Chapter 54: Is It Really Alright?

Now, Li Ge indeed possessed strength that was not inferior to a Level 5.

Although he was currently only Level 4, before this, he had continuously upgraded three times, each time with all abilities at SSS, making his potential far higher than that of ordinary adventurers.

Others, before upgrading, could at most train one or two of their specialized abilities to the B stage, with very few being able to reach the A stage, let alone the S stage. Only geniuses like Ais, Bert, Tiona, and Tione, who became Level 5 at such a young age, had the potential to train their specialized abilities to the S stage.

For example, Raphia, who was seen as the successor to Revia, possessed firepower comparable to a Level 5 even at Level 3. Apart from skill assistance, the main reason was that she had trained her "Magic Power" to the S stage before upgrading.

Just having one ability at the S stage made Raphia stand out so much, surpassing many magicians of the same level. Li Ge, on the other hand, had not only trained all his abilities to the S stage but even to the unprecedented SSS stage, accumulating an astonishing amount of potential.

With such potential, Li Ge could be considered by Ais as not weaker than veteran Level 4s right after upgrading.

Now, Li Ge had three specialized abilities at the S stage, and the other two were at the A stage.

Such ability values were undoubtedly the best among Level 4s.

With the top ability values among Level 4s, plus the potential accumulated from previous levels, Li Ge's ability values alone were not inferior to those of Level 5s.

He also had the combat development abilities "Light Armor" and "Swordsman," both at the H stage. However, Li Ge's skill "Endless" had the effect of enhancing the level of learned development abilities, making the increase in his ability values from these two development abilities quite significant.

Therefore, even without using magic, Li Ge was now strong enough to rival Level 5s, and even ordinary Level 5s might not be his match.

This was why, during the battle against the Fomor army on the 49th floor, Li Ge, even while charging alongside Ais, could hold his own without any disadvantage.

Finn, Revia, and Gries saw this from Li Ge's performance and, after discussing it, decided to treat him as a Level 5 officer.

Otherwise, why would Finn pair Li Ge with Ais?

It was because Li Ge, like Ais, had become an ace in the team capable of challenging higher levels.

In terms of importance to the team, Li Ge had already surpassed Bert, Tiona, and Tione, reaching a level comparable to Ais.

The three leaders unanimously believed that the three most important talents to cultivate in the Loki Family were Li Ge, Ais, and Raphia.

Bert, Tiona, and Tione were undoubtedly geniuses, but Li Ge, Ais, and Raphia were even more exceptional super geniuses.

Especially Li Ge, whose potential was greater than Ais and Raphia, could no longer be called a super genius but rather a prodigy.

Given this, Finn naturally wanted to include Li Ge in the training.

Li Ge already had the strength of a Level 5, so it was reasonable to include him in the team for this mission.

"Is it alright? Li Ge?"

Finn smiled and said the same thing he had asked Ais.

"Strong Dragon?" Li Ge muttered, then said, "Of course, it's fine."

Thinking about the chance to battle a Level 6 dragon-type monster, Li Ge had no issues at all.

He wished there were more such strong enemies.

"Don't go overboard, okay?" Revia, seeing Li Ge's reaction, said as if reading his mind, "Whether it's Ais or Tiona, they are all girls who lack a sense of proportion and don't know their limits. As a guy, you need to keep an eye on them."

"I'm not sure if putting you in this group is the right decision," Gries muttered, "You're just like a second Ais, equally unreliable."

Li Ge fell silent.

Ais, who was also affected, blinked her eyes, then lowered her head and focused on eating her rations.

At this moment, Revia turned to Raphia and said, "Raphia, you're coming with us."

"Me?"

Raphia was surprised to be called out.

"You'll be the support."

Revia said this much.

However, this confirmed for Li Ge that the three leaders had already discussed and decided to train them, the young ones.

"Laur, you're coming with us."

Gries then caught another person.

"Me, me too?"

A human youth, who had been crouching in the team, looking afraid of being called out, showed a pained expression.

"Cheer up."

A catgirl sitting next to him patted his shoulder in frustration, making him nod with tears in his eyes.

Li Ge glanced at these two.

