Danma: Danganronpa, but Monster Hunter!

The landmarks he remembered clearly led to North Street, where the Loki Familia was located, but they ended up guiding him to this place—the Rich Lady's Tavern—where West Street and Northwest Street, which is also Adventurer's Street, met. Coupled with this highly déjà vu-like way of striking up a conversation...

This was all arranged perfectly...

But when exactly was he being targeted? And why was he being targeted?

A question arose in Lie Yan's mind, while at the same time, the gray-haired girl opposite him was also curiously observing the astonishingly tall human before her.

She had noticed the flames a few days ago, but she didn't pay much attention to it at first. It was normal for a new member to join the Loki Familia and for the older members to take the new member down into the dungeon. This was something that every major Familia (except Freya Familia) did. What was there to worry about?

Moreover, although the newcomer's soul was bright in color, it was no different from that of an ordinary adventurer. It looked like Ota, which was filled with a lot of blood color. He was a very pure warrior and hunter. So she just thought that Flame was a treasure newcomer that Loki had dug up from somewhere.

But in the following days, the level of the people appearing around Lieyan kept dropping, and today, they disappeared altogether, leaving Lieyan to go into the dungeon alone. This piqued her interest. Based on her understanding of the Loki Familia, this kind of newcomer-bringing operation should continue for a long time.

Is it because Lieyan possesses some talent that she couldn't see clearly, or is it for some other reason?

The woman on the street was very curious.

"Excuse me, miss, this magic stone is not mine. Why don't you ask the adventurers in the tavern? Perhaps they dropped it."

Taking a deep breath, Lieyan cleared his mind of all distractions and spoke calmly and respectfully.

At this point, there's no point in saying anything else. Just maintain the status quo and muddle through the problems.

"I've already asked the adventurers in the house, and they're all high-level adventurers. None of them have ever lost such a low-level magic stone. Oh well, since we can't find the person who lost it, I'll just accept it."

The gray-haired girl put the magic stone into her pocket, then her gaze seemingly casually swept over the clown emblem on the chest of the Flame Cloak, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, so you're from the Loki Familia, adventurer? No wonder—but aren't Loki Familia adventurers usually in groups? Where are your companions, adventurer?"

Such an emotional, monotonous delivery... If you didn't just come up with this line, I'll reverse my name and call you Yan Lie from now on.

"They were all busy with the expedition, and I had finished my part. I was bored, so I went down into the dungeon."

As he spoke, Lieyan shook the backpack behind him, and the magic stones inside made a clanging sound, indicating that what he said was true.

expedition……

The gray-haired girl blinked, a sudden realization dawning on her.

Oh, indeed, it has come to this point.

Chapter 30: You didn't expect this, did you? The hunter's appetite!

"Is there anything else, Miss? If not, I'll take my leave now."

Seeing that the gray-haired girl seemed to be thinking about something, Lie Yan immediately pressed his advantage. To be honest, the girl's true identity was quite frightening to him. If he could just fool her like this, that would be the best outcome.

Unfortunately for Lie Yan, who tried to slip away, the girl wasn't about to let him off so easily. She looked him up and down, then gave him a sly smile.

"Adventurer, since you're already here, and your Loki Familia is a major client of our tavern, how about we dine here tonight? I'll ask Mama Mia for a discount, is that alright?"

As she spoke, the girl blinked, and like a witch in disguise, she put on a pitiful expression, clasping her hands together as if in supplication.

"...I didn't bring any cash today."

"You can use magic stones to pay off your debt~~"

The gray-haired girl squinted, her face seemingly screaming, "You can't escape."

Blazing Flames: ...

Seeing that his escape route was completely blocked, Lie Yan could only sigh helplessly in his heart and say,

"Then excuse me."

"No disturbance, no disturbance. How can it be considered a disturbance when guests come to dine? The guest is so robust, he must eat a lot. My salary will definitely increase again and again tonight."

The girl, whose scheme had succeeded, revealed an even brighter smile, as radiant as a blooming flower. Lie Yan silently lowered his eyes, pondering how to finish the meal without revealing his secret—the items he carried were quite unique, and if placed in front of a discerning person, they would probably be hard to miss.

And coincidentally, the people in front of us at this tavern are all extraordinary individuals, from the manager to the waiters.

Well... luckily he was wearing a blue bear beast gauntlet. Although the blue bear beast's fur is very special, it's not very noticeable in this world, so it shouldn't be a problem to fool him.

perhaps.

Flame thought for a moment and felt that eating with only his hands showing shouldn't be a problem. At that moment, the girl excitedly crossed the outdoor cafe and arrived at the entrance of the hall, calling out towards the counter inside: "One new customer, a new member of the Loki Familia, Mama Mia, remember to give me a discount!"

"Shut up! The shop's about to get busy, come back and help!"

The tall, short man working behind the counter spoke impatiently.

Yes, a tall dwarf. It sounds contradictory, but it's true. The dwarf behind the counter is 180cm tall, a veritable little giant whose height is enough to make him stand out among all other dwarves.

"Alright, please come in, adventurer. I am Seele, Seele Frova. What is your name, adventurer?"

Seele answered Mia's mother's call, then turned to look at the flames.

"Fire."

"Then, Mr. Flame, please."

