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

　Tier: Epic

　Description: After drinking, within one minute, one can freely unleash all magic without expending mental energy or chanting, and its power will increase by 50%! Name: Ghost Poison Potion (Gas Type)

　Tier: Epic

　Description: Upon use, any adventurer within a 5-kilometer radius who is LV.5 and has abnormal resistance below G level will be poisoned and killed. Use with caution. Name: Nine Dragons Staff

　Tier: Epic

　Special Effect (Staff): Increases the power of magic and reduces mental energy consumption.

　Special Effect (Magic Sword): Can release three types of dragon flames: the undying azure flame, the red mist flame that negates magic, and the frost flame that causes frostbite.

　The panel kept popping up with a dazzling array of rewards, making Roy's eyes dazzled. It truly lived up to its reputation as a golden treasure chest, guaranteeing at least one legendary item. The effects of the Enlightenment Fruit were simple and straightforward.

　After consuming it, he could learn whatever he wanted: the sacred script used by the gods, alchemy, all kinds of knowledge, swordsmanship honed to perfection, and so on. Although the Earth Demon Sword was epic-level, Roy felt it was already extremely close to legendary-level.

　Comparing its attributes to the Elven Holy Sword reveals a key difference: because it doesn't utilize the bloodline of the Elven royal family, it boasts greater versatility. The Nine Dragons Staff is similar, combining the functions of a staff and a magic sword, making it a top-tier epic-level equipment.

　There were also two epic-level potions. Roy couldn't help but click his tongue when he saw the descriptions.

　That's incredible!

　If he had had this Infinite Power Potion before, he wouldn't have needed to play those fancy tricks with the mutated Amphispina; he could have just used Ryu's Wind of Light.

　Without needing to chant or expend mental energy, millions of emerald green orbs bombarded the LV.6 mutated Amphispina, reducing it to ashes. A gaseous form of ghost poison...

　Anyone below LV.5 must die!

　Roy laughed. How many LV5 adventurers could Orario possibly have? This bottle of poison was tantamount to indiscriminate slaughter.

　However, what attracted Roy the most was the doll summoning card, an item whose level could not be determined.

　This kind of item generally has a very high potential, but its lower limit is also very low; it all depends on how it's used.

　Roy stared at the card.

　Several character interfaces immediately popped up, all of which were adventurers or monsters he had defeated before.

　Goliath, Hyacinthus, Kibu Muzan, ordinary Amphispina, fairy soldier, mutated Amphispina, Eren, Hedin... Roy's gaze was fixed on the last figure, and his breathing became slightly more rapid.

　Ota!

Chapter 177 Goddess Sleeps With You

　The character selection screen displayed on the card features a tall, imposing, and expressionless burly man.

　Who else could it be but the "fierce warrior" Otta!

　Roy laughed.

　When he was dealing with Freya's Familia, he unexpectedly gained this Puppet Summoning Card, which allows him to summon that dead pig Otta as a puppet. This means he can use this LV.7 henchman three times.

　Orario, as long as she doesn't face Orario herself, is an invincible trump card.

　Whoever I want can be instantly killed!

　In a sense, this doll summoning card is the most valuable item in the Golden Treasure Chest.

　"hiss!"

　The unexpected surprise made Roy grin, but the corner of his mouth tugged at his wound, sending a sharp pain through his brain, and he couldn't help but gasp. Hearing the noise, the door slowly opened.

　The goddess Astraea walked in, dressed in a blue and white nightgown. The loose clothing could not hide her tall and graceful figure. Her long brown hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her blue eyes shone like jewels.

　Upon seeing Roy awaken, Goddess Astraea's face lit up with joy, and her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

　Despite the excruciating pain, Roy forced a smile and greeted her, "Goddess, are you alright?"

　"Yes, I'm fine."

　Knowing Roy disliked heavy atmospheres, Astraea didn't mention what had happened before. A calm and peaceful smile graced her beautiful face as she sat on the chair by the bed, silently watching him.

　Roy felt a little uneasy under Roy's gaze. "What are you looking at? Why don't you come up and sleep with me!"

　Roy was just saying it casually, but the goddess really did put it into action, bending over like a cute little kitten, and quietly climbing onto the bed.

　Roy's eyes widened. "Are you serious?"

　Goddess Astraea lay beside Roy, her soft body reclining on her side, her snow-white arm supporting her small head, her deep blue eyes carrying a hint of a smile, reflecting Roy's handsome face.

　Correspondingly, Astraea's flawless features—her cherry-like, thin, rosy lips and delicate, exquisite nose—were almost within reach. Her breath, fragrant and alluring, gently caressed Roy's face.

　There were also two clumps of milky white snowflakes.

　Roy's eyes were bloodshot. What was blinding him? Was he using this to test his clan members?

　At this moment, Roy wished he could transform into a big bad wolf and devour the little white rabbit in front of him.

