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

　Perhaps this leads to a conclusion.

　Dungeon > Ordinary God!

　Roy's lips curled up slightly; he felt he was one step closer to the truth of the underground city.

　Compared to the locals of this world, Roy could make some inferences based on the myths from his previous life.

　Roy couldn't think of any other reason besides Gaia, the Earth Mother from mythology, to create such a vast and wondrous underground world and countless monsters. Even if it wasn't Gaia's doing, there must be some connection between them.

　That explains why the gods collectively fell silent.

　Given the nature of those lecherous individuals, who would openly admit to peeping at women bathing, it's impossible for them to be secretive or evasive about other matters.

　It is likely that some force or contract is binding them, preventing them from revealing the truth to the people.

　Thinking about it this way, his idea of ​​breaking through the underground city was indeed too "arrogant." That was the mother of all gods who created all things. According to the mythology of his previous life, even the great god Uranus was one of her children.

　Roy showed no sign of discouragement; the grander the goal, the more it fueled his fighting spirit.

　inside the room.

　Astraea lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, her rosy lips pouting.

　As a deity, one of her few roles in the mortal realm is to help children update their ability values.

　This ability, however, was of no use to Roy.

　Therefore, she had mixed feelings. She always felt like a useless god, watching her clan's children go further and further away, with no connection to her, like two parallel lines, which caused her a sense of loneliness.

　Once outside the room, Astraea returned to her usual self, a serene smile on her flawless face, her demeanor dignified and elegant.

Chapter 31 Training People

　The war game was two days later.

　Roy and Ryu did not continue the dungeon.

　Firstly, Roy's stats are already close to the limit of LV.1, and the rewards from normal dungeons are decreasing, so they can't provide him with more attribute points.

　Challenging high-difficulty dungeons carries uncontrollable risks. If something goes wrong before the war game even begins, dying before you've even started would be a laughing stock.

　So after recovering from his injuries, Roy chose another path: training in human combat!

　The instructor was undoubtedly an elven girl.

　After joining the Astrea Familia, Ms. Ryu's attitude towards Roy improved significantly; she no longer threatened to kill him at the drop of a hat as before.

　In the courtyard of the Star Garden, two figures flashed past quickly, constantly crossing paths, the crisp sound of weapons clashing vibrating in the air.

　It was Miss Ryu and Roy.

　The two were wielding training weapons, both of which were sharpened blades; adventurers aren't that delicate.

　Fighting humans is completely different from fighting monsters. Monsters have no intelligence; they only have the instinct to kill their enemies. Intelligent creatures, on the other hand, are cunning.

　To put it simply, if Roy slashes with his sword, the monster will run into it like a headless dodger, while the adventurer will dodge, block, counterattack, or even deliberately expose an opening to lure the enemy.

　In short, when fighting someone, unless you have overwhelming strength, you must be extremely careful. Your opponent might pull out a powerful magic sword or unleash some strange and unusual skill at any moment.

　"too naive!"

　Once Miss Ryu enters instructor mode, she becomes ruthless and cold-blooded. Although she won't use swords or knives, she will still use her fists and feet to strike Roy without mercy.

　With a LV.4 rating, it completely outclasses Roy.

　The force unleashed by that delicate little hand was like a mountain, sending Roy flying.

　Before long, Roy was beaten black and blue. Of course, this was Roy's request. He doesn't usually sweat, is he planning to bleed in battle?

　"How miserable!"

　Listening to the sounds in the courtyard, the Ganesha Familia members at the gate clicked their tongues. LV.4 versus LV.1, a battle with no suspense whatsoever, pure self-inflicted torture.

　Roy often brought them snacks and they got along well, but he was powerless to help them at this time.

　Roy experiences both pain and pleasure.

　With his ability value breaking through the limit and his skill awakened, he single-handedly wiped out an American squad. It's impossible for him not to feel a little proud and complacent. But Miss Liu directly smashed him down from the top of the clouds to the ground, making him realize that he is still a LV.1 newbie!

