Utopian System

"Focus on getting stronger," Elio advised as they prepared to leave. "The final challenge can wait until you're absolutely ready."

"Six days," Lila said through Gorgita. "By the time you reach level 30, you'll find us much better prepared."

As they disappeared through the passage, Dionz gathered the remaining spheres with obvious enthusiasm. "Don't worry! I'll be very responsible about distributing these completely unauthorized divine power sources!"

"Just... try to maintain some semblance of protocol," Elio sighed, though he couldn't help but smile at the god's excitement.

"Of course, of course! I am the very model of divine discretion! Now, about your next challenge..." Dionz created a display showing what awaited him at level 30. "Since you'll be there a while, perhaps we should discuss some interesting chemical reactions I've been meaning to teach you..."

Elio turned toward the challenge portal, but his mind was already racing ahead. Six days was a long time to be fighting, but it would give his companions the chance to grow even stronger. When they finally faced those twenty artromus, there could be no margin for error.

"Ready?" Dionz asked, the remaining spheres somehow already organized into what looked suspiciously like a distribution schedule.

"Ready," Elio confirmed, though he couldn't help adding, "Just try not to break too many divine laws while I'm busy."

"Wouldn't dream of it!" Dionz's innocent expression wasn't convincing at all. "Now, about those chemical reactions..."

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The meditation chamber was silent as the ten sphere bearers consumed their latest divine rewards simultaneously. Lucien, Ivan, Tarec, and Ren watched carefully as the familiar yet unsettling process took place.

The divine corruption settled into them differently now. With ten people sharing the burden that Elio had once carried alone at level 10, the weight was manageable, but the changes were undeniable.

Each sphere brought them further from their original selves, enhancing their capabilities while subtly altering their perceptions.

"You're all different again," Lucien observed, his keen eyes noting the slight changes in their bearing, the way they held themselves with an increasing grace.

"The corruption is weird indeed but the full team spreads the load," Lila explained, her connection to Gorgita feeling stronger than ever. "But to think it's nothing like what Elio endured alone."

Kriz stretched, his awareness of Mirror Coat (Nickel + Helium) heightening. "With a thousand points boost to magical damage and these enhanced forms, the book challenges should be manageable now."

"Up to level 25 at least," Selene added while stroking her merged fish (Neon + Helium) and already calculating optimal approaches. "According to Elio and Dionz's guidance."

The others checked their enhanced statistics:

Main Team's Statistics (small differences not noted)

Skills:

{5 Basic ones}

{5 Heaven's ones}

{11- 20 Magical ones}

Divine Corruption 10/100

Familiars:

{5 Tier 1}

{5 Tier 2}

{11 - 20 Tier 3}

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1st Fusion (+150)

2nd Fusion (+150)

Emblems:

Wind, Fire, Water and Earth

Level 20

Mana: 3100/3100

Resistance: 1200/1200 (+2000)

Stamina: 30/30

Attack: 1020 (1220)

Magic Damage: 1020 (+20)(+150)(+150)(+200)/ (1520) A
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Strength: 20 A

Defense: 120 (140)

Magic Defense: 120 (+20)(+10) / (150)

Speed: 30

Perception / Agility: 4 A

God Weapon (20) / ((Attack 200) (Magic Damage 200))

Elemental Resistance Cape / Magic Defense 10

System's Armor 20 / ((Defense 20) (Magic Defense 20) (Magic Damage 20) (Resistance(2000/2000))

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Brok's falcon-penguin (Beryllium + Nitrogen) radiated cold power.

Mei's falcon-swift (Beryllium + Helium) promised unprecedented speed.

Milo's eel-swift (Lithium + Helium) crackled with electrical potential.

Kai's torpedo-hummingbird (Neon + Argon) suggested precise control.

Nessa's falcon-flamingo (Beryllium + Sodium) moved with fluid grace.

Valeria's falcon-penguin (Beryllium + Nitrogen) promised aerial supremacy.

Aria's falcon-salamander (Beryllium + Oxygen) held explosive potential.

"The city's mana production gives us incredible support," Mei noted. "We can maintain the enhanced forms at least once each challenge now."

Ren studied their assembled power with a mix of pride and slight melancholy. "You're moving beyond what we can directly assist with now."

"But the city needs its leaders," Lucien reminded him. "Our role here is just as crucial as their advancement in power."

The group began discussing their approach to the book challenges. With their divine equipment, enhanced invocations, and shared corruption power, they could tackle levels that would have been impossible before.

"The early 20s challenges will be simple now," Selene analyzed. "Our magical damage alone exceeds what we would achieve at book level 30. The only real challenge will be managing resources efficiently."

"That's not even a challenge anymore," Brok added. "With this much mana available in our pool even before transformation, we can maintain optimal conditions throughout."

Lucien spread out the notes Elio had provided about the challenges ahead. "Remember his warnings about each element. Just because you have the power doesn't mean you should be reckless."

"The corruption makes it easier to understand now," Lila observed. "The way elements interact, how to maximize their potential... it's like seeing a deeper layer of reality."

The others nodded in agreement. The divine spheres had changed more than just their power - they'd altered how they perceived the fundamental forces around them.

"We'll start with the challenges now," Kriz declared, Mirror Coat shimmering with anticipation. "Work our way up methodically, just like Elio taught us."

"With ten of us rotating through the daily challenges," Mei calculated, "we can maintain constant progress while allowing for recovery and adaptation time."

Ren watched them plan with growing confidence. They were no longer just city defenders - they were becoming something more, something that straddled the line between human and divine.

"Just remember," Lucien cautioned, "Elio's guidance emphasizes..."

"Safety," they all finished together, drawing a laugh from the group.

The chamber filled with discussion as they planned their approach. Each enhanced invocation brought unique capabilities to their strategy:

"We're ready for this," Lila stated with quiet confidence. "Everything Elio's sent us, everything we've built here... it's all led to this moment."

Lucien and Ren exchanged glances, recognizing that their role would increasingly be support rather than direct intervention. But that was as it should be - the city needed its foundation while its spear point advanced.

"It's time then," Lucien nodded. "Start with the early challenges, establish your rhythm. The city will ensure you have everything you need."