CHAPTER 824: CHAPTER 644: THE STRONGEST TITLE

There is no doubt that the black and white knights are among the strongest forces of the Freyja Clan.

Before Ais leveled up, both the Loki Clan and the Freyja Clan each had three Lv.6 first-tier adventurers.

The Loki Clan had [Hero], [Brave] and [Nine Demon Princesses] as their leaders.

The Freyja Clan had [Goddess’s Chariot], [White Demon Staff], and [Black Demon Sword].

These six were the only Lv.6 in Orario before Ais’s upgrade, forming the second tier closely pursuing the sole Lv.7.

The [White Demon Staff] and [Black Demon Sword], as Lv.6 adventurers, have long been regarded by the world as the most formidable presence among magic swordsmen, even being called the fiercest magic swordsmen by some.

But now, could Reiger, a novice who seems to have just ascended to Lv.5, have snatched the title of the strongest magic swordsman from this pair of black and white knights?

Is this reasonable?

At least, in Reiger’s view, it is not reasonable.

However...

"The black and white knights are indeed strong, but compared to you, they might indeed fall short."

As a fellow pinnacle of the elves, Revilia turned and spoke to Reiger.

"The [Black Demon Sword] is quite powerful as a swordsman, possibly even above Ais in pure sword skill, but his magic is not the type that delivers significant power, so his firepower is insufficient."

"The [White Demon Staff] surpasses me in terms of total spiritual power, magic control, and magic range, and he possesses battle skills sufficient for a frontline fighter, but he leans more towards being a rear-guard magic guide."

"Though they are both magic swordsmen, one lacks firepower magic, and the other has capabilities more apt for a magic guide. One has always been positioned as a front guard, and the other as a rear guard, which contrasts with the typical view of a magic swordsman as an advanced middle guard class."

"Like Ais and I, we can both use magic and engage in close combat with enemies while chanting, but no one would consider us magic swordsmen, right?"

Revilia’s explanation received unanimous nods from the crowd.

Indeed, Ais and Revilia can fight in close quarters with enemies and chant magic in battle, but calling them magic swordsmen would be a stretch.

Ais, needless to say, has only one magic, an auxiliary one, adequate for self-enhancement but inadequate for general magic’s firepower role.

Revilia skillfully employs parallel chanting and possesses very strong staff and archery skills, able to engage in close combat while chanting and pushing forward on the front line, yet is still a rear magic guide, never considered a magic swordsman.

The black and white knights are regarded as magic swordsmen, known infamously as the fiercest, but both have certain lacks as magic swordsmen.

In contrast, Reiger is now universally recognized as a magic swordsman.

"You possess swordsmanship comparable to Ais and firepower comparable to mine, not lacking in any aspect of sword skill or magic."

"Your battle on the 50th floor, we all witnessed, cloaking the female-type monster in a storm of slashes, performing a fast-paced close combat sword dance while parallel chanting, continuously casting magic, and even releasing large-scale annihilation magic from lengthy chants."

"As a magic swordsman, you’ve matured greatly; even freshly reaching Lv.5, your combat power does not fall short of Lv.6, nor of the black and white knights."

"Therefore, if you were to obtain the title of the strongest magic swordsman, I’d understand."

Revilia’s evaluation of Reiger was exceptionally high, astonishingly so.

But none of those present voiced any opposition.

Remembering the 50th floor battle where Reiger single-handedly defeated a female-type monster, they gradually cast worshipful gazes towards him.

Especially the cat-person Angel, saved by Reiger at the time, her cat ears were twitching as she looked at him.

Ais, Theona, Theone, and Rephia recalled yesterday’s scene of Reiger vanquishing the carnivorous flower monster mob on East Street.

At that time, he was dancing among the monsters, releasing slashes of silver light, chanting magic while stepping upon dazzling magic arrays, ultimately releasing a massive explosion so powerful it broke the ground.

If that appearance and posture weren’t the strongest magic swordsman, what would be?

"I also agree with Revilia’s view."

Finn finally drank the suspicious liquid Theone handed him, smiling as he did so.

"From my perspective, back at Lv.4, you were already a very mature magic swordsman, your displayed abilities in all aspects were not beneath Lv.5, let alone now, having risen to Lv.5 and become a first-tier adventurer."

"Any clear-eyed person could recognize your strength from your achievements; Lv.5 hardly represents your peak power."

"Cross-level challenges aren’t new for you, so with your public performance yesterday, it’s normal for Orario’s people to see you as possessing strength comparable to Lv.6, worthy of being called the strongest magic swordsman."

The clan leader’s personal acknowledgment undoubtedly made this title even more fitting upon Reiger.

"I suppose, in earning this title, those gods wishing for chaos played quite a role?" Grace drank water as though drinking liquor, laughing heartily: "Isn’t it great? Since it’s a title bestowed upon you by the world, just accept it."