"The above is how Otta and I met."
In order to relieve the crisis of trust, Xiaolin told everything about his encounter with the goddess Freya in the desert.
After all, it is the truth and there is nothing to hide.
"I see, that's it. It's really hard for you, Mr. Xiaolin."
After listening to his narration, the [Loki Familia] members patted his shoulders and expressed sympathy.
There was no doubt, because the bohemian goddess was still very free even in the labyrinth city, and often caused trouble for them [Loki Familia].
Indeed, in their opinion, being asked to be a guard by a willful goddess, and then being targeted by the strongest man in Labyrinth City, must be the most unlucky thing.
But here in Xiaolin, it is a lucky thing.
Whether he received [favor] or was [guidance], it was a rare benefit to him.
Finn and Riveria looked at each other.
Just like the information they received, what Goddess Freya did in the desert had already reached their ears. Combined with Xiaolin's retelling that filled in the blanks, they were indeed not lying.
"Captain! The camp is ready."
At this time, the extraordinary Raul came to report.
The hustle and bustle of preparations for camping continued to sound all around, and the voices of group members giving instructions to each other came and went, mixed with the busy figures coming and going around them.
As the stakes were hammered into the ground, the ropes and cloths were gradually pulled apart, and the tents were set up one by one.
Now they are on level 50.
Like the 18th floor, this is a safe floor where monsters will not appear. They are now in their rest time.
According to the original regulations, after the two groups met on the 18th floor, they went straight to the 50th floor, which was located in the deep zone.
Everyone camped on a boulder that gave them a panoramic view of the entire floor.
Since this floor lacks light sources and is like being in twilight, magic stone lamps are tied everywhere.
But even so, the line of sight is still not enough.
As Xiao Lin finished speaking, other people in the Loki Familia also began to whisper, but the person they were talking about was not him, but other people in the Familia.
"I said, what happened to Bert and the others..."
"That's what I wanted to ask!"
"Don't you feel a little rougher than usual?"
The first-level adventurers of the Loki Familia... To be precise, they are the people who have seen Bell fighting in the depths of the 9th level - the Amazon sisters, the werewolf Bert and the swordswoman Ace. They can't calm down for a moment. He wandered around without saying a word, exuding an atmosphere that made everyone feel panicked.
Finn, the brave man who was giving instructions at the base camp, also sighed at these young and restless first-level adventurers.
He said apologetically: "Sorry, Xiaolin, it must be very hard."
"No, I just followed everyone and didn't do anything." Xiao Lin shook his head.
I don’t know if you have ever experienced riding a bicycle with hundreds of people.
In fact, this large group is not as bloated as imagined. If they want to speed up, they only need a few windbreakers in front, and inside the group, they are not even affected by the wind, as if they are being carried forward. .
The same goes for Kobayashi.
[Loki Familia] Some people are willful and will switch every few floors after the 18th floor to give every first-level adventurer time to perform and rest, so they came in just 6 days. Go to the 50th floor.
During this period, Xiaolin had no chance to take action except using his eyes from time to time to tell them to pay attention to the direction of the monster attack.
Coupled with the magic that often helps them heal, this solidifies his reputation as an auxiliary.
"Thanks to Xiaolin, that boy was able to be successfully rescued."
Brave Finn suddenly changed the topic.
Obviously, he also thought of the first time he used magic.
It was on the 9th floor. The boy tried his best to fight the fierce bull, and after winning the victory, he stood and passed out.
The moment the battle ended, Xiao Lin immediately stepped forward and used healing magic to heal Bell's wounds. But because of mental exhaustion, he didn't wake up at that time.
There was also the little human Lily lying unconscious in the corner with dirty blood on her head.
After obtaining the consent of the brave Finn, Xiaolin sent the two of them to the treatment room of the Tower of Babel, and called the guild's custody staff to report to the guild the Minotaur's appearance on the upper floor.
After the guild staff left, a young goddess rushed in.
Perhaps because she heard that the Familia was being sent, Hestia hurried over wearing the clothes she wore when working in a shop. She looked at the white-haired and thin boy's quiet water lily, holding his right hand tightly with tears in her eyes.
