From this day on, everything within the Loki Familia beca orderly, as if the anomaly that Reiger and Ais experienced on the 24th floor didn’t exist at all, and as in the past, they were bustling yet cautiously preparing for all expedition matters.
The Familia mbers, led by the second army, ran tirelessly through the streets of Orario every day, frequenting various shops, purchasing large amounts of supplies, placing nurous orders, making everyone aware of this commotion realize that one of the city’s largest factions, the Loki Familia, was about to embark on an expedition again.
The Familia leaders were also preparing, occasionally venturing into the underground city, under the pretense of staying sharp, but each ti they returned, they were bruised and battered, causing Finn and others a great deal of headaches.
Even Ais started entering the underground city frequently, with rumors that she even went to the 24th floor once; upon returning, she seed more determined than ever and sought out Reiger to spar with her again.
"I don’t know what I can do right now, so I want to beco stronger."
When Ais resolutely expressed this desire, Reiger knew he couldn’t refuse this golden-haired swordswoman who was both a teacher and a friend.
Thus, Reiger agreed to Ais’s request, continuing their sparring every morning, with an intensity that couldn’t compare to previous days, not only using Wind Breathing but also occasionally using Wind Spirit Swift Walk, turning the courtyard into a battered wreck, severely damaged.
Because of this, Reiger and Ais were scolded by Revilia, and Loki, raising hands high, yelled, "Stop causing additional expenses for repairs!" tearfully hiring craftsn several tis to repair the courtyard.
For this reason, Reiger and Ais were eventually kicked out of the house and went to the underground city to train.
It’s worth ntioning that Rephia also tagged along.
"I-I also want Mr. Reiger to train ! Teach parallel chanting!"
The elven girl had so issues with parallel chanting practice, and despite diligently studying it for so ti, her progress could only be described as slow as a turtle, and even consulting her master Revilia didn’t change the situation.
So, even though Rephia was very nervous, she still made the invitation to Reiger (whom she idolized) with a tremble in her voice.
In the Loki Familia, if anyone’s parallel chanting skills could surpass Revilia’s, it would naturally be the person known as the strongest magic swordsman in the city—Reiger.
Even though he was just a newcor, his proficiency in parallel chanting was widely recognized; whether it was attacking, moving, defending, or evading, he could easily accomplish it while chanting magic.
Rephia greatly admired the combat style of magic swordsn, and now wanting to master parallel chanting techniques, she naturally sought instruction from Reiger.
And Reiger didn’t refuse.
In fact, Rephia was originally the Familia-assigned companion to him, and since he beca a level one adventurer, this partner seed to be left behind, no longer having the opportunity to explore the underground city with him, which not only made Rephia a bit dejected but also made Reiger feel sowhat guilty.
Now, having the long-awaited opportunity to take Rephia into the underground city and train her wasn’t a bad thing for Reiger; it was, at least, nostalgic.
Therefore, Reiger straightforwardly agreed, which made Rephia unable to suppress a loud cheer at the ti.
Especially with Ais accompanying, the three of them would train together in the underground city. This situation made Rephia feel as if she were in heaven.
Rephia: Another day of double happiness! A total win! Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ
......
Days passed one after another.
Soon, the day of the expedition quietly arrived.
In the garden in front of the Twilight Manor, the mbers who got up early and had breakfast began to move large crates of goods and other materials, checking and organizing the inventory.
Everyone felt both nervous and excited about the expedition starting today, and conversations could be heard everywhere; Raul and Angel, amongst others, were present, giving instructions to the team mbers.
Of course, everyone was fully ard, either carrying brand-new weapons and tools or wearing new equipnt, ready to depart at any ti.
This ti, Reiger was the earliest to arrive, and thus, when he arrived in the garden, everyone either saluted or greeted him.
"Mr. Reiger!"
"Good morning!"
"Please take care of us from here on!"
Seeing the first-level adventurer erge in the Familia, it was as if they saw a ray of hope, their spirits significantly lifted.
The first-level adventurers and leaders were the main force for the expedition.
Once they reached deep levels, the role of the regular mbers would be greatly reduced, and in the super-deep levels below the 50th floor, regular mbers would be completely useless and have no opportunity to advance; otherwise, they would only be a hindrance.
So, whether the expedition could achieve its goals and explore undiscovered floors depended on the efforts of the first-level adventurers in the Familia.
