NOVEL WEB Chapter 11: CH 11
A wave of heat coursed through Su Hai's body as Hestia's divine blood settled into his back. The warmth was intense yet fleeting, leaving a sense of renewal in its wake. Moments later, Hestia removed the prepared sheet of parchment from his back, which now displayed his newly granted stats.
"Name: Su Hai"
• Strength: I0
• Endurance: I0
• Dexterity: I0
• Agility: I0
• Magic: I0
• Skills: [ ], [ ], [ ]
Hestia looked at the parchment and nodded with a smile, seemingly unfazed by the all-zero stats. After all, every new adventurer started the same way.
"Alright, Ahai! From now on, you're officially a member of the Hestia Familia!"
Her joyful tone was filled with pride as she handed the parchment to Su Hai, who took it with a faint smile. While his stats might be ordinary, the real advantage was the Falna itself—the blessing that would allow him to rapidly grow stronger by hunting monsters in the dungeon.
Just as Su Hai was considering his plans to head into the dungeon the next day—
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, Host! You have completed a hidden mission: Join the Hestia Familia and receive the Goddess' Blessing."
"Reward: A 4-Star Golden Egg!"
Su Hai's eyes widened as a shimmering, star-marked golden egg appeared within his System Space.
Hidden Missions – A System Bonus
"System, what's this hidden mission about?"
The system's voice echoed in his mind, calmly explaining:
"In each trial world, certain key individuals possess hidden tasks. By fulfilling their specific conditions, the host unlocks hidden rewards. Unlike regular Golden Eggs, these rewards are more powerful but also harder to trigger. Completing them depends on both your actions and a bit of luck."
Su Hai's lips curved into a smirk.
"So I got lucky this time, huh? Let's see what a 4-Star Golden Egg has to offer."
A Misunderstanding, Hestia-Style
Before he could focus on his prize, Hestia's voice broke through his thoughts.
"Ahai, you're really that happy to be my Familia member? Aw, as your goddess, I'm so proud!"
With tears of joy sparkling in her eyes, Hestia threw herself onto Su Hai's back, hugging him tightly.
Su Hai blinked in surprise, feeling the warmth of her small yet undeniably curvy frame pressed against him. Coughing lightly, he gently pulled her arms away.
"Ahem… Hestia, where am I sleeping tonight?"
He needed some privacy—after all, he had a 4-Star Golden Egg to open.
Hestia's Offer (and Hephaestus' Intervention)
"Oh, right! You don't have a place to stay yet."
Hestia tapped her chin in thought before flashing a mischievous smile.
"Then you can sleep in my room! It's a special privilege for my first Familia member~!"
Su Hai opened his mouth to protest, but before he could respond—
Knock knock.
A familiar voice called from outside the door.
"Hestia, is the ceremony finished? I've prepared a room for your new child to stay in."
It was Hephaestus, her timing impeccable.
Su Hai let out a quiet sigh of relief, inwardly thankful that the situation hadn't escalated further. He quickly stepped toward the door and opened it.
A Brief Exchange with Hephaestus
"Thank you, Hephaestus-sama, for preparing a room for me."
As he followed her down the hallway, Su Hai added with a smile:
"By the way, you and Hestia seem really close. You must be great friends."
Hearing this, Hephaestus paused for a moment, her gaze distant as if recalling a memory.
"Yes… Despite her flaws, Hestia is a dear friend. Just… take care of her, alright?"
Su Hai nodded without hesitation.
"Of course. After all, Familia should support each other."
Moments later, they arrived at the guest room. It was modest but comfortable, with a clean bed, a wooden dresser, and a small window overlooking the city.
"Alright, this will be your room. Rest well, Su Hai."
With a brief nod, Hephaestus turned and left, leaving Su Hai alone.
The 4-Star Golden Egg – A New Summoning
As soon as the door clicked shut, Su Hai wasted no time.
"System, use the 4-Star Golden Egg!"
The moment he gave the command, the air in the room shifted.
A golden magic circle appeared on the floor, intricate patterns glowing brightly as an intense energy filled the air. Su Hai's pulse quickened in anticipation.
Then—
"Excuse me… are you my Master?"
A soft yet mature voice echoed through the room. The air shimmered as a woman emerged from the summoning circle—
A figure wrapped in a dark purple bodysuit, with long violet hair flowing down her back. Her striking violet eyes gazed at Su Hai with a calm, yet slightly curious expression.
Su Hai's heart skipped a beat as he recognized her immediately—
"Medusa… the Heroic Spirit from the Fate series."
As if to confirm the bond, a red Command Seal appeared on the back of Su Hai's right hand, marking him as her Master.
For a moment, Su Hai could only stare in astonishment.
"This is… more incredible than I expected."
The Golden Egg System had not only granted him legendary weapons like the Sword of Oath Victory—
But now, he could summon Heroic Spirits as companions as well.
The Next Day – A Dungeon Beckons
Morning arrived faster than expected. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the window as Su Hai rose from bed, already filled with anticipation.
After a quick wash and change of clothes, he made his way downstairs, where he unexpectedly encountered Hephaestus again.
"Off to the dungeon this early?" she asked, slightly surprised.
"Yeah, I've always been curious about what the dungeon's like. Figured I'd check it out as soon as possible."
Hephaestus chuckled softly.
"Careful down there. The dungeon may seem simple at first, but it holds more dangers than most newcomers realize."
Su Hai nodded, appreciating her concern.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine."
After all—
With the Falna, the Golden Egg System, and now a Heroic Spirit Servant at his side—
How could he not be?