Chapter 211: Zeus's Theory and Return!
Of course Luke knew what Zeus was like in the mythology, but the Zeus he knew wasn't this world's Zeus.
Just thinking about this world's other deities made it clear - this world's God Zeus wouldn't be identical to the Zeus, King of Gods, from Luke's original world.
After all, he was once a great god who ruled Orario, a powerful deity who could suppress Loki and Freya - he must have had his unique qualities.
However...
'No matter how you look at it, this theory doesn't sound like something a proper god would say.'
After carefully considering 'Zeus's Theory', Luke's final conclusion was still 'it's hard to believe having a harem would help with getting stronger'.
'But looking at Bell, he doesn't seem to be lying. At least we can confirm this really is the philosophy Zeus taught him.'
'Wait... speaking of Bell...'
Suddenly, Luke thought of Bell, this world's protagonist.
Bell was the hero God Zeus personally raised to lead the next era.
He might also be Zeus's piece in his plan to return to Orario.
Whatever the reason, Bell's growth was crucial, and Luke even knew God Zeus later specifically asked God Hermes to help Bell.
Although Hermes's help for Bell was largely due to his own will, Luke wouldn't believe there wasn't any calculation from Zeus in it.
Since Bell's growth was so important, then having a harem as one of his core motivations for growth might...
Being his grandson, personally raised while having such crucial importance to the entire world, God Zeus shouldn't have deceived the white-haired boy.
In fact, if Luke hadn't appeared, Bell's growth rate would have been worthy of the title 'Child of the World'.
If you think about it that way...
'Maybe a harem really would help with getting stronger?'
Luke was hesitant.
On one hand was his doubt about this 'Zeus Theory' itself and skepticism about Zeus's image in the mythology he knew.
But on the other hand was Bell, a living example right before his eyes.
After thinking for a while, Luke finally couldn't reach a suitable conclusion.
So he could only keep this matter in mind.
With thoughts of 'I'll understand if I get a chance to verify it' and 'if it's true... there's no harm in trying', Luke ended his contemplation and looked back at Bell.
Luke's long silence had terrified the white-haired boy.
Keeping his head down and not daring to even look at Luke's expression, Bell naturally didn't know Luke had just been lost in thought.
He thought his words had angered his senior.
Having finally met his idol who had been very kind to him, showing no airs and even affirming the youth's childish dream.
If those thoughtless words made Luke ignore him, Bell might regret it enough to want to die.
Bell kept his head down, barely holding back tears that were about to fall.
Just as the youth gathered his courage to raise his head and apologize, Luke spoke first.
"Thank you, Bell."
"Whether or not this method will work for me, I want to thank you for the suggestion."
Luke smiled and patted Bell's head, then said to him: "I'll try it if I get the chance."
Feeling the touch on his head and hearing Luke's words of thanks, Bell couldn't hold back his tears.
'I helped Luke-san!'
Being able to help his idol, help Orario's hero - this fact made Bell ecstatic.
This moment could be said to be the happiest in Bell's entire life.
...
Afterward, Luke and Bell briefly chatted about other things.
Mostly Bell continuously verifying various city rumors with Luke, the white-haired youth seemingly treating the process like listening to heroic tales, smiling non-stop.
The conversation didn't last too long, and soon Luke bid farewell to Bell under his reluctant gaze and returned to Loki Familia's side.
When Luke returned, the party was drawing to a close.
A drunk Bete had taken his offensive personality to the extreme.
Finally, after saying the words 'old hag' to Riveria, he was thoroughly tied up by the High Elf who appeared unconcerned on the surface but actually cared very much about age.
An angry Riveria hung Bete at the tavern entrance, kicking his head in the process.
And so, the enjoyable party ended.
That night, Luke said goodbye to Loki and Finn, the three familia executives, and finally left the familia residence under Ais's reluctant gaze.
Finding a place with no people, Luke submitted his mission and returned to the Main God Space.
...
With a flash of white light, Luke once again stood in the familiar pure white small room.
When he came to his senses, the Main God Space's mission completion panel appeared before him.
[World: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon]
[Main Mission: Solo kill 5 Floor Boss level monsters, not all being 'Goliath'.]
[Mission Difficulty: C-Rank to B-Rank]
[Checking main mission completion status…]
[Main Mission Evaluation: Good]
[Ding—!]
[Detecting level-up mission, confirming completion status…]
[Level-up Mission: Explore the dungeon, requirement above 40 floors.]
[Mission Difficulty: C-Rank to B-Rank]
[Mission Progress: 58th Floor]
[Level-up Mission Evaluation: Excellent]
[Basic settlement complete.]
Luke looked at the content displayed on the settlement panel.
The low evaluation for the main mission was within his expectations.
The minimum passing standard for this mission should be 4 Goliaths plus 1 monster around Goliath's level, such as rare species, enhanced/strengthened species, or treasure guardians.
Luke calculated the monsters in his mission should be 3 Goliaths, 1 Amphisbaena, and 1 Udaeus.
That is, 3 Floor Bosses from the 17th floor, 1 from the 27th floor, and 1 from the 37th floor.
Actually, Luke rarely killed monsters of this level alone.
Always teaming up with Ais and later adding Ryuu, under these circumstances most powerful monsters were killed in a team.
Among these 5 monsters, Amphisbaena and Udaeus were bonus points.
However, Luke stayed in this world for far too long, resulting in losing one level of reward due to time.
From passing plus bonus to excellent, then reduced to good due to time factors.
Fortunately Luke only stayed for 9 years; if he had stayed another year, 10 years would have meant losing two levels of reward.
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