DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 139: Objective Reached, Return Trip! Status Update

Liam and the others continued their return trip. The most dangerous part was the very beginning of the journey back.

Because Liam was only responsible for bringing up the rear and being on guard for any potential team-wiping crises.

Mikoto and the others began to cooperate fully, jointly fighting against the various monsters that appeared.

Mikoto's gravity magic was a very powerful crowd-control skill.

As for Daphne and Cassandra, they also had a certain degree of combat capability.

Even Lili could fight.

In this deep-level Dungeon combat, even just providing assistance with a hand-crossbow, after a subsequent update, her ability scores would also see some improvement.

And after Lili's adventurer level increased, her weight-bearing capacity would naturally also strengthen.

A small figure, yet she could carry an astonishingly heavy amount of supplies.

The future Lili would surely become a supporter among supporters! She might even become a combat adventurer.

After passing the most dangerous floors, the rest of the journey would only become easier and easier.

From going all out at the beginning, needing to team up to kill a monster, and even getting injured.

To later, just by consuming stamina, they could cooperate with each other and kill with all their might without getting hurt.

Seeing everyone's tacit cooperation, Liam was also very satisfied in his heart.

Not bad, we should continue to maintain this rhythm.

As time flew by, Lili looked at Liam pitifully.

"Captain Liam, it's full. It's too full."

Actually, Lili's backpack had been full since the start of their return trip.

However, after activating the hidden energy source in her pack, the backpack's space could be further expanded.

The so-called backup hidden energy source was the space from consumed food, water, and other supplies.

And now, even with the backup hidden energy source activated, it was already completely unbearable.

"Alright, then I'll carry a little. But collecting materials and bearing the main load is still your responsibility."

"Long live Captain Liam!"

Compared to throwing away cheaper materials on the ground, Lili naturally wanted to bring back more resources. In order to maximize the profit of this expedition.

"However, we should try to sell all the less valuable materials on the eighteenth floor."

Lili nodded hurriedly.

Subsequently, the group's advancement speed became faster and faster.

Dungeon 18th Floor.

At this time, Liam's adventurer team had reached the 18th floor.

This floor was already a safe floor.

Because it was a transit station in the Dungeon, their main business was still serving those expedition teams.

Exchanging materials, magic stones, etc., here was naturally not as cost-effective as exchanging them on the surface.

It was just that it was relatively more convenient.

After Liam led his people into the eighteenth floor, an adult male saw Liam and his eyes immediately lit up with excitement.

His face even flushed red. He was decked out in gold and silver, the image of a nouveau riche.

His smile even stretched to the roots of his mouth.

And behind him followed a group of underlings.

After the nouveau riche approached, these underlings also immediately followed.

"Sword Soul Liam! It's me! I'm the one who bet my entire fortune on you before.

Come on, bro, I'll take you to eat something good! All your drinks are on me!"

Liam was a little confused. No, who is this guy? He had indeed annihilated the Apollo Familia in a War Game before.

He had also participated in the betting, wagering a large amount of Valis on him to win.

But the number of spectators at that time was really too large; he had no interest in getting to know them one by one.

Compared to getting to know passersby, he was more inclined to get acquainted with true powerhouses.

Or those characters from the original work. After all, they could be used as a reference for their strength, character, and integrity.

"Actually, I also participated in the betting."

Liam was just about to say something more, but was interrupted by this man.

"Mr. Sword Soul Liam, don't be in a hurry to refuse. I still manage a street on the surface, and I also have some business on this floor.

Let's go, let's go, I'll treat you to something good first."

This man excitedly took out a VIP card. This was the entry-level VIP card for Orario's largest casino.

The card face was pure white, with the logo of Orario's largest casino, Golden City Paradise.

White symbolized purity, cleanliness, or infinite possibilities.

Using this as the color for the entry-level VIP card was naturally very appropriate.

"Look, this is the VIP card for Orario's largest casino, Golden City Paradise. I'm truly rich now!"

