After a day's journey, Leon brought Hermes and Asfi back to Orario. It was late at night when Leon and his two companions returned to Orario.
After landing, Leon didn't talk much with Hermes and Asfi. After parting ways with the two, he returned to the library.
Inside the library courtyard, Hestia was already fast asleep.
Leon didn't disturb her and washed up in another room. After washing up, he began to update his status.
Leon Morningstar
Lv. 9
Strength: I 0 → SSS 1999
Durability: I 0 → SSS 1999
Dexterity: I 0 → SSS 1999
Agility: I 0 → SSS 1999
Magic: I 0→ SSS 1999
[Level Up]
Optional Development Abilities: Divine Power, Godslayer
Development Abilities: Mage SSS, Luck A, Spirit Healing C, Berserker SS, Divine Healing E, Healing D, Tyranny G
[Magic]
Thought Projection
Child of Light
Child of Darkness
[Skill]
Tenseigan
Divine Protection of the War God
Sky Flame
As expected, Leon's stats were maxed out, and he had sufficient feat for a rank up.
With this rank up, Leon once again gained development capabilities. Just like with Antares before, in addition to the divine healing that he had already acquired, the remaining two Divine Power and Godslayer also reappeared.
This is a very normal situation.
Divine power—this time, Leon had been using divine power in his battle against the divine Black Dragon, so it would be strange if this didn't happen.
As for Godslayer, he killed the black dragon who had become a god, so this was to be expected.
In addition, the improvements that he gained in several development abilities were also terrifying.
The five development abilities of Mage, Luck, Spirit Healing, Healing, and Tyranny have all increased by two levels, while Berserker increased by four levels, from C to SS. These are the abilities that Leon used in the battle.
Regarding Mage, Leon used divine power to attack through magic.
For Luck, his good fortune stemmed from encountering the black dragon and the black dragon becoming a god, which greatly shortened the time it takes for his stats to increase.
As for Spirit Healing, this ability had been in effect since the start of the battle. After all, this level of combat took a huge toll on him.
Regarding Healing, Leon was always injured during the battle, but each time, it was healed by the Sephiroth Graal, which is also a form of healing.
As for Tyranny, it goes without saying that in a battle of this level, it would be strange if it weren't brutal;.
As for Berserk, it's pretty obvious.
In other words, Divine Healing is an ability that can only be enhanced by healing divine beings.
After Leon acquired this ability, he only used it on Hephaestus once. After healing Hephaestus, it was immediately upgraded to E rank, and then there was no further activity.
Although Leon had used divine power this time, he was not a god in essence, so it was useless.
After looking at the stats in his hand for a while, Leon did not rank up immediately as before, but chose to stay at Lv. 9.
He had promised Riveria that he would leave her with a pure-blooded elven offspring, and naturally he wouldn't go back on his word.
Anyway, now that the Black Dragon has been eliminated, the gods have won a complete victory, and his strength has reached its peak in the lower realm. Whether or not he ranks up is no longer relevant.
'After fulfilling my promise to Riveria, I can rank up.'
With that thought in mind, Leon lit the paper in his hand and burned it to ashes.
Immediately after, he summoned Ellie and June.
Then, he took out the Corrupted Spirit's magic stone that he hadn't had time to give to Ellie and June before, split it in two, and gave it to the two of them to devour.
Leon didn't show favoritism. Since there was only one, he would simply split it in two.
Without hesitation, Ellie and June began to devour the magic stone and enter a deep sleep.
Once the two finish absorbing the magic stone, even if they don't rank up to Lv. 10, they'll probably reach the peak of Lv. 9.
After finishing this, Leon got up and left the room, returning to his own room.
Seeing Hestia sleeping soundly on her side, Leon gently lay down beside her and reached out to pull her into his arms. The moment he pulled Hestia into his arms, she instantly woke up.
However, after sensing the familiar presence, she calmed down, turned around, hugged him back, and muttered under her breath, "Welcome back, Leon."
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The news of Leon's return from the end of the world spread quickly the following day. The entire Orario region erupted in excitement once again.
The adventurers of Orario were unaware of the so-called Millennium Contract, but they knew about the three Great Quests and the danger the One-Eyed Black Dragon posed to this world.
Now that this scourge had been eliminated by Leon, it was naturally a joyous occasion.
The residents of Orario could not possibly be unhappy about the return of Leon, this hero.
The residents of Orario unanimously decided to have a grand celebration, preparing for a seven-day extravaganza.
The entire city of Orario became festive, its atmosphere no less vibrant than during previous war games or monster raids.
With the encouragement of some adventurers who developed an intense adoration for Leon, everyone in Orario, after discussions, designated the day Leon slayed the Black Dragon as Dragon Slayer Day. Every year on that day, a Dragon Slayer Festival would be held in Orario, the significance of which was self-evident.
None of the gods objected to this proposal.
After all, this is indeed a day worth celebrating.
The disappearance of the black dragon means that there will be no real crisis of destruction in the lower realm, and the dungeon can no longer pose any threat to the surface. Even if a crisis occurs, it will be one that the adventurers can control.
They no longer need to worry about the lower realm being turned upside down or even destroyed, making it impossible for them to stay there any longer.
If this kind of day isn't worth celebrating, then what is?
However, these are all things to be discussed later, and Leon didn't know about it right now.
At this moment, he was chatting with Hephaestus and the others in the library.
"Now the crisis in the lower realm is resolved. Leon, you are now a hero of the entire lower realm." Hephaestus, sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, held a cup of black tea and said with a light laugh.
"I heard from Rethusa and the others that many adventurers now completely look up to you as their role model." Artemis said gently beside her.
"Really? That's my honor." Leon replied with a smile.
"To be honest, I didn't expect you to acquire divine power in such a short time, Leon. However, considering your monstrous talent, I think it's quite normal." Demeter chuckled, covering her mouth as she spoke to Leon.
Sitting next to Demeter was Astraea, who also had a gentle smile on her face. "I wouldn't be surprised if anything happened to Leon."
"Thank you for the compliment." Leon replied with a smile.
"I originally thought that we would need the whole of Orario to work together to deal with the Black Dragon, but you suddenly rushed in alone, which really startled me. Fortunately, the result was good."
"indeed."
"After all, the Empress and the others perished at the hands of the Black Dragon."
Sitting opposite Astraea and Demeter were Takemikazuchi and Miach.
"I'm not the kind of person who fights a battle I'm not sure I can win. Since I dared to go alone, I must have absolute confidence in the outcome." Leon replied with a faint smile.
He had always been like this.
"Hmph, my Leon is the strongest. Just wait, it won't be long before Leon becomes a god just like us." Hestia, sitting next to Leon, crossed her arms and looked smug.
Seeing Hestia's appearance, everyone chuckled.