Dicuo, the mechanic from heaven

……

It's approaching evening.

Liu, who had just returned from shopping, stopped in front of a street notice board as he passed the central square.

"Al, upgraded..."

On the notice board.

The photo of the smiling boy was very popular, attracting girls around to stop and look at him.

Not only that, there is another "breaking news" next to it.

Ess Wallenstein of Loki's family has been upgraded to level 6.

The blonde girl's calm and beautiful face made Liu feel dazed for a moment, because...

Memories flashed through my mind.

A few years ago, I had fought against him and we were equally matched.

She is also the "rising star" that everyone in Orarie is looking forward to.

And now.

Have you been left far behind?

The elf girl lowered her eyes gloomily, and suddenly remembered, if Alyse, Kaguya, Leila, Nitz... if everyone was still there.

So now, is it connected to myself?

They should all be similar to Ai Si, already first-level adventurers who can stand on their own?

Astraea family.

In the city, he should be a well-known and important figure.

Just like Loki, Freya, and Ganesha...

As a powerful family, they protect Orario and the [justice] of everyone.

He clenched his fists silently.

What Liu felt was not some kind of unwillingness or other emotions, but... a kind of self-blame.

As the last surviving member of the clan.

It was only natural that he should become the leader of the Astralia clan, inherit his friend's vision, and continue on.

What does that count now?

Just as El said, the elf girl was just running away from the past.

I don't even know how I got back to the tavern.

Until nearly midnight.

The elf girl had finished get off work, had just finished taking a shower, and was about to go back to her room to sleep.

"Ryu, what happened today?"

The concerned voice of my good friend Xier came from the side.

"Why do you always look absent-minded?"

Those two stupid cats, Anya and Coco, are both saying that you didn't wait for that guy tonight, so you're so sad.

This can't be true?!

Thinking of this, Xier got a little angry!!

"nothing."

Liu just shook his head, and suddenly, for no apparent reason, asked his friend beside him.

"What do you think justice is?"

"Eh?!"

Why are you asking this suddenly?

Xier tilted her head slightly, not knowing how to answer, because... her answer would definitely be completely different from that of the children in the lower world.

So the girl could only play dumb.

"Why are you asking such a serious question, Ryu! How would I know..."

"That's right."

The elf girl showed an apologetic expression, thinking that her friend was just an ordinary girl who would definitely not think about such questions.

seem.

She seemed to be lost in memories of the past. In fact, she still didn't know how to answer the questions from the former "god".

What is justice?

I returned to my room alone and lay on the bed.

The night in late spring is sparkling, and the sky is filled with bright stars, gentle and dazzling.

In a distant place.

Is the goddess also looking at this gentle night?

Liu couldn't help but think, she suddenly stood up and wanted to send a letter to the other party.

I still don't understand what justice is.

Can I bear the noble justice of my friend now?

Now that I am so confused, can I go to the right place?

After so many years of doing nothing, I even tried desperately to forget everyone in the past——

Al said.

There is nothing wrong with being ordinary and escaping. If there really is an end, then your stopping at this moment is just a process of thinking.

Even just staying where you are is fine.

But I still always feel uneasy about it, even though everyone in the pub is very nice.

But if it continues like this.

One day, I will be unable to face my former friends, and the world that we once risked our lives to protect.

and so……

【——

I think.

If one day, I can start taking steps, move forward firmly, and continue to pursue justice.

Then I will definitely go to see you.

Swear by the sword and wings of justice—

To.

The goddess of stars and justice, Lady Astraea.】

83

Chapter 83: Cooperation and Allies

Deep in the dungeon.

It is full of sticky vines, like the cave inside a giant beast.

The black-robed god once again came before the red-haired woman named Rivis.

"There was a slight incident during the previous operation... That fellow from Demeter's family was no ordinary adventurer. The goddess has hidden his information."

"Oh~"

Rivis ate the magic stone, seemingly not caring much about it.

"How are the preparations for those things going?! We must move up the plan now."

"Of course we have everything. The question is whether you can feed the children."

"This is not your concern. Just send everything over."

The black-robed god spoke in a muffled voice and continued.

"How are you guys doing here?"

He was referring to the expedition of Loki's Families. In Orarie today, besides the legend of the young man who was like a savior on the 18th floor, there was also the news that Loki's Families had arrived on the 59th floor.

And within the guild.

There is also information that he encountered an "unknown monster".

"Everything is fine, nothing happened on our end."

Ruiweisi's plain words made the black-robed god feel a little disgusted. He remained silent, glanced at the woman, and finally turned and left with a cold snort.

Until the other party leaves.

The woman suddenly spoke to the man hiding deep on the other side.

"I say, there's no need to cooperate with them. Our goal has been achieved anyway."

[Find Aaliyah].

This is the highest mission given to them by that existence.

And now, it's done.

"Are you sure, Revise, that Ais is Aaliyah?"

"I am sure."

During the expedition of Loki's family, Revis saw the figure of the girl who was always fighting on the front line. She even disguised herself and followed her all the way to the 18th floor, observing her closely.

"She is Aaliyah."

Wo: "Then things will be easy."

The white-haired man, also shrouded in robes, shrugged and spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Loki's clan had already reached the 59th floor. Although they retreated, they will definitely continue their expedition. They have already seen that person's clone..."

"you sure?"

"Of course, we just need to wait quietly, and Aaliyah will take the initiative to find Him."

"We don't have to worry about those guys anymore?"

"Those guys" of course refers to the black-robed gods just now. The purpose of cooperating with them was to find Aaliyah. It was not convenient for them to go to the ground (Olario) to move around, so they could only seek companions.

But now, it seems that it is no longer necessary.

"Well... that's about right. What's going on over there is none of our business anymore."

The white-haired man shrugged, looking like he was "selling out his teammates" but didn't care at all.

even.

So that He can see Aaliyah faster.

The white-haired man thought that maybe he should deliberately expose the "companion" who had just left, so that the adventurers on the ground would notice this matter earlier, start an investigation, and track them down here.

Then, bring Arya to Him...

……

In the Ishtar clan’s headquarters, deep inside the Goddess’s Palace, there is a secret room.

The black-robed god was "persuading her with emotion and reason" to the beautiful goddess who was lazily lying on the velvet sofa.

"Ishtar, we need to start planning ahead. Where are your allies? Also, we need a lot of magic stones..."

"Magic stone?"