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

Tiona: "But then again, this clan has many powerful members."

Raul: "There are indeed many strong individuals... Have you been fighting with anyone?"

Tiona: "Yes, yes. That was called the 'entry test'? Anyway, that's the kind of fight we had. I got beaten up by a dwarf named Grace."

Raul: "You fought with Mr. Grace?!"

Tiona: "Hmm! Tione got knocked away so many times by that little troll named Finn! That kin is amazing! I don't know why, but I'm getting excited. I definitely won't lose next time!"

Raul: "Hahaha... This place really has that Amazonian style..."

Tiona: "By the way, how did you get so badly injured?"

Raul: "Uh... I was... done this to me by Miss Tiona's sister..."

Tiona: "Hey~, you've already fought Tione? Then play with me too!"

Raul: "Huh?!"

Tiona: "Let's fight! Let's fight! Quick, get into position!"

Raul: "Eh...Eh?!"

Tiona: "Here we go!"

Raul: "Why did it turn out like that?! Ugh... Aaaaaaaah!"

(Transition)

Raul: "It's... something like that."

Elfi: "Really... Miss Tiona hasn't changed at all!"

Lefia: "Speaking of which, the ending... was the same as what happened to Miss Tione."

Raul said, "It's hard to say whether she's good or bad; you could say she's naive and innocent. Miss Tiona, on the other hand, is completely unmoved."

Elfi: "Hmm... but if you look at it that way, Miss Tiona is indeed a bit strange."

Lefia: "What do you mean?"

Elfi: "Exactly! Think about it, aren't Amazons all sex-oriented? We often hear that they're attracted to strong men, don't we?"

Raul: "Ah, yes, that's true. Miss Tiona may enjoy fighting, but she's completely unresponsive to that kind of thing."

Lefia: "Even Miss Tione is quite proactive with the opposite sex, though it's limited to the captain, though."

Elfi: "Right, right. You'd say she's an oddity even among the Amazons? Hmm... if Miss Tiona were a carnivore..."

Lefia: "If that's the case?"

"Could it be this feeling, Elfi?"

(Entering a state of delusion)

Tiona: "Ais~ Let's try a reverse pickup line!"

Ais, "A reverse...reverse pickup attempt?"

Tiona: "That's right! Reverse pickup! Surround a bunch of seemingly powerful men. The goal is a reverse harem, a paradise for girls!"

Ais's "Reverse, Reverse Harem..."

Tiona thought, "Ais is so beautiful, bringing them along should increase the success rate." And so she led them to the inn.

Ais: "Take...take it in. What are you going to do with it?"

Tiona: "Eh? Of course, it's about seduce them and then take advantage of them!"

Ais is "too scary".

Tiona: "My intuition tells me that humans are in high demand right now. Where could I find a younger man with white hair, red eyes, who grows up quickly and has great potential as an adventurer—someone just my type?"

Ais: "Tiona! Finn said, 'You can't do that kind of thing.'"

Tiona: "Tch~ Can't I try to flirt in reverse? Let's go to the dungeon then! We'll rescue the adventurers being attacked by monsters, and then bring them back as a thank you gift."

Ais's motives were "excessive and impure".

Tiona: "Isn't there this 'suspension bridge effect'? In that situation, they'd definitely agree easily if you invited them, because their guard would be down."

Ais: "Tiona, what a scary child!"

Tiona: "If I go to the dungeon now, I have a feeling I'll catch a lucky white rabbit~"

Ais: "I don't understand anything Tiona is saying..."

Tiona: "Let's go! Is it wrong to seek encounters in a dungeon?!"

Ais: "Wait a minute, Tiona! That's definitely a mistake!"

(Transition)

Lefia: "No—! This isn't Miss Tiona! I absolutely don't want this!"

Elfi: "Yeah, even though I said it myself, I'm still scared..."

Raul: "To be honest, it was already..."

Lefia: "Miss Tiona, this is perfect! Absolutely perfect!"

Raul: "Yes, that's good. And then, I've already told you about Miss Ais and the others from before. Are you satisfied now?"

"No problem, thank you very much, Mr. Raul. I enjoyed hearing that, and it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders."

Elfi: "I don't usually interact with Miss Ais and the others, so this feels quite novel."

Raul: "Is that so? That's good then. Well... let me pretend to be a senior for the last time... Lefia."

