking onto one of the names.
Lefia Viridis!
Roy smiled slightly, finally taking the bait. He circled Lefia's name in red, then handed the list back to Astrea. "You can keep an eye on this girl, but don't force her."
Astraea smiled and said, "I understand."
Joining Astrea's Familia isn't easy; you need to pass the goddess's test of justice. Roy will also respect Astrea.
After the meeting, everyone went about their own business. Haruhime and Anya cleaned the mansion, Ryu and Daphne went out to buy groceries, and Tione and Tiona trained.
Roy got up, ready to continue the dungeon run, when he suddenly noticed the goddess's strange look.
Astraea said quietly, "You made me lose five thousand falies, how are you going to compensate me?"
He defeated Alganna and Baje in twelve minutes at the port, causing Astrea to lose her bet. Roy walked up to her with a grin, put his arm around the goddess's slender waist, and said, "How about I compensate you with myself?"
"What use are you to me?" Astraea, who exudes domineering aura in front of outsiders, did not resist, but instead showed a shy and coquettish expression, pouting her little lips.
Roy suddenly changed his dejected mood, "So I'm useless now. It seems there's no place for me in this clan. I should go find a new home. Goodbye, Goddess. I've had a very fulfilling time."
With that, Roy started to walk outside.
Astraea knew Roy was faking it, but hearing him say that made her feel inexplicably anxious and afraid, and a strong sense of emptiness welled up inside her. "You idiot, I was just joking."
Roy turned around and naturally put his arm around the other's waist. "I knew the goddess wouldn't be so cruel as to abandon her family for five thousand fali."
"You little rascal! You've ruined everything!"
Astraea grabbed Roy's cheek in anger, pulling it like she was kneading dough. Her resentment exploded. "You dare to act so arrogantly outside, threatening to leave the clan, and yet you make me feel like I have no part in anything."
Roy was even more unceremonious, rubbing back and forth, but in different places, creating a wonderfully delicate feel.
The next day.
There were so many applicants for internships with the Astrea Familia that Leon Wadenberg personally took charge and sent more than twenty students to the Star Garden.
The gods, having somehow obtained the news, were already crouching outside the Court of Stars. Upon seeing the long, dragon-like procession, they couldn't help but let out a wail.
The school district is like a big cake; if others take a slice, they will take a slice less.
Astrid's family isn't just about a few pieces; they take the whole plate.
"The best knight!"
When Roy, Lily, and the girls of the clan saw Leon Wadenberg, a look of seriousness appeared in their eyes.
They only met briefly at the port, as Roy's thoughts were focused on Tione and Tiona. Today, they are meeting in person.
The man in front of me was 1.8 meters tall, wearing the school district's teacher's uniform. He had a slender build, lion-gold hair, and calm, serene eyes that seemed unmoved by anything.
Every move he made exuded the composure of a knight.
One of only two LV.7 adventurers in the world, with numerous titles, Knight among Knights, Hero of the Modern Era—renowned as the person closest to "hero," his name is even more famous than Ota's throughout the world.
"Madman, Gale, Lady Astraea—hello." Leon greeted them.
"Leon, it's been a long time."
Astraea, Liu politely replied, explained that the school district returns every three years, and compared to others, they have spent more time in Orario, having met Leon; Astraea had even watched him grow up.
Then, interviews were conducted with the students.
The goddess's test: understanding of justice!
Students from other clans were highly sought after in the school district, but the Astrea clan even held interviews, which made the students a little nervous.
This alone made them realize how unique the Astrea Familia was.
Roy smiled. People often don't cherish things that are too easily obtained.
Students from the school district entered the interview room one by one to answer questions about justice, including: What are your views on justice? If you were asked to uphold justice, what would you do?
After handing the work over to Astrea, Roy stood at the door, greeting any students he recognized. Almost all the members of the first, second, and seventh squads he had previously rescued were there, and Lefia responded timidly.
If there was anything unusual, it was the man with the lion-gold hair; Roy could feel the man's gaze falling on him from time to time.
Compared to the others, this knight was clearly more interested in him, Roy thought to himself, wondering if he had reached the point where he was popular with men, women, young and old.
Leon spoke first, "Madman, thank you so much for saving those students a few days ago."
Roy said, "It was nothing."
"This is a small token of our appreciation, please accept it." Leon took out an exquisite long box.
Although the Astrea Familia doesn't ask for anything in return, they can't refuse to give anything, otherwise who will help them in the future? They understand this basic social etiquette.
