In this crossover anime/manga series, my romantic choices in my head are a bit strange.

Tiona said casually as she fastened her belt. ●Despite her flushed and dazed face, her words were strangely candid:

"It was a little strange at first, but the feeling afterwards... it's really addictive! No wonder so many people like this kind of thing!"

Compared to her sister's carefree attitude, Tione's expression was much more complicated. After all, Tione had only licked her lips; she was the main wielder of the spear, Kobayashi! She was still not skilled enough, and her throat couldn't catch the scalding liquid. After a slight cough, it was forced out, and the white liquid was thickened and spread everywhere, from her hair, chocolate-colored skin, and abnormally flushed cheeks to her breasts, all covered with white, sticky residue.

"Sister~ Why aren't you saying anything?"

Tiona leaned closer to Tione, a mischievous grin spreading across her face as she scrutinized her burning red cheeks.

"Are you still reminiscing? You're such a jerk, I can't even stand that!"

"Tiona!" Tione suddenly looked up and glared at her sister. "Shut up! This kind of thing... you try doing it next time if you dare!"

The two sisters bickered and played, their voices echoing through the jungle, as they dressed, wiped away all traces, and then the three of them prepared to return home.

The process of returning to the surface from the underground city went much more smoothly than Lin Tian had expected.

Although he encountered some unsuspecting monsters on his way from the 17th floor to the 1st floor, those low-level monsters posed no threat whatsoever to Lin Tian, ​​whose skills had been honed through numerous battles. He returned to the ground almost without any obstacles.

"Are you really not coming back to the Astrea Familia with me?" Lin Tian asked.

"Although I said I'd go with you... there's no point in going now, is there?" Tiona chuckled, patting Lin Tian's shoulder. "We haven't moved our clans yet. To be honest, we don't really believe you can convince Lady Kali."

"If you want to lure us into your clan for a shameless life, you'd better show us your skills, young man!"

"I'm not..."

Lin Tian was about to refute, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that what Tiona said might very well come true.

She's so perceptive!

"Alright." Lin Tian shrugged, agreeing with them. "But this is your last excuse. Once I've convinced your Lady Kali, you won't have any other reasons left, will you?"

"Of course! We are very trustworthy!"

"You weren't this trustworthy when you were relaying Ais's message..." Lin Tian muttered to himself, waved to the two sisters, and returned to the Astrea Familia's base. After so many unexpected twists and turns, Zhu Xi and the other two should have already received their favors. Moreover, his recent romantic encounters were clearly related to his skill, 'Pink King,' and he wanted to confirm with Astrea what level his attributes had reached!

As he pushed open the door to the family's living room, a burst of lively laughter and chatter greeted him.

In the main hall of the clan, Joo-hee, Soo-yi, and Philwiss were sitting together on the sofa, chatting with the other members of the clan. Joo-hee had a faint blush on her face, her eyes were somewhat evasive, and her hands were occasionally twisting together, making her seem a little uncomfortable. Philwiss and Soo-yi, on the other hand, looked much more cheerful, chatting and laughing with the others.

"Mr. Lin Tian!"

Phil Weiss was the first to notice Lin Tian as he walked in. She immediately jumped up from the sofa and ran to him, exclaiming, "You're finally back!"

"Yes, I'm back, Philweis. Did you get bullied?"

"N-nothing... Everyone in the clan is such a kind person!"

Phil Weiss was a little shy. It's just that they always ask her those kinds of questions, like, "Is Mr. Lin Tian very domineering at night?" "Is he interested in girls with small breasts?" "Does he have a uniform play fetish?" "Who's on top between him and Captain Kaguya..." She could let the first three slide, but how was she supposed to know the last one?!

As for Song Yi, she was the one explaining what Phil Weiss couldn't say, and she seemed to get along well with the gossipy members of the clan.

Lin Tian smiled and ruffled Fei'erweisi's hair: "Looks like you've successfully accepted the favor?"

"Ok!"

Han Songyi, who was chatting on the other side, heard the exchange and nodded:

"Lady Astraea has bestowed upon us great favors. However, Sister Joo-hee possesses an all-around healing skill, while I..."

Her eyes dimmed slightly. The favor she had just received wouldn't have the power to improve her; any further improvement would require her own effort.

"It's alright, Song Yi. Kindness is enough!"

With him around, what's there to fear? The only remaining concern is just how much the Pink King can improve.

"But you two get along quite well!"

"Of course! We can't let you down, Brother Lin!"

Zhu Xi remained at the back, head bowed, her blush deepening. Lin Tian noticed her unusual expression and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, but he couldn't ask directly now and could only suppress his doubts for the time being.

"By the way, where is Lady Astrea?" Lin Tian looked around but didn't see the goddess.

“Lady Astraea is in her bedroom on the second floor,” a member of the Familia replied. “She said if you come back, go directly to her.”

"okay, I get it."

Lin Tian nodded and then walked towards the second floor.

As Lin Tian passed by Joo-hee, he heard her mutter in a very low voice, "Um... welcome back..."

