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In the blink of an eye, a few more days passed.
It was now the 43rd days
Since Ronen had arrived in this world—and the 10th day after the awakening ritual. That day, a major event shook Orario.
Good news—
The Zeus Familia and Hera Familia had successfully defeated the Overlord of the seas: Leviathan.
In order to block monsters from the Dungeon from escaping into the ocean, the two powerful familias joined forces with the Poseidon Familia.
Using Leviathan's fallen skeleton and other special materials, they began crafting a massive lid to seal the point where the Dungeon connected to the sea.
Though it would take some time to complete, the Guild had already given the structure a name: Sea Dragon Seal.
From now on, powerful monsters appearing in the open seas would greatly decrease.
And the one who landed the final blow on Leviathan was none other than Meteria's older sister—Alfia.
The youngest executive of the Hera Familia, a woman hailed as a prodigy, bearing the title: Silence
Alfia would likely return to Orario in a few days. Ronen couldn't help but wonder what she would think of him—her sudden "brother-in-law."
However, Alfia held a deep sense of guilt toward her younger sister and typically wouldn't interfere in Meteria's decisions. So Ronen figured she wouldn't show up just to punch him.
As for the source of that guilt—it was quite simple: both sisters were born with negative-type skills, but their talents were completely different.
Alfia was gifted to an almost absurd degree—so much so that she was called a Monster Among The Talented .
Even saddled with a cursed skill, she possessed the power to rival even a Level 9 Empress, and was considered undefeated against opponents of the same level.
But Meteria was the opposite. She couldn't do anything.
Not only was she incapable of fighting, but she was also clumsy with daily chores like cooking and laundry. Her body was so frail that a strong breeze could knock her down.
Alfia often mocked herself, saying she must have taken all of Meteria's gifts and nutrients in the womb, leaving her with nothing but "scraps."
But Meteria, despite her gentle exterior, had a core of steel. She usually obeyed quietly, but once something touched her heart, she would stubbornly fight to the end. Even Hera herself—who had the stern, bossy temperament of a strict grandmother—would sometimes be left completely scolded and speechless by her.
It was part guilt, part affection—but it also proved how resilient Meteria truly was.
Because of that, though Alfia loved her sister deeply, she never interfered in her choices.
"My sister is coming back soon. I'm going to return to the Hera Familia for a bit."
Meteria sat on Ronen's lap, smiling sweetly.
"I'll be staying at the Familia compound for a while. Won't you get lonely being on your own?"
Perhaps because she had received news of Alfia's safety, Meteria seemed more relaxed and lively than ever.
"It'll be tough, honestly,"
Ronen replied, burying his face into her chest, feeling a little stifled.
They were currently in the honeymoon phase of their relationship—separation of even a minute made them miss each other. Let alone staying apart for days while she returned to the Hera Familia.
But he couldn't stop her from visiting her family. Not only would that be unreasonable—it might even offend them.
"Aww~ are you being clingy now?"
Meteria chuckled as she hugged his head, gently patting him like she was soothing a child.
"Good boy~"
After they had thoroughly vented their reluctance to part, Meteria leaned close to his ear and whispered in an enticing voice:
"It's okay if you're a bit rough tonight. I'll make sure to comfort you afterward."
"It's mutual comfort,"
Ronen corrected her.
She was getting too good at this.
Looking at her smiling face, Ronen couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Her personality had become more playful and lively as they spent time together—almost like he had been a bad influence on her.
After a brief round of flirting, Ronen shifted to a more serious topic.
"Actually, while you're away, I've got things to take care of too,"
he said.
"My magic has developed into a full-fledged combat style. It's time I head into the Dungeon for some real combat experience."
Hearing this, Meteria looked concerned.
"Please be careful… And… are you sure you don't want to become an adventurer?"
"I don't want to hold you back."
Given Ronen's current potential, becoming an adventurer would offer the best path to rapid growth.
"I will become one eventually. But not yet. Aside from how Familias might affect our relationship, there's another reason."
Ronen explained:
"When you become an adventurer, your stats reset to zero. But the power you had before doesn't disappear—it becomes hidden ability parameters."
"In other words, any training you did beforehand still counts—it becomes part of your personal strength."
Once you reach Level 2, your Level 1 stats are cleared and turned into hidden parameters.
So if you push yourself to the physical limit before becoming an adventurer, your hidden potential ends up far greater than what basic stats can show.
"Adventurers can only grow so much. After reaching the limit, the only way to continue is to achieve heroic feats and level up,"
Ronen continued.
"But if you hit that limit before joining a Familia, then your potential afterward skyrockets."
In fact, even after becoming an adventurer, training without updating your status through divine blessings still works.
For example, if a fat man joined a Familia and trained until he was ripped, even if his Falna was sealed, he wouldn't just turn fat again.
That meant even after becoming an adventurer, training still improved hidden parameters—but it was true that much potential would be lost.
And it wasn't just about basic stats—there were intangible benefits too.
Heart, skill, and body—these three core elements were often neglected by adventurers obsessed with the flashy power of the Falna.
"I… I see…"
Meteria hesitated slightly.
What Ronen said made a lot of sense—but something about it still felt off.
But that was a false impression left by common sense. Because to people born in this world, the Gods' Blessing was too convenient. So convenient, in fact, they believed it to be everything.
Ronen, on the other hand, had a different—and even opposite—view.
To him, divine blessings were just catalysts, not the core.
It's like a advanced software for any computer hardware if use on computer it will work like fast but when use on a super computer it will reach divine . So ....
"Don't overthink it,"
Ronen said, ruffling her hair.
"We haven't slacked off—not in training, not in magic. Every step forward matters."
"Don't think I've sacrificed a lot for you. In truth, a lot of this is a win-win. I haven't given up anything—nor did I need to."
"Because I know—if I ever sacrificed something for you, it would only make you sad."
Upon hearing that, Meteria finally relaxed.
Just like the story Ronen once told her—of JOJO and DIO sinking into the sea together, and how the one who suffered most was Erina.
If she hadn't been pregnant, she would have followed JOJO into death.
To those who love you, self-sacrifice is the cruelest kind of pain.
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