Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

It is also an "armor" derived from "filthy fairy spirits," which can provide "power" that surpasses human intelligence.

The area covers the right hand, right arm, and right shoulder.

The "green flesh" that was eroding the right half of his body turned red to please Revis.

In short, it is "flesh armor that is fused with the human body".

The surface is red and uneven, with vein-like blood vessels underneath that blend directly into Revis's skin.

An organ resembling a giant eyeball grew from its right shoulder and then turned its gaze toward Ais.

"Since you've changed... I have to change too."

Rives, who was kneeling on one knee, slowly stood up and pulled something out with the hand that had been touching the ground.

With a strange sound of the viscous substance being torn apart, a bright red longsword emerged from it.

This is a "filthy sword" from which a great deal of "magic" is released from the blade.

"The final battle between us has now officially begun."

There was a snap.

One of the blood vessels on Rives's cheek burst.

This was caused by a blood vessel bursting due to the "container" being unable to withstand the immense "magic power." Although the wound healed immediately thanks to its self-regenerating ability, another blood vessel burst, spraying scalding hot blood onto the ground.

The monster's body is slowly disintegrating.

However, Ais is the same.

The dark storm was indeed constantly putting a strain on her slender body.

It wasn't just Revis who imbued herself with excessive power.

"..."

"..."

Both of them silently drew their swords and assumed fighting stances.

The black storm, no longer a gentle breeze, blew through their hair, while the eerie fleshy armor trembled with excitement at the sight of its prey.

Ais and Revis faced each other like this—

There have been three times in total, from the past to the present.

Whenever one side loses, the other side wins and gains power; then the loser increases their strength to overturn the tide of the battle.

To put an end to this recurring relationship, the two roared simultaneously.

"Drink! Aa ...

The strange man kicked the floorboards and sprinted forward with a roar.

As if in response, Ais lowered her body and vanished from her spot in an instant.

"Black Wind" shattered the floor in one go, demonstrating an acceleration that surpassed that of the "monster" woman, and closed the distance.

The monster's roar clashed head-on with the howl of the black wind.

Side Story: Sword Oratoria 12 Chapter 6 Dark Divine Will

The night was completely silent.

In the endless darkness, one can still vaguely see the vast, black ocean. On a windless night without a single cloud, one naturally cannot hear the sound of waves, only the lonely moon hanging high in the night sky leisurely looking down upon the earth.

The cold moonlight also fell on the "building" hidden in a mountain.

Hidden among the trees, the building, which appears to be built close to the ground, is completely dark inside, with no light at all.

"..."

In an environment devoid of any insect chirping or bird calls, only the sounds of chirping and quacking could be heard.

Hermes climbed the wooden steps.

He suddenly stopped, placed one hand on the handrail, and turned to look behind him.

The towering white Tower of Babel came into view.

The thought of a group of adventurers fighting a bloody battle unseen beneath that tower made the male god squint his eyes. He then turned his gaze back to the front and climbed the remaining steps.

Hermes is currently alone.

There wasn't a single sign of anyone inside the building; it was so empty that it made one feel like all their worries had been for nothing.

Hermes walks up a large spiral staircase set outdoors to a balcony located on the building.

Although it's called a balcony, the space is actually quite spacious.

This place is built with wood, and potted plants are planted at both ends of the balcony.

It contains not only flowers, but also various crops, making it look like a greenhouse at first glance.

However, looking out from the depths of the balcony, one can enjoy a stunning night view—gazing at the labyrinthine city overflowing with magic stone lights, one can't help but think that this might be a "viewing platform".

Centered on this night view.

Against this beautiful backdrop.

One can see a god with his back to Hermes, gazing towards the city.

"Hey, I've finally found you."

Hermes took off his hat and stepped forward.

This is a goddess's "secret base".

It was also a giant granary and villa used by a certain "family" to store large amounts of grain.

"..."

The goddess silently turned around.

She seemed to be wearing a mask, slowly turning around with a blank expression.

"It's time to put an end to this—Demeter."

Hermes said so.

The goddess let her honey-colored hair flutter in the wind, maintaining her mask-like expression as she looked at Hermes.

"So you've found your way here, Hermes."

*

"Ouch, that hurts! Your claws have pierced my shoulder!"

“S-Sorry…”

Loki couldn't help but struggle like a child, waving his limbs and fidgeting.

