"Waiter, is it hot in the forest? Your ears are so red~"

"It's just that the night wind is a little cold..." Liu answered expressionlessly, but his fingertips unconsciously pinched the edge of the green cloak.

Lefiya was sipping her hot soup and nearly choked when she heard that. She put the bowl down in a panic, her cheeks flushing.

"Um, that! Mr. Hoshimi, Ryu-senpai! I, I didn't see anything!"

I saw everything!

As the night progressed, the chatter in the camp gradually died down.

Xingjian leaned against a tree trunk, gazing at the "starry sky" above. The dome of the maze park shimmered with the faint light of magic stones, like an inverted galaxy.

Ryu sat not far away, silently polishing Kaguya's double-leafed katana. The tips of her ears had returned to their usual snow-white color, but whenever Hoshimi's gaze passed by, her fingertips would still pause imperceptibly.

Raoul wrapped himself in a blanket and muttered softly:

"It's great to be young..."

An Qi flicked her tail in his face and said, "Sleep!"

The night breeze is gentle and the bonfire is crackling.

Adventurers' nights are always so peaceful and lively.

-

The next morning, Rivera Town.

As the sky brightened, the dome of the Maze Paradise was stained a soft amber by the morning light. The glow of the magic stone lamps had not yet completely faded, interweaving with the morning light into a hazy mist. The surface of the central lake was covered with tiny ripples, reflecting the outline of the gradually awakening town.

The camp of the Loki clan gradually became active.

Welf had packed his equipment and was sitting by the extinguished campfire. The cat girl Anqi stretched out her body, her cat ears twitched, and her tail was fluffy and raised, obviously she had recovered her spirits.

Raul rubbed his temples, his face turning pale.

Last night he had to suffer a lot because he bought fake wine from a cute little human girl.

Liu stood by the lake, her green hair swaying gently in the morning breeze, her eyes occasionally glancing at Xingjian, who was still sleeping soundly. It was not until Lefiya accidentally kicked over the kettle, with a loud splash, that Xingjian woke up from his sleep.

Because he successfully slept for eight hours last night, the skill [Synchronous Breathing] was successfully activated, and Xingjian's magic power increased by 2% again.

Just then, the sound of light footsteps was heard, accompanied by a faint scent of orchid.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting."

The voice was as gentle as water, with the coolness and softness unique to elves.

Everyone turned around and saw a dignified and beautiful elf woman walking slowly towards them.

Alysia Forrest, a Level 4 wizard, also known as "Garden of Purity", is an elder member of Loki's family, an elf, and a core member of the Second Army responsible for supporting the First Army.

He is an excellent wizard who can chant simultaneously. Not only can he control magic, but he is also very good at archery.

This elf lady has long orange-gold hair like the morning light, with slightly curled ends, shining softly in the morning light. Her face is delicate and gentle, and her golden eyes are like the morning sun, very dazzling, but with the tolerance and gentleness of an elder. Her skin is as white as snow, and her ears are slender, revealing the noble temperament unique to the elves.

She wore a pale pink, elven-style dress that swayed gracefully with her steps. A thin, silver-woven belt cinched her waist, accentuating her elegant curves. Her legs were accentuated by slim-fitting black tights, which made them appear straight and long. She wore a pair of brown boots embroidered with elven vine patterns, giving her a dignified yet adventurous look.

Alicia's existence is like an elf noble walking out of a classical oil painting, gentle, mature and full of charm.

"Senior Alicia!"

The Yamabuki-style elf Lefiya's eyes lit up and she immediately trotted over, her cheeks slightly flushed with excitement.

"Lefiya, have you been practicing your parallel chanting?"

Alicia smiled and touched her junior's head, her movements gentle, like an older sister taking care of her younger sister.

"I...I'm trying."

The Yamabuki-iro elf felt shy.

Then, Alicia said to Raul:

"The team has assembled. Next, we will gather at the entrance to the 18th floor at 8 pm."

eight pm--

This is the first time that the floor lord Goliath is resurrected.

"Well, the job of guarding Alysia is now up to you. Find the right opportunity for Miss Lefiya to release her attack magic and gain more high-level Goliath experience points."

Raul said with a thumbs up and a smile.