This man rubbed his hands excitedly. After seeing Liam, he became uncontrollably excited.

This was Sword Soul Liam.

The most dazzling rookie in all of Orario, the new adventurer with the strongest potential in the entire world, ever.

And also the strongest rookie who had created astonishing great feats!

As long as he could pull him into a betting game, then he would have countless riches!

Controlling the outcome of the betting game, even if it was just betting everything on Liam to win, it was a no-cost, high-profit venture!

"Liam, do you want to continue participating in betting games? I have channels here, you can participate in higher-level betting games."

This man held the entry-level VIP card in his hand, constantly showing off his wealth.

This made Liam not have the slightest thought of cooperation.

Too high-profile, not smart enough, not enough city-smarts, too low a vision. To cooperate with Liam, this guy was completely unqualified.

Liam expressionlessly took out a VIP card.

This VIP card was precisely the supreme VIP card of the largest casino—Golden City Paradise.

The Black Gold Card!

The whole card was black, with patterns made of a rare golden material more precious than gold or mithril, attached to it.

At this moment, this street boss and his underlings behind him all widened their eyes.

Not just them, but even Mikoto and the others couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.

The Black Gold Card!

Black symbolized mystery and the unknown, while gold represented power and wealth. Even just carrying this card would grant the magical protection of being warm in winter and cool in summer.

It was also the top-tier client of Golden City Paradise. And a symbol of strength and status!

Unexpectedly, with Liam's current strength, he could actually possess a Black Gold Card!

That's right, after all, he's the adventurer who broke through to Lv2 at the fastest speed. Creating multiple astonishing great feats.

An adventurer with such infinite potential, and also the adventurer with the highest potential in history.

Liam is fully qualified to get this supreme card!

The street boss looked at Sword Soul Liam in disbelief. Who didn't know about the famous Black Gold Card in all of Orario?

Even if they hadn't seen it in person, they had heard the legends about Orario's Black Gold Card countless times.

"Sword Soul Liam, you, you actually have a Black Gold Card!" "Boss, he really has a Black Gold Card!"

"To actually see a Black Gold Card in person, I can die without regrets."

It was like in his previous life, most people would never be able to drive a Rolls-Royce Phantom in their lifetime. Nor would they experience a Maybach on an overpass on a rainy night.

But this didn't affect everyone's familiarity with brands like Maybach and Rolls-Royce at all.

Moreover, the largest casino, Golden City Paradise, would also regularly promote the privileges of the Black Gold Card.

Of course, they would also use the highest level of force to completely annihilate anyone, or any power, that dared to forge a VIP card.

Liam let out a breath. He didn't want to waste time with these passersby.

"Let's forget about cooperation. Even if there really is cooperation regarding the casino, with my current status, I should be dealing directly with their top management or agents, right?"

He hoped these passersby would have some self-awareness.

To want to cooperate with him, Liam, one must at least have a certain value.

He came before Mikoto and the others, a little puzzled. Daphne and Cassandra were also completely shocked and didn't know what to say.

Is Liam's current status already so prominent?

"Is this Black Gold Card really yours?"

Liam nodded, "So, let's deal with the materials and such now? Of course, try to only deal with some bulky and low-value materials.

Then let's rest here for a bit and replenish our daily supplies."

Lili and the others nodded.

After all, the group had been exploring for too long. Fatigue and cleanliness were both problems.

And this 18th floor was just right for everyone to have a good rest.

Liam checked his armament, which was slightly worn.

In its current condition, lasting until they returned to the surface was completely no problem.

Then was to replenish food, water, and take a bath. The group rented several tents, soft and clean sleeping bags, and had a good night's sleep.

Waking up from his dream, Liam had slept for a full ten hours this time.

At this moment, his energy was exceptionally abundant. While waiting for everyone to finish resting.

He continued to comprehend the sword aura stasis and dragon-shaped sword aura he had learned at level 40 and 45.

