Chapter 1043: Chapter 787: I Don’t Think I’ll Lose
After over a month, Aisha did make some progress.
She officially advanced to Lv.4, becoming a strong contender among the second-tier adventurers, just one level away from becoming a first-tier Lv.5 adventurer.
However, this one level is akin to a heavenly barrier. Countless people in Orario and beyond find themselves stuck at this level, unable to advance any further in their lifetime. In all of Orario, adventurers at this level number less than forty, and those without sufficient potential or half-hearted geniuses would find it impossible to cross it. At least, Aisha has now reached the narrow gate and has the opportunity to step through.
If she could receive Chun’s demon art support at this time, she would possess the true strength of a first-tier adventurer.
Unfortunately, compared to Reiger’s progress, Aisha is undoubtedly far behind.
One has advanced to Lv.7.
The other to Lv.4.
The gap between them is the real heavenly barrier.
This barrier is so high that after being twice defeated by Reiger, each time ending in a miserable and embarrassing state, Aisha doesn’t even feel a desire for revenge anymore.
In fact, ever since Reiger entered here, members from other clans have also been watching him.
"Is that the [Limit Breaker]?"
"This is my first time seeing that monstrous newbie..."
"To advance to Lv.7 at such a critical moment, that’s splendid."
"With someone like him around, our success rate in this campaign should not be low, right?"
"Honestly, when I first learned about the artificial labyrinth and the Immortal Essence Great Secret Technique, I felt very uneasy, but after knowing he advanced to Lv.7, I suddenly felt much more at ease."
"Who wouldn’t feel the same?"
"Hopefully, he is really as rumored and can challenge levels above his tier."
"Ah, that way we can feel even more reassured."
People were discussing this fervently.
At this moment, even someone like Finn, who is usually a focal point in every sense, could not compare to the attention Reiger was receiving.
Although both are Lv.7, and Finn advanced earlier than Reiger, even holds a higher status, his title of the [Hero] of the small people is like a golden nameplate that makes him one of the standout figures anywhere, today, Reiger shone brighter than Finn, to the extent that most people somewhat overlooked Finn.
Finn didn’t express any opinion about this, in fact, he smiled in satisfaction from the sidelines.
Chun and others naturally noticed this phenomenon and exchanged knowing smiles.
"Indeed, I didn’t expect you to already be Lv.7 when we met again."
Asafi’s face finally held a slight smile as she looked at Reiger.
About three months ago, she had entered the 24th floor of the underground city with Reiger to take on the 24th floor granary investigation mission. At that time, Reiger had just recently advanced to Lv.5, still a newbie among the first-tier adventurers.
Who would have thought, after three months, Reiger underwent continuous advancement, first advancing to Lv.6 two months ago, and now to Lv.7. It was a leap-forward growth, overly dramatic to describe.
Asafi was quite sentimental about this, but like others, she also felt reassured.
No, compared to others, she had more trust in Reiger’s strength.
After all, she had witnessed first hand, Reiger displaying capability to challenge levels above his tier when he was Lv.5.
Now that Reiger has advanced to Lv.7, while others doubted if he could still challenge higher levels, Asafi was about seventy to eighty percent convinced about his capability to cross tiers in battle.
Of course, Chun shared the same sentiment.
After all, she had gone on expeditions with Reiger.
However, Chun playfully put an arm around Reiger’s shoulder and asked curiously.
"Spill the beans, Reiger buddy, how strong are you now? Can you really hold your own against an Lv.8?"
At these words, not only Asafi and Aisha, but even the representatives of the clans watching this couldn’t help but perk up their ears.
"You can’t just ask it outright like that, Chun."
Finn said helplessly.
"What does it matter, since we’re about to be comrades who share life and death, revealing a bit would help put us at ease."
Chun did not feel there was an issue and straightforwardly spoke her mind.
"I’m quite curious too." Aisha gave a seductive smile, licking her lips as she looked at Reiger: "Among the people I know, you count as the strongest man, though the [Little Rookie] who once defeated me was also a good man, but he’s still too green, not on par with you yet."
Aisha, who had once fought and was defeated by Bell Crowney, undoubtedly held him in high regard.
It’s well-known that Amazons greatly admire the strong and would actively pursue strong men they fancy.
Bell Crowney is a man Aisha admired and favored, and she was already planning whether to find some time to ’devour’ him.
However, Reiger surpassed even the likes of Bell Crowney, stirring Aisha’s heart as well.
Even if she talked about being defeated by Reiger or seeking revenge, Amazons are like that; once defeated by a powerful male, instead of harboring resentment, they become attracted.
If it weren’t for her self-awareness, knowing there was no way she could handle Reiger, Aisha might have already taken the opportunity to kidnap Reiger and ’devour’ him completely.
