Chapter 19: The Truth About Bloodlines and a New Encounter (Updated)

Jarvis: "Right away, sir, but first, I wouldn't recommend buying this world's bloodlines."

Sora: "Explain."

Jarvis: "Well, sir, there are multiple reasons, but the most important is that they don't benefit you in the long run. The bloodlines available here don't provide any special skills—they're purely status-based. Some even cause decreases in certain stats while increasing others, which could ruin your current combat capabilities. There are also physical changes to consider."

Sora: "I still don't fully understand."

Jarvis: "For example, sir, acquiring the Elf bloodline would decrease your STR, DEX, and VIT to 400 while increasing INT and WIS. Additionally, your body would change—elves aren't physically buff, being more magic-oriented, and your ears would become pointed. The same principle applies to other races like Dwarves, Amazoness, Boaz, Cat People, Pallum, etc. Each bloodline adjusts your stats based on racial traits and specialties, but none grant unique racial skills.

"The only exceptions are God bloodlines, which grant the ability to update adventurer statuses, and Dragon bloodlines, which provide boosts to all stats, magic resistance, and other skills. However, the Dragon bloodline would transform you into a dragon, as you're not yet at the Golden Immortal Realm, making it inadvisable."

Sora: "Okay, I get what you mean for the other races. But why don't the gods' bloodlines grant more skills? And what about bloodlines like the Uchiha bloodline?"

Jarvis: "Regarding the gods' bloodlines, it's because the gods of this world aren't real gods. Have you forgotten, sir, the words of the system creator? There is only one true god, and the ones here aren't even the ones known in your previous world. These gods were created by this low-tier world to maintain order through the familia system and the status update skill.

"Even those with powers resembling the originals possess only 1% of the real deal, as their abilities are granted by this world and based on the originals. In this world's heavens—which are also fake—the so-called gods are merely at the Immortal Realm (Golden Immortal), while the originals range from True Immortal (weakest) to Transcendent Realm (strongest). That's why they can't have children.

"As for the Uchiha bloodline, it's simply because you can't afford it—it costs 28,000 WP."

Sora: "Wait, what? The spear I bought, which can kill gods, only cost me 1,000 WP. Why is the Uchiha bloodline so expensive?"

Jarvis: "Because you're buying a bloodline that doesn't exist in this world. A fee of 25,000 WP—half the price of a Travel Crystal—is added to the cost. If you were in the Naruto World, the bloodline would only cost 3,000 WP."

Sora: "Another thing I just learned about the system. Jarvis, I honestly don't know what I'd do without you."

Jarvis: "Thank you, sir. I'm glad to be of assistance."

Sora: "Alright, close the bloodline menu. I won't be buying anything. I thought I'd get a power boost, but I'll wait for the right time."

Jarvis: "Sir, may I suggest another course of action?"

Sora: "Please do."

Jarvis: "Consider upgrading your magical core instead."

Sora: "..."

Jarvis: "Allow me to explain. A magical core governs your mana pool, much like INT, but it also determines the mana required for spells, magical power, and mana regeneration.

"Your current mana pool is 850, despite having 700 INT, because INT primarily helps you manage mana efficiently rather than significantly increasing its capacity. The rest comes from your realm progression. Normally, magical cores remain unchanged throughout a person's life unless enhanced through cultivation methods, heavenly plants, or pills. Mana, qi, and chakra are fundamentally the same—only differing in purity."

Sora: "Thank you for the explanation. Show me what I can buy."

Jarvis: "The available upgrade costs 2,000 WP. It will grant:

+2,000 MP

3x magical power

30% reduction in spell mana costs."

Sora: "Buy it."

[Done. Magical core upgraded from Tier 1 to Tier 4.]

Jarvis: "Before you ask, magical cores have tiers corresponding to realms. Normally, upgrades require years of training or cultivation, but as a cheat character, you pay for those years of effort with WP."

Sora: "Wow. I'm not sure if I should feel good or bad about this. Nope—feels good. Really good."

As I finish speaking, someone enters my domain. I turn to see Hestia approaching.

She's a petite goddess with blue eyes and mid-thigh-length black hair tied into twin tails adorned with blue and white petals and bell-shaped ornaments. Her small frame emphasizes her notable assets, earning her the nickname "Loli Big-Boobs." She wears a white mini dress with a blue ribbon tied under her chest and around her arms, paired with white gloves.

In my opinion, her appearance is an insult to the real Goddess Hestia, the virgin goddess of the hearth, family, and home. Her portrayal here—both in behavior and attire—is frustrating.

Still, I resolve to help her live up to the name she's borrowed.

As she notices me, her expression shifts to concern, likely wondering why someone like me is waiting outside her home. Thankfully, I had stored my spear in my inventory—otherwise, she might have run away.

When she's within earshot, she speaks.

"Who are you, and why are you here?"

I smile warmly to ease the tension.

"Hi. I'm here looking for the Hestia Familia."