Xiaolin and Sword Girl Ais, who were about to leave, explained what happened to her.
"……thank you all."
Hestia is not an unreasonable goddess. She knows that her children are constantly pushing themselves to chase the person they admire, but since Bell has such a wish, she should silently support her behind her back.
After hearing her thanks, Xiao Lin nodded and left with Ais.
Later, the two quickened their pace and rushed back to the dungeon, and soon met up with Finn and Grace, who was leading the second echelon.
The Amazon sisters, Werewolf Bert and others who were stimulated by the performance of "Boys vs. Bulls" enthusiastically accepted the challenge. With the help of Xiaolin's "eyes", they reached the 50th floor in just 6 days.
After setting up camp, everyone began to eat.
For warning, they formed a large circle in the center of the camp like a campfire. Just like in previous expeditions, they ate well this time.
In order to comfort and maintain morale, the meals distributed were very generous.
There is meat, fruit, dry food, and delicious soup.
"Here, Xiaolin."
"Thanks."
Xiaolin expressed his gratitude after taking the food from the brave Finn.
At the same time, the senior blacksmiths of [Hephaestus Familia] also joined in, eating and drinking lively.
A one-eyed and busty female blacksmith named Chun came here with dried meat and a bowl in her hands and sat down. She asked curiously: "You didn't seem quite right along the way. What's wrong?"
As Xiaolin said before, the brave Finn arranged the personnel switching early in order to maintain the speed of progress.
But the few people who were stimulated left the others aside to show off their power, so that the others who didn't know the whole story are still confused.
At this time, Tiona, who was devouring her food, said: "On the way to the 18th floor, we met a super exaggerated adventurer, so now we can't sit still at all!"
"Oh? What's your name?"
"Crown Berni?"
"It's Belle Crowne!"
When Tsubaki heard Tiona say the outrageous name and was about to write it down, Kobayashi couldn't help but correct her.
"Hmm, write it down, write it down..."
Chun didn't care at all and continued to have a somewhat funny conversation with Tiona.
Then she looked at Xiao Lin again, curiosity revealed in her one eye.
"What's wrong, looking at me like this?"
"It's nothing, I just think it's strange. Little brother, how about you go to the depths of the dungeon with the Loki Familia people. If you see potential, how about you tell me my name?"
Don't get me wrong, she didn't mean anything else.
It's just a matter of writing down the names of promising adventurers-weapon users, in order to do better business in the future.
"Xiao Lin, just call me Xiao Lin."
"Okay, noted it down."
Chun looked very happy after writing down another name.
After the meal, Kobayashi and the others formed a circle with Finn as the center and began to make final confirmations for the future.
"Come on, let's have one last discussion."
Looking at the companions who gathered around him, Captain Finn said bluntly: "As I told everyone in advance, starting from the 51st floor, a selected team will attack, and the remaining people will join the [Hephaestus Familia] Defend the camp.”
Starting from level 51, even supporters must have minimum abilities.
The more people moving forward together, the more time and effort it will take to get up. Therefore, in order to value the mobility of the team, only the elites of the [Family Clan] can go to unreached areas.
After adequate rest, we will launch an attack on unreached areas tomorrow.
"The personnel are me, Riveria, Grace..."
Finn without any hesitation reported the names of the seven people including the leader of the clan and the cadres.
They are the best of the best and must go together.
After hearing the name, they all geared up.
Then came the support team members.
"Supporters include Raul and Lefiya..."
The elf girl couldn't help but get excited when her name was called.
Although she knew it beforehand, Lefiya secretly swallowed when she heard that she was chosen.
The supporters are all at LV4, and only she, the elf mage, is at LV3.
She tensed quietly.
At this time, a hand was placed on her shoulder.
The girl who thought it was Ais looked at it with a moved expression, only to find that it was a man.
"Mr. Xiaolin..."
"Don't be so depressed. I don't know whether you are depressed because you go to the lower level or because of me."
"No, that's not the case..."
"It doesn't matter."