And Reiger was the rising star among the first-level adventurers, soone capable of holding the strongest title at only Level 5, and his companions in the Familia naturally had high expectations for him, hoping he could follow the steps of the Familia leaders into the unimaginable underground realms.
Additionally, with Reiger’s previously demonstrated yet outstandingly effective ascension magic, everyone believed that he had beco one of the greatest supports and strengths in the Familia.
With him and the nurous preparations made for this expedition, everyone was filled with both anticipation and confidence.
"Good morning, everyone."
Under the gaze of the team mbers, whether expectant, trusting, or admiring, the ever-accustod-to-these-situations Reiger calmly nodded to everyone.
"I’m here!"
"Has the captain not arrived yet?"
"S-sorry! I’m late!"
Not long after, Theona, Theone, and Rephia either excitedly, calmly, or breathlessly ran out from the long house.
"... Every ti it’s so noisy, it’s really annoying, isn’t it?"
Bert, walking with a lone wolf gait, made a peevish remark, which made Theona thumb her nose every day.
"Hmph, as if I’m afraid of Bert. Look, this ti I’ll rise to Level 6 in one go and leave you, annoying werewolf, behind!"
"Ha? Who are you talking to, dumb Amazon? How could I be left behind by soone like you?"
"Nyeh-nyeh, re Bert."
"You’re the idiot."
"Don’t call an idiot!"
"You are an idiot!"
The two began arguing without a care, prompting Raul and Angel to quickly step in to diate.
"Ais!"
Rephia was about to join in the diation, but she keenly spotted a glimpse of gold inside the manor and instantly waved her hand excitedly.
"Everyone..."
Ais donned her light armor, which only protected vital areas, fastened a silver military sword to her waist, and with her golden hair flying, directly approached Reiger.
"Everything okay?"
Reiger smiled at Ais and asked casually.
"Yes."
Ais nodded, seeming to have returned to her usual self, even revealing a calm and cool expression.
The girl put on the mask of the "Sword Princess," transforming into the city’s strongest female swordsman, ready to head to the battlefield.
Everyone gathered in the courtyard, chatting animatedly, much to the envy of the clan mbers who had to stay behind at the clan’s base and couldn’t participate in the expedition.
"It seems everyone is here."
As the sun fully rose, the three leaders finally arrived, albeit late.
"Leader!"
"Lady Revilia!"
"Old man!"
Everyone greeted Finn, Revilia, and Grace one by one.
"Is everyone ready?"
Revilia asked seriously, receiving unanimous nods from everyone.
"Excellent!" Grace, wearing a helt and armor, laughed and said loudly, "At last, it’s ti for another expedition. Guys, we failed last ti, but this ti we must succeed, understood?"
"That’s right." Finn nodded, saying, "The challenge to the unreached floors left by the God (Zeus) and Goddess (Hera), as long as we take this step, our reputation will once again shock the world, letting the na of the Loki Clan resonate throughout the land."
"So, this ti, we can only succeed. There’s no room for failure."
"Everyone, make sure you’re prepared."
Upon hearing Finn’s calm reminder, everyone responded loudly once more.
"Then, let’s set out."
With Finn’s command, everyone began to march proudly towards the central plaza where Babel Tower is located.
"Wish you all triumph in battle!"
"Wish you all a safe return!"
"Be careful!"
"Go for it!"
The clan mbers who were staying behind shouted out loudly, prompting many of the departing mbers to turn and wave back.
"They’re off..."
Loki poked her head out of the window of the divine chamber, watching her children head towards Babel Tower, and smiled.
"Well, then, I must put in so effort too."
In the past, during the clan’s expeditions, Loki was quite bored staying at ho.
But this ti, she had things to do.
"First, I’ll go to the guild and fish for information, preferably find a way to et that ancient being hidden underground, he must know sothing."
"Also, there’s the Ganisa Clan, I need to find out how the man-eating flower that caused havoc on East Street last ti got to the surface. I must ask them if they secretly transported it up here during the Monster Festival."
"Anyway... Oh right, the Gods Convention should start soon, huh?"
Rembering her clan’s supernova known as the monster rookie, Loki grinned mischievously.
"Well, there’s no choice, since Finn specifically reminded us, this ti I’ll make sure to get a good title for this kid."
"When this kid returns from the expedition, the Gods Convention will be over."
"Then, seeing the new title, I wonder if this kid will be pleased."
Thinking about what she needed to do, Loki stretched lazily.
"Mm... I’ll take a nap first!"
The carefree main god bounced back to her room.
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