chsdbacks Chapter 298 Freya's True Intentions
Chapter 298 Freya's True Intentions
Chapter 298 Freya's True Intentions
Battlefield.
The many valiant warriors beneath Freyamo stared in disbelief at the scene in the divine mirror: Alan Fromo had been knocked down by Roy with a single punch and was unable to get up again.
We lost?!
Even the different factions of the Freya Familia, who were usually at odds and unwilling to admit defeat to each other, fell silent.
The Freya Familia follows the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak and the fittest survive. Everyone wants to win the love of that goddess, and increasing one's strength is the easiest way to get close to that person. The strong rise and the weak fall.
Alan Fromo was the same; he only wanted to improve his own strength and had little interest in the position of vice-commander, yet he still took the position. This was not because others were being modest, but rather a symbol of his strength.
Hedin, who was also a Level 6 and had better command skills, admitted that the cat-man was stronger than him. His pride would not allow someone weaker than him to occupy a higher position, so he withdrew from the competition for vice-captain.
Ellen Fromo, the vice-captain of the Freya Familia, second only to "The Mighty" Ota, was defeated by a LV.5 adventurer today.
For Freya's Familia, it's no exaggeration to say that half the sky has fallen!
"Oooooo!"
In Orario, after an absolute silence, a deafening roar erupted.
In the scene shown in the mirror, Roy did not use any tricks or schemes, but instead faced Alan Fourmore head-on and defeated him.
This is incredibly valuable!
It even surpassed the last time they defeated the Heavenly Bull! Adventurer team battles and one-on-one duels are different. The Loki Familia does not have any LV.7 adventurers, but they can still defeat the floor master of the 49th floor, "Baror (LV.7)," by forming a team.
Defeating a higher-level being in a one-on-one duel is extremely rare, a mere handful in the thousands of years since the gods descended to the mortal realm.
Not to mention that Alan Fromo is one of the best among LV.6 adventurers.
"The seeds of justice are sprouting!!"
Then, the wails of the adventurers in the taverns and casinos never stopped; they lost everything again. This bastard did it on purpose!
The adventurers made up their minds that next time something like this happened, no matter how great the difference in strength between the two sides, they would bet on Roy.
Port of Meren.
This battle between teams of different levels also gave the newly returned school district quite a shock. The gods and teachers in the academy were terrified. In just three years, Orario seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, making it feel like a completely unfamiliar place.
All of this was because of that boy.
The students, brimming with youthful energy, were full of passion; they were true adventurers, just like the heroes they knew, giving it their all and pushing their limits.
Eina's emerald green eyes sparkled.
"Amazing!" The elf girl with thick golden hair, Lefia, opened her mouth slightly. In the knowledge they had learned, this was something unimaginable.
The Tower of Babel has thirty stories.
The gods stared speechlessly at the Mirror of God, utterly silent. For a long time, they couldn't utter a single sound. Although they had been eagerly anticipating this moment, what actually happened still shocked them. Accompanying this was their utter excitement and madness.
Orario is about to change!
Stepping over the corpse of the old king, ascending the new throne!
The vice-captain of the Freya Familia, Ellen Fromo, an agile specialist, a top-five contender in the city's security, and practically a level 7, was defeated by Roy.
Who will be Roy's rival in the future?
It seems that only the LV.7 "Fierce Warrior" Otto and the "Knight of the Best" Leon Wadenberg are left!
Loki squinted and opened her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips. That brat was even more outrageous than she had anticipated.
Hermes lowered his feathered hat, his eyes shining with excitement far surpassing that of the gods. He had a premonition that the key to the final task entrusted to him by the three adventurers—the defeat of the black dragon—lies with Roy.
Astraea didn't have the same complicated feelings as the gods. A smile appeared on her lips, and her tender gaze was fixed on the divine mirror. Her delicate thoughts seemed to have crossed a vast distance, focusing on Roy.
Sometime later, Freya had already left the scene, like a loser.
The Orb Mountains.
After knocking Alan Fromo down with a single punch, Roy's tense nerves relaxed, and he collapsed to the ground at his limit. When he saw Ryu and the others, he could no longer hold on, slowly closed his eyes, and lost consciousness.
Roy wasn't worried about his personal safety; he wasn't a lone wolf, he had his own pack of companions.
"Commander!"
Ryu, Tione, Tiona, and the others arrived at the battlefield almost simultaneously and quickly found Roy. Ryu and Cassandra cast healing spells at the same time.
