Multiverse: In DanMachi, I'm the Strongest Summoner

Cassandra's cheat skill was called "Tragedy-Singing Princess of Leveling Up."

It only activated while she was asleep.

The reason Apollo had his eyes on her in the first place—

Was because of her innate prophetic dreams.

But last night...

Cassandra had slept soundly and had a sweet, blissful dream.

In the dream, she was confessed to by her beloved captain.

As for the so-called nightmare?

It got passed on—to the captain sleeping beside her.

Since Raven didn't have Bell's Liaris Freese development ability from the original...

He wasn't able to resist Cassandra's skill's curse effect effectively.

And so...

He personally experienced the terrifying nightmare brought by her prophetic dream.

Meanwhile.

Loki Familia HQ — The Twilight Manor.

Also known as "The Mansion of Towers."

It was a structure made of multiple towering buildings clustered together.

At the center stood the thickest and largest main tower,

Surrounded by seven tall spires.

Each of those seven spires—though different in height and shape—

Were interconnected at their bases.

Only the circular courtyard-encased central tower stood independently.

The spires were divided into three for men, and four for women.

In the northernmost tower, inside an upper-floor officer's office—

"WHAT?!"

"That kid's already reached Level 4?!"

Loki cried out in disbelief.

In the conference hall at that moment—

Only the three core executives of the familia and the goddess Loki were present.

Ais, Tiona, and Lefiya had gone out shopping early that morning.

Bete and Tione weren't present either.

"So this is why you want him added to our next expedition roster?"

The one who said this was Finn—

Seated behind a desk far too large for his small frame.

"Yes,"

answered Riveria, who stood beside him, handling familia affairs.

"Do you think the Heavenly-Feathered Demon Lord will follow our orders?"

As leader of the familia, Finn smiled faintly.

He didn't ask how Riveria obtained this information.

Even if the boy had reached Level 4 in astonishing speed,

That still only made him a Second-Class adventurer.

And the gap between them and First-Class adventurers—

Was monumental.

If he didn't have some unique ability...

Then adding the Heavenly-Feathered Demon Lord to the expedition team—

Wouldn't be all that helpful, would it?

Since Riveria hadn't mentioned his teleportation magic or inventory space...

Finn didn't know what Raven's true capabilities were.

To him, Raven didn't seem like a blacksmith or a healer either.

Was Riveria suggesting to recruit him simply to strengthen the core team?

After all...

They already had Level 4s like Raul, Anakitty, and Alicia.

Was she planning to have him join Raul's support squad?

Finn couldn't quite figure out her real intention.

Riveria paused in thought.

She figured Raven's space magic would be exposed eventually.

So...

She sighed softly and spoke:

"He has a rare space-type magic."

"The effect involves teleportation and item storage."

"I believe during the next expedition, that magic will be invaluable."

"That's why I want to recruit him."

Since there were no outsiders present,

She disclosed the real reason to Finn and Gareth.

"Space… magic?"

Finn's eyes widened—surprise flickering in his green gaze.

"That kind of magic actually exists?"

"Yes,"

Riveria confirmed softly.

Gareth, sitting nearby, stroked his beard and laughed heartily:

"Hahaha!"

"The moment I laid eyes on him, I knew he was a rare genius."

"Who would've thought—"

"In less than a month, he'd go from newbie to Second-Class adventurer."

"And on top of that, he's got unheard-of space magic? Color me impressed."

In the world of DanMachi,

Adventurers with space-related abilities were rare beyond belief.

The dwarf Gareth finished admiring him,

And then the Nine Mage Princess dropped another bombshell:

"Do you remember 'The Silence' from seven years ago,

And 'The Crimson Flower of Justice' from five years ago?"

"What about them?"

Finn raised an eyebrow, cracking his knuckles.

"He can use both of their rare magic."

Riveria answered calmly.

"He's really that powerful?"

Finn's interest visibly piqued, a smile tugging at his lips.

