Danmaku, my skills refresh weekly.

These are certainly not comparable to the strength accumulated at level 2 back then.

This is equivalent to a drop in melee combat strength from the peak of level 4 to level 3.

Of course, there are losses as well as gains.

At level 3, Ciel's magic power is stacked by the Dark Priest, reaching a terrifying 3707 points!

The exceptional stats at this level alone, after being doubled by the "Table Flip," are equivalent to doubling Xia Er's strength.

With a magic power value of 2.2, even at level 1, it far surpasses a typical level 4, or even a level 5 with all S-rank upgrades.

After further refinement and reaching level 2, with the amplification of the "weapon", Ciel's magical power is almost comparable to that of a level 6 mage!

Based on Charles's own skill set, this means he can conjure more and stronger magic, resulting in overwhelming firepower.

Alfia defined it as: "It's equivalent to going from a hexagonal warrior to a higher-level exclusive mage. Moreover, after the level reset, the potential as an adventurer is also accumulating, so it should be considered a gain."

Charles nodded in agreement:

"Under normal circumstances, [Flip the Table] won't hurt anyone; it's essentially an ability to restructure templates. But when combined with [Old Deng Reincarnated], the advantage becomes enormous."

Although Alfia's level 7 attributes are simply multiplied by 7 and stacked on level 1, this is only a multiplier for the experience value range, not a multiplier for strength.

Potential abilities, in themselves, have an impact on advanced adventurers, which is calculated using a different set of logic.

This means that after Alfia's level increases again, these amazing ability values ​​will also be converted into amazing power.

Charles said excitedly, "No matter what, with our ability values ​​(experience points) remaining unchanged, our strength and potential are increasing infinitely after the level compression."

"Especially at level 2, after completing the second transformation of the 'weapon,' its strength will be further enhanced."

The biggest drawback is still the lack of emphasis on "great achievements" and "sublimation".

"I'm alright on my end, although I was 'accidentally' hit. But with the grand undertaking of planning a major resistance, if I level up to 2 again, I can gain an additional development ability, and the level I lost is only one."

"Your side..."

Alfia shook her head: "My previous potential abilities were completely reduced by [Talent Cost]. Although I later restored my durability through [Variation Rhythm], my durability limit wasn't high when I upgraded."

"Starting to train my abilities again will only benefit me, not harm me. Besides, my base attributes are no lower than when I was level 7."

Charles recalled that Alphia initially only had around 200 durability points, and touched his nose.

"makes sense."

Charles said regretfully, "It's a pity that if I had stacked all my stats to S-rank, it would have been perfect."

"I'm sorry..." Alfia apologized again.

"If you're going to apologize, at least show some sincerity... cough cough."

Seeing Alfia's restored cold gaze, Charles changed the subject: "By the way, are you still affected by the [Cost of Talent]?"

"As always, but don't worry about it," Alfia said with a smile.

"The root of the 'Calamity of Talent' lies in the disease I was born with. Once the disease is cured, the 'Calamity of Talent' is simply a negative curse."

"It is reasonable to bear some price in exchange for talent."

Charles understood.

The Skill of Calamity is born from Disease. As long as Disease exists in Alfia, the Skill of Calamity will not disappear.

Conversely, however, the consequences of one's actions are not inherently harmful.

It only carries negative effects such as "poisoning, paralysis, and physical impairment" triggered during combat, which at most will semi-permanently weaken abilities under high-intensity continuous combat.

Assuming Alphia is in good health, these negative effects will be minimized as long as purification magic is readily available.

not to mention.

Alphia also possesses [Abnormal Resistance E], plus over 10,000 points of durability, enough to keep [Talent Cost] busy for several years.

Charles composed himself and said excitedly, "Next, it's time for you to be elevated."

Charles was excited because Alfia had accomplished so many great feats!

Previously, due to health reasons, Alfia had been stuck at level 7, from defeating Leviathan, assisting in the battle against Behemoth, participating in the fight against the Black Dragon, to guarding Dragon Valley...

Up until the recent battle between the Fallen Fairy and the Kraken.

These great achievements, one by one, are clearly engraved in the message of grace, but have not yet been transformed into power.

