In this chaotic world, it all started when they found an elf girl.

"call!"

Roy and Riveria talked about their feelings for each other, seemingly oblivious to the passage of time. In this beautiful sea of ​​flowers, only the sound of their intertwined breaths could be clearly heard.

The overwhelming mental and physical strain caused Riveria's taut nerves to relax, and drowsiness washed over her like a tidal wave. Riveria didn't push herself any further; she was already nearing her limit. She slowly closed her eyes, nestled in Roy's broad arms, and drifted into a deep sleep. Her long, emerald-green hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, a few strands brushing against her smooth forehead and fair cheeks. Her delicate features, illuminated by the simulated starlight on the building, shimmered with a deep and captivating glow, breathtakingly beautiful.

Her skin was as white as jade, her long eyelashes trembled slightly with her steady breathing, her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were thin, like newly blooming cherry blossom petals, slightly pursed, with the corners of her exquisite mouth unconsciously outlining a smile of satisfaction, happiness and peace of mind.

Roy leaned against the cold earth, letting Rivera rest her head more comfortably on his shoulder.

He lowered his head, his gaze lingering on Riveria's exquisite sleeping face so close to his.

Another member has joined the harem!

Roy initially treated rescuing Riveria as a routine rescue mission and maintained a proper distance.

But fighting side by side in the unknown, true feelings are revealed in times of adversity, and Riveria's feelings for him are clearly visible, and his affection for her is also quietly increasing.

The moment he left the Underworld, due to the overload from continuous battles and the use of divine artifacts, Roy suddenly lost consciousness. He panicked and felt a deep despair. It was definitely the weakest he had ever been, even worse than when he failed to defeat the Black Dragon with Alphia.

Back then, anyone could have killed him!

Upon regaining consciousness and discovering that he hadn't become the monster's meal, Roy's feelings were complex, a mixture of being redeemed and intense emotion. He had to accept this feeling.

Besides, Riveria is now his kin!

Name: Riveria Leos Alfre

Rating: 8

Strength: 126 (H)

Endurance: 108 (H)

Dexterity: 553 (D)

Agility: 521 (D)

Magic Power: 887 (A)

Development Abilities: Magic (D), Healing (E), Abnormal Resistance (E), Spiritual Healing (F), Magic Defense (F), Fortitude (G), Artifact (I) Skills: Elf King's Chant, Elf King's Seal!

Magic: Ecstasy - Fimbulwinter, High Sword of Victory, Weiss Winderheim, Life-Bound Dream, Veil Breath, Dimensional Concealment, Phil Eldis, Luna Aldis, Divine Sky!

Roy checked Riveria's Blessing panel. Although her stats weren't great, her nine spells were quite impressive. She only had two skills, but they had several effects, making one skill equivalent to two or three of others'.

While observing the blessings bestowed upon her by her kin, Roy played with the distinctive features of an elf, his fingers lingering on the pointed ear nestled in her hair. The ear's lines were graceful, its tip slightly upturned, exuding a unique elven agility and refinement. In her sleep, the slender ear had relaxed, softly resting against Riveria's temples.

Roy gently kneaded Riveria's earlobe; it felt cool, soft, and elastic.

"..."

Rivera, seemingly aware of Roy's antics in her sleep, unconsciously let out a muffled whimper, gently rubbing her head against Roy's shoulder, trying to shake off the hand that was playing tricks on her ear.

Seeing Rivera's adorable reaction, Roy couldn't help but smile, finding it quite amusing, but he didn't continue to bother her. Several hours later.

Rivera's long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings as she slowly woke up. Her emerald green eyes were veiled with a watery haze, and she smacked her lips unconsciously, her cherry lips slightly parted.

Just then, she felt an unusual dampness at the corner of her mouth. Her hazy gaze drifted downwards, and a glistening silver thread trailed down from her slightly parted lips. Roy smiled as he watched the drowsy Rivera, took out a clean, plain handkerchief, and gently wiped away the unruly drool. His fingertips, through the soft fabric of the handkerchief, lightly brushed against her sensitive lips and cheeks.

"..."

All of Riveria's sleepiness vanished, replaced by a blush that instantly spread from her snow-white neck to her entire cheeks and even the tips of her ears. She wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground; she was so embarrassed.