"Sounds like..."

"He must've been granted several extremely rare skills?"

Riveria didn't deny it.

"That's what I believe."

"But we still don't know much about him."

As a rookie, he'd taken down a Level 4 Floor Boss upon entering the dungeon.

In the War Game,

He'd won an overwhelming victory—even when the crowd doubted him.

Hard work alone couldn't explain that.

It had to be the result of powerful, unique skills—right?

Just then—

Loki, who had been quietly listening, narrowed her eyes and grinned slyly.

As a trickster goddess, she wore a look of scheming mischief.

"Hey, Finn, Riveria, Gareth..."

"Why don't we just take him by force?"

"It's a waste, leaving him to that damn midget."

"Loki, are you serious?"

Finn glanced at her skeptically.

"Yup. Dead serious."

The boy had practically come knocking himself—

But was turned away by Bete's interference.

Even now, Loki couldn't get him out of her head.

She'd already decided—

That kid was hers.

"So, you're thinking of challenging Hestia Familia to a War Game?"

Finn asked bluntly.

"Exactly~"

Loki grinned, nodding with excitement.

"That smug little runt's been getting on my nerves."

"And that last divine banquet Ganesha hosted? Made me so mad I could scream."

"Damn it, I wanna teach that tiny priestess a lesson!"

If it came down to a fight—

Loki Familia's strength was no joke.

Three Level 6s, three Level 5s, and a team of powerful Second-Class adventurers.

Aside from Freyja Familia,

No other faction could rival them.

"Riveria, Gareth—any objections?"

Finn asked, deep in thought.

With all of Raven's secrets…

Recruiting him didn't sound like a bad idea.

Besides…

He might be secretly interested in Riveria, right?

And he seemed to have some ties to Ais as well.

"I say—if the kid can be of use, let him."

Gareth shrugged, unconcerned.

This time—

Riveria didn't object to Loki's plan,

But raised one important point:

"If we're doing this... who's going to play the villain in front of him?"

"We have no issue confronting the midget Hestia."

"But..."

Loki's voice trailed off.

Sending Bete to antagonize him again?

Yeah, that wasn't going to work.

And Riveria certainly couldn't tarnish her royal elven dignity.

For a moment, silence fell over the room.

Then—

The Braver, Finn, slowly stood up.

"I'll go meet him privately."

"We'll see if the Heavenly-Feathered Demon Lord agrees."

"If he accepts—great. If not, we drop it."

War Games between familias were meant to secure benefits, after all.

Finn figured—

To convince him, they'd need to offer proper compensation.

Otherwise—

Why would someone declare war on a familia they had no grudge with?

"And how do you plan to do that?"

Riveria arched a brow, eyes fixed on him.

Finn smiled:

"Depends on you."

"Me?"

Riveria's eyes widened slightly.

"You're using me as bait?"

"What?"

Loki cried out in shock.

Using their own Riveria—as a bargaining chip?!

That—

Was hard for the goddess to accept.

If he actually agreed—

Win, and they gain Raven.

Lose, and they lose Riveria.

That was one hell of a gamble.

After all—

Both were core members of their familia.

Loki really didn't want to risk that.

"Hahaha!"

"Handing over that stuck-up elf? Now that's interesting!"

Gareth roared with laughter.

"Shut it, you brute."

Riveria ignored him and laid out the stakes:

"Loki, do you want that boy's power surpassing even ours?"

Loki's eyes widened as the meaning sank in.

Given his current growth rate...

It was only a matter of time before he founded the strongest familia in Orario.

Loki had created her familia with one goal:

To become the strongest in the world.

And now—

She had to admit that Freyja Familia was slightly stronger.

But if they had Raven…

Loki Familia would finally surpass them.

Finn knew this too.

With space magic,

Dungeon expeditions would be far easier.

They could dive deeper and still retreat safely at will.

That—

Was reason enough for him to act on the goddess's behalf.

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