Playing Genshin Impact in DanMachi Chapter 186: On the Subsequent Risks of ‘Godslaying’… (1/2)

Chapter 186: On the Subsequent Risks of ‘Godslaying’… (1/2)

Setting aside just how much Asfi was already being tornted by her own god's willful antics, over on the "silly little sister" side…

"Lumine, sist, ugh waa~"

Although sothing like this had only happened once before, Lumine seed to have developed a reflexive response.

As soon as she entered the tent used by the Loki familia mbers, spotting a 'mysterious creature' lunging at her, she effortlessly executed a shoulder throw and sent it flying.

Very practiced.

Soon enough, an elf girl lay face-down on the ground, completely immobilized.

Her calves twitched.

Seeing this…

"Where did this Loki co from?"

Though Lumine's words were subconsciously derogatory toward their god, even Riveria, sighing and facepalming, couldn't dispute them.

Thus…

"Ah-choo~"

Far away, inside Oraria's Twilight Manor, a red-haired, narrow-eyed goddess sneezed violently.

"Huh? Did so lovely girl think of again?"

"Could it be Ishtar… snicker~"

Well, this puny god was hopeless.

Perhaps she needed a Hulk to loosen her muscles… hem hem.

With Loki's tiny fra and being unable to use her godly power in the mortal realm, such an attempt would likely leave her utterly disassembled, and promptly sent back to the heavens.

But enough .

When Lumine ca to Riveria and the others to invite them to the joint operation eting, it wasn't long before mbers from Oraria's two top familias at the Large Tree Labyrinth had fully gathered.

Since their camp space was limited, Lumine used the Earth Escape: Three Rooms, One Hall Technique to build a large, dark-gold hall.

At this mont, everyone assembled inside.

Herding formations: Hedin and his group on Lumine's left, Riveria's familia on the right.

The tension between the sides was still noticeable.

For example, Alishia, the older elf sister, glared angrily at Hedin the mont she saw him, her face a storm.

Other examples existed too, but no need to list them all.

Overall, Hedin's previous "unauthorized actions" had brought so risks, but largely, they were effective.

Most of the conflicts between the two familias now focused on him.

He knew better than to provoke anyone further at this point.

As for the most trouble-prone group, the Gulliver Brothers…

Hem hem.

Lumine had previously strictly instructed them: remain silent during the eting.

Yes, she genuinely feared they might blurt out the wrong thing and derail the entire plan, so she simply silenced them all.

With Freya's command authority and Renjiro (Aether) having previously defeated the White and Black Knights, the four small-statured warriors complied without much objection.

See? Even Hedin's arrangents positively impacted his own allies.

Under this premise…

"The Joint Subjugation Force venturing deep into the Large Tree Labyrinth should consist of adventurers with sufficiently high Blessing Levels, at least Lv.3," Lumine stated directly in the dark-gold hall.

"Our Freya familia side will participate: myself, the White and Black Knights, and the Gulliver Brothers."

"On the Loki familia side…"

She looked to Riveria, who spoke smoothly: "I, Grace, Alishia, Anachity, Raul, Lefiya, Claire… all these mbers will take part."

As soon as the sentence ended…

"Ah~"

Elf girl Anju sighed.

She wanted to join the Joint Subjugation Force too, to contribute.

But she knew with only Lv.2 strength, her presence would be a hindrance.

So, though disappointed, she didn't disrupt the others' planning.

At this mont…

"It's rare to see such a gathering. Our Hers familia, Asfi and I, will accompany everyone as well."

An uninvited guest entered the hall.

Honestly, if so of the "fun-loving gods" were as obedient as Anju, life would be easier.

Although Asfi occasionally did mischievous things, she could still distinguish seriousness when needed.

Unlike a certain traveler god…

"Hers, please don't joke around."

Riveria frowned at the newly arrived blond, speaking firmly:

"This mission concerns the safety of the entire mortal realm. You cannot accompany us."

"It's far too dangerous."

Upon Riveria's blunt refusal…

"Ah? But Artemis can go with us, right?"

Hers glanced at the white-dressed girl seated at the head of the hall.

Lumine looked unimpressed.

Seeing Riveria's puzzled gaze, she explained:

"Artemis will join us because, after Antares devoured the gods, only she can open the gate."

