In this chaotic world, it all started when they found an elf girl

　Tione has endured brutal battles since childhood, leveling up only when her stats are near their limit. Combined with her exceptional skills, her strength is not to be underestimated. While Roy could have defeated her at LV.3, he couldn't have achieved a one-hit kill. Only at LV.4, with her stats and Intuition, could she deliver a crushing blow. Between the Intuition skill and his level, Roy chose to reveal his level.

　It's only a matter of time.

　The commotion it caused was terrifying. The gods and adventurers in the arena jumped up as if their backsides were on fire, staring at Roy in disbelief. Their breathing became rapid, and their eyes were filled with shock.

　"hiss!"

　They almost thought they had misheard; the gods gasped sharply, their pupils dilating in shock.

　Yes, they should have expected it. Slaying the LV.6 mutated floor master is such an amazing feat that it's enough for an LV.5 adventurer to level up to LV.6! There's no reason why Roy can't level up to LV.4.

　But when this actually happened, it was still deeply shocking. All told, Roy had only been in Orario for less than a year and had received the favor.

　From LV.1 to LV.4, a three-level jump!!

　Miracle, miracle of the underworld!

　The gods stared at Roy in the arena with greedy, lustful eyes, as if they were eyeing a priceless treasure, wishing they could snatch it away themselves. "Roy, tell me your secret to rapid leveling, and I'll offer you a hundred million Fali!"

　"Get lost! Is Roy short of money? Roy, can we discuss the differences between male and female organs tonight?" Upon learning that Roy had reached LV.4, the gods instantly transformed into hungry wolves, charging from the audience to surround Roy with excited eyes and drooling. Some goddesses were even prepared to sacrifice their beauty to take the first blood of this miracle child.

　Through the gaps in the crowd, Tione could see Roy chatting and laughing with the gods, exuding an air of grandeur and immense power, as if he were the overlord who ruled the world.

　Surrounded by gods like a star being the moon.

　Unlike the previous adoration for her, this young man could drive the gods mad.

　Tiony's eyes trembled, her face flushed, and her heart pounded faster. She felt a surge of emotion she'd never experienced before—a feeling of being captivated. The Loki Familia wanted to congratulate Roy, but the gods kept them outside.

　Roy's popularity among the gods is terrifying.

　"Congratulations, the sprout of justice!" Finn looked at Roy not far away, his lips moved slightly, offering silent congratulations, while a flame of struggle ignited deep in his eyes.

　The same was true of the Loki Familia members behind them.

　A proud smile appeared on Riveria's beautiful face; it was her royal descendant.

　"What a terrifying young man," Grace remarked, noting that the boy's talent surpassed even Ais's.

　Bert the werewolf went straight to the dungeon.

　"Waaaaah, I'm not playing anymore!" Loki's mentality completely collapsed. She fled the arena in tears. The better Roy performed, the more she regretted it. An SSR card was gone just like that.

　Their deeds are already widely known.

　Every time they held a banquet, the gods would bring it up to mock Loki for missing the chance to win Roy's heart.

　Roy went to many Familias, but Loki's Familia was the most powerful and famous.

　Finn left one member to congratulate Roy, then left with the rest of the members.

　Roy's terrifyingly fast upgrade speed, and the addition of two promising new members to the Astrea Familia, rapidly expanding their strength, gave them an urgent sense of urgency.

　The Yangtze River flows on, with each wave pushing the previous one aside, only to be swept away by the tide. The Zeus and Hera Familia of yesteryear were the "previous waves," and they, along with the Freya Familia, were the "next waves," crushing each other. Now, they certainly don't want to become the "previous waves" crushed by the Roy and Astraea Families.

　The goal is a new dungeon expedition!

　Let's look at the other side.

　Tione was defeated by Roy in one move, and Tiona had no chance against LV.5 Ryu.

　Sensing the warlike gaze of a certain blonde beauty and the entangled gods, Roy quickly pulled Ryu, Tione, and Tiona away.

　The figures vanished swiftly, leaving the arena. The gods who had sealed their divine power could only watch their retreating figures, letting out regretful and reluctant cries. Roy and his group returned to the Star Court.

　A short while later, the goddess Astraea, Daphne, and Cassandra returned. With such a commotion, they naturally went to watch the show as well. The audience at the back was so crowded that Roy and Ryu didn't even notice them.

　"Mr. Roy, that's amazing!"

　Daphne and Cassandra surrounded Roy, their eyes filled with adoration. He had defeated Finn of Loki's Familia in a pinball game and then easily defeated Tione. They had witnessed it all; he was so cool.

　Roy smiled and reassured the two overly excited girls. Since they already knew the whole story, he saved himself the trouble of explaining and asked, "Lady Astraea, what do you think?"

　Astrea wore her usual gentle smile, her deep blue eyes fixed on the Amazonian twin sisters, Tione and Tiona.

