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Ryoji
Lv.1
Power: I (31) → H (121)
Endurance: I (27) → H (101)
Dexterity: I (48) → H (189)
Agility: I (55) → G (223)
Magic Power: I (4) → I (47)
Magic:
Skill:
[Ten Years of Sharpening a Sword]
- Unyielding; can continue to fight even with near-fatal injuries.
- Pursuing the final boundary, when fighting with a sword, can maximize the potential as a swordsman.
...
"...This is completely not slowing down at all!"
Loki read the brand-new ability values carefully and couldn't help but shout.
"I've been cooped up in the Dungeon for the past few days, leaving early every morning and coming back late at night. Based on the enhancement ratio, it should be quite normal, right?"
Ryoji held the parchment and didn't feel anything unusual, even feeling quite dissatisfied that his Magic Power had only increased by about 40 points.
"This is not normal at all!" Loki's emotions seemed to be a bit out of control; her face contorted.
"An ordinary Adventurer would take at least a month to reach this level, but you only took four days! Iya!"
Although he was indeed active in the mid-level area, and his growth speed was certainly fast, being this fast was quite unreasonable, almost ten times that of a typical Adventurer! He was diligent, no doubt, but the increase in ability values wasn't something that could be achieved just by hard work.
There were others in Loki Familia who were just as diligent as him, such as the "Sword Princess" Ais.
Ais was even more dedicated than Ryoji; she often locked herself in the Dungeon for a week without coming out. However, that was because she was too strong and frequently entered the deep floors.
In terms of leveling intensity, the two were completely on par.
"Is it really because of this Skill?"
Loki looked at the bottom of Ryoji's back, focusing on the Skill called [Ten Years of Sharpening a Sword]. This Skill had two effects: "Unyielding" and "Pursuing the Final Boundary."
Skills with multiple effects are not uncommon; while the effect of "Unyielding" is brave, it doesn't break the rules. Thus, the problem likely lies with the second effect, "Pursuing the Final Boundary."
"Are you saying that the effect of 'Pursuing the Final Boundary' allows me to maintain a high rate of increase? This must be pretty much it; maximizing the potential as a swordsman specifically means allowing you to rapidly enhance various abilities."
She hadn't paid attention before, but now that she thought about it, this effect was essentially an increase in growth rate!
This was definitely a super rare Skill!
'It made sense.' Ryoji pondered silently in his heart.
His potential was certainly strong, but that should be limited to swordsmanship. As for how strong his physical training was, he didn't actually know himself.
After all, he had initially chosen the "sword" icon, but he couldn't understand whether this icon represented sword technique or swordsman. However, based on the current situation, the Skill [Ten Years of Sharpening a Sword] leaned more towards tapping into his potential as a swordsman.
Ryoji clenched his fist, feeling quite satisfied with the increase in ability values.
He had a very strong sense of control over his body, so he could feel that his power had significantly improved, with an efficiency that was astonishing, increasing by about 20-30% compared to before receiving Blessing(Falna).
Although the increase in Magic Power was smaller, it was also steadily rising.
"Listen, this is undoubtedly a very rare cheating Skill. You must not speak of it lightly, or it will definitely bring a lot of trouble. Not every god in Orario is as understanding as we!"
"Don't worry, I understand."
"Good."
Loki was indeed quite relieved; she could tell that Ryoji was keeping his mouth tightly shut about his secret. However, she still felt the need to remind him.
"It hasn't appeared yet…" After Ryoji left, Loki muttered softly.
Although she was indeed very tolerant of the children in her Familia and didn't force Ryoji to reveal his secret, Loki also had other expectations for him.
For example, training him as a special trump card against Freya.
She must say that she was really looking forward to such a scene; just imagining it made her heart race, and a pleasant feeling surged within her.
...
The day after the ability values were updated, Ryoji did not rush to the Dungeon.
"Eh? Ryoji, are you resting today?"
After having breakfast together in the cafeteria, Ryoji returned to the courtyard to continue practicing his sword in silence.
He had bought a new katana, which was similar in weight and feel to the Vrring sword, using it for his daily morning training while also concealing the existence of the Vrring sword.
As Tiona passed by the courtyard, she blinked, thinking she had seen wrong, and after a while, she joyfully rushed over.
"Hmm, I was thinking about finding teammates." Ryoji continued his sword training while answering Tiona's question.
"Finding teammates?!" Tiona's eyes lit up immediately.
"Right, I want to level up on the 13th Floor, but I can't go in alone, so I'm looking for a capable teammate."
"I-I-I!"
Tiona raised her hand eagerly, her face blooming with a sunflower-like radiant smile.
"I just happen to not have to keep watch anymore, and I'm Lv.5, I am very strong, and familiar with the 13th Floor!"
"It's precisely because you're Lv.5 that I don't want to team up with you." A cold voice came through.
Tiona was instantly frozen into an ice sculpture with a "kacha" sound.
Teaming up with a Lv.5 would turn a somewhat challenging game into an invincible speed run. If every time they encountered a strong enemy, Tiona rushed in and defeated the monsters before Ryoji could even try, he wouldn't gain any experience at all.
"I want to find a Mage." Ryoji paused for a moment, thinking, and then added. "Preferably a Mage who can use healing Magic. Do you have anyone in mind?"
It was best to choose teammates from the same Familia.
Teaming up with members from different Familias could easily lead to disputes over loot distribution, causing conflict between the two Familias.
"Um…"
Tiona let out a whimper of grievance, feeling a bit heartbroken.
Not only had he rejected her invitation to team up, but he was also asking her for recommendations, putting her in a difficult position.
"A healing Mage? Then it would have to be Line. She's also Lv.2 and suitable for exploring near the 13th Floor… you two would be a perfect match." Tiona sourly said.
She still couldn't bear to leave him hanging and provided the most suitable candidate.
"Line Arshe…" Ryoji recalled his memory of connections.
She seemed to be a black-haired girl with glasses and braided hair, around sixteen or seventeen years old, giving him a first impression similar to that of Senior Sister Touka, and their connection wasn't small.
So she was a Healing Mage? And Lv.2? That was indeed quite fitting.
"Wait a moment, Tiona, Ryoji." At that moment, a cool voice approached from afar, interrupting the two.
Dressed in an emerald robe, exuding luxury and nobility, with beauty that would make even a Goddess envious, the Elven Royalty, Riveria appeared before them.
She held a precious Magic Staff embedded with crystals and approached them.
"I overheard your conversation; you're looking for partners to enter the mid-level, right? Though it may be presumptuous, may I suggest you take her along?"
Riveria stepped aside.
From behind her appeared a golden-haired fairy.
She had her orange-yellow long hair tied up high at the back of her head, revealing long, pointed Spirit/Elf ears on either side of her delicate face, and her small features hinted at a touch of innocence.
Perhaps not good at facing strangers, she looked at Ryoji with slightly shy eyes.
"Her name is Lefiya Viridis, Level Lv.3, an excellent Mage who has grown enough to inherit my position, but she's still too inexperienced and can't even master concurrent chanting techniques yet. So I hope you can take her along to train in the mid-level."
(End of Chapter)