Chapter 33: Everform and Phasing
Max didn't spend much time on celebration and went towards Charlotte with a big smile on his face. Though, at the start he almost tripped because a sudden gain in strength unbalanced him.
Fortunately, his Adaptation skill helped him.
"Congratulations! What's your level now?" Charlotte smiled and asked, as she patted her side lightly.
"Level 8!" Max answered, slumping on the ground beside her. "I'm sure Stelle will reach the peak of Level 9 with this."
"Yeah, this will end our diving on the first floor," Charlotte nodded, giving a side glance to Stelle who was still busy absorbing the Mana Shard.
She turned back to him and smiled, "But we'll help you in getting Level 9 first. We can do that on the second floor and it'll be faster there."
"That was my plan, so thanks," Max said with a nod.
Just then, Stelle finished her work as a powerful aura burst out from her for a moment, alerting the two of them. It signified that she had reached the limit for Bronze Rank and would need to do the required rank-up before diving on lower floors.
She pumped her fists and came towards them with a big smile on her face. Without saying a word, she hugged Charlotte tightly and said, "Thanks a lot, Big Sis. I only reached here so quickly because of you."