Is there something wrong with playing Genshin Impact in the dungeon?

As they had anticipated...

"At this rate, once we've used up all those hundreds of 'trap items,' we should all be at 'Lv.20'."

Chapter Nineteen: Loki and Freya

As a former brigade commander who had never missed a single day of signing up for multiple missions, Ling Shu's ability to work incredibly hard was honed through rigorous training long ago.

Generally speaking, he can stick with anything that interests him.

Even seemingly tedious, mechanical actions are no exception.

And right now, 'exploring dungeons' happens to be what he's most interested in.

After all, for him, a 'modern person,' this was practically like playing a 'virtual reality online game.'

Whether it's the novelty or the excitement, it's a top-notch experience.

Men are young until they die.

Ling Shu knew, of course, that being an adventurer was a high-risk profession.

But it was precisely this different kind of life that he could never have imagined or experienced before.

Therefore, with the assistance of the 'Genshin Impact System', he was able to hunt monsters continuously for several days without sleep by using the 'Aerial Firefly' state, as if it were as natural as eating and drinking.

And it was during this time...

"Tell me, where exactly did you find such a terrifying 'monster' newcomer?"

On the first night of Ling Shu's second entry into the dungeon, the chief gods of Orario's two top familias secretly met.

In fact, although the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia are openly competitors, Loki, Freya, and Hephaestus, the chief goddess of the leading 'forging-type Familia' within the Labyrinth City, are all old friends who have led their respective Families in 'fighting side by side'.

How close are they?

Loki, with his flat, squinty eyes and thick Kansai accent, can casually call Freya the 'Goddess of Debauchery,' and they are usually considered very close friends who are also close frenemy friends.

When interacting with Hephaestus, he calls her by the nickname "Feifei Tan" and sometimes acts cute like a child.

Freya... was always valued above all else by her own family members, and could practically do whatever she wanted within Orario. However, she once sneaked out to play by herself and unintentionally caused a huge mess. She tried to get away with it by being cute, but Loki gave her a flick on the head on the street.

But on that particular occasion, even Ota and the others who were present and 'witnessed the whole thing' didn't say much.

Hephaestus, on the other hand, has a typical good-natured personality; both Loki and Freya consider her harmless. Furthermore, as the chief deity of the 'Forging Familia,' for logistical reasons, both of the 'top two factions' need to maintain good relations with her.

Especially the Loki Familia, who frequently go on "expeditions," despite the fact that the "Twilight Mansion" is a large and prosperous family with many members, including seven "Level 1 Adventurers," they often find themselves in the predicament of financial deficit.

Meanwhile, Freya and Hephaestus would secretly provide financial assistance to support Loki's Familia in continuing their journey into deeper dungeons.

As for tonight...

"Actively triggering a 'monster feast' for seven days and seven nights, fighting non-stop for a whole week, and then using this 'great achievement' to upgrade to Lv.2?"

In a private room on the second floor of a high-end tavern near the Freya Familia's stronghold, "Battlefield," within the Fifth District, one of the eight sectors of the Labyrinth City, Loki looked at the silver-haired goddess sitting directly opposite him, her entire body shrouded in a large hooded cloak, and asked curiously, "Are you sure this is something an ordinary 'human' could do?"

"If I remember correctly, even the [Silence] of yesteryear and the even more ancient 'heroes' didn't have such a terrifying performance when they first emerged, did they?"

Tonight, the guild finally chose to compromise.

Because Allen of Goddess's Chariot, who went to negotiate at the time, was very tough and had no intention of making any concessions, the guild, thinking that since it was impossible to avoid the possibility of subsequent serious accidents, might as well keep the right to release information in their own hands, took the initiative to disclose the details of how Kong and Ying upgraded to Lv.2.

Of course, the advantage of the guild having the right to release this information is that its members have the opportunity to emphasize the dangers of this method of achieving this 'great feat'.

As for what happens after that, if anyone still chooses to take the risk... then the 'guild' really has no way to stop them.

However, judging from Loki's current reaction, any adventurer with a sound mind wouldn't be so foolish as to court death.

at the moment……

"They are human beings."