As a healing emerald light appeared on Roy's body, his breathing gradually stabilized.
The girls hurriedly took the seriously injured Roy back to Orario, while Alan Fromo, who was also in a coma, was taken away by the Freya Familia.
Before leaving, a glance at the two clans caused their pupils to tremble with shock. The massive mountain had been reduced to ashes, reaching a destructive power of LV.8, which none of them could withstand.
When Roy woke up again, he saw the familiar ceiling, the Garden of Stars.
"Commander!"
Upon seeing Roy wake up, the girls from the clan rushed over and clung to Roy's bandaged chest, their voices trembling with sobs.
The warm and generous aura of the Amazonian girl, the youthful and vibrant Lilliputian girl, and the delicate and charming fox-girl—all simultaneously filled Roy's nostrils, refreshing his senses and making him indulge in fantasies.
Roy asked, "How long was I unconscious?"
"One day," the elven girl replied, a relieved smile appearing on her beautiful face.
Roy's injuries were so severe that it required the combined efforts of Amid, Cassandra, and herself, along with medicine, to achieve such a rapid recovery.
"Um!"
Roy nodded; he had estimated it to be around this time. He had just had a major battle with Alan Fromo, a top-tier LV.6, and his physical and mental strength had been severely depleted.
After a full day of deep sleep, I feel refreshed and my injuries have mostly healed.
It’s different in the past.
After all, he was an adventurer who was very close to LV.6, with an extraordinary physique and the same recovery speed.
Name: Roy Level: 5
Strength: 566 → 1136 (SS)
Endurance: 428→1255 (SSS)
Dexterity: 703 → 1163 (SS)
Agility: 1035 → 1296 (SSS)
Magic Power: 753 → 1300 (SSS)
While comforting the girls of his clan, Roy checked his personal stats panel, clicked "Update," and new numbers appeared.
It's either SS or SSS, shining brightly!
Total ability points increased by 2665!
Defeating a powerful opponent across levels and enjoying the experience alone is a perfectly normal way to level up. Moreover, once you've accomplished something great, you can level up to LV.6 at any time.
"call!"
Roy exhaled a breath of stale air, a strong sense of accomplishment rising in his heart. This time, without system items or powerful external objects, he defeated "Goddess Chariot," which could be considered half a LV.7, solely through his own strength.
If he were willing to use those powerful external tools, this duel would undoubtedly be much easier.
Take, for example, the ethereal transformation of the Elf Holy Sword.
In this battle, he did not use Riveria's or Ryu's magic; otherwise, given his level of parallel chanting, he would have been caught up by that agile cat-man and pinned to the ground while chanting.
He used only his own non-chanting magic throughout the entire process.
But the fairy spirit is different. It has high-speed chanting and an invincible time card, so no matter how Alan Fromor attacks, even if he transforms into a chariot, it will be to no avail.
But if they fight like this, Weiye can forget about it; upgrading might be a long time coming.
Roy needed to rest for a while, and the girls of the clan reluctantly left the room, where they began a game of strategy in the hall, taking turns to care for Roy.
And who can beat Ryu at LV.6?
Under the watchful, gritting gazes of the other girls, Ryu easily won first place.
Ryu returned to her room, her sky-blue eyes falling on Roy, her gaze gentle and tender. "How are you feeling?"
"It should take about three days!"
Roy leaned against the headboard, feeling the immense life force within him. His bones were repairing themselves with incredibly subtle sounds, and a slight itch came from his wounds as they scabbed over and grew new skin at a visible speed.
Upon hearing this, Liu breathed a sigh of relief.
The room gradually quieted down. Roy looked up and saw the elven girl's face was tense, with the demeanor of a beautiful, aloof ice queen. She was clearly in a bad mood.
Roy asked cautiously, "What's wrong?"
Liu turned her head away, "It's nothing!"
Despite the excruciating pain, Roy swiftly grabbed Ryu's soft, boneless little hand.
The frost on Liu's face didn't fade at all, and she said coldly, "Let go, you're committing a crime!"
"If holding your hand is a crime, then I'm willing to be a sinner for life!" Roy said with a grin, and with a slight exertion, the elven girl gasped and her delicate body uncontrollably fell into his arms.
"You still say it's nothing? Who are you trying to fool! If you don't tell me, I'll give you a taste of the family law!" Roy said fiercely, holding the other's slender waist tightly.
"Roy, you scoundrel, you villain!"
