Chapter 25: A Goddess in Awe & A New Path Unfolding (Updated)
Hestia POV
I can't believe my eyes.
This ruined church, barely standing moments ago, is transforming—right before me.
It's becoming a mansion, complete with a garden, walls, and even a gate.
It's not impossible for magic to do this—I've lived for countless centuries and seen many wonders—but not at this level.
Not with basic magic theory.
Not from a human adventurer.
Even at Level 5 or 6, he shouldn't be able to output this much power.
And yet—he has done it.
This must be a dream.
Sora POV
I can feel Hestia behind me, gasping at the sheer scale of what I'm building.
I can't blame her—even if I wasn't going all out, this would still be extraordinary.
But I refuse to take anything less than perfect—this place will be worthy of our Familia's future reputation.
I considered using the War of the Gods, like in the original timeline, to claim Apollo's mansion, but...
"Why settle for something borrowed when I can build my own?"
While constructing the mansion, I begin planning my next move.
I need to modify my shadows—not in strength, but in appearance.
Don't get me wrong—I love their badass presence, but in a medieval-era world, necromancers are viewed as evil, hunted down, and killed on sight.
Unlike Solo Leveling, I want my shadows to exist openly, not lurking in secrecy.
They should be able to act as bodyguards, fighters, or complete tasks without needing to hide their presence.
If I succeed, my Familia will grow—from two members to four, the perfect setup for my plan to recruit Haruhime and Aisha from the Ishtar Familia.
Of course, I could do it alone, but with numbers, the results will be better.
When the construction is complete, I step back—admiring my creation.
Before me stands our new home—a two-story mansion, elegant yet commanding presence.
Steel gates stand proudly, flanked by rows of trees and flowers, their crimson hues dancing in the wind.
At the entrance, a marble fountain gurgles softly, water cascading with a serene melody, resonating in the silent air.
I take a deep breath, then declare aloud:
"Home sweet home."
My voice snaps Hestia from her daze—she slaps her face, groans, then stares at me.
Slowly, realization dawns—this really happened.
Her expression shifts—from disbelief to utter shock.
I smile, approaching her.
"So—how do you like our new home?"
She blinks rapidly, startled by my question.
"W…what do you mean our home?"
Realizing her own words, she quickly composes herself.
"It's beautiful—but how did you do that?"
"And who taught you this magic?"
"And what level are you?"
I chuckle, holding up my hands in mock surrender.
"Okay, okay—one question at a time."
"First—I used elemental magic combined with advanced mana control."
"Second—I taught myself magic control."
(Not entirely true, but not a full lie either.)
"Third—I am Level 10."
And with that—I finally did it.
She faints.
I catch her mid-collapse, shaking my head.
"Too much information, huh?"
Using magic, I lift her gently, carrying her inside.
Ascending the stairs, I enter a bedroom, setting her down on the bed before leaving her to rest.
Returning to my own room, I finally check my notifications.
[Former Main Quest has been updated. Previous rewards calculated—awarding player 30,000 WP.] [New Main Quest assigned. Please review.**]
[Quests:]
Main Quest: Sour the Multiverse
Objective 1: Reach a collective stat total of 50,000 (WIS does not count) to advance to the Immortal Realm.
Objective 2: Travel to other worlds. (Repeatable: WP rewards based on world's realm level.)
Sub-Quest: Together We Are Strong
Build the strongest Familia. (Reward: Free Travel Crystal + 5,000 WP)
I disregard the sub-quest, eyes locked on the main goal.
"What the hell... how am I supposed to do that?!"
"Jarvis!"