Raging Dragon Slash had too many derivative effects. Dragon-shaped sword aura, levitation, and sword aura form were all derived from it.

Now, Liam, even just by sitting in meditation and comprehending, could allow himself to slowly increase the power of the sword aura he released.

Rest over. Liam and the others returned to The Hearthfire Manor at an even more efficient speed.

At this moment, the group, after returning to the Familia home, their constantly tense spirits finally completely relaxed.

Even on the 18th floor of the Dungeon, it was not at all as comfortable as the Familia home.

This was their home!

After returning to the home base, Liam returned to his room and checked his Sword Soul template.

Unlike Mikoto and the others who fell fast asleep after returning, Liam, after a simple wash-up, still had good energy.

The goal of this Familia expedition had been achieved, and his Sword Soul class level had been raised to 45. He just didn't know how much his ability scores were lacking.

Liam guessed that this time his ability scores should at least be S-rank guaranteed. As for higher? He wasn't sure.

Liam recalled his Dungeon adventure this time. He had dealt with the 27th-floor lord and obtained two extremely rare materials.

Thinking about it, based on the quantity, it should be at least enough to forge one or two two-handed greatswords.

And there would still be some left over, which could be used to forge one or two short swords. The remaining scraps should still be enough to forge two daggers.

After all, that was a two-headed dragon with a body length of about twenty meters, and the neck of each dragon head had a diameter of at least one meter.

After looking at the Sword Soul panel, Liam continued to immerse himself in the comprehension of sword aura.

From dynamic cultivation to a meditation-like static cultivation.

This experience was very mysterious.

He didn't know how much time had passed. He just felt the surrounding environment was very quiet.

Subsequently, he felt a touch full of elasticity, and a fresh fragrance, and that familiar sweet voice.

As expected, it's Lady Hestia.

She was still so small, but her figure was so big.

Now, looking at Liam, her face was full of concern.

She had feelings for Liam that surpassed family. Not having seen him for so many days, she naturally missed him and was very worried.

"Liam-kun!"

"Lady Hestia, you're back?"

"Of course, let me see quickly. You've been on a Familia expedition for so many days. Are you injured? Did you encounter any danger?"

If one had to speak of danger, there was naturally some. But if it was a fatal danger, then he hadn't encountered one yet.

But if it was a danger that would put even Liam in a life-or-death situation, then Mikoto and the others would naturally be in an even more perilous situation.

That kind of situation simply didn't conform to Liam's thoughts.

Liam and the others still had a brighter future. There was no need for this adventure to be so extreme.

"Danger, naturally there was some. It's just, maybe a little bit of a scratch? You can even encounter danger when drinking water, Lady Hestia."

Hearing Liam's words, Hestia was also very helpless.

But, whatever.

As long as Liam-kun could return safely, then nothing else mattered.

With this thought, Hestia quickly patted the sofa not far away.

"Liam-kun, lie face down here quickly. Let me update your ability scores for you. Your useless goddess Hestia can only do this kind of thing for you."

Liam came before Hestia and looked seriously into her eyes.

"Lady Hestia, for you to be able to update my ability scores for me is already the most important help for me."

The improvement of an adventurer's ability scores, and the upgrading of the Sword Soul template, only when these two were improved at the same time could he, in the most extreme state, complete a perfect sublimation.

And his character was not the type to rely on others for everything.

So, Lady Hestia, as long as she could update his ability scores and such for him, was already enough. The rest of the matters could all be left to him.

Liam lay face down on the sofa. Hestia took a piece of parchment, pricked her finger with a silver needle, and dripped the blood onto it.

These things, Hestia had done many times. So she was abnormally familiar.

It was just that, after seeing the updated ability score data, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Liam-kun, you, how did your ability scores improve so much?"

"A lot?"

Hearing even Hestia so surprised, he thought that this ability score update should have reached a pretty good level.

Liam also became curious. He got up, took the cowhide paper, and then looked at the data on it.

(End of this chapter)

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