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

　Roy clicked on the panel, and a spatial fluctuation appeared. He and Ryu's bodies gradually disappeared.

　The two returned to their tent in Orario.

　Liu clicked her tongue in amazement, her gaze towards Roy growing increasingly curious. Could the other party be some kind of god, deliberately concealing his identity to play tricks on her? Although gods would be sent back to the heavens if they used their divine power, gods had lived for hundreds of millions of years, and their methods were wondrous and complex, so such a possibility could not be ruled out.

　"Miss Ryu, let's continue!"

　Roy was excited. It only took him an hour to kill Doma. He gets 600 attribute points per hour, so that's 14400 attribute points in 24 hours.

　At this terrifying pace, even if he were to raise all his attributes to SSS, he would quickly become a high-level adventurer. At that time, he would be able to beat the Loki Familia and kick the Freya Familia. Yesterday you ignored me, today I'll make you regret it!

　While you're at it, add the black dragon to your pet!

　Roy's voice was like a devil's whisper, full of allure, "The more monsters you defeat, the faster you can resurrect Alexie Rofer and the others..."

　Liu looked at the excited Roy with a hint of wariness and weariness in her eyes.

　"Da Ga, oral wah lu!"

Chapter 6 Roy's Best, Middle, and Worst Strategies

　Ryu's refusal left Roy dumbfounded.

　Liu said coldly, "I have my own things to do too. I can't keep hunting monsters for you forever. Don't forget, adventurers also have their own private time."

　Upon hearing this, Roy's heart sank. His dream of punching the Orario Familia and kicking the Black Dragon was gone.

　The cattle and horses we finally managed to catch are unwilling to work 996 or 007. This is outrageous and intolerable!

　Roy's mind raced. "You want to assassinate the adventurers of the Dark Familia?"

　"That's right!"

　Ryu wasn't surprised that Roy knew her plans; this mysterious boy seemed to know everything, and his wisdom was comparable to that of a god.

　"understood."

　Roy nodded. Ryu was only helping him fight monsters on a whim. It would be best if she could revive Alexie Rofer and the others. Revenge was still necessary.

　After a moment of contemplation, Roy gritted his teeth and stomped his foot. To prevent his henchmen from escaping, the Dark Familia, huh? I'll deal with you today!

　Roy asked, "What are you planning to do next? Kill someone? I might be able to give you some advice, after all, we're in the same boat."

　After hesitating for a few seconds, Ryu said, "I plan to ask Lady Astrea to leave Orario, and then assassinate the Dark Familia adventurers and related people."

　Ryu's face was cold and filled with murderous intent. Her mad fire of revenge might even burn innocent people. She did not want to tarnish the reputation of the righteous clan and let Lady Astrea see her like this.

　"really!"

　Roy thought to himself that after the annihilation of his entire clan, sixteen-year-old Ryu asked the goddess Astrea to leave Orario and became a beast of revenge. Because her assassination targets even included guild members, she was later blacklisted by the guild and a bounty of 8000 million falies was placed on her head.

　"That's it, don't stop me, or I'll kill you too!" Liu said coldly. Having only met for less than two hours, she couldn't possibly have any feelings for Roy. Anyone who stood in her way of revenge would die!

　"When did I say I was going to stop you?"

　"That's best!"

　Roy asked, "I just have a question. Orario is so big, and the Dark Familia has so many people. How long would it take you to complete your revenge? Miss Alexie Rofer is probably getting impatient in the Underworld."

　Liu remained silent.

　Roy remembered that it took Ryu three years to wipe out the remnants of the Dark Familia.

　As for why it's called a remnant, the main force of the Dark Faction was wiped out by Finn and his men from the Loki Familia in the past two years. Ryu's three years of hard-earned assassinations were actually just killing some LV.1 and LV.2 small fry.

　If it were an adventurer at level 5 or 6, Roy might not have said anything, since he couldn't fight city hall. But these trash Dark Families were blocking his path to leveling up, so how could he tolerate it?

　Roy said, "I'll help you. Efficiency is key. Let's take down the Dark Familia quickly, it'll benefit both of us!"

　Ryu's lips parted slightly. "Why are you helping me?"

　"Don't make me feel guilty, girl."

　Roy said that, in fact, resurrecting Alexie Rofer and the others was just an empty promise. He had no idea whether it could be done or not, while Ryu had genuinely helped him hunt down Doma.