The human youth and the catgirl were both old members of the Loki Family, having joined earlier than some of the officers, and both were at Level 4.

On this journey, Li Ge had seen Finn and others entrust the team's command to these two when deciding not to intervene, such as in the battles against Goliath and Amphisbaena, which were led by the human youth named Laur.

Clearly, these two were also being closely watched by the higher-ups in the family.

If the current members of the Loki Family were ranked by potential and importance, these two would be in the third tier.

Li Ge, Ais, and Raphia were in the first tier.

Bert, Tiona, and Tione were in the second tier.

The human youth Laur and the catgirl Anqi were in the third tier.

In this tier, there were also an elf named Alisia and a human girl named Elf.

As for the others, they would be further down the list.

This ranking was based on Li Ge's understanding of the original work and the family.

Ultimately, Li Ge was not very familiar with the senior members like Laur, having joined the family for only a little over a month and spending most of his time with Raphia and Ais. He had deeper interactions with the leadership and officers but only nodding acquaintances with the rest, so he was not very focused on Laur and others.

Like now, knowing that Laur was joining Finn's group, Li Ge just glanced and then stopped caring.

"Then it's settled."

Finn made the final decision, confirming the entire arrangement.

"Finish eating, rest a bit, and then set out. Try to complete the mission today."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Hehe, I'm in Li Ge's group."

Tiona was happily giggling beside Li Ge, not knowing what she was so happy about.

"I'd rather be in the leader's group."

Tione, on the other hand, looked like the world was ending, her eyes becoming pitiful as she looked at Finn.

The older of the Amazonian twins was undoubtedly a die-hard fan of Finn.

Of course, there was another die-hard fan in this group.

"Please, please teach me, Miss Ais!"

Raphia looked uncertain whether to be happy, finally speaking softly to Ais.

"Sure."

Ais nodded, not saying much.

But even so, Raphia's worries turned to happiness, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Ais.

"Is this group really alright?"

Li Ge finally became concerned about this.

Two die-hard fans, one naive and silly girl, and a seemingly cold but actually natural doll girl, Li Ge suddenly felt a great pressure.

"It seems I can't mess around this time."

Li Ge sighed.

A few hours later...

After bidding farewell to Revia and the other members staying at the camp, the mission team led by Finn set out for the 51st floor.

"Take care of yourselves. If you encounter real danger, abandon the mission. Your lives are the most important."

Finn left this advice, then set off with Gries, Bert, and Laur.

Li Ge, Ais, Raphia, Tiona, and Tione waited a bit before setting out.

The 51st floor had a typical underground labyrinth structure.

The walls, floor, and ceiling, made of neither stone nor earth, were a deep graphite color, as if designed, forming several corners and crossroads, easily causing people to lose their way.

Under the bright phosphorescent light, Li Ge's group walked down the wide straight passage, not slowing down at all.

"The Cadmus Spring should be in that direction."

Raphia, carrying a large backpack, held a map and pointed the way for everyone.

"Oh."

Tione looked in the direction Raphia pointed and raised her eyebrows.

"Monsters are here!"

Tiona also shouted, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the monsters' roars.

"Here they come!"

Ais drew her military knife, her eyes becoming incredibly sharp.

In front of the group, a group of rough, black, and shiny rhinoceros-like monsters charged forward, running on their front legs.

"Black Rhinos!"

Raphia tensed up.

Black Rhinos, monsters that appeared on the 51st floor, had astonishingly tough hides that could easily withstand most weapon attacks, even giving Level 5s trouble.

With this information in mind, Li Ge reached for his waist, hesitating to draw the Hermit's Sword.

Just this hesitation allowed Ais and Tiona to charge forward first.

Seeing this, Li Ge abandoned the idea of rushing forward.

"Perfect."

Li Ge's eyes flickered.

"I'll try out the new magic I learned here."

With this decision, Li Ge began to chant.

A magic circle expanded beneath his feet.

—"Magic Conduction."

This was the development ability Li Ge chose when he reached Level 4.

It enhanced the power, expanded the effect range, and improved the efficiency of mental energy when using magic, a hallmark of high-level magicians.

At this moment, Li Ge activated this ability.

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(End of Chapter)