She was drooling in her sleep and was caught red-handed. Her eyes darted nervously left and right, avoiding Roy's smiling eyes. Roy had no intention of teasing the extremely embarrassed Riveria and smiled, "Let's have breakfast."

"willing……"

Rivera buried her face even lower, snuggling into Roy's arms, and responded in a voice barely audible.

The crimson bonfire burned silently, illuminating the figures of the couple nestled together amidst the sea of ​​flowers.

Roy sat down, stretching out his long legs.

Rivera stood beside Roy, a smile on her face, her posture more relaxed than usual, the elegance unique to royal elves revealing a hint of affection. In front of them was a clean, thick cloth, upon which were placed simple utensils and heated food—soft bread, sweet dried fruit, and beef broth, their aromas rich and enticing.

Riveria's beautiful eyes lit up with joy; to have such delicious food in the dungeon.

"Roy, open your mouth."

The shame and embarrassment from her earlier nightmare gradually faded. Rivera picked up a soft piece of bread with her slender fingers and brought it to Roy's lips. Roy accepted it without hesitation, and even gave Rivera's finger a light bite.

Riveria recoiled as if electrocuted, a blush rising to her cheeks, which resembled those of a ripe peach.

When it comes to flirting, she's no match for Roy.

"Roy, I want one too..."

Rivera tilted her head back, her small mouth slightly open, her voice softer than usual, shy yet expectant. Her appearance was both innocent and unconsciously charming, making one's heart race.

Roy was also moved, which reminded him of the time he spent struggling with Miss Liu.

Simply put, it's the feeling of first love.

Moreover, the track in Riveria is completely different.

Ryu, not yet twenty, is innocent and shy, giving off a beautiful, childlike feeling. Riveria has no romantic experience, but her age of 99+ gives her a mature charm that makes her both alluring and innocent, captivating the heart.

Roy's large hand slipped through Rivera's slender waist, and with a slight pull, he lifted her delicate body and placed her on his lap. Rivera gasped, falling into Roy's arms, her cheek pressed against his broad chest.

"It's my turn to feed you."

Roy chuckled, picked up a wooden spoon, scooped a spoonful of perfectly warm, thick soup from the small pot beside him, blew on it carefully, and brought it to Rivera's lips. Rivera pursed her lips, obediently taking small sips from Roy's large hand. The warm soup slid down her throat, and a warm feeling instantly spread throughout her body. "So delicious," Rivera said, her eyes squinting with satisfaction. It was strange; even though it was the same food, it tasted better when Roy fed it than when she prepared it herself. Roy patiently continued to feed Rivera.

The atmosphere was so wonderful it felt almost unreal.

The warmth of the campfire enveloped them, the aroma of food mingled with the familiar scents of each other, and the threats from the dungeon, the threats from the fallen gods, and the worries about the future seemed to be temporarily shut out.

There were no Nine Demon Princesses here, nor any battle-hardened adventurers, only a newlywed couple nestled together amidst a sea of ​​flowers, sharing food. The soft sounds of chewing, the crackling of burning firewood, and their gentle breathing created the most moving and peaceful melody in this silent abyss. Having eaten and drunk their fill, the two nestled close together.

The firelight gilded their figures, making their embracing silhouettes blend together seamlessly.

But all good things must come to an end.

Roy said, "Let's go back."

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret appeared on Rivera's stunningly beautiful face. If they returned to the surface, Roy would no longer be hers alone. But this disappointment was fleeting. Rivera knew that the other girls' feelings for Roy were no less than hers, and she believed they had all considered having Roy all to themselves... Since Roy was still here, they must have given up on that idea. How could she be so selfish?

Moreover, returning to the surface doesn't mean the end of this feeling, but rather a new beginning!

"Um!"

Rivera smiled sweetly, her slender fingers slipping through Roy's palm, their fingers intertwining intimately, and she led her beloved young man upstairs. Roy was very pleased with Rivera's decisiveness, and felt even more tenderness towards her.

After all, there are practical considerations behind this decision.

Although Roy didn't know why Rhea hadn't launched a pursuit, he knew that as long as the Earth Power remained with him, Rhea would never let him go. The two were in constant danger in the dungeon, and the surface was in complete chaos. Roy needed to return quickly to restore order. With the Earth Power controlling the floors, Roy and Riveria swiftly traversed the twenty-eight floors.

