However, it was a fundamental truth that an adventurer's ability score progression became increasingly difficult.
For the past two, nearly three days, Levi had practically been inseparable from his 'wine'.
But as his elemental resistance to the concoction increased, what initially took only a sip or two to raise a stat by 1 point slowly became four or five sips for the same result.
Now, he had to down an entire bottle just to achieve a minuscule enhancement.
This made Levi realize that his method of strengthening himself using the 4-star Ice-Fire Wine had more or less reached its limit.
Of course, it wasn't as if there were no solutions.
The Ice-Fire Wine, which used wheat beer as its base, could only incorporate so many concepts, reaching a maximum of 4-stars at best.
But if he were to switch the wheat beer for a higher-quality beverage, like the fine wine from the Demeter Familia that cost over 20,000 Valis a bottle, or the Firewine produced by the Dionysus Familia.
Or even the 'Divine Sake' personally brewed by the god Soma of the Soma Familia...
Levi narrowed his eyes, then shook his head.
Until he determined the limits of his 'Bartending Art of Pure Water's Blessing', he wouldn't get involved in the murky affairs of the Soma Familia.
However, if the latter's existence could aid in his own strengthening, then...
At that moment, Levi, who was moving swiftly through the tree branches, suddenly halted his forward momentum.
He turned his head and looked to the south.
Through the gaps in the leaves, Levi saw a clearing that had been artificially created.
In the center of the clearing was a slightly raised mound of earth, upon which a tattered flag, its pattern faded beyond recognition, was planted. Surrounding it stood 10 rusted weapons that looked as if they could turn to dust at any moment.
"Found it."
Levi whispered, pushing off with his legs to land on the ground.
In his past life, he had watched all five seasons of the DanMachi anime plus the one-season spin-off, Sword Oratoria. Now, actually being in the real Orario, he could easily find out the exact number of Astrea Familia members who died five years ago through Hestia's status as a goddess.
Of course, adventurers entered the Dungeon every day, and adventurers died every day.
Perhaps someone, like 'Gale', had collected their comrades' weapons and brought them to the 18th Floor.
However, the Spirit Origin Levi was using could limit the summoned target's level to between Lv.3 and Lv.4.
This would further narrow down the pool of potential summons.
Of course, if his luck was bad and the person he ultimately summoned was not a deceased member of the Astrea Familia.
It wouldn't really matter that much. His combat power, equivalent to a high Lv.6, nearing Lv.7, while in the Heroic Spirit Possession state, was Levi's greatest source of confidence right now!
Disobedient? Just kill them and summon another! It would only be a waste of one Spirit Origin.
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, he opened the Lv.3 Type-Moon gacha pool and set the designated rate-up item to 'Intermediate Spirit Origin Exchange Ticket'.
In the first round of pulls, Levi's luck was decent. He spent 7 million Valis and hit the target directly on the soft pity.
Next, he changed the rate-up item to 'Intermediate Magic Crest Exchange Ticket'.
He spent a total of 15 million, first losing the soft pity to a Craft Essence, before finally getting his target on the 15th ten-pull.
There wasn't much to say about the two exchange tickets. He immediately traded them for an Ainsworth Magic Crest and a Saber-class Spirit Origin, the most adaptable in the world of DanMachi.
As for that 5-star Craft Essence...
[Moon Jewel · Craft Essence · 5-Star]
[Indestructible]
[Soulbound]
[Greatly increases Charm Resistance]
'Should I call this a pleasant surprise?' A slight smile tugged at the corner of Levi's mouth.
The Craft Essences in the Type-Moon gacha pool were numerous and varied.
There was 'Limited/Zero Over' which increased Strength, 'Imaginary Around' for Dexterity, 'Formal Craft' for Magic, 'Before Awakening' which boosted all stats except Agility, 'Prisma Cosmos' with its inherent mana recovery effect, 'The Undying Rose' which granted a Guts status, and even 'Mona Lisa' which increased the selling price of Magic Stones in the exchange shop...
Because of this, even Levi, after unlocking the Type-Moon gacha pool, had initially focused more of his attention on the 6-star Craft Essences.
Consequently, he had overlooked the 5-star and 4-star ones.
Naturally, he hadn't noticed that besides the Magic Crest and the Intermediate Spirit Origin, the Lv.3 gacha pool also contained a Mystic Code he desperately needed right now.
'Too bad that aside from the five Artifacts, I can only equip one Craft Essence. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind decking myself out with [Moon Jewel].'
While complaining inwardly, Levi had already decided to equip 'Moon Jewel' the moment he returned to the surface.
When facing the Goddess of Beauty, one could never be too careful.
He tossed the 'Moon Jewel · Craft Essence' into his inventory, deliberately placing it in the first row and first column for easy access later. Then, Levi took out the 'Intermediate Magic Crest · Ainsworth' and placed it against his left arm.
With a slight thought, a scorching sensation, as if being touched by a red-hot iron rod, immediately appeared on the skin in contact with the crest.
It gradually spread throughout his entire body with the passage of time.
If he were a native magus from the Type-Moon world, even with a bloodline connection, inheriting a Magic Crest from a predecessor would still involve immense pain.
But for Levi, not only had the crest provided by the gacha system already eliminated most of the side effects of implantation,
but his powerful physique, comparable to a high-ranking Lv.5 adventurer, also allowed him to easily suppress any discomfort.
About ten seconds later...
The burning sensation gradually faded.
On Levi's status panel, following 'Constellation Resonance', another skill that could bypass the DanMachi Falna system's magic slots appeared.
[Magic Crest · Ainsworth · 5-Star]
[Contained Magecraft/Data:]
[4-Star: Projection, Reinforcement, Healing, Mana Bullet]
[5-Star: Evocation · Heroic Spirit Summoning]
Because it was engraved within the Magic Crest, the relationship between the magecraft and the crest was like that of a smartphone and its apps from his previous life.
Levi only needed to activate it with his consciousness to directly use the magecraft within the crest.
He didn't need to spend a great deal of time practicing, as he had with 'Mana Burst' in the beginning.
And so it was at this moment. Standing before the cenotaph of the Astrea Familia members, he showed no hesitation. He simply raised his left hand toward the ten weapons and slowly began to chant:
"I announce—"
In the next second, as the Magic Crest activated, brilliant white mana surged from Levi's body, forming a complex, circular magic circle beneath him, inscribed with numerous runes and symbols from the Type-Moon world.
Levi focused his mind and continued reciting the 'Heroic Spirit Summoning' incantation:
"Thy body shall be under my command; my fate shall be thy sword."
"Heed the call of the Spirit Origin! If thou wouldst obey my will and my reason, then answer my summoning!"
_____
🔥 New stories are out! 🔥
New Story: COTE: Natsuki Subaru Returns to School, but as the Purge King
✅ Read 40 chapters ahead on all series.
✅ Get exclusive content and updates.
Help us hit our targets:
🎯 100 Powerstones = +1 free chapter for all
🚀 140 MEMBERS = +5 bonus chapters (all stories)!
👻 P - Walnutchan