Thanks to this, Aisha was simply curious as to how strong Reiger had become.
Was he truly as the rumors said; could he match a Lv.8?
The young man before us, has he already become a figure akin to a [Hero]?
Those curious about this are probably not just Chun, Asafi, and Aisha, but even Finn and other members of his clan?
However, facing the curiosity of the crowd, Reiger merely smiled faintly.
"Even if you let me say it, I can’t really articulate it," Reiger calmly said. "I haven’t fought with the current Ota yet, so unfortunately, I can’t satisfy your wish to know who is stronger."
Saying this, Reiger suddenly burst into laughter.
"It’s just that, I don’t think I would lose."
Hearing these words, everyone’s heart slightly skipped a beat.
Even though Reiger did not show it, or rather he appeared very calm, precisely because he was so calm, everyone felt his words carried much conviction.
Indeed, that is the case.
Nowadays, Reiger has already liberated his own power level to Lv.7, if he were truly up against someone like Lv.8, he really doesn’t think he would lose.
Even without calculating cheat-like magic such as [Omnipotent Hammer], relying solely on his usual strength, Reiger believes he can still challenge across levels.
This is beyond doubt.
Potential ability, developed ability, combat experience, combat skill, and a variety of magic, in terms of every aspect, Reiger now is far stronger than when he first advanced to Lv.7.
And back then, when he just advanced to Lv.7, Reiger could compete evenly in normal conditions with the pinnacle of Lv.7, even defeating them, now that every aspect of his ability has grown, not being able to surpass levels and challenge Lv.8 would indeed be strange.
Even though Ota is very strong, as a warrior, he has no weaknesses, even if he has ascended to Lv.8 and cannot be compared to a regular Lv.8, with the high amplitude enhancement of [Beast Transformation] and the assistance of magic, Ota certainly has the ability to defeat the majority of same-level strong individuals.
Unfortunately, Reiger’s methods are far above his, merely leading him by one level is not considered a very advantageous advantage anymore.
In short, if Reiger were still at Lv.6, then Ota could still have a fight with him.
But Reiger has already liberated his power level to Lv.7, Ota’s chances of defeating him in this state are not high.
Just when the crowd was intimidated by Reiger’s simple words, suddenly, a hoarse voice sounded.
"Everyone is here, let’s officially begin."
When this voice emerged, everyone present was immediately startled.
Only then did they realize, at the spacious round table in the center of the hall, a pitch-black figure silently appeared.
It was a mysterious figure dressed in a black robe, hooded, face obscured, wearing gloves with complex patterns on their hands, showing no visible skin, making one doubt if the person was human.
Seeing this ghost-like mysterious figure, the others silently heightened their vigilance.
Only Asafi leaned towards Reiger, speaking in a lowered voice.
"It’s the magician from the guild who commissioned us to investigate the granary on the 24th floor last time."
Indeed.
That person is the mysterious magician Reiger hasn’t encountered since the incident on the 24th floor.
The magic tome Reiger used to unearth the second and third magic on his benefit was the reward from the investigation task given by that person.
Those magic tomes were all the handiworks of the person before him.
The person is, like Asafi, a magic tool maker who possesses the extraordinarily rare developmental ability known as "Mystery."
"I am a magician belonging to the guild, you can call me Fels."
The mysterious magician who finally disclosed their name drew the attention of everyone present onto themselves.
"In this upcoming artificial labyrinth invasion, I will also provide a bit of meager support to assist everyone, but please don’t expect too much from me, I can only provide auxiliary support. The real main forces are still the Loki Clan and Ganisa Clan."
With that said, Fels turned his head and looked at Finn and the serious-looking Shakti who hadn’t spoken.
"You two, would you be alright to lead this meeting?"
Upon hearing this, before Finn could say anything, Shakti spoke first.
"I’ll pass, let the [Hero] lead," Shakti willingly stepped back, saying, "Although we are considered main forces, all our first-level adventurers are Lv.5, unlike the Loki Clan, which is full of strong individuals."
"[Hero] is also known for his tactical acumen, and the Loki Clan has confronted underground forces on the front lines, they presumably understand the enemy better than us."
"I trust that the [Hero] already has relative strategies in place, so our Ganisa Clan will follow the arrangements of the Loki Clan."
Shakti’s words made everyone look towards Finn.
"Then I shall take the lead without hesitation."
With no reservation, Finn stepped forward and took his seat at the head position.
"Everyone, please be seated."
"Next, I will explain in detail all the strategies we have arranged on our side to everyone."
"Please listen carefully, avoid distraction."
"Because, failure means death for everyone."
With a single phrase, a terrifying pressure immediately filled the scene.
Under such pressure, the pre-battle meeting formally began.