Danma: Danganronpa, but Monster Hunter!

After escorting them to their rooms, Zhiyun took her leave. As the manager of Maple Leaf Pavilion and the village chief of Jieyun Village, she still had many matters to attend to. However, before leaving, she mentioned that Maple Leaf Pavilion would prepare dinner, which would be served by a waiter named Elune. If it wasn't enough, they were welcome to eat in the lobby.

Clearly, the shopkeeper was very curious about the time traveler.

...I always feel like Loki will be treated like some kind of rare animal and kept as a pet... But in a sense, Loki, as a living god, is indeed quite precious in Monster Hunter.

Forget it, why think about all this? Open the door and go get them!

Open the gate to another world!

◇◇◇◇◇◇◇

Loki family.

It was dusk, and the setting sun cast its rays upon the bronze-colored buildings of the outpost, making the entire structure resemble a blazing fire. The clown flag atop the highest central tower was thus rendered a deep maroon.

At that moment, heavy, disordered footsteps echoed outside the long residence, also known as the Twilight Pavilion.

"Finally home……"

Upon seeing the gate appear in their field of vision, many adventurers simultaneously let out a long sigh of relief. Recalling their previous experiences, they felt as if they had survived a calamity, and their entire bodies relaxed.

I'm home, I'm home.

A feeling of joy welled up in everyone's hearts.

"Ugh—I'm so tired—I really want to eat a ton of meat—"

"I'd rather take a shower earlier."

"Ah ha ha……"

Upon hearing what the Amazonian sisters said, the mountain-blown fairy Lefia couldn't help but smile wryly.

Currently, there is a team of about thirty people—not all of them, of course. Just like when they entered the dungeon, on the eighteenth floor, the entire force split into two groups.

However, because it was a return route, this time the vanguard team was not in the same formation as the in-depth team. Instead, the logistics teams were divided equally between the vanguard and the rear forces, and each team escorted the vanguard back to the ground.

"The expedition has returned. Please open the door for us."

At Finn's word, the guards left at the mansion immediately opened the iron gates.

Behind the iron gate is a small courtyard.

Because of the unique architecture of the mansion, the area between the Loki Familia's gate and the building is not very large. So they simply did not follow the example of other Familias to set up a spacious courtyard. After all, Loki is one of the most unconventional among all the gods, and a small courtyard just suits her image.

Although the courtyard is small, it is well-maintained and the vegetation is quite lush. The few plants and various flowers sway gracefully in the breeze.

Finn lifted his foot and stepped into the small area of ​​the courtyard first.

then--

"Huh? What happened to you guys?"

Finn, who had entered the courtyard, glanced at Ais and the others who were standing outside the door, looking puzzled.

"Something's wrong."

Something's not right. Nine out of ten things are definitely not right.

"Um……"

"Huh? Is something wrong?"

The Amazon sisters and the aloof Ais spoke in succession, while Lefia behind them gripped her staff tightly, becoming tense.

"Normally, Loki would have been rushing towards us (the women) by now, shouting 'Welcome back!'"

"But this time there was no movement at all, and I was already prepared to avoid it."

"Yeah... me too."

"Wait, there's no need to say anything about Tione. If Tiona and Miss Ais also stay away... then I'll be the only one left here. So you're planning to sacrifice me to Loki? How outrageous!"

Tione pondered for a moment, then her sisters Tiona and Ais revealed their true intentions one after another, provoking the elves' indignant accusations. Seeing this, Riveria quickly stepped in to mediate.

"Alright, alright, let's go inside and talk first. Everyone is already exhausted. The sooner we finish our work, the sooner we can rest. The same goes for you guys."

Faced with the venerable elder spirit, the group obediently followed her instructions and stepped into the courtyard. However, at that moment, a voice came from above them.

"Whoosh—you're back!!"

It's Loki!

Ais's eyes snapped to the direction from which the sound came, and then she discovered that a colossal object was falling from mid-air!

But just as everyone was bracing for the deafening crash, the being that had leaped from the tower made no sound when it touched the ground, as if a feather had simply fallen.

"Welcome home."

Loki, his shoulders like sandbags, struggled to lift his head, his face contorted in a grimace, and greeted the group before his neck lolled to the side and he lost consciousness.

Although the flames landed with a feather-like effect, the overly strong muscles in his shoulders still dealt a heavy blow to Loki's stomach.

Flame casually placed Loki on a nearby flowerbed, then gave him a gentle smile as well.

"Welcome home."

“…Although I have a lot of questions I want to ask…I’ll leave it for now.” Finn composed himself, his expression a mix of amusement and exasperation, and then solemnly replied, “We’re back.”

"Great, right, I almost forgot about the important matter."

Thinking of his purpose for coming, Flame smiled and his eyes narrowed. Then he squatted down and whispered in Finn's ear:

"Captain, are you guys going to a hot spring? The kind where you fight monsters?"

