In the time right after the Wargame, Bell and Co. returned to Orario where they were welcomed by smiling friends who were proud of their victory.
Hestia: Everyone, you all did a great job! You showed Apollo that he was messing with the wrong Familia! *To the elves* Thank you to you guys too! We wouldn't have been able to win if you weren't there.
Lefiya: No, I should thank you for allowing me to join in the Wargame.
Bell: Still, you and your friend were a big help. Thank you for being there.
Lefiya: Don't get any wrong ideas and don't let your Level up go to your head! I'll have you know that I can go up to Level 4 whenever I want, so don't get cocky!
Bell: Y-Yes, Ma'am!
Filvis: I should thank you for saving our elven sister.
Bell: I-It was no problem. Miss Ryuu was as much of an ally as everyone else, so of course I was going to save her.
The black haired elf was impressed by his devotion, but also saddened. Lefiya grabbed her from her thoughts and pulled her along.
Lefiya: Come on! We should be going!
She nodded and the two left. Ryuu was flushed in the face a bit when he said that as well as remembering what happened hours ago in that forest.
Ryuu: I-I'll take my leave as well. Goodbye.
She bowed and left while the boy wondered why she was acting a little off. He brushed that thought away. Albert and the others found them and gave their praises as well for the victory. Now, they had another problem to address.
Hestia: Apollo's home is now ours. We should find some place to stay until they are ready to move out. After that, we need to renovate it.
Artemis: I believe we can handle that with all the money we earned for winning.
Albert: I'd ask Mia, but I don't think they have enough room for all of you.
Ardi: Maybe we should find an inn? There might be a few that could fit you all.
Welf: Probably. I'll be fine in my own place for a bit until it's time to move in.
Mikoto: I know! You can stay with Lord Takemikazuchi! Haruhime, you want to catch up with everyone properly, right?
Hestia: I hope he doesn't mind. We are friends, but...
Mikoto: He will understand. *Confident*
And surely enough...
Take: Of course. We can help you for a few days.
Hestia was on thr ground in gratitude.
Hestia: Thank you, so much! I promise we won't overstay!
Artemis: We will pay you back for the inconvenience.
Take: Nonsense. Having everyone here after your victory feels right. My Familia feels back together now that Haruhime is back.
He looked to the renard and found her happily chatting with her friends from home.
Take: More importantly. You two should go over what you'll do once Apollo has moved out.
Artemis: Well, we have everyone's requests in. Any extras consist of Mikoto's large bath and Welf's forge. Apart from that, the cost should be fine.
Hestia: I'll have a chat with Goibnu later today about the details. I'm sure his Familia is up to the task. We'll be sure to invite you to the housewarming party when it's ready.
Take: I believe that should be enough payment. Don't be a stranger, Hestia. Enjoy your stay.
Hestia: Thank you, again!
He left the two and went about his own business. With Bell, he first visited the Hostess to thank Mia for her assistance.
Bell: Thank you very much for letting Miss Ryuu help.
Mia: I should be thanking you for getting her back safe. You did me a favor by helping her during the game, so I think we can call it even.
Bell: Yes!
Mia; Still, I hope you know where to get your food for the victory celebration.
Bell: If you're willing to cater us.
Mia: Long as you got the money, boy. *Smiling*
Bell: Great! I'll let you know when we need it!
Mia: I'll tell the girl you said thanks. Now, move along. We all got work to do.
He nodded and left the place while Mia went to find the elf.
Mia: Brat.
She found her organizing the vegetables, but she appeared to be slightly lost in thought.
Ryuu: Y-Yes?!
Mia: The rabbit boy came to request food for the party. Since you were part of it, I'll allow you to go since we gotta deliver anyway. You and Syr are in charge of doing that once the orders are in.
Ryuu: Y-Yes, Mama.
The elf got back to work while the dwarf hoped she would get herself together.
Mia: (Probably still a little stressed from the Wargame.)
On the otherhand, Syr had seen much of what happened and was getting a bad idea of what was happening to her friend.
Syr: (Oh great, not her too. I don't want to have to compete with her. I'll have to check with Ottar about this.)
