"Thump thump!"
As their eyes met, Hephaestus’s heart skipped a beat.
Staring into those blood-red eyes, a strange emotion welled up inside her. Unconsciously, she took a step forward, closing the already short distance between them.
Her hand, which had been pinching Bell’s cheek, shifted into a gentle cradle. Using her height to her advantage, Hephaestus slowly leaned closer.
“Ahem!”
A loud, pointed cough cut through the moment, forcefully halting whateve...
2025-06-24 09:08:53 +0000 UTC
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Early in the morning, Hephaestus sat on her bed in a daze, occasionally letting out a goofy “hehehe” laugh—completely unlike her usual image as a sharp and capable Familia God.
Thankfully, no one had seen her like this, or they’d be shocked by her current state.
"Knock knock knock!"
A sudden knock on the door snapped Hephaestus out of her daze. She quickly patted her cheeks to regain her usual composure.
“Tsubaki?”
“Yes.”
Recognizing who it ...
2025-06-24 09:08:11 +0000 UTC
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Three minutes later, Bell could clearly feel that the pain in his body had eased by nearly half, and about thirty percent of his strength had returned.
As the pain dropped to ten percent, his recovery began to slow down, but even so, his stamina had already reached about seventy percent. Most of his mobility had returned.
'Full recovery will still take a bit... maybe fifteen minutes.'
Recovering from near-collapse to full health in just fifteen minutes—just through breathi...
2025-06-24 09:07:50 +0000 UTC
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The muscles throughout his body tore apart, bones shattered, and his cells began dividing at an accelerated rate. In that instant, Bell’s entire body underwent a complete reconstruction.
Even though he had experienced something similar when he was overwhelmed by Craft Essences before, that had been due to his body failing under the strain. This time, it was the concept of 'Robust Health' actively reshaping his physical structure.
In the past, Bell’s body had been resilient—b...
2025-06-24 09:07:20 +0000 UTC
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After three hours of sword meditation, the turbulent emotions in Bell’s heart finally began to settle.
'At last... I’ve calmed down.'
The kisses from Goddess-sama and Hephaestus-sama had left a deep impression on him.
Now that he’d regained his composure, Bell finally turned his attention to the updates in the Type-Moon System.
Ever since he’d advanced to Lv. 2, the Type-Moon System had undergone further unsealing and a full update.
Bell had known this wa...
2025-06-24 09:06:50 +0000 UTC
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At night, Bell walked alone to an open field.
'Ugh... I should’ve said that Hephaestus-sama’s blessing was just on my face.'
Judging from what Goddess-sama had just done, she’d definitely misunderstood what he meant.
Bell knew that Hephaestus-sama had done something similar to what Goddess-sama did earlier that morning.
But he hadn’t expected Goddess-sama to take it that way at all.
'I really messed this up.'
Bell let out a helpless sigh.
The ...
2025-06-24 09:06:27 +0000 UTC
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"Ha... a goddess’s feelings really are eternal. I’d completely forgotten about that."
As a goddess—and one known in Tenkai as a virgin goddess—Hestia understood this better than anyone.
Goddesses are not easily swayed. But once they change... it's permanent.
Of course, that rule applies to most goddesses. Someone like Ishtar is a complete outlier—an exception among exceptions.
There really aren’t that many goddesses in Tenkai who act like public transport.<...
2025-06-24 09:05:50 +0000 UTC
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Whether in his previous life or this one, Bell had always been alone.
In his past life, he had neither money nor power, and in the end, he was left all by himself.
Now, in this life, he finally had a chance to fight for something—and he had already obtained the power he had longed for but never possessed in his previous life. He had also met the one person he wanted to stay with.
But unexpectedly, in this life, someone else had appeared—someone he now had to care about.<...
2025-06-24 09:05:15 +0000 UTC
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Since it was Hephaestus who invited him, Bell couldn’t really refuse.
Of course, he also had a lot he wanted to say to Hephaestus. So he walked over to the sofa and sat down beside her.
"Bell, I already heard from Hestia about your reason for moving forward."
Bell wasn’t particularly surprised. After all, among all the gods, Hestia had the closest relationship with Hephaestus and spent the most time with her. Naturally, she would share some of her secrets.
It was t...
2025-06-24 09:04:47 +0000 UTC
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"Reversing cause and effect. It's a more advanced application of Runic script—redirecting any damage the user would take onto the talisman instead."
"It completely bypasses the fatal threshold that would normally trigger forced repatriation for a god, allowing the talisman to absorb the deadly blow in their place."
You could call it cheating, but to Bell, this was the best way he could ensure Hephaestus's safety.
'“Transfer” and “Conceal” can be used manually, but ...
2025-06-24 09:04:22 +0000 UTC
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Hephaestus’ right cheek was no secret among many gods.