Seele reached out and ushered Flame into the tavern. She then flitted like a butterfly among the other waiters in similar uniforms, greeted Flame again, and began her work.

Her curiosity about Lieyan hadn't subsided. Although she knew that Lieyan had gone down to the dungeon alone because his clan was preparing for an expedition, she knew nothing about his origins or anything like that.

Of course, she wanted to know this information not because she had taken a liking to Flame and wanted to snatch him away from Loki.

As a fellow countryman from the same region, she knew Loki well. Even though you might seem friendly and easygoing with him on a regular basis, that's only because his temperament has improved considerably since coming to the Nether.

But if you try to harm the children of her clan, she'll drop her disguise and reveal her true, wicked nature.

Even she didn't want to anger that guy.

—Unless someone above you gets involved.

The reason she noticed the flames was simply because she found them interesting.

In short,

She enjoys interacting with strangers; the unknown aspects of strangers excite and entice her.

Hmm... Although the adjectives are quite strong, they're absolutely right.

That's why Seele decided to use tricks to lure Flame into the tavern, generating revenue while gradually getting to know this complete stranger in her eyes through conversation, in order to satisfy her own desires.

But soon, Seele realized that something seemed a little off.

That is--

How can this person eat so fast?!

Seeing a whole plate of spaghetti piled high being devoured in two gulps by Flame, while Flame himself picked up a huge wine glass and chugged it down, all the while gesturing for more food to be served, Seele felt her cheeks twitch slightly.

There was simply no opportunity to sit down and chat!

One delicious-looking dish after another was served up by Seele, but before she could even catch her breath, the edible parts of the food vanished in a flash, leaving only a mountain of bones and scraps on the plate. The adventurers nearby cheered at this gluttonous creature, some even setting up bets on just how much this burly man could eat.

Even Mia herself was startled. She stopped what she was doing, put her hands on the counter, leaned out, looked at the raging flames, and laughed loudly.

"I never expected to have such an exaggeratedly large eater in my shop. Loki's kid, what's your name?"

"Just call me Blaze," Blaze replied, while picking up the next plate of food that Seele brought and continuing to eat voraciously.

You didn't expect this, did you, Seele? This was his plan!!

Don't underestimate the hunter's appetite and eating speed!! You can just keep passing food between the kitchen and my spot like this! Hehehehehe!

"Okay, I'll remember you. Remember to come often in the future, and I'll treat you well. This meal is on the house, so eat as much as you like!"

Across the counter, Mia gave Flame a thumbs up, feeling extremely happy.

"Wait, Mommy Mia, if Mr. Flame's meal is on the house, then my commission..." Seele, standing nearby, froze, stunned as if struck by lightning.

"What are you thinking? Since the meal is free, there's no commission." Mia's mother said with a relaxed expression, "It's impossible for us to offer free meals and then pay you extra salary."

Xier: ...

Mia's mom, you make a lot of sense.

But if that's the case, it seems like she lost out today!

Chapter Thirty-One: New Skill - Bull Slayer!

As he walked back to his clan, Lieyan couldn't help but think back to what had just happened.

That was really a close call, thankfully he ate enough and fast enough.

However, the Abundant Mistress is indeed a good establishment. Putting aside the all-beautiful staff of waitresses, the tavern's core business—both the drinks and the food—is surprisingly good, even better than the Loki Familia's dining hall.

I think I saw a spoiler before that said the shop owner, Mia's mother, was originally the leader of the Freya Familia, and also in charge of the entire Familia's meals.

Upon closer reflection, isn't Mia's mother just like the head of the mess hall in the army? She had to excel in both cooking and fighting. Now, the head of the mess hall has retired from the army and opened a restaurant, where she has become even more skilled in cooking.

No wonder the food here is so delicious.

Speaking of which, sigh, I should have read the DanMachi novel in my past life. I never thought that after getting a cheat code as an anime viewer, I'd have to rely on spoilers in the comments to avoid problems.

If you don't want spoilers for the main story, at least read the spin-off novels. Your character's development path is clearly following the Sword Oratorio series, right?

Unfortunately, the little information he knows now is practically worthless. Time has passed, and his memories have become hazy. At this point, the only spoilers he remembers most about the tavern are that Seele is Freya's half-body and Mia's mother is a former member of Freya's familia.

That's why Flame had been circling the tavern, not daring to get close, for fear that Freya would notice him.

However, judging from this time, it seems that Seele did not find anything special about him?

Well... although it's a good thing, but...

cough cough.

To sum it up, returning safely is a victory!

After indulging in a hearty meal, Blaze successfully returned to the Loki Familia.

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"I need to update my stats, Loki."

On the spiral staircase, Flame, now dressed in casual clothes, caught Loki, who had just finished a small drink at dinner and was about to return to his room. He wanted to have a big drink until he was completely drunk before the children went on their expedition the next day, and then sleep soundly.

"Hiss—okay, I guess."

The original plan was interrupted, but Loki seemed indifferent. She pushed open her door and led Flame into the now cluttered room.

Despite the mess, a bench and a stool were neatly arranged in the center of the room, and some tools used for updating ability values ​​were casually placed on one side of the bench.

The familiar routine began again. Flame effortlessly removed his shirt, revealing his broad arms, while Loki, looking numb, picked up a silver needle from a nearby tool and pierced his already riddled fingers.