　Unless you reach LV.2, the treatment you receive in Orario is drastically different.

　There seem to be many adventurers in Orario, but more than half of them are actually struggling at LV.1.

　Only adventurers of LV.2 or higher can be called advanced adventurers, gain development abilities, receive titles bestowed by the gods, and become honored guests in any clan, able to join them at any time.

　On the other hand, under Ms. Ryu's fists, Roy's combat experience improved rapidly.

　About five hours later, Roy was completely exhausted and could no longer stand.

　Miss Liu said, "Let's take a rest."

　Roy sat on the ground, exhausted and paralyzed, his body covered in wounds and his face showing deep fatigue.

　Miss Liu frowned slightly.

　Sensing Miss Ryu's displeasure, Roy immediately straightened his back. She often reminded him that adventurers must always be vigilant! The more mentally exhausted one is, the more one should remember this, because enemies will also seize the opportunity to launch an attack at this time.

　Seeing this, Miss Liu left satisfied.

　Roy rubbed his aching lower back, shook his head and smiled. Under Miss Liu's Spartan-style training, his fighting instincts were almost ingrained in his bones.

　As evening fell, Remer, a guild nemesis, came over to check his eligibility to participate in the war game.

　When Remer saw the Sword of Justice and wings on Roy's back, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. At this time, someone was still standing with the Astrea Familia. He had to admit, it took a lot of courage.

　Remer said, "Okay, it's confirmed that there are two participants in the war game: Liu Liang and Roy."

　Roy asked with a grin, "How many people from the Rudrakhai clan are participating in the war game?"

　Ramel's lips twitched. This guy was shameless for asking him about inside information so openly.

　According to principle, he should not tell the other party, but since the principle itself (Uranus) has spoken up, in order not to affect the overall situation, and in consideration of the past merits of the Astrea Familia, he should give them some appropriate consideration.

　Roy knew this too; the other party would tell him!

　Ramel lowered his voice, "The number of Rudraksha members participating in the war game is one hundred and fifty-two!"

　"so little?"

　Roy and Miss Liu looked surprised; they had thought there were at least three hundred people on the other side.

　In Orario, where gambling, prostitution, and drugs are legal, it's not easy to learn good things, but it's easy to learn bad things. The number of people with dark hearts is beyond imagination, and these people are the new blood of the dark faction.

　And the attitude of those evil gods is the same: the more evil the nature, the more they like it; scumbags are everywhere, and they welcome all who come.

　The Dark Familia naturally has a very large number of members.

　Remer explained with a wry smile, "Because you raised the bounty, quite a few members of the Rudra Familia have been killed these days, including many LV.2 adventurers."

　Upon hearing this, the two understood.

　"Let them collect the bounty based on the number of people," Roy laughed, instantly halving their pressure. Those adventurers had made great contributions, and it would be inhumane not to give them a bounty. Only with give and take can business last.

　……

　Daedalus, the artificial maze.

　The last work of Daedalus, the craftsman who built the Tower of Babel a thousand years ago, which he never finished before his death, is a labyrinth similar to the underground city.

　It has now become the most important stronghold of the dark faction.

　In the deepest central hall, the stone emitted a faint glow, illuminating the surroundings.

　The walls of the hall were decorated with emblems that indicated the faction of the gods: a heart of iron and bronze, and a black single-winged emblem resembling the scythe of death.

　The Sanatos Clan!

　The man sitting on the stairs exuded a faint divine aura. Upon hearing the report, he said, "Playing war games in the dungeon? Hahaha, how interesting. Those guys on the surface always come up with something fun."

　The member of the Rudra family standing below said, "The Rudra family wants our help to transport some supplies."

　The entrance to the Tower of Babel's dungeon was blocked by the guild, preventing either of the two clans from entering in advance. However, the man-made labyrinth is another entrance to the dungeon!

　"Let them get lost. Over a hundred people are going after a little girl, and they're resorting to these petty tricks. It's despicable," Thanatos, the Grim Reaper, said disdainfully.

