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"Come back to the point..."

Finn tapped the tactical board lightly with his fingertips and turned his gaze to the secondary training ground on the other side. There, Tione was forcing Angel back with a fierce whip kick, while the cat girl dodged and counterattacked with her nimble body. The battle between the two was equally fierce.

The leader of the Dwarf Tribe retracted his gaze and turned serious: "Livilia, Grace, what do you think?"

"According to this momentum, the expedition can be brought forward."

Livilia glanced sideways, her emerald eyes narrowed slightly:

"You mean... you're planning to challenge the Lone King of the Labyrinth on the 49th floor, the Evil Eye Demon Lord Balor?"

"Yeah." Finn nodded, his eyes sharp. "We always managed to get around him before, but this time... I want to use everyone's high morale to try and defeat him."

Evil Eye Demon King. Barol (LV7)——[Title: Evil Eye King of Disaster]

Basic Information:

Potential ability value: LV7 (but actual combat difficulty is close to LV8)

Habitat: Dungeon Floor 49 (Maze King-level monster)

characteristic:

A giant one-eyed monster covered in a hard shell with an "evil eye" at its core.

Its size far exceeds that of an ordinary monster, and its mere presence is enough to shake the entire floor.

Its defense is extremely high, and conventional attacks are difficult to be effective. Weak points (evil eye or joints) must be targeted to break through.

The basic durability reaches LV8, and even a full-strength attack from a first-level adventurer cannot easily defeat it.

special power:

【Devil Eye of Direct Death】

Balor's evil eye is usually closed, but once opened, it can release devastating high-energy rays.

The damage range is extremely large (once destroyed half a floor in one blow).

A hit means death. Even a first-level adventurer will be instantly evaporated if exposed.

【Monster Summon】

Similar to the Bone King Udaeus on the 37th floor, Balor can summon the LV4 goat-headed demon Fomor to assist in battle.

Not only are these demons numerous, they will also cooperate with Barol's attacks to block the retreat, making the battle difficult to the point of LV8.

At present, according to the information held by the entire guild, even the strongest "Wild Boar Warrior" in the city, Level 7 fierce man Ota, was unable to successfully defeat him alone.

(① A solo expedition can't just focus on winning. You have to consider the extent of injuries, item loss, and whether you can return from the deep alone. Refer to the third anniversary Finn's ability to cross levels. Ota's beast transformation ability can reach level 8 in 4 seconds, but this skill with side effects cannot be kept on all the time. A major feature of the floor master is that his health bar is thick, so he can fight for a long time. At present, it can only be seen that Ota cannot be defeated by a solo expedition. If someone comes to help, the result is unknown.

Original text: "Fighting the Floor Master is like a battle against one's own stamina. The enemy possesses a massive body that is impervious to even minor attacks, and a vitality that knows no fatigue. Even with the crucial firepower of a magician, it's impossible to defeat such an opponent quickly. Unless the adventurers' levels are significantly higher than his, no matter how you plan your tactics, it will easily become a protracted battle."

Freya once said that failing to defeat Barol was a bitter memory for Ota, and that as long as he could avenge that shame, he could advance to Level 8, but the prerequisite was that the rest of Freya's family were willing to support Ota...)

In the past, the strategy of the Loki clan had always been to bypass it, because Balor lived in the wilderness and was not a must-go. But this time...

Finn stood up, his deep blue eyes sweeping across the fiercely fighting Ais and Tiona in the arena, then passing by Lefiya who was practicing magic, and finally landing on Tione who was sparring with Angie in the distance, before he slowly spoke:

"I've been pondering a serious problem. Every time we venture onto the 49th floor, we choose to bypass Balor (like Udaeus, you don't need to succeed in the challenge to advance to the next floor), but this strategy has fatal flaws."

"Imagine returning from our expedition to the deeper levels, exhausted and depleted of supplies, only to be ambushed by Balor on our way..."

Grace took a sip of his wine, a solemn expression on his rugged face. "Even at full strength, challenging Baror would be a struggle. In that state... even for us, our survival rate wouldn't exceed 30%, and we'd most likely be wiped out."

Livilia pondered for a moment. "You mean, we should take advantage of the high morale now and defeat them in one fell swoop?"

"That's right. Instead of passively waiting for a crisis, why not take the initiative now while we're at our best and most motivated?"

