The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 178 Maze Paradise

"Phew—finally we took them down."

Tiona plopped down on the ground, let out a long sigh of relief, and wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.

"Is it over? — Damn it, with the floor master turned into this kind of monster, besides your level of clansmen, how many can handle it?"

The adventurers, including Bos, who had been watching from a distance, walked over with grim faces.

The power displayed by the Dead End Butcher in its final stage has exceeded the bounds of common sense; it was practically a catastrophe.

He dared to assert that, apart from top-tier clans possessing first-class adventurers, any other team encountering it would only face total annihilation.

"Based on the pattern of these new monsters, this floor boss is most likely to spawn randomly as well. Let's report this to the guild. If it's the same monster again next time, the guild will send someone to hunt it down."

Compared to Perth's deep concern, Finn was much calmer.

"You make it sound so easy!"

Perth gritted his teeth.

Finn and his group are at the pinnacle of Orario, so it doesn't matter to them. But for adventurers like them who are based in the town of Rivera, if the seventeenth floor is always blocked by "hellish" monsters like the Dead End Butcher, their business and lives will be ruined.

After passing through the long staircase, the oppressive atmosphere of the dungeon suddenly dissipated when everyone stepped into the eighteenth floor.

Looking around, you see a fantastical world composed of abundant nature and dazzling crystal clusters, a safe floor where monsters cannot be born naturally.

Above the ceiling, a huge white crystal, as big as the sun, and clusters of blue and white crystals surrounding it bloom like chrysanthemums, casting a soft glow. Even deep underground, it still creates a "sky" that is so realistic that it is hard to believe.

This is the safe floor, known as the "Maze Paradise".

"Is this... the eighteenth floor?"

Bathed in the warm, crystal-like light of the sun, the robin instinctively closed one eye, as if it were a little too bright, and its voice was full of amazement.

"Welcome to the Labyrinth Paradise, members of the Fukaros Familia."

Before parting, the burly man with the blindfold, Boss, stepped forward and said sincerely, "Thanks to you guys and Xin Yan, I owe you my life. If you stay in Rivera Town, I can give you a 20% discount."

"Don't go, Brother Fenyu, you'll get ripped off."

Before he could finish speaking, Tiona immediately jumped out from the side and bluntly exposed his words.

"I know."

Fen Yu answered expressionlessly.

He certainly knew about the situation in Rivera, where prices were outrageously high, ten or even a hundred times higher than in other places.

The price for one night's stay could probably bankrupt some small families.

Even if you offer a 20% discount on an already outrageously expensive price, it's still an exorbitant price, isn't it?

Therefore, he never intended to spend money in the town of Rivera from the beginning.

The Loki clan clearly had no intention of staying in the town of Rivera. They found an open plain and set up camp.

In the blink of an eye, a vast camping landscape unfolded before our eyes.

On the grassy area, where lush green trees grow sparsely and evoke the feeling of a corner of a forest, several large tents were skillfully set up.

A spacious activity area was set up in the middle, and under a huge tree, supply boxes piled up like small mountains.

Dwarves, orcs, elves—members of Loki's Familia were scattered about, conversing with expressions ranging from serious to relaxed.

The orc duo were bickering on the grassy ground, while several dwarves and humans were either leaning against tree trunks with their arms crossed or gesturing and laughing. Meanwhile, the elves, led by Riveria, were in a circle, elegantly sipping their red tea.

Perhaps because they had fought side by side before, the members of the Loki Familia were exceptionally friendly towards Fenyu and the others, while also being filled with barely suppressed curiosity.

Whispers continued to circulate, and countless curious, scrutinizing, and admiring gazes were focused on Fen Yu and the others.

"Aren't you going to help? Don't worry about us."

Fen Yu looked at Lefia, Ais, and Tiona, who had stayed behind and were practically inseparable from them, and smiled helplessly.

"How can that be? The commander said he would definitely treat you well."

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Lefia immediately shook her head and said with a serious expression.

"Yeah, yeah, and we don't really have much to do anyway."

Tiona put her hands behind her head and looked around casually. "Look, everyone is very capable. We don't need to worry about them at all."

Following her gaze, she saw a bustling scene in the Loki Familia camp. Some were checking equipment, others were processing food, and Raul was even arm wrestling with a dwarf. The loser would have to wash the whole team's socks. The atmosphere was tense yet harmonious.

"Actually, you don't need to take special care of us; we'll find our own camping spots."

The robin took a step forward and spoke softly in her gentle tone.

"Yes, and Daphne and Cassandra have been to the eighteenth floor before, so they are very familiar with the area. Don't worry about us."

Tifa added with a smile.

"Ugh————"

Lefia hesitated for a moment, and also felt that it was indeed not appropriate to keep the Fukalos Familia in their camp.

After all, the Loki Familia is on a formal expedition, which is indeed inconvenient.

"Alright—then you all must be careful. Although this is a safe floor, monsters occasionally sneak up from the lower floors, so don't let your guard down."

"Yes, we will. Please give our regards to the hero and Bert and the others, and we won't bother them."

Fen Yu smiled and nodded, then waved goodbye to Lefia and the others with his group, changed direction, and gradually moved away from the Loki Familia's camp.

"Huh? Have the Fukaros Familia already left?"

Shortly after they left, the golden-haired elf girl, Alicia, came over carrying several crystal-clear fruits that she had just picked from the forest. However, she did not see Fenyu and the others at the edge of the camp and asked in confusion.

"Yes, they said they didn't want to bother us and went to find a place to camp on their own. Miss Alicia, what's going on with you?"

Lefia blinked, looking curiously at the fruit in her arms.

"It's nothing."

Alicia shook her head, a hint of disappointment barely perceptible in her expression.

"By the way, Miss Alicia."

Suddenly, Lefia seemed to remember something, and a worried look appeared on her face. "During the battle earlier, I saw Fenyu accidentally touch you. Are you alright? He definitely didn't mean it, don't be angry."

Lefia was genuinely worried.

Unlike her unconventional spirit, Alicia is a normal spirit with pure blood and elegant manners.

For them, being touched by someone they are not close to evokes both physical and psychological aversion; it is almost an instinct ingrained in their blood.

She was worried that Alicia would develop an indelible hatred for Burning Feather because of this.

"Huh? You mean that?!"

Upon hearing this, Alicia was taken aback at first, then a faint blush rose to her face. She waved her hand and chuckled, "I'm not angry. I know it was an unavoidable emergency, and besides—"

She paused, seemingly searching for the right words, and finally said somewhat shyly in a low voice, "And, I don't know why, I—I don't feel that nauseous feeling at all."

"Oh? Is that so? That's good, that's good."

Upon hearing this, Lefia's mouth dropped open in surprise.

This reaction was completely unexpected.

But since the person involved said it was nothing, that was a good thing, so she didn't think about it any further.

In the uncultivated forest, the trees grow exceptionally tall, but the gaps between them are wide. Perhaps because of this, the place doesn't feel dark and cramped, but rather has a strong sense of openness.

Led by Daphne and Cassandra, Fenyu and the others entered the forest.

Before long, a breathtaking scene suddenly came into their view.

It's crystal.

Crystals that possess a transparent, azure radiance, so beautiful they seem otherworldly.

There are small crystal plants growing at your feet like flowers, as well as huge crystals that resemble short swords left behind by giants and can swallow a person whole.

Blue crystals of all shapes and sizes are scattered throughout every corner of the forest, turning it into a crystal-clear fairytale world.

Fen Yu and the others unconsciously slowed their pace, looking around curiously, afraid of missing any part of the scenery.

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