Isekai Adventure in the Dimensional Cube-Chapter 1554 - 1080: Phoenix Flame

The overall proficiency in all abilities has increased by over 2000. Reiger did not expect such rapid growth even after reaching Lv.9, indicating how many powerful abyssal creatures Reiger encountered along the way; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to gain so much experience.

Of course, some of this experience comes from the two battles Reiger fought after arriving in Source World; one confrontation with the Abyss Demon Lord in Orus and another against all the strong entities and Night Spirit Aggregates outside the Karedohart Empire’s outpost zone.

Probably, that’s why the level of the development ability ’Unlimited’ has increased?

Ultimately, Reiger was restricted by the barriers deployed by the Dark Relief Center in that battle, which triggered the development ability ’Unlimited.’

As for the development ability ’Curse Binding’ that was just obtained, Reiger wasn’t surprised by its increase.

He unfolds the [Limitless Curse Technique] non-stop around the clock, even during sleep, and given its high frequency of use, how could the development ability ’Curse Binding’ not have gained experience?

Moreover, it might be because Reiger refines curse power using his spiritual force which is equivalent to activating curses with spiritual force. The principle is akin to Earth Mistake World’s magic, which explains why his basic ability ’Magic Power’ advanced so swiftly, outpacing other basic abilities and reaching D stage quickly, probably aided by continuously unfolding the unchallenged barrier, which granted ’Magic Power’ substantial experience as well.

Otherwise, given Reiger’s current magic usage frequency, it shouldn’t cause ’Magic Power’ proficiency to grow at such a rapid pace.

Magic abilities have now become auxiliary to Reiger, while curse techniques capable of pairing with close combat are his primary battle methods. Therefore, the rapid advancement of ’Magic Power’ is probably due to experience points from using curses being allocated here.

After the capabilities update, Reiger tried it out and found that not only has ’Magic Power’ improved, but the power and effect of curses have also enhanced.

This indicates that the basic ability ’Magic Power’ isn’t solely tied to the strength of magic but also influences curse power.

Given this, despite undergoing a thrilling battle, Reiger felt quite delighted.

But there’s no need to inform Melo, Naisa, Beluti, and the others about this, in case it stirs them, causing them to hesitate to let me venture out alone again.

"I’m really okay, so you don’t need to worry."

After letting the girls inspect briefly, Reiger emphasized this once again.

Unfortunately, the girls seemed unwilling to believe.

"Is this truly not your blood?" Melo asked doubtfully, staring at the blood stains covering Reiger: "Then why do the positions of these blood stains fit so precisely with the breaches on the Holy Court armor?"

"Exactly!" Naisa, with sympathy, looked at Reiger and his damaged Holy Court armor: "What kind of enemy did you encounter that would damage the Holy Court armor like this?"

After all, the Holy Court armor is a secret treasure crafted meticulously by the Holy Sword Church, the pinnacle of extraordinary equipment.

Not only does it provide extremely high defense against both physical and magical attacks, but it also has effects such as curse resistance, automatic cleaning, fatigue relief, mental therapy, life support, dust resistance, moisture proofing, pollution protection, and corrosion resistance. Additionally, it automatically creates a micro-barrier 24/7, offering protection that is unparalleled within Source World; not even three pieces of armor like this could be found throughout Source World.

Therefore, Naisa confidently informed Reiger that wearing this Holy Court armor was akin to carrying a simplified version of strategic-level magic barrier. Unless directly hit by strategic-level magic, not a single hair would be harmed.

This cherished treasure from the Holy Sword Church, which even the Pope would only use during significant battles, now shows signs of such damage?

How could Naisa believe Reiger isn’t injured?

Having withstood attacks capable of damaging the Holy Court armor, how can one reason that none of it led to injuries?

"Did you use healing magic to cure your wounds beforehand?"

Ultimately, even Beluti questioned suspiciously, showing how little credibility Reiger’s words had in their eyes.

She knew Reiger mastered high-level healing magic and could completely heal his wounds before returning so nonchalantly.

"I’m really fine."

Reiger reluctantly emphasized again.

"Regardless, I’m perfectly alright now, isn’t that enough?"

Hearing this, the girls fell silent.

They wanted to say something but couldn’t, only keeping quiet and saying nothing.

"Since you’ve said that, we’ll believe you."

Breaking the silence, Beluti finally spoke.

"But, I hope that you will let me do a full-body examination later, okay?"

While speaking, Beluti’s tone was unprecedentedly firm and undeniable.

Evidently, Beluti was not going to compromise on this.

"Yes."

"Inspection is necessary."

Melo and Naisa, recovering from their daze, immediately supported Beluti’s proposal.

Who knows if Reiger is just holding up?

Who knows if after seemingly tough battles Reiger carried any aftermath effects?

The truth remains; the abyss’s power is too bizarre.

Damage caused by abyssal creatures might appear unserious but could indeed be fatal.

If Reiger seems healed but remains secretly cursed, it would bring serious trouble.

Thinking of this, Melo and Naisa decided not to pursue the truth in Reiger’s words anymore; they just wanted Beluti, the saint, to properly examine Reiger and ensure he’s fine.

"Alright."

Reiger wanted to say he couldn’t be cursed, but with that huge black serpent as an example, he couldn’t be sure if he’d encountered some imperceptible yet extremely lethal ability, potentially leaving some aftermath within his body.

Having Beluti, the local medical expert, perform an examination seemed like a good idea after all.

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Underground refuge, eighth layer.

On the bottommost level of this residential area, lies a natural large bathhouse.

Like an underground hot spring pool, its water remains thermostatic without heating, never cooling over time, akin to soaking in a hot spring but designed as an open-air bath.

Of course, though said open-air, a ceiling exists, appearing like a starry sky.

No matter what, here is underground, the eighth layer to be precise, making a genuine open-air bath impossible.

It’s late night, coinciding with the optimal bathing time.

Thus, Reiger came here, immersing himself in the bath, soaking entirely in the warm water of the pool.

The air around was dense with vapor, misty with a gentle water sound, leaving Reiger as if surrounded in a fairyland.

Yet, he didn’t feel very relaxed, instead uneasy.

No choice. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Th-then, I’ll come in, Your Excellency."

Following a slightly embarrassed voice, somebody joined Reiger in the pool.

Reiger could see through the steam, a graceful silhouette slowly approaching.