Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Be the Main Character in Orario?

"In addition to 'Weapon Sharpening' and 'Self-Enhancement,' my personal recommendation is to go further down the path of specialization."

"While 'Self-Enhancement' does boost all your stats for five minutes, the effect is too flat."

The word 'flat' made Loki twitch slightly.

She knew that boosting all stats equally could feel underwhelming—but if each stat increases by 200 points, that's a total of 1,000 points. That's hardly mediocre.

In fact, Loki felt that kind of increase was borderline excessive.

"A flat boost raises your overall numbers, sure—but in battle, what really matters isn't total stats, but which areas stand out the most."

Bell had a lot of authority on that topic. He was an exception—a rare case with strong stats across the board. For someone like him, boosting all stats was incredibly effective.

But for Adventurers who specialize in one or two attributes, spreading the bonus evenly results in minimal gains where it matters most. So in those cases, it's far better to double down on what they're already good at.

"For example, Captain Finn's strengths are Agility and Dexterity, right?"

Finn gave a slight nod.

"Since those are your specialties, it means the other attributes likely saw less growth during level-ups. So your combat style isn't focused on Strength or Endurance, but on speed and maneuverability."

"If 'Self-Enhancement' boosts all attributes equally, then giving 200 extra points to Strength and Endurance... would that really help you that much?"

Finn thought it over for a moment, then shook his head slightly.

"Strength and Endurance matter in combat, but they aren't the core of my fighting style."

"We Pallum have never had an edge in raw power or toughness. Spending effort on those stats doesn't yield much. But our bodies are naturally more agile and nimble—I rely on speed and quick movement far more in a fight."

It was clear from his words: high-level Adventurers tailor their fighting style to their unique stat distribution.

Those with top-tier stats across the board are considered true all-rounders—but only if they've hit S-rank in every category.

If you haven't reached that level, then 'well-rounded' just means 'average.'

Bell smoothly picked up the thread of the conversation.

"So for Captain Finn, the current system of 'Self-Enhancement' doesn't really amplify his true strength. Boosting Strength and Endurance doesn't come close to the impact you'd get from enhancing Agility and Dexterity."

"If we reallocate the boosts and focus entirely on those two stats, I think it's possible to raise both Agility and Dexterity by 400 points within five minutes."

That much!?

Finn's breathing quickened slightly.

Even if the total boost dropped by 200 points, those 800 points focused entirely on his core attributes would be far more valuable than a generic 1,000-point spread.

With 400 points added to both Agility and Dexterity, he could push them well beyond S-rank within five minutes—possibly even hit the S cap.

Loki mulled it over and had to admit—this kind of specialized enhancement was way more practical than a flat upgrade across the board.

"I want the special enhancement Rune Stone for Finn as well."

"And for Gareth and Mama too."

"By the way, if it's just one Status being enhanced, how much can it be increased?"

Bell paused to think, then quickly had his answer.

"For a focused stat boost, it should be about 600 points."

The number made Riveria's expression visibly crack.

Even with a time limit on the Rune Stone's effect, if she timed it right, the destructive power of her magic might double.

A single Rune Stone would likely only last long enough for one casting in battle.

But when Rune Stones came into play, even just ten well-timed spells could be enough to swing the entire outcome of a fight.

"Alright! I want that one too!"

A 600-point boost to a single stat wasn't something Loki could ignore.

Riveria's role in the team was critical. Her massive area-of-effect spells were a cornerstone of their strength. And boosting her Status with Rune Stones translated directly into raw firepower.

These three Rune Stone types represented the Loki Familia's three trump cards.

Riveria needed one to enhance Magic.

Finn needed one for Agility and Dexterity.

Gareth needed one for Strength and Endurance.

"Following the custom order pricing, each Rune Stone is 1 million Valis. Is that acceptable?"

"Yeah, that's fine."

A million per Rune Stone was still within Loki's budget.

"What about the price of the 'Purification' Rune Stone?"

"Same price. 'Purification' is a wide-area healing Rune Stone. It can cleanse multiple targets and also grants a three-minute poison immunity. It's definitely worth a million."

That made sense.

And it's not like they'd need dozens of them. Ten should be more than enough for a full expedition.

"Kid, got anything that can replace those Fireball Stones?"

This time, Loki wasn't planning to waste funds on Magic Swords. A million-Valis-grade Magic Sword barely outperformed a 100,000-Valis fireball.

If that's the case, why not just buy Rune Stones with offensive spells directly?

"There's quite a variety."

"Aside from fireballs, there are water shots, ice shots, rock shots, and lightning bolts. I can also make ones with even more power, but I'd recommend you go for Rune Stones that enchant weapons directly."

Bell's pitch made Loki stiffen.

"You're even selling weapon enchantment Rune Stones?"

"Of course. But only one enchantment can be active on a weapon at a time—including 'Weapon Sharpening.' Using a Rune Stone to enchant a weapon gives it magical properties, so even those who can't cast spells can deliver magical attacks."

"The enchantment lasts for 15 minutes, and it's priced the same as a standard ability enhancement Rune Stone—1 million Valis each."