Except for the Level 1 members who ranked up, Lili and Tifa did not.

Both had reached S Rank basic abilities, but not all S Rank, so they chose to delay, aiming to max their abilities to S before ranking up.

The three elves who ranked up before the war game—though their five abilities rose by nearly a thousand—didn't trigger the rank-up option, as none reached D.

At their current pace, ranking up again would take one to two months.

For Lili and Tifa, it was uncertain how long maxing their abilities would take.

Beyond ranking up and gaining the development ability of leap, Elenoir and the others' statuses saw no major changes.

However, a skill in Aerith's status caught Orsted's attention.

Planet Explosion, the skill Aerith used to shatter Shreme Old Castle's gate, reinforced by Apollo, with one swing.

Orsted hadn't seen Aerith's status before and now noticed this skill.

It intrigued him because, like his third magic, it was marked with question marks, unexplained by divine grace.

"Aerith?" Orsted looked at her curiously.

"I don't know much. It lets me unleash ten times my power," Aerith said softly, shaking her head.

Tenfold power was staggering. If it scaled with her level, Aerith's combat potential would be astronomical.

Considering her Cetra heritage, Orsted had guesses but kept silent, unsure how to articulate the vague feeling.

He shook his head, saying no more.

Hestia entered the hall.

"Go shower, then we'll celebrate. I'm here to update Orsted's status," she said to Aerith and the others.

"Let's hit the hot springs," Aerith replied. "Lord Orsted, join us?"

"Get out!" Hestia shoved them out.

"Hmph, always trying to steal my Orsted," she huffed, hands on hips, after closing the door.

Her face shifted to an excited grin, fists clenching as she approached Orsted.

"Hehe, Orsted, time for your update!"

Orsted sighed, holding his forehead at her enthusiasm, but obediently removed his shirt and lay on the sofa.

Hestia straddled his thighs, stroking his back with a giggle.

"I've seen it before, just update it," Orsted grumbled, imagining her expression.

"Right away," Hestia said, wiping imaginary drool. She pricked her finger, letting divine blood drip onto his back.

"Orsted, you can rank up again, and you got a skill!" Hestia exclaimed. "Wait, what's with your development ability?"

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[

[Name]: Orsted

[Level]: 3

Strength: EX1999

Endurance: EX1999

Dexterity: EX1999

Agility: EX1999

Magic: EX1999

[Magic]:

Instant

-Can Instantly appear infront of anyone.

-No chanting required.

Miracle

-Your wish may be granted

[Skill]:

Display of Might:

- Boosts combat power when observed.

- Greater audience, higher boost.

[Developement Ability]: Leap C, Charisma D

[Optional Development Abilities]: Mage, Strong Attack, Spirit Healing

]

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"I get leap jumping two ranks—killing two High Class monsters, one Level 6, makes sense. But why did charm jump two ranks?" Orsted wondered.

He'd suspected charm tied to admiration, but had too many people liked him lately? He dismissed it—how could he control that?

He reviewed his rank-up options.

Magic was maxed, so he skipped it.

Spirit Healing was redundant with Avalon, though useful for allies.

Strong Attack would boost his power, ideal for him. He'd choose it.

His new skill, Display of Might, made his mouth twitch.

More like Show-Off Power.

But it was potent, proven in the dungeon. With adventurers watching, his strength surged, turning an even fight into a rout against the Corrupted Viola.

"Hehe, didn't expect you'd get such a skill," Hestia said with a mischievous laugh.

Orsted ignored her, calmly selecting Strong Attack and letting her rank him up.

"Speaking of, Orsted, tomorrow's the Denatus. What alias do you want?" Hestia asked.

"Alias? Maybe 'Transcender'?"

"Got it. I'll fight for it," she promised.

At the Loki Familia's Twilight Manor, in Finn's office, the top members gathered.

"Orsted wants to commission you to train Hestia familia's members in exchange for magic items or Grimoires?" Finn asked Ais, hands clasped, voice calm.

"Yes," Ais nodded, saying little.

Finn nodded, turning to the others. "Thoughts?"

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