Chapter 65: About to Depart

"This is quite a pleasant surprise."

Learning about the effect of his newly acquired development ability, Li Ge was somewhat taken aback.

As long as he had defeated an enemy once, encountering the same type of enemy again would trigger the effect, thereby enhancing his abilities. This was undoubtedly an excellent development ability.

Being a "Hunter" was already a very valuable ability, and now he had obtained a higher-level ability of "Hunter." Not only did it not have the limitation of only being effective against monsters, but the enhancement was also greater than that of "Hunter." This was undoubtedly a very fortunate occurrence.

It's worth noting that not everyone would acquire a development ability when leveling up.

For example, Ais did not trigger any development ability when she reached level 5.

Given this precedent, Li Ge naturally did not expect to acquire a development ability every time he leveled up. He had mentally prepared for this before leveling up.

Who would have thought that he not only acquired a new development ability but also a super rare one that no one had ever triggered, with an effect that was incredibly powerful. If he didn't feel surprised, he might be struck by lightning.

Even Loki whistled in amazement, saying, "Another combat-type ability, how do you always manage to trigger abilities that enhance your strength?"

So far, all the development abilities Li Ge had acquired were indeed combat-type abilities that enhanced his strength.

"Light Armor" was a development ability that increased "Agility" and "Dexterity" as long as the burden and equipment were reduced.

"Knight" was a development ability that increased all attributes as long as a sword was equipped.

"Magician" was a development ability that amplified the power, effect, and range of magic in all aspects as long as magic was used.

Adding "Veteran," which increased all attributes when encountering an enemy that had been defeated before, all the development abilities Li Ge acquired upon leveling up were combat-type abilities.

Thanks to this, Li Ge might even be able to defeat opponents with higher attributes just by relying on the enhancement from development abilities, let alone the fact that he had accumulated an extremely impressive potential.

"You must have some unique talent in this area, no wonder you awakened the skill 'Endless.' Perhaps you really do have a talent that others lack?"

Loki seemed to understand something.

"Endless" — this skill's effect was to grant Li Ge the highest-level development abilities of "Healing," "Regeneration," and "Resistance to Abnormalities," and even enhance the effects of already acquired development abilities.

In a sense, this skill provided Li Ge with various auxiliary development abilities, significantly boosting his strength.

Being able to awaken such a skill was enough to prove that Li Ge had a greater talent for development abilities than others.

Speaking of which, is there anything this kid is not good at?

His basic attributes were always upgraded to SSS, completely outshining all adventurers.

His development abilities were also exceptional, triggering learning conditions every time he leveled up, acquiring valuable and rare abilities.

His magic was even more impressive; although he only had one, "Omnipotence," it was enough to make all magicians bow in admiration.

As for skills, those three were all rule-breaking and absurd. Without them, there would be no Li Ge today.

This kid's growth and potential in "Blessings" were absolutely unparalleled, even the ultimate weapon of level 7 in Orario could not match his growth and potential.

Logically, the most likely area where a prodigy like Li Ge would have a weakness should be in combat techniques and combat experience.

Even if the hardware quality is extremely high, if the software is not up to par, it won't work.

However, this kid even excelled in this area. After just a few practice sessions with Ais, he had learned her sword techniques to a great extent, and his combat experience had significantly improved due to frequent early morning and late-night dungeon runs, fighting countless monsters. It was simply outrageous.

Is there anything this kid is not good at?

Loki was skeptical.

At this moment, Li Ge, who had been staring at the parchment in his hand, translating the ability values, suddenly said,

"I've been in the Familia for three months, right?"

The sudden question brought Loki back to his senses.

"Yes, three months." Loki nodded, sighing, "To be more precise, it's been 97 days."

Li Ge joined Loki's Familia on the first day he arrived in this world and received blessings from Loki.

After that, the time it took for Li Ge to level up was always traceable.

It took 7 days to reach level 2.

15 days to reach level 3.

30 days to reach level 4.

45 days to reach level 5.

All added up, it was exactly 97 days.

So, Li Ge had been in Loki's Familia for 97 days, and it had been 97 days since he arrived in this world.

