Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Giant Killer Familia
Chapter 10: Giant Killer Familia
"Please, don't misunderstand," Messiah said with a forced laugh in response.
"That's good then," Ryuu nodded faintly, though her gaze did not stray from Messiah.
"Arno, is something the matter?" Aina asked, puzzled by Ryuu's fixed stare at Messiah.
Messiah felt a bit awkward, guessing internally.
"Could it be that Ryuu has noticed something?"
"Yiye, it's nothing, please don't mind it," Ryuu seemed to snap back to reality upon Aina's sudden question, quickly speaking up before carrying her meal tray away.
"Ha, that elf lady kept staring at Messiah-kun, I wonder what's up," Aina muttered, watching Ryuu's retreating figure.
Messiah had his suspicions, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.
It's probably because we're from the same clan, some sort of resonance, but I can't be sure, hence the awkwardness.
It seems I should visit this place less often.
"Let's not worry about this anymore, Messiah-kun, let's eat," Aina suggested.
"Right!"
"Messiah-kun, if your situation is truly as you've described, then I acknowledge your strength. As long as you don't go above the tenth floor, you should be fine."
"So, Messiah-kun, now that you have ninety thousand Valis, why not exchange them for better equipment? Good equipment can significantly enhance your strength," Aina advised while cutting the grilled meat.
"Yes, I'm aware of that, Aina-san. I'll update my equipment tomorrow, so please don't worry," Messiah nodded in agreement.
Before returning in the evening, Messiah had stored the indestructible equipment gifted by the system sign-in into his system space.
As a system user, Messiah's system also had a system space, but it could only contain items obtained from the system.
Items obtained outside the system couldn't be stored, which is why Messiah had to carry his loot from the dungeon himself.
Speaking of which, I wonder if carrying such a large parcel would draw unwanted attention? Messiah thought curiously.
Although Orario has the Guild and the Ganesha Familia maintaining order, it's quite chaotic in the shadows, with frequent occurrences of robbery and murder.
Especially the followers of the God of Wine, Soma, who are notorious for their misdeeds.
"It's good that you have a plan. If you're unsure where to update your equipment, I can take you," Aina offered with a smile.
"Yiya, I've already made plans, so there's no need to trouble you, Aina-san," Messiah declined with a light chuckle.
"That's good then."
"Oh, by the way, Messiah-kun, would you like to form a party to enter the dungeon? Given your situation today, having a supporter would be better and could bring you greater benefits," Aina shifted the topic to the idea of having a supporter after settling the equipment matter.
"Um, I'm currently considering that," Messiah said, pondering with a hand on his chin as a figure came to mind.
"Suga, if you haven't chosen someone yet, I can help you look, Messiah-kun," Aina offered with a smile upon hearing his response.
"Yes, I know. I won't hesitate to ask for your help if needed," Messiah assured her with a nod.
"Please, don't be shy about it," Aina nodded earnestly.
She had already experienced several incidents of adventurers under her care dying, so she was particularly concerned about their safety and didn't want to lose any more adventurers under her responsibility.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have uttered such a contradictory statement that adventurers must not take risks.
Meanwhile, not far away, a gray-haired waitress named Ryuu·Lion was intently watching Messiah, her expression quirky and her eyes sparkling with intense interest.
"Neenee, Ryuu, who is that boy?"
"Hm? Hestia? What about him?"
"Do you know that boy's name, Ryuu?" Hestia asked with interest.
"Yiye, I don't know," Ryuu replied with a slightly odd expression.
"I see, I understand," Hestia murmured, squinting her eyes at Messiah.
"Welcome, the guests with reservations have arrived," announced a catgirl waitress as she ushered in a group of people through the main entrance, calling out loudly to the tavern.
Following her, a red-haired girl with a ponytail walked in with an air of indifference, accompanied by a dozen adventurers.
Their arrival caused a stir in the tavern, drawing the attention of everyone present.
"Hey, it's the Loki Familia!"
"Ah, it's the Giant Slayer clan."
"They've returned from an expedition."
"Heroes like Finn, Riveria, Ais, and the Nine Hells are all first-class adventurers."
"When will I ever become as strong as them?"
"You're probably dreaming of peaches, and even though it's not daytime, please don't daydream."
"Ah, the Loki Familia has arrived," Aina and Messiah also turned their attention to the newcomers, with Aina commenting with a light smile.
"They are indeed strong," Messiah observed, his eyes shining with a glint of admiration as he watched the first-class adventurers, feeling the immense power they exuded, a level he could not yet reach.
"Even first-class adventurers can't ensure their safety in this world, facing dangers for various reasons. I must become stronger, stronger than them," Messiah thought resolutely as he watched the Loki Familia settle down, a strong conviction rising within him.
"Hm?" The newly seated adventurers seemed to sense something, turning their heads to look in Messiah's direction.
However, they didn't notice anything unusual, as Messiah had already turned to chat with Aina, his cloak and hat making him indistinguishable from any other ordinary adventurer.
"That feeling just now, how strange!" All the first-class adventurers of the Loki Familia had a fleeting thought cross their minds.
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