Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

"My hometown... is so far away, a place I can never go back to. Well, at least I'm happy here, and I don't feel homesick."

The masked fairy sitting opposite Rhodes looked up and glanced at him again, her sharp eyes gradually softening.

Is this guy also a fugitive from his hometown...?

Kaguya coughed lightly, changing the subject.

"Speaking of which, we should probably decide to split up and explore the dungeon! If I remember correctly, the clan doesn't have much money left."

"As the clan's level increases, the taxes paid to the guild also rise; there are also loans to be taken out for the base, and maintenance and resupply of weapons, armor, and medicine are required..."

When the girls heard Kaguya list a whole bunch of things that would cost money, they all looked pained and couldn't even eat.

Leyana lay face down on the table, on the verge of tears.

"Ugh...does it have to be such a realistic topic during a happy meal?"

Alexandra placed her fists on her waist and declared loudly.

"—Don't be too greedy, everyone!"

"A heart of poverty is the foundation of justice! Quickly recall the frugal methods we used when our clan was small!"

"Compared to the time when we were heavily in debt due to the labyrinth attack, and Lady Astraea had to drink wild grass soup for seven days and seven nights straight, but she smiled and said, 'It's alright,' and drank it down, what does this matter now!"

Upon hearing this, Rhodes looked at Astrea in astonishment, truly not expecting that the seemingly noble woman would have such a past.

Leila covered her forehead and sighed in shame.

"Captain, don't casually bring up our embarrassing past in front of the newbies! Didn't you see Lady Astrea was blushing?!"

The presence of a boy in the clan had already made the girls subconsciously more reserved, even the goddesses were no exception.

Astraea buried her head in her bowl, looking adorable as if she was focused on eating and hadn't heard a thing.

Norin smiled and shook her head, offering her suggestion.

"Then let's divide into groups as usual. One group will explore the dungeons to earn materials, while the other group will continue to patrol the city."

"However, considering the shortage of personnel and efficiency, perhaps it would be better if we hired a few support staff."

Thinking of his newly acquired abilities, Rod put down his bowl and plate and volunteered.

"How about I take care of the supporters?"

(P.S.: New book, please give me flowers and votes!)

Chapter 13 The whole world is a giant search and rescue operation (Please give me flowers and votes)

in the afternoon.

The exploration team consisting of Laila, Ryu, Nize, Maru, Asta, Celty, and Rhodes officially set off.

After carefully instructing everyone and personally seeing them off, the goddess Astraea reluctantly departed for the Hephaestus Familia, accompanied by the captain.

On the second floor balcony.

Iska watched the group's departing figures with worry.

"Is it really possible? Even for supporters, the dungeon is not a safe place for those who have received no favors."

"It's alright, after all, this is just to earn event funds, not to explore unknown territories."

"Besides, everyone can see that he still harbors resentment about his experiences in the dark faction, and he needs power to take revenge himself. The dungeon is exactly the kind of place where people can grow quickly."

Kaguya gazed at the beloved sword [Higanbana] hanging at Rhodes's waist, which had been temporarily lent out. She smiled gently like a Yamato Nadeshiko, yet her eyes narrowed like a cat's, and her lips curved into a mischievous smile.

"And if he gets scared from exploring the dungeon and obediently lets us take care of him in our familia, wouldn't that be a good outcome?"

Iska shuddered, rubbing her goosebump-covered arm, and turned to stare at Kaguya, who was radiating an eerie aura, with a strange expression.

"Um...you and Lyra knew Rod before, didn't you? I always felt that your attitude towards him was a bit strange."

A hint of confusion flashed in Kaguya's eyes.

"We're looking for that answer too."

Beneath the towering Tower of Babel.

"What's wrong?"

Leila cautiously looked up in the direction of Rhodes's gaze, but saw nothing but the blinding sunlight.

Rhodes withdrew his gaze and shook his head slightly.

"nothing...."

Even in the mortal realm, the goddess of beauty in this world can exert a terrifying power that distorts human perception. It seems that one can only feel safe with a virgin goddess by one's side.

Theoretically, the goddess Astrea in the family is also a virgin goddess, but it is unclear whether she has countermeasures like Hestia.

So, even if it's just to guard against the goddess of beauty, Blue Ribbon, hurry up and descend to the mortal realm...

Leila squinted, seemingly lost in thought, but did not press the matter.

"Rhodes, do you know how professional adventurer teams behave when they enter a dungeon?"

Rod replied without hesitation.

"Search, fight, evacuate."

Upon hearing this, Lyra forcibly swallowed the explanatory lines she had prepared, and looked up at Rhodes with a bewildered expression.

Rhodes tilted his head.

"Am I wrong?"

Leila scratched her head, a look of admiration in her eyes.

"Uh... not really. I must say, it's a very insightful summary. I didn't expect a newcomer like you to have such a profound and simple understanding. I underestimated you!"

Rhodes's image suddenly became much more mysterious in Lyra's mind.

