As soon as the gate of the chamber opened, Maya and the Takagi twins rushed over to approach him.
With great enthusiasm, Maya inquired, "Which deity's favour did you gain?"
Caught slightly off guard by their sudden approach, Ewaan replied, "Uh... I wasn't favoured..." despite the surprise, his tone remained neutral,
Priestess Odelia chuckled softly upon hearing Ewaan's words.
However, before she could speak, Pope Adriano interjected, his tone gentle but firm. "No need to be disappointed, child. Not everyone is fated to receive favour from the Divine Beings," he reassured.
Then, with a thoughtful expression, he continued, "By the appearance of your aura, you did acquire something, even though you didn't receive any favours, right?"
Ewaan looked at the Pope and replied, "... I did..."
With a warm smile and a calm demeanor, the Pope suggested, "Why don't you both get appraised to see what abilities you've gained?"
Maya stated with a touch of excitement, "Okay, let's see what abilities we've got, brothe—" She blushed, correcting herself, "Ewaan..."
The group followed Pope Adriano and Divine Priestess Odelia back to the main hall, where they approached a translucent square glass tablet resting on the altar.
Maya glanced at the tablet with curiosity. "Wait, isn't that the same glass plate we saw beside Analyst Razzak at the Adventurer's Guild?" she remarked, her eyes reflecting genuine interest.
"It's a tablet that measures an individual's magical abilities and displays them as a translucent screen for view!" Priestess Odelia's voice carried a hint of enthusiasm.
"It was first crafted by the world's finest blacksmith and her partner, the Scholarly Hero of the 5th generation." Her tone softened as she bowed her head solemnly and crossed her hands together. "May Gods let their souls be in peace..."
Ewaan pondered for a moment, looking down at his hand and making a fist,
– Every Hero left behind not just a memory of protecting this world, but an enduring legacy that contributed to its continuous improvement for generations to come.
Another thought crossed his mind, one of determination and responsibility.
– But what should I do to continue their legacy and protect my family moving forward?"
With that lingering question, he glanced up at the Divine Priestess and asked, "What should we do to appraise our abilities?"
"Simply place both hands on the tablet, and it will do the rest," Priestess Odelia instructed, her tone tinged with a subtle hint of dismay towards Ewaan.
"Now then, who shall be the one to take the first step towards appraising their abilities?" Pope Adriano inquired with a serene smile, his voice carrying a dignified yet gentle tone.
Ewaan wasn't as excited to see their stats as Maya, having already caught glimpses of their newfound abilities thanks to his skill Appraisal.
Overly excited, Maya eagerly volunteered to go first. She stepped forward along with the Pope and Divine Priestess following her towards the altar.
She positioned herself in front of the altar and placing both of her hands on the tablet.
In response, the tablet illuminated, casting a soft glow as a holographic display materialized, showcasing Maya's stats in the unique script of this world.
As Ewaan observed the foreign script on the holographic display, it crossed his mind that he had encountered similar symbols before, scattered across the streets.
Yet, it was only now that he realized he could comprehend their meanings.
Curious and slightly bewildered, he turned to ‹Great Sage› to seek an explanation for this sudden development.
Ting~ [Affirmative, indeed it's a skill of the user. ‹Linguistics› endows an extraordinary proficiency, enabling comprehension, fluency, reading, and writing in any language.]
– I see. Seems like Maya possesses this skill too...
Ewaan mused with a sigh of relief.
〘FAVOURED BY THE GODDESS OF LOVE〙
〘Maya Tempest〙〘Level 01〙
〘Age: 16〙
〘Gender: Female〙〘Species: Human〙
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〘Affiliation: None〙
〘Criminal Records: None〙
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〘Class: Mystic〙
〘Attribute: Light, Water, Psychic〙
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〘TALENTS: Linguistics, Cooking, Fast Learner〙
〘BASIC SKILLS: Extent, Subspace, Mental Resistance, Special Awareness, Appraisal, Waveshield, Light Resistance, Water Resistance, Pain Nullification〙
〘ELEMENTAL SKILLS: Advanced Psychic Control, Basic Water Control, Basic Light Control, Psionic Shield, Psionic Blast〙
〘UNIQUE SKILLS: ???〙
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The stats shown by the tablet was limited but accurate.
As Maya returned from the Altar, Ayaka and Ayami joined in the celebration, sharing the joy of her newfound powers. The trio embraced, joyfully bouncing with excitement.
Ayami, with a wide smile, congratulated Maya, "Congrats girl, on getting such badass abilities."
Ayaka, still embracing and bouncing, chimed in with a wide smile, "Now Ayami won't have anything against you joining in our party, yay!"
The trio continued to celebrate, their excitement filling the hall.
"The fact that she was favoured by the Goddess of Love and now possesses such abilities is astonishing," Priestess Odelia remarked, her gaze filled with awe and fixed on Maya. "It's hard to believe she was just an ordinary girl before. She truly embodies the essence of a Hero."
The Pope interjected, his voice gentle yet firm, "Even those not directly favoured by the divine beings can still possess remarkable abilities."
– But, three attributes! It's a rare occurrence even if someone acquires two attributes! Yet this girl... She's truly blessed and full of surprises.
Pope Adriano contemplated, his gaze also fixed on Maya with a fascinated expression.
"Now, young man," Pope Adriano extended his hand in a welcoming gesture, his expression warm and inviting, silently beckoning Ewaan to approach the altar.
After approaching, Ewaan placed both hands on the tablet.
Instantly, it began to glow, projecting a holographic display of his stats in the unique script of this world.
〘Ewaan Tempest〙〘Level 02〙
〘Age: 17〙
〘Gender: Male〙〘Species: Human〙
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〘Affiliation: None〙
〘Criminal Records: None〙
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〘Class: Sage〙
〘Attribute: Spirit, Dark〙
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〘TALENTS: Linguistics, Advanced Cooking〙
〘BASIC SKILLS: Multiple, Spellshield, Magic Missile, Sword Apprentice, Appraisal, Martial Arts, Weapon Mastery, Special Awareness, Aura Manipulation, Pain Resistance〙
〘ELEMENTAL SKILLS: Spirit Master, Advanced Darkness Control, Shadow Claw, Shadow Movement〙
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Their disbelief soared as they observed the holographic display, revealing Ewaan's number of skills.
The sheer magnitude of his abilities challenged their preconceptions about individuals not directly favoured by the deities, leaving them stunned and speechless.
Ewaan, however, found himself taken aback for an entirely different reason.
Despite the wealth of abilities he possessed, and the unique Aether attribute he wielded, he noticed that certain aspects of his prowess didn't appear on the holographic display.
It was as if the measurements were entirely different from what he expected.
In the same room, Ayaka and Maya, witnessing Ewaan's stats, were overtaken by joy and amazement.
The abilities displayed on the tablet surpassed their expectations, and they exchanged glances filled with excitement.
Pope Adriano, observing the reactions around him, was astounded.
His surprise wasn't solely due to the impressive stats but stemmed from a deeper understanding of the divine orchestrations at play, a realization that set him apart from the others in the room.
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[Notice: Criteria has been met, 『Seek Favour From A God/Goddess At The Church Of The Divines』]
[The User has been rewarded 5000 Exp value and 5 System Points as the completion reward for the second scenario.]
[Notice: The User, Ewaan Tempest has leveled up!]
[Notice: The User has received a Spirit Egg and an additional 100 gold coins for exceeding the criteria for the second scenario.]
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