The Fukaros Familia, starting from DanMachi.

Two figures passed each other.

Time seemed to stand still forever at this moment.

Immediately following was a crisp clang as a weapon fell to the ground.

The enormous flaming battle axe broke in two and fell to the ground.

The massive body of the Fire Axe Hilichurl mob froze in place.

A thin, charred diagonal line stretched from its left shoulder to its right waist.

There was no blood flowing out, only charred blackness from being instantly burned and carbonized by ultra-high temperatures.

As a gentle breeze blew by, the body of the Hillock mob slowly slid along the diagonal line, turning into a cloud of black smoke and dissipating into the air.

In the arena, only a magic stone shimmering with an ominous light remained, along with a rose lying quietly on the ground, emitting a faint purple glow as if stained with blood.

Fen Yu's figure appeared. He knelt on one knee, using the tattered and melted longsword in his hand to support his swaying body.

He was breathing heavily, sweat mixed with blood dripping down his face to the ground.

His entire body was stained with blood, some of his own, and some of the monster's.

"We won...we won!"

Lefia subconsciously pursed her lips, gripped the staff tightly in her hand, and her azure eyes were filled with the image of the white-haired boy kneeling on the ground.

"We won."

Bert grinned, revealing a rare smile.

"Yay! Hero, you won!"

Tiona jumped high and cheered excitedly.

Riveria also smiled slightly.

As a seasoned adventurer, witnessing such a historic challenge against a level above her own was something even she couldn't remain calm about.

Liu instinctively clutched her chest, a look of confusion on her face.

She didn't understand what that burning sensation, that made her want to cry, was.

She has clearly given up on justice, and she is no longer an adventurer, so why does she still have this feeling?

Sakura and Mikoto stared wide-eyed at the ravaged, pitted battlefield, speechless for a long time.

The next moment, the longsword, which was on the verge of its limit, could no longer hold on, let out a clear mournful cry, and shattered into countless fragments.

However, the fall to the ground that Fen Yu had anticipated did not occur.

He fell into a warm, faintly scented embrace.

Tifa held the exhausted Fenyu firmly in her arms, looking at his pale face with a satisfied smile, and smiled tenderly, saying softly, "You succeeded, Captain."

The robin, a step too slow, paused almost imperceptibly, pouting slightly, but quickly replaced it with a gentle and gratified smile.

Feng Jin, carrying Xiao Yika, quickly stepped forward and began to carefully examine Fen Yu's injuries.

The pink pegasus nuzzled against Fen Yu's cheek, sprinkling healing green light that gently soothed his wounds.

......

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the slightly mottled windows of the old town of the Seventh District, illuminating the simple three-story house of the Fucaros family.

The faint, refreshing scent of herbs blended by Violet still lingered in the air, mingling with the aroma of Tifa's carefully prepared breakfast wafting from the kitchen, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere—a stark contrast to the blood-soaked, fiery battle in the dungeon yesterday.

Fen Yu sat cross-legged on the sofa in the living room, closing his eyes in meditation.

In yesterday's battle, although he achieved the feat of challenging a higher level by unleashing the power of [Eternal Flame], his body did not come without a price.

Every fiber of the muscles is protesting against the excessive exercise, and the excessive mental exertion is also causing waves of fatigue in the brain.

However, in contrast, he possesses a more refined and insightful sense of power honed through life-and-death experiences, and the acquisition of great achievements; he is now in a state where he can level up at any time.

"Tap, tap, tap."

Just then, a polite and restrained knock on the door broke the tranquility of the morning.

Tifa, who was setting out the plates, wiped her hands in confusion and went over to open the door.

A group of visitors stood outside the door, a sight that surprised her somewhat.

The leader was a young man with black hair and black eyes, dressed in a simple kimono, with a gentle demeanor yet exuding a dignified air.

Behind him were Kashima Sakura, Yamato Mikoto, and Hitachi Chigusa, whom they had rescued in the dungeon the day before.

They had all changed out of their adventurer gear and were dressed in neat casual clothes, their expressions solemn and serious.

"Excuse me... who are you?"

Tifa asked politely, her gaze lingering for a moment on the young man at the head of the group. She sensed an aura emanating from him that was completely different from that of ordinary people.

"I'm so sorry to bother you so early in the morning."

The young man at the head bowed slightly, his tone sincere, "I am Takemikazuchi, the...chief deity of these children."

Upon hearing the word "god," Tifa immediately understood and stepped aside to make way, smiling as she said, "So it's Takemikazuchi, please come in. Fryna and the captain are both here."

She politely invited Takemikazuchi and his party into the room.

Upon entering the living room, Kenjiro's gaze fell upon Fuyu, who had just opened his eyes from meditation.

Without the slightest hesitation, he bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle to Fen Yu and the others.

"I am extremely grateful to the members of the Fukaros Familia for their righteous intervention yesterday, which saved my children. I, Takemikazuchi, and the Takemikazuchi Familia will never forget this great kindness."

His voice was loud and sincere, filled with the weighty promise of a deity.

Behind him, Sakura and Mikoto, whose injuries had been healed by Kaze's magic, along with several other members of the group, followed the main god and bowed deeply in the most solemn manner.

"Thank you all for saving my life."

Such a grand gift left Robin and Wind Violet, who had just come downstairs, somewhat at a loss for words.

Fenyu quickly stood up and, together with Tifa, stepped forward to help her up.

"Lord Takemikazuchi, everyone, there's no need to be so polite."

Fen Yu smiled wryly, "As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Besides, the God of Takemikazuchi usually takes good care of our goddess. This is what we should do."

At this moment, Funina, who had heard the commotion, also came downstairs.

She already knew the whole story from Fen Yu. Seeing the scene before her, she cleared her throat, tried her best to adopt the dignified posture befitting a goddess of justice, and put her hands on her hips, saying:

"That's right, Jian, there's no need for that. As members of the kin of the goddess of justice, Fukaros, it is our duty to uphold justice and save those in danger. We don't choose to save people for any reward."