"97 days, huh?" Li Ge was silent for a moment, then said to Loki, "I might have to leave for a while."

Upon hearing this, Loki raised an eyebrow.

"You're going to leave for a while?" Loki stared at Li Ge, asking, "Where to?"

Li Ge's answer was very brief.

"The place I came from."

Li Ge's tone was very calm.

He had not forgotten that the time limit for dimensional travel was one day in the original world.

According to the 1:100 time ratio, one day in the original world was equivalent to 100 days in this world.

Now that the time limit was approaching, Li Ge had to temporarily say goodbye to this place.

Loki stared at Li Ge for a long time before relaxing his shoulders.

"How long will you be gone?"

Without asking any more questions, Loki only asked this.

This surprised Li Ge, who said, "Aren't you going to ask where I'm going and what I'm planning to do?"

"Does it matter?" Loki glanced at Li Ge, saying, "After all, our Familia is full of people like you, who keep secrets and bear mysterious burdens."

Loki did not intend to pry into Li Ge's privacy; it was not important to her.

"As long as you are my child, that's all that matters." Loki smiled, saying, "What you do is not important; what matters is when you will return."

Hearing this, Li Ge smiled.

"It shouldn't be long, right?"

This was the truth.

Although he was returning to the original world, according to the dimensional cube's explanation, when Li Ge ended the dimensional travel, the time ratio between the original world and the target world would reverse, preventing the situation where one day in the original world would mean 100 days in this world.

The reference for the time ratio during dimensional travel was based on Li Ge himself.

So, when Li Ge was in this world, 100 days here would mean one day in the original world, and vice versa.

In this case, after ending the dimensional travel, 100 days in the original world would mean one day here.

This time ratio adjustment remained the same even if Li Ge traveled to other worlds.

Even in a world different from the original, 100 days here would mean one day in that world.

All time ratios were determined based on Li Ge's actual time.

Wherever Li Ge was, that world's time flow would be the slower one.

Given this, Li Ge was not worried that this place would change drastically when he returned.

According to the time ratio, spending a year in another world would mean only a little over three days here.

Therefore, Li Ge answered Loki's question with ease and calmness.

"A few days at most, a month at the longest, I will definitely return."

This was Li Ge's promise.

After all, this was the first place where he rose to prominence and the first place where he felt the warmth of a family.

Even if traveling to a designated world required ten times the energy, Li Ge would find a way to return.

Typically, a dimensional travel required a month's worth of energy, so ten times that would mean ten months.

This level of energy, Li Ge would have to accumulate.

Of course, to be safe, Li Ge gave a maximum of one month.

According to the time ratio, if he left and this world passed a month, he would have spent over eight years in another world.

Would it be impossible to accumulate enough energy for a dimensional travel to a designated world in over eight years?

No, it wouldn't.

"A month, huh?" Loki sighed in relief, saying, "That's not too long."

"Right." Li Ge smiled at Loki, saying, "Remember to wait for me before the expedition; I'm looking forward to getting revenge."

"Don't worry, each expedition takes about a month to prepare. As long as you return on time, you won't be left behind." Loki asked, "When are you planning to leave?"

"In a few days." Li Ge thought for a moment, saying, "I won't be entering the dungeon these few days."

"That's good, spend some time with your Familia companions." Loki patted Li Ge's shoulder, saying, "Remember, they are all waiting for you."

Hearing this, Li Ge nodded quietly.

After leaving the god's room, Li Ge walked down the central tower's stairs.

As he walked, Li Ge suddenly stopped.

In front of him, at a window by a corridor, a girl stood silently, gazing at the scenery outside.

"Phew—"

A gentle breeze blew, rustling the girl's long golden hair, making the smooth strands sway and flutter.

"Ais?"

Li Ge called out.

Ais seemed to notice Li Ge's presence and turned her head.

The two met each other's eyes under the moonlight, one standing on the stairs, the other at the window, creating a strangely beautiful scene.

The breeze continued to blow, and both were enveloped in the wind, remaining silent for a long time.

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