From Lv.1 to Lv.9, Riezel had already experienced eight level-ups.
This level-up was no different from the previous seven.
When the "Lv.8" on his Falna became "Lv.9," all of Riezel's basic abilities returned to the lowest Stage I once more.
As for how it felt...
"Mm, that familiar sense of being uncoordinated again."
Riezel held out a hand and flexed his fingers.
When the effects of a level increase and the resulting change in strength became significant, they could throw the body and mind out of sync. Mental and physical movements would no longer match, making the body's actions less coordinated and affecting one's combat performance.
Those were old problems. Riezel went through them every time he leveled up.
But because he had experienced them so often, and his abilities in awareness, experience, technique, and other areas had improved considerably, Riezel no longer needed to deliberately spend a long time adapting as he had before. A little movement was all it took to resolve the issue quickly.
"There's still time. No rush."
Compared to the old issue of physical uncoordination, Riezel was more concerned with the brand-new Development Ability he had gained from this level-up—"Curse Binding."
The name of the Development Ability alone made it clear that it was related to cursed techniques.
"I didn't expect the DanMachi World's Falna to produce Development Abilities related to the power systems of other worlds."
Riezel was still somewhat surprised.
But upon reflection, it seemed perfectly normal.
The Falna was merely a catalyst. Once engraved into an adventurer's body, no matter what actions the adventurer took, those actions would become Experience Points, serving as nourishment for the Falna. While promoting the adventurer's growth, it could also awaken all sorts of possibilities.
After Riezel improved Sun Breathing and brought about its transformation, he gained