Survival in the game world begins with Biochemical 2

Chapter 857 The Improvement of My Companions
Inside Li You's room at Sindri's cottage.

Li You raised his hand and called out to his companions.

He certainly hadn't forgotten that his three companions had been conscripted by the system within the mutated Valhalla, and as he cleared Valhalla, they each gained considerable benefits.

Similarly, after Li You cleared the level, they all woke up as well, having previously been testing new weapons and abilities in the companion space.

At this moment, they all walked out of the system portal.

Yuzu was still wearing the Molten Iron Dragon Hunter Armor, Edge had changed into the Hilla Armor, and V's attire was also unchanged except that he had a black longsword at his waist.

The three of them stepped out of the portal, and V immediately complained, "Finally, you've decided to let us out?"

Li You smiled and said, "I didn't stop you from coming out. Didn't you say you wanted to try out the new weapon first?"

V scoffed: "How long could that take? We've already taken care of it."

Upon hearing this, Li You looked at Youzi and Aiji. Youzi nodded slightly, while Aiji said, "We're all fine. What V got will still end up with you, which is why she said that about you..."

V was embarrassed when she exposed him: "Edge!"

Edge just smiled.

Li You spoke up again, "Alright, no need to rush. We have some time now, so we can organize our gains from the Hall of Heroes. I also need to understand what you've obtained."

He raised his hand: "Let's go, let's go to the battlefield in our hearts."

Yuzu and Edge had no objections, since it was impossible to demonstrate their new abilities here. V, however, was a little curious: "Isn't the Battlefield in the Heart a place where you can only bring one person in at a time? Is there a cooldown period?"

Li You said, "It used to be like that, but it's different now."

As soon as he stepped out of Valhalla, the system reminded him that all functions had been fully unlocked for him and many of the past restrictions no longer existed.

To give a few simple examples, the most basic system backpack has been expanded to 500, and the volume of items that can be stored in each storage space has also increased significantly, so you no longer have to worry about not having enough space.

Then there's the achievements section. Previously, achievements that didn't meet the requirements or were hidden couldn't be seen in the list at all. Even the achievements that could be seen only showed the requirements, not the rewards.

But now, both unfulfilled and hidden achievements can be seen directly in the list, and you can also find out what kind of reward you will get after completing the achievement.

For example, the restrictions on the companion space have also been lifted. Now Li You can use the companion space as a portable Sumeru world. He can put anyone, whether they are companions or not, into it and move with them. However, he still cannot travel between worlds.

These improvements are enormous. Li You's system has transformed from being extremely user-unfriendly at the beginning into a super-modern intelligent management system, capable of performing almost every function that was previously conceivable or unthinkable.

Therefore, based on this, the battlefield in his heart is no longer as rigid as before. Li You can bring in not only system companions but also outsiders if he wants to.

Therefore, it can be said that the system's functions were not truly perfected until Li You became a god, and it is still of considerable help to him now.

Upon hearing Li You's answer, V curled his lip again: "Showing off."

Although his companions thought it was hopeless, V had never given up on his idea of ​​surpassing Li You. However, it now seemed as difficult as climbing to the heavens.

V clenched his fist secretly: "It's not over yet, I won't give up! There's bound to be one thing I can do to keep this guy under me!"

Li You was unaware that V was actually challenging him because of his current strength; he simply brought his companions to the battlefield in his heart.

Here, they can freely use their new abilities without fear of exhaustion or injury.

"Let's begin. To be honest, I'm also very curious about the abilities you've acquired."

Li You looked at his three companions and smiled.

To be honest, even he is still a little unsure about his companions' strength.

He knew perfectly well what new abilities his companions had learned and what new equipment they had acquired after their journey through Valhalla.

However, the system's descriptions are rather brief; to know their current situation, one must see them in person.

Yuzu and her two companions also wanted to showcase their new abilities.

So at this moment, Yuzu was the first to step forward. Under everyone's gaze, his body quickly transformed into a gigantic ancient dragon!
"Roar--!!"

……

The demonstration went smoothly, and Li You quickly saw the current abilities of his three companions.

