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"Most of the world is like this, always shrouded in war and disaster."
"Humanity is entangled with alien races, natural disasters, and even the fate of the world itself."
"Even Orario was once ravaged by monsters that emerged from the dungeon."
"It was only in these few hundred years, thanks to the efforts of the gods and their families, that peace gradually came..."
"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Are you here to update your ability values?"
Su Ye nodded. The last time he came to update was when he upgraded from Lv1 to Lv2.
During this period, because I obtained the hero panel of the Shield Hero World, I could see the changes in my ability values, so I didn't bother Hephaestus much.
“I feel like it’s time to upgrade.”
"So fast?!"
Hearing Su Ye's words, Hephaestus was stunned at first, and then showed a surprised expression of "As expected of you".
It seems like it was just recently since Su Ye’s last upgrade...
Don't seem to have to, it just happened in the last one or two months!
"But I would like to ask the goddess to help keep this matter secret."
Su Ye scratched his head and asked embarrassedly.
"Otherwise, I'm afraid something troublesome will happen."
For example, being targeted by malicious gods, arousing the strong curiosity of Orario's adventurers, etc.
Although Su Ye can hide in another world, his store is still here and he will eventually come back.
Hephaestus had obviously thought of this as well and nodded in understanding.
"Yes, this is your right."
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"To be honest, even if you didn't mention it... I wouldn't report your upgrade to the guild right away."
"It's a bit too amazing to go from Lv1 to Lv3 in just two months."
"But considering that you can adventure into other worlds, this upgrade speed is understandable."
Since the showdown, Hephaestus has become noticeably more talkative.
When encountering some strange things happening to Su Ye, he would try to convince himself.
It seems that this is the benefit of trust.
Just like before, Su Ye lay down in front of the goddess and took off his shirt.
"Your basic abilities are still so amazing..."
Looking at the almost countless S's on the record paper, Hephaestus couldn't help but sigh.
Even if these S's were taken apart, they would be enough for several ordinary adventurers to meet the upgrade requirements.
"The great deeds accumulated so far are already sufficient, or rather, about to overflow."
"Magic remains the same, which is quite normal of you."
"Development ability... Not bad, it has been upgraded again."
After the upgrade, "Stigma Alchemy" was upgraded to G level, but no new abilities were unlocked.
It should just be an improvement in the effect, not a big improvement.
However, the skill of "Gift of Salvation" gave Su Ye a little surprise.
After updating the ability value, a prompt suddenly popped up in front of Su Ye.
[Activate the "Gift of Salvation" skill, you get a "World Fragment"]
"Fragments of the world?"
Su Ye glanced at the inventory and found that there was indeed an extra piece that looked like a puzzle piece.
[World Fragment (Rainbow): Collect 3 pieces to get an extra world expansion slot]
It turned out to be a special item that could be used to synthesize the world expansion slot!
So this is the "gift of salvation"... It makes sense.
However, this skill would not be triggered automatically, but would only be activated when the ability value was updated, which surprised Su Ye.
"A few more Black Tides and I'll unlock an extra world expansion slot."
"Does this count as war profit?"
While Su Ye was thinking, Hephaestus had already printed his ability value on a recording paper and handed it to him.
"Just like last time, you can officially upgrade your level after choosing your development ability."
Chapter 103 Development Ability "Traveler"! A Gift for the Goddess
This time there are four development capabilities to choose from, more than last time.
"let me see……"
Su Ye took the record paper with great anticipation.
Even he couldn't help but feel a little excited at this moment.
“Most of them are relatively common developmental abilities.”
Hephaestus said from the side.
"But there is a rare ability that I have never seen before, and it seems to be suitable for you."
Just as the goddess said, among the four development abilities, three are very standard general abilities.
[Hunter (I): Increases damage to monsters]
[Swordsman (I): Increases agility and attack power when fighting with a sword]
[Forging (I): Grants additional effects when crafting equipment]
The acquisition of these three developmental capabilities is very traceable.