Finn looked at everyone with a smile and continued:

"As long as we succeed once, we won't have to worry about Baror's threat for at least half a year."

Grace slammed the cracked barrel to the ground, letting out a roar of laughter as the wine splashed everywhere. "Haha! Great! I've been wanting to meet that one-eyed monster for a long time! Finally, we can have a good fight!"

Livilia nodded, gracefully smoothing her long green hair. "Then let's put it on the agenda. Let me think about it. Two months should be about the time for a joint expedition with the Hephaestus Familia. If that child is willing to join us, perhaps it could bring unexpected tactical changes to our team."

"That's true."

Finn's eyes gleamed with wisdom. "I'm really looking forward to the large-scale expedition in two months."

………………

At the top of the Tower of Babel shrouded in night, the Temple of Freya was coated in a layer of silver light by the moonlight, and the crystal dome reflected the starlight, making the entire temple look like a dream.

Freya leaned against the throne, her long silver-purple hair falling like flowing water, her slender fingers gently holding the crystal glass, the scarlet wine in the glass reflecting her slightly narrowed eyes.

The pair of [Eyes of Beauty] that can see through the essence of the soul are now gazing somewhere in the distance.

"Ah~"

Freya let out a moan that was almost a sigh, her long fingers unconsciously brushing against her lips.

She had never seen such a magical soul.

It is not the soul of a warrior that has been tempered by thousands of trials and tribulations, nor is it the soul of a wise man who is well-read in poetry and books, but a pure, uncarved, primitive light, like a sacred light from a different dimension.

"Interesting..." Freya licked the wine off her fingertips, a dangerous curve at the corner of her lips, "So interesting..."

Below her seat, a blond man was kneeling on one knee. He wore gold-rimmed glasses and his handsome face was as flawless as a sculpture.

[Magic Wand of the White Demon] Hedin Selland, a core member of Freya's family, a Lv. 6 wizard, is known as the [White and Black Knight] together with Hegni Ragnar.

As the commander of Freya's clan, he possesses command and strategic abilities that are no less than Finn's, and possesses greater mental strength, magic control, and magic range than Riveria. In some ways, he is the strongest wizard in Orario.

Although he is a rearguard magician, he also possesses combat skills sufficient to be a vanguard. Coupled with rare super short magic and parallel chanting, he can be said to be an almighty magic swordsman.

"According to our investigation, Hoshimi, a new member of Hephaestus's family, did indeed defeat the tree dragon on the 24th floor alone."

Hedin's voice was calm and restrained, but his eyes behind his glasses flickered slightly. "More notably, he displayed exceptional swordsmanship and additional magic in battle. According to previous records... this has never been seen before..."

"Aah~"

Freya's sudden gasp interrupted the report. Hedin looked up and saw the goddess stroking his collarbone with her fingertips, an almost intoxicated blush on her face.

"Lady Freya?"

"continue."

The goddess waved her hand lazily, but her gaze never retracted from the distance, "I'm listening~"

Hedin paused and continued, "The guild has promoted it to Level 3, setting a record for the fastest time in Orario."

"Thank you for your hard work, Hedin~"

Freya's voice was as sweet as honey. She finally turned her gaze to her followers, a dangerous light flashing in her violet pupils.

"It's all for Lady Freya."

Hedin bowed his head, his golden hair falling to hide his subtle expression.

(Why... is the goddess so obsessed with that boy?)

(Even surpassing all the first-level adventurers in the clan...)

(What is so special about that soul...?)

"Are you confused, Hedin?"

Freya suddenly leaned over, and her breath with the aroma of wine brushed past the blond man's ears. Hedin's body tensed instantly. In front of the goddess of beauty, no thoughts could be hidden.

"I dare not." Hedin maintained a perfect kneeling posture. "Your decisions are always correct and lead us forward. All our confusion... stems from our failure to understand your oracle."

Freya chuckled softly, her violet eyes once again gazing at the magical blue-white soul. She couldn't help but hug her shoulders tightly, her voice trembling with excitement, "It becomes more beautiful every time I look at it... This purity, this passion... I really want to... have it for myself right now..."

Hedin lowered his head in silence.

At this moment he finally understood - it was not infatuation, but hunger.

His goddess is facing a brilliant and magical soul...

Salivation.

………………

The moonlight outside the window shone down, and the legends of "the new monster from the Hephaestus family" and "the dragon-slaying boy" spread throughout the streets of Orario all day long.

