Chapter 237
The two-day live event has ended, and for some reason, I felt compelled to shout at that moment, riding that momentum as I sang and pushed through to the finish.
The day after, when the spirits asked me to sing again, I felt a little happy.
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**"That was a splendid live performance!! My wife was thoroughly satisfied!!"**
"Then, if you'll excuse me."
**"Indeed. Though it seems you were cutting it quite close with your resource usage, from now on, refrain from such practices and make full use of the Bubble Dungeon until the next live event!"**
"Thank you."
**"Liberta’s gratitude is best heard during a live performance. To express thanks before so many spirits and even perform a song yourself—it resonated deeply with me as well."**
"I’m honored."
I went to meet the Spirit King to formally request permission to use the Bubble Dungeon.
**"So, what are your plans moving forward? If there’s anything I can assist with, don’t hesitate to ask."**
"I plan to acquire Unique Skills."
**"Unique Skills, you say?"**
"Yes. Considering the battles ahead, I believe the presence or absence of Unique Skills will significantly impact leveling efficiency."
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The live event was a resounding success, particularly due to the new outfits and revamped instruments.
While I won’t need to make more Sunlight Silk for the next live, Dark-san and the Thunder Triplets seem eager to craft more outfits, so I might gather materials when I have time.
With both the event and the live now behind us, it’s time to focus seriously on leveling up.
To do that, each of us needs to obtain our respective Unique Skills.
Nell’s *Fortune’s Summon*, Amina’s *Last Song*, Lady Esmeralda’s *Origin Comet*—these are obvious choices.
But my *Nameless Assassin*, Ingrid’s *Perfect Maid*, and Claudia’s *Sky-Splitting Martial Artist* also have their own Unique Skills assigned.
**"Knowing Liberta, you’ve already figured out how to obtain them, haven’t you?"**
Unique Skills are powerful, so their acquisition conditions are strict—none of them are easy to fulfill. But here, we can meet those requirements.
"Of course."
That’s why I can nod with confidence.
**"Just to be clear, don’t do anything that would disrupt the peace of the Spirit World. Succeeding in a live event is one thing, but this is entirely different."**
"I understand."
I know what the Spirit King means.
The name "Unique" isn’t just for show—these skills are overwhelmingly strong. Naturally, there’s concern that they could upset the balance.
**"Good. I’ll be looking forward to the next event and live performance."**
Those words show he trusts me.
With that, I leave the Spirit King’s castle and head straight back to the house we’ve been lent, where all my party members are waiting in the living room.
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"How did it go?"
"We’ve officially been granted permission to use the Bubble Dungeon. I also got approval to acquire Unique Skills."
"That’s great."
"In exchange, we’ll have to periodically organize events and live performances to stay here. Nell, Amina, brainstorm some ideas when you have time."
"Got it."
"Sure thing!"
"And don’t try to handle everything alone. I’m always here to help, so don’t hesitate."
"Please, we’re counting on you."
"Ahaha, I’ll probably be the first to ask for help."
"That’s fine."
With the formal permission secured, I can finally relax. Now, we can focus on skill acquisition and leveling in earnest.
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"Alright, setting aside events for now, our immediate goal is securing Unique Skills, followed by reaching Class 5."
"It’s finally happening."
"Even with our current stats, we’re already comparable to what I achieved through rigorous training in the past. I can’t imagine how much stronger we’ll become."
The excitement—and a hint of tension—spreads across everyone’s faces.
For most NPCs, surpassing Class 5 is the threshold of becoming a true hero.
Lady Esmeralda and Claudia are practically glowing with anticipation.
Ingrid stands silently, but she doesn’t seem intimidated.
Class 5 is where field bosses like Marsh Dragons, Wyverns, and Crawling Dragons appear as regular enemies.
From here on, leveling will slow down, monsters will grow stronger, and danger will increase exponentially.
"That’s why, if anyone wants to back out, now’s the time—"
"Hold on." Nell raises a hand, cutting me off. She locks eyes with me, speaking on behalf of the girls.
"Do you really think any of us would hesitate after coming this far with you? Back when we were attacked by the Rainy Devil—no, even earlier, during the stampede in the royal capital—I had already given up on leaving the city."
"But I didn’t. Everyone here has made their resolve to stand by you."
The others nod in agreement.
Well, in that case, no need to hold back.
