Danmachi: The Sign In System!

Chapter 62 - Finn's Description

While Hestia was updating Lili's Status, elsewhere, at the Twilight Manor—Ais, who had parted ways with Orsted, had just returned.

"Ais, are you heading to the dungeon again?"

Riveria, standing in the second-floor corridor, frowned as she looked down at Ais, who had just stepped in from the first floor.

"Yes," Ais replied, nodding gently without hesitation.

Hearing this, Riveria pressed a hand to her forehead in exasperation.

"Don't push yourself too hard, Ais," she said kindly.

"It's absurd to dive back into the dungeon right after returning from an expedition."

"I understand," Ais nodded again, her tone soft.

"You clearly don't," Riveria retorted, unconvinced.

"Regardless, you're not allowed to go into the dungeon for the next week."

"Take some proper rest."

"But, Riveria, I want to go," Ais said, frowning slightly as she pushed back.

"Ais?" Riveria's brow furrowed deeper.

"What's the reason?"

This was unusual.

Ais had never openly rejected such a request before.

Even if she might sneak off to the dungeon later, she'd typically agree verbally.

This was the first time Riveria had heard such a direct refusal.

Ais fell silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Orsted went to the dungeon. I want to follow him and spar with him."

"I can learn more powerful combat skills that way."

Riveria: "..."

"Come with me!!!"

***

The three executives of the Loki Familia—Finn, Riveria, and Gareth—had gathered, along with Ais and their goddess Loki.

"Alright, Ais, tell us everything," Riveria said after assembling the group.

"You dragged me all the way here—what shocking thing happened?"

Loki asked with a grin, lounging on the desk with her legs crossed and arms folded.

Ais glanced at Finn, Gareth, and Loki, hesitated briefly, then began recounting her recent experience in the dungeon.

"Magic item?"

Gareth mused after hearing her story, his brow creasing.

"I didn't expect Orsted to be crafting magic items."

"It seems our suspicions were right—Orsted might be preparing to make a grimoire."

They had previously speculated that Orsted might be planning to create a grimoire.

At the time, they weren't certain.

But now, hearing that Orsted could craft magic items, Gareth was convinced.

Crafting magic items required the Mystery Development Ability, and if Orsted possessed it, those blank books were almost certainly for grimoires.

Making a grimoire also required the Mage Development Ability, but that was easier to acquire.

As long as an adventurer had magic, there was a chance to unlock it upon rank up.

With Mystery already in hand, Orsted would likely gain Mage at his next rank up.

Once he had both, creating a grimoire would only be a matter of time.

"I told you, Riveria, you should've gotten closer to Orsted," Loki teased with a smug smile.

"He's got the Mystery."

"If you spend more time with him, you might trigger it when you rank up next."

Riveria couldn't help but roll her eyes.

In her current state, ranking up could take years.

Her stats were sufficient, but her excelia—the great feat required for a rank up—were sorely lacking.

She estimated it'd be one or two years at least.

Still, Loki had a point.

Associating with an adventurer who had Mystery could increase the odds of unlocking it.

Perhaps she should take Loki's advice and reach out to Orsted.

"Hold on, Ais—are you serious about what you just said?" Gareth interjected, his tone skeptical.

He could accept that Orsted crafted magic items, but Ais's claim that Orsted's combat skills were terrifying.

Ais might not match Finn or Gareth, but among the Loki Familia, she boasted the strongest close-combat prowess of anyone below their tier.

Other first-class adventurers like Bete, Tiona, and Tione couldn't best her.

How could Orsted, a rookie who'd just reached Level 2, outshine her in combat skill?

Ais didn't respond verbally, merely nodding in silent affirmation.

"This is downright unbelievable," Gareth said with a sigh.

"I used to think Orsted just had exceptional swordsmanship," he continued, "but it seems that's not the whole story."

"This elf you met might be an all-rounder."

"But Finn, you don't seem surprised at all."

From the start, Finn had worn a calm smile, even when Ais claimed Orsted's combat skills were extraordinary.

Unlike Gareth, who'd been shocked, Finn's expression hadn't flickered once—as if he'd already known.

"Well, I had a hunch," Finn replied with a gentle smile.

"I've never seen Orsted fight, but I've witnessed his incredible aura firsthand."

"It left me in awe. Someone with that kind of presence isn't weak or ordinary."

Riveria: "..."

Loki: "..."

Gareth: "..."

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