Outer Gods invade, stuff them all into your equipment inventory.

Unbeknownst to Sean, at this moment, in a luxurious villa in the heart of the settlement...

A beautiful woman is opening her computer and looking up information about Sean.

The document, spanning over forty pages, meticulously listed almost every traceable detail of Sean's life from birth to the present.

From his birth certificate, parents' information, early education records, report cards, and interpersonal relationships...

Even his spending habits over the years and his only mediation record of a conflict with someone were thoroughly investigated.

Soft light spilled into the spacious and luxurious study, illuminating the woman's radiant profile.

She was Ye Wanqing.

Now, she has taken off her association uniform and is wearing a set of high-quality silk loungewear.

Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, which made her look less capable and more gentle.

On the desk where the computer is placed, there is a steaming cup of coffee.

It's not the kind of artificially synthesized "coffee" you usually see.

Instead, it is made from real coffee beans hand-picked from carefully cultivated coffee trees, freshly ground and brewed.

With land becoming increasingly scarce, the natural agricultural products that can be grown on that land are becoming increasingly precious.

A small jar of pure, natural coffee beans can be more valuable than a piece of high-quality equipment.

Even a C-rank hero wouldn't be able to obtain it without some power or influence.

This cup of coffee represents far more than just a beverage; it's a symbol of status and social class.

Ye Wanqing's slender fingers slowly caressed the warm cup.

The rich aroma of coffee filled her nostrils.

"Sean, sixteen years old, both his parents are C-rank heroes. Six years ago, when the monster nest No. K3698 broke out, he was ordered to enter the monster nest to deal with the accident. After that, they both disappeared and are suspected to be dead."

"Having never awakened any special abilities to become a hero over the years, and with average academic performance..."

"Enter the Hero Association at 10:00 AM to obtain the F-rank Hero Badge."

"What was displayed at the time was a special ability to gather energy and manifest it into a throwing knife-like weapon for long-range attacks, which is suspected to be agile type heroes."

"The dimensional battlefield erupted at 10:50, and Sean rushed to the dimensional battlefield to join the battle."

"Return to the Hero Association at 3 PM to receive the E-rank Hero Badge."

"This time, he displayed a powerful burst of strength technique, possessing the characteristics of a strength-based hero..."

After leaving the Hero Association at 5 p.m., Sean headed to the Hero Market.

"I bought a beginner's wilderness outfit, and... a gel slime corpse?"

She put down her cup, leaned back slightly, and settled into the comfortable leather chair.

"According to the data, it took him less than five hours to go from being certified as an F-rank hero to being certified as an E-rank hero."

"During this process, he only participated in one dimensional battle."

She picked up her coffee again and took another small sip.

"Theoretically speaking, it is possible to upgrade from a level 0 hero to a level 10 hero."

"But in practice... it's simply impossible!"

If the upgrade from level 0 hero to level 10 hero is achieved by defeating Fallen Demons.

The number of enemies that need to be killed exceeds 13,000.

How could a newly promoted rookie hero achieve such a terrifying number of kills in such a short time?

Impossible, absolutely impossible for anyone to do that.

At least in a small place like Settlement Thirteen, it would be impossible for anyone to do that.

Although Ye Wanqing is just an ordinary person, her family background is anything but ordinary.

She comes from a family of heroes.

Her grandfather was a B-rank hero, and her father surpassed him to become an A-rank hero. Among her ancestors was an S-rank hero.

She has seen many geniuses and heroes since she was a child.

However, even the most talented hero she had ever seen could not have done this.

"So...the matter is quite obvious..."

Ye Wanqing's gaze fell on a faint red lipstick mark on the rim of the cup, and a smile appeared on her face—

"This Sean is a cunning boy."

"His awakening to become a hero is not today."

"He had already awakened a long time ago."

After all, Sean's parents were both C-rank heroes. With such excellent genes, he shouldn't have waited until he was sixteen to awaken his powers.

"However, he has kept the fact that he has awakened all these years hidden."

"We didn't make a fuss, nor did we go to the artificial monster's lair for training."

"I raised my hero level to level nine or higher by training at home all by myself."

"That's why the information says that Sean rarely goes out and is probably a homebody."

Her eyes held a wisdom that seemed to have seen through everything.

"What a ruthless character!"

Ye Wanqing's fingers unconsciously drew circles on the table.

While it's possible to increase a hero's experience through self-training, the process is quite slow.

Most new heroes, after awakening, will be eager to go to the artificial demon cave for practical training, which will help them improve their strength faster.

Improving through tedious self-training is tantamount to asceticism.

Doing this requires not only strong self-discipline and patience, but also a long-term plan for the future.

"At least among the people I know, very few can do that..."

Ye Wanqing gently swirled the coffee cup, watching the little coffee remaining at the bottom of the cup swirl around.

"Hiding his strength, lying low for years, enduring the pressure of his peers surpassing him one by one, silently accumulating the most basic knowledge..."

"Just so I can make a name for myself at the crucial moment."

"What an amazing guy!"

Ye Wanqing's smile deepened, her eyes revealing no trace of admiration for Sean.

She admires intelligent people, especially those who know how to be patient and patient.

Such people are often able to go further.

Just like her.

"It seems I'll need to give him a gift next time we meet..."

"I remember there's a green-quality necklace in the vault; Sean will definitely love this gift."

Accessory items, especially necklaces, often have greater value than other weapons and equipment.

Many brave warriors spend their entire lives and still struggle to collect a complete set of accessory equipment.

"This can be considered my investment in him."

Ye Wanqing's family has a long history, with strong individuals emerging in every generation, making it a family of warriors.

Ironically, despite being the rightful heir of the family, she did not become a hero.

"How can the heir of a family of heroes be an ordinary person?"

For her, this was the biggest crisis.

Three years ago, Ye Wanqing came to the Hero Association in the thirteenth gathering place as a receptionist.

Her goal was to find a "seed" with enough potential to be worth investing in.

"Since I cannot become a hero myself, then cultivating and binding a future strongman becomes the best solution to break the deadlock."

"Strength is not only the special abilities of a hero; extraordinary wisdom and vision are also forms of strength."

Sean comes from a respectable family, is patient, thoughtful, and resilient.

"It's definitely my best choice."

For the past three years, she has observed many new heroes as a receptionist.

Many of them are exceptionally talented and have excellent backgrounds, but they always fall short of expectations.

It wasn't until Sean appeared that her eyes lit up.

"Besides, Sean is indeed good-looking."

Although I'm a bit young, it doesn't matter.

"I don't rule out relationships between older women and younger men."

Ye Wanqing was very confident in her looks and her methods.

"If Sean is truly outstanding, what good would it do me to marry him?"

A powerful and exceptionally talented marriage partner is enough to silence the vast majority of people in the family.

Ye Wanqing drank the last bit of coffee left in her cup in one gulp.

"Feelings can be cultivated, and interests can be bound together. As long as he is smart enough, he should know how to choose."

From an ordinary hero to the son-in-law of a family of heroes.

This is a multiple-choice question.