　Tiony seemed a little nervous. After that battle, Roy had completely won her over, and she was afraid that the goddess wouldn't approve of them joining the Familia. Tiona, on the other hand, laughed carefree, her innocent smile instantly endearing her to everyone.

　“Sure, after all, it’s the child you chose,” Goddess Astraea said with a smile.

　"Great!"

　With a new member joining, Daphne and Cassandra hugged each other, making joyful noises.

　Tiony also breathed a sigh of relief.

　However, her gaze lingered between Roy and the goddess Astrea, and her keen senses made her feel something was amiss. What did she mean by "the child you chose"?

　That intangible intimacy, their conversations far exceeded those of an ordinary relationship.

　Only then did Tiony realize it.

　The gazes of Astraea, Ryu, Daphne, and Cassandra were all fixed on Roy. She seemed to understand something; there seemed to be quite a few opponents...

　The goddess Astraea led Tione and Tiona into her room to convert them to Christianity.

　Adventurers may have all sorts of personality flaws, but they will never lack decisiveness. When facing monsters, even a moment's hesitation can lead to death. After leaving the Kingdom of Dou, the two sisters took refuge under the wing of a neutral god. They helped the god earn money, and the god updated their stats in return. In fact, most familias have this kind of relationship; family-style familias like the Loki Familia and the Astrea Familia are extremely rare.

　To avoid being entangled by malicious deities, the two would leave their original familia periodically and join another neutral familia. Before coming to Orario, their previous god had already prepared for conversion to a different faith to improve their stats, so the conversion process went extremely smoothly. Tiona Silute and Tione Silute join the Astrea Familia!

Chapter 197 I'm the Boss

　Garden of Stars

　By the time they finished playing pinball, it was already dusk. After all that, night fell, and a bright moon hung in the sky, its light shining down.

　Adventurers possess physical and mental strength far surpassing that of ordinary people, especially with new members joining today. Everyone is incredibly excited and prepared to stay up all night. Daphne and Cassandra helped Tione and Tiona choose their rooms, familiarize them with the surroundings, and introduce them to the various facilities of the manor. Ryu collected and carefully arranged the belongings left behind by the former members of the Astrea Familia. With the people gone, displaying those things inevitably evoked a sense of melancholy and sadness.

　There were many empty rooms in the Garden of Stars, and Tiony and Tiona quickly chose their bedrooms.

　"Senior, senior, what is this?"

　"It's a magic stone refrigerator!"

　"Senior, senior, what is that?"

　"It's the guild's latest product, a magic stone air conditioner that regulates the temperature, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer!"

　Tiona, like a curious child, explored the manor, answering all her questions with ease, clearly enjoying being senior members of the familia. Although Tiona and Tione were of higher rank, seniority was certainly important within the familia.

　The simple-minded Tiona didn't care about any of that and dragged the two of them around, having a great time.

　Meanwhile, Tione was more focused on the other side, preparing a welcome dinner for the newlyweds. Roy was cooking, with Astraea and Ryu assisting. The three worked together seamlessly, often understanding each other's needs without needing to exchange words.

　The kitchen was so quiet that only the sounds of flames burning and boiling water could be heard, which made Tiony extremely envious.

　Roy, commanding the goddess and Ryu, displayed the demeanor of a great general, equally adept in the grand hall and the kitchen, further captivating Tiony and making her eyes sparkle with love. About an hour later, a lavish feast was prepared, laid out on the table. The Chinese dishes, with their enticing aromas and delicious colors, released a mesmerizing fragrance. Tiony and Tiona had never tasted anything like this before; they usually ate only black bread or simple roasted meat.

　"cheers!"

　The group first raised their glasses and clinked them together.

　Roy smiled and said, "Don't be shy, please have some."

　Tiona didn't mince words; she ate heartily, stuffing her little mouth full.

　Tione wished she could kick her embarrassing, silly sister away. The way the gods and adventurers looked at a country bumpkin made her very uncomfortable, and she was afraid of losing face in front of Roy, the chief god, and the members of her clan.

　But upon closer inspection, neither Roy, the goddess Astraea, nor Liu, Daphne, nor Cassandra showed the slightest hint of disdain. There's a saying that a clean plate is the highest praise for a chef, and Diona's hearty eating greatly pleased Roy, the chef, and Liu, the assistant chef. The goddess Astraea gently wiped Diona's mouth, radiating maternal tenderness.

　"Thank you! It's so delicious!"

　Tiona gave a mumbled thank you, then continued her battle, devouring the food like a whirlwind.

　Tiony watched this scene with a sense of familial warmth, her eyes stinging as if sand had gotten into them, and her heart filled with immense joy. Joining this clan was the right decision.

　After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became lively.

　Tiona had just finished a plate of poached chicken when she asked, "Speaking of which, who is the leader of our clan?"

