"Welcome back, Orsted!"

Hestia, alerted by loki familia's stationed members, waited eagerly at Hearth Manor.

Seeing Orsted, she couldn't contain herself, rushing into his arms, clinging to him, and rubbing her cheek against his face.

"I'm back," Orsted smiled, not resisting her affection, gently stroking her head.

After her excitement, Hestia grabbed his hand, pulling him toward the manor.

"Where's Lili and the others? In the dungeon?" Orsted asked, lying shirtless on the sofa for Hestia to update his status.

"Yeah, they're tackling the lower floors now, returning every three days," Hestia said, working on his status.

"Didn't you see them on your way back?"

"Nope," Orsted replied, surprised.

"Lower floors already? They've grown fast this past half month."

"Lili and Tifa ranked up, hitting D abilities. Elenoir and the others reached A, close to S, but their feats aren't complete yet," Hestia said, smiling.

"They plan to check if Goliath's respawned."

"Poor Goliath," Orsted chuckled.

"Really pitiful," Hestia giggled.

"Here, check your status," she said, handing him the status sheet.

"You seem calm today. Not much change?"

"No, I'm used to your crazy growth." Hestia laughed.

"Even if you rank up again right after the last one."

Orsted raised an eyebrow, then reviewed his status.

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[

[Name]: Orsted

[Level]: 4

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.

Synergy:

- Doubles combat power through tacit cooperation with allies.

[Developement Ability]: Leap B, Charisma B

[Optional Development Abilities]: Mage Defence, Strong Attack, Berserk

]

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One expedition, and he'd earned another rank up.

A new skill, Synergy, likely gained fighting the demi spirit with Ais.

He hadn't noticed its boost, mistaking it for his development ability.

His development abilities had grown: leap and charm up one rank.

His growth was rapid.

He considered the rank up options.

Mage Defense would boost resistance to magic, looking valuable for him.

He chose mage defense, informing Hestia to rank him up.

Hestia worked swiftly, and in ten seconds, Orsted reached level 5, a true first class adventurer.

In two months in Orario, he'd gone from level 1 to 5.

His level 4 strength was peak level 6 and now at level 5, it was likely higher, though he needed time to adjust and feel it, as with his last rank-up.

Putting on his shirt, Orsted planned to train and gauge his new strength.

But Hestia wrapped her arms around his neck from behind, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Orsted, I haven't seen you in over half a month. Stay with me," she said, her voice soft, lacking its usual vibrancy.

Her tone sparked pity in Orsted.

He patted her head gently.

"Alright, I'll stay today."

"Mhm," Hestia hummed, perking up.

"By the way, I'm your girlfriend, right?"

"Better say, wife," Orsted added.

Their bond had deepened since their last bed game.

"Hmpf?" Hestia huffed.

She pushed him onto the sofa, reaching for his newly donned shirt.

"Hmm?" Orsted raised his eyebrows.

"Lets do 'that' again," Hestia declared. "And try roleplay."

"Mommy...?" Orsted blinked playfully.

"Uh…" Hestia faltered.

"Follow me, Orsted!" she rallied, pulling him along.

A/N: Urghh, time to revive this ff!

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