*[Alise Lovell (Saber)]*
*[Level 4 (Updated in the same manner as God's Grace)]*
*[Strength: A807]*
*[Endurance: C632]*
*[Dexterity: B719]*
*[Agility: B784]*
*[Magic: A859]*
*[Development Abilities: Hunter G, Abnormal Resistance H, Fire Flash H]*
*[Weapon: Crimson Order]*
*[Noble Phantasm: Crimson Bloom]*
*[Skills: Crimson Blossom, Crimson Battle]*
As Levi spoke, he glanced at Alise's spirit attributes. As a hero once highly anticipated by the gods, her stats were quite impressive. Especially her two skills, which perfectly amplified the effects of her magic, 'Crimson Bloom.' It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she could now fight on par with, or even defeat, a Level 5!
"I see," Alise said, placing her hands behind her head casually. "Since you revived us, it's only fair to work as mercenaries for you for a while."
She seemed much more agreeable than Kaguya, but that was merely an illusion.
Levi had been using 'Mana Release: Circle' to keep an eye on things, both to find the graves of the Astrea Familia members and to prevent any unwanted attention. Through the mana dispersed in the air, he immediately sensed Alise's body tensing up upon being summoned. Clearly, if his answer hadn't satisfied her, the rapier at her waist might have already been drawn.
"We'll discuss the specifics of the contract once we're back at the surface base," Levi said, turning away. "For now, let's get out of here."
Alise and Kaguya exchanged a glance. As the former captain and vice-captain of the Astrea Familia, they shared a deep understanding. A few looks were all it took to communicate their thoughts.
Before following Levi, Kaguya, having observed the second 'Heroic Spirit Summoning' ceremony, couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to take my companions' weapons? You'll need some proof to summon them later, right?"
Levi shrugged. "Let's leave them here. I don't want to deal with a berserk 'Gale.'"
He wasn't afraid of Gale, but he had no interest in being watched 24/7 like those dark factions five years ago.
"Oh, by the way," Levi suddenly stopped, "can you two spirit form?"
"Spirit form?" "What's that?"
Seeing their genuine confusion, Levi shook his head. "If you can't, then never mind."
He then took out cloaks, hoods, and hair dye from his inventory. "Change into these clothes, and then change your hair color and style."
Alise raised an eyebrow as she took the items from Kaguya. "You don't want us to reveal our identities?"
Levi glanced at her. "Do you think the magic I used to summon you is something that should be exposed?"
Alise scratched her cheek, slightly embarrassed. "Haha, true."
Kaguya crossed her arms, muttering, "Idiot."
"Hey, Kaguya, did you just call me an idiot?" Alise puffed her cheeks in protest.
Kaguya averted her gaze. "You misheard."
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Alise: "Hmm~"
Despite their banter, the girls moved quickly. As former Level 4 adventurers, they had a healthy respect for the dungeon, especially since their deaths were due to an 'abnormal situation' within it. More accurately, they were eradicated like viruses by the dungeon's 'white blood cells.'
If they hadn't learned from such a costly mistake, Levi would have to consider sending them back to the cycle and summoning more sensible Familia members.
About twenty seconds later...
Seeing Alise and Kaguya fully disguised, Levi didn't hesitate. "Follow me."
He downed a bottle of ice-fire wine in one go. The two women nodded and followed him.
All three were Level 4 adventurers, so they faced little danger in the middle and upper levels. In less than forty minutes, they reached the boundary between the eighteenth and seventeenth floors.
But just then, the golden-haired boy in the lead suddenly cursed.
He turned around. "Change of plans. We might need to stay in the lower levels for a while."
"???" x2
Alise asked, "Can I ask why?"
Levi glanced at her newly dyed ash-blonde hair and shook his head. "Not for now."
If it were just him, Alise, and Kaguya, he wouldn't mind sharing some of his intel. After all, as they spent more time together, many things couldn't be hidden.
However...
Yes, however.
Levi had discovered something alarming through a change in the description of a skill on his character panel.
*[Goddesses' Love Blessing·5 Stars (-)]*
*[...]*
*[Current Blessings Held:]*
*[Second·'Goddess of Beauty' Freya's Twisted Love III: Greatly enhances mental abnormal resistance]*
Levi remembered clearly that before summoning Kaguya and Alise with 'Heroic Spirit Summoning,' Freya's blessing was only at Level II. But now, it had inexplicably risen to Level III.
While in the dungeon, it was impossible for him to meet the goddess. Yet Freya's affection had mysteriously increased by one level.
Levi wasn't stupid; he understood what this meant.
—He had just been directly observed by the Goddess of Beauty in some way!
—In fact, she might still be watching him right now!
Realizing this, Levi's hair stood on end. He didn't like the Goddess of Beauty; he even found her repulsive. Yet, for reasons he couldn't yet determine, he had caught the attention of Freya, one of the most troublesome goddesses.
If he were a real teenager, his heart might already be filled with disgust, worry, and fear. But Levi, a man in his thirties internally, quickly calmed down.
The Goddess of Beauty must have used some kind of magic tool to observe him. But clearly, it must have certain usage conditions. For example, it might require a large amount of magic stones as an energy source; it might have a long cooldown time after each use; or perhaps...
It could only observe a limited range.