"It's just that... well, they're 'very good'."

In response to Loki's question, Freya smiled slightly, her expression somewhat smug.

It's like 'parents who know their child got good grades'.

With a slight upturn of her lips, she said slowly, "Just a few days ago, I personally bestowed divine grace upon 'them' at the top of the Tower of Babel."

"Therefore, the upgrade time record of 'one week' is absolutely true."

Upon hearing this answer...

"Tsk, it's only at times like this that I truly envy your 'eyes'."

Loki couldn't help but click his tongue.

As the goddess of beauty, Freya's eyes can see through the soul essence of beings in the lower realms even without using her divine power.

She only needs to stand still, without even thinking, to have an alluring effect.

Based on this, the allure effect will increase dramatically with the slightest thought.

When she uses this 'property' without restraint, she can even charm the entire Netherworld.

Therefore, Freya's wearing of a hooded cloak when she went out alone was not entirely to hide her identity or avoid revealing her whereabouts.

It was still to block his own charm effect, which could be described as 'permanent passive'.

Speaking of which, one of the reasons Freya got the serious trouble of being hit on the head by Loki was because she hadn't taken proper precautions and almost caused a bloodshed while walking down the street...

Far away.

In short, now...

"It seems that it won't be long before your faction has two more 'Tranquility' members."

Loki's habitually squinted eyes opened slightly, revealing cunning red pupils. "Do you think they will be able to defeat the 'One-Eyed Black Dragon' in the future?"

When she asked about this...

"I think so."

Freya didn't tell Loki that she actually encountered Ling Shu without using her 'eyes' at all.

That was a complete coincidence.

Moreover, there are some coincidences that lean towards a 'farce' style.

She should keep this to herself; there's no need for her to gossip and unnecessarily reveal important secrets.

As for Loki's question...

"In short, in my opinion, judging solely from their current performance, 'they' have a greater potential than any other adventurer."

Freya gave it a very high rating.

There's no way around it; anyone who sees the overpowered effects of the three magic spells, 'Demon God Manifestation,' 'Primordial God Descent,' and 'Airborne Fireflies,' would have the same thought.

Upon hearing this, Loki showed an even more interested expression.

"Huh? More potential than any adventurer?"

At this moment, she was acting like a child, crossing her arms and sulking, "Some things can only be concluded accurately after they have been truly compared."

“I don’t think your two newcomers have more potential than my ‘Aistan’.”

"This is especially true in the future campaign against the 'One-Eyed Black Dragon'."

The words had barely left his mouth...

"is it?"

In the past, Freya would have mostly laughed off Loki's remarks.

Although she didn't know why Loki was so certain, she guessed it had something to do with the [Sword Maiden's] personal information... she didn't care.

There were some things she used to be too lazy to argue about.

Even though she hasn't lost since she lost to 'Hera'.

But today, Freya smiled mysteriously as she watched Loki arguing with her.

then……

"Since you put it that way, why don't you 'observe for yourself'?"

At that moment, Freya showed that expression...

"What mischief are you up to now?"

Loki's expression immediately turned extremely serious.

She knows Freya so well.

She knew that the latter, like herself, although not a pure 'fun god,' was definitely up to something whenever he showed that mysterious smile.

Under normal circumstances, this is unlikely to be a good thing.

Therefore, she was extremely vigilant at this moment.

As for Freya...

"Don't be so nervous."

Seeing Loki's sensitivity, she smiled and narrowed her eyes, saying, "I made a point of taking time out of my busy schedule to meet with you this time because I have something to say."

“You should know the situation within my clan… To be honest, although Ota and Allen have a ‘good relationship,’ neither of them is really suitable to be the guides for those ‘two children.’”

"Therefore, I would like to request two permanent slots for future 'expedition' projects within your clan."

Freya had just finished explaining her thoughts...

"???"

Loki looked completely bewildered.

a long time……

"Are you serious?"

"Ah."

Faced with Loki's suspicious question, Freya nodded, "You occasionally cooperate with Hephaestus's children, right? Just follow that model."

At this point, Freya picked up the tea and snacks on the table in front of her for the first time and took a small sip.