　The equipment in the system is divided into two levels: low-level equipment corresponds to adventurers at levels 1 and 2, and high-level equipment corresponds to adventurers at levels 3 and 4. If you put it that way, it might make sense.

　Roy doesn't like owing anyone anything.

　Seeing that Roy was unwilling to reveal the reason, Ryu didn't press him for details. Instead, she became slightly interested in Roy's words, "Kill the Rudra Familia as soon as possible. Do you know how many of them there are? That's impossible!"

　Even at level 4, she was mentally prepared for a long period of assassination.

　"Never mind whether I can do it or not, just drink these two bottles of potion first," Roy said, tossing two bottles of low-level life potion to Ryu.

　Liu caught the two bottles of medicine, her brow furrowing. She hadn't even seen where Roy had taken the medicine from.

　Looking at the ruby-red liquid inside the bottle, and then at Roy, it turned out that the other party had already discovered that her injuries from the encounter with Zagnat had not fully recovered.

　After burying the belongings of her fellow clansmen on the eighteenth floor, she returned to the ground and collapsed in Roy's tent.

　“No, this is just a transaction. I won’t accept your things.” Ryu shook her head, appearing very stubborn on this point; she was unwilling to owe anyone anything.

　Roy said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense. If you want revenge, listen to me. You're prepared to use any means necessary to assassinate me, but you can't even accept two bottles of potion?"

　What are you being so stubborn about at this point? You threw all your principles to the winds when you slept in his bed, didn't you!

　This move had an immediate effect on Ryu. It was impossible for a sixteen-year-old LV.4 adventurer not to have some arrogance. Provoked by Roy, Ryu gripped the two bottles of potions tightly and glared at Roy through gritted teeth.

　Ryu uncorked the bottle and gulped down both vials of medicine as if he were drinking Roy's blood.

　The medicine was very effective.

　A faint emerald green light emanated from Liu's body, restoring 40% of her HP in 20 seconds. Her internal injuries healed at a visible speed.

　Liu's eyes widened in surprise. What a potent potion! It was comparable to a premium medicine worth 10,000 fali in a pharmacy, yet it was just casually tossed to her, and she swallowed it in one gulp.

　Roy was unaware of Ryu's thoughts; his mind was racing as he considered his revenge plan.

　There are several strategies, from best to worst, to help Ryū get revenge.

　The best strategy is to grind dungeons and level up to increase strength and then crush the Dark Familia. This is safe and secure, but it takes a long time. Ryu won't see short-term results, so he definitely won't be willing to do it.

　The worst option is assassination, which takes longer, is dangerous and unstable, and Ryu might even fail. Without a LV.4 henchman, Roy is even more unwilling.

　People like compromises, and Roy is no exception. The middle strategy is a bit more complicated and risky, but it can eliminate the opponent in a short time.

　Roy said meaningfully, "Go see your family's chief god first. Her clan was wiped out, and she lives alone in the mansion. The remaining clan members don't go back to see her. It's pitiful to think about."

　Liu bit her lower lip, biting harder and harder.

　Liu lowered her head and followed behind Roy.

　After crossing the main street and turning several corners, I unknowingly arrived at a corner of the northern district of Orario, where a white stone mansion stood—the Star Garden, the headquarters of the Astrea Familia.

　Looking at the mansion in front of her, Ryu instinctively wanted to back away and escape. She couldn't bear to step into this place filled with memories of Alicia and Kaguya.

　"I swear to the sword and wings of justice!"

　The oath of justice engraved on the plaque felt like a heavy mountain pressing down on Liu, making it hard for her to breathe and preventing her from raising her head.

　The dashing demeanor she displayed when she effortlessly defeated the Upper Moon demon Doma was completely gone. The blonde elf before her was now a scarred girl, her trembling hands clutching her body, her sky-blue eyes devoid of light.

　All of this was observed by Roy.

Chapter 7 Powerful System Equipment

　Roy didn't say anything comforting; it was useless to Ryu, who was currently preoccupied with revenge.

　Liu hesitated, while Roy took the lead, carelessly pushing open the door. "You can stay there if you want, but if I'm alone, I don't know what I might do to the noble and beautiful goddess."

　Seeing this, Liu's face turned cold. Ignoring everything else, she chased after him, saying, "If you dare to be disrespectful to Lady Astrea, I'll chop you up!"

　Roy chuckled and said, "Then you'd better stay close."