Because Su Ye has been using the sword as his main weapon in battle during this period, it is very normal for him to have the ability of a "swordsman".
In addition, he killed a large number of monsters during the "Black Tide", which also meets the requirements of a "Hunter".
As for "Forging", it appeared during the first upgrade.
However, compared with the fourth development ability, these three can only be regarded as supporting roles.
【Traveler (I)】
[+You can choose your own identity when you cross to other worlds]
No wonder the goddess said that this ability is very suitable for Su Ye...
This is simply a development capability tailor-made for his World Traveling System!
"Fortunately, I had already revealed my true colors to the goddess when I updated my ability values last time."
Su Ye thought with some relief.
As for the choice of developing abilities, needless to say, just lock in on "Time Traveler"!
“I don’t know what the conditions for upgrading this development capability are.”
"Could it be that the more worlds you travel through, the higher your level will be?"
While thinking, Hephaestus had completed the update of his ability values after the upgrade and patted Su Ye lightly on the back.
"Okay, you've reached Lv3."
"It still feels as unreal as ever."
Su Ye climbed up and stretched his body.
It seems to be a little lighter than Lv2, but I'm not sure.
"I told you a long time ago that upgrading is just expanding the capacity of your container. It is a gradual improvement, not a sudden burst."
Hephaestus was about to continue the work in her hands, but she saw that Su Ye did not leave, but took out a hammer that exuded a burning breath?
"This is a special product from another world that I brought back for the goddess."
Su Ye handed over the object in his hand and explained.
"This is a tool made from a rare mineral called Hellstone found in the Hell Lava. I wonder if the goddess will like it."
In fact, before returning from the Shield Hero world, Su Ye walked around the capital of the Kingdom of Melomag several times, but failed to buy any local specialties that he was satisfied with.
In that case, it would be more convenient to make one yourself.
As the god of forging, Hephaestus would probably like gifts of tools.
So Su Ye used the Prison Stone Ingot to make a "Lava Hammer Axe".
This is the tool with the highest axe and hammer power before Hardmode... but that doesn't matter to Hephaestus.
"Are these forging tools made of special minerals? Sorry for the trouble."
Hephaestus took the lava hammer axe with some surprise, weighed it in her hand a few times, and soon got used to its weight.
Then the goddess took a few metal ingots from the side, put them on the anvil and started hammering them, sparks flying.
Every time the lava hammer axe is swung, a faint red glow will be attached to the blunt end, as hot as flowing lava.
"Yes, much more efficient than an ordinary forging hammer."
Looking at the mold that was quickly stretched and formed, the goddess nodded with satisfaction, and a bit of joy from the bottom of her heart appeared on her pretty face.
“I love this gift.”
Very good, the gift-giving event was a great success.
Su Ye also raised the corner of his mouth slightly. Now that he knew what kind of gifts the goddess liked, it would be easy from now on.
Hammers are one of the types of tools in Terraria.
Although its uses are not as wide as picks and axes, it also has many categories.
Various hammers can be crafted from ingots.
As long as Hephaestus likes it, Su Ye can give her a whole display cabinet of hammers in different ways.
"If you have nothing else to do, I'll take my leave now."
Just when Su Ye was about to leave and go back to his own shop.
The goddess suddenly called him.
"and many more……"
"Goddess, is there anything else?"
"That...mark."
Hephaestus said with a wandering gaze.
"The mark I left on you last time became ineffective after you returned from that world."
"So I need to give you another update."
"Replenishment mark...ah."
Recalling the way Hephaestus left a mark on him last time, Su Ye suddenly understood.
"Then I'll trouble you, goddess."
After Su Ye left, Hephaestus looked at the lava hammer axe in her hand with a complicated expression.
"As a god, isn't it a bit bad to deceive the children of your clan like this?"
In fact, the mark on Su Ye’s body did not lose its effect.
The mark will not disappear until he triggers its effect.
The action just now was just a little willful of Hephaestus.