The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 196 The Difference in Capacity

Fen Yu has already begun planning to develop a truly unique ultimate technique, centered around the [Power of Beginning].

Just like Bell's [Holy Flame Heroic Slash] and Ais's [Miniature Gale], that's what truly belongs to adventurers themselves.

A unique kind of romance.

"Now let me meet her again—"

The image of the red-haired girl who fought him to a standstill, ultimately resulting in both of them being severely injured, flashed through Fen Yu's mind.

He clenched his fist, a sharp glint in his eyes, "I will never be so pathetic again."

After obtaining the [Power of Beginning Acquisition], he was even absolutely confident that he could completely kill his opponent with a smaller cost.

This is the qualitative change brought about by "skills".

No wonder the adventurers of Orario are so obsessed with skills and magic; the gods' description of it as a "miracle of the underworld" is truly fitting.

That evening, when Robin and the others returned to the clan headquarters, they were greeted by a high-spirited deity who seemed to be in the spotlight on a stage.

"Welcome home, my dear children!"

Fu Ningna stood in the center of the living room, arms outstretched, striking an extremely exaggerated pose, her eyes gleaming.

"To celebrate your safe return and to reward your outstanding contributions to the clan, I, the great water god Fucarus, have decided to hold a grand and solemn stat update ceremony for you all now."

As soon as she finished speaking, she pulled everyone into the room without saying a word, and then excitedly retrieved the divine blood and parchment, ready to begin this "great work".

"First, there is our deputy leader, my most elegant songstress—the Robin."

Fryna first shone her light on the robin.

When the divine blood dripped down and the grace on the robin's back emitted a soft light, Furnessa's eyes lit up instantly.

"Wow, this is amazing growth! Your magic power has reached S-rank, and you can upgrade to Lv.3 at any time."

"Next up is our fighting sweetheart, Tifa."

Fryna turned to Tifa, her eyes filled with anticipation.

As expected, Tifa's growth was also quite rapid. Not long after she was upgraded to Lv.2, her Agility and Magic Power, which had the highest growth, had already reached F rank.

"And then there's our healing angel, Wind Treasure."

Funina giggled and jumped onto Feng Jin's back. "Although you spent most of your time providing support from the rear, I saw all your contributions."

Violet's growth is similar to Tifa's, and her most proficient magic has steadily reached the F level.

"Next, our indestructible saint, Joan of Arc."

When Funina saw Joan of Arc's updated stats, she gasped dramatically.

"Durability—SS-rank?! Just how many attacks did you take?"

Joan of Arc's durability growth was already outrageous due to her [Saint] skill, and her magic power also reached A-rank due to her repeated use of magic, which was equally astonishing.

Finally, it was Daphne and Cassandra's turn.

When they saw the impressive increase in their abilities, both of them couldn't hide their joy.

This is much better than when they were in the Apollo Familia, where they worked hard for a month to gain less than 100 points in ability.

However, compared to Robin and others, their growth was nothing special, at least in Furina's opinion.

Having grown accustomed to the rapid advancement of characters like Fen Yu, the contrast was stark when suddenly seeing the normal advancement speeds of people like Daphne and Cassandra.

This is even with the Robin skill boost; without the skill boost, the two characters' ability growth rate would be pitifully slow.

This is the difference in capacity.

For example, without the Robin's [Tone Harmony] skill boost, Tifa and Jeanne could only gain 50 points per day.

If you allocate points to ability stats, Daphne and Cassandra might only be able to increase by 5 points.

This is an insurmountable gap in terms of ability. For example, Ais can reach Lv.2 in a year, while other adventurers need several years or even longer.

Skill enhancements only accelerate the leveling process, but cannot close the absolute gap between geniuses and ordinary people.

However, Daphne and Cassandra were already quite content.

Following this trend, they will soon reach the standard for upgrading to Lv.3. As for their great achievements, with the Robin's almost cheat-like [Harmonious Family] skill, there is no need to worry about not having enough.

