A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

He concealed the details of how he merged his abilities, only saying that he used a special skill to kill Alphia after she was exhausted and gained a portion of her power.

Throughout the entire process, Finn listened quietly, his fingers rhythmically tapping on his knees.

Ais's expression remained unchanged, but her ears twitched slightly.

After Lynn finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence.

"Just a lucky break?" "Mr. Lynn, you're too modest."

“Yulari has never lacked geniuses, but I have only ever seen one who can combine the elements to this extent, you are the only one I have ever seen.”

He stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the room.

The gaze swept over Kaguya's wary face, over Haruhime's worried expression, over Alexie who was gripping her rapier tightly, and finally returned to Lynn's face.

"Your existence has changed the landscape of Yulari. Whether for better or worse, that is a fact."

"The Freya Familia has sent a gift, and we, the Loki Familia, cannot be stingy."

Finn pulled a gold-embossed invitation from his pocket.

"What is this?" Alexandra asked curiously.

"Tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, Guild Headquarters, Supreme Command Room." Finn placed the invitation on the bedside table next to Lynn's bed.

"Yulari's highest-level post-war debriefing meeting."

Finn's lips curled into a strange smile.

"And Mr. Lynn was the only attendee who was invited in his personal capacity."

Finn's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

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Alexie and Haruhime stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

Kaguya was also stunned, and his grip on the knife tightened unconsciously.

The highest-level postwar conference?

The attendees were all top figures in the Yullari pyramid.

Lynn, a newbie at level 4 and a wounded soldier who had just escaped death, was actually invited to participate.

This is no longer a matter of honor; it represents a form of recognition.

A recognition of Lynn's personal abilities and value from the highest levels of power in Yulari.

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"Why?" Lynn asked, voicing the question on everyone's mind.

“Because of this war, both above and below ground, you are the most crucial variable,” Finn’s answer was simple and direct.

"We need your intelligence, your perspective, and even... your judgment."

After the leader of the dwarf race finished speaking, he did not linger.

"Get some rest, Mr. Lynn. Tomorrow's meeting may determine the future of Yulari over the next ten years."

He led the Loki Familia and left, just as swiftly and decisively as they had arrived.

Inside the room, only the group of people remained, looking at each other in bewilderment, along with the gold-plated invitation that gleamed under the magic stone lamp.

"Alright, everyone, stop crowding around." Goddess Astraea clapped her hands. "Lynn needs to rest; he has important matters to attend to tomorrow."

Everyone then realized that although Lynn had woken up, he was still very weak.

"I'll go prepare dinner," Chunji said proactively. "Lord Lynn needs to replenish his nutrition."

“I’ll help you.” Maru followed.

The others also dispersed, and soon only Lynn and Astrid remained in the room.

284, LV5

"How are you feeling?" Astrea, the goddess of the Astrea Familia, sat down by the bed and asked gently.

“Excellent, better than ever before.” Lynn flexed his fingers. “The power within his body has been completely integrated.”

Astraea nodded: "Then let's update the favor. I want to see your current condition."

Lynn turned over, his back to the goddess. Warm hands pressed against his back, and a divine light began to shimmer.

A few minutes later, Astraea stopped.

She stared at the sacred writing that appeared on Lynn's back, her expression changing from calm to surprise, and then to shock.

"How...how is this possible?"

Hearing the goddess's exclamation, Lynn turned around: "What's wrong?"

Astraea took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "Your level... has reached LV5."

“LV5?” Lynn was also stunned.

He knew he had undergone tremendous changes in the depths of the dungeon, but he never expected to jump directly to a major level.

“It’s not just your level,” Astraea continued, “your base stats have also changed dramatically. Strength A, Endurance A, Dexterity B, Agility A, Magic S.”

This data surpasses that of the vast majority of LV5 adventurers.

“And…” Astraea’s voice trembled slightly, “you have gained a new skill.”

"What skill?"

"【Dragon Blood Boiling】: During battle, all attributes receive incremental enhancements as the battle progresses and the severity of injuries increases. When health drops below the danger line, Dragon Transformation is triggered, granting an overwhelming power boost for a short period of time."

Lynn was also shocked after hearing this.

This skill is practically tailor-made for protracted battles and desperate counterattacks.

“There’s one more,” Astraea continued, “[Proof of Heroism]: When facing powerful enemies, one will not feel fear or retreat. When teammates are present, the entire team receives a morale boost and a slight ability enhancement. When attacked by an entity recognized as a hero, it deals additional damage to enemies with evil attributes.”