As they emerged from the dungeon entrance.

Astraea, Ryu, Finn, Grace, and the others had been waiting for a long time, because Roy had taken out the Eye Crystal midway and established a connection with the surface. "Riveria!" Ais threw herself into Riveria's arms, her golden eyes glistening with tears.

"I'm back."

Rivera held Ais tightly, feeling the blonde girl's trembling body; the other's worry and fear were transmitted to her heart through their skin. Not only Ais, but with the exception of a very few, the gods, adventurers, and everyone in Orario believed Rivera was doomed. Loki's return, the sealing of Rivera's Grace, reduced her to an ordinary person—she would be utterly dead, even if she fell into the seventy-third floor, let alone the upper levels! Without Loki's ability to sense the life and death of his familiars through the Grace, they could only wait anxiously on the surface, each passing second agonizingly tense, until Roy and Rivera returned.

"Roy, thank you!"

Finn, Grace, Ais, and many other members of the Loki Familia looked at Roy with eyes full of gratitude. Even Bert, who looked the fiercest, was no exception. This debt of gratitude could never be repaid.

The numerous gods and adventurers standing on the periphery were dumbfounded. Wait, how did he survive? They really wanted to grab Roy and ask how he did it, and what exactly happened inside the dungeon.

Just as Roy entered the deeper levels, a massive tremor shook the entire underground city, reaching the surface and terrifying them half to death. People were already experiencing stress reactions. "It's good that you're alright." Astraea seemed to sense Roy's hidden fatigue, and gently stroked his cheek with her delicate hand, soothing his anxiety.

Roy held Astraea's small hand.

Astraea said softly, "I believe that this time, Ryu and Tione will understand."

Roy shuddered. As expected of Astraea, she had already seen through his relationship with Riveria. Fortunately, his gentle goddess did not object to his philandering, but was worried that he would hurt himself.

Astraea may not care, but Roy cannot help but explain, after all, she is his woman.

"Astraea, you have no idea..."

Roy held Astraea's delicate little hand and recounted his profound experiences, as tragic as they were, enough to break the hearts of all who heard and weep. The others around them all pricked up their ears to eavesdrop.

Upon hearing that Roy had annihilated Leviathan and Behemoth in one fell swoop, everyone present gasped in shock, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. These were ferocious beasts that Zeus and Hera's kin had managed to defeat with all their might.

Later, the fallen goddess Rhea appeared, and Roy and Riveria were trapped in the underworld by her.

The great tremor in the dungeon came from Roy's attack, which exceeded his limits. He forcefully broke through the underworld of the dungeon, repelled Rhea, and escaped with Riveria.

Upon hearing this, the vast Tower of Babel plaza fell into a deathly silence. The gods, adventurers, Finn, Leon, and the others were speechless with emotion. "Roy, you've worked hard."

The self-inflicted injury ploy worked wonders. Astraea grasped Roy's large hand, her initial resentment vanishing, replaced by relief in her deep blue eyes. Although she had embellished the story, Astraea knew Roy wouldn't change the facts.

Moreover, the gods can detect lies!

The dozens, even hundreds, of gods present knew that Roy was not lying. This young man had single-handedly fought his way through the seventy-third to seventy-eighth floors, slaying Leviathan and Behemoth, and repelling the fallen god Rhea!

"Thank goodness!" Roy laughed, finally managing to keep Astraea calm; he couldn't afford any trouble in the harem.

Of course, Roy didn't mention his earth powers at all when asked why Rhea had approached him. With Oceanus as an example, everyone assumed that the fallen gods were enemies and didn't bother to investigate the reasons.

The top floor of the Tower of Babel.

Freya looked down from her vantage point, her bright, star-like purple eyes fixed on Roy, who was the center of attention in the plaza. A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips. Heron was among the crowd; through the "Transformation" magic, she could access Roy's memories, so she knew exactly what he had said to him. Roy's soul radiance undoubtedly shone even brighter!

Freya's breathing quickened, her eyes revealing an indescribable infatuation and love, along with an occasional glint of shrewdness and cunning. A mischievous idea was forming!