Before Lily’s appearance, Deoen’s users had been using skills in a passive manner.
They prepared techniques by consuming a set amount of mana or alternative resources, deriving fixed values through set casting times.
No matter how much more mana one had or how fast they could move, the process and results were always the same.
Of course, there were exceptions.
The fusion of skills, or abilities that broke the framework like those of Spirit Sorcerers or spiritual classes.
However, skill fusion could only be used by those with exceptional technique or talent…
“After all, spiritual classes were considered abnormal from the start.”
In essence, over 99.99% of users moved exactly as the system defined.
It was a clean and powerful force, albeit one with clear limits. When I appeared, that was when a change occurred.
“Active use of mana.”
Maybe it was because I had worked hard, producing mana concentration stones while lecturing?
Users opened their eyes to a new world, as if they were breaking down the walls that had held them back.
As their “constraints” gradually loosened, they began to unleash their powers freely.
But.
“That can’t be right.”
What I had taught was merely the basic operation of mana.
If we’re talking about someone like Leo, who forged ahead on his own, could it really be that I had only shared the basics and that it influenced the balance system?
I just don’t understand.
“What I taught was just a tiny fraction. It’s barely enough to even consider it ‘teaching’.”
Honestly, it was just taking baby steps.
“The standards for people differ from individual to individual. I may have learned briefly, but I’d say I’ve become at least 30% stronger.”
Black said this with overflowing confidence.
Certainly, the performance he showed in the previous round was on a different level compared to that of the users, not to mention the Grand General.
No matter how high-ranking a ranker is, when growth differences and balance adjustments come into play, it’s not easy to handle.
However, Black, in his capacity as a general, shared a boost with Chuka Chip and managed to secure victory against the massively buffed unicorn.
“Of course, it was because Leo got captured that he was able to catch it.”
Well, a catch is a catch, right?
As I fell into thought for a moment, Black shook his head, seemingly reading my expression.
“It’s not Lady Lily’s fault. After all, we didn’t expect the balance adjustment system to be affected this much. During testing, the difference was definitely not this significant…”
“Wasn’t the difference during the test supposed to be this small…”
“…….”
“Anyway, it’s not a problem to give a lecture.”
“Of course, it’s not my fault.”
This is like showing someone who crawls how to walk, and they’re shocked, saying, “What? People can walk?!” and then they end up with an impossible measurement.
I haven’t even told them how to run, let alone how to fly.
Even if I told them, “Merely flying” wouldn’t be enough to beat a one-year-old Celestial.
“Um, well, that’s right. You’re not at fault.”
“So, will there be any modifications or anything?”
“For now, we decided to proceed as is. This isn’t a problem affecting only one team, and since Laguiel didn’t participate in Lady Lily’s class, the balance system didn’t work properly either.”
‘Laguiel.’
The Seven Archangels of the ‘Angel’ guild using the guild buff called the Light Castle.
I don’t like the guild name, but it is pretty useful.
Especially the ability to shoot arrows in the almost infinite range is rare even in the past.
Even if it’s the power of the system.
“However, the stats per level and growth buffs, as well as resource buffs, will increase by nearly double compared to before. At least the opponent will be possible.”
Even though I still won’t win in the end, if growth goes well, I could at least be a ‘nuisance’ as per the existing plan.
Black decided to believe that.
“Anyway, this notice is the end of it, and it’s been conveyed to all the other teams. Let’s take a short break and hold a brief meeting for Round 2.”
“I’d like to say something about that.”
The Devil raised his hand, glancing at me.
When I looked at him, the Devil’s gaze shifted elsewhere.
“Ahem! That Lily is strong.”
“Lily?”
“… Lily, nu, nu, nu. Damn it! Anyway, she’s strong!”
“Strong, huh?”
“…… She’s strong.”
Well done.
There’s definitely some progress.
Feeling proud, I looked at the Devil, who turned his face red and hid it in darkness.
“Isn’t it just about smashing the core, regardless of who they are? Right?”
What does “right” even mean?
“That’s one way to do it. But is it even possible?”
Redberry looked at it somewhat pessimistically.
It wouldn’t be easy to break the core while the opponent is defending.
Moreover, in the mock siege war system, if the general or grand general players are inside the castle, the core’s defense increases.