With Bell...
After thanking Mia, he left and made his way back until he ran into Artemis on the way there.
Bell: Artemis?
Artemis: Oh, there you are, Orion.
Bell: What are you doing here?
Artemis: I decided to take a little stroll after my business with Goibnu. Hestia is there finishing the details and said she could handle the rest.
Bell: Knowing her, I think it'll be fine.
The blue-haired goddess held her hand out to him.
Artemis: *Blushing a little* So, are you up for a little stroll?
Bell: L-Like a date?
She nodded as the boy took a moment to think on it before taking her hand in his. They happily walked around the city and enjoyed the peace they earned after all the chaos of the Wargame. However, that didn't stop the people from recognizing him especially after what happened.
Civilian A: Look! It's the Little Rookie!
Civilian B: You were incredible in the Wargame.
Bell: *Embarrased* Oh, uh, thank you.
Child A: *Excited* Can I shake you hand?
Bell had to attend to his adoring fans while Artemis giggled at all the love and attention her beloved was receiving. They continued their walk after the people had their fill of him.
Artemis: Someone's popular now. I hope this fame doesn't go to your head.
Bell: I would never!
Artemis: *Giggles* I'm only teasing. I know you won't.
A few more minutes went by before Bell found more Familia faces. They were Ais, Riveria and Tiona in front of a potato snack stand. The blonde was getting her order while the two waited for her. Tiona, as giddy as ever, saw Bell and waved to him.
Tiona: Argonaut! Hey!
Bell: Miss Tiona?
He and Artemis went over to their group.
Riveria: Well, this is a surprise. I wasn't expecting to run into you here.
Bell: Yeah, neither did we.
Riveria: *Bowing* It's a pleasure, Lady Artemis.
Artemis: The pleasure is all mine, Nine Hell.
Riveria: Riveria is fine.
Tiona: Congrats on winning, by the way! You guys were amazing!
Bell: It's all thanks to you and Miss Ais. I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help.
Said girl came to the rest of them after hearing her name.
Ais: Bell?
Bell: Oh, hello, Miss Ais.
She waved to him while eating her snack as Tiona asked more questions.
Tiona: So, how has your Familia been? They destroyed your house, right?
Bell: We're about to renovate the old Apollo estate, so we've been staying with a friend of my Goddess.
Riveria: That's a fitting trade. Take theirs after they took yours.
Tiona: Oh, why are you with her? *Looking to Artemis* Ooo~ is it a date?!
Bell: *Blushing* U-Uh... I
He couldn't spit out a response right away, but Artemis was able to answer for him by grabbing his arm with hers.
Artemis: Why, yes he is. *Smiling*
Ais: *Gloom* Mmm...
Riveria: The rumors of you two being a couple had spread already, so something like this shouldn't be that farfetched. Hm?
She looked to Ais and saw the girl pouting with a gloomy expression.
Tiona: Oh, sorry to interrupt.
Bell: No, it's fine. I'm glad I was able to run into you. It wouldn't have felt right celebrating with my Familia without thanking you properly.
Tiona: *Smiling* Hehe! You're welcome!
Bell: *Turning to Ais* Thank you as well, Miss Ais.
He smiled at her which brightened her mood a little. She nodded before unconsciously pushing for more.
Ais: If you want, we could train more.
Bell: *Smiling* That sounds great! I'm looking forward to it!
The girl was in slight shock before smiling with him.
Ais: Me too.
Tiona was happy everyone was getting along after Ais had an upset mood after the Wargame, but Riveria was going to inquire about Ais' behavior when they got home. Ais herself was a bit sad Bell was leaving so soon, but decided to look forward to training with him again. The Wargame had left their Familia itching to go on their own adventure.
Tiona: Man, I wanna do something like that too! That Wargame's got me fired up!
Riveria: I understand, but until we are approved for another expedition, we can't do much. Plus, we'd need the money for it anyway.
Tiona: Oh well. Maybe Ais will let me help train Argonaut? *Looking to her* Ais?
