Playing Genshin Impact in DanMachi Chapter 48: The Expedition Begins!

Novel: Playing Genshin Impact in DanMachi Author: Veltoria Updated: Jun 05, 2026

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Now reading: Chapter 48: The Expedition Begins! from Playing Genshin Impact in DanMachi, a Action novel by Veltoria.

People often say: when you focus on sothing, ti always seems to pass quickly.

For the past few days, Renjiro (Aether) had spent less ti with Lumine. Instead, he was running daily to Welf's private forging workshop.

Guess I really am getting into forging.

His proficiency in the basics steadily improved.

anwhile, Lumine had temporarily moved into the Twilight Manor. Though technically, letting a non-Familia mber stay overnight was against regulations… well, let's just say the Queen of Teyvat knew how to bend rules.

Even Finn, the captain, though unsure of the reasoning, couldn't resist Loki's cajoling, and Tiona's urging, so he reluctantly arranged a temporary guest room for Lumine.

And not just anywhere, her room was right near Ais and the others.

This ant… well, instead of talking about "easier to monitor," let's just say every night, the girls gathered in Lumine's room for little parties.

There, Lumine would tell stories, fantastic tales no one in Orario had ever heard before. Everyone listened with wide-eyed wonder.

Especially Tiona, the cheerful "angel." As a child, she'd been inspired out of a dark ti by hero tales. To this day, she still loved hearing such stories.

But Orario's own tales were… lacking. The classics she'd already heard multiple tis. The rest? Boring knockoffs, poorly written, so even blatant re-skins.

So one night,

"Lumine, I really think you could make a side job out of this~" Tiona said excitedly.

"Your stories are so interesting! If you published them, I bet they'd sell like crazy in Orario, maybe even worldwide!"

But Lumine only smiled faintly.

"These stories aren't mine. I don't have the right to decide whether to publish them."

In truth, it was Renjiro speaking through her. He despised plagiarists.

Sure, passing off Earth's classics would feel amazing. Being admired from a height that isn't mine, without effort or originality… how could that not be intoxicating?

But is that really "mine"?

Just slapping your na on soone else's work, then excusing it with I stand on the shoulders of giants because you can't be caught?

No. Renjiro couldn't accept that.

So Lumine concluded simply:

"I'll keep telling them to you, but making money off them wouldn't be right."

The others respected her decision. After all, as long as their curiosity was satisfied, they didn't need more.

And so, in this warm atmosphere…

When not telling stories, Lumine sparred in mock battles with Ais, Tiona, and Tione. They often trained in the Twilight Manor's garden, and sotis other Familia mbers stopped by to watch, careful not to interrupt.

The onlookers were always familiar faces, like:

Anakitty Autumn,

Line Arshe,

Alicia Forestlight,

Elfy Colette,

…Yes, all won. Huh. Wonder why that is? Never mind.

They watched, learned, and gained experience, sothing both the Loki Familia's Three Captains and Loki herself encouraged.

Lumine had given her consent as well.

Before long, her skills and strength gained broad recognition. She even built friendships across the Familia, until people nearly forgot… she ca from the Freya Familia.

Scary how fast things change.

And Lumine gained sothing too.

She'd been working on a new technique, based on Ais's Ariel. With the prototype right before her eyes, she wasn't about to miss the chance to learn.

Even Ais, and the Three Captains, approved, a clear case of you help , I help you.

So, with Ais's help (though the emotionless girl was a terrible teacher), Lumine managed to perfect her new move just in ti. She even figured out how to bend light with compressed wind, making her weapon flicker and blur.

Playfully, she nad it:

"Pseudo · Wind King Barrier."

And so, three days passed.

The day of the Loki Familia's official Expedition finally arrived.

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Unlike casual Dungeon dives, an Expedition was sothing else entirely.

When a god registered a Familia, the Guild always asked:

"What type of Familia are you establishing?"

For example:

The Hephaestus Familia or Goibniu Familia were Forging Support.

The Dian Cecht Familia or Miach Familia were Potion Support.

Such support Familias faced lengthy procedures and heavy Guild fees.

The only exception: Dungeon-Exploration Familias.

Both of Orario's top powers, Freya Familia and Loki Familia, were of this type.

Renjiro knew: for a Familia that declared itself a Dungeon-Exploration Familia, registration was far easier, and Guild taxes much lower.

The Guild was clearly encouraging more Familias to delve deeper into the Dungeon.

But the catch was:

"When a Familia reaches a D-rank, it must conduct Expeditions."

Just like Adventurers had Level values, Familias had Ranks. D-rank ant: at least one mber of Level 4.

Naturally, both Freya and Loki Familia not only t but far exceeded this requirent. Thus, both had quotas for Expeditions.

For the Freya Familia, the quota was usually handled by the Four Fla-Warriors and the Black Knight. The Pallum quadruplets, incidentally, had been trying to et the Twin Stars, but their duties delayed them.

Even Freya had admitted her Familia wasn't the best environnt for Renjiro's growth. So she arranged for him and Lumine to join Loki Familia's Expedition, like a mother enrolling her child in an elite tutoring class.

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Now,

"Is everyone assembled?"

"Yes, all present."

In front of Babel Tower, in the central plaza, dozens of Loki Familia mbers stood ready in formation.

Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine stood in the first row, alongside the core mbers. Thanks to Lumine's recent efforts and their "honored guest" status, no one objected.

Even those in the back smiled, eager to march with the Twin Stars.

Finn stepped forward.

"Since everyone is here, listen well." His voice carried strong authority.

"Our ultimate goal this Expedition is the sa as always: reach the Familia's deepest recorded domain, the 59th Floor."

"To avoid chaos in the Upper Floors, the host will divide into three groups.

I will lead the first.

Riveria will command the second.

Gareth will lead the third."

"We'll regroup on the 18th Floor, then push straight into the Deep Floors."

"Understood?"

"Yes, sir!"

Dozens of voices answered as one.