Can even Lily break the extremely fortified core while dealing with players’ interference?
Can I break the extremely enhanced core?
I nodded my head.
“It’s not impossible. Just not right now.”
Using the spear of annihilation, I could break it if I wanted to.
Actually, I feel like I could smash it with a hammer from the start.
The core is so tough that even a single thrust from a spear won’t shatter it, but it doesn’t exactly have any movement or skills.
Even generals would need to pound it for about two minutes to break it.
To be honest, aside from the previous two examples, I have a few more ideas that just came to mind.
But if I open up those possibilities now, the upcoming third round will be an issue.
“From the third round, when we secure two victories, alliances will be possible. And it’s highly likely that both teams will come to attack us.”
Making it sound like securing two victories is a given.
But I couldn’t help but wonder if anyone in this space actually thought that ‘I’ could lose with Lily’s team.
It’s obvious.
If one side is ahead, it’s better to eliminate that team’s chances of winning and then fight.
This alliance rule was created to prevent one team’s overwhelming dominance.
“They probably haven’t revealed all their cards yet. Just like us, they must have a hidden trump card.”
Everyone has grown exponentially stronger compared to a year ago.
As celebrities among rankers, they must have hidden abilities beyond what is already known.
We need to keep asymmetric strategies like one-touch destruction of the core in reserve to prepare for a wave of those variables hitting us at once.
“So what are we going to do in the next match?”
“Well… since the previous round went quickly, let’s try to take it a bit slower this time.”
Above all, I need to catch Raizaka.
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“So I came to catch you.”
“Grurrr…”
[The chaos that ensues, the Extreme Dragon Raizaka is hostile towards you!]
It’s been a while, and it’s good to see Raizaka again.
Seeing that huge body and overwhelming energy brings back a flood of memories.
It feels like just yesterday when I met him without holy power, pouring all my strength into the battle except for the sacred transformation.
In reality, it hasn’t been that long.
It’s only been about three weeks, maybe.
Thinking back, Raizaka felt like a massive wall.
Of course, Raizaka is by no means weakened or weak.
Raizaka is the bloodline of chaos that was annihilated by the demon race and a betrayer of dragons.
His blood is strong enough to tear away the wings of the Dragon Lord of the time and bring him down into the abyss.
I have a bloodline.
Kieeeeee!!!
But even so, I’m just a ridiculously weak entity that isn’t even 5% of my main body.
This should be as easy as pie.
I raised my hammer and suddenly looked back at myself.
“Oh, was it more like spitting while lying down?”
In comparison to that time, I can barely muster even 1%, yet who’s judging whom here?
It seems like I’ve become strange, intoxicated by this ‘small’ power.
This bloodline never permits such power.
While I was wearing a hollow smile, Raizaka kept firing thick breaths at me to hit the dodging me.
But it’s pointless.
“GRAAAAH!!!”
If it doesn’t hit, who cares?
“Shall I catch you soon?”
I’ve grasped the level of this.
If I’ve drawn aggro to this point, that’s enough.
I plant my feet firmly on the ground.
Kudduk! The earth covers my ankles, and the hammer in my hand shivers violently, emitting bright white steam.
Holy energy surges. A huge living entity covers my view.
Power moves.
“Grr…?!”
With a flash of white light, Raizaka’s upper body was sent flying.
[Chaos Invoked, the Extreme Dragon Raizaka has been defeated!]
[Defeater – Lily Elbrite.]
The blessing of the Extreme Dragon is granted.
I felt sure about the doubts I had been vacillating over until now.
“As expected.”
It’s nothing special.
It’s just on par with a level 13 maxed-out buff from a simulation siege war.
Leo surely didn’t frequently use the power of the Extreme Dragon in battle for nothing.
There was no reason to jeopardize the usual combat balance.
“Right?”
As I said that and turned around, a golden wave descended in front of me.
Golden hair danced in the air, and there was a presence overflowing that I had never seen in Black’s battles.
Mysterious mythical artifacts circled around her, and a power that could astonish even me flowed through her body.
Two spears and two golden eyes glimmered sharply.
“…This is unexpected, but I have something prepared too.”
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
“Come at me. With spears.”
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