Chapter 82: Heroic Aspiration, Bell Wants to Improve!
Liam deactivated the sword aura effect of "Secret Sword Art." While normal attacks carrying slashes did enhance his practical combat ability.
For long-term development, especially in terms of combat techniques, this PVE method was too much like chopping melons and cutting vegetables.
Against low-strength adventurers, this combat effect could be maintained.
But when facing an opponent whose adventurer level surpassed his own and possessed great strength, the flaws in practical combat techniques caused by over-emphasizing the sword aura effect…
Might not allow him to grasp an absolute advantage in battle!
The "Hellhounds," which finally posed a bit of a challenge now, with their defense, speed, and strength all at Lv2 monster levels, were his perfect whetstone.
"This is the feeling!"
"A real battle..."
The sharp blade of the Second-Grade armament, with a faint layer of flowing light, swept towards the monster rushing at him. The extremely strong destructive power of the blade directly cut the Hellhound's massive body in half at the waist.
Without rashly pouncing to bite, when the monster brewed a "magic-like offensive," the sense of crisis deep within him made Liam react instantly.
While backstepping to dodge, accompanied by a downward sword swing, a flowing slash kicked up dust from the ground, sweeping forward with devastating force!
「Exp +201」
How to dodge a monster's ranged attack? It's very simple: be faster than them!
And Liam did just that. The sword aura accompanying his back-step cut tore apart all the Hellhounds directly in front of him. The Hellhounds pouncing from the surroundings.
What greeted them were Liam's two moonlight slashes, as fast as afterimages!
"Does... he really need our help?"
Kashima and Chigusa, wanting to provide assistance but finding nothing to do, looked at each other, a sense of absurdity enveloping their hearts.
The question was before them again: what was the reason the Hestia Familia hired them?
"With Liam's current strength, in this Familia expedition, our positioning... is more like replacements for when he's physically exhausted, right?"
The battle in the mist-shrouded area earlier was far from being as clear as it was now.
After witnessing this crushing battle, Kashima increasingly felt that Liam's strength was that of an adventurer absolutely no weaker than himself!
"Um..."
"Specifically... I'm not sure either..."
The introverted Hitachi Chigusa first looked up at Kashima, then tentatively asked, "Mikoto, what do you think?"
"..."
The simple moves of Secret Sword Art, paired with Liam's vigorous figure, from a swordsman's perspective, gave her a feeling of being pleasing to the eye!
Compared to the swordsmanship Takemikazuchi had taught her, Yamato Mikoto couldn't find any similarities. She shook her head with a bitter smile.
"The reason for hiring our Familia is temporarily unclear, but what I can see is..."
The young woman paused slightly here, finally adding, "Liam Moon, he is walking the path of a sword style he created himself!"
Forsaking defense, pursuing the ultimate path of the attacking sword!
With the end of the Denatus, the news about "Sword Soul" Liam Moon of the Hestia Familia unsurprisingly became known to the adventurers of Orario…
"Broke Orario's Ais Wallenstein's record for the fastest breakthrough to Lv2."
"Shortened the time to 10 days…"
This world miracle created by Liam caused a complete sensation in Orario.
On street corners and in alleyways, any adventurer who came into contact with this matter would basically discuss it occasionally. Of course, there was another version…
"Liam Moon is the main culprit behind the Soma Familia's destruction."
This voice also occasionally spread from the mouths of adventurers. As an information hub, Orario's most famous restaurant, The Hostess of Fertility.
Nearing evening, an unknown number of adventurers had already mentioned "Liam Moon," this hot new topic.
Even Ryuu Lion, wearing a leaf-colored maid uniform with short green hair falling to her cheeks, knew the general situation without actively trying to find out.
She could vaguely recall the young man's face who had brought Goddess Hestia to the restaurant a few days ago.
It was Liam Moon, who had created a miracle… As for her evaluation?
As someone who was no longer an adventurer, she had no right to evaluate others, let alone a genius who had surpassed Ais Wallenstein.
She didn't want to bring it up, but that didn't mean others wanted to ignore it.
Placing a tray with food in front of Bell, Syr's smile was bright as she asked Ryuu, "Ryuu, do you remember that Mr. Adventurer who came to our restaurant for dinner that day?"
"Mm…"
"Of course, I still remember."
If it were anyone else, Ryuu would absolutely not want to participate in the discussion, but the one speaking was Syr, her close friend who had saved her.
"This Mr. Adventurer created a miracle that shook the world!"
"..."
A casual gossip discussion, yet these words were aimed directly at Bell. Looking at the plate placed before him, he had no intention of picking up his chopsticks.
Towards this senior adventurer who had once helped him, he had always maintained respect.
Especially knowing that Liam had only registered as an adventurer one day before him, yet had achieved such a grand feat.
He didn't feel defeated.
On the contrary, it made the admiration in Bell's heart even stronger…
"An adventurer who wrote an epic world miracle, known by all."
He didn't know if he could reach that level, but now the role model he was chasing was right before his eyes.
There was no reason not to work hard!
During a rare moment of leisure, Bell looked at his teammates beside him and tentatively suggested, "Mr. Pan, I actually have something... I'd like to talk to you about."
"What is it now?"
Pan, a half-pallum with blue hair and an appearance similar to Bell's, crossed his arms, his brow furrowed, his tone quite impatient.
"It might trouble you a bit..."
Hesitating, Bell finally made his request, "Next, I want to start my Dungeon training. I hope to get permission."
"You have to ask Lady Freya about that. If it's just minor scuffles in the upper levels, the training effect is definitely not as fast as the 'baptism'."
His attitude was still very impatient, but Pan still explained it to this rookie adventurer. It wasn't just a command from Lady Goddess.
It was also advice for a junior. He frowned and said, "And you at least have to tell me your next training goal."
"Also, I won't accompany you on something like this. Be prepared to die before you answer!" After saying this, he waited for a reply with a cold face.
His request might be granted. This was the most incredible thing for Bell. It wasn't that the "baptism" had no effect on improving his ability scores…
Even knowing it was training, witnessing the death-matches between Familia companions, this kind of behavior was still difficult for Bell's heart to accept.
The appearance of Liam, who broke Orario's, and even the world's, miracle.
Showed him another path. This is how a normal adventurer should be!
The idea that had long sprouted in Bell's mind became even firmer. Although Dungeon exploration would be full of danger, Senior Liam, who created a miracle, had come through it like this.
Could it be that he really couldn't do it?
That made no sense!
"Just because my body is flawed, must I yield to fate?"
Bell couldn't help but recall this sentence. Facing Pan's stern questioning, he didn't choose to back down, his tone exceptionally firm, "The middle levels of the Dungeon."
"Um... I have a goal I need to chase. I hope Mr. Pan can agree!"
(End of this chapter)
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