　But with his severely injured body, unable to move even a finger, he was utterly powerless, and the burning passion within him gradually subsided, entering a state of sage-like tranquility. In the quiet room, the two could feel each other's breathing and heartbeats, as if they had returned to that small cave in the thirtieth level of the dense forest canyon. Astraea said softly, "Offending the Ikelos Familia, all for the sake of those children, wasn't it?"

　"That's it."

　Roy gave an ambiguous answer.

　He delivered the final blow, but without Reed, Rey, and Guros—three LV.5s—and a large group of heretics holding back the mutated Anfispina, he wouldn't have had the chance to retaliate with blood for blood.

　The incident stemmed from saving Marie, which offended the Familia of Ikelos. However, thanks to the help of the heretics, they found a glimmer of hope in the dense forest canyon. The situation is complex and difficult to unravel.

　Astraea whispered, "Go to sleep."

　Under Astraea's motherly comfort, Roy felt a strong wave of drowsiness wash over him.

　Astraea's delicate body exuded a faint fragrance, the orchid perfume he had given her, which had the effect of enhancing mental strength. In addition, there was a pleasant scent surrounding his nose.

　Roy's body, which felt like it was falling apart, could barely feel the excruciating pain that had been surging through it. He closed his eyes and drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep. The next day.

　When Roy woke up, the goddess Astraea, who had been sleeping beside him, had disappeared. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful, but the lingering fragrance in the air proved that the two of them had indeed slept together the night before.

　Sleeping with a goddess has remarkable therapeutic effects.

　Roy felt that the pain in his body had lessened considerably.

　Unable to move for a week, Roy, a seriously injured man, was cared for by his family members in turns.

　Today is Miss Ryu's turn.

　The beautiful elven girl cautiously entered, tidying up the bandages and medicine that had been changed in the room, her head lowered, not daring to look at Roy. How could Roy not understand that guilt and remorse were likely to overwhelm the elven girl before him?

　The initial debt of 60 million Fali already filled Ryu with immense guilt, and this time she almost faced being sent back to Heaven by the goddess Astraea, or even death. Ryu probably even contemplated suicide to atone for her sins.

　But that happened too suddenly.

　With the Ikelos Familia and other monsters diverting everyone's attention, even the three leaders of the Loki Familia at level 6 couldn't react in time, let alone Ryu.

　"Ms. Liu?"

　"Feel sorry!"

　Roy had barely opened his mouth when he received a low apology, which the elven girl shrugged off like an ostrich.

　Roy sighed. "No one expected that accident to happen, and the fact remains that both Astrea and I survived." "That's just a matter of outcome..."

　His sky-blue eyes were dull and lifeless.

　Roy's severe injuries, now severe enough to prove he'd fallen to the thirtieth floor, a floor he'd never reached before, are the best proof of that.

　Every step was like walking a tightrope; a single misstep could cost them their lives. The desperate situation they faced was due to her foolish negligence and carelessness. "I don't care what you say, just get rid of that useless elf act. Do you expect me, a seriously injured person, to comfort you?" Roy said irritably.

　Seeing the once dashing elf girl looking so dejected, her long, pointed ears drooping, nearly made Roy faint with anger, his whole body aching. A useless elf?

　Upon hearing the word, Ryu reacted as if provoked, glaring at Roy, her teeth grinding together as if she wanted to tear a piece of flesh from the boy. But at least she wasn't as dejected as before.

　A hint of a smile flashed in Roy's eyes, then his expression turned serious. "Miss Ryu, do me a favor!"

　"what?"

　Liu turned her head away and snorted coldly.

　Roy's mind stirred, and he retrieved a system item. The Earth Demon Sword appeared out of thin air and fell to the ground with a "clang." It was an amber-colored short sword.

　Liu's pupils contracted; she hadn't even seen how the sword had appeared.

　Roy explained, "This magic sword is indestructible and can affect the terrain. Take this magic sword, hide your identity, and go to the eighteenth level to search... Deep in the bottom layer, there will probably be someone digging a hole."

　The Demon Sword, the Eighteenth Floor, the Man Digging the Hole…

　"What do you want to do?" Liu was increasingly confused. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Roy, her keen intuition vaguely sensing something. "Revenge, of course!"

　Roy's lips curled up, his eyes fierce, revealing a manic and ferocious smile. His muscles were tense, and even the pain from aggravating his wounds only brought out the ruthlessness in his bones.

Chapter 178 The Family Cursed for a Thousand Years

　He was almost dragged into the deepest part of the dungeon, where he encountered the mutated Amphispina and barely escaped with his life.

　This was even more dangerous than being tricked by Freya's Familia! If Roy doesn't settle this score with them, he doesn't deserve to awaken the "blood for blood" skill.

　He couldn't swallow this!

　Roy believes in quick revenge and doesn't play the game of forbearance, gentlemanly revenge, or the idea that revenge is never too late. He settles scores on the spot and never holds grudges overnight because his enemies have to die that very night!

