Thinking about this, Finn looked at August with some strange eyes.
Their goddess' were arch-enemies, and yet, he was so friendly with the goddess Hestia's familia. He wasn't afraid of making Loki angry?
August also noticed Finn's expression but couldn't be bothered to explain.
As for Loki's side, August had long prepared an excuse.
While Loki and Hestia were not on good terms, they were friends in a peculiar way. There wasn't real deep-seated hatred between them. If August told Loki that he intended to conquer Hestia, it would put him in a higher position than Hestia.
Knowing Loki as she did, August was confident that Loki would agree if he said so.
"Well, since we've all met, let's go back together. It's a good time for me to find Loki and see if I can level up."
As soon as this statement came out, it stirred up some resentment.
Just how long have you been here? Barely two months, right?
Two levels in two months? That's truly abnormal!
So, with everyone and a cautious bunny in tow, they headed towards the upper levels.
Just as they descended from the 17th floor to the 16th floor, numerous Minotaurs emerged from the rock walls, and their numbers were vast.
"What's this? Monster Feast?" Tiona exclaimed in surprise. A Monster Feast was a rare and abnormal status.
However, August and Ais showed no change in expression. For them, this situation was already commonplace. If Aki were here, she would probably be in this lineup too.
Though August had been in Orario for a short time, Monster Feast were quite common for him, especially after obtaining the Water Candle. He frequently activated an enhanced version of Monster Feast to engage in battles and practice his swordsmanship.
"I still need to get back, don't block the way!" August said slowly, and behind him, a golden ripple appeared as the golden door slowly opened. Weapons extended from it.
Bete was amazed when he saw these weapons. They were all second-tier armaments, some even mixed with first-tier armaments. The price of first-tier armaments in Orario was extremely high, ranging from several million to billions, and second-tier armaments cost several hundred thousand.
Now, there were so many second-tier armaments, and it was unbelievable.
"August, where did you get so many weapons? Although the profits from the adamantite mine business this month are high, so many weapons, and second-tier armaments at that, your money is definitely not enough."
Riveria asked in shock.
"My relationship with Tsubaki is very good. She forged all of these. How is it? Not bad." August replied, and the gaze of the others changed instantly.
To request Tsubaki to forge a weapon usually cost a large sum of money. Why was it wholesale for August, and why so many?
Ignoring the shocked onlookers, August directly started his attack.
Weapons shot out one after another, each attack taking away the life of a Minotaur.
August looked down on everything like a king, overseeing all.
Behind Ais, Bell, who was watching August displaying his might, had a sparkle in her eyes. She found him extremely handsome.
Indeed, adolescence was a time of romantic fantasies. The powerful and handsome August had truly captured the heart of a young fan.
In contrast, Lefiya, who was watching Bell holding hands with Ais, was full of envy.
August was acceptable, even though she disliked him, his relationship with Ais was already settled. But where did this girl come from, and why was she so close to Ais?
She was here first.
Right now, Lefiya's mind was filled with these thoughts.
In just a few seconds, everything ended. All the Minotaurs were defeated, and the weapons on the ground turned into golden dots of light, disappearing.
"Bunny."
"Huh?"
"Go clean up the battlefield."
"Huh?"
"Go and collect all the magic stones."
"I'll go right away."
Seeing August raise his hand again, Bell quickly ran out. Apparently, being constantly targeted had given her a small shadow over August.
"I say, isn't this a bit too much?" Finn couldn't bear to watch August bully Bell continuously.
"She's my lil bro, it's normal for her to run errands for her big bro."
"But she's a girl."
"It's the same."
Watching August talk to himself, Finn was speechless. This was too cruel, blatantly bullying this girl.
In a short while, Bell brought back all the magic stones, her small face covered in sweat.
"Big bro, here."
"Take it, consider it a welcome gift from your big bro."
"Huh?"
"Take it, and what? Look down on me?"
"I'll take it right away."
Bell quickly placed the magic stones in her small bag.
The others looked at August with speechless expressions. Giving gifts with such a unique personality, there was truly no one like him.
Bell, as a new adventurer, didn't know the income of adventurers or the value of these magic stones.
"Bell, remember this, I am your big bro. In Orario, as long as I'm here, no matter what happens, if you can't handle it, your big bro will be there for you. Understand?"
"I understand, big bro."
"That's right, the younger generation can be taught."
Saying that, a big hand pressed on Bell's head, continuously messing up her hair. This time, Bell didn't feel dissatisfied but instead showed a silly smile.
For Bell, August's care was moving. At this moment, Bell truly acknowledged this big bro, even though she was initially forced into the role.
"Don't bully Bell, she's still young."
Ais pulled Bell over, displeased with August constantly rubbing her head.
"I'm fine, sister-in-law."
Being called sister-in-law by Bell, Ais blushed instantly.
Finn and Riveria exchanged glances. Okay, their princess had completely fallen, and she even sold herself and returned money to others.
While watching from a distance, Lefiya's teeth almost crushed. She also wanted to be protected like Lady Ais.
The dream she had been longing for had now been taken away by an unknown girl.
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But where did this girl come from, and why was she so close to Ais?
She was here first.
I wonder if Lefiya getting cucked will become a running joke.
Should be tbh. Shes a joke character anyway.
@Wikkr yes, she was to be a comic relief but it was so bad, she was annoying bordering the barrier of wanting us wish she was killed in the canon and even fanfic.
@plot_xc I dont get her endgame either. She wants to be Ais valued companion fighting together, living together and being the most important person to each other. But she knows Ais isn't a lesbian so wont be interested in physical stuff, she thinks Ais is human so wont live a fraction of her life span, and she acknowledges that shes not ready to form a life partner bond with someone. Despite all this shes bitterly jealous of anyone who dares approach 'her' Ais. It's like shes not allowed to have a life of her own that will distract her from her position on a pedestal to be admired.
@Wikkr it's exactly how the people in Freya familia sees her
@Wikkr Instead of a plan, it's more that she's intensely self centered. Yes she's trying yo f*ck over other people, and she can't even benefit from it herself, but she doesn't really care. It makes her upset and it's all the justification she needs to intervene.