DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 297: Leveling Up to 4—The Apollo Familia’s Provocation

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"Hestia-sama, please level me up to Level 2!" Kurumi said, turning around to expose her back.

"Okay!" Hestia, still amazed by Kurumi's stats, said excitedly, "Kurumi, all your stats are maxed out! Aren't you excited?"

"Of course! It's great that I didn't fall behind Enju and the others," Kurumi replied with a smile.

Having one incredibly talented Familia member like Kurumi was already a miracle.

She had to protect Kurumi.

"Kurumi, it's wonderful to have you!" After updating Kurumi's stats, Hestia hugged her tightly.

The two girls giggled and played around.

The next day.

"Kurumi, be careful! Everyone, come back safely."

"Don't worry, Hestia-sama! We'll be fine."

"Have a good day!"

——

Roy and Hestia saw the girls off at the castle gate. They were going deeper into the dungeon today.

To level up, adventurers needed more than just monster-slaying experience. They also needed achievements.

And achievements were earned by defeating floor bosses.

But floor bosses took several days to respawn after being defeated.

And the respawn time was unpredictable, making things…complicated.

So, today's mission was to hunt monsters and search for a floor boss.

They had gone from newly registered adventurers to Level 3 in just a few days.

If this news spread, no one in Orario would believe it. It was simply too unbelievable.

"Roy, I don't know how to thank you. Kurumi is such a blessing," Hestia said gratefully. She was still hesitant to tell Roy about Kurumi's maxed-out stats.

After all, it was Roy who had introduced Kurumi to her.

"If you really want to thank me, words aren't enough," Roy said with a grin.

"Then...how should I thank you?" Hestia asked, confused.

"How about—a kiss?"

Hestia blushed. As an eternally pure Goddess, she hadn't even given away her first kiss.

Was she really going to give away her…million-year-old first kiss today?

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"Bend down," she mumbled.

The height difference between them was significant. Even if she wanted to kiss him, she couldn't reach.

"Oh." Roy chuckled, then knelt before her.

Hestia didn't hesitate. She closed her eyes and kissed him.

"Mnnnn"

Roy smirked and deepened the kiss, his skillful technique leaving Hestia breathless.

After a long moment, they finally parted.

"Roy, how could you…?" Hestia said, her face flushed, hands on her hips, trying to look angry.

But her blushing cheeks betrayed her. She looked adorable.

"I'm sorry, Hestia. I didn't mean to… Your lips are just so—sweet," Roy said, feigning apology.

Hestia, who had been about to forgive him, blushed even deeper.

"Hmph! I'm not talking to you!" She turned and stormed off.

Roy chuckled and followed her.

His Familia had just been established.

Logically, they should be busy. Managing a Familia wasn't easy.

They needed to acquire weapons, armor, potions, magic scrolls, and other supplies.

But Roy's Familia didn't need any of that. They had top-tier potions from the [Konosuba] world, more than enough for their needs.

And Kisara and the others didn't need magic scrolls.

Megumin and Yukari were their mages. Were there any mages stronger than them?

Probably not.

Time passed quickly.

Kisara and the others went to the dungeon every day to hunt monsters.

They also explored Orario in their free time.

Within half a month, they had earned enough achievements to reach Level 4.

——

That evening—

After leveling up to Level 4, the girls were celebrating.

Roy decided to take them to the Hostess of Fertility for a feast.

Everyone agreed.

"Where's Syr?" Roy asked, looking around the tavern. She wasn't there.

"Roy-sama, Syr is unavailable today. Please follow me." A girl with emerald green hair—Ryuu Lion—greeted them.

She was also a waitress at the Hostess of Fertility and a former Level 4 adventurer from the Astraea Familia.

Astraea was the Goddess of justice—her Familia known for their righteousness. But they were also disliked by many adventurers.

Eventually, they were framed, and the Familia was destroyed.

Syr had brought the injured Ryuu to the Hostess of Fertility, where she became a waitress.

"Alright." Roy nodded, and they followed Ryuu to their usual table.

"Ryuu, bring us your specialties."

"Certainly, Roy-sama. Please wait a moment." Ryuu nodded and left to prepare their order.

"Kurumi, you're amazing!" Hestia said, hugging Kurumi tightly. Ever since Kurumi's status update, Hestia had been beaming, constantly wanting to cuddle the bunny girl.

Kurumi sighed.

"You've all worked hard. How about some drinks tonight?" Roy offered.

The drinks were brewed by elves and tasted like fruit wine—delicious and refreshing.

Of course, that was if they drank in moderation.

"Yay!" Megumin cheered. She loved alcohol, just like in the Konosuba world.

"Sounds good," Kisara agreed with a smile.

The food and drinks arrived.

"Cheers!"

"Cheers, everyone!"

——

After a toast, the girls began chatting.

"I wonder if we can reach Level 5 in the remaining half month. Time is running out," Kisara said.

"I doubt it. It's not enough time," Yukari said, shaking her head. The higher the level, the more achievements were needed. And the floor bosses respawned too slowly.

Sometimes, it took several days for a single boss to respawn.

"You've leveled up fast enough. There's no need to push yourselves so hard," Roy said with a smile.

"So, for the next two weeks, you all get to relax and prepare for the War Game."

"I agree. Kurumi, you should rest as well," Hestia said to Kurumi.

Hestia was no longer poor. Kurumi brought back a million Valis every time she went to the dungeon.

Hestia had become quite wealthy.

"Okay, Hestia-sama!" Kurumi nodded obediently.

Enju, Megumin, and Yukari also agreed. They were tired from their dungeon excursions.

"Alright, another toast!"

"Cheers!"

——

While Roy and his Familia celebrated—

A group at a nearby table was feeling…less than celebratory.

"Hey, aren't those the newbies from the Roy Familia? Talking about reaching Level 5?"

"They should stop dreaming."

A blond boy, clearly drunk, stumbled towards them, his voice loud and mocking.

"Hey, their God is here! Don't be so loud!" His companions tried to stop him, but he was too drunk to listen.

"Isn't that the new God? Challenging the Loki Familia right after arriving in Orario? He's just…"

Swish!

Before he could finish, a knife was pressed against his throat.

The chilling killing intent instantly sobered him up.

He looked at the knife and wet himself.

"Wh-What are you doing?"

"Insult Daddy, and you die!"

Slash!

Kohina didn't hesitate. The boy's head rolled to the floor.

The tavern fell silent.

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