　Ryu felt a headache coming on. This person was mysterious, sometimes as steady as a rock, sometimes as cunning as a devil, and his flamboyant manner was off the charts. She couldn't figure out which side of him was real...

　The two entered the mansion, and the empty hall was indeed deserted and silent.

　The Astrea Familia has a total of 11 members, all of whom are female. There are nine Lv.4 members and two Lv.3 members. Except for Ryu, the others were killed by the newly born Zagnat in the dense forest canyon on the 30th floor.

　"Ryu?"

　The soft call was as clear and melodious as a lark's song, pleasing to the ear.

　Roy turned his head and saw a tall goddess in front of him. Her long brown hair cascaded down like a waterfall, exuding a faint fragrance. Her features were so perfect they were breathtaking. She had a small, delicate nose, a cherry-like, thin mouth, and blue eyes that shone like jewels.

　Wearing a blue and white evening gown that accentuated her stunning figure, she didn't appear seductive or alluring. Her beautiful face wore a calm and peaceful smile, exuding an elegant and noble air—truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

　The two large thunderbolts were the most eye-catching.

　Although Ryu's scale was not small, it paled in comparison to the goddess Astraea.

　Roy could swear on his life that the goddess before him was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in his entire life, without exception, as if she were created by the very essence of heaven and earth.

　"Lady Astraea!"

　Liu forced back her tears, kneeling on the ground with her smooth forehead pressed tightly against the earth.

　The goddess Astraea's gaze lingered between Ryu and Roy, and she vaguely understood something.

　There is a divine blood connection between the gods and their clan members. She was the first to know when her clan was wiped out.

　The goddess Astraea knelt down and gently stroked Ryu's little head.

　Soothed by Astraea, Ryu felt as if she had returned to her mother's embrace. Overwhelmed by exhaustion, she fell into a deep sleep.

　Astraea carefully moved Ryu's head onto her lap.

　Roy felt it was too dazzling; it was a lap pillow.

　Astraea looked up at Roy.

　Roy sat down cross-legged, aligning his gaze with the other person's, a negotiation skill ingrained in his very being.

　You cannot lie before the gods!

　Roy was very straightforward: "I am Roy. Ryu is abandoning her own justice to assassinate members of the Dark Familia and related personnel. I will help her take revenge."

　Astraea sighed softly, her gaze towards Ryu filled with pity and heartache. If Ryu were awake, she would never have shown such an expression.

　"What do you need me to do?"

　"Do you have money?"

　"How much?"

　“The more the merrier!”

　Astraea and Roy engaged in a question-and-answer session. It was impossible to feign compliance with the gods, so the negotiation proceeded unexpectedly quickly. Being free from the social niceties of his past life made Roy feel quite relaxed.

　Astraea gave Roy a deep look, as if she could see right through him. "Can you promise me that you won't hurt Ryu in any way?"

　"Of course!" Roy nodded emphatically. He was too busy taking care of such a useful henchman.

　The two stared at each other for a long time, but in the end, the goddess Astraea was defeated.

　"Wait for me for an hour."

　Astraea whispered, one hand going under Ryu's snow-white, perfect neck, the other under Ryu's legs, lifting Ryu up like a princess.

　The petite and delicate Ryu was curled up in Astraea's arms, fast asleep.

　Roy watched this magnificent scene, which shattered his impression of the gentle and virtuous goddess Astraea. Women are weak, but mothers are strong. With the entire clan wiped out, only this divine mother was left to take care of the elven girl.

　Astraea escorted Ryu back to her room and left the mansion alone, leaving Roy in the living room, completely unconcerned that Roy would harm the sleeping Ryu.

　In other words, he can't do it.

　Ryu only falls asleep when she's next to Astraea.

　Even the slightest approach from Roy would startle Ryu awake; that's the alertness of a high-level adventurer.

　Roy had just the time to take out the system reward.

　First came the Wind Chaser Boots, made of soft leather. Even the well-traveled Roy couldn't recognize what kind of animal leather they were, but they were surprisingly soft. They were decorated with a hurricane pattern, as if you were riding on a gale.

　"Magic props!"

　Roy recognized the details of the boots and looked surprised. In the world of DanMachi, weapons and armor made by blacksmiths are not the same as magical items.

　After an adventurer reaches LV.2, they may awaken a "development ability" that can become their side job.

　Blacksmiths are generally known for "forging".