Chapter 50: Pure blonde hair slipped away—

"We'll discuss this in detail when we get to the office."

Finn coughed lightly, without making a sound.

This isn't something you can discuss at the door; he doesn't want to reveal it to anyone.

Although the fact that two people had used the Stream Bug extensively in the past had raised some questions among those outside the inner circle, the leader, with his authority, temporarily suppressed the matter.

Rather than revealing the Monster Hunter world now, he still wanted to keep the other world a secret for as long as possible.

"No problem, I also have some things to report that you, the commanders, should be interested in."

Flame nodded, and the group filed into the main hall of the compound. The lower-ranking members following behind dispersed on their own. By the time they reached the area near the offices, only a few officers remained by Finn's side.

"come in."

Finn opened the office door and greeted everyone.

The office, also located in the central tower, has a large area, but the window on one side doesn't receive the evening sunlight, so the interior is a bit dark. However, after turning on the magic stone lamp, the space becomes bright again.

Behind a desk piled high with accumulated documents hangs a decoration. One side is the flag of the Jokers, symbolizing Loki's Familia, while the other is a tapestry woven with gold and silver threads. The tapestry depicts a goddess holding a spear—not Loki, but Fiana, the fictional goddess originally worshipped by the Lilliputians.

Rivera, who was last to enter the office, closed the door. Then, all eyes turned to Flame.

Although everyone was exhausted from the expedition, they were all very curious about what Flame had mysteriously said to the leader.

"Now you can speak, Blaze. Let me hear what good news you have brought."

"Tell me now? Aren't there still a few people missing?" Lie Yan was slightly taken aback.

"It's alright, I'll be responsible for relaying the message to them later," Finn chuckled.

"Hiss—this is fine too, I guess. Skipping one hot spring bath shouldn't be a big deal."

Flame silently made the sign of the cross in his mind. Sorry, Grace, Bert, and Raul Angel, it's not that I didn't tell you the information right away.

"Hot springs? What hot springs?"

The women present seemed to light up, exchanging glances with a hint of anticipation in their eyes.

However, the one who reacted the most was Loki, who had originally looked ashen and sunken. As if she had awakened, her eyes suddenly lit up with a bright light like a searchlight beam, which made the women around her look at her with disgust.

"It's a specialty of a village called Yukumo Village in my world. It can relieve fatigue and nourish the body. Its special spring water can also enhance the hunter's endurance and stamina. I just happened to be in this village on a mission, and I was thinking about whether to bring Loki with me. But as soon as I got here to look for Loki, I saw that you guys had also returned."

"By the way, Commander, wasn't your expedition supposed to last half a month? Why are you back now?"

As he spoke, Flame looked at Finn with some curiosity.

"We encountered a special monster on the expedition and were blocked on the fiftieth floor. Almost all our supplies were destroyed, so we had to return early." Finn frankly recounted his experience in the dungeon. "Alright, let's not talk about the dungeon for now. Besides the hot springs, didn't you have something else to say?"

"Well, the other matter is also related to everyone's well-being. When you were on your expedition, I obtained a test result." Flame glanced at Ais beside her and then said, "I discovered that monsters in my world can also increase experience."

"bump--"

Suddenly, a loud crash reached everyone's ears. Lefia, who had accidentally smashed the long staff she was holding into her own foot, cried out in pain, then blushed.

It was so embarrassing that I accidentally let go of my weapon because I was so shocked...!

"Flame, is this news true?!"

Ais couldn't help but step forward, her eyes widening as she stared intently at Flame's face, hoping for a positive answer from him.

“It’s true, I’ve personally verified it.” Flame nodded. “And Loki also said it was an experience of the Great Achievement level.”

Lieyan emphasized the words "great achievement".

The temperature at the scene immediately rose, and everyone, including Finn, was shocked by the news.

As Orario's top adventurer group, they knew very well what a monumental level of experience truly meant.

Those are the steps to climb upwards.

It is a giant hammer that breaks through the adventurer level barrier.

"Don't get too excited yet. Although everyone should know this, I still want to remind you not to forget the rules of the Blazing Flame side."

"That's right. Hunting is not allowed in the world of Blaze. Anyone who violates this rule will be hunted down by the guild. Ais, do you understand?"

"……Um."

At this moment, Loki spoke solemnly, followed by Finn. Ais, the troubled girl whose gaze was fixed on by the gods and the captain, responded somewhat resentfully.

"It's good that you understand, Riveria. I'm leaving Ais in your care. If we get there, make sure she doesn't wander off."

Having received Ais's response, Finn temporarily relaxed his gaze on the girl and instead entrusted the arduous task of guarding Ais, who was now out of reach, to her caretaker, Riveria.

"I understand."

Rivera nodded gravely, her eyes narrowing slightly. When she looked at Ais again, her gaze held a hint of maternal sternness, clearly indicating that she had considered the terrible consequences if Ais were to run around in that world.