In short, it's not much different from the system description. First, Yuzu's basic attributes have been improved in all aspects. Second, he has learned Midir's signature move, which is the breath power that Li You calls the Destructive White Light.

In its tri-headed dragon form, Yuzu gains another powerful breath attack.

He was already able to use various dragon breaths, including fire, magic, ice mist, corruption, lava, and lightning. On top of that, he also learned Baylor's Flame Lightning, which is considered one of the most powerful breaths.

Now, he has mastered Midil's Destructive White Light, and that's not all. Because he obtained the Ancient Dragon Soul and Ancient Dragon Blood of Black Soul, Yuzu's Dragon King bloodline power has been fully awakened. He has also learned the Ancient Lightning Gun and the Death Breath of Dragon King Platonssanks.

So now, when Yuzu transforms into its three-headed ancient dragon form, one head can spew flames and lightning, another can spew destructive white light, and the last can spew the death of the Dragon King... The combined power of these three is so great that even Li You has to choose to avoid it.

As for the Ancient Lightning Spear, that's the move the Dragon King himself uses. It summons a red spiral lightning spear condensed from lightning to pierce the ground, causing a large-scale explosion. It's also a powerful skill.

In terms of strength, Yuzu is now capable of being the final boss in many game worlds. Even if he were sent back to the border region, he could occupy a large area that surpasses the territories of the demigods back then and establish himself as king.

In comparison, the improvement of Yuzu's base attributes and the enhancement of the Iron Dragon Hunter Armor seem less crucial.

Li You was very pleased with this and patted Youzi on the shoulder: "That's great!"

Then there's Edge.

Compared to Yuzu, Edge receives fewer rewards, but the improvement is still significant.

She learned the techniques for using mental power taught by the original Kran, further enhancing her skills in this area. She also gained access to Sheila's remaining memories and learned all the restoration miracles from the Dark Souls world.

She had already studied the healing prayer system from the Ring of Law, and now, with the addition of Dark Souls, she was already an extremely skilled healer.

Moreover, she's not just a healer and support; she can also fight.

Lightning-based prayers and miracles, along with the weapons Li You had always taught her to use, and the lightning of Gransanx, are all extremely powerful offensive methods.

Her newly acquired Hilla Armor not only boasts an excellent design but also boasts impressive performance, rivaling even Li You's Collector's Set.

Like Yuzu, Aige's attributes were also amplified. Li You felt that this might not be a reward for clearing Valhalla, but rather a feedback from his system companions who were inseparable from him after he became a god, resulting in a natural enhancement.

However, for Edge, whose original attributes were relatively poor, this reward was indeed much more useful.

Now, she no longer needs to worry about running out of magic power after using one or two lightning attacks from Gransanx, and her combat power has soared.

Furthermore, the physical gun in her hand seemed to resonate with the new abilities Yuzu had acquired.

However, it's unclear whether there will be any situations where this feature could be used. Finally, there's V.

This companion, who had always been eager to catch up with Li You, ended up reaping the least rewards, perhaps because he had too little screen time in Valhalla.

She only played the role of the Church Gun briefly, and everything she gained in the end was related to the Church Gun.

Leaving aside Hoffert's remaining memories, the remaining Oath Badges and Holy Lance Fragments have become ownerless since the Church Lance has perished, and cannot be used until they are reactivated.

However, in return, V obtained the weapon of the Cathedral Spear, a broken blade that was originally intended to be refined using the soul of the black dragon Midil.

In Lioyu's opinion, just getting this weapon was enough for her.

Unlike Li You, who prioritizes strength, V-class players consider both strength and appearance when choosing weapons, and the Shattered Blade is undoubtedly a weapon that can satisfy her desires.

This knife contains powerful magic and the lingering aura of the abyss, making it even stronger than Yuzu's second-enhanced Dragon Slayer Axe and Ejina's legendary Lightning Gun.

She's the one who usually uses Li You's Lightning Moon Shadow technique, and V also possesses gravity-based powers. She also benefits from the increased base stats, further enhancing her overall combat strength.

Therefore, Li You observed that Yuzu, Edge, and V had all experienced a comprehensive improvement in their strength. In general, they were now almost as powerful as the characters they had played in Valhalla.

