Name: Cao Ye
Level: Lv1
Ability Values:
Strength: G·267 → C·601Endurance: G·279 → B·727Dexterity: G·177 → D·559Agility: G·201 → C·696Magic: C·666 → S·980
Development Abilities: —
Magic:
Imaginary Magecraft( )( )
Skills:
Miracle of Absolute Evil
Imaginary Space
Jujutsu Sorcerer
Power derived from human negative emotions
• Curse power
• Mental enhancement
Looking at his updated Falna, Cao Ye smiled.
This time his growth was even greater than before.
Not only that—
The techniques, cursed energy, and jujutsu abilities he obtained from the Jujutsu Kaisen gacha pool had, under the miracle of the God's Blessing, formed a brand-new skill.
Jujutsu Sorcerer.
The term from Jujutsu Kaisen had now become one of his actual skills.
With the appearance of this skill, Cao Ye realized something new.
He could now draw power from his negative emotions, converting them into cursed energy—more precisely, magic infused with cursed energy.
This felt somewhat like cultivation.
Everyone knew that the world of DanMachi was a world of leveling through combat.
Training and cultivation weren't really part of its system.
If you wanted to grow stronger, you went into the Dungeon, fought monsters, gained experience, accomplished great feats, and increased your Falna level.
But now—
Cao Ye possessed a method of self-cultivation.
He could strengthen his magic using his negative emotions.
Although the efficiency wasn't very high—similar to absorbing magic stones—it was still better than nothing.
The only regret was that he didn't obtain a new magic spell.
"Your growth rate is truly shocking."
Freya's voice sounded softly from beside him.
In less than a month, Cao Ye's ability values had already risen to this level.
It was outrageous.
As long as he achieved a great feat, he could level up immediately.
Such growth speed was simply unbelievable.
If word got out, almost no one would believe it.
"Just good luck."
Cao Ye glanced at Freya and said casually.
Ever since he began suspecting Freya a few days ago, a subtle barrier had formed in his heart toward his goddess.
He was not someone with a particularly forgiving personality.
In fact, he could even be described as vindictive.
Even though it was only a suspicion—
That was enough.
Trust was something extremely difficult to build.
But it was very easy to damage or destroy.
Sometimes all it took was one single incident.
Freya also noticed that something was different about Cao Ye.
Previously, whenever Cao Ye faced her, his desire was practically overflowing.
Several times he had even tried to overstep boundaries.
But now—
He had become restrained in front of her.
Logically, Freya should have been pleased.
After all, as a goddess, having a follower constantly acting shamelessly could damage her dignity.
But when it actually happened—
She felt strangely uncomfortable.
The reason she had taken a special interest in Cao Ye was precisely because he was not charmed by her, yet still admired her deeply.
Now that admiration had disappeared.
In its place was distance.
And she didn't like it.
Cao Ye picked up his clothes and put them on.
Facing Freya's perfect divine beauty, he still felt attracted.
But he no longer had the previous urge to take advantage or flirt.
Freya, after all, was fundamentally no different from other gods.
They all acted according to their own amusement.
"By the way, there's a banquet tomorrow night."
"You'll accompany me."
"Hm?"
Cao Ye frowned slightly.
Accompany Freya to a banquet?
Within the Freya Familia, that privilege had always belonged only to Ottar.
Because he was the strongest member of the Familia and Freya's most loyal warrior.
So wherever Freya went, she brought Ottar.
It was also a form of demonstration of power.
Among the gods, banquets were basically social arenas of prestige.
For gods, talented children were their greatest bragging rights.
And Ottar was currently the highest-quality adventurer in Orario.
"A banquet? A Divine Meeting?"
"No. The Divine Meeting isn't until a few days later."
"And besides, those meetings aren't for children like you."
"Then who is hosting the banquet?"
"Apollo."
"…Ah."
The moment Cao Ye heard the name Apollo, his expression changed.
He remembered that god very clearly.
In Greek mythology, Apollo was regarded as the god of arts and culture, governing light, the sun, medicine, music, and prophecy.
But in DanMachi—
Apollo was portrayed as a creepy obsessive god who liked both men and women.
Cao Ye thought Apollo had probably been the most brutally misrepresented character in fiction.
When he watched the anime before, he only found it annoying.
But now this was a real world.
And the Apollo of this world was exactly like that.
"What? Do you have some problem with Apollo?"
Freya looked curious at Cao Ye's reaction.
Could Cao Ye already have some conflict with Apollo?
That seemed unlikely.
"No… I've just heard some… rumors."
Freya immediately understood.
The Apollo Familia was not top tier in Orario, but it was still fairly strong.
And there were plenty of rumors surrounding them.
"Don't worry."
"You are my person."
"Even if Apollo had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare do anything."
"I understand."
Freya's words sounded arrogant.
But she had the strength to back them up.
The strongest member of Apollo Familia was only Level 3.
Meanwhile in the Freya Familia—
Level 4 was merely considered acceptable.
The weaker members were too embarrassed to even show themselves.
Any Freya Familia executive could easily wipe out the Apollo Familia.
Seeing Cao Ye respond so calmly made Freya slightly dissatisfied.
"I'm a little tired today."
"Massage my feet."
"Yes, Lady Freya."
Cao Ye glanced at Freya's long legs wrapped in black stockings.
They were still extremely tempting.
He still desired them.
But the casual boldness he once had was gone.
After all—
He had nearly died in the Dungeon.
And the one who might have arranged it…
Could very well be the goddess standing in front of him.
Once a thorn grew in the heart—
Everything else naturally changed.
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