Liu Qiao's face flushed slightly. With her abilities, she could have broken free, and even reacted when Roy grabbed her. But fearing that she might hurt Roy's already seriously injured body, she didn't dare to use any strength and lay limply on Roy.
Listening to Ryu's extremely limited vocabulary of cursing, and how he listed his name alongside two others, Roy just found it funny. The louder he shouted, the more excited he became.
Under Roy's coercion, a hint of displeasure flashed across Liu's delicate and pretty brows. "Even if you're going to do that, you should at least tell me beforehand!"
"Oh, this—"
Roy's wicked smile froze. Of course he knew what the other party was referring to. During the duel, Ryu had tried to give him a Synchro Contract several times, but he had refused each time.
If the time comes to truly need it, he certainly won't refuse; he might even take the initiative to contact the other party.
As the game progressed, I got more and more used to it.
"I promise, I'll definitely discuss anything with you from now on, so don't be angry." Roy coaxed and pleaded with the elf girl, signing numerous humiliating and unequal treaties before finally making her smile again.
Ryu's gaze softened. "I'm not trying to control or restrict your freedom, but you should also know that there are people in this world who are worried about you."
"Waaaaahh ...
As she spoke, Liu's sky-blue eyes, as blue as the sea, seemed to well up with tears, as if they were about to fall.
"I know, I know!" Roy quickly patted the elven girl's delicate back to comfort her.
Of the three things he feared most—crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide—Roy would only watch silently if anyone dared to do the second or third thing. He would even help them fix the rope and tie a tight knot.
The two cuddled for a while, but given Roy's current state, he naturally couldn't do anything bad. Except for the worst thing, he did everything else.
Liu Jue Mei's cheeks were flushed crimson, even her long, pointed ears were red. Her small hands gripped the sheets tightly, and she muttered, "Bad guy, bastard, still not behaving even when seriously injured, serves him right!"
After a moment, Ryu finally recovered, her bright, star-like eyes fixed on Roy. "Tell me now, what exactly happened?"
As things developed to this point, even Ryu sensed something was amiss, but she felt that crucial information was missing, and the final piece of the puzzle didn't fit.
The two were of one mind; as soon as Ryu opened her mouth, Roy knew what she was asking.
"All right."
Roy shrugged; after his duel with "Goddess Chariot," he was pretty much certain of it.
That was an unfinished conversation after they returned from the forty-fourth floor, and the girls' doubts.
Freya sent Anya as an undercover agent, and they inexplicably fought a battle with Freya's Familia on the 44th floor. Then, Freya herself came to demand Anya, sparking conflict between the two Familias and leading to a duel.
Roy saw through the surface to the essence, grasping the core question: "Why did the goddess Freya make Anya join the Astrea Familia?"
"Stealing our intelligence—"
The elven girl answered instinctively, then her eyes widened as she suddenly realized what she meant.
No! That reason doesn't make any sense at all!
Apart from Roy, no one in the Astrea Familia could resist Freya's ultimate charm, including the goddess Astrea herself. If she wanted to obtain their information, she could simply charm others; why go to the trouble of sending Anya as a spy?!
Putting everything else aside, Lily and Tiona, who work in the entertainment district during this period, have opportunities to be alone every day, and Freya can take advantage of them at any time.
Liu's little head was a mess.
If this reason doesn't hold water, what exactly is Freya's motive? What is the other party trying to do?
"Probably to help Anya find a home—"
Roy said quietly, "The so-called undercover work and intelligence gathering are just pretexts. The other party and the cat people, as villains, are used to strengthen their relationship."
Including the battle in the dungeon, where the cat people jumped out and deliberately caused them trouble.
True friendship is revealed in times of hardship!
The effect was obvious. As soon as they returned to the surface, the catgirl immediately confessed everything to them.
The same applies to this duel.
He absolutely will not lose! Even if it comes down to the end, Alan Fromor will most likely intentionally lose, for example, by pretending that he broke through the 44th floor of the lava sea, was seriously injured, and was unexpectedly defeated.
After all that fuss, Anya's favorability rating skyrocketed, and she came to regard the Astrea Familia as her home even more.
Freya never expected that he would eventually be able to turn the tables and kill Alan Fromo, who was at level 6.
So Roy was also very conflicted.
Freya was deliberately throwing her life away. If she followed the plan, Astrea's Familia could make a fortune, acquire a powerful LV.4 catgirl, humiliate Freya's Familia, and gain both personal and family prestige, achieving both fame and fortune.
