The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 146 The Price of Showing Off

The members of Apollo's family were given no time to recover from their shock.

The moment the magical light from the Garden of Silence faded, Fenyu spoke again, chanting another extremely short spell.

Gospel."

An invisible, violently distorted sonic barrage emanated from him, spreading out instantly like ripples.

The mages in the distance, who had just finished casting spells and were in a period of mental exhaustion, were hit head-on by this invisible yet violent shockwave before they could even understand what was happening.

"Pfft—!"

Unlike the warriors in the front row, the relatively fragile mages screamed and spat out blood as they were sent flying backward by the sonic bombardment, which was powerful enough to shatter rocks, their staffs breaking into pieces.

In an instant, the entire Apollo Familia's mage corps was completely annihilated.

"There's more?! Demon King Valion, that monstrous talent's magic too!"

"No way, he wouldn't do that again, would he? That forbidden one—"

The gods and those who knew the truth, who witnessed this scene through the divine mirror, all stared wide-eyed, overwhelmed by a sense of utter absurdity.

"Bastard—bastard!! Kill him!!"

As Yashintos watched the rear support troops vanish in an instant, his handsome face contorted with rage, and he let out a hysterical roar.

Upon receiving the commander's order, the remaining members of the Apollo Clan let out a deafening roar and charged forward.

More than sixty people, carrying all sorts of weapons, their eyes bloodshot, charged toward the lone figure with overwhelming momentum, as if they were about to shatter the earth.

"Daphne, run! The bells are about to ring!"

Amidst the ruins, thanks to activating the protective magic [Lamulle] beforehand, and being a level 2 adventurer herself, Daphne was not severely injured in the initial meteor attack from Burning Feather.

Cassandra, whom she had shielded tightly, only suffered minor injuries.

Upon hearing Yashintos's command, Daphne instinctively prepared to draw her sword and charge forward.

But Cassandra held her arm tightly.

No matter how hard she tried, the usually frail girl clung to her like a drowning person grasping at a piece of driftwood, using all her strength to hold her back and desperately trying to pull her away from the battlefield.

"What are you doing, Cassandra? Let go!"

"No, we can't go! We'll die! The bells are about to ring!"

Cassandra cried out, her voice filled with unspeakable terror.

At the same time, facing the more than sixty enemies who swarmed forward like a tide, Fen Yu slowly raised his hand and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

The blood did not come from a member of Apollo's clan, but from his own body.

That move of bringing down the sun from the sky was incredibly cool, but the price to pay was also enormous.

He exhaled a breath of foul air mixed with blood and scum, and smiled bitterly to himself.

"The price of showing off is really high."

The force of the impact upon landing after plunging from the sky would have been devastating. Had he not already raised his [Durability] to SSS rank when he was still Lv.1, and now achieved A rank durability at Lv.2, along with the amplification from his artifacts and the protective cushioning provided by the [Eternal Flame] magic, he would have suffered far more than just internal injuries. He would likely have been a pile of minced meat that would have required Fukaros to shovel up.

You should know that even a level 2 adventurer would be smashed into a "little cookie" if they fell from that height.

The fact that Fen Yu only suffered internal injuries is already a terrifying sign that sends chills down one's spine.

That's why the gods and adventurers of Orario were so excited and went crazy over his outrageous tactics.

Because he accomplished a feat that seemed "impossible" to everyone.

Facing the more than sixty enemies surging in like a black tide, Fen Yu advanced instead of retreating.

The flames on his body surged again, and he transformed back into a human torch, wielding a burning flaming sword. Like a crimson comet shooting against the current, he charged headlong into a crowd dozens of times his size.

One against many!

The overwhelming disparity, the tragic grandeur, and the arrogant charge sent the adrenaline soaring through the mirrors of the battlefield.

"Oh my god, he charged up there! He charged up there all by himself!"

"This is what an adventurer should be like!!"

Whether they were drunkards in taverns or ordinary citizens on the streets, they all erupted in thunderous cheers and ecstasy at this moment.

"This is so exciting, everyone! Fukaros Familia's Burning Feather has chosen the most hardcore fighting style. Let's cheer for his courage."

The live broadcaster, Ishiba, was shouting at the top of his lungs, trying his best to liven up the atmosphere.

Beside him, Ganesha struck a muscular pose and roared in his signature voice, "I am Ganesha!!"

Then, under the almost frenzied gazes of all those in the know, Fen Yu began to chant in parallel as he charged at high speed.

"The root of blessing is hatred born from birth —"

That was a taboo chant that did not belong to this era.

As he chanted, he brandished his flaming sword, unleashing crimson slashes that tore through the air, severing the weapons of the first few Apollo Familia members who approached.

He dodged the thrusting spear to the side, ducked to avoid the sweeping slashes, and his flaming sword drew deadly arcs through the crowd.

However, there were simply too many people in Apollo's retinue.

Moreover, Fen Yu was suffering from internal injuries and was not at his peak condition.

Outnumbered, he inevitably began to get injured.

A sharp dagger slashed a bloody gash across his back, and a heavy battle axe slammed into his shoulder armor, causing him to stumble.

Although the intense heat of his flames, which distorted the light, would severely burn any enemy who approached, the Apollo Familia members, already consumed by anger and hatred, displayed a fearless and valiant spirit.

Being driven to such a point by one person is an unprecedented humiliation for them.

Just then, a soft pink light descended from the sky like a miracle, landing precisely on Fen Yu.

His wounds were healing at a visible speed, and even the internal injuries were being rapidly soothed.

Just at the critical moment, Feng Jin's support arrived.

With no one guarding the city walls, Feng Jin and her group entered the city with remarkable ease.

"Shine!"

Tifa gave a soft shout, activated her enchantment, and transformed into a dazzling starlight, charging fiercely into the Apollo Familia's formation from behind.

With a swift, high kick, she sent a dwarf who was trying to ambush Fenyu flying. Then, bracing herself with her hands on the ground, her long legs transformed into a deadly whirlwind, sweeping down several nearby enemies.