Puppeteer of the DanMachi World

In the end, the quality of his magic power was even inferior to that of a level 1 adventurer. It was only the effects of his compressed magic that were relatively powerful.

"What luck. Three young dragons actually showed up."

Ming Ge smiled. "Then I'll get a little serious."

"Vacuum Blade: Slash."

He held his index and middle fingers together. Invisible magic power condensed and transformed into a Flying Slash.

In truth, Flying Slash operated on the same principle as a magic bullet. One broke through a point, while the other cut through a surface.

The magic power consumed by the three spells was actually about the same.

A magic bullet needed to use the fire element and explode after entering the body to kill a young dragon.

Flying Slash could kill one instantly, but it also consumed a great deal of magic power.

All things considered, the most cost-effective method was to use a Blade Origin Slash to slice through a young dragon's neck, though it could not kill the dragon immediately.

At a distance of eight meters, a young dragon would reach them in a single charge. That would be troublesome.

"Finished."

With a whoosh, Riveria's arrow pierced a young dragon's eye and went straight through its brain.

Young dragons that could wipe out a rookie adventurer party on the eleventh or twelfth floors had no ability to resist them.

Anakitty went to retrieve the magic stone. That was her duty as a supporter.

By now, Ming Ge had used up a quarter of his magic power. If he had not been with Riveria, he would probably already be preparing to head back.

He had tested most of his skills once. Only a miniature Rasenshuriken remained unused.

However, that skill required all of his magic power. Clearly, it could not be unleashed in the dangerous Dungeon.

It was somewhat regrettable.

"I see. As long as one improves their control over magic power, they can cast quickly without chanting."

Riveria looked at Ming Ge, as if confirming the answer.

"Yes, but that's not all."

Ming Ge smiled. "Control over magic power is just as important as magical power itself. It allows one to better control the formation of spells."

"Even without a magic slot, as long as one has sufficient magical control, they can quickly learn and cast innate magic without chanting."

Once one had the fundamentals, learning changes in the nature of magic power became very simple.

Moreover, magic power was mental power—Mind. Ming Ge found it very easy to manipulate.

"For example—"

"Holy: Fire Javelin."

Several arrows of dual fire and light attributes appeared in Ming Ge's hand.

With a thought, countless arrows shot forward, killing a large swarm of bats flying through the air.

"He didn't recite a chant..."

Riveria drew in a breath.

Although she had already understood this, seeing Ming Ge use a spell so familiar to her still felt entirely different.

Holy: Arrow was a light-element spell originating from the elves.

As royalty among the elves, Riveria naturally possessed this spell.

Yet even now, as a level 3 high-class adventurer, Riveria still could not cast this spell so quickly without chanting.

This made Riveria realize once again just how different Ming Ge was.

Sister's Boyfriend

While Ming Ge was heading into the Dungeon, Orario was celebrating.

The Zeus Familia and Hera Familia had defeated Leviathan, one of the three great adventurer commissions—a monster that had come to the surface in ancient times.

Before that, they had also defeated the King of the Land, Behemoth. It was a victory everyone had long hoped for.

However, the two Familias were not the Survey Corps. While they also enjoyed honor, some members who disliked drawing attention to themselves returned early.

Alfia was one such person.

"Welcome back, Sister."

Meitellia greeted her sister returning from the battlefield with a warm smile.

"Mm."

At the sight of Meitellia, Alfia's cold expression softened slightly.

The two of them both possessed similar negative skills. Combined with Meitellia's poor physical condition, it was even easier for her to fall into a weakened state.

Yet Meitellia's complexion now looked much healthier, with a considerable rosy glow. She was clearly doing far better than before.

But in the next moment, Alfia's gaze sharpened.

After approaching Meitellia, she cupped her cheeks with both hands and asked in confusion, "Why do I feel like something about you has changed?"

"Changed?"

Meitellia froze for a moment, then revealed a happy smile. "Well, maybe it's because I got a boyfriend."

Mm, so she got a boyfriend... Mm?

Alfia froze, and then her heart began to sink.

She had been gone for less than two months, and someone had already stolen her home??

"Who is it?"

Seeing the cold look in Alfia's eyes, Meitellia pinched her cheeks. "You can't be like that, Sister. You'll scare him."

Well, well. She was already taking someone else's side?