Roy took the box, feeling its weight. Given the school district's style, they wouldn't send something as mundane as gold or silver; it must be some kind of weaponry. "Can you open it?"
Leon nodded with a smile.
Roy opened the box, and sure enough, inside was a "staff". The staff head was inlaid with an emerald-colored crystal, and the edge was a blade like an axe, with a magical light blade about three centimeters thick emerging.
Leon explained, "This is a specially developed weapon by the school district called the 'Staff of Anmistil.' It transforms a mage's staff into a long-handled weapon, which can be enhanced in power and sharpness through magic."
"The Armor of a Magic Swordsman".
Roy immediately saw the clues: it could enhance the application of magic and also be used as a melee weapon; its quality was good enough to be considered a second-level weapon.
At this moment, Leon asked, "Madman, this was crafted by the students, but the god Gubernius has never approved of it, nor has he given a reason. I heard you are a disciple of that old god, can you see what the problem is?"
Roy glanced at Leon, was he trying to test him?
Thinking of this, Roy picked up the Staff of Anmistil, casually swung it a couple of times, and made a judgment: "How should I put it, its durability is not enough."
"Indeed impressive." Leon's eyes lit up.
Roy waved his hand, telling him to keep a low profile. After all, he was one of Orario's top blacksmiths. If he couldn't even tell something from this, he might as well jump into the river and kill himself.
Exploring dungeons is a long battle, often lasting more than ten hours. Durability is the most important attribute of a weapon, while sharpness and other attributes take a backseat.
Advanced adventurers' weapons must have the "indestructible" attribute; otherwise, if the weapon is damaged, the efficiency of fighting monsters with bare hands will be greatly reduced.
This "Staff of Anmistil" can enhance the power of magic. Its magical blades are extremely sharp, but it is too delicate. Under high-intensity use, it will definitely be damaged in two or three hours.
"I believe your rumors now."
Leon exclaimed, "The fastest level up, the quickest to become a top blacksmith, helping others grow quickly—this young man before me is hailed by the gods as a miracle of the lower realm."
"You flatter me. You are even more remarkable, having participated in the battle against the sea tyrant Leviathan," Roy said.
Leon shook his head. "I only watched that battle; it was all thanks to the efforts of Zeus and Hera's kin."
The two sides began exchanging compliments.
The surrounding students stared in disbelief.
Students kept walking out of the interview room, dejected, clearly having been eliminated.
In fact, the students in the school district are already very outstanding, so they skipped the first round of screening and went directly to the interview stage, where previously it was a process where only one in ten thousand students were selected.
The school district has very strict standards for hiring.
When the students boarded the school district's giant ship, they had already been selected by the gods; they were all determined young men and women with long-term goals.
However, their answers still failed to satisfy the goddess Astrea, with many responses suggesting things like defeating the black dragon and saving the world.
The students traveled the world on a giant ship, gaining far more knowledge than ordinary people, giving the impression that they were all talk and no action.
Finally, it was Roy's turn to focus on the elven girl with thick golden hair.
A gentle smile appeared on Astraea's stunningly beautiful face. "Lefia, don't be nervous. Just tell me what's truly on your mind."
"yes!"
Lefia took a deep breath. She couldn't lie before the gods, and being nervous wouldn't help now.
Lefia said, "Justice belongs to Mr. Roy!"
This answer surprised Astraea, but she remained calm. "What does this mean?"
Lefia recounted her experiences over the past few days, and Astraea listened attentively like a loyal listener, a smile playing on her lips.
Roy even led her to the graves of Alyssa and the others, and Astraea pursed her lips.
Even Lefia seemed a little insecure. "Lady Astrea, this answer isn't very good."
She felt she hadn't expressed her own thoughts at all; her understanding of justice was based entirely on Roy's actions: helping the weak, rescuing the victims, and protecting his companions.
Astraea nodded. "Yes."
Upon hearing this, Lefia's eyes dimmed. It seemed she had also failed the interview and was about to leave when Astraea's next words made her stop in her tracks.
"But I like this answer."
Lefia looked up in surprise at the goddess.
Astraea smiled and said, "Everyone has a different understanding of 'justice.' Before cultivating your own sense of justice, Lefia, would you be willing to learn from Roy, Liu, and Tione?"
Lefia was stunned for a moment, then a surge of joy welled up inside her; she had been accepted.
"I do!"
Produce