Even though it had returned to normal, she still wore a mask to avoid drawing unnecessary attention—otherwise, she'd definitely end up being watched by a swarm of curious gods.
“I’m not like Loki or Freya, always craving the spotlight.”
“Even if my right cheek has healed, only you and Hestia know about it.”
Not even a single member of the Hephaestus Familia had noticed.
“Hephaestus-sama, I did...
2025-06-24 09:03:54 +0000 UTC
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'The mindset of a spectator, huh.'
Bell was slightly struck by Welf’s ideals. In a peaceful world, that kind of thinking might work—but in a world as chaotic as this one, it was just naive nonsense.
Survival, and the drive to improve one’s life—that’s what pushed most adventurers forward.
To those adventurers striving for a better future, Welf’s ideology was nothing short of delusional.
Weapons were weapons. What was the point of dressing it up?
Magic...
2025-06-24 09:03:30 +0000 UTC
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"Well then, Miss Eina, I'll be going now."
As soon as he said that, Bell's figure began to fade, vanishing right in front of Eina's eyes.
"!"
The sudden sight startled her.
"Bell-kun?"
She called out hesitantly, but the room remained completely silent.
Eina instinctively glanced toward the doorway—then her pupils shrank sharply.
The “In Use” sign, which had been hanging on the outside just moments ago, was now hanging on the inside.
'Did h...
2025-06-24 09:02:19 +0000 UTC
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"Bell-kun, you should be extra cautious when heading into the Dungeon these days."
After helping process the Magic Stones, Eina suddenly remembered something important and gave him a timely warning.
"The preparations for the Monsterphilia have already begun. So be careful not to run into the Ganesha Familia while you're down there."
"Monsterphilia..."
"Ah, that’s right—Bell-kun, you only just arrived in Orario, so you probably haven’t heard of this festival yet."...
2025-06-24 09:01:41 +0000 UTC
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After leaving the Dungeon, Bell went straight to the Guild.
He moved cautiously, blending into the crowd like any other adventurer as he entered the building.
Since it was the Guild’s busiest time of day, his presence among the crowd made it difficult for anyone to notice him.
But Bell wasn’t there to join a party or socialize. He was looking for Miss Eina.
Eventually, he spotted her seated nearby, engaged in conversation with a Chienthrope girl.
Out of respe...
2025-06-24 09:01:16 +0000 UTC
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On the tenth floor of the Dungeon, Bell stood alone, blade in hand, facing a group of Orcs.
Right now, what Bell needed most was to sharpen his “technique”—to elevate it to match his current level of strength, or even surpass it.
At present, the only technique he had fully grasped was “Tsubame Gaeshi.”
But that move required deep understanding and insight into swordsmanship.
Bell firmly believed that only through such understanding could one create miracles.<...
2025-06-24 09:00:54 +0000 UTC
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Morning arrived the next day.
Finn brought 1.58 billion Valis to Hephaestus Familia.
“Yes, it's exactly 1.58 billion Valis.”
Hephaestus personally verified the amount.
“Finn, didn’t Bell say yesterday that just a deposit would be enough?”
It was, after all, an enormous order—nearly 1.6 billion Valis. Normally, a deposit of 100 million would have sufficed, with the rest paid upon delivery.
But Loki had insisted Finn bring the full amount.
...
2025-06-24 09:00:16 +0000 UTC
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An emergency meeting was underway within the Loki Familia.
All Level 5 and Level 6 members were present.
Among them were Raul Nord, the “High Novice” from the Second Team, Anakitty Autumn, the “Alchat,” Alicia Forestlight, the “Elleaf,” and Aisha Belka, who was being trained as a future member of the Second Team.
Also present were Lefiya Viridis, the “Thousand Elf,” being cultivated as a future core member, and Sanjouno Haruhime, regarded as a future ace.
...
2025-06-24 08:58:40 +0000 UTC
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It had been twenty years since the last time he’d entered the site of the Greater Grail. Seeing the vast hollow once more, Shiomi couldn’t h
It had been twenty years since the last time he’d entered the site of the Greater Grail.
Seeing the vast hollow once more, Shiomi couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotion.
“It looks like a natural cave. Was this always part of Fuyuki City?” Mash asked.
Olga Marie explained, “It’s a semi-natural, semi-artificial spa...
2025-06-24 08:54:02 +0000 UTC
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“Stars, Cosmos, Gods, Animus, Hollow, Void, Anima, Animusphere...” On the rooftop of Homurahara Academy, Olga Marie knelt within a circular
“Stars, Cosmos, Gods, Animus, Hollow, Void, Anima, Animusphere...”
On the rooftop of Homurahara Academy, Olga Marie knelt within a circular magic circle, softly chanting as she inscribed Runes onto pebbles she'd picked up.
Shiomi's voice came from behind her.
“So this is the spell passed down through generations of the An...
2025-06-24 08:53:28 +0000 UTC
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A deserted island.