　Unless you really can't beat them...

　By examining the Ikeros Familia members captured by Ryu and the Loki Familia, it became clear that Remton wasn't their doing; someone else was responsible. In fact, even without their testimonies, Roy could probably guess. Don't underestimate the gods and adventurers; there's always a logical explanation behind everything.

　The Ikelos Familia initially sought wealth and had no intention of killing, which is why the god Ikelos went to great lengths to lead them into the sewers. Only after losing the duel did the Ikelos Familia decide to overturn the table and attempt to rob them.

　Even so, no one is foolish enough to attack a god; this is the greatest taboo in the mortal realm!

　Only gods can harm gods!

　There is another force behind the scenes.

　Having ties to the Ikelos Familia and a grudge against the Astrea Familia, these two characteristics combined mean their target is only the Thanatos Familia. And they're both inside the man-made labyrinth—double happiness!

　The other party had schemed against the two of them. Roy wanted two hundred, two thousand, or even twenty thousand of them dead! Only by hurting those demons and monsters hiding in the shadows would the other party dare not provoke him!

　Seeing Roy's fierce expression, bones creaking, wounds reopening, and blood staining the white bandages, Liu looked tense and said, "Don't get excited, it's a complete reversal."

　This time, it was Ryu's turn to show a helpless expression. Her sky-blue eyes were fixed on Roy, filled with anxiety and worry. Look at the extent of his injuries, and he's still thinking about revenge. Ryu couldn't help but recall the time when her entire clan was wiped out, feeling that she hadn't been as ruthless as Roy back then…

　Under Ryu's soothing words, Roy's expression gradually returned to calm, but the murderous intent and coldness deep in his eyes did not diminish at all; on the contrary, they intensified. Ryu sighed, changed Roy's bandages, and sprinkled the topical medicine left by Amid onto the wound.

　The elven girl's gentle, cool hands glided over the wound, tickling it while also providing a slight chill that eased Roy's pain. As she treated it, Ryu said with a headache, "At least tell me what happened first!"

　Roy nodded and asked, "Do you know Daedalus, the craftsman who built the Tower of Babel?"

　Ryu's eyes flickered. "I know. It's said he was the first servant of the great god Uranus, the one who built the Tower of Babel, and the world's greatest legendary craftsman." "World's greatest? Shouldn't we add 'human' before that?" Roy scoffed.

　In this world where gods have descended to earth, who dares to claim "number one in the world" before the gods?

　Roy continued, "After this legendary craftsman completed the construction of the Tower of Babel, he entered the underground city by chance and was amazed by its wonder and grandeur. His most prized work, the Tower of Babel, was nothing compared to the underground city."

　This was the first time Liu had ever heard of such a thing.

　After the dressing was changed, the elven girl became engrossed in listening.

　Daedalus's deeds are over a thousand years old, and little information has survived to this day. We only hear his name in a few heroic tales. At this moment, Roy asked with a smile, "Miss Ryu, if you encountered an adventurer whose level and skills surpassed yours, what would you do?" Ryu answered without hesitation, "Train, fight, level up, improve myself, surpass them..."

　"Could it be that?"

　As she spoke, as if she had thought of something, Liu's voice suddenly stopped, and her sky-blue eyes widened.

　“That’s right, just as you think!” Roy nodded slightly, confirming Liu’s guess. Every genius is proud and will never allow themselves to fall behind others, and Daedalus is no exception.

　Roy said, "Daedalus's pride was shattered by the masterpiece that is the dungeon, and it turned into an obsession. He wanted to create a masterpiece that was even more perfect, spectacular, and great than the dungeon."

　"This is impossible!"

　Liu's voice trembled slightly.

　That's a dungeon! To this day, no one knows how many floors it has. Starting from the fortieth floor, its area is equal to the entire Orario! The idea of ​​creating a work that surpasses the dungeon is enough to make one's scalp tingle.

　Roy said quietly, "But he still did it, exhausting the rest of his life to create the most perfect work in his heart in some corner of Orario. This is the origin of Daedalus, the artificial labyrinth!"

　Ryu's breath hitched.

　It really exists! Daedalus's man-made labyrinth! She seemed to have heard something incredible, a secret hidden for millennia, the darkness concealed within the city. Roy added, "Of course, it's impossible for a human to complete this work within their lifespan."

　Liu's tense face relaxed. So, that man-made maze probably didn't exist... Roy's next sentence made her heart jump to her throat again. Roy said, "So this legendary craftsman thought of another way."

　Liu glared at Roy, "Can't you just finish your sentence in one go? You can scare people to death."

　"Sons and grandsons, endlessly, using a curse, engrave this will to build the artificial labyrinth into their blood. From now on, his descendants will be cursed whenever they see the artificial labyrinth, and will be trapped in endless work, building that artificial labyrinth according to the notes left by Daedalus." Listening to this, I felt a chill run down my spine, and my petite body felt incredibly cold.