Anime: Infinite Swordsman! (Danmachi + Asterisk War)

Chapter 109 - Swordsman!

Chapter 109 - Swordsman!

Development abilities share a commonality with basic ability values, which is that they both possess ranks.

However, unlike ability values, the ranks of development abilities do not reset to zero upon leveling up; rather, the difficulty of increasing their ranks becomes significantly high.

The ranks of development abilities also range from I to S, totaling ten ranks.

As the rank increases, the effects of their abilities become stronger, and at higher ranks, they may extend to include additional effects not listed in their abilities.

For example, the rare development ability 'Mystery,' when developed to a very high rank, can extend to the ability to create precious items like 'Grimoires.'

Ais acquired the development ability 'Hunter' when she became Lv2.

However, when she upgraded to Lv6, the rank of the 'Hunter' development ability was only G.

For a prodigy like Ais, who shocked Orario, it took 8 years to raise her first development ability by three ranks, indicating how difficult it is to upgrade development abilities.

Also, Ais acquired the development ability 'Swordsman' when she was promoted to Lv4.

When she upgraded to Lv6, this development ability was just upgraded to H rank, taking 6 years to increase by one rank.

The upgrade of development abilities does not solely rely on 'excelia/experience points'; it has a lot to do with the adventurer's talent, aptitude, and practice in this aspect.

For instance, the development ability 'Abnormal Resistance' only increases its 'excelia/experience points' when you are attacked by abnormal statuses.

The symbol of a high-ranking magic user, the rare development ability 'Mage,' cannot grow simply by casting spells.

It requires the magic user to deploy magic circles with the help of 'Mage' development ability and then cast powerful spells after a long incantation to gain 'excelia/experience points.'

Development abilities like 'Hunter' or 'Swordsman' do not improve just because you kill monsters and wield swords.

Typical adventurers might spend five to ten years to raise a development ability by one rank.

The reason Luke changed his mind and tried to break through the S rank limit of basic ability values before each level up is precisely because of the rank of his development ability.

Currently, Luke's ranks in three development abilities are:

Swordsman SS

Abnormal Resistance I

Monster Hunter I

Yes, it is because of the SS rank of 'Swordsman' development ability.

Actually, when Luke decided to give up the 'Hunter' development ability and choose 'Swordsman,' Finn and the others all advised him against it countless times.

But since the 'Hunter' development ability becomes quite limited in its effectiveness after leaving this world,

In the end, Luke still chose 'Swordsman,' which was the most helpful development ability for his growth.

Initially, Luke did not associate this development ability with his own talent in swordsmanship.

However, when this ability began to grow, Luke immediately realized.

This is his 'abnormality'.

From the day Luke acquired the 'Swordsman' development ability, its rank soared at an astonishing speed.