Being able to join the Fukaros Familia is already the greatest fortune of their lives.

Under a clear, cloudless sky, Fenyu and Robin walked side by side on the bustling West Street of the Demi-humans.

Today is a long-awaited day of rest for the Fukaros Familia.

Everyone has just updated their stats and is in great shape, but prolonged, high-intensity dungeon exploration will eventually accumulate fatigue that is not visible to the naked eye.

Therefore, Fen Yu waved his hand and gave everyone a day off.

Early in the morning, Feng Jin excitedly went to find her new friend, Amid, the "Battlefield Saintess" of the [Deankaite Familia]. The two top healers got together, seemingly preparing for an academic discussion on the latest treatment plans and drug formulas.

Early in the morning, Tifa was approached by Yamato Mikoto of the Takemikazuchi Familia, who wanted her help with a high-intensity battle training session. The two girls hit it off immediately and rushed off to the training ground.

As for Jeanne d'Arc—she was forcibly taken away by Miss Eina of the guild under the guise of "adventurer basic knowledge refresher".

Recalling Joan of Arc's tearful, desperately pleading expression before she was dragged away, Fen Yu couldn't help but shake his head and silently mourn for her for three seconds.

"Your Majesty, you should... pray for your own good fortune."

Daphne and Cassandra served as Funina's guards, accompanying her to the goddess's private bath.

I heard that this time it is Goddess Demeter, the chief goddess of the Demeter Familia, who specially invited Funina to a secret goddess tea party.

So, in the end, only Burning Feather and Robin remained.

When the robin said she had a place she wanted to go, Yu naturally became her protector.

After all, the reputation of the Robin "Warrior Saintess" was already well-known, and there were quite a few guys in Orario who coveted her beauty and abilities, so it was not safe for her to act alone.

Walking on the wide street, the warm sunshine bathed the robin, making him squint comfortably and wear a satisfied smile.

"We... I don't think we've ever taken a walk together like this before, have we?"

The robin turned its head and said softly.

"Um, I'm sorry."

Fen Yu's tone carried a hint of apology, "I've been dragging you guys straight into the dungeon all this time. We've been in Orario for so long, and I haven't even had a chance to properly show you around."

He was indeed too eager to become stronger. After arriving in this labyrinthine city, the pace of life was astonishingly fast, filled with nothing but adventure.

Even with the robins following him, they rarely had such a leisurely and relaxed time.

"Apologizing would be too formal; I won't allow it."

The robin stretched out its slender fingers and gently pressed them against Burnt Feather's lips.

Her lake-green eyes, like the most translucent gems in the sunlight, stared directly into Fen Yu's sapphire-like eyes.

"I understand that you want to become stronger. After all, only by becoming stronger can you do what you want to do. The premise of the strong helping the weak is that you are strong enough. I don't oppose becoming stronger, but I hope that you can relax occasionally. If the bowstring is stretched too tight, it will break one day."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Seeing her serious expression, Fen Yu smiled and nodded.

"That's more like it."

Upon hearing this, the robin smiled even more brightly.

She walked backwards with her hands behind her back, her skirt swaying gently with her movements, unexpectedly giving off a youthful and lively vibe.

A strange fortune-telling stall tucked away in a back alley, a small flower shop run by demi-human girls without any familiars, a potato ball shop tucked away in an unexpected, secluded corner —

Most adventurers have gone to explore dungeons, and they are rarely seen on the streets.

Fenyu turned her head and looked around at the various scenes on the street corner, feeling acutely that she knew absolutely nothing about the city of Orario.

The labyrinth city is vast, encompassing numerous districts within its massive walls, ranging from industrial areas to bustling city centers, and more recently, the red-light district.

He had been in Orario for over two months, but there was still so much scenery he hadn't seen.

Because of the sunny weather, they strolled leisurely along the wide road and in the quiet back alley, their mood becoming cheerful.

Unfamiliar people, unfamiliar place, unfamiliar scent.