Alysia nodded in response, her eyes sweeping across the crowd. When she saw Xingjian, she paused slightly, her lips curling up gently. "Mr. Xingjian, it's our first meeting. I've heard of you a lot. I'm Alysia Forrest. I'm grateful for your guidance."

"Alysia, please give me some advice."

Hoshimi nodded politely in response, but she was keenly aware that when her eyes passed over Welf, her fingertips tightened imperceptibly for a moment.

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Chapter 65: Can the elves’ thousand-year-old archery skills surpass the best marksman in the universe?

As expected, Alicia of the Elf Clan still harbors hostility towards the Krozo Clan...

Xingjian sighed inwardly, of course he knew the reason.

The war unleashed by Krozo's Demonic Sword had affected the elven forests, leaving many elves displaced. Although Welf himself had nothing to do with that period, Alysia, as an elf deeply attached to tradition, found it difficult to let go of her prejudices anytime soon.

This kind of deep-rooted prejudice may be counterproductive if it is forced to be explained...

Therefore, Xingjian decided to remain silent for the time being.

Just as Alicia looked away, she caught sight of a figure out of the corner of her eye.

Not far behind Xingjian, an elf girl in a dark cloak stood still as a shadow. The breeze lifted a corner of her hood, revealing a pair of emerald eyes as sharp as blades.

【blast】?

Alicia's fingertips trembled slightly.

As a core member of Loki's Familia, she had experienced that dark period. At that time, the Astraea Familia held high the banner of justice and fought alongside Loki's Familia many times.

However, in a tragic expedition, all members of Astraea's family were wiped out, and the only surviving elf, Liu Liang, turned into a vengeful shadow.

In the name of [Gale], she used the most extreme means to eliminate all suspects who colluded with the dark faction, and eventually disappeared deep in the dark alleys of Orario.

Both the Loki clan and the Ganesha clan tacitly did not pursue her whereabouts...

But why is she here?

Alicia narrowed her eyes, trying to confirm the reality of the figure.

The "Gale" on the wanted poster clearly had dazzling golden hair, but at this moment—

Why did you dye this thing green?!

Is this some kind of camouflage strategy? Or are young elves these days so rebellious that even their hair color is unconventional?

Alicia stared at the eye-catching green hair, feeling a sense of absurdity in her heart.

Compared to the identity of a wanted criminal, this kind of aesthetic is even more difficult to understand!!!

"Alright everyone, I calculated that there are still twelve hours until the floor master Goliath is resurrected. There's still plenty of time, so why don't we go to Rivera Town? I asked around, and I heard there's an event going on in town today."

Hearing that there was an event, everyone's eyes were focused on Raul.

Lefiya said dazedly, "Activities? What activities?"

"It seems like some kind of competition... I'm not sure what it is, but it's better than just waiting. We should have some fun and relax before the battle~"

Raul chuckled, and Angie next to him agreed with the decision.

So, after everyone in the camp packed up simply, they headed towards the central square of Rivera Town.

Rivera Town was exceptionally bustling today, its streets thronged with adventurers and vendors, their shouts and laughter mingling. The central square was completely packed, and in the middle of the crowd, a simple shooting range had been constructed, lined with targets, each meticulously marked with ring counts.

"Shooting Contest! Hit the target and you'll win 500 million Faris! The rules are simple—any bow and arrow, throwing knife, slingshot, or magic bullet, as long as you can hit the target from a distance!"

An organizer wearing a wide-brimmed hat stood on the stage and announced loudly.

"Five million faris?!" Lefiya's eyes lit up, and she excitedly pulled on Alysia's sleeve. "Senior Alysia, isn't your archery skill amazing? Do you want to try it?"

Alicia smiled slightly, her fingers gently stroking the short bow at her waist. "Well, you can give it a try. If you win the prize, I'll treat everyone to a drink."

This elf girl, as a LV4 cadre of the Loki clan magician corps, is not only good at high-level chanting magic techniques with parallel chanting, but is also good at swordsmanship and archery. Like Liu, she is a versatile hexagonal warrior.

"OK!!"

Hearing Alicia's offer of a treat, the Loki family cheered. Lefiya clapped her hands excitedly, "As expected of Senior Alicia! I'm definitely looking forward to it!"