Otherwise, if Freya dares to launch a full-scale war, he dares to use "Gungnir the Gungnir" to take her down!
With Roy's explanation, Ryu suddenly realized that it was all a scheme set up by the goddess of beauty, who was willing to ruin her own reputation in order to make Anya completely integrate into the Astrea Familia.
Roy and Ryu's gaze fell on the doorway.
Given their level, they were naturally able to sense the catgirl outside the door whose aura was unstable and whose emotions were collapsing.
Anya leaned against the door, tears streaming down her face.
The goddess Freya had clearly told her that if she made any unusual moves, the charm she had set in her mind beforehand would activate and control her.
But even after she told the members of the Astrea Familia everything, the so-called charm did not activate.
"The Abundant Mistress"
The tavern was closed during the day, but an unexpected guest appeared: Freya, who had escaped from the Tower of Babel. She sat at the familiar counter, drinking one glass of wine after another, but the more she drank, the more bitter it became.
The burly Mia snorted coldly, "Don't come over here to drink your sorrows away even if you lost!"
"Miya, do you think I did something wrong?"
Freya's eyes were glazed over, her cherry lips exhaled a strong smell of alcohol, and a confused and hesitant smile appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.
She had promised Allen that she would let Anya leave the Freya Familia and give her a new place to stay, but after Seele Frova's identity was exposed, it broke Anya's heart. In Anya's eyes, abandoning her own god and pretending to be a city girl to play with her feelings was useless no matter how she explained.
"The Abundant Mistress" has become a new place of sorrow for the other party and cannot serve as a refuge for Anya.
So she chose the Astrea Familia.
She believed that the elf with such a pure soul color would help heal Anya's psychological trauma.
"Who knows? There aren't that many right and wrongs in the world. Anyway, you succeeded, didn't you? Those clueless little guys should be celebrating, right? You thwarted the conspiracy of Orario's strongest Familia and made the domineering goddess Freya lose face." Mia said.
Hearing Mia's slightly mocking words, Freya wasn't annoyed. Instead, she let out a silvery laugh. "Unaware? Hehehehe!"
Mia's tone was unfriendly. "What are you laughing at?"
"Mia, it turns out you can be wrong too. That little guy knew all along." Freya lay on the table, laughing through her tears.
"Hmm?" Mia's eyes were serious.
"It was probably in the dungeon. I sensed it when I contacted Allen and the others," Freya said. After she went to the Star Garden and asked for Anya back, Roy's strange look seemed to say: You're not happy to give it back to me.
Hearing this, Mia's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but sigh, "What a terrifying brat."
Not only did he see through Freya's schemes, but he even surpassed the goddess's divine will, defeating Allen, that little cat.
Freya raised her glass, the slightly cloudy ale swirling in the dim light. The other person was returning the favor, and indeed knew how to behave, constantly provoking Allen, forcing him to chant incantations and use magic in front of everyone.
Upon hearing Allen's chant, even if Anya was slow-witted, she should have understood what was going on.
A sense of desolation welled up in her heart. The two siblings had reconciled, but what she had done would never be forgiven in this lifetime. Game over!
Seeing Mia staring blankly at her, Freya whispered, "Mia, what are you thinking about?"
"I was thinking that you sometimes have a bit of a divine air about you," Mia laughed loudly, going all out to find a new home for Anya.
She recalled the first time she met Freya, who was squatting in the flower field crying, looking just like a wounded, helpless, and vulnerable girl longing for a partner.
"How rude of me! I am a god!" Freya's exquisitely crafted lips curled into a bewitching smile that could charm all beings. Whether it was a god, a powerful adventurer, or an emperor who held the reins of power, everyone who saw this would fall at her feet.
"Since you're a deity, hurry back to your rightful place and stop taking up space in the shop. I need to get ready to open!" Mia shouted in a loud voice.
Clang!
Mia showed no mercy, delivering a powerful punch to the head of the most beautiful goddess.
Freya winced in pain, clutching her head and glaring reproachfully at Mia. Only this audacious half-dwarf dared to lay a hand on the goddess of beauty.
But this intimate gesture also helped to alleviate some of her depression and loneliness.
Freya put her cloak back on and walked out of the tavern. Seele Frova's identity was exposed, and she could no longer work here. The gods were also a nuisance.
"Ugh!"
Freya gazed at the bright sky, like a pitiful young girl asking the heavens when she would find her partner.
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