Chapter 1040: Chapter 784: Prewar Announcement (Part 2)
Reiger’s eyebrow slightly twitched.
He roughly understood why Loki had asked him to come over.
"You want me to publicly announce that I’ve reached Lv.7?"
Reiger asked.
"More or less."
Loki’s words were somewhat ambiguous, but from the look of her, it seemed like that was indeed her intention.
"Although you’re already Lv.8, we can’t publicly disclose that, to avoid arousing those pesky gods’ suspicion. However, after two months, given your growth rate, even if it’s still a bit outrageous, you should be able to publicly announce that you’ve reached Lv.7, right?"
Loki spoke these words in a nonchalant manner while drinking.
And the reason she said this seemed to be because she was not focused on the details.
"Is it because the strategy for the artificial labyrinth is about to take place, that you want me to announce it now?"
Reiger saw through the reason behind it.
Loki didn’t hide it and readily admitted.
"This strategy is likely to be our final showdown with those guys in the underground forces." Loki slightly opened her eyes and said, "To be honest, I don’t feel very confident. I always feel that the other side stopped taking action after the changes on Fengyue Street, just waiting for us to approach the man-made labyrinth strategy. It doesn’t seem like they’re out of plans."
Reiger fell silent.
In fact, he felt the same way.
After he intervened in the progress of the [Immortal Spirit Six Circles], over a month had passed without any further move from the other side, except for the incident on Fengyue Street. It was obviously abnormal.
For over a month, their side had been steadily advancing in the strategy of the artificial labyrinth, while the other side remained hidden underground, with no action?
It seemed impossible to even consider.
Therefore, Reiger sometimes thought that after seeing him easily deal with the giant Immortal Spirit avatar, the other side might have felt it was too difficult to solve him on the ground, hence they used this time to lie low and secretly plot something else.
Now, it appeared Loki felt the same way, proving it wasn’t Reiger being paranoid.
Vaguely, Reiger felt that because of him, some events that deviated from the original plot line were quietly happening.
This didn’t exactly make Reiger feel threatened, but it did make him secretly vigilant.
In such circumstances, Loki spoke up.
"I have a bad feeling, like that guy hiding underground is preparing something particularly dangerous," Loki said leisurely. "Although divine premonitions sound unreliable, I really don’t want to take any chances."
This is why Loki came to discuss this with Reiger.
"You want to use the news of my upgrade to boost morale and give me more room to exert more strength?"
Reiger revealed Loki’s plan.
"Well, that’s about it." Loki giggled and said, "Adding a Lv.7 to our ranks before the strategy battle, and since this Lv.7 is famed for challenging above their level, it will certainly dispel much of the anxiety in people’s hearts."
"You can also display greater strength and cope better with this war during the strategy."
"With your abilities, it wouldn’t seem too sudden or incredible even if you displayed combat power comparable to Lv.8 at that time."
"So? Can this be done?"
Can it be done?
Of course it can.
As long as he can reasonably display his strength, Reiger had no intention of hiding his skills, nor did he plan to play the role of a sheep in wolf’s clothing.
Besides, he did need to lift more restrictions and show greater power to meet this strategy battle.
If that’s the case...
"Then let’s announce it." Reiger didn’t hesitate much and directly said, "Anyway, even if you don’t announce it, I would go all out in necessary situations."
If it came to that, what Reiger would display would not just be mere Lv.7 combat strength but power that could suppress even Lv.8.
Mind you, after reaching Lv.8, all the accumulated potential and developmental abilities Reiger had acquired formed a qualitative change, giving him a true cross-level challenge capability under normal conditions.
Even considering just the intensity of ability values, Reiger could absolutely stand toe-to-toe with that former member of the Hera Clan, who was Lv.9.
Adding in magical abilities and the support and enhancement from various secret treasures, Reiger couldn’t think of any challenge the current him couldn’t overcome.
At least, in this world, it was so.
Unless the gods unsealed themselves and regained Divine Power, otherwise, even facing the infamous one-eyed black dragon that struck fear in all of Earth Mistake World, Reiger would not be afraid.
Even if the opponent had once wiped out the Zeus Clan with Lv.8 and the Hera Clan with Lv.9 single-handedly, and their power surely far exceeded the average Lv.9, possibly even above the current Reiger, he would still not be afraid.
At worst, he’ll just break out the cheats.
[Universal Treasure Hammer]’s level-up enhancement could bring his strength even beyond Lv.9.
If pushed to the edge, Reiger would directly draw the Holy Spear to see if this weapon, capable of pushing back even the infant stage of the Behemoth, could withstand the black dragon.
[Universal Treasure Hammer] and [Shining at the End Spear]... These are two of the three biggest trump cards in Reiger’s hands now.
The third is his ultimate weapon, crafted by divine forging skills, using the world-class item Heatstone as material.
Thinking of these three trump cards, Reiger felt a bit reassured and recalled the third Magic he had discovered using the Grimoire.
That magic...
"It’s not very handy in combat."
Reiger temporarily shelved this magic.
Not saying that this magic isn’t powerful.
In fact, Reiger knew very well, having tested it, just how terrifying this magic was.
In a sense, it was even more terrifying than the [Universal Treasure Hammer] and the [Shining at the End Spear].
Unfortunately, it couldn’t be used for much at the moment and could only be set aside.
Unaware of how much Reiger had thought about, Loki chuckled.
"It’s best if you agree."
Loki, still looking nonchalant, held the wine bottle, watching Reiger, and said.
"You are now the mainstay of the clan. Even without revealing your true level, everyone knows that you are actually the strongest in the clan now."
"You somehow learned many strange magics. Surely you can handle most challenges and lead everyone to victory in this battle, right?"
"Everyone is counting on you, Reiger."
Loki said with a cheerful smile.
"Protect your family well."
Protect your family.
Upon hearing this, even Reiger’s eyes couldn’t help but waver.
After a long time, Reiger smiled.
He smiled very calmly.
"Of course." Reiger said lightly, "I will certainly ensure everyone returns alive."
With him around, no one would die.
Even if they died, they’d have to be resurrected.
Reiger’s tone was calm but conveyed such determination to Loki.
"Alright, we’re counting on you, our hero."
Loki patted Reiger’s shoulder, then returned to her usual cheerful self.
"I’m off to tell everyone about your level-up!"
Saying that, Loki dashed out of the divine chamber.
"Wait..."
Reiger instinctively wanted to stop her.
After all, it was already very late at night, any announcements could be made tomorrow.
But Loki moved faster than a rabbit, darting out of the chamber in no time, out of sight.
Seeing this, Reiger gave a wry smile.
"Looks like sleep won’t come easy tonight."
With Reiger’s mutterings, not long after, Loki’s voice echoed through the Twilight Manor.
"Reiger is Lv.7! ———!"
With these words, the previously quiet Twilight Manor instantly erupted in excitement.
Thus, Reiger’s Lv.7 level was publicly announced.
This level is just one step away from his true level.