The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Chapter 185 The Song of the Robin

"Burning Feather, actually—"

Lefia's cheeks flushed red again, as if she were about to transform into a steampunk princess once more.

The thought of Fen Yu speeding past them underwater made her feel uneasy.

"He probably didn't do it on purpose."

Ais, who had been quietly staying in the water, lowered her hand that was covering her face. A faint blush appeared on her delicate, doll-like face, but she still said a kind word for Fenyu.

"Well, I also think that Brother Fenyu isn't that kind of person, but teasing him is really fun. Didn't you guys see his 'Who am I? Where am I?' expression just now? It was absolutely hilarious."

Tiona, however, didn't seem to care at all, and instead said with a smile.

As Amazons, the two sisters, though not as uninhibited as other members of their kind, were still passionate and unrestrained, and their reaction to this matter was far less intense than that of other girls.

"Whether it was intentional or not, we can't just let this loss go, can we?"

The cat-woman Annacidi stood with her hands on her hips, her long, thin tail swaying impatiently behind her.

"Yes, we can let it go, but he also saw Lady Riveria. This matter absolutely cannot be left like this."

The red-haired human girl, Navi, angrily echoed.

"Exactly! And they treated Miss Alicia so roughly, just throwing her out like that, it was outrageous!"

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Lakota, a rabbit-girl with short green hair, also stood up for Alicia, her rabbit ears twitching.

"However—he's an amazing swimmer, as agile as a fish in the water, and none of us could catch him."

The human girl, Elfi, blushed and whispered.

The current that Fen Yu created when he swam past her still makes her shudder. Heaven knows if that man saw something he shouldn't have seen underwater.

"Lady Riveria, are you alright?"

Ignoring the discussion, Alicia quickly returned to Riveria's side and asked with concern.

After all, Fen Yu had just fallen almost directly in front of Riveria.

Riveria looked up at the still-roaring waterfall and suddenly burst out laughing: "Looks like next time I'll have to have someone guard the top too. I was careless; I didn't expect there to be a parachute drop."

"Lady Riveria, aren't you angry?"

Alicia asked in surprise, not expecting Riveria to still be in the mood for jokes.

"Yes, a little bit."

Riveria closed one eye and leaned lazily against the rock by the pool. "But he probably didn't do it on purpose. I can still tell that much."

"?! Even Lady Riveria is saying that? Are we just going to let him go like this?"

The other girls immediately felt indignant.

"Of course not," Riveria opened her eyes, a hint of a smile flashing in her emerald pupils. "Whether it was an accident or not, the fact remains that he took advantage of us. I will handle this personally. Until I've dealt with it, none of you are allowed to cause him any trouble in private, understand?"

"—Alright, since Lady Riveria has said so."

"Then... let's forgive him for now."

Hearing Riveria speak, the girls, though still somewhat unwilling, could only nod in agreement.

Indeed, if you think about it carefully, what kind of voyeur would choose to perform a "man falling from the sky" act from a waterfall that is more than ten meters high, and then accurately crash into a group of Lv.4, Lv.5, and Lv.6 adventurers and walk right into their trap?

This is outrageous! It's not like someone's a psychopath; it's more like a stupid idiot who can't see the light.

"Ryu, I really owe you a lot this time, otherwise I would have had a hard time getting away."

In the woods, Fenyu glanced back with lingering fear, worried that the fierce young women of the Loki Familia might actually catch up.

The thought of that hot spring, which was filled with "murderous intent," sent chills down his spine.

"you----"

Liu glanced at him with a strange expression, as if she was suppressing a laugh, yet also carrying a hint of warning. "Fine, I know you didn't mean it, but if something like this happens again, and you dare to disrespect that person, even I will never forgive you."

There was a subtle hint of respect in her words.

Fen Yu was on the verge of tears. "I never expected them to be taking a bath there. The sound of the waterfall was so loud that it completely drowned out their voices. It was purely an accident."

He now understands that sometimes too many benefits can lead to overnutrition and even death.

Fortunately, Riveria and Ais didn't make a move, and the Amazon sisters, Tione and Tiona, seemed to be just watching the show. Otherwise, escaping from a group of high-level adventurers would have been an incredibly difficult task.

As the crystal on the eighteenth-floor ceiling slowly dims its light, this underground paradise enters a tranquil "night."

Daphne and Cassandra, being experienced adventurers, volunteered to take the first half of the night watch.

Fen Yu stepped out of the tent and sat down by the campfire, the firelight reflecting off his face.

