The effects manifested in him were particularly pronounced, partly because his foundation was already excellent and also because all his attribute values were extremely high.
A universally recognized charm is not solely based on physical appearance, but also on posture, mental state, and other factors. Upon deeper exploration, these outward expressions are also inseparable from strength, constitution, agility, intelligence, and perception.
Lacking strength and constitution would not result in a healthy and perfect physique.
If intelligence is insufficient, it’s hard for the spirit to always be in a full and vigorous state.
As for perception, it allows one to be sharp-eared and keen-eyed, thoroughly aware of everything around, naturally making interactions more confident.
These are difficult to display by mere "acting".
Furthermore, he suspected that his strong allure was related to the "Leader’s Certificate", Divine Factor, and even the Adventurer’s Handbook.
The Adventurer’s Handbook standardized his physical state, keeping him in a perfect condition at all times.
He reasonably suspected that the Monster Atlas also contributed to his charm.
The record of slaying monsters in a sea of corpses and blood made him appear like a born "demon" in the eyes of most monsters, and perhaps soon, as he becomes stronger and more famous, he could achieve the effects of "stopping children from crying at night" and "making people pale at the mention of tigers."
But under the subtle influence of some rules, this deterrent, extremely terrifying to monsters, was a special kind of charm to humans.
Thinking back carefully, he began to exhibit special charm after a series of monster slayings.
"Anyone who wants to break through can start finding a place now."
"With me watching over here, it’s enough."
Gauss knew that his teammates deliberately suppressed their urge to break through to "protect" him.
Now that he had come out of cultivation, they could also seize the time to begin their breakthroughs.
This battle was a huge opportunity for many in the Red Dragon Team.
"Then I leave this to you."
Aaliyah was very confident in Gauss’s strength.
Gauss’s emergence from cultivation meant that the entire Red Dragon Team had escaped the temporary danger.
"Mm, mm, you guys go. Holding back for too long isn’t good for the body either."
Gauss planned to rest on-site for a while.
Firstly, some team members were going to break through; secondly, the numerous spoils of war needed time to be collected, and he also needed time to absorb the substantial gains from the day.
Of course, the rapid increase in his strength was without the so-called "false inflation" or "unstable foundation."
His strength improved genuinely, with no room for deceit, especially given the assistance of the Adventurer’s Handbook that standardized his strength.
He only needed time to adapt to the changes brought by his body attributes and to practice and enhance his proficiency in the two newly acquired 5th Circle Spells and to use and research the "Three-Phase Source Power" more.
Anyway, the key to the fifth level of the Maze was in his hand; he could crush the stone at any time to open the fifth level’s door.
As for whether the other adventurers on the fourth level had any objections?
He reckoned they would be willing to wait.
After all, even if they didn’t wait, there seemed to be no other way unless they could defeat him.
But while this possibility seemed there, it practically did not exist.
With his strength improved, his Magic Envoy level reaching Level 8, Intelligence Attribute maxing out at 20 points, and having filled the last gap with the strong professional specialty "Three-Phase Source Power", and mastering the 5th Circle Spells "Bigby’s Hand" and "Dawn", usable only by Level 11 Casters.
In Timbel, such a unique environment where the extraordinary did not appear, he truly couldn’t imagine what kind of human adventurer could bring him trouble.
Or rather, even if such "geniuses" with power mastery did exist, they would be extremely rare across the lands of the Seven Kingdoms and one Empire, and how could they come to a "backwater" like the Cold Jade Province of Carlos Kingdom to vie with him?
Gauss, this cautious monster, was the most astute; throughout his adventurer’s career, one would find he always moved step by step, seldom over-exploring high-level areas that weren’t his.
After all, up to now, what he most frequently did was to occasionally go out to the wilds to slay those insignificant little monsters that could pose no threat to him.
If you put yourself in the shoes of the monster faction, considering from the opposite standpoint, this person was too cunning.
Absolutely no demeanor of a strong person, always choosing targets much weaker and considerably smaller before him and persistently seeking them out.
Even if some powerful individuals within the Demon faction heard of his information, it was still difficult to target him in his inactivity.
Sneaking into human territory during non-war times, even for high-level demons, was a very dangerous act, might be ambushed and killed by other human powerhouses.
Even when moving within human territory, Gauss proceeded gradually, from Gray Rock Town to surrounding villages; after breaking through the profession, he went to the first phase of the Maze in Timbel, and then to the villages around Sen City on "teaching missions". Exploring Farlim for the first time was also when he had broken through to the Master-level Professional.
Appearing where his strength was suitable to minimize unforeseen events.
His mind was very clear, knowing that priority number one was always developing based on the Adventurer’s Handbook.
Regarding the resources of other large cities, treasures of high-level demons, or the legendary Holy Sword that countless adventurers dreamed of obtaining recognition, he felt little impulse.
As long as he was on the right path, gaining the Holy Sword was fundamentally unimportant, even without that sword, he could still ascend to the peak.
The hero is revered because he defeated the Demon King, not because he drew the Holy Sword.
Only the real power you hold will never betray you.
This time, more people needed breakthroughs than Gauss had anticipated.
All four other members of Gauss’s team had gone: Serdur, Ying, Albena, and Aaliyah.
Among them, Serdur and Aaliyah were at the critical stage of breaking through from Level 5 to Level 6.
Realizing this, Gauss specifically cleaned the vicinity of their chosen cultivation exits again. He then released a few miniature Clay Spiders to observe any movements in the surroundings, ready to activate "Any-Door" to arrive instantly in case of any situations.
Besides Gauss’s team, many other members of the Red Dragon Team also needed breakthroughs.
The Dwarf team’s Level 3 Warrior Rick, Chief Ivan, and several other adventurers.
These individuals had been stuck at their respective levels for some time; after this massive battle, their mental and physical states were finally pushed to the peak, thus logically stepping through the breakthrough threshold.
"Congratulations, hurry up and go."
Seeing Ivan still worried about too many people leaving, intending to hold it in a bit longer, Gauss quickly dismissed his thoughts.
The breakthrough from Level 3 to Level 4 might just be a regular one in Gauss’s long career, but he knew how challenging it was for Ivan.
Though he stood before him with a look of worry, Gauss sensed his heart’s joyous leap could no longer be restrained.
"Then I’ll go, leader."
"Quickly go, don’t delay."
After many left for cultivation, the surroundings suddenly became much quieter.
Those who didn’t have a level breakthrough looked at those entering the camp for cultivation with a bit of envy, but also with a rising enthusiasm.
Since those teammates could achieve breakthroughs this time, maybe next time it would be their turn.
For a while, their arms became stronger while working to harvest the spoils of war.
Adventuring with the Red Dragon Team indeed offered more prospects.
Gauss also selected a suitable clearing not too far or too near to start practicing his 5th Circle Spells "Bigby’s Hand" and "Dawn".
The disturbance caused by practicing these two spells was not too large, so it wouldn’t affect others’ work and breakthroughs.