As it slowly descended, the bird-singer Rei, with its wings spread, struggled to find the right amount of force to grip the goddess's shoulders with its claws.

This "vertical pit" connecting the man-made labyrinth to the ground was created when Death was sent back.

Loki and Rey flew into the crater, which was hundreds of meters deep.

They evaded the adventurers on watch and sneaked in from the labyrinth street.

Loki, having finally landed on the ninth level of the man-made maze, looked up and exclaimed as if it were none of his business, "Wow, that's really high! This hole is really deep!"

"I'm sorry, Lei, I had to ask you to bring me here."

"Lei, Lei-yi, my pretty sister..."

"But riding a high-altitude descent with a monster is also a pretty fun experience!"

Loki ignored Rey's inner turmoil and continued to ramble on without thinking.

Then she turned on the magic stone lamp tied to her waist and followed the path that Finn and the others had taken.

"This place has changed so much..."

The two soon arrived at the "Lord of the Lost Hall," where they could see a long corridor and a fork in the road where three forces split up.

In the maze, which had been completely transformed and was now overgrown with green flesh, Loki stopped at a familiar spot.

This is the main area near the "Hall of the Lost Ones"—the stronghold of the dark faction.

It was also the day of the "first wave of attack" that caused "fate" to diverge.

Grace, Loki, and the others who cornered Thanatos planned to settle their score with the enemy here.

Not long after, Dionysus suddenly decided to act alone.

"It seems the Ganesha's Familia has completely burned this area down."

"Yeah... all the green succulents nearby are completely dead."

With the green flesh almost completely burned away and the stone slabs beneath charred black, Loki walked toward a corner of the passage.

That was a blind spot that even the magic stone lights couldn't reach.

Because it blended seamlessly with the darkness, neither the adventurers nor even Loki had noticed this path before.

Loki used the magic stone lamp to illuminate the deep, dark corridor.

"...Lei, you just need to protect me until we get here."

"what?"

"After all, I troubled you to bring me here. Now, you can follow Finn's plan and head to the battlefield to support them."

"But...but, leaving you, God, alone in a place like this..."

"Don't worry."

Loki smiled at the bewildered Rey.

"There are no more monsters around here."

She said those words with a firm tone.

Feeling inexplicably pressured, Lei wanted to argue, but she could never win an argument against the god.

"...I understand. Since you insist, God..."

"I'm sorry, I made all the decisions on my own from beginning to end."

"Please don't say that, then I'll leave now."

The songbird, which had been coaxed away, seemed to be quite concerned about what was happening inside the maze, and soon flew away.

After she flapped her wings and flew high, leaving behind a few golden feathers with blue tips, she headed towards the tenth floor.

"So……"

Loki also started walking.

They walked toward the path where the darkness was dispelled by the light of the magic stone, which resembled a lantern.

They proceeded along the same path that Dionysus had taken earlier.

The green flesh that filled the path was all rotten. It seemed they had channeled all their power into the tenth level. The chunks of flesh resembled deflated balloons… no, they were piled up on the ground like a swamp, reaching knee-deep. It was as if she were deep in a dense forest, thick with the smell of grass, and the path was strewn with sticky honey—the indescribable stench made Loki stick out her tongue and gag. Along the way, she saw the corpses of colorful monsters, stripped of their "magic stones," strewn everywhere. She reached out and picked up a piece of one, but it quickly turned to ash and vanished from her hand. She also saw the remains of adventurers who had been swept there like the monsters, only a withered hand protruding from the swamp of rotting flesh. Loki silently observed this scene, so telling of the horrific tragedy, and continued onward, soon reaching the deepest part.

Ahead lies a vast cave.

The large hole that had been opened to the surface by the gods was still filled with green flesh, but the green flesh on the other walls and floors had indeed rotted.

Loki slightly opened her crimson eyes.

She came here to "investigate".

In order to obtain crucial "evidence" about the "urban destroyers".

"This is……"

There are old chairs, silk threads, and dressing mirrors here.

There were also water stains left on the floor.

"This smell... I've smelled it before in Dionysus's private storeroom."

It's a fragrance that's barely perceptible in the air, yet so sweet it's intoxicating.

That alone is enough to captivate the mind—it comes from the lingering aroma of wine.