"......Alright. Then, let me officially declare our next objective: within two months, every one of us will obtain our Unique Skills. We’ll give it everything we’ve got."
The presence—or absence—of Unique Skills can make or break a character’s strength.
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"The first Unique Skill we’ll obtain is Nell’s *Fortune’s Summon*."
"Mine?"
"Liberta, could you explain your reasoning?"
The honor of being first goes to Nell’s *Fortune’s Summon*.
Its effect is a drop-rate multiplier, though it comes with a heavy 24-hour recast time. Still, it’ll be invaluable for future skill acquisition.
"The main reason is that once we have this skill, we can collect items in parallel with obtaining other Unique Skills. It’ll significantly improve our efficiency in gathering skill scrolls."
"I see. That makes sense."
Claudia asked, so I answered plainly, and she seemed convinced.
"Next is Ingrid’s Unique Skill."
"My Unique Skill?"
The second priority is Ingrid’s *Perfect Maid* Unique Skill.
"Yeah. It’s practically essential for future dungeon runs."
"Is it really that powerful?"
"It’s strong, yes, but more importantly, it drastically reduces dungeon difficulty. Without it, things get much harder."
Lady Esmeralda chimes in, calling it a "conveniently overpowered" skill.
"So, what does it do?"
Since I haven’t explained it to Ingrid yet, she tilts her head in curiosity.
"*Perfect Clean*. A skill that erases everything through cleaning."
"......?"
"Ah, let me explain."
I had built it up dramatically, only to be met with blank stares.
Wryly smiling, I elaborate on the skill that none of them seem to grasp yet.
"The recast time is one hour. The effective range scales with skill level, but at minimum, it covers a three-meter radius in front of Ingrid when she sweeps with a broom or similar tool."
After explaining the basics, I continue.
"The key effect is that everything within range gets *erased*."
"You keep saying 'erased,' but what does that mean?"
"Aside from indestructible dungeon objects, *everything* disappears."
"Eh?"
"Monsters, poison mist, magic, even natural disasters—if it’s within range and its total stats are lower than Ingrid’s, it’s *gone*."
The best comparison is a certain infamous erasure ability—except no EXP or drops are gained.
Among FBO players, it’s nicknamed the "periodically replenished emergency escape bomb."
"Does it work on bosses?"
"If they fit within the range, yes."
"......That’s terrifying."
Claudia, with her combat expertise, is the first to grasp its horror.
"The downside is that monsters erased this way drop no items or EXP."
"Even so, it’s an absurd skill. Anything weaker than Ingrid just... vanishes?"
"They can dodge, and it won’t work on anything too massive to fit in the range."
"What’s the maximum range?"
"At Class 10, Level 100, it’s a thirty-meter cone."
"That’s more than enough."
This skill is perfect for clearing out mobs or focusing on a boss without distractions.
Claudia presses a hand to her forehead, staring at the ceiling.
But the madness doesn’t end there.
"Claudia’s skill, the third one we’ll get, is also pretty insane."
After Nell’s drop-rate boost and Ingrid’s *N-word*-like erasure, the third priority is Claudia’s Unique Skill.
I mercilessly explain to Claudia, still frozen in disbelief.
"*Sky-Splitting Fist*. Named after the legend of splitting the heavens with a single punch."
At first glance, it seems like a one-hit-kill attack skill, but it’s actually a buff.
"Eight-hour recast, maximum duration of thirty minutes. For that time, it multiplies your stats by ten, grants hyper armor, and makes you immune to all status ailments."
Effectively, thirty minutes of invincibility.
The only ways to beat a martial artist in this state are instant death or stalling until it wears off.
"The drawback?"
"A one-hour stat reduction afterward—90% decrease, plus negative resistance to all effects."
"Is the trade-off acceptable, or is it a fatal flaw if you fail to finish the fight?"
"Oh, the stat penalty is fixed at one hour. At base level, the buff only lasts three minutes, so don’t expect too much."
"So it only shines when maxed out. Why prioritize it?"
"My plan is: use Ingrid’s *Perfect Clean* to breeze through high-level dungeons, activate Nell’s *Fortune’s Summon* to lock in boosted drop rates for bosses, then have Claudia’s *Sky-Splitting Fist* secure the kill."
With just these three skills, our leveling efficiency will skyrocket.
Claudia lets out a long, heavy sigh.