Chapter 12: Chapter 11: Are You My Master?
Hestia pressed the parchment onto Kenji's back, rubbing her divine blood into the freshly inscribed Falna.
Then—she smiled brightly.
"Alright! It's official! Kenji, from today onward, you're my Familia's first member!"
Kenji sat up, taking the parchment from her hands.
His stats were exactly what he expected—all zeros.
"Name: Kenji"
Strength: I-0
Endurance: I-0
Dexterity: I-0
Agility: I-0
Magic: I-0
Kenji wasn't surprised.
Everyone started at the bottom.
But for him—this was just the beginning.
As Hestia cheered excitedly, Kenji was already thinking ahead.
"Tomorrow, I hit the dungeon."
Then—
Ding!
A familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[Hidden Mission Completed: Become Hestia's Familia!]
[Reward: 4-Star Golden Egg!]
Kenji froze.
Inside his system's inventory—a golden egg with four stars engraved on it shimmered with dazzling light.
Kenji's heart pounded.
This was the highest-rated reward he had ever received.
"A hidden mission?"
The system explained.
[Some special characters in each world hold hidden objectives. If the host completes them, rare rewards will be granted.]
Kenji smirked.
"So just joining Hestia's Familia gave me this?"
He gripped his fists.
"Then let's see what's inside."
But before he could open it—
"Ahahaha! Kenji, you look so happy! Are you that excited to be my Familia?!"
Kenji snapped out of his thoughts—only to find Hestia suddenly hugging him from behind, rubbing her face against his back.
"Ugh—Hestia! Get off!"
"Nope! Let me enjoy this moment!"
Kenji sighed, gently pushing her away.
"Hestia, where am I sleeping tonight?"
Hestia blinked.
Then—her eyes gleamed mischievously.
"Oh! You can sleep with me!"
Kenji's brain short-circuited.
"Huh?"
Hestia grinned. "It's your privilege as my first Familia member! Don't worry, I'll even share my blanket!"
Kenji sighed. "No thanks."
Before Hestia could whine, a knock on the door interrupted them.
"Hestia. Is it done?"
The door opened, revealing Hephaestus.
Her one uncovered eye landed on Kenji, then back to Hestia.
"I've prepared a room for him."
Kenji immediately stood up. "Thank you."
Before Hestia could complain, Hephaestus dragged Kenji away.
As he walked down the hallway, Kenji smirked.
"Your friendship with Hestia runs deep, huh?"
Hephaestus chuckled. "She's an idiot. But she's my idiot."
A few moments later—they arrived.
Hephaestus gestured to the door.
"This is yours for now."
Kenji nodded. "I appreciate it."
As Hephaestus left, Kenji locked the door.
Then—he took a deep breath.
"Alright. Time to open this thing."
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Kenji focused on the 4-Star Golden Egg.
"System, open it."
The moment he gave the command—
A bright golden light erupted, illuminating the entire room.
A magic circle formed on the ground—radiating an ancient aura.
Then—
A mature, alluring voice echoed from within the circle.
"Excuse me…"
A feminine silhouette emerged from the golden glow.
"Are you my Master?"
Kenji's eyes widened.
As the light faded, the figure became clearer—
A woman with long, flowing purple hair, piercing violet eyes, and a body draped in a majestic outfit that screamed elegance and power.
Kenji recognized her instantly.
"…Medusa?!"
The bewitching black serpent!
She smiled faintly, her gaze sharp yet respectful.
"You possess a unique aura. Are you the one who summoned me?"
Kenji took a step forward.
His heartbeat was racing.
This wasn't just some random reward—this was a Servant.
And not just any Servant— MEDUSA! (T/N: no need for some additional titles, details cause I know my readers already know waaaaaay too much about her anyway.)
Kenji grinned.
"Yeah. I summoned you."
Medusa studied him carefully, then—she knelt before him.
"Then from this moment forth… I am yours to command, Master."
Kenji felt excitement surge through him.
With this… his power had just skyrocketed.
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The Next Morning
The sun had barely risen when Kenji exited his room.
Hephaestus, who was already awake, raised an eyebrow.
"You're up early."
Kenji adjusted his coat. "Yeah. I'm heading to the dungeon."
She nodded in approval.
"Good. The dungeon is the best place to grow."
Kenji smirked.
"Exactly."
As he stepped outside—Medusa's voice echoed in his mind.
"Master, shall I accompany you?"
Kenji's eyes gleamed.
"No need. Not yet. But soon… we'll show this world what real power looks like."
And with that—Kenji stepped forward, ready to face the challenges ahead.
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