Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[120] : A Familias Joint Expedition into the Dungeon!

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"Mika, have you been concealing your Familia's true levels?"

Finn's question struck a chord within Mika, causing his heart to pound. After all, this was a closely guarded secret within their Familia.

"What makes you think that?" Mika asked, feigning curiosity while maintaining a calm facade.

"Intuition, of course!" Finn replied with a knowing smile. "I've observed your battles, including Airmid and Mellie's. The three of you always seem to fight with such effortless grace."

"Even during your battle with that Level 4 adventurer, when I arrived to assist, I didn't detect the slightest hint of someone truly teetering on the brink of death."

"That's when the thought first crossed my mind. Later, I looked into the time it took for you to level up, and it didn't quite match Riveria's assessment of your abilities."

Mika suddenly understood.

Because Mellie was Riveria's apprentice, Mika and his companions were acquainted with the High Elf. Riveria had also assessed their talents.

So, when they intentionally disguised their rapid leveling progress as merely "above average," it was easily discernible to someone like Riveria.

However, it wasn't Riveria who saw through their deception, but Finn.

"Yes, we have been concealing our true strength," Mika admitted frankly.

They had initially hidden their strength to avoid attracting the attention of adventurers from the dark faction who might seek to eliminate them.

But now, Mika was confident in his ability to protect himself, Airmid, and Mellie.

Since the commander of their allied forces was inquiring, there was no need for further deception.

Moreover, Mika didn't believe Finn's intention was to punish them on behalf of the Guild.

"While it may sound boastful, the three members of our Familia are no less capable than Ais from your Familia. Since we're not a large Familia like yours, we had to conceal our strength to avoid being targeted by the dark faction."

"I understand your concerns. We will recommend to the Guild that your punishment be waived."

According to Guild regulations, concealing a Familia's true strength was punishable.

This was because the Guild needed to accurately assess the strength of each Familia to assign them appropriate ranks.

Based on these ranks, the difficulty and number of Guild-assigned quests varied.

This was the responsibility of every Familia.

Therefore, concealing one's level in Orario was akin to tax evasion in Mika's previous life.

"Thank you, Finn," Mika said gratefully, relieved to avoid punishment.

"It's nothing. In these times of conflict with the dark faction, every capable fighter is essential, especially considering the valuable information you've provided."

Finn dismissed the matter with a wave of his hand, then returned to his previous question.

"So, what are your actual levels?"

"I've reached Level 4, and both Airmid and Mellie are at the peak of Level 3, only needing one final grand achievement to level up."

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