Lin Tian was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on his lips:

"Yes, I'm back."

Lin Tian walked up the steps, preparing to go to Astrea to update his current ability values.

Chapter 92 Fully informed

Lin Tian walked up the stairs to the second floor and came to the familiar door. He took a deep breath and then gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Astraea's gentle and steady voice came from inside the door.

Lin Tian pushed open the door and saw the blonde goddess sitting behind the large desk as usual, holding an ancient book that gleamed faintly in her hands. Her long, golden hair, shining like gold, shone brightly, and her eyes wandered between the pages. Hearing the knock, she looked up and, seeing Lin Tian enter, a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

She wore a simple white robe with a dark blue outer garment, revealing a glimpse of her delicate collarbone at the neckline. Her radiant beauty, so different from that of a human, made Lin Tian's heart race; even this seasoned driver couldn't help but be momentarily captivated. ...Well, more than just a moment!

Who wouldn't like such a beautiful goddess? But she is his benefactor who gave him great power and was willing to expend divine blood to help him awaken. Although skills are also part of him and there's nothing wrong with using skills, it just doesn't feel right to use skills to increase affection.

He wanted to use his other abilities to make her like him!

Hearing the door open, Astraea looked up, and when she saw that it was Lin Tian, ​​a gentle smile appeared on her lips:

"You're back? Looks like you've had a great time."

She could still smell the lingering scent on Lin Tian, ​​knowing he had gone to test his skills. However, since Lin Tian was going to the entertainment district, she didn't need to worry that he was using force.

Why is Astrea, as both the goddess of justice and the goddess of infancy, so accustomed to the Pleasure District? Firstly, beyond these two divine aspects, she also symbolizes a part of order. The very existence of the Pleasure District indicates that adventurers need a place to vent their frustrations. The Pleasure District hasn't caused significant disruption to Orario's order, so she doesn't mind. Secondly, there's the issue of safety. Unlike normal modern society, those who frequent the Pleasure District are members of their respective clans, with the powerful clan Ishtar in charge. Diseases and dangers related to this area are nonexistent; both sides simply engage in friendly 'discussions' about it.

"It went fairly smoothly."

Lin Tian walked to the desk and knelt down on one knee in front of Astraea. "I met two interesting guys, but the duel with the Sword Maiden has fallen through."

"Lin Tian, ​​there's no need to be so reserved." Astraea shook her head helplessly, gesturing for Lin Tian to stand up. She closed the book in her hand, her star-like eyes sweeping over Lin Tian. "Those two 'interesting fellows'... they're probably not men, right?"

"Lady Astraea is truly... insightful."

Lin Tian stood up as instructed and gave the goddess an awkward smile.

"Don't worry about it. If you look closely, quite a few things have happened to you..."

She noticed Lin Tian's attire; in fact, it would be more accurate to say she was blind not to. Looking at the Spider Lily sword at his waist, she thought to herself: "No wonder he's a man with three skills; his adventure in Orario is destined to be full of twists and turns!"

"Then, explain to me why the match against Fiora was canceled?"

"Uh... that's how it is."

Lin Tian had already decided on the way that since he was a member of the Astrea Familia, he could tell his main god everything except about the time travel. After all, he hadn't done anything wrong; Ais had taken the initiative to pounce on him! That's how he described it. At the same time, he also told her about the Tione sisters.

"That swordswoman, to repay your guidance and because she had fallen in love with you, unknowingly had relations with you, and even concealed the mark from Loki, which enraged him..."

"Suddenly, an Amazonian sister, captivated by your charm, pestered you to become her disciple, even offering her body as half of the initiation ceremony..."

Astraea stared at him, a hint of speechlessness flashing in her star-like eyes. "I allowed you to embellish, but I didn't tell you to spout nonsense!"

You think you can just offer yourself to Loki after a single contest? What are you thinking? Other girls get along just fine with Loki, and you think a naive young girl would hide herself after only a few meetings with you? If I believed you, it would be an insult to my divine wisdom!

"Humph!"

Astraea scoffed, "You child, you've only been an adventurer for a few days, and you're already making advances on other girls? Isn't that a bit too fast?"

"Well... men..." Lin Tian scratched his head, his smile a little awkward, his heart pounding with unease. Although he believed he hadn't crossed any lines and Astraea wouldn't be annoyed with him, what if she did? A scolding was inevitable! Sigh.

Astraea sighed deeply, but miraculously, she didn't dwell on the issue too much. Instead, she spoke of someone Lin Tian had mentioned:

"Kali? That bloodthirsty fellow is a real nuisance."

A rare hint of disgust flickered in her gentle eyes. The gods of the lower realms seemed unconnected, with no apparent link in mythology, but they had all resided in the divine realm for countless millennia, intimately familiar with each one. Kali was one of the many gods she disliked. Similarly, the other party also disapproved of her!

"If I were to try to persuade you, I definitely wouldn't succeed. I believe you're a smart man, Lin Tian. So, you're going to use your abilities?"

