Chapter 710: Touch His Back First, Then Talk
In the past, Reiger was indeed quite interested in Bell Crowney, the main protagonist of the original story.
As far as he knew, in the original, Bell Crowney was the only one who broke through the limits of his capabilities, training all abilities to the SS stage, and even to the SSS stage. Perhaps there were people in the past who also broke through their ability limits, training one or two basic abilities to SS or SSS, but Reiger knew that only Bell Crowney had trained all his abilities to this extent.
Combined with his inhuman growth rate, it was likely that he could catch up to Reiger very quickly. In the past, Reiger was very interested in him and wanted to know if this person could become a rival and bring him excitement if he grew up.
However, Reiger, who thought this way, forgot that his greatest advantage was not the ability to break limits, nor the relentless fighting spirit that never extinguished, but the swirling dimensional cube in his mind.
With the dimensional cube, Reiger could undergo Dimensional Travel, entering different worlds and gaining power from them.
Dimensional Travel also allowed Reiger to create a time difference with the worlds he had been to; while others felt that only a day or a few days had passed, he had spent several months in another world, continuously growing quickly.
In this way, even if Bell Crowney's growth rate was fast, how could he keep up with Reiger, who continually grew stronger and rapidly improved in different worlds?
When Bell Crowney was at Lv.1, Reiger was already at Lv.5.
Now that Bell Crowney had reached Lv.2, Reiger had already ascended to Lv.8.
The gap not only hadn't shrunk, but had become even more exaggerated.
This was merely calculating the level difference and didn't account for Reiger's astounding magic powers, his breathing technique, or his battle skills and experience honed to the point that even martial artist Ota had to praise.
Therefore, although Reiger wasn't completely disinterested in Bell Crowney, he no longer regarded him as a rival.
Currently, only super strong figures who once stood in his way and left him in disarray could be considered Reiger's opponents.
For instance, Elf Knight Gawain.
For instance, Elf Knight Lancelot.
And for instance... Morgan.
Even, the calamity beast Kayging Skaya had caught Reiger's interest.
As for those chasing after him from behind, Reiger no longer cared much.
His gaze was fixed only ahead; if those behind wanted to catch his eye, they'd at least have to touch his back first.
Little did Reiger know his mindset strangely aligned with Ota's.
That martial artist pigman always looked forward, his vision not fixed on the current Orario but to the past era, when the Zeus Clan, the Hera Clan, and Lv.8 and Lv.9 adventurers ran rampant.
Only those who made him taste the bitterness of defeat would he regard as rivals.
And Reiger was just an exception.
The rest of the clan might not understand Reiger's mindset, but they snorted at Theona's statement.
"Do you think everyone's like this monster?"
Bert leaned against the wall, arms crossed, snorting dismissively.
"Ascending from Lv.1 to Lv.2 in just a month and a half is indeed amazing, but compared to Reiger, there's still a significant gap, right?"
Theone sat next to Finn's desk, maintaining a subtle distance from Finn, and expressed this.
"I don't think that 'Rookie Champ' can compare to our 'Limit Breaker' either."
"In the end, it took Mr. Reiger only 7 days to ascend from Lv.1 to Lv.2 initially. In this aspect, that 'Rookie Champ' is far behind Mr. Reiger."
Raul and Angel also appeared in the office, standing near the door as if taking the lowest seat, and spoke one after another.
"But, but, that kid also broke Ais' previous fastest upgrade record, didn't he?" Theona, seemingly unsatisfied with the calm, wrapped her arms around Ais sitting next to Reiger, and said, "Ais, you saw that kid's battle too, right? It felt like watching another Reiger, making your heart race, yet impossible to avert your gaze."
"...Mm." Ais seemed to recall past events, remembering the sight of that white-haired, red-eyed newcomer adventurer battling a bull fiercely. She nodded in acknowledgment and said, "He, is very strong."
Receiving the golden-haired, golden-eyed girl's acknowledgment was not easy.
If possible, Ais wanted to ask how she could grow so quickly.
Unfortunately, everything fears comparison.
Compared to the white rabbit earning the 'Rookie Champ' title, Ais wanted more to ask the partner beside her, recognized by the gods for his greatness and honored as the 'Limit Breaker,' who excelled in every area and had great synergy with her.
And he truly made her stronger.