Aside from Yuzu, his current strength is probably no weaker than that of Midil's original form.

With his companions possessing this strength, Li You's plan to deal with Ragnarok became much more secure.

"Very good, everyone's strength has improved." Li You nodded.

He had asked his companions if they had any memory of what happened in Valhalla, and the answers were all the same.

The companions remembered everything that happened in Valhalla, but for them, it felt more like a real dream.

In their dreams, their identities and memories change, and they act entirely as the characters they've assumed. Upon waking, they are still themselves, only the memories from the dream remain.

In addition to the hidden rewards, Li You's trip to Valhalla also significantly improved his companions' abilities.

Li You still has some preparations to make for the final Ragnarok, and his companions will be able to play a key role in them.

"Now, we should also prepare for the final war."

Yes, it is war. When Ragnarok arrives, its scale will be far beyond that of small-scale battles.

Odin has been preparing for Ragnarok for hundreds or even thousands of years, and Li You will have to draw upon the accumulated power of his multiple worlds to defeat him.

Atreus has now gone to Odin's side, and time is running out.

So Li You shared part of his plan with his companions. The preliminary groundwork had been laid, and now it was time to officially begin preparations for battle.

"...That's about it. Let's proceed with our preparations according to the plan."

There is also an advantage to this battlefield in one's heart: there is absolutely no need to worry about being eavesdropped on by anyone.

Li You explained his plan to his companions here, and then prepared to lead everyone away.

However, at this moment, a slightly discordant voice rang out.

"We've all tried, what about you?"

Li You turned his head and saw V staring at him with great interest.

"Ok?"

"What I mean is, when do you plan to demonstrate your power after becoming a god? Hmm?"

V stared intently at Li You.

So that's what she was thinking.

Li You understood V's thoughts and smiled, "So that's what you're curious about. That's perfect. I'm going to help Freya remove the curse from her later, so come with me then."

V's eyes lit up: "Then it's a deal!"

After giving their explanations, the group withdrew from the battlefield in their hearts and walked out of the room.

Because time was indeed of the essence, Li You immediately decided to take action. As for the fact that three more people had suddenly appeared in his room, no one else found it strange.

However, just before Li You was about to leave with his companions, Brock, who was forging iron by the furnace at the door, stopped them.

"Hey—! You bunch of rude guys, are you planning to just abandon old Brock and walk out without even saying goodbye?"

While tearing and chewing a piece of roast meat, Brock mumbled something indistinctly to Li You and the others:
"Come here! Old Brock needs to see you! Yes, you. Is there someone else here named Li You?"

When Li You arrived at the blacksmith's shop, he saw Brock take out three peculiar bottled containers and a scroll and place them on the table.

In the past, Li You would probably have asked what was inside, but with his current eyesight, he could tell at a glance what was in those three small bottles.

"Dragon's Fury," "The Cry of the Innocent," and "The Ultimate Sacrifice."

These are the three mysterious ingredients used to forge legendary dwarven armor!

Seeing the surprised look on Li You's face, Brock smiled and said, "You noticed? You have a good eye!"

“That’s right, Kratos asked me to give this to you. He said you’d wanted to have a suit of armor made, so this is for you to use!”

Li You was taken aback and turned to look at Kratos's room, but the door remained tightly closed.

He hadn't expected Kratos to leave these ingredients for him. But thinking about it now, Li You understood; it was actually Kratos's way of showing concern.

However, the armor that could be forged from these materials would probably have been quite useful before Li You became a god, but now...

However, he immediately realized he had overlooked something and turned to look at the scroll: "What is this?"

Brock chuckled: "This is also what he left for you! He said it's armor blueprints he brought from his hometown. If you agree, I'll make you armor based on these! Take a look for yourself!"

Armor blueprints brought from Kratos's homeland of Greece?

Li You's curiosity was piqued, so he waved his hand, and the scroll floated up on its own and fell into his hand.

He unrolled the scroll and stared in disbelief.

The scroll contained drawings showing how to forge two sets of armor, and Li You recognized their appearance at a glance.

...The armor of Ares, the armor of Zeus!
(End of this chapter)