The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Compared to the curiosity of others, Finn's thoughts were much broader and more far-reaching.

"If we can obtain a large number of relics, or even higher quality relics, the overall strength of our Loki Familia will reach a whole new level."

He calmly analyzed, "At that time, the expedition will be able to penetrate into a deeper level, until... it breaks the records previously held by the Zeus and Hera Families, and makes the reputation of the Loki Families resound throughout the world once again."

He needs prestige in order to revitalize the dwarf race.

The appearance of the relic was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.

He cleared his throat and gave the order: "From today onwards, all officers and members with free time may enter the dungeon to hunt down new types of monsters that can drop artifacts."

"But, Finn."

Riveria frowned slightly. "At this stage, the new monsters only appear in the upper levels. Those monsters are too weak for us. If our Loki Familia hunts a large number of upper-level monsters, it will not only cut off the source of income for lower-level adventurers, but also deprive them of the opportunity to train. The guild will never allow us to do that."

Upon hearing this, Finn revealed a knowing smile.

"Rivia, of course I've taken that into consideration."

He explained, "According to intelligence, the artifact was dropped by a Lv.2 Sea Demon. Monsters of this level shouldn't even be in the upper levels. Our Loki Familia is taking the initiative to eliminate these deadly threats to lower-level adventurers. They will only thank us, and the guild will find no reason to stop us."

Finn's words made everyone realize the truth.

That's right, they weren't going to "steal monsters," but to "eliminate threats."

The matter was settled just like that.

First-level adventurers like Ais and second-level adventurers like Raul have been granted permission to go to the upper levels to hunt new Lv.2 monsters.

Loki's family wasn't the only ones to obtain the relics.

Among the other adventurers, some were extremely lucky enough to kill the Sea Demon on the brink of death, thus obtaining this rare item.

Within just a few days, the existence of the "Relic" spread throughout the adventurer community in Orario.

The speed at which this storm spread was beyond imagination.

Soon, the entire Orario region was in an uproar.

Some high-level adventurers who used to operate in the lower and middle levels and looked down on the upper levels began to appear frequently on levels 1-12.

Even the Freya Familia, who spend their days in the "Battle Wilderness" and are obsessed with fighting among their own kind, had several high-level adventurers who, at the behest of the goddess, ventured into the dungeon after a long absence, their purpose self-evident.

In order to obtain artifacts that can enhance their strength, almost all adventurers are searching for rare, powerful, and new types of monsters that should not exist in the upper levels.

For a time, the upper level of the underground city became more "lively" than ever before.

However, these experienced high-level adventurers strictly adhere to unwritten rules.

They precisely targeted their own objectives, refraining from mass-hunting low-level common monsters, thus leaving lower-level adventurers with a means of livelihood and opportunities for growth.

A frenzy surrounding the "Relics" has swept across the entire labyrinth city.

On the only way to the entrance to the underground city, the enormous shadow of the Tower of Babel looms over the endless stream of people below.

The atmosphere today is completely different from usual.

In the past, although many adventurers entered the dungeon, there was always a pattern and order.

Now, this place has become like a bustling market, filled with restlessness and longing.

Among the endless stream of adventurers, many unfamiliar faces appeared.

Some people who had long given up on adventure and sought a different way of life in the city have now picked up their dusty weapons again.

More often, it's those adventurers who have hit a bottleneck and can't improve even a fraction of their potential no matter how hard they struggle.

For them, the appearance of the relics was tantamount to opening up a second path to the summit on the cliff of despair.

"Have you heard? The guild posted an announcement: they're offering one million Fallies for a three-star artifact."

"One million? My God, that's enough to buy a decent set of gear."

"The key isn't money. If we can collect a complete set of artifacts and upgrade them with the dropped fragments... even if our stats remain the same, our strength will increase significantly. Then, we might be able to challenge floors that we never dared to dream of before."

"That's right, as long as we can gain more experience points, we'll have a chance to level up."

Every adventurer yearns for the transformative experience of "leveling up".

Now, the opportunity is right in front of us, and everyone wants to seize it at all costs.

The guild's acquisition announcement has indeed been released. Not only are the three-star artifacts worth millions, but even the "artifact fragments" used for upgrading are priced at tens of thousands of Fali each.

But this is more like a gesture, an affirmation of the value of this new resource.

So far, no adventurer has chosen to sell the artifacts they worked so hard to acquire.

After all, the drop rate is too low, and the quantity is currently scarce. Each piece is a treasure that can change one's destiny.

The four members of Fenyu walked towards the entrance, mingling with the crowd.

As they approached the spiral staircase leading to the Tower of Babel, they even spotted a group of Loki's elite officers.

Leading the group was Riveria, followed by a group of elites including Ais, Tiona, Tione, and Bert.

Such a luxurious lineup appearing at the upper entrance attracted countless awe-inspiring and curious glances from the surrounding adventurers.

Just then, Ais paused almost imperceptibly.

Her gaze swept across the crowd and landed on that familiar white-haired figure.

"Ais, what are you looking at?"

Rivera, who was beside her, followed her gaze, but only managed to see Fenyu and his group of four disappear into the darkness at the entrance of the dungeon.

"...It's nothing." Ais shook her head and looked away.

"Let's go," Riveria said calmly without pressing further. "Finn wants us to collect a set of relics as soon as possible, then upgrade them to the highest level and see how effective they are."

She led this group of troubled, level-one adventurers into the dungeon.

With the arrival of Fen Yu, it was as if an invisible switch had been flipped.

The number of new monsters, which had been greatly reduced due to being hunted by a large number of adventurers, has once again begun to be hatched frantically in the dungeons.

Black smoke and ominous light intertwined on the walls, ceiling, and floor, and Hilichurls and Slimes materialized out of thin air.

"Here we go again, it's started again!"

"Quickly, now!"

The adventurers who had been patiently waiting in the upper areas were greatly encouraged.