The blonde wasn't entirely listening as she kept watching Bell get further away. In the distance, Artemis was clinging to him and giggling while Bell was fighting the embarrassment and trying to keep his balance. Ais was feeling slightly upset watching that which was noticed by her companions.
Tiona: Hey, Riveria?
Riveria: Mhm. Ais.
Ais: Huh?
Riveria: We should be getting back now. Loki had something she wanted all of us to hear.
Ais: Okay.
As they made their way back, Ais still felt uneasy which Riveria decided to ask about.
Riveria: Something on your mind, Ais? You've been looking a little down since we've started walking back.
Ais: Oh, have I?
Tiona: Yeah. It's a little weird. You ok?
Ais: I... I don't know.
Tiona: You don't?
Ais: It's... ever since I heard Bell was with that Goddess, I've had this terrible feeling in my chest. I don't like it.
Tiona: You know what she's talking about? *To Riveria*
Riveria: I have an idea of it, but we will have to put it off for now.
They arrived and went to Loki's office where the other executives were.
Finn: Good, that makes everyone.
Riveria: What is this about?
Finn: Loki.
Loki: Yeah, I got it. Basically, we're gonna prepare to explore Daedalus Street. More specifically, the underground and above ground part of it.
Tiona: *Tilting her head* Why both?
Loki: Well...
Flashback...
Loki had returned to her office after a meeting with Dionysus and Hermes. The three had split their roles on how best to deal with the remnants of Evilus. Hermes would deal with Ishtar while Loki would handle Daedalus Street. She sat for a bit before Lanette came in.
Loki: Need something?
Lanette: If my timing is right, you should've come back from a meeting with Hermes and Dionysus.
Loki: What?! How did you- oh, right- future.
Lanette: Hehe. Anyway, I know how things will playout, but I shouldn't say too much or else risk too much change. I can't be everywhere at once.
Loki: How bad are we talking?
Lanette: A lot of people die and more get hurt while the mission is a total disaster.
That greatly worried the goddess. She couldn't stand the thought of losing even one of her children while exploring that place.
Lanette: I'm going with everyone else to keep them safe, but I'm afraid I won't be able to say anything about it.
Loki: So, we gotta keep 'em in the dark is what you're sayin'.
The girl nodded. As much as she didn't like it, she wasn't going to make overly drastic changes by telling everyone about what happened in her time. She had to keep the truth to herself and do her best to ensure nothing bad happened to anyone down there.
Loki: I don't like keeping this from Finn, but I don't wanna end up making things worse. Please, help them all come home.
She beat her chest with her fist while smiling proudly.
Lanette: Leave it to me. *Smiling*
End of Flashback...
Loki: I got back from a meeting with Dionysus and Hermes. They said they didn't find anything in their search, but the underground part is vastly more unexplored. We have strong suspicions that the remnants of Evilus are hiding there.
Finn: That means we'll be charging to their front door.
Gareth: We're gonna need a lotta man power for this. Though, I think the new lass can make up for a hundred men.
Lanette: Heh. *Smirking*
Finn: We leave in a few days, so do what you need to prepare.
And so, they all prepared to face off against what remained of the organization that nearly brought the city to ruin. Lanette took her personal leave to tell the others of the development.
...
Albert: So, it's gotten to that point?
Lanette: Mhm.
Ardi: Take care of yourself down there.
Masako: You sure you don't want one of us to join?
Lanette: No, that'd be too risky. They already know too much about you. I don't want to risk more change than we need.
Albert: Shouldn't the others be coming soon?
Ardi: I think so, but I don't know who just yet.
Masako: Let's just handle one thing at a time.
In the present...
All the rebuilding was done and everyone had finished moving into their new home. To no one's surprise, Artemis and Bell shared a room together, though, Hestia and Lili had to deal with their emotions.
Albert: Remember, this is practice to be nice to each other. Now, just say one nice thing.
Lili: *Trying to smile* I've... seen shorter people.
Hestia: *Holding herself back* Other girls are flatter than you.
...
Loki: Achoo!
Tiona: Achoo!
...
Hestia/Lili: GRRRRR...