　This unintentional question caused a sudden silence at the dinner table, and everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

　Tiona could sense something was off and cautiously asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

　"It's not your problem."

　Roy laughed and shook his head, "There's no leader at all!"

　After everyone explained, Tione and Tiona finally understood the complicated reasons: the previous annihilation of the Astrea Familia, and the subsequent recruitment of Daphne and Cassandra after Roy joined...

　"Then let's settle this matter today," Goddess Astraea said thoughtfully.

　The deity had spoken, and no one dared to disobey.

　Previously, with fewer people, it didn't matter; everyone discussed and followed the instructions of the higher-level adventurers.

　But as the number of members of the clan increases, a leader is needed. Without a leader, they are just a disorganized mess and will be defeated one by one. At the dinner table, everyone looked at each other.

　Daphne and Cassandra were immediately ruled out. The two timid girls shook their heads repeatedly, knowing they had no ability whatsoever to aspire to the position of leader.

　Tiony and Tiona are newcomers, too inexperienced, and lack the ability to compete, so it's impossible for them.

　Therefore, the only candidates for the leadership position are Ryu and Roy.

　All eyes lingered on the two of them.

　Ryu is the sole survivor of the previous generation of the clan, a Level 5 adventurer with both experience and strength! Roy is a world-renowned genius who has broken world records for leveling up and achieved astonishing feats, earning him the title of "Miracle of the Lower Realm" from the gods. Roy laughed and said, "Vote! I choose Miss Ryu. She has shed blood for the clan!"

　Liu's eyes dimmed. "I'm not suitable!"

　The two sides went back and forth, with the former having no interest in the position and the latter genuinely feeling that he was not suitable for it.

　Finally, even the goddess Astraea couldn't stand it anymore. "What a captain needs is wisdom and leadership, not powerful combat strength."... Ryu was speechless. Goddess, I suspect you're calling me brainless, but I have no proof.

　This one sentence practically sealed the deal.

　Roy is incredibly cunning, manipulating the Soma Familia and securing substantial funds for them. His numerous wise decisions have saved everyone. In terms of intelligence and ruthlessness, Ryūren can't even see Roy's shadow, which is why she feels unsuitable for the role. She's better suited as a vice-captain, restraining Roy when he goes too far.

　Compared to Liu, Roy has a huge advantage: Daphne, Cassandra, Tione, and Tiona were all personally recruited by him... strictly speaking, they are Roy's core team.

　Even if Ryu becomes the leader, in a real life-or-death situation, if Roy and Ryu issue orders at the same time, whose orders will they prioritize? Astraea has already figured this out.

　"Roy, can I ask you for a favor?"

　Astraea, Ryu, Tione, Tiona, Daphne, and Cassandra all looked at him at the same time.

　Roy's smile faded, and he said seriously, "We will obey the goddess's will!"

　Goddess Astraea smiled with satisfaction; when it came to serious matters, this young man would never be ambiguous.

　New members join, and a team leader is elected!

　With double the joy, the atmosphere in the hall became lively again, and the girls were happy for Roy.

　Roy celebrated with the girls, but his feelings were complicated. He was like one of the criminals who had been arrested and imprisoned, remorseful for the past, and wondering how he had gotten to this point. He had only wanted Ryu as a henchman before, but now he had trapped himself in the situation.

　They said three months, then another three months, then another three months, and in the end, he became the boss!

Chapter 198 The Last Night of Sleeping Together

　Having taken on the role of leader of the Astrea Familia, Roy felt a greater sense of responsibility.

　Seeing that Ryu's expression was not quite right, he knew that the other party was not dissatisfied, but was thinking of the former leader of the clan, Ryu's close friend, Alexie Rofer.

　The only thing we can do is let time heal the wounds, or perhaps resurrect the former members of our clan.

　Nearly a year has passed since they first met, and the boundaries of their relationship have become very blurred. Even if Roy were to propose abolishing the contract now, it is estimated that Ryu would not react much.

　The dead cannot be brought back to life.

　Perhaps at some point, Ryu had already accepted this outcome deep down.

　So throughout the past year, Ryu has hardly mentioned this matter to Roy, for fear of making things difficult for him.

　But Roy's mindset was different.

　In this world, you have to be trustworthy, not only to your enemies but also to your own people!

　Roy rubbed his temples. There were still two years left. He needed to get serious about reviving the previous generation of the Astrea Familia. The Shikon Jewel also had revival capabilities, but the problem was that it required the corpse of the deceased, or at the very least, complete ashes. Alyssa and the others had died in the dungeon, their bodies completely devoured by monsters.

　Therefore, the path of using the Shikon Jewel is not feasible.

　After the banquet, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.

　Although they wanted to continue celebrating, their exhausted bodies simply couldn't take it anymore, especially Tione and Tiona, who had come from afar, been entangled by the gods, and fought battle after battle with a whole bunch of adventurers.