Sharmo clenched his fists, mobilizing divine runes and authority, his bloodstained fingers gently tracing Alfia's back, and the Grace Panel unfolded.

The dazzling light of sublimation flashed twice before Ciel!

Teng————

lv1→lv2→lv3!

Charles filled Alfia's body with his great achievements and experience, in the form of S999.

The final panel is set to:

Alfia lv3

Strength: S999 → I0

Durability: S999→I0

Dexterity: S999→I0

Agility: S999 → I0

Magic: S999 → I0

Development Abilities: [Magic Mastery C] [Abnormal Status Resistance E] [Magic Defense E] [Healing E] [Radiant Light H]

[Steel Body I] [Healing I]

"magic"

[The Demon King of the Other Species] [Silent Eden] [The Bell of Annihilation]

"Skill"

The Price of Talent's Misfortune; A Dual Fate

[Rhythmic Light] (Increases magic power, reduces mental consumption)

*【Level 8 Newbie】

• Activated when pretending to be weak to take advantage of others.

• When settling experience, it is calculated according to the level of strength exerted.

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"Continuous sublimation!?"

Even Alfia was surprised by this unusual state:

"When people are alive, they can see all sorts of strange things. Is this what the gods mean by the unknown in the lower realm?"

Charles was unsurprised: "Aside from the ability changes performed by the abnormal operation of [Second Dimension Pandora], the last time you had a large-scale ability update should have been eight years ago."

"Having accumulated so many great achievements, it's not surprising that they could make up for it all at once."

At least in the main story, Ryu skipped two levels simply by providing various assists.

When Charles watched as Alfia clenched her fist, the cracks in the air spreading five meters away, he knew that the [Silence] had returned.

"Combat strength level 6!"

Chapter 233 Level 8 Newbie.

"It's close to level 7..."

Alfia, who once possessed peak magical power, was absolutely certain:

"After a certain level of increase, the potential ability itself also changes in sync. The higher the potential ability, the more obvious the enhancement brought by the upgrade."

"According to my estimates, in terms of combat power, as long as I reach level 4, I will be able to completely surpass my past self."

Alfia doesn't experience the process of adapting to her body and gradually adapting to her "vessel" as she did when she first leveled up; her original soul vessel capacity was already level 7.

There is no doubt about that.

After undergoing two more sublimations, although it couldn't raise the soul's rank to level 9, there were still unseen benefits.

Alfia is very satisfied with herself now. Without the torment of illness, she can become stronger without restraint, just like Chardo.

only……

“What is ‘Level 8 Newbie’? Why do I have a skill with such a strange name, just like you?” Alfia frowned.

Alfia had experienced Sharl's abilities, especially those with strangely named skills, most of which were quite addictive. The main problem was that they had significant 'side effects'.

Charles scratched his face sheepishly: "Ah, did you know that most of the skill names are chosen by the main god himself?"

"Ok?"

Xia Er explained, "The skills discovered by the Families generally only have effects. The gods will define names with their own labels based on the abilities they interpret."

This is especially evident in Loki's Familia.

From Riveria's magic [Weis Windheim] to Bert's awakened [Hati], and Tione's [Jormungandr], all were woven by Loki according to his personal preferences.

Furthermore, in Ryu's later awakened "Memoirs of Astrea," the name of her clan was directly engraved on it.

Cassandra's skill, [Fifth Dimension - Troy], was renamed by the original chief god as [Princess Who Sings of a Tragic World]. Of course, there were factors involved that the gods couldn't understand.

"In short, mature deities all have their own quirks, and how to define them is up to the deity."

"Of course, there are also examples of people who awakened corresponding abilities after joining a god's clan and having related experiences. But... according to my understanding of grace, it doesn't have much of an impact. I'm more inclined to think of it as the gods' little quirks, like labeling."

Compared to Loki, Hestia, a newbie, foolishly leaves the name "Beauty, Allure, and Resistance" on Bell's back without changing it, which makes her seem rather silly.

She's clearly blessed by the goddess of virginity.

Alfia disagreed with Charles's ideas: "These are just your speculations."

Charles said guiltily, "I don't care about others, but this is how it is on my side... you're already mine."

"..."