They glared at each other while the boy sighed at the amount of work that would have to be done to make this work.
With Bell...
He was on his way to the Hostess to put the order of food for the party tonight. As he was walking, he ran into Ais and Lefiya on his way there.
Bell: Miss Ais. Miss Lefiya.
Ais: *Smiling* Hello, Bell.
Lefiya: *Annoyed* Mmm... what brings you here?
Bell: I was just on my way to the Hostess, but it's good that I ran into you two. My Familia is hosting a party to celebrate the Wargame and our new home tonight. Do you think you guys can come?
Ais: No, sorry.
Lefiya: We've got a mission the next day that will take us some time to complete. We have to spend our time now to prepare, so we unfortunately will have to decline.
The boy was a little disappointed, but they are a large Familia, so this stuff happens.
Bell: Oh, too bad. You two be safe.
Ais: Thank you.
They waved goodbye as Be continued on to his destination. Some more walking had finally gotten him to the Hostess while the morning was still young.
Bell: Finally here.
At the front door to welcome him was Syr.
Syr: Bell!
Bell: Hi, it's good to see you. I'm here about the order for tonight.
Syr: Alright. I'll get Mama Mia.
She got her and Bell gave the request for the party. He noticed Ryuu wasn't here, but Mia told him she was going and was simply out to buy the food they would need. Bell thanked them for everything before leaving while Syr/Freya had complicated thoughts going through her head.
Syr: (I guess I can play nice. Ryuu is my friend after all. Doesn't mean I'm going to lose, though.)
While all this was happening, the Loki Familia was in their final stages of preparing for their exploration of Daedalus Street. Finn had already finished assigning teams and sectors to explore while he and his own team would roam the sewers of Orario. Meanwhile, Lanette was in another open area outside Orario to welcome more of her family to this time. She waited around for a while before another rift opened and two people walked out. One was an amazon with dark hair tied to a ponytail and red eyes while the other was a human boy with silver hair tied to a much shorter ponytail and purple eyes.
Lanette: Xena, Owen, good of you to join in.
Xena: *Shrugging* What can I say? I ain't letting you all have fun. Plus, I can't wait to see her face when she find out we kept her out of the loop. *Snickering*
Owen: Let's just try to keep a low profile. I don't want to screw up anything with Father or Mother.
Xena: *Giving him a noogie* Oh, lighten up, bro.
Owen: Ow! Hey, get off me!
Lanette: So, think you two can give be a hand?
Xena: I guess. Hopefully Mom isn't around until we've settled this.
Lanette: Maybe, just stay out of sight for now. We can worry about that once we've gotten everyone out safely.
Owen: When do they leave?
Lanette: Tomorrow.
Owen: Doesn't give us a lot of time to work with.
Xena: Don't sweat it! *Smiling* She's Level 9. I'm Level 14 and you're Level 6 and nearly Level 7! We got it covered! Your magic makes almost any curse non-existent! They'll be in good hands!
Owen: Fine, but I'm simply remaining as a healer until things get dire.
Xena: Good enough for me. Now, let's get moving!
Lanette returned to Twilight Manor while Xena and Owen checked in with Albert and the others.
Albert: So, just you two?
Xena: For now.
Masako: And what of her?
Xena: Hehe. Alise is still out of the loop.
Albert: That's good. No telling what she'll do.
Masako: You know, there's still your sister and the others too. They won't be kept out for long.
Albert: We just have to get everything sorted out before they get impatient. For now, let's just celebrate with Dad. He and everyone else worked hard to get here.
Xena: *Calm* Sure.
Later that evening...
Ryuu and Syr had arrived with the food for the party. They also changed from their usual uniform to more casual wear. They rang the doorbell and heard a new voice speak to them. They said their order was here and saw a renard dressed in maid clothes run out the door to let them through the gates.
Syr: (A maid?! She's absolutely gorgeous too!)
Haruhime: Thank you. You must be Lady Syr and Lady Ryuu. Come with me. Everyone has been expecting you two.
She led them inside where everyone was already mingling in the main hall. Haruhime informed Bell about them and he went to greet the two.
