For today's summoning, Faen had deliberately bathed and changed into clean clothes as a sign of respect.
Under the watchful gazes of Furina and Robin, he took a deep breath and opened his system panel.
Focusing his thoughts on the radiant Intertwined Fate, he selected [Summon].
The same interface that had appeared when he summoned Robin unfolded before him.
A shooting star streaked across a virtual night sky. Its glow rose from an unremarkable blue, climbing higher and higher—until it burst into a dazzling, brilliant gold.
Another gold. Damn.
A golden magic circle rapidly expanded across the floor of the room, intricate runes flowing within it, emanating a sacred and overwhelming presence.
A gentle yet blinding radiance filled the entire space. Thankfully, the windows and doors had been tightly sealed in advance—none of this unusual light leaked outside.
Within the glow, a slender figure slowly emerged.
When the magic circle's light finally faded, a breathtaking young woman with black hair and black eyes stood quietly before the three of them.
She possessed the face of an angel and the figure of a temptress. Her long, silky black hair cascaded to her waist like the finest satin.
"Tifa Lockhart. It's a pleasure to meet you."
She smiled, her voice as clear and soothing as spring water.
"Welcome to the Focalors Familia," Faen said first, genuine joy in his smile.
"Welcome, Tifa!"
Furina excitedly rushed forward, grabbing Tifa's hands and pulling her toward her room.
"Come, come! I'll engrave your Falna!"
The happiness of gaining a new family member even made her forget that engraving a Falna required drawing blood.
Watching the two disappear behind the door, Robin stepped beside Faen and asked softly, "You know her?"
She knew that everyone Faen summoned came from distant memories of his former life.
"Of course I do."
Faen's lips curved upward uncontrollably, his eyes shining with the light of a dream fulfilled.
"She was my childhood goddess—Tifa."
"Oh? Childhood goddess?"
Robin's eyes narrowed slightly, lake-green irises shimmering. Her tone revealed nothing.
Faen's survival instincts kicked in instantly.
He turned, took her hand gracefully, and performed a polite hand-kiss gesture with utmost sincerity.
"Of course, Miss Robin, you're my goddess too."
Robin pulled her hand back with a soft huff, though she couldn't quite suppress her smile.
Of course, she was genuinely happy about their new companion as well.
With Tifa joining, her skill [Harmonic Convergence] would grow even stronger.
The more companions there were, the greater the team's growth bonus.
...
Soon, Furina and Tifa returned from the room.
Tifa displayed the parchment bearing her newly engraved status for Faen and Robin to see.
She showed it openly, without hesitation.
Among everyone present, there were no secrets.
Even Tifa, just summoned moments ago—had naturally stepped into this absolute trust.
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[Name: Tifa Lockhart]
[Race: Human]
[Level: Lv.1]
Abilities:
[Strength: I0]
[Endurance: I0]
[Dexterity: I0]
[Agility: I0]
[Magic: I0]
Magic:
[Meteor Feathers]
Type: Enhancement Magic - Non-Attribute - Ultra-Short Chant.
Effect: With a minimal incantation, pure non-attribute magic wraps around the limbs like the trailing flames of a meteor, greatly enhancing close-combat strikes.
Chant: "Shine."
Skills:
[Battle Aura Release]
Effect: Instantly unleashes latent vitality and magic power within the body, entering a state of full capability burst.
[Combat Rhythm]
Effect: As battle continues, gradually increases attack speed and Dexterity.
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One magic spell and two skills.
For a newly blessed Lv.1 adventurer, this starting configuration could not merely be described as excellent—it was luxurious.
The vast majority of adventurers began as Lv.1 with no magic or skills at all.
Even the fated child of the original story, Bell Cranel, had started that way.
Some adventurers reached high levels and still possessed neither magic nor skills.
That alone showed how rare such abilities were.
And Tifa's set was not only plentiful, it was high quality. Every element fit her identity as a martial artist perfectly, brimming with potential.
With a new companion, the atmosphere of the Focalors Familia grew livelier than ever.
The original plan had been to take Tifa to the Guild to register as an adventurer and then immediately enter the Dungeon so she could adapt to this world's combat rhythm as quickly as possible.
However, an unexpected piece of news forced Faen to put that plan on hold.
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Early the next morning, a young huntress from the Artemis Familia arrived at their residence with news: their goddess would soon be leading her Familia out of Orario.
The Artemis Familia was always like this—like the wind. Most of their time was spent traveling beyond Orario, hunting and guarding forgotten corners of the world.
Their stay in Orario was only a brief respite.
This time, they hadn't even remained for a full week.
Orario was divided into eight great districts radiating from Babel Tower, each connected to the outside world through a grand city gate.
Beneath one such towering gate, Faen and the others came to see the Artemis Familia off.
Under the massive archway, the members of the Artemis Familia were making their final preparations.
Their gear was simple and practical—longbows slung across their backs, quivers and short blades at their waists, expressions firm with a hunter's aura.
Seeing the entire Focalors Familia come to send them off, especially noticing the newly joined Tifa—Artemis smiled warmly.
It meant that her friend Furina and her Familia had already found their footing in this complicated city and were steadily growing stronger.
"Artemis, you have to write to me often," Furina said, holding Artemis's hand tightly, her mismatched eyes filled with reluctance.
Over the past few days, while Faen and Robin fought in the Dungeon, Furina had frequently visited the pure-hearted goddess out of boredom.
Though their personalities were vastly different, the two goddesses had unexpectedly hit it off, forming a deep friendship.
After all, who could truly dislike Furina's innocent charm?
Artemis gently stroked Furina's hair and promised softly that she would write about her travels beyond the city.
Farewells always carried a trace of sadness.
But off to the side, a half-elf girl from the Artemis Familia, Lante—kept shooting exaggerated glances at Faen, her eyes brimming with unmistakable hints and playful implication.
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