Levi didn't know that by using magic just once, he had allowed the Beauty Goddess Freya to see through quite a lot.
At this moment, thanks to the fire resistance and shield provided by 'Hephaestus's Protection,' he could still hold out against the Pitch-Black Goliath's attacks for a while.
But if this continued, his defeat and death would be the only outcome.
The opponent's attack pattern is pretty much figured out. Now, it's time to counterattack.
Levi thought to himself.
Having blocked another of the Pitch-Black Goliath's attacks with Wolf's Gravestone, a thought shifted in his mind. The 2000 stat points provided by [Mana Burst · Wind] were instantly reallocated to Agility.
Then, like an arrow released from a bow string, he burst out from the Pitch-Black Goliath's blind spot. In less than half a second, he appeared at the monster's feet.
—Mana Burst · Ice · Edge!
Surging magical energy poured through his arms into the greatsword. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a frost greatsword over 10 meters long.
Then, Levi dug his right heel into the ground, engaging his core muscles to spin with force.
Utilizing the greatsword, he unleashed the ultimate technique theoretically meant for a one-handed sword—Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki (Dragon Flight of Heaven)!
Facing this menacing attack, the Pitch-Black Goliath wanted to dodge, but again, its build was too massive, and its muscular agility was clearly lacking.
By the time it lifted its right leg, the Frost Wolf's Gravestone in Levi's hands had already completed the slash, severing the monster's right foot and cutting halfway through its left calf.
"AAAAAEEEHHHHHH!!!!!!"
The Pitch-Black Goliath roared, but due to the loss of balance, it toppled forward onto the ground.
How could Levi let such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip by?
He released his grip on Wolf's Gravestone and leaped directly onto the Pitch-Black Goliath's back.
Or more accurately, its lower back.
That was where the Pitch-Black Goliath's absolute core—the Magic Stone—was hidden.
As long as it was destroyed, no matter what kind of monster it was, it would instantly turn to ash and vanish.
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The Pitch-Black Goliath knew its own weakness.
At this moment, it raised its arms, frantically swatting at its back, trying to sweep Levi off.
But clearly...
It failed.
The Primordial Jade Cutter, which was in no way inferior to Wolf's Gravestone—and arguably provided even more stable passive bonuses—was retrieved from Levi's Item Box.
Then, he repeated the previous operation.
Imbuing the weapon with mana and ice attributes, giving it the ability to pierce through the flesh of large monsters.
Next came a move Levi rarely used.
—Hiryu Sen (Flying Dragon Flash)!
Using the torque of his waist, Levi hurled the frost sword in his hand with accelerated force.
In an instant, it pierced through the Pitch-Black Goliath's abdominal cavity.
But should it be expected of a monster with Level 5 potential?
Even after such a heavy blow, the Magic Stone embedded within still hadn't shattered.
And as time passed, the surrounding flesh was continuously repairing itself.
Levi utilized the Tachen Shedou footwork and drilled directly inside the Pitch-Black Goliath's body, swapping his weapon for the Lithic Spear.
Then, the spear tip, bolstered with terrifying mana and ice elemental power, thrust straight into the massive Magic Stone before him.
Outside.
The Pitch-Black Goliath, who had been roaring in agony, suddenly froze.
In the next second, just like any ordinary monster, its flesh, skin, and bones crumbled into black ash, accompanied by the clatter of Wolf's Gravestone and Primordial Jade Cutter falling to the ground.
[Levi Bright][Lv. 3 (0% → 100%)]
Levi bent his knees slightly as he landed back on the ground.
Seeing the Feat progress bar on his character panel fill up completely, he let out a small sigh of relief.
He bent down to pick up the Greenstone of the Rock and the Wolf's End, then took a few more steps to retrieve a piece of leather and a heart that looked like it was made of red crystal, both dropped by the Black Goliath, and tossed them into his inventory. After completing these tasks, he ran towards Chun.
Four minutes later...
The monsters attracted by the divine aura had all turned to ash. Chun was picking up magic stones from the ground, occasionally glancing at the young man not far away. Levi was tallying his gains and, sensing the gaze from the one-eyed master, he thought for a moment and guessed her thoughts.
"You never asked before, so I never mentioned it. The state magic I've shown you many times is called 'The Goddess's Blessing of Love.' As for its specific effects, well, you can probably guess from the name."
Everyone has a bit of curiosity, and Chun was no exception. She nodded first, then squinted her eyes, showing a mischievous expression.
"So, does my goddess really have something going on with you?"
"Not to that extent," Levi explained.
Unfortunately, Chun didn't believe him at all: "Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't in the future."
"I'm devoted to Hestia!" Levi declared his loyalty to his absent goddess, completely unaware that he had already been 'sold out' by her.
Having picked up the last magic stone, Chun stood up, clapped her hands, and rolled her eyes: "Alright, alright, you're a big romantic, a devoted fan of the goddess Hestia."
She couldn't help but laugh: "If I hadn't known the name of your magic, I might have actually believed you."
"You..." Levi opened his mouth, wanting to argue further, but unable to find the right words, he had to change the subject.
"Do you want the Black Goliath's leather and heart?"
"Yes." Mentioning anything related to forging immediately caught Chun's attention. "Materials dropped by the divine assassin, I've only seen them once before."
Levi raised an eyebrow: "When the Zeus and Hera Familia completed the three great quests?"
Chun nodded: "That's right. Unfortunately, back then, my forging skills weren't as advanced as they are now. I could only assist Lord Hephaestus with other apprentices."
"This time, you can do it yourself." Levi took out the two items he had just acquired.
Chun raised her hand, ready to take them, but the next second, she heard the young man's offer: "A fair price, 65 million valis."
"...[Dwarven Expletive]!"
In the end, Chun gritted her teeth and bought the two items dropped by the Black Goliath. Firstly, Levi's asking price wasn't high, even slightly below the market price for similar monster drops. Secondly, in Chun's view, Levi was currently the only one who could safely obtain drops from the Black Goliath, and he didn't seem to plan on hunting again anytime soon. The rarity of the items made them valuable, and if they were put up for auction, collectors might pay billions for them.
Levi was aware of the market, but auctions could take months to organize, and the return on investment was too slow. Chun was one of the top blacksmiths in Orario, and he might need her help in the future. Maintaining their relationship with two items that didn't benefit him much seemed like a win-win deal to Levi.