Puppeteer of the DanMachi World — Chapter 45

To ordinary people, the Empress was the strongest in the world.

But among family, adding honorifics would only make things feel distant.

Especially since Ming Ge had said from the start that he wanted to gain Hera and the Hera Familia's recognition.

No matter how strong the members were, they could not compare to a god. Familia members were inherently Hera's dependents, so once the chief deity acknowledged this, the Hera Familia would acknowledge Ming Ge as well.

In truth, his abilities had long since earned the Hera Familia members' recognition.

After chatting with the girls for a while, he familiarized himself with the main members of the Hera Familia.

Not long after, a girl entered carrying a book and handed it to Hera.

"You've satisfied me, kid."

Hera handed the book in her hands to Ming Ge. "Since you've only just arrived, I can't let people say that Hera is stingy. This is a welcome gift."

"Thank you, Goddess Hera."

Ming Ge nodded slightly and accepted the book.

Even without having seen one before, he could tell that this was an "Indeterminate Grimoire."

"What are your plans for becoming an adventurer?"

Hera asked.

"I'll leave it to your arrangements."

Ming Ge nodded slightly. "However, my magic power can still grow through training. And since I need to devise magic to resolve Meitellia's negative skill, I won't become an adventurer for at least a few more months."

"Devise magic?"

Hera narrowed her eyes in confusion. "How do you intend to do that?"

Hera dearly loved the Meitellia sisters, so their negative skills had always pained her deeply.

The fact that Ming Ge could resolve this matter had already earned Hera's goodwill.

Now that she heard he had further ideas, she looked forward to them even more.

"Acquired magic corresponds to recognition, interests, and powerful self-will. More importantly, it is related to one's own understanding of magic."

Ming Ge said, "By using this book before becoming an adventurer, I can use my understanding of magic as a foundation to inspire the magic I want."

The reason he had to use the grimoire before becoming an adventurer was to avoid having only one magic slot and having the Divine Blessing inspire uncertain magic.

Compared to the Divine Blessing itself, the grimoire's inspiration was more targeted.

"That is indeed feasible, but... you can actually accomplish something like this."

Hera's expression turned solemn as she sighed. "Even I cannot help but think that meeting you is that child's good fortune."

Ming Ge and Meitellia exchanged glances, their eyes filled with smiles.

"What else do you need?"

Watching the two of them, Hera smiled. "You have already proven your abilities. The resources that come next are both an investment in and payment for curing my daughters' illnesses."

"Curing their physical illnesses is what I should do."

Ming Ge shook his head. "I've said it before. If I want something, I will obtain it through my own abilities. Information is also a kind of ability."

"Information?" Hera was somewhat surprised, but she still nodded. "Go ahead. I will fairly assess the value of this 'information.'"

"A thousand years ago, the Mercenary King, Albert Wallenstein, fought the Black Dragon. Though he severely wounded it and even destroyed one of its eyes, the great wind spirit Aria was devoured by the Black Dragon in that very battle."

Ming Ge said slowly, "When a great spirit hailed as a god's incarnation fused with such a powerful monster, the Black Dragon's potential grew without limit. The current Zeus Familia and Hera Familia have no ability to resist the Black Dragon. They would only be crushed!"

"Even Elsa and Alfia would be unable to harm the Black Dragon."

"Hmm..."

Hera frowned slightly. "I won't ask about the source of your information. How much else do you know about the Black Dragon?"

The gods of this world were primordial gods, born in the Heavenly Realm. They had no parents or familial relationships, so it could be said that every god possessed an equal divinity.

But equal divinity did not mean their power and status were entirely equal.

In the Heavenly Realm, there was a group of gods who possessed immense power and lofty status. They were known as great gods.

Among them, Uranus, who suppressed the Dungeon, and Zeus, the strongest in the world, were among the earliest great gods to descend to the lower world.

As their Familias were joined by marriage, Hera also knew many secrets of the lower world.

"Unfortunately, that's all I know."

Ming Ge spread his hands. "I only know that if the Zeus Familia and Hera Familia charge in directly, they will face utter devastation, without even the slightest ability to resist."

"Alfia may have a chance of subjugating the Black Dragon, but she would need to reach Lv. 10 at the very least and possess a healthy body. Even that is only speculation."

As Ming Ge spoke, the surroundings fell silent.

"Did you make that speculation based on the information you know about me?"

Alfia frowned slightly and asked with a somewhat icy gaze.

Being underestimated was not a pleasant feeling, especially when it was by someone she acknowledged. This was also the first time she had experienced such a thing.

"It isn't speculation. It's fact."

Ming Ge said meaningfully.

Fact...

Was it some kind of magic similar to precognition?

Hera speculated inwardly.

"Hey, you're underestimating us too much."

Elsa said in an extremely displeased tone, "And you didn't mention me at all. Me? I'm the strongest in the world!"

"The strongest in the world—can one of your attacks destroy a kingdom like Rakia?"

Ming Ge asked.

"Huh?"