"Furthermore, even without using her divine power, Artemis possesses ultimate hunting skills, giving her combat strength surpassing most Lv.3 adventurers… Hers, can you match that?"

Harsh, indeed.

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Chapter 187: On the Subsequent Risks of ‘Godslaying’… (2/2)

Hers shrugged helplessly, looking like he had been personally offended.

Then…

"Fine. My safety is Asfi's responsibility. You don't need to worry about it."

He draped an arm around the shoulder of the blue-haired woman beside him and smiled.

"Even if I run into trouble halfway and get sent back to the heavens, it won't concern you… How about that?"

How about that?

Aside from feeling a pang of sympathy for Asfi, what else could they do?

Lumine knew this mischievous god: even if she didn't allow him to co along, he would inevitably tag along on his own.

In that case, it was better to bind this unstable factor within the team.

I really want to just deal with him directly.

At this mont, both Renjiro (Aether), observing from afar in Oraria, and Lumine, present on site, shared that "Fourth Disaster" kind of violent impulse.

Unfortunately, on the larger scale, they really couldn't do that.

Not just because killing a god in this world is taboo…

Even ignoring the difficulty of slaying a god, consider the aftermath.

How would the other beings of the Lower Realm perceive them?

Fine, even if Paimon carried out the assassination covertly…

If Hers, that slippery snake, returned to the heavens, who knew what he'd do once his divine power was unleashed?

Yes, gods of the heavens are forbidden from interfering too much in the mortal realm's operations, and once in the mortal realm, they can't freely wield omnipotent "divine power."

These rules have existed publicly for many years.

But rules are rules… Just look at Protheus, who stole fire for the mortals. She once saw suffering in the Lower Realm and casually rained down heavenly fire.

If Zeus hadn't been a bit of a lecherous god and noticed that the current Protheus was actually a cute girl, the legend might have gone exactly as Earth's Greek myths tell it: bound to a mountain and constantly pecked at by eagles.

Sweat~

In short, the older, sly types like Hers could never be allowed to casually return to the heavens.

So…

"Let it be."

Renjiro (Aether) sent a remote suggestion to Lumine, who then addressed everyone at the eting:

"The situation is urgent. We won't divert our focus on Hers' safety."

She looked at that annoyingly insistent god.

"If you insist on coming, you bear the consequences yourself."

Upon hearing this…

"No problem, no problem,"

Hers said casually.

"I've even brought a 'bodyguard', all taken care of."

Hearing this, Asfi standing beside him could only sigh in helpless exasperation.

When we get back, he's going to pay.

The poor tool-girl thought bitterly, also feeling for herself… and for her close friend (another tool-girl elf).

With personnel arrangents set…

"Next, everyone should complete their final preparations for departure as quickly as possible,"

Lumine said seriously.

"Once everyone is assembled, we will depart imdiately…"

BOOM~

A sudden, unanticipated roar, accompanied by the shaking of the ground, reached everyone present.

"What's happening, "

BOOM~

Another trendous explosion… This ti, people inside the dark-gold hall almost lost their footing. Several mbers, such as Lefiya, ended up plopping onto the floor in shock.

Sensing this, Lumine imdiately followed Renjiro's remote instructions, using Paimon Ti to summon Paimon.

Then, as Paimon flew into the sky…

The shared sensory link between Renjiro and Lumine caused them both to freeze.

From the Large Tree Labyrinth Frontier Line camp's side, near the Large Tree Labyrinth…

CLANG~

A massive black tide, no, a monster army composed of countless Scorpion Splinter Units, rushed forward like a tidal wave.

Among the surging forces, several colossal beasts were visible.

These were clearly Scorpion Splinter Units magnified dozens of tis.

They stared with their single glaring eyes, firing death rays akin to purple lasers.

A re sidestep would not evade…

BOOM~

"Uwaaahhh~!"

The defensive fortifications on the camp's Large Tree Labyrinth side were utterly useless.

The ground shook violently, and screams filled the air.

Many tents were instantly engulfed in flas.

Even the tad wyverns struggled against their reins, trying desperately to flee the disaster zone.

There was no doubt…

Before we even set out…

"Antares is attacking first?"

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