Bell: Miss Syr and Miss Ryuu, I'm glad you guys made it!
Syr gave a bright smile while Ryuu blushed a bit and tried to hide it.
Syr: *Giggle* There's no way we would miss this.
Ryuu: Where should we put these?
Bell: Oh, there's room on that table over there.
Inside was everyone else who was able to make it. Miach and his Familia, Take and his, Hephaestus, Eina, Hermes and even Aisha who Haruhime was glad could make it. It was a joyous night until Hestia grabbed everyone's attention.
Hestia: Everyone, I have to thank you all for coming today. I'm glad we have so many friend who came to both congratulate my children on their victory but also to help welcome us in this new home.
Miach: It was our pleasure.
Take: Friends to the end, Hestia.
Several others nodded with them while the tiny goddess smiled.
Hestia: So, let's all be sure to enjoy this night together! Cheers!
Everyone: CHEERS!!!
The partying then continued as Bell mingled with everyone there. Syr was looking to score some alone time with Bell until she saw Artemis getting cozy with him.
Artemis: Open wide, Orion~
Bell: Y-You don't have to do that!
Syr: (Drats, she's all over him!)
Lili and Hestia eventually got their moments with him and everyone drank themselves into bliss as the night ended.
The next morning...
The vast expanse of Daedalus Street was being patrolled by the Loki Familia. They all were searching through the area while Finn went with his group to the sewers. Lefiya had most of the executive girls with her as they looked around.
Tione: DAMN IT! THERE'S NOTHING HERE!
Ais: Maybe we should just go back to the reunion spot. We've been looking for a while now.
Lefiya: Sure. I'll go up and- huh?
When she looked up, a silhouette was coming down towards them. Lefiya saw it was her friend who suddenly appeared.
Lefiya: Filvis?
Filvis: Hello, Lefiya. Lord Dionysus asked me to give you my aid, so may I join?
Lefiya: Of course! *Happy*
Tione: No reason for us to turn down help from a friend of Lefiya's.
She went to extend her hand in greeting while Filvis walked past while introducing herself coldly.
Filvis: Filvis Chalia. I will help, but I'm not here to make friends with any of you. *Cold*
Tione: Uh, did I do something wrong?
Lefiya: *Sweatdrop* Ehehe, no. She still isn't that comfortable with other people.
As they continued, Lefiya was having a small plight with fixing the mood of the group. Thankfully, Tiona was able to get a conversation going.
Tiona: Hey, Filvis?
Filvis: I already said I'm not here to make friends.
Tiona: Do you have someone you like?
Right after that, the elf's face exploded in red.
Filvis: *Blushing* W-What are you saying, amazon?! That kind of question is too forward seeing as we just met!
Tiona: That reaction, so you are in love!
Filvis: *Looking away* I-I don't know anything about that.
Lefiya: *Impressed* (Wow, you're amazing, Tiona.) AH! Wait! Could it be Lord Dionysus?!
Filvis: *Shocked* Lefiya!!
Tiona: Oh, it's a god?
Seeing she was caught red-handed, she tried to shift the attention away from her.
Filvis: W-W-What about you?! *Pointing to the others*
Lefiya: Well, I have a person I look up to, but I wouldn't say I see anyone like that.
She paused for a moment when recalling moments with a certain albino, but she shook her head to ignore that.
Elfy: Are you with Raul, Aki?
Aki: No. *Shaking her head*
Filvis: And you?! *Pointing to Line*
Line: M-Me?!
Her face reddened and she shuffled in place before admitting her feelings.
Line: Um... Mr... Bete... *Blushing*
Everyone paused for a moment before what she said was processed by their brains.
Everyone: BETE?!
Tione: For real?!
Aki: You must be joking!
Tiona: That's some bad taste.
Filvis: You should find someone else.
Line: Mr. Bete is incredible and a good person!!
She turned to Ais before looking back at everyone else.
Line: Even if it's impossible, I want to support him as best I can! That's my goal!
Tione: *Sigh* Well, she's made up her mind. No choice but to support her.
