"Update ability values?"
Hearing what Kevin said, Hephaestus put down the forging hammer in confusion.
"Didn't you just update it the day before yesterday?"
To her, the Molten Fire Festival was just something that happened not long ago.
But on Kevin's side, he stayed in Terraria and the bed owner city for several days.
Generally speaking, clan members update their ability values once a month to several months.
Most members of Hephaestus's family rarely explore dungeons, but make a living by forging, so the frequency of updating their ability values is even lower.
Sometimes it is normal to update once every one or two years.
Moreover, after reaching Lv2, the speed at which ability values increase will slow down.
Some clan members remain at Lv2 throughout their entire lives.
"It was Ais's suggestion."
Kevin brought up Sword Princess' name to change the subject.
"Ais... Oh, is it the 'Sword Princess' from Loki's family?"
Because she had heard about Kevin and Ais from Tsubaki before, Hephaestus was not too surprised.
"Come on, it won't take much time anyway."
According to past custom, Hephaestus engraved the "sacred text" on Kevin's back with golden divine blood.
"I didn't gain any new skills this time, but..."
Seeing the ability values slowly emerging on Kevin's back, it presented an incredible new look.
Hephaestus showed a look of shock, and her arms, which could swing a heavy hammer with ease, began to tremble.
It's so fast, it's an incredible growth rate for God.
For Hephaestus, she had witnessed countless family members receiving grace.
But no one can be like Kevin, who only received God's grace within a week.
Whether it is basic abilities or accumulated achievements, they have already reached the threshold of Lv2!
The [ability values] of children should not be "like this".
This is not growth at all, but a "leap"!
If all adventurers had the same growth rate as Kevin.
Then the mainstream level of adventurers will not be the current Lv2, but higher levels such as Lv4 and Lv5.
What is the reason that makes him grow so fast?
Did he forge the "magic sword" that even he himself felt was remarkable?
Or... other factors?
"Adult goddess?"
Perhaps noticing Hephaestus's surprise, Kevin turned his head slightly and looked up at her.
"Sorry, I got distracted."
The red-haired goddess came back from her reverie and smiled gently.
"Can you tell me why you want to become stronger?"
This question made Kevin full of doubts.
Do I need a reason to become stronger?
"Of course, it is to become someone worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with 'God'."
Kevin answered without hesitation.
Since obtaining the system, he has set a "small goal".
Let's first complete Terraria and gain strength comparable to that of the gods... or strength enough to "kill the gods".
"...Yeah."
Kevin's answer made Hephaestus stunned for a moment, and a hint of blush appeared on her pretty face that had been tempered by the fire.
"You don't have to try too hard."
"From what I know... the gods of Orario don't mind the identity of their partners."
"Oh? Goddess, are you already thinking about what will happen after you become a couple?"
Seeing the meaningful smile on Kevin's face, Hephaestus finally realized that she had spoken out her subconscious thoughts.
"I just heard it from someone else!"
Hephaestus shoved the sheet of paper with the ability values written on it at Kevin and pushed him out.
She heaved a sigh of relief only after Kevin left, secretly thinking that this child always brought her great surprises every time he came.
Soon, the goddess seemed to have thought of something and sighed heavily again.
"Alas... Upgrading too quickly is not a good thing."
"If those who like to watch the fun find out, the next 'God's Banquet' will probably cause a lot of trouble."
For the first time, Hephaestus felt a headache because her family was too outstanding.
After teasing his goddess, Kevin returned to Terraria and happened to meet Lily who was harvesting vegetables.
It is said to be harvesting vegetables, but in fact it is using the regeneration staff to harvest herbs and seeds from the planting pots.
Herbs in Terraria can be found throughout the world.
Different biomes will have corresponding types of herbs.
Each herb will "bloom" when certain conditions are met
Only by harvesting at this time can you obtain herbal materials and a random number of seeds.
Generally speaking, each successful harvest will yield 1 to 3 seeds.
If you use the Staff of Regeneration, the number can be increased to a maximum of 5, while also increasing the amount of herbs you harvest.
Among all the herbs, the ones with the most difficult conditions for flowering are "death grass" and "water grass".
The former needs to bloom on a blood moon or full moon night.
The latter only blooms when it rains.
However, if you hold the "Staff of Regeneration", you can ignore the flowering conditions and harvest materials and seeds from mature herbs at the same time.
Seeing Kevin coming back, Lily didn't bother to put the harvested materials back into the box, and trotted over to greet him.
"How much material have you accumulated?"
Kevin asked, touching Lily's little head casually.
"Hmm... I think we harvested about 50 plants of various herbs."
Kevin didn't know the answer to this question, but when Lily reported the number, he was shocked.
There are 7 kinds of herbs in total, which add up to more than 300 plants...
It's only been a few days, how come there are so many? !
Even with the regeneration staff, this number is somewhat astonishing.
Kevin now felt how Hephaestus felt when she saw his ability value just now.
But after a little thought, and thinking about how Lily had been these days, Kevin reacted.
"Thanks for your hard work."
It must be Lily who comes to check on the condition of the planting pot every once in a while.
As long as there are mature herbs, harvest them directly and replant them in time.
Instead of waiting until all the herbs are mature and then harvesting them all at once to save trouble.
Although the former can obtain more materials, it is also a waste of time.
If Kevin were to do it himself, he would definitely choose the latter for the sake of convenience.
"Hehe...as long as I can help the master."
Receiving Kevin's praise, Lily squinted her eyes happily.
Although I was physically tired, I was very happy in my heart.
She had no choice before, but now she wants to do everything she can to repay Kevin.
As a reward, Kevin agreed to Lily's small request - to let her rest on his legs.
"I never thought that there would be a time when I would provide lap pillow service."
Looking at the little human girl with a look of satisfaction on her face, Kevin's expression softened.
Then, he took out the accumulated herbal materials from the box next to him and started making potions.