The white Torikago that had once covered the entire island had vanished, and warm sunlight poured from the clear blue sky.
The waves rhythmically crashed against the shore’s rocks, spraying white foam into the air.
"Daren-san, I will do my best to fulfill my promise to you."
Fisher Tiger had already bandaged his wounds simply. His expression was calm as he spoke to the Vice Admiral standing before him.
"Mm, I'll leave it to you, Tiger-san."
2025-06-24 08:47:35 +0000 UTC
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"How is this possible..."
Feeling the overwhelming aura, no weaker than his own, Doflamingo’s heart gave a slight jolt. A flash of astonishment flickered deep behind his sunglasses.
A lowly slave, once trampled, insulted, and tortured... actually possessed the "qualities of a king"?
For a moment, Doflamingo struggled to accept it.
"Doffy, in your opinion, what is the true cause of awakening Conqueror's Haki?"
At that moment, Daren suddenly spoke.
He slowl...
2025-06-24 08:46:57 +0000 UTC
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On most days, Senjumaru Shutara loved to boast about how remarkable she was in front of her juniors.
But now, Masatsuki Aozaki had ruthlessly exposed the truth, leaving her utterly embarrassed.
That said, for most Shinigami—especially the Divine Soldiers—Zero Division was seen as an unattainable existence. The Royal Special Task Force was the Soul King’s personal guard, the closest beings to divinity itself.
Although Zero Division members never truly agreed with this n...
2025-06-24 08:41:09 +0000 UTC
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This was the first time Masatsuki Aozaki had ever praised himself so openly.
He wasn’t a bad person, but he couldn’t exactly be called a good one either.
Senjumaru Shutara had long since come to understand this after knowing him for decades.
Sure, he had a sharp tongue and often acted in ways that seemed excessive—sometimes even taking the chance to ambush her just for fun.
But in truth, he was surprisingly gentle.
When he was focused on cooking, the seriou...
2025-06-24 08:40:34 +0000 UTC
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Kirio Hikifune picked up her knife and fork, delicately cutting off a small piece of omelet before placing it in her mouth, chewing slowly. Then, she picked up the glass of milk beside her and took a small sip.
Her movements were elegant, as if a noble savoring breakfast—at least, that’s how she saw it.
Her expression remained neutral—neither particularly pleased nor disappointed. She simply swallowed naturally and moved on to the next bite.
Kirio Hikifune's indifferen...
2025-06-24 08:38:15 +0000 UTC
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“Alright, don’t touch my test subject.”
“But this one’s really interesting. It’s a secret technique that actually alters the physical body.”
“Makes me all the more certain—there’s even more mysterious power out there in the world.”
“Senjutsu might not be exclusive to the Three Great Sage Lands after all.”
Orochimaru set down his tools and stepped over to the tank.
The moment Mangetsu Hōzuki saw him, he dissolved into water and vanished...
2025-06-24 08:27:29 +0000 UTC
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The next day, at noon.
“Ugh, this pile of snakes is seriously disgusting. That bastard from Konoha—if I ever see him, I swear I’ll cut him down!”
“No kidding. Who the hell sends a bunch of snakes to attack a castle? You should’ve seen Lord Hanzō’s face.”
“All right, enough chatter. Get to work. If we don’t clean up these snake corpses, the whole village will be affected.”
A group of Amegakure shinobi had been reduced to laborers, hauling out the ...
2025-06-24 08:26:48 +0000 UTC
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After nightfall, darkness settled over all of Orario.
Not a single member of the Loki Familia left the manor that day.
That was because their Familia God had issued a strict order: no one was to step outside the grounds.
"Ugh, this is so boring..."
Tiona, ordered to stay away from the Dungeon, sat cross-legged at the entrance, bored out of her mind and waiting for Loki and the others to return.
"Tione, should I sneak out and check if Loki and the others are back ...
2025-06-23 21:45:10 +0000 UTC
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"I think you two have gone far enough."
"Hmph!" *2
Hestia and Loki, fresh from their scuffle, turned their heads away in sync, arms crossed, showing zero intention of calming down.
The three pillars of the Loki Familia all sighed together.
Loki could be respectable when serious—but when she acted out, she was pure trouble.
Only Finn, as the captain, stepped forward to break the tension.
"Bell-kun, what was that free service you mentioned earlier?"
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2025-06-23 21:44:49 +0000 UTC
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"Well, well. So this is what you were waiting for, huh, kid?"
Loki raised an eyebrow, finally seeing through Bell’s true intention.
But Bell didn’t care at all and went on speaking.
"It’s just about growth."
"I have confidence in myself. At the very least, I won’t stay stuck at this level. I want to keep growing, to keep moving forward."
What a noble reason—growth.
Coming from a freak who hit Lv. 2 in less than a month, wasn’t his growth already...
2025-06-23 21:44:24 +0000 UTC
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