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In Helen's memory, her younger brother was just like that. In fact, just two days ago, Charles had also seemed like an honest and simple person.

Who wasn't an honest person at the beginning? We were all forced into it by the world!

"I didn't force him!"

Despite being covered in wounds, Chanis stood up as if nothing had happened and answered Freya's question again.

"Did I tell you to speak? Open your mouth!"

"Yes." Chanis slapped himself hard, his face full of beautiful anticipation.

It is absolutely impossible to lie while under a spell.

Freya calmed down and began to interrogate him carefully, from the time Sharl arrived at the Soma Familia until now, regarding his physical condition and quality of life.

Upon learning of Charles's past ordeal, Helen was once again unable to suppress her anger.

"Is he really alright?"

The little chick from Chanis pecks at rice: "More energetic than me! Except..."

"Except what?"

“Except for, the divine wine.”

"Sacred wine?"

Chanis took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his palm: "That was specially brewed by Lord Soma. It's so delicious that it's irresistible."

"He wants it?"

"Yes."

"Then give it to him!"

Freya's unyielding words echoed in the room.

“But that’s Lord Soma…”

"I told him to give it to him! Can't you hear me?"

"Yes."

Chanis bowed respectfully. Faced with Freya, such a behemoth, no power could possibly refuse to submit. Especially Chanis, who was still under her spell.

Having received news from Charles, Chanis is now useless.

Freya left the room directly, her mind filled with thoughts of Ciel.

Is it okay for that child to go into the dungeon alone? Won't he encounter any danger? At least before his parents looked after him, but now…

No, we have to find him, at least keep him where he can be seen, preferably locked up...

Helen was lost in thought when another voice echoed in her mind:

"No, you can't go see him."

Chapter 27 Who is that kid?

The image of Seele holding her index finger to her lips flashed through his mind: "Shh, our business is confidential. Don't let my game end prematurely."

Helen, now transformed into a goddess, opened her mouth, realizing something at that moment.

The magic of transformation has always been the biggest secret of the Freya Familia. Now that Sharl is a member of the Soma Familia, once his identity is revealed, the goddess's role-playing game will end, and all the privileges he has gained will vanish.

Freya allowed Helen to join the Soma Familia simply out of the same curiosity. Perhaps there was also a love for the Familia.

In Freya's Familia, every officer willingly becomes a member of the goddess's fold. This is because the goddess has done many outrageous things for them.

He destroyed the kingdom for the Black and White Elves, freeing them from their royal status; to redeem Palum, he offered his body to the slave-owning dwarf for three days and three nights; in an abandoned village, he adopted the homeless siblings, Allen and his sister…

now……

The same applies to Helen's brother.

Helen's true identity could never be revealed to Ciel; the only way was for Ciel to join the Freya Familia and become one of their own.

This……

"No, he's not qualified to be a warrior."

Neither the image of Charles as described by Helen nor the unintentional glance he gave her that day left a deep impression on Freya.

Like countless fallen adventurers, Shire's soul was murky and dim, a common occurrence in the lower realms.

Although there are examples of souls that have been tarnished but have regained their brilliance and undergone a transformation, at least for now, that child is not yet qualified.

……

Helen was very depressed after being rejected by the goddess.

Pushing open the door, one sees Ota casually tossing a member of the Soma Familia onto the ground, with about thirty people lying in the corridor.

He said calmly, "It's time to stop fooling around. Go back."

Freya nodded.

All she can do now is pray that Sharl will have an easy time in the Soma Familia.

"If you're worried, have Hayd keep an eye on that kid when he goes to the dungeon."

The goddess's whispers echoed in my heart once again.

Helen smiled.

Hyde is a key member of the clan, and her current strength is the same as Helen's at level 2. Given Ciel's current level, it would be considered daring and reckless for her to operate below level 5, so her strength is more than enough.

"Thank you."

The goddess did not respond.

……

After Freya left the Soma Familia and the charm was completely dispelled, Chanis rubbed his aching head and slowly sat down.

"What happened just now?"

The allure is not hypnosis; the memories from the previous few minutes will not disappear. Once he has fully sorted out his thoughts, his pupils gradually contract and his eyes widen.

The other members, who were also beaten so badly by Ota that they couldn't stand up, answered with groans:

"It's Ota! That Ota has broken in! We... should we call it a day!"

"Hiss—Freya? That's [Fierce Warrior] Ota? They're here for that kid, Sharl?"

"Damn it, why is that kid so lucky to have caught the eye of that important person?"

They were neither consciously harboring resentment nor had the courage to do so.

"Get out of here! Get out!" Chanis shouted at his subordinates.

At that moment, only one question was on his mind, one he couldn't understand no matter what he tried, it was simply unbelievable.

"Ciel? Why Ciel? Who exactly is he?!"

From the initial visit of the Astrea Familia to the subsequent news of the Rudra Familia.

at the moment……

Even the goddess Freya brought the city's strongest fighting force directly to their door.

This……

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! That guy, Charles, was just an orphan begging in the slums, and his parents were useless good-for-nothings who couldn't even last a year before collapsing in the underground city. How could he possibly have gotten close to such a big shot!"

Chanis pulled his hair hard, no matter how he explained, he couldn't understand what reason it was that made the big shots in both the underworld and the legitimate world treat him differently.

Could it be that the skill he awakened is the exceptional [Charm]?

No, that's not right!

According to the information received from the Astrea Familia, Ciel's skill should be something like [Hardened Skin], an ability to increase durability!

Regardless...

Now, with so many intricate connections behind him, he can no longer be easily controlled.

"Looks like I'll have to be more polite to that kid from now on... even with the divine wine..."

When the divine wine was mentioned, Chanis paused in his nose-twisting motion.

Wait, calm down.

Chanis pushed up his broken glasses, a smile spreading across his lips once more: "Freya wants me to give that kid more divine wine? Heh, just what I wanted. I can use the divine wine, through Charles, to build even more connections!"

"Heh, the stronger Xia Er's network of connections, the greater the value I can extract from him!"

“It’s just divine wine, isn’t it? Here you go! But some things aren’t better in excess!” Chanis slowly clenched his fist, as if Charles were in his palm.

But right now, there are more important things to deal with.

The ignition device requested by Lord Rudra must be prepared within the specified time, otherwise...

"Pass on my order... Starting today, have someone place an order for a total of 500 million ignition devices at all the magic stone factories!"

"Remember, we need different people to place orders at different times for different factories. I don't want to attract too much attention, understand?"

The underlings, sitting on the ground and massaging his shoulders, nodded and loudly replied, "Yes."

Chanis swirled his newly-packaged wine glass, one hand behind his back, gazing out the window with an elegant smile. Unfortunately, his glasses finally gave way, shattering completely and falling to the ground in pieces.

……

On the other side, in a dimly lit corner of the throne of the king of gods at the bottom of the Tower of Babel.

The mysterious magician, shrouded in a black robe, held up a patterned black glove. An owl-shaped pendant shimmered with blue light, echoing the blue crystal held in the man's hand.

The person stared quietly at the blue crystal for a long time, and when he saw a figure emerge from the witch's house and disappear at the end of the street, he let out a soft "Eh".

"Why didn't you warn me about this unusual event?" Fels tilted his head and muttered to himself.

The familiar owl tilted its head, its fake eyes filled with confusion.

Why should I remind you when you come out of your own warehouse?

"Me? I didn't go to that place."