"Are you two settling in alright?"

He asked gently, "After all, you've switched to a new clan. As the leader, I need to check on how well you're adapting."

Daphne poked at the fire, then chuckled softly at the words, "Habit? It's more than just habit, Captain. The atmosphere in the Fukaros Familia is far better than that of the Apollo Familia."

She paused, as if organizing her thoughts: "I used to think that conflicts were inevitable for any kind of familia, whether it was the Loki familia or the Freya familia. But it's different here. Perhaps it's because there are fewer people, so there's less backstabbing and infighting among us. More importantly—"

Daphne's expression became somewhat subtle. "—The members of your clan are all better than I expected."

She thought for a moment, then added, "And the chief god, Lord Fucarus—he's not the kind of god who would cause trouble for his clan just for fun. How should I put it, he's more like—a mascot?"

"Hmm—" Cassandra next to her also expressed her opinion softly and hesitantly, "Everyone is fine, I—I feel at ease."

"That's good."

Fen Yu smiled with relief. "If you have any questions or need anything, feel free to contact me or Robin anytime. Okay, you guys keep watch for now, I'll take over the shift in the second half of the night."

After saying that, he got up and returned to his tent to rest for a while.

As night deepened, the stream flowed gently under the crystal-clear light of the moon.

Liu did not enter the tent, but sat alone on a rock by the stream, hugging her knees and gazing quietly at the water, like a melancholy statue.

She, along with the violet, the robin, and herself, were assigned to the same tent. With Ryu at level 4, they were able to handle most unexpected situations at night.

"Miss Ryu, can't you sleep?"

A soft voice sounded behind her, and the robin came over at some point and sat down beside her.

"Hmm, I'm thinking about something. You go and get some rest, don't worry about me."

Liu didn't turn around, her voice carrying a hint of detachment.

At this moment, she had shed her daytime competence and sharpness, appearing somewhat fragile.

"Miss Ryu, actually I'm quite good at singing." The robin blinked its lake-green eyes and smiled.

"Huh?" Liu was stunned, somewhat confused.

"So, let me sing you a song."

Before Liu could respond, the robin opened its beak, and a melodious and gentle tune flowed out like a stream under the moonlight.

Ryu was initially puzzled, wondering what the vice-captain of the Fukaros Familia wanted to do.

But soon, she was completely captivated by the beautiful singing.

This singing voice—it's from a completely different dimension from the disastrous performance of that cat-eared girl in my own tavern.

It is clear, warm, and so beautiful that it is intoxicating, as if it can smooth out all the wrinkles on your soul.

Unbeknownst to her, Liu forgot her past sorrows, her deep-seated hatred, and all the hardships in her life.

Ugliness, falsehood, and desolation.

The heavy shackles on his body, the shackles of "revenge," seemed to be loosening quietly.

She felt as if she had returned to that sunny afternoon, standing with Alexandra on the streets upholding the justice they believed in.

He returned to the days when he and Kaguya would bicker over a trivial matter, but quickly make up.

It took me back to the moment when Leila smiled mischievously as she taught him to play cards, back to the moment when he flirted with the goddess and savored the sweet treats that Maru had carefully prepared—

A warm tear slid down her cheek and dripped onto her knee.

But on her face was a long-lost, relieved smile.

Not far away, Daphne and Cassandra, who were keeping watch, also heard the song. They stopped talking at the same time, immersing themselves in it, as if recalling something beautiful, and a smile involuntarily appeared on their lips.

The song ended, but the lingering melody still resonated.

"Thank you, Miss Robin—such a beautiful song."

Ryu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice a little hoarse but full of sincere gratitude, "I have never heard such a beautiful song before. I'm sure even the gods would praise your singing."

"Thank you, Ms. Ryu, I'm very happy to receive your praise."

The robin gently took Ryu's hand in his, which was a little cold. "Although I don't know what Miss Ryu is carrying, no matter what, as long as you have courage and don't give up, there is always hope, and you will definitely be able to find peace and happiness."

"The road ahead is long, and I hope you can realize your dreams."

Liu stared blankly at the robin.

In that instant, in the robin's gentle yet firm eyes, she seemed to see the compassion of the goddess Astraea, the selfless kindness of Hill, and the fiery justice of Alexandra.

Then, she belatedly realized that the robin was holding her hand.

But I didn't feel any aversion or disgust, and I didn't subconsciously shake it off.

Following Alexie, Hill, and Burning Feather, a fourth person has appeared who can touch her without being rejected.