Both of these skills are extremely rare.

In particular, the [Proof of Heroes] skill, which includes the word "hero," is one of the few in the entire history of Yullari.

“My God…” Astraea murmured to herself, “What exactly did you experience in the dungeon?”

Lynn gave a wry smile: "I'm not really sure either, I'm just desperately trying to survive."

Just then, the door was pushed open.

Alexie walked in carrying a bowl of hot porridge, followed by the other members of the clan.

“Lynn, it’s time to eat…” Alexie stopped mid-sentence.

She saw the shocked expression on Astraea's face.

"My Goddess, what happened?"

Astraea glanced at Lynn, who nodded.

"Lynn's level has been raised to LV5."

"what?"

These words were like a thunderclap, instantly stunning everyone in the room.

The bowl in Alisha's hand almost fell to the ground, Haruhime's mouth dropped open, and even Kaguya showed an expression of disbelief.

"Level 5? Really?" Lyra was the first to react. "How much time has passed?!"

“It normally takes at least several years to go from LV4 to LV5,” Celty pushed up her glasses. “Lynn’s speed has already broken Yullari’s record.”

“As expected of Lynn,” Maru exclaimed. “She always manages to create miracles.”

Although everyone was shocked, upon closer reflection, it was indeed very much in line with Lynn's style.

This man has been defying common sense ever since he joined the clan.

From a newcomer directly challenging the middle level, to delving into the deep level on their own, and now to rapid advancement, every single thing they've done is astonishing.

"So, how strong is Lynn now..." Iska asked curiously.

“You should have reached the level of a first-class adventurer…” Astraea replied, “and you’ve also acquired two extremely rare skills.”

She briefly introduced the effects of [Dragon Blood Boiling] and [Proof of Heroes].

After hearing this, everyone gasped.

The power of these two skills is beyond their comprehension.

"Dragon form?" Kaguya frowned. "That sounds dangerous."

“There is indeed some risk,” Lynn nodded in agreement. “But it shouldn’t be triggered unless it’s a matter of life and death.”

“Anyway, this is a good thing.” Alexie forced herself to cheer up. “Lynn is now a true Level One Adventurer!”

Her words revived the atmosphere in the room.

Everyone gathered around Lynn, chattering excitedly about his new ability.

Just then, Frilian suddenly walked in from the window.

“Interesting.” She looked at Lynn. “The energy fluctuations in your body have indeed undergone a qualitative change.”

She took out her notebook and began to write: "A direct jump from LV4 to LV5, and the acquisition of two rare skills. This phenomenon is called Soul Transformation in magical theory."

"Soul transformation?" Ryu asked curiously.

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“When a person has experienced an extreme life-or-death ordeal and successfully breaks through their own limits, their soul undergoes a fundamental change,” Freyland explained. “This change is directly reflected in their Grace, manifesting as a leap in level and the awakening of new skills.”

She closed her notebook and looked at Lynn: "You are no longer an ordinary adventurer."

Lynn smiled wryly: "I've never thought of myself as ordinary."

“Hahaha!” Alexandra burst into laughter. “You’re right! Our Lynn has been a monster from the very beginning!”

“Now she’s a monster among monsters,” Kaguya added, a hint of pride in her voice.

The room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, and the tense atmosphere from before was completely dispelled.

285. Go on a trip

The next day, at 9:50 a.m.

Guild Headquarters, Supreme Command Center.

The huge round conference table was already full of people.

Finn and Riveria of the Loki Familia.

Ota of the Freya Familia.

Shakti of the Ganesha clan.

The twig of the Hephaestus family.

And, guild manager Royman.

Each and every one of them is a powerful figure whose mere stomp can make Yulari tremble.

When Lynn, accompanied by Eina, entered this room that he had only heard of in legends, all eyes were on him.

There is curiosity, scrutiny, praise, and also deeply hidden suspicion.

“Please sit down, Mr. Lynn.” Guild Master Royman pointed to the only empty seat next to Finn.

Lynn nodded silently and sat down in that spot.

He could sense that Finn beside him and Otto opposite him were both observing him silently.

The meeting began quickly.

The issue was heavy and depressing.

The casualty statistics after the war, the huge consumption of resources, and the city's reconstruction plan.

Behind every number lies the loss of countless adventurers and the shattering of their families.

The atmosphere was so heavy it was suffocating.

The meeting reached a stalemate when discussions turned to the investigation into the remnants of the Dark Faction.