Children in the alleys imitated his battles, and bards in the taverns had begun to compose new heroic epics.

At this moment, all the adventurers in Orario realized that—

A new era is coming.

Chapter 97 Chloe: Did you call everyone out just for something like this?

The morning mist hadn't yet dissipated, and the cobblestone streets of the Orarie East district were shimmering with moisture. The wooden sign for "Hostes of Abundance" swayed gently in the breeze, and the wind chimes hanging under the porch chimed sweetly.

On the training ground in the backyard, the crisp sound of metal clashing broke the morning tranquility.

"Hah!" Anya rushed forward, and the golden spear stabbed out like a poisonous snake. The tip of the spear drew a sharp silver line in the air. Her amber cat eyes stared at the black-haired boy opposite, and her tail was stretched straight because of concentration.

Xing Jian dodged sideways, and the famous sword [Dian Guang Wan] left a blue afterimage in the morning light. The moment the blade collided with the gun barrel, the sparks illuminated his calm black eyes.

"Anyah, your thrust was blocked again, meow!"

Chloe sat on the wall, swinging her legs, having already eaten most of the honey bread in her hand.

"Shut up! And your cat personality conflicts with mine, meow! And with your quirky mouth, it's impossible to tell who's talking, meow!"

Anya made a beautiful comeback and retreated, stomping her golden spear heavily on the ground, stirring up a circle of dust.

Chloe stuck out her tongue.

"But Anya, you're also using meow~"

"I want you to take care of meow!"

Anya turned to Xingjian angrily, her amber pupils shrinking into thin lines in the morning light, "Xingjian, are you really only a LV3 meow?"

The cat-woman wiped the sweat from her forehead and spun her spear in a beautiful pattern. "Honestly, this is the first time I've felt so helpless against a Level 3 adventurer, meow..."

Lunova stood by with her hands on her hips, looking a little helpless as she said, "After all, when Xingjian was at level 2, he challenged a tree dragon alone and won. To be honest... even I probably couldn't defeat a tree dragon alone."

There was a hint of self-mockery in Lunova's calm tone.

Although she is already a veteran LV4, facing a dragon monster, Lunova is still not sure that she can defeat this powerful monster.

Xingjian subconsciously touched the electric pill at his waist, and the blue ribbon wrapped around the hilt fluttered in the wind.

To be honest, if Xingjian had not been able to connect with Liu's mind and trigger the [Resonance] of the skill [Fate Gravity], share Liu's magic [Asteria. Memoirs], and trigger Alysse's additional fire magic and adverse luck to draw the Swordsman Set, I am afraid that Xingjian would not be a match for the potential ability LV4 Shulong.

The best tactic to deal with tree dragons is fire attack.

There is no fire magic or other moves to deal with it. The toughness of the tree dragon's vine armor is no less than that of Goliath in [Attack on Titan].

Anya suddenly thrust her golden spear into the ground and put her hands on her hips. "No, no! If this continues, we seniors will be surpassed by the good-for-nothing elf and her child husband, meow!"

Ryu, who was wiping a wine glass in the shop, looked up as if sensing something.

Lunova and Chloe nodded silently in response to Anya's statement.

Although Xingjian is still adapting to his LV3 abilities, with his terrifying growth rate, he will probably be able to compete with those at LV4 soon.

And that "useless elf" Liu who they once teased...

——He is already a true LV5 first-level adventurer.

Level one and level two are simply two different dimensions.

During the last sparring match, Anya, Lunova, Chloe and Hoshimi attacked together, but they could hardly touch the corner of Liu's clothes.

"Ryu has now been officially hired by the guild, and the wanted order has been revoked." Chloe smiled devilishly, "Unlike some people who are still working as bounty hunters."

"Stop talking nonsense! Isn't someone also a boring assassin?"

Lunova began to retort.

"Hmph, it's decided, meow! I'll start training harder from today! I hope I can reach level 5 soon."

Chloe said with high morale.

Only when [Black Fist] and [Black Cat] shed the titles of bounty hunters and assassins as soon as possible can they become legitimate tavern waiters!

"jingle--"

The tavern doorbell rang crisply, and suddenly there was a soft ring from the front hall. Xier put down the tableware she was setting, and her gray hair fell on her white apron like flowing moonlight.

"welcome--"