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[System Notice: Host has reached Level 2.]
[Congratulations. Achievement: Level-Up completed.]
[Rewards Granted:]
– All current summoned subordinates receive their original gear, now enhanced.
– One Grimoire and one Magic Sword.
– Storage Space upgrade.
[Note: Weapon, Armor, Grimoire, and Magic Sword rewards have been placed in Virtual Space. Please check your inventory.]
The upgraded storage space—
Automatically maintains and repairs any system equipment stored inside.
There was no longer a need to worry about equipment damage or seek a blacksmith Familia for repairs.
Such blacksmith Familias included famous names like Hephaestus Familia and Gubanew Familia.
As for the Grimoire, once read, it would vanish—
But the reader would permanently learn a magic spell.
The Grimoire granted by the system was worth 1.99 billion valis.
Note: If the magic slots were already full (max 3), the spell would not be learned.
The Magic Sword reward was valued at 8.8 billion valis.
It was a longsword-type Magic Sword—indestructible.
Unlike normal magic swords that shattered after a few uses, this one was eternal.
Comparable to Crozzo's Magic Swords.
All subordinate equipment had also been upgraded to top-tier.
For example—
Alicia's scarlet rapier Crimson Order had been reforged with refined metal.
It now contained an indestructible attribute.
…
After reading the rewards, Raven Eltharion froze.
"Damn…"
So the system hadn't ghosted him—it just didn't issue new quests for a while.
In fact, the system had never said it was leaving.
"…I totally misunderstood."
"Thank the gods!"
"My cheat finger is back online!"
Relieved, Raven exhaled and smiled brightly.
With the system active again—
He could now solve his subordinates' equipment issues and save a ton of money.
Sweet.
Though…
For newcomers like Metelia, he'd still have to spend money to craft her a basic gear set.
…
"Wow, what's got you smiling like that?" Eina suddenly leaned closer.
She narrowed her eyes and raised an eyebrow.
"Got a fancy weapon and now you think you're invincible?"
Raven snapped out of it and grinned. "Of course."
"You're really full of yourself, huh?" Eina smirked and rolled her eyes.
That was a full-blown eye-roll.
"I'm heading to the exchange center to trade these for valis."
Still smiling, Raven replied, "I'll come find you to chat afterward."
"Wait."
Eina's expression changed. Her eyes widened.
"You really did go dungeon diving?"
"—Yup."
"—That's why I said I've gotten way stronger in just two days."
His voice was calm and nonchalant.
Standing this close to Eina, he could smell the faint fragrance on her body.
The scent alone lifted his mood.
"When exactly did you go adventuring?" Eina poked his nose with a finger.
So disobedient…
Luckily, nothing happened to him.
He wasn't even wearing armor—must've just explored the first floor, she figured.
Eina sighed inwardly.
Raven scratched the spot she touched and gave a wry smile.
"Day before yesterday and today."
"You went out two days ago?" Eina looked surprised. "Come with me."
She quickly got up from her seat and led Raven to a small room nearby.
Once they were both seated, Eina pulled out a notebook and quill.
"Tell me everything. I need to record your adventuring history."
Raven thought for a moment.
Since she was his advisor, he figured he might as well tell her everything.
When Eina heard he had gone all the way to the 18th Floor—
Her eyes immediately widened in disbelief.
And then, when he mentioned defeating the 17th Floor Boss Goliath alone two days ago—
Eina was left completely speechless.
And today, he wiped out an entire Dark Familia…
Bang!
Suddenly—
Eina slammed her hands on the table with a loud thud.
At the same time—
The surprise vanished from her face, replaced by suspicion.
Those emerald eyes glared at Raven intensely.
Like a cobra staring down a little white mouse.
"You're not… joking with me, are you?" Eina's voice carried a faint trace of anger.
Raven calmly picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of red tea.
After all, he hadn't made anything up…
"Oh, right—my level also went up. I'm Lv.2 now," Raven said, casually setting down the cup.
Eina's face slowly darkened with a stormy shadow.
"You've got to be kidding…"
"Why is it so hard to believe me?"
"I know it sounds ridiculous, but I'm telling the truth."
"I'm not trying to fool you."
Raven raised a hand and waved it in front of her.
Eina, reaching her limit, grabbed his hand.
"You said you leveled up, huh?"
"Fine—show me proof."
Eina wasn't dumb.
But the more she listened, the more disappointment clouded her gaze.
Raven caught that look and his expression shifted thoughtfully.
Proof, huh?
Well—
That was actually pretty easy.
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