Lin Tian nodded:

"That's right! Will Lady Astrea stop me?"

"Stop? Why?"

Astraea countered with a question. She thought for a moment and understood why Lin Tian had asked that question:

"You think I'm averse to this kind of mind-manipulation skill? As a goddess of justice?"

"...Well, I see. Lady Astrea has such discerning eyes!"

He praised it again.

"Really," Astraea smiled helplessly, looking tenderly at the child who was now part of her familia, "What do you think skills are?"

"The ability to manifest grace is a manifestation of a person's own characteristics."

"There is inherent inequality among people. Blindly pursuing so-called 'ordinary' methods to solve all problems is not an act of compassion for others, but rather an unrealistic and arrogant idealism."

"Those who possess superhuman strength are the 'heroes,' capable of doing what ordinary people cannot."

Lin Tian seemed to be deep in thought. "Do what you can with what you have," as the saying goes, and that's the essence of Astraea's philosophy.

"So, can I use it on Lady Astrea too?"

"...No, this is the only exception!"

The gentle, naive goddess blushed instantly, turning her head away nervously and closing her eyes: "No, I won't look! If, if it's my lover, this is too much!"

"To pursue my love is like in the stories: crossing straits, conquering kingdoms, overcoming countless trials, and then..."

You're such a hypocrite!

Chapter Ninety-Three: Ability Update

After the interlude ended, Astraea, having expressed her longing for her ideal lover, returned to her usual style.

"So... Lin Tian, ​​you must remember. You are now a member of the Astrea Familia, my child. No matter what you do outside, as long as you don't violate the Familia's beliefs or harm innocent people, I will always stand by your side."

She stepped forward like a gentle elder, softly patted Lin Tian's head, and said with a smile:

"Go lie down on the bed now? I'll update your stats." "Ah... okay, sure."

Lin Tian obediently lay on the bed. Astraea walked to the bedside, her fair and slender fingers gently touching the lines on Lin Tian's back, biting her fingertip to squeeze out a drop of blood, and then gently pressing it onto the strong muscles of Lin Tian's back.

With a burst of warm golden light, Lin Tian felt a warm power seep into his body along her fingertips. The divine script on his back also slowly changed, eventually condensing into a piece of paper that recorded his various data.

Lin Tian Power: H-210

Endurance: G-260

Dexterity: I-90

Agile: H-180

Magic:I-150

Magic: Tyrannosaurus Rex Skills: ...

A hint of surprise flickered across Astraea's face, her star-like eyes shifting slightly beneath her eyelids. If Lin Tian's skill was real, he couldn't train through the dungeon, which meant...

"Your basic stats have improved remarkably. Strength, durability, dexterity, agility... every stat has seen a significant increase. Durability, in particular, has increased by a rate approaching what some adventurers accumulate over six months." "Looks like you've been with more than one woman?"

Astraea handed the data to Lin Tian, ​​and he immediately understood why she had said those words. The values ​​were increasing too fast! Only two days had passed, and all attributes except magic power had increased by nearly 100 points, with stamina reaching 260. They were already halfway to obtaining the 'Great Achievement' and advancing to level 2!

At this rate, his ability stats will soon break through the limit, reaching level 2, a level many ordinary adventurers can't achieve in their entire lives—several times faster than Bell in the original story. No, if he puts in the effort, he might even break through the limit today!

"Let's be clear first. Lin Tian, ​​all your ability points were obtained through women. Do you have any clues about why the growth rates of your ability points are inconsistent?" Astraea asked. She had already left the bedside and returned to her desk with her swaying, fair steps.

"A clue...?"

The clues are actually quite simple.

In Orario, an adventurer's abilities are updated based on their actions. Entering dungeons to fight monsters and frequently using magic will increase magic power, exceeding the limits of dodging attacks will enhance agility, and increasing the number of injuries and bleeding will increase durability... Since it's related to women, it's simply a matter of different 'processes' along the way. His strength is so high because when piloting the blonde swordswoman, the opponent ran out of strength in the latter half, so he actively piloted her, using his arms quite a bit; as for endurance, Lin Tian himself is gradually becoming stronger, and Zhu Xi and the others have become increasingly skilled after training, their grappling abilities are getting better and better—however, they've also become more sensitive, and their boasting has increased dramatically, so there's nothing seriously wrong with that.

Lin Tian didn't use 'Tyrant Dragon', so the increase in magic power was unrelated to that spell. It was likely due to the ever-present Charm Curse, which allowed him to easily engage in deeper conversations with the Orario members. If we consider it a balance point, then his dexterity is clearly lacking! Is it because his techniques aren't varied enough? No, upon closer inspection, perhaps it's because I always let the others take the initiative...

He lay there lazily, occasionally twitching, so he didn't really exercise his kidneys—which makes perfect sense!

"It seems you have an idea, that's good."

Astraea nodded slightly. Lin Tian's promotion method was different from that of ordinary people, and she paid close attention to it.