Filvis: Are you sure that's wise?
Lefiya: F-Filvis!
With Finn...
Bete: What's this crap? I didn't find any stairs when I was here with Loki.
Gareth: My guts tells me we found it, or rather, it found us.
Finn: Perhaps it's a challenge. (No, this looks like an invitation.)
He held the lamp in front of a large orichalcum door.
Finn: Raul, have everyone meet us here.
Raul: Yes, sir!
While that happened, a god of death had his own agenda. He walked down a tight corridor until he found an old looking man hammering at the stone in front of him.
Thanatos: Barca, I require your assistance with something.
Barca: Begone, you're taking away precious moments. The lack of eternal life makes every second count and I won't waste them on you. Not when our masterpiece is nowhere near completion.
Thanatos: The Loki Familia will be here soon. I have a plan for them, but only your kind will be able able activate a gadget I plan to use.
Barca: You're going to damage it.
Thanatos: Then why bother preparing it. Besides, we will lose everything anyway if they capture us.
As he said that, the man paused his work which the god took as his agreement.
Thanatos: *Smiling darkly* I'm counting on you.
Timeskip...
The rest of the Loki Familia arrived and saw the massive door blocking their path.
Tiona: Woah!
Ais: (The door is like my Desperate. We won't be able to destroy it.)
Riveria: Looks like we found our secret connection to Daedalus Street.
Gareth: It's how we found it that's got me on edge. This feels like an invitation.
Finn: Yeah, well, no use in wondering now. Though, we are missing some people.
Lanette: Wait!
Finn looked back and saw Lannette with two others he didn't recognize along with, Airmid?
Finn: Lanette? Who are those two with you and why is Dea Saint here?
Lanette: They're with me and I figured we could use her support.
Airmid: She offered quite a lot of Valis, so this must be an important operation.
Finn: Looks like we owe Dian for this.
Lefiya: I can't help but feel like this is a trap.
The doors then opened and across the long hallway, a robed figure was spotted by Finn and Riveria.
Riveria: Did you see?
Finn: I did. That looks like our masked creature. They probably opened the door for us.
They walked inside before coming to a stop.
Finn: Bete, Cruz, I need you to scout the area.
The two quickly left and came back with unnerving news.
Cruz: Empty. There's no monsters or people here. The weird thing is how many times the corridor branches out. It's like a giant maze or... the Dungeon.
Raul: What now?
Tiona: Let's keep going!
Tione: Idiot. This is definitely a trap.
Raul: So, we leave?
Gareth: No-can-do. The spirits will invade the streets if we keep dragging this out.
Aki: What if we draw them to us?
Riveria: No good. We have no idea about the layout here.
Tiona: Then that leaves one choice left!
Finn: We will have to accept their invitation.
Alicia: At least we came prepared.
Aki: I feel a lot better with Airmid here.
Airmid: I will do what I can.
Finn felt his thumb throbbing strongly, but didn't question it.
Bete: Finn, let's just leave the dead weight behind. Something smells fishy here. I don't want us to get slowed down.
Tiona: Oh, shut up! Our Familia needs to stick together!
Tione: What do you think will happen to us without our supporters?
Finn: Tione is right. We will all be going.
Bete: Tch!
Off to the side...
Filvis: You're going too?
Lefiya: Filvis? Of course I am.
Filvis: I hate to agree with him, but I feel something is off too. I don't want anything to happen to you.
Lefiya: I'm sorry, but I have to go. I need to be here for Miss Ais and everyone else.
Filvis: Alright, then I will go so I can protect you.
Lefiya: Filvis.
Loki overheard their conversation and enjoyed the seat she had. However, she shook herself free so she could go and ask Lanette about the newcomers.
Loki: Kid, who are they?
Lanette: They're with me. This is Xena and Owen.
Owen: A pleasure, Goddess Loki.
Xena: You can count on us.
Loki: *Sigh of relief* Good.
After a few more moments of planning and role assigning, they were ready to move out.
As they pressed onward, they noticed their movement options were being more limited.
Tiona: They trapping us? Why don't we just break out?
