Chapter 41: Fancy Lady, Ginger Dude, Hat Guy

(Authors Note:

Aight, first things first, I am not high anymore! Nice.

Second, I keep seeing people asking about the Monster Meat MC told Hajime to save for him.

Here's how World Travel works, you can only travel to a world where you did a quest from.

So, for now, MC only has Access to To Aru Verse then after this to the Genshin World.

The Meat will have to wait until the gift functions unlock OR MC will go on a quest together with Hajime.

So chill.

Third, it's about MC's Physique.

It seems I wasn't able to deliver it clearly so I am here to make things clear.

The Epic Physique, Universal Energy Conduit has its ups and downs.

Its most notable feature is considering Epic = Low – High God potential, any Energy Type MC learns will automatically turn into God level.

Example: If MC accidentally obtains a whiff of Divine Energy, even a tiny bit just an atom size, MC will automatically obtain God-level Divine Energy Reserves.

Its downside is everything MC learns will have something like a mana bar.

Example: To Aru Esper Powers only needed Computations and Personal Reality to activate such powers, but because of MC's Physique, the AIM which should be a byproduct of Esper Powers turned into something like mana giving MC an AIM bar to cast his To Aru Esper powers.

This is the reason why at the moment, MC could not fully replicate Gojo's Infinity.

While he could use it, he does not have infinite AIM reserves, so making things phase off him is more energy efficient than stopping the attack by dividing space.

In conclusion: MC's Physique is good for instant power-ups but also bad depending on what power system it has adapted to. (Still, God's level is God's level, so while not infinite, it is still high.)

Anyway, before someone cries out NERF, it is simply because the Physique is still at Epic rarity, I already have plans for Legend, or if RNG god gives me that 0.1% chance, I have something in mind for Mythical.

Just a refresher for rarities: (Note: This is POTENTIAL. Unless what you have is a passive or something like a Physique, if you suck at using your Legend rarity you would turn out to be like JJK's potential man.)

Common = Meh, nothing magical.

Uncommon = Genius.

Rare = Up to PEAK WORLD LEVEL. (Yeah, Rare is strong, so just because it is only RARE doesn't mean it isn't.)

Epic = God level (Chinese Cultivator)

Legend = Slightly Below Lovecraft Gods / Outer Gods level. (Yah, Sogiita is busted. But it is only potential, he will turn to a second Potential Man if he does get an IQ boost or a skill like Great Sage.)

Mythic = Utterly busted. (Bosses of MC's world HUEHUEHUE.))

(Dante POV)

As I mindlessly continued my Hilichurl massacre, the familiar robotic voice of my partner rang inside my mind.

[Notice: Calculation for the Self-Created Healing magic, Heal completed.]

"Oya? I almost forgot about this." I muttered in a low voice while my hands continued to practice my spear-wielding against a few Mitachurls.

With a swift sidestep, I narrowly avoided the incoming axe, feeling the rush of air as it passed.

In one fluid motion, I thrust my spear toward the head of the Pyro Club-wielding Hilichurl, who was madly swinging his weapon and charging at me in a desperate attempt to intercept my advance.

As the Pyro Hilichurl disintegrated into ashes, I quickly kicked the axe still embedded in the ground, using the momentum to roll away just in time to dodge the massive fist of the Mitachurl, which had abandoned its weapon to attack me with brute force.

'Great Sage, how potent is the newly created healing skill?' I inquired at my trusted partner.

As I continued to dodge and weave, I expertly swiped my spear against the barehanded Mitachurl, while simultaneously fending off two more club-wielding Hilichurls.

Each movement was precise, a testament to my improvements over the past three days of relentless battles and spear proficiency training.

[Notice: The healing magic, Heal, can fully restore injuries ranging from minor scratches to broken bones. While it cannot regenerate lost limbs or completely heal fatal damage, it is still highly effective and reliable for most situations.]

'So, as long as the target isn't on their deathbed, this skill should be sufficient?' I asked, adding to the conversation as my spear found its mark, piercing the Mitachurl's head and turning it to ashes.

[Notice: Affirmative.]

