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Chapter 177, Section 176: Freya's Gift, Capturing the Goddess, Rescuing Shakti

At the top of the Tower of Babel, Gu Yuan stood alone for a moment, letting the night wind tousle his black hair.

The cheers from below the tower rushed towards him, yet he felt a strange tranquility.

Erebus's last, unfinished words left a barely perceptible ripple in his heart.

He composed himself, dimmed the light, and solemnly returned the ancient "Sword of Justice" to the goddess Astrea.

"Thank you for your hard work, Gu Yuan." The goddess took the sword, her eyes filled with relief and trust, and a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible.

She could see that Gu Yuan's soul had become more refined and profound after experiencing all of this.

Gu Yuan nodded slightly, said nothing more, and turned to leave the tower top where cheers still echoed.

He arrived at a highly confidential meeting room on the lower level of the Tower of Babel.

At this moment, the goddess Freya, the goddess Loki, and the guild's highest leader are already waiting here.

The conference room was surrounded by a powerful barrier, ensuring that conversations inside could never be overheard by outsiders.

In an environment of absolute secrecy, Gu Yuan informed the people present who held the highest power in Orario in detail about the three evil gods, Alekto, Apate, and Rudra, and their retinues, as revealed by Erebus.

The goddess Freya listened quietly, her beautiful eyes sparkling, her fingertips gently tapping the table.

She thought to herself, "This is a golden opportunity—regardless of whether Gu Yuan himself craves the title of 'hero,' as long as he continues to vanquish these evil gods, the people of the lower realm will naturally elevate him to godhood and regard him as the hero who saves the world."

"And on his path to godhood—I, Freya, must occupy a special place."

As soon as the brief emergency meeting ended, Freya immediately returned to her luxurious temple residence and summoned Ota, who was recovering from his injuries.

The pig-man warrior stood silently before her, his tall body still as solid as an iron tower, though his face still bore the pallor of someone recovering from a serious injury.

"Ota, my loyal knight."

Freya's voice was gentle and alluring, yet carried an undeniable air of authority, "Go find Alecto and Apat, and bring them—to me."

She leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, but it conveyed a sense of certainty: "I want to give these two goddesses to Gu Yuan as a gift."

"This matter must succeed; failure is not an option."

"Now that Chardo and Alphia are both gone, there should be no one in the city whose strength can surpass yours."

Upon hearing this, Otta stood silent, like a dormant volcano.

He could clearly feel the throbbing pain in his newly healed internal organs, but the goddess's command was paramount.

The other Freya Familia officers standing nearby, such as the four tontatta quadruplets, immediately showed indignation on their faces.

The captain had just recovered from serious injuries, but the goddess wanted him to carry out such a dangerous mission, just to curry favor with that Gu Yuan.

He was merely a mortal; even if he banished Erebus, what right did he have—

Just as the third brother, "Berlin," was about to voice his doubts, Ota raised his hand and silenced the commotion with a simple and firm gesture.

He raised his head, his gaze fixed firmly on Freya, his voice deep and powerful, as if containing boundless determination, completely suppressing his pain: "I will not fail you, Goddess."

He paused, as if making a vow to a goddess, and to himself, "I will definitely—achieve your goal."

Having said that, he didn't linger. He gripped his weapon tightly, turned around, and strode out of the room.

tap tap—

That broad yet resolute figure seemed to bear the weight of the entire clan as it stepped into the still-unsettled night, heading towards a new battlefield.

At the same time, deep within the "Alecto Familia" stronghold, in the prison.

Shakti Farma leaned against the cold, damp wall, curling up to try and conserve some body heat.

Darkness and silence enveloped her like a viscous liquid, almost choking her breath.

The faint, dull tremor that had been felt a few hours earlier was gone.

Instead, there is a deathly silence that can drive people mad.

This silence is more agonizing than direct torture; it devours time and hope.

I don't know how much time passed, maybe an hour, maybe a few minutes—

boom!!!

A deafening roar seemed to explode not far from the door, and the entire prison shook violently!

Shakti jolted awake from his daze, his heart pounding wildly, almost leaping out of his throat.

The deathly silence was shattered in an instant, and the outside was instantly filled with all sorts of chaotic sounds—

The roar of men, the screams of women in terror, the ear-piercing clang of weapons clashing violently, and the chaotic, frantic footsteps of fleeing men!

"Run! They've broken in!"

"It's Freya's Familia! It's 'Fierce Warrior' Otto!"

"Stop them! For the sake of Alecto!"

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After a brief moment of bewilderment, a tremendous shock swept over Shakti, which then transformed into an indescribable ecstasy!

Freya's Familia! Otto! They've arrived! It really is a rescue!

Her survival instinct gave her the strength to suddenly get up from the ground.

Ignoring the numbness and tingling in her legs from being curled up for so long, she lunged at the door and pounded on the seemingly indestructible door with all her might, shouting hoarsely, "Help! Is anyone outside? I am Shakti Farma of the Ganesha Familia! I'm imprisoned here!"

Help me!

"Can anyone hear me?! Please!"

She didn't know exactly what was happening outside, but the sounds of fierce fighting and the enemy's panicked escape clearly indicated that the situation was turning around!

She must seize this opportunity, which may be her only chance!

Meanwhile, the hidden entrance to the Alecto clan's stronghold was in complete disarray.

The heavy underground metal door was violently kicked open, twisted and deformed, lying to one side with a horrific tear at the break.

Several members of the Alectuary clan responsible for guarding the area lay scattered around, unconscious, their fates unknown.

"The Mighty" Ota stood like a mountain in the broken doorway.

His face was cold and hard; he didn't even glance at the defeated man at his feet, but calmly slung his iconic weapon over his shoulder—

With his greatsword, he issued orders in a deep, unwavering voice: "Team One, Team Two, seal off all known exits. Entry is permitted, but exit is not. Team Three, follow me to wipe out the remaining underground forces."

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Once the order was given, the fully armed Freya Familia members behind him moved swiftly like efficient war machines.

Ota took a deep breath, suppressing the churning blood in his chest, and stepped into the deep underground passage ahead, filled with the stench of blood and terror.

Its keen senses spread out like a spider web, capturing every subtle movement and energy fluctuation in the darkness.

His eyes sharpened, and he had already made his final judgment: "Except for the goddess Alecto, who must be captured alive, the rest of the clan members—"

"By order of the goddess, commander, deputy commander, officers, and even ordinary members, kill them all without mercy, leave no one alive."

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This was both Freya's order and the most effective and direct means of dealing with these lurking cancers in the shadows.

The bloody cleanup underground began.

Inside the prison, Shakti, who was desperately calling for help, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, making her shiver.

The sounds of fighting and the screams of the dying outside seemed to be getting closer and closer.

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