The wind breathing technique—the benefits of mastering this breathing technique had been thoroughly experienced by Ais.
If possible, she hoped to keep growing stronger with Reiger.
To grow stronger.
Strong enough to fulfill her long-cherished wish and reach the depths of those darknesses.
Recalling everything she saw on the 59th floor and that fierce battle, Ais quietly clenched her hand.
Fallen, yet pursuing her and her mother, the Polluted Immortal Spirit.
Thinking of that being, Ais felt she needed to become stronger.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to even defeat the existence that shared her blood.
Fortunately, after conquering the 59th floor and defeating the spirit's avatar, Ais gained significant growth.
......
Ais Wallenstein
Lv.6
Strength: I75 → F375
Endurance: I88 → F388
Dexterity: H101→ E417
Agility: H114→ E417
Magic Power: I99→ E422
Hunter: G
Abnormal Resistance: G
Swordsman: H
Healing: I
......
Total proficiency increase of all ability parameters exceeded 1500!
This is undoubtedly an extraordinary increase value!
You know, since Ais reached Lv.6, she has been training with Reiger, either diligently learning the Wind Breath or engaging in intense sparring with Reiger, and even went to train in the underground city before the expedition, having experienced the events on the 24th floor. As a result, until before the expedition, her total proficiency increase was less than 500.
And this was Ais's result after a month of hard training.
Now, just after one expedition, within less than half a month, Ais's growth was several times that of the previous month.
This fully shows how fierce the battle with the Immortal Spirit's avatar was.
Although she did not level up, defeating a monster of such level and specification meant Ais gained a significant amount of experience points.
Who could have imagined that the newly advanced "Sword Princess" has already trained several basic ability parameters to the E stage, just one stage away from the minimum requirement for leveling up to D stage.
Of course, this cannot compare to someone who can grow rapidly just by fighting casually, or even without fighting, can continuously improve with the All-Day Training of the Sun Breath's Total Concentration...
Everyone was discussing the "Little Rookie" topic, constantly comparing Reiger with him.
Even the Loki and clans were doing this, so one can imagine how people in the city would discuss and compare these two.
Until—
"The leaders have arrived!"
Raul, who was guarding the door, suddenly shouted, silencing everyone.
"Are they all here?"
Finn was the first to step in, smiling at everyone.
"Have we kept you waiting?"
Revilia arrived without her staff, instead carrying a stack of documents.
"Not bad, at least you didn't get drunk at the banquet. If you were absent, I'd have to talk to you tomorrow."
Grace maintained his hearty appearance, stroking his beard as he walked in.
"Captain!"
"Lord Revilia!"
"Old Man Grace!"
Everyone present stood up in unison, looking at the three big figures walking in, their eyes faintly shining with brightness.
With no choice, these three, just like the rest present, had crossed into a new stage, a new realm.
Lv.7, now the genuine peak of Orario, the same level as the so-called strongest "Warrior".
The three leaders, beloved and admired by the members, had all entered this domain, making the members cheer with pride countless times today.
We can say that this expedition's return did not make the Loki and clan happiest because Reiger, Bert, Theona, and Theone each reached Lv.6, nor did Raul and Angel's progress to Lv.5, but because Finn, Revilia, and Grace reached Lv.7.
Finn, Revilia, and Grace's level-up sparked the most intense discussion outside, with the only other hot topics comparable to these three Loki and family heads being Reiger receiving a new title and reaching Lv.6 in 50 days, and that "Little Rookie" who was hailed as another newcomer's monster.
Therefore, the cadres looked at Finn and the others with eyes full of pride and self-satisfaction.
Of course, the proudest and most satisfied person was naturally the head god of this family.
"Hehe, children, your mother is also here?"
The mischievous goddess clutching a wine bottle had already started spouting nonsense.
She was following behind Revilia, leaning against her. If Revilia weren't blocking her with a look of disgust, she probably would have already hung herself onto Revilia.
The four of them, under the eyes of everyone, made their way to the desk.
Finn took the seat behind the desk.
Revilia stood by Finn's side.
Grace sat on a chair beside them.
Loki simply lay on the desk, giggling mindlessly and continuing to drink.
"Sorry for gathering everyone here so late."
Finn spoke with a friendly smile.
"I have a few things I'd like to discuss with everyone."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, waiting for Finn to speak, making the office as quiet as a meeting room.