　Their strength and resources are on a completely different level from the Rudra Familia! Having gathered the remnants of the defeated dark factions during the Great Rebellion, the Thanatos Familia is teeming with adventurers at levels 3 and 4, and even boasts many powerful individuals at levels 5 and 6!

Chapter 32 Re-entering the Dungeon

　Two days passed quickly.

　On a bright and sunny day, the highly anticipated war game finally arrived, and all eyes in Orario were on the two clans.

　Roy checks equipment

　The Wind Chaser Boots have been used so many times that Roy himself has lost count. In addition, regular use also causes wear and tear, leaving them with only 29% durability.

　The most commonly used Murakami sword has a durability of 46%.

　The Mystic Ice Blade (Demon Sword) can be used once more.

　Giant Slayer (Greatsword): The larger the enemy, the higher the damage. Against ordinary humans, the damage drops to the level of the Muramasa Sword.

　All that's left are bottles and jars of potions, and his most important trump card, the Giant Summoning Card.

　Roy took a deep breath; success or failure hinged on this moment.

　When Roy, Miss Liu, and the goddess Astrea arrived at the entrance to the underground city of Babel, the surrounding area was packed with people, three or four layers deep.

　There were crowds of people who enjoyed excitement, adventurers who gambled away huge sums of money, and a small number of people who had received help from the Astrea Familia, all of whom looked worried.

　Due to the unique nature of this war game, the powerful Uranus and the guilds forbid the use of the "Divine Mirror," which would broadcast the entire city live. Neither the defeat of the righteous faction nor the mutual slaughter between the two sides could be shown, as it would have too great an impact on Orario.

　Everyone could only wait for the outcome on the surface.

　The adventurers around them were filled with regret. They had been in the dungeon before, and only learned about the war game after they reached the surface. It was too late to go back, and they had missed the chance to watch a good show.

　But on the other hand, even if they were allowed to stay inside, they might not be willing. The dark faction is like a mad dog, and might even bite back at them.

　Many of her fellow gods surrounded the goddess Astraea, asking, "Astroea, are you sure?"

　Astraea smiled gently. "I believe in my children."

　"children?"

　The gods nearby looked surprised; it seemed that only Hayate remained of the Astrea Familia.

　Could it be that they have powerful outside help? Yes, the Astrea Familia has good relations with many other Familias, so borrowing a few high-level adventurers shouldn't be a problem for now...

　When they saw Roy, he was quite handsome, but the gods didn't recognize him. After learning about his background, they were disappointed; he was only LV.1.

　They couldn't understand Astraea's thinking. How could a level 4+ level 1 person fight against hundreds of people?

　In reality, Roy and Liu were always acting mysteriously, and Astraea had no idea what they were up to. She only cooperated with them out of unconditional support and trust, allowing things to escalate to this point.

　It would be impossible for Astrea not to have any worries, but as a goddess, she could not waver or be confused in front of her children.

　Above the Tower of Babel.

　Freya, seated high on her throne, had a glint in her eyes. "You've arrived."

　“Ota, you must find it strange that I won’t let you help that child.” Freya picked up her wine glass and swirled the red wine inside.

　“No, everything is in accordance with the Goddess’s will!” Ota stood behind her like an iron tower.

　“I don’t dislike your submissive attitude.” Freya smiled, her face as perfect as if created by the heavens and earth, a sight that would instantly bewitch even a god.

　Freya smiled and said, "Don't forget, it was that child who suggested the war game!"

　Very few people noticed this; most people only saw the huge difference in numbers between the Astrea Familia and the Rudra Familia.

　Advanced adventurers don't lose their minds so easily. If they're not confident, they'll definitely choose methods like assassination, poisoning, or offering bounties.

　Instead of engaging in direct combat with the other side.

　"it's a pity."

　Freya murmured, "It's too conspicuous. Secretly using the fluctuations of the Divine Mirror will also be discovered by other gods. Being sent back to the Celestial Realm wouldn't be fun."

　"Ota, can you knock out all those boring gods?"

　"If you wish..."

　"forget it."