Slash!
Crack!
Boom!
Inside the Dungeon, a brutal scene woven entirely from pure violence continued to unfold.
Holding a black sword, Cao Ye rampaged through the area.
Wherever he went, every monster was cut down with a single strike—without exception.
Magic stones fell to the ground one after another, yet no one bothered to pick them up.
"Ha… ha… This is the Ratio Technique… it's insanely strong!"
Cao Ye's face was filled with excitement.
Although the intense battle had made him somewhat tired, the joy in his heart made it impossible for him to calm down.
After making that "promise" with Freya, Cao Ye decided to spend all his diamonds.
Even though he hadn't reached 100 diamonds yet, he couldn't wait anymore.
He had also realized that by the last day he wouldn't be able to accumulate enough diamonds for another ten-pull anyway.
So instead of waiting, he decided to try single pulls.
Who knew—maybe he'd get lucky.
With that mindset, Cao Ye pulled from the gacha.
And surprisingly—
He actually got something.
[Technique: Ratio Technique]
This was the ability of Kento Nanami, the "adult" sorcerer from Jujutsu Kaisen.
The effect of the technique was simple yet powerful.
No matter who the opponent was, the technique could forcibly create a weak point on the target.
It divided the target's length into a ratio and created a 7:3 weak point.
If that point was struck—
It triggered a critical hit.
Even enemies stronger than the user could be damaged.
The technique could target any part of the body, and it even worked on non-living objects.
Even when facing the special-grade curse Mahito, Nanami could easily slice off his arms and legs with this technique.
"Whew… time to take a break."
Because he had obtained such a powerful technique, Cao Ye had rushed wildly through the Dungeon testing it.
Only now did he finally slow down.
It was a bit like Bell in the original story when he first obtained magic.
Bell had been so excited that he forgot about magic consumption and eventually collapsed from exhaustion in the Dungeon.
Clatter…
Cao Ye opened Imaginary Space, and magic stones fell out one after another.
He skillfully absorbed the magic energy inside them.
A familiar sensation flowed through his body.
It felt incredibly satisfying.
Step… step…
"Hm? It's you."
At that moment, a voice sounded from the distance.
Cao Ye looked over.
Soon he saw a familiar figure.
Dark brown skin.
Red hakama-style trousers from the Far East that reached her calves.
A continental-style combat outfit wrapped around her chest.
Arm guards and shoulder armor covered the outside.
Her outfit combined Far Eastern and continental elements.
At her waist hung a katana inside a black scabbard.
"Tsubaki!"
Cao Ye smiled and greeted her.
He would never forget the favor she showed last time when she helped him.
Although Cao Ye was petty and vindictive toward enemies, he always remembered those who helped him.
If they ever needed help, he would repay them without hesitation.
"Cao Ye, right? That name is pretty rare."
"That's right. Miss Tsubaki has a great memory."
Tsubaki was a half-dwarf, born from a Far Eastern human and a continental dwarf.
So she knew that names in the Far East were slightly different from those in Orario.
Still—
A name with just two characters, one surname and one given name, was the first time she had seen something like that.
"What are you doing here again, kid?"
"I'm an adventurer. If I'm not in the Dungeon, where else would I be?"
"That's not what I meant."
"Last time on the 17th floor you almost died."
"It hasn't been long—shouldn't you be resting?"
Tsubaki clearly remembered how serious Cao Ye's injuries had been.
He had even lost a finger.
If injuries like that weren't properly treated, they could leave lasting problems.
While thinking about it, her gaze suddenly fell on Cao Ye's hands.
Both hands had all ten fingers intact.
She froze.
"Cao Ye… your hand…"
"My hand?"
Cao Ye looked down at his hand, confused.
"What do you mean?"
"Last time you lost a finger, didn't you?"
"How do you have it back now?"
"Oh, that."
"I know a healing spell. It works pretty well."
"It was just a finger. I could restore it."
"Even a severed finger can grow back?!"
Tsubaki was shocked.
Healing magic in Orario was already rare.
High-level healing magic was even rarer.
The most famous healer was Amid Teasanare, known as the Saint of the Battlefield.
She was the best healer in Orario.
Her magic could:
Heal wounds
Restore stamina
Remove poison
Break curses
But even a single use of her healing magic cost an enormous amount because her goddess charged a high price.
There was only one healer like her in all of Orario.
That alone showed how rare high-level healing magic was.
But Cao Ye could even regrow severed fingers.
Not even Amid could do that.
If this news spread, it would shock the entire city.
"If Miss Tsubaki ever needs help, you can come find me anytime."
"Anytime? That generous?"
"You saved my life. I'll never forget it."
Cao Ye's words made Tsubaki feel very pleased.
She had helped him out of simple goodwill.
Yet now she had gained the friendship of a top-level healer—something many people desperately wanted.
"If I really need it, I'll definitely come find you."
"I actually hope you never have to."
"You brat."
Tsubaki laughed.
His meaning was obvious.
If she came looking for him, it would mean she was seriously injured.
"By the way, Miss Tsubaki, are you heading back?"
"Yeah."
"I finished testing my weapon."
"And there's still a pile of work waiting for me at the Familia."
As the largest weapon-forging Familia in Orario, the Hephaestus Familia worked with many other Familias.
Not to mention countless individual adventurers.
As their captain and the most talented smith, Tsubaki never lacked orders.
She even personally tested weapons herself, showing how seriously she took her craft.
"Next time, I'll treat Miss Tsubaki to a meal."
"Alright."
"I'll look forward to it."
Tsubaki smiled as she replied.
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