His reliability level has skyrocketed among the Familias, even surpassing that of the foolish fairies!

"Let's go. Once we enter the dungeon, we must not be careless, even when facing the weakest monsters, especially the supporters."

Supporters' job is to collect dungeon loot such as [Magic Stones], and sometimes they also need to carry spare weapons or items for the team.

To put it bluntly, they're just porters.

However, if adventurers want to explore the dungeon most efficiently, they will need support.

A small team composed entirely of high-level adventurers may not necessarily yield as much as a team with professional support personnel.

Therefore, most truly rational and insightful people will not discriminate against those who provide support.

"If there is no professional support, it will usually be someone with lower ability in the team."

Maru, the healer who was being protected in the middle of the group along with Rhodes, chuckled.

"Because I'm the last line of defense for everyone's safety, I usually take on this role myself, but this time I'll leave it to you, Rhodes!"

"Okay, that's what I should do."

[Level C prayer issued.]

[Posted by: Laila, Liu, Nize, Maru, Asta, Celty.]

[Task: Assist the exploration team in carrying back as much loot as possible.]

[Reward: Randomly obtain one of the abilities from one of the publishers, and receive Wish Points based on completion level.]

Rod was secretly delighted.

The wish was indeed triggered!

But can you only acquire the abilities of one of them?

Tsk, I thought I could exploit the bug and take advantage of everything.

However, this result is acceptable.

The Mangekyou Sharingan he obtained through the lottery was the very eye that possessed Kamui, the most powerful ability in the Naruto world, and was an almost unique space-time ability in the DanMachi world!

Leaving aside its bug-level attack and defense capabilities, the almost limitless Divine Might Space alone is enough to fundamentally change the ecosystem of the adventure team!

However, the Mangekyou Sharingan consumes a lot of ocular power each time it is used, so it cannot be abused at will at this stage.

The most energy-efficient way to store the weight you carry is to accumulate it to the maximum limit before storing it in the Kamui dimension.

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Chapter 14 The Arrogant Cleanliness-Obsessed Fairy (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

Rhodes weighed the huge backpack on his back, feeling that if it were full, his previous body probably wouldn't be able to hold it.

"I can help Master carry things too~"

A rather relaxed voice came from Suzuka in my mind.

I drank a bottle of Hakimi before setting off, and now I feel full of energy!

In the state of being of one mind and body, Rhodes will be equipped with the absurd physical abilities of the racehorse girl, and he can switch accounts when he gets mentally tired.

However, if they are really categorized as "bricklayers," it might raise ethical issues.

"It's alright, Master, please feel free to rely on me!"

"Even though it's not on the racetrack, being able to participate in an adventure like in a light novel is a unique and magical experience, even within Uma Musume!"

Rod shook his head with a wry smile.

The cheerful and silent Suzuka dispelled Rod's concerns.

This quiet racehorse girl is now urging Rhodes to keep going in her mind, it seems she is really looking forward to the adventure.

After registering Rhodes as an adventurer, the group arrived at the first basement level of the Tower of Babel.

In the hall leading to the underground city, there is a single entrance to the underground labyrinth in the center of the floor.

A huge hole, ten meters in diameter, opened its mouth wide.

The rotunda is filled with long, thick columns arranged at fixed intervals, and the ceiling frescoes remind Rod of Western works from the Renaissance period in his previous life.

This is the boundary separating the underground labyrinth from the surface, and countless adventurers enter and leave this place day and night.

Their group of six women and one man was particularly eye-catching, and Rhodes, surrounded by the girls in the middle, endured the envy and jealousy of countless adventurers.

Many well-informed people also guessed Rhodes' identity.

The reason these people didn't rush forward to disturb them was because of the fairy in the group who exuded a terrifying aura that made her unapproachable.

The germaphobic fairy is using her sharp eyes to deter any strangers who try to approach her!

In the shadows beneath a pillar not far away, a cloaked man carefully confirmed Rhodes' identity, then stared in astonishment. After repeatedly verifying Rhodes' identity, he revealed a bloodthirsty smile and quietly left.

"Heh... You actually dare to come out and take risks, you really have a lot of guts... Lord Viter must be very eager to know this news."

The underground city, level one.

The walls and ceiling, painted a light blue, filled the entire field of vision.

The natural labyrinth where the sky is invisible stretches endlessly in all directions.

"Oh, so this is where the Heroes' Tale begins?"

The silent Suzuka screamed excitedly in my mind, as if it couldn't wait to wag its tail and run happily around here.

"Is it alright if I don't rest for a few more days?"

The masked fairy who came to Rod's right was deliberately half a step behind from the midfield position.

"After going through such a dangerous experience, it's a bit too much to explore the dungeon after only one night's sleep."

Rhodes was somewhat surprised that this naive, germaphobic fairy would actually take the initiative to talk to him.

Liu's slender ears twitched, and she glanced at Rhodes suspiciously.

"I get the feeling you have some kind of stereotype about fairies..."