"Nice," I said in a murmur as my phone continuously vibrated.

Focusing on the remaining two club-wielding Hilichurls, I dispatched them effortlessly with a wide swing of my spear, striking both at their necks and reducing them to ashes.

Taking a few deep breaths, I smiled as Great Sage flared out my energy attracting the floating Energy Orbs as they made their way toward me fusing with my reserves.

'Hmm? The mission to steal the Holy Lyre should be tomorrow. Aether is not the type of guy to message someone without a reason. I wonder what's up.' Pulling out my phone, I navigated to Aether's profile and opened his latest message, curious to see what he had to say.

[Aether: Somethings up.]

[Aether: Amber, Lisa, Kaeya, and I arrived back in Mondstadt a few hours ago. But as I was about to head out to search for Venti, Jean came toward us informing everyone that the Holy Lyre was stolen last night.]

[Aether: After excusing myself, I used the Teleport Waypoints I had secretly activated before making my way to the Fatui Hideout where the Holy Lyre was supposedly stored.]

[Aether: Not only was the Lyre not there, but the members also threatened me, mocking my attempt to confront the Fatui with three Harbingers present in Mondstadt.]

[Aether: After failing to locate the Lyre or gather more information from the members inside the hideout, I returned to Mondstadt, only to unexpectedly encounter Tartaglia dining at the Good Hunter, marking him as the second Harbinger present in the city.]

[Aether: I also overheard some kids talking about a short fellow with a massive hat. Although, not sure, it should be Hat Guy.]

[Aether: Although I believe I could handle all three of them on my own with my current strength, your presence would be invaluable to ensure our missions remain unaffected.]

'The fuck? Why are they here? Is this Genshin an AU one? If so, then rip canon knowledge.' With a sour expression, I said inside my mind.

[Dande: Your world is definitely an alternate universe. It looks like our plans will have to be revised. With your honed senses, how powerful do you think Tartaglia is? You saw him, right? You should be able to sense someone's strength, like those characters in other tales, right? I mean, you're seasoned and experienced, hehe.]

I replied while teleporting to the shade under a massive tree, where I began enjoying a small, protein-rich feast.

[Aether: Did you just call me old? Well, you're not entirely wrong, but I should technically still be in my late teens in human age, so it shouldn't count. Anyway, yes, I could sense his strength, but only his baseline power. I'm referring to his abilities without his Vision or Delusion. I'm still unfamiliar with the enhancements a Vision can provide, and don't even get me started on Delusions.]

[Aether: His strength should be sufficient to contend with one of the Cyclops-like guards found on the 50th floor of the True Orcus Great Labyrinth, specifically those guarding Yues' gate. I'm basing this on a one-on-one confrontation relying solely on brute force. However, considering Tartaglia's mastery of weaponry, even with his weakest weapon being the bow, he could likely handle monsters on the 65th floor, without relying on his Vision or Delusion.]

'??? Isn't that super strong? The True Orcus dungeon mobs are not weak.' Shocked, my eyes opened wide but I still continued eating my proteins.

[Dante: Isn't that kinda exaggerated? Even as an AU, I don't think Childe should be that strong.]

[Dante: I mean, you, Hajime, and Ayato took about 20 days to clear that place right?]

[Aether: Sigh, you must change your mindset, why can't he be strong? Arrogance should not cloud your judgment. I've witnessed many mighty warriors fall due to overconfidence. I hope not to witness your fate echoing theirs.]

Closing my eyes, I took some deep breaths as I took in the old dude's wisdom.

[Dante: Alright, I understand your point, old man. It just surprises me that you hold him in such high regard. He's ranked as the 11th of the Harbingers, and it's widely believed that the top 3 are significantly more powerful than the other 8. This implies that even Arlechinno, whom Furina fears, would stand little chance against the weakest of those top three.]

[Aether: I think his lower rank might stem from stamina issues. His full-powered mode doesn't last long and could be detrimental in the long run. If he could overcome those stamina limitations, he would likely be even stronger. But returning to the point, I believe he could potentially clear the Great Orcus Labyrinth, albeit with considerable difficulty.]