The nervous elf girl wanted to apologize, but Xiaolin waved her hand and said indifferently: "I just want to say don't be nervous, because I still exist as LV2."
Suddenly, Finn, the leader of the group on the stage, said the last name: "Xiao Lin, although this is very reluctant, I need your eyes. Can you come with me?"
"Of course, that's my reason for existing, isn't it."
Xiaolin agreed without hesitation, and at the same time blinked at Lefiya who was nervous next to him, indicating that she could relax a little.
The elf girl who was comforted clenched her wand tightly while sighing secretly in her heart.
It would be great if the person comforting her could be the swordswoman she longed for.
After hearing Xiaolin's answer, Finn nodded with satisfaction.
"Okay. Those who stay in the camp, if those new monsters appear, use [Magic Sword] and [Magic] to deal with them from a distance. The guards must be more vigilant and not let the monsters get close! Angel, I leave the command to you. ”
"yes."
As the precautions were arranged one by one, the entire Loki family began to operate in an orderly manner.
After a while, all matters were conveyed.
Chun, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly stood up and his tone suddenly became louder: "Then, give me what you deserve first!"
She winked at her companion behind her, who immediately took out something wrapped in a huge white cloth from the package.
Spread it out to reveal what's inside.
It's a weapon.
"This is the weapon customized by you, with indestructible properties!"
Chun introduced to everyone proudly.
There are a total of five weapons here, obviously not for the supporters.
Weapons were soon distributed.
Finally, the regiment leader Finn said: "For tomorrow, we will disband. The guards will change every four hours."
Following this instruction, the group members began to disperse.
Xiao Lin did not go back to his tent, but stood at the highest point and looked around.
Tsubaki and Ace, Tiona and Grace, Tione and Lefia, Finn and Bert, Riveria and Raul.
The experienced old people continue to convey their spirit to the new blood of the family members, and continue to lead them to thrive.
This is the atmosphere of [Loki Familia].
Home atmosphere.
"Master Xiaolin, if you don't go to rest now, are you planning to attack a girl at night? Or are you peeking at her with your own eyes?"
Beside him is the poisonous-tongued waiter who is still charming even though the light is not obvious.
Xiao Lin shook his head: "It's not a peek. If you can, please call it a patrol."
Despite saying that, he looked a little uncomfortable.
"Master Xiaolin..."
"Don't worry, I'm just a little homesick."
Probably influenced by the way [Loki Familia] got along with each other, Xiaolin also missed the time he spent living with Aqua and several other problematic children in "Su Qing".
Xiao Lin said to Liu Zi: "So, let's go home after this commission is over."
However, the waiter beside him said venomously: "Mr. Xiaolin, usually words like 'get married when you go home' or 'go home after this is over' usually don't have good results."
"Hey, don't say that!"
Being interrupted, Xiao Lin could only sigh and said: "I understand, don't set up flags casually, is that what you mean?"
"Yes. It's great that Mr. Xiaolin understands."
"So everyone said stop being venomous and the atmosphere was gone."
He also thought about taking advantage of the situation to let Liu Zi comfort him, but he didn't expect that he was ruined by a few venomous words from the other party and immediately lost his mind.
But the next second, his head was held in the girl's unobtrusive chest.
"Liu Zi?"
"It doesn't matter, I will always be by your side, Master Xiaolin."
The doll girl's soft words of comfort made Xiaolin feel so at ease.
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In the depths of the maze where there is no sunrise or sunset, only the hands of the clock tell everyone that the next morning has arrived.
The many tents set up in the camp were shrouded in darkness and phosphorescent light.
The elf girl carved the musical notes of leaves and trees in her hands, and clicked them together.
Sword, wand, great double blade, machete, silver boots, long staff, battle axe, gun.
Many adventurers stared at the various weapons that glowed in front of them.
The clown flag erected in the base camp also looked at everyone with a funny smile.
Finally, the leader of the little humans spoke.
"--Set off!"
Following the calm orders, the elite team of [Loki Familia] led by Captain Finn set off from the camp.
The regiment members and senior blacksmiths who stayed at the base shouted farewell.
Heading towards the unknown territory!
(End of chapter)