Bash*
Gareth: *Pointing to the wall he punched* Because that.
He gave a blow to the wall next to him and only caused a small dent even with his strength. Everyone was startled by the fact that the walls were adamantite.
Gareth: If I can only do that, then we're stuck here.
Crash*
They turned and saw Lannette looking through the hole she blasted through the wall.
Lanette: Aw, it's too dark. I can't see.
Gareth: Ha! Guess we don't have to worry about being trapped!
Tiona: She's Level 9 alright.
Finn was think about how a place like this could exist.
Finn: (Where did they get the money for this? How long could this have taken to build because there's no way this took a few years or even decades.)
As they kept walking, they found a path and found themselves needing to split up to cover the ground. Lanette and Airmid went with one group with Gareth while Xena and Owen joined the other with Finn.
Tione: Nooo~ my Captain!
Finn: I'm counting on you, Gareth.
Gareth: Ha! You know you can leave it to me!
They bumped fists before splitting off. Both groups continued their own journeys until Finn hit a road block in his.
???: FIIIIIN!! We finally meet again!! This time, I'll be sure to carve you up real good!!
Above their view was a pink haired woman with a face that screamed "insane" at them.
Bete: Looks like you attract the craziest women.
Finn: Don't compare Tione with her, Bete.
Rakuta: Who is she?
Finn: I wish I didn't know. That would be Valletta Grede. She's a First Class that was a major player in Evilus' Uprising.
Raul: I always thought she was dead during the Gale's rampage. They presumed her dead along with several others after the Nightmare of Floor 27.
Finn: She likely faked her death and laid low all these years.
Valletta: You're nothing but scum, Braver! Instead of saving those adventurers, you went and attacked us which forced our gods to Heaven and tipped the balance between Evilus and Orario! You'll pay for that! I'll have you show me your terror soon!
Finn: My terror? Well, that's rather bold of you. I would've preferred dinner first. Sorry, but I'm not into your type anyway.
Valletta: Hmph! You haven't changed a bit! Just watch and see! Your pride will come crashing down before all your lives get swallowed up in this place! Accept your fate and be swallowed by Knossos!
Finn: (Knossos?!)
She held up an orb before the doors behind them closed.
Raul: We're trapped!
Loki Member A: Incoming!
Suddenly, Viola burst into the room and everyone got ready to fight.
Lefiya: Those monsters?!
Bete: It's on!!!
They began to fight through while Finn led them.
Finn: Valletta is our target! Push through!
They charged through the monsters while the pink haired woman retreated back.
Valletta: (Hehe. Go on, keep following me!)
She smirked at them as she retreated deeper. They followed her through a corridor where more monsters appeared, but Filvis and Lefiya worked together to help clear a path forward.
Raul: Lefiya is amazing!
Bete: That's much better!
Raul: Watch out!
The pitfalls in the hallway had new monsters crawling out of them. They looked like strange insect monsters, but they pushed on anyway. However, Finn felt off.
Finn: (It's stronger now. My thumb is throbbing harder! What's going on?)
Just then, the remaining monsters cleared away. Finn looked to the path and saw the red-haired woman from Rivira charging through his a sword in her hands.
Finn: (The red-haired creature!)
Clang*
Her sword met his spear shaft, but the prum grit his teeth and the sheer difference in power.
Finn: (Gh! What is this strength?! Is she an enhanced species?!)
An idea crossed his mind at that moment.
Finn: (It's Hell Finegas or nothing, but what of the others?!)
He hesitated on whether to use that spell. It would even the gap between them, but it could prove costly to the group as a whole. As it turns out, being hesitant was costly enough as that moment was all the woman needed to cut through his spear and slash across his torso, taking him out of the fight. Everyone else saw their revered leader, who they looked up to in their darkest hours, lose. No one was able to mask their shock when it happened and as a result, morale had dropped significantly and instantly.
Raul: CAPTAAAAAIN!!!
AN: And cut! Now it's time for Loki's Familia to go on an adventure. Though, it doesn't look like it's going too well. Find out what happens in the next chapter.
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