Lefia: "I'm here"

Raul: "I understand the burden on mages... but it's not good to always think about solving everything alone. Just trust Miss Ais and the others. Although it's also bad to rely on them blindly, thinking 'those people will definitely find a way to solve it'... they are extremely strong and will always help and protect their comrades, paving the way for us no matter what. So, we just need to do our best to be an asset to those people."

Lefia: "Mr. Raul..."

Raul: "Mutual trust and support—that's what a family should be like."

Lefia believes in "mutual trust and mutual support..."

Raul: "Although this is something I just learned from the captain. I should probably go now, I have to get up early tomorrow. Lefia, you guys should get some sleep too."

Alfie: "Okay, goodnight, Mr. Raul."

(Raul closes the door and leaves)

Lefia: "Phew... I... believe Miss Ais and the others."

(Transition)

Tiona: "Achoo!"

Tiony: "Hey, that's really dirty!"

Ais: "Are you alright, Tiona?"

Tione: "There's absolutely no need to worry, Ais. After all, idiots don't catch colds."

Tiona: "Don't call me an idiot! The idiot is the one who calls others idiots!"

Tiony: "Are you a child?!"

Tiona: "This is... well, you know, someone's been talking about us!"

Tiony: "Why are you dragging us into this?"

Tiona "might be Lefia."

Tione: "Ah, that does conjure up a vivid image. I guess they're already getting nervous because of the upcoming expedition."

Ais: "Heh, indeed."

Tione: "Lefia, don't overthink it. Just do it irrationally. After all, you have such powerful magic."

Tiona: "Tione was charging ahead all by himself in the expeditionary zone, and he got scolded by Finn and Riveria~ What a huge failure~"

Tione: "(╬▔皿▔) So you were almost killed by Cadmus, and Grace saved you, right? We were dragged into it too, and the whole team almost got wiped out!"

Tiona: "Ugh, what's with all this! Bringing up old stories!"

Tione: "You were the one who started this mockery!"

Ais: "Um...you two, arguing isn't very nice..."

Tiony: "Ais, what about you?"

Ais: "Hmm?"

Tione: "It's not just us, Ais did too, right? She experienced failure. Tell me about it."

Ais: "Mine?"

Tiona: "Yes, yes!"

Ais: "I..."

Tiony: "You tell me, you tell me!"

Ais: "Many times more than Tiona and Tione..."

The two sisters exclaimed, "Huh?!"

Ais said, "I've had a lot with Finn, Riveria, and Grace. I've always caused them trouble, and they've always helped me. So... I think I'm probably the one who failed the most."

Tiona: "Pfft, hahaha, Ais's shy! Hahaha, so cute!"

Tione: "Pfft, yeah, there's no such thing as an adventurer who hasn't suffered."

Ais: "Yes, Riveria said the same thing."

Tiona: "So, this time it's our turn to help others, shall we?"

Tione: "Yes. Just like the captain and the others who helped us before."

Ais: "Protect...Lefia and the others, help them."

Tiona: "Alright~! Starting tomorrow, I need to work even harder!"

Tiony: "It's getting late. Tiona, we should go back to our rooms. Sorry, Ais, everyone's crowding into your room."

Ais: "No, it's okay."

Tiona: "Goodbye, Ais, goodnight."

Ais says "Goodnight".

(The two sisters closed the door and left)

Ais: "I need to help Lefia and the others... so that no one dies. And then... I also need to become stronger."

Volume Twelve, Prologue: Gods, Blood Relatives, and Myths

The Taiwanese version is from the Kingdom of Light

Image source: Otonashi

Scan image: Wind

Input: kid

Photo editing: kid

A drop of blood fell, creating ripples.

A thousand years ago, it was called a "ritual".

The drop of water bestowed by the gods provides humanity with a vessel to ascend the ladder of sublimation. It is generally believed to be the key to unlocking the future and the power to overcome difficulties and dispel evil.

When the gods heard this, they laughed and said, "Don't overthink it."

They say: This is a catalyst, merely an opportunity. To unleash the hidden potential of humanity, to cultivate infinite branches that even transcendent beings cannot fathom. It is humanity that sails along the endless, vast sea route, crossing oceans, braving wind and rain, standing tall against storms; it is your oars that extend the journey to the other side of the horizon.

Some of the gods apologized, saying: "I'm sorry for imposing this burden on you."

Some deities changed the subject, saying: "How can parents not be happy to see their children grow up?"

Some deities made wishes, praying to see the "heroes" who would bear the burden of the "Promised Age".

Many gods, harboring various thoughts, cut their fingers and dripped their blood onto the earth.