Raul rubbed his hands together and grinned, "Since there's free wine, we have to work harder!"

After finally arriving in Rivera Town, Raul was upset that he couldn't spend money because of his family's financial problems.

Now that I have the prize money from the competition, it is considered as additional funds, so I can spend it as a matter of course! !

The group walked towards the registration office with full confidence. The adventurers around them saw the clan emblems on their chests and began to whisper among themselves.

"Hey, isn't that someone from the Loki Familia?"

"That elf...could it be Alicia from the Pure Garden?"

"There's also [Cat Lady] Annakitti Otum and [Superhuman] Raul Nord! They're all Level 4, second-level adventurers!"

"Are they on an expedition?"

"should be!"

Adventurers above LV3 are already famous adventurers throughout Orario, not to mention the three LV4 adventurers, who immediately attracted the attention of adventurers in Rivera Town.

When Alicia walked to the registration counter, the host in charge of registration looked up and his expression changed instantly.

"Uh... adventurer, are you... Miss Alicia from the [Pure Garden] of Loki's family?" The host wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked softly.

Alicia nodded slightly: "Yes, I would like to sign up for the competition. Any questions?"

The host showed an awkward expression, then picked up the competition rules sheet and said softly, "I'm, I'm very sorry! This competition is only for LV1-LV2 adventurers... If a high-level adventurer like you participates, it would be a bit... uh... too disruptive..."

There was a sudden silence.

High-level adventurers have very high dexterity values. Dexterity is related to weapon proficiency and hit rate. With the strength of a LV4 second-level adventurer, he can completely crush these ordinary adventurers.

Alicia blinked, as if she had just remembered her level, and then she took back the registration form with some regret, "I almost forgot about this."

Raul sighed dejectedly.

"Alas... all that wasted joy. Does our team have any skilled archers? How about you, Lefiya? You're also an elf, so logically you should be particularly skilled with the bow and arrow. Why don't you sign up and give it a try?"

Lefiya shook her head, smiled bitterly, and waved her hands. "No, no, no! Miss Alicia and I are completely different. I actually know nothing about bows and arrows..."

The Yamabuki-colored elf looked at his own palms, and there were faint magical lights flickering on his fingertips.

There are traces of this. Lefiya left the Visen Forest early and, after arriving at the "school district", devoted herself to studying magic.

After all, who would still use traditional bows and arrows if they could just launch artillery fire directly?

Alysia frowned slightly upon hearing this, gently stroking the elven longbow on her back, her tone calm but firm: "The bow and arrow symbolizes the resonance between the elves and nature. We elves lived in the forest in our early years, relying on the skill of hunting animals with bows and arrows to survive. Even if it seems 'backward' in the dungeon, this tradition is worth passing on. As an elf, Lefiya, you should know this kind of thing——"

In Alicia's view, the bow and arrow is the elves' most primitive survival tool and a cultural belief. However, Lefiya has received modern magic education and pursues efficiency above all else.

An Qi smiled bitterly and consoled him, "That can't be helped. Rules are rules. High-level adventurers really aren't suited to participate in such a low-barrier competition. I was even thinking of asking Alicia to treat us."

Alicia looked at everyone's disappointed expressions and sighed softly: "I'm sorry for letting you all get away with it."

at this time--

Xingjian suddenly raised his hand: "Wait, I have a question."

The host was stunned: "Please speak?"

Xingjian pointed at himself and said, "I'm level 2, can I participate?"

The hostess looked at him carefully for a few seconds, confirmed the emblem of the Hoshimi Hephaestus family, and after looking him up and down, recognized his identity:

"Are you Mr. Wanji?"

"Ah."

The host girl looked at the human boss behind her. The man narrowed his eyes and looked at Xingjian. After a moment, he nodded in agreement:

"Mr. Wanji is indeed Level 2, and meets the requirements to participate. However, the registration fee is 10 Faris."

The rising star of the Hephaestus family has just reached level 2. This is something that many adventurers on the surface know. As for why the Hephaestus family is with the Loki family, that goes without saying.

Xingjian readily took out 100,000 faris and handed it over, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, Anqi suddenly realized and asked with wide eyes, "Wait, Mr. Xingjian, can you use a bow and arrow? I don't think I've ever seen you fight with a bow and arrow."

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