Kapitel 60: [60] Lose?
As the day shifted back to the light, the group of women from the Loki Familia emerged from the dungeon, crossing the central square and heading towards North Street.
Adjacent to the road on North Street stood a grand mansion, towering above the surrounding buildings. Its imposing structure, reminiscent of a mountain of swords with its overlapping high towers, gleamed with a purple-copper hue, resembling a vibrant flame. At the peak of the central tower, a jester's flag fluttered in the wind.
This was the Twilight Manor, the headquarters of the Loki Familia.
"Ah, I want meat. I need a ton of meat." Tiona clutched her stomach.
"It's been half a month since we last saw Captain. Where are you, Captain?" Tione, obsessed with their captain, was now in a daze.
Hearing Tiona and Tione's remarks, Lefiya, walking at the end of the group, smiled wryly, "We're already home."
After saluting the present higher-ups, the gatekeepers opened the grand doors.
The headquarters, built on a narrow plot of land, seemed to have decided that if expansion outwards wasn't possible, then upwards would be the way. Therefore, upon entering the gates, the garden ahead wasn't expansive. Making use of the space between the gate and the mansion, only a small garden was set up. A few plants and colorful flowers swayed gently in the breeze.
Leading the way, Riveria entered, followed by Ais, the Tiona sisters, and Lefiya.
"You're back~~"
A distinct Kansai accent floated from within the mansion.
It seemed like perfect timing as a figure came rushing out from inside, appearing to be a slender male.
As the figure became clearer... a person with a crimson ponytail and a petite figure, she sprinted straight toward Ais and the others.
"I've missed you all~" She shouted while running.
She extended her arms, aiming to hug the girls, with Riveria, Ais, Tiona, and Tione easily dodging the familiar gesture.
Only Lefiya, walking at the back, couldn't escape in time. She let out a desperate "W-Wait, don't come near me!" before being tackled to the ground.
"Loki, we're back. I need to discuss something with you later." Riveria is unfazed by Loki's antics.
"Mm-hmm... Welcome home, Riveria, Ais-tan, Tiona, Tione, and Lefiya." Loki replied with a grin while still holding onto Lefiya.
"Yes, we're back, Loki." The group responded in unison.
Loki looked up, smiling at everyone. Her crimson hair, reminiscent of the twilight sky, and her half-moon eyes gave her a strikingly charming appearance.
She was Loki, the goddess who bestowed her blessing upon Riveria, Ais, and the others, establishing one of the two largest familias in Orario, the Loki Familia.
"Loki, you're causing trouble for Lefiya. Can you let her go? We're all very tired." Tiona said in support.
"Oh, oh, sorry, Lefiya. I got a bit too excited." Loki apologizes but does not release her hold.
"N-No..." Lefiya, although used to this by now, still blushed furiously.
"By the way... Ooh, did your breast get a bit bigger?" Loki's expression turned mischievous.
"N-No, it didn't!" Lefiya finally shouted, her face completely red at her goddess's lewd smile.
Despite being a goddess, Loki was known for her fondness for other women. This was evident from the fact that more than half of the high-ranking members in her familia were beautiful women.
"Loki, I need to talk to you about the bet you made with Aiden from the Hestia Familia." Riveria said, her expression turning serious.
Hearing Riveria's words, Loki finally let go of Lefiya and stood up.
The group moved into the hall. Despite the limited space, the entrance hall had been designed to feel spacious and open.
Tiona, Tione, Ais, and Lefiya went straight to their rooms to take a bath, while Riveria and Loki headed upstairs to Finn's office.
Entering the office, they found Finn still immersed in his work.
He stopped his work and looked up, "Welcome home, Riveria."
"Yes, we're back, Finn." Riveria nodded.
After Riveria and Loki sat down, Finn continued to ask, "Did the team encounter any problems in the dungeon this time?"
"No, it's about Loki." Riveria shook her head. Her tone did not convey reverence for the goddess, but rather a family member explaining another's mistake.
She then turned to Loki with a somewhat serious expression, "Loki, do you remember the bet you made a month ago with that boy Aiden from the Hestia Familia?"
"Yes, I remember. That boy's family is very wealthy, confident, and quite bold." Loki recalled the bet vividly to this day.
"So, what happened?" Loki asked, a hint of unease in her voice.
"Today, on our way back, we encountered that boy. He had defeated a mutated infant dragon."
"What did you say?" Loki began to lose her composure.
"Yes, you heard correctly. He defeated a mutated infant dragon." Riveria sighed and repeated.
"An infant dragon requires multiple Level 2 adventurers to take down. It's a rare monster." Finn added.
"Multiple Level 2 adventurers to take down..." Loki muttered, realizing the gravity of the situation.
"Does this mean that Aiden is now Level 2?" Finn also put away his smile.
"That's right." Riveria nodded.
"It's only been a month, just one month. How is that possible? Even Ais took a year back then..." Loki still found it hard to believe.
"Riveria, tell me this isn't true, tell me it's not true..." Loki suddenly left her seat and hugged Riveria, seeking some comfort from her.
Even though Loki was a goddess, she couldn't believe the fact before her eyes. Aiden's record was truly terrifying, breaking the previous record by a whole eleven months.
"That boy defeated the infant dragon on his own. We saw it with our own eyes." Riveria feels somewhat helpless in the face of Loki's disbelief.
Of course, Riveria also stopped Loki's attempt to take advantage.
Loki didn't disappoint Hestia's expectations; her face turned ashen. If this were an anime, her entire character would have lost all its color.
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