A crossover anime/manga series, starting with Kaguya's fiancé.

“My God…” Astraea murmured to herself, “What exactly did you experience in the dungeon?”

Lynn gave a wry smile: "I'm not really sure either, I'm just desperately trying to survive."

Just then, the door was pushed open.

Alyssa walked in carrying a bowl of hot porridge, followed by other members of her clan.

“Lynn, it’s time to eat…” Alexie stopped mid-sentence.

She saw the shocked expression on Astraea's face.

"My Goddess, what happened?"

Astraea glanced at Lynn, who nodded.

"Lynn's level has been raised to LV5."

"what?"

These words were like a thunderclap, instantly stunning everyone in the room.

Alisha nearly dropped the bowl in her hand, Haruhime's mouth dropped open, and even Kaguya looked on in disbelief.

"Level 5? Really?" Lyra was the first to react. "How much time has passed?!"

“It normally takes at least a few years to go from LV4 to LV5.” Celty pushed up her glasses. “Lynn’s speed has already broken Orario’s record.”

“Lynn is truly remarkable,” Maru exclaimed. “He always manages to create miracles.”

Although everyone was shocked, upon closer reflection, it does indeed fit Lynn's style.

This man has been defying common sense ever since he joined the clan.

From a newcomer directly challenging the middle level, to delving into the deeper levels on their own, and now to rapid promotion, every single thing they've done is astonishing.

"So what is Lynn's strength now..." Iska asked curiously.

"You should have reached the level of a first-class adventurer..." Astraea replied, "and you've also acquired two extremely rare skills."

She briefly introduced the effects of [Dragon Blood Boiling] and [Proof of Heroes].

After hearing this, everyone gasped.

The power of these two skills is beyond their comprehension.

"Dragon form?" Kaguya frowned. "That sounds dangerous."

“There is indeed some risk,” Lynn nodded in agreement, “but it shouldn’t be triggered unless it’s a matter of life and death.”

"Anyway, this is a good thing." Alexie forced herself to cheer up. "Lynn is now a true Level 1 adventurer!"

Her words revived the atmosphere in the room.

Everyone gathered around Lynn, chattering about his new ability.

Just then, Frillie suddenly walked over from the window.

“Interesting.” She looked at Lynn. “The energy fluctuations around you have indeed undergone a qualitative change.”

She took out her notebook and began to write: "A direct leap from LV4 to LV5, and the acquisition of two rare skills. This phenomenon is known in magical theory as a soul metamorphosis."

"Soul transformation?" Liu asked curiously.

4.0

“When a person experiences an extreme life-or-death ordeal and successfully breaks through their own limits, their soul undergoes a fundamental change,” Frilian explained. “This change is directly reflected in their blessings, manifesting as a leap in rank and the awakening of new skills.”

She closed her notebook and looked at Lynn: "You are no longer an ordinary adventurer."

Lynn gave a wry smile: "I've never considered myself ordinary."

“Hahaha!” Alexie burst into laughter. “You’re right! Our Lynn has been a monster from the very beginning!”

“Now she’s a monster among monsters,” Kaguya added, a hint of pride in her voice.

The room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, and the tense atmosphere from before was completely gone.

285. Go on a trip

The next day, at 9:50 a.m.

Guild headquarters, supreme command center.

The huge round conference table was already full of people.

Finn and Riveria of the Loki Familia.

Ota of the Freya Familia.

Shakti of the Ganesha clan.

The twig of the Hephaestus family.

And, guild manager Royman.

Each and every one of them is a big shot who can make Orario tremble with a stomp of his foot.

When Lynn, accompanied by Eina, entered this room that he had only heard of in legends, all eyes were on him.

There was curiosity, scrutiny, approval, and also deeply hidden suspicion.

“Please sit down, Mr. Lynn.” Guild Master Royman pointed to the only empty seat next to Finn.

Lynn nodded silently and sat down in that spot.

He could sense that Finn beside him and Ota opposite him were both observing him silently.

The meeting began quickly.

The topic was heavy and depressing.

04 Post-war casualty statistics, the enormous consumption of resources, and the city's reconstruction plan.

Behind every number lies the loss of countless adventurers' lives and the shattering of their families.

The atmosphere was so heavy it was suffocating.

The meeting reached a stalemate when the discussion reached the point of investigating the remnants of the Dark Faction.

“We wiped out all the known strongholds, but their core members, and that weirdo Revis, seem to have vanished into thin air.” Shakti’s tone was full of helplessness.

"They also stole a large number of anti-curse potions, their purpose is unclear, which makes me very uneasy." Chun frowned. This leader of the Hephaestus Familia was always known for his meticulousness.

“They’ve gone into hiding,” Finn tapped the table. “In a place we all know about, but we can’t find.”

Everyone looked at him.

Finn didn't continue speaking; he turned his head and looked at Lynn beside him.

"Mr. Lynn, what are your thoughts on this?"

In an instant, the focus of the entire conference room returned to Lynn.

Lynn remained silent for a moment.

He knew that this was an opportunity Finn was giving him, and also a test.

He raised his head, met the gazes of all the bigwigs, and calmly uttered a name.

"Knossos".

The moment that word was uttered, the air in the conference room seemed to freeze.

President Royman's pupils contracted.

Knossos, an artificial labyrinth.

This is one of Orario's greatest taboos: a vast labyrinth, comparable to an underground city, secretly built beneath the city by the descendants of Daedalus.

Legend has it that it has countless entrances and a complex and ever-changing structure, making it a breeding ground for evil.

But for over a century, apart from a few unsubstantiated rumors, no one has been able to find its exact location.

"What makes you say that?" Shakti's tone was somewhat stern.

“Intuition, and the connection of some clues,” Lynn replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"First, the Dark Faction's ability to amass such a massive force and launch a surprise attack in such a short time suggests they must have a huge hideout and troop transport route that we cannot monitor. Knossos is the only possibility."

"Secondly, a 'freak' like Revis is best at creating monsters. Those stolen anti-curse and calming potions were likely intended to control these failed experimental subjects."

Lynn's words were resounding.

Every inference precisely hits the core of the problem.

The conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Finn's face.

This is exactly what he wants.

An "outsider" who is not bound by the existing intelligence system and can see the truth from another perspective.

“I agree with Lynn’s judgment,” Ota, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

His deep voice added the heaviest weight to Lynn's reasoning.

Everyone looked at him; they knew that Freya's Familia's intelligence network was the most powerful in Orari. Ota's statement was almost tantamount to confirmation.

All the clansmen were discussing their plans for the man-made maze.

But nothing came of it.

Because its entrance and structure are unknown, it should not be attacked rashly.

The meeting ended in a tense and somber atmosphere.

As Lynn stepped out of the guild headquarters, the blinding sunlight made him instinctively squint.

A covert search that will sweep across the entire city of Orario is about to begin.

But he, the "hero" who had just been thrust into the spotlight, felt a wave of exhaustion.

It's not physical, but mental.

Dealing with Finn and his cunning rulers in 740 battles is far more tiring than fighting monsters.

Upon returning to his post, he was greeted by the girls' concerned inquiries.