A man mistakenly becomes the city lord of the land, conquering all the heavens and myriad worlds.

She wore an elegant black dress that hugged her body and revealed her skin, with delicate hair ornaments of the same color on both sides of her hair. Her beauty, adorned with these adornments, made countless adventurers drool.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Freya turned around to see a woman whose hair covered her right eye handing her a notice.

"Lady Freya, this is a notice sent by the Adventurers' Guild, saying that only you can open it."

"Oh? Is there some kind of event?"

Freya, the goddess of beauty, handed the wine glass to the other party and received the sealed notification.

Freya frowned slightly after opening the package and reading the contents.

"This is really not a joke?"

"What happened, Lady Freya?"

"Take a look, Helen."

Freya handed over the notice in her hand.

The woman, referred to as 'Helen,' received it and quickly read it through.

"This... is just too outrageous; although we received information that the labyrinth was completely sealed off beforehand, it was suddenly unlocked afterwards, which the adventurers regarded as a 'labyrinth rampage' and an accident. But in the end... it was done by the 'Dungeon Lord' mentioned in the notice?"

Helen didn't quite believe it.

Or rather... I can't believe it.

Since their inception, dungeons have been not only filled with treasures but also served as lairs for monsters.

The human world was once invaded by monsters that escaped from the underground cities, and they have not yet been completely eradicated.

If those monsters had a leader, the consequences would be unimaginable.

If the other side is willing, the extinction of humanity is probably only a matter of time.

"However, if we consider the 'accidents' that happened before, it all makes sense."

"An accident? Lady Freya, you mean...?"

"Uranus has disappeared."

? ?

Helen couldn't understand the meaning of those words.

What exactly does the disappearance of the gods refer to?

Return to the Celestial Realm? Leave Orario? Or...?

"I believe he was killed."

"That sir... the chief deity of the Adventurers' Guild, was killed?"

"If this notification is true, then Uranus's 'death' was very likely caused by that 'Dungeon Lord'."

Freya then looked at the brightly lit streets of Orario.

Is a new era dawning?

"The content mentioned in the notice seems quite reasonable. I wonder what you think, Lady Freya."

"Those contents mark the beginning of a 'new era,' and free adventurers will likely have only two choices."

Freya concluded

"Follow the instructions and leave Orario."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

At the headquarters of the 'Hephaestus Familia', Hephaestus, having stopped her work and placed her hammer aside, walked to the door.

Looking at the Adventurers' Guild employee who delivered the notice, she asked curiously before reading the contents.

"What exactly happened to the guild... Uranus's divine power erupted for a moment, but then quickly disappeared."

"I'm sorry, Lady Hephaestus, I don't know the details either. I just came to deliver something."

"Ok."

Hephaestus took the notice and returned to the inside of the weapons shop.

The clan leader, who had been busy, appeared before her.

Chun Kobrand stared at the letter with curiosity.

"Who sent it? My Lord God."

"The Adventurers' Guild usually sends this to each of the main gods."

The two walked to the window, opened it, and read the contents together.

The Adventurers' Guild has decided to standardize dungeon exploration.

Different levels can only access different floors;

In addition, a shift system will be implemented to ensure that the maze can be explored 24 hours a day.

This rule puzzled Hephaestus greatly.

But one key piece of information eventually made her understand the reason.

"This is the suggestion of the 'Dungeon Lord'."

"That's strange, my lord. Does the dungeon really have a lord? If so, he couldn't have remained silent for so many years, could he?"

"Many people believe that the dungeons are sentient beings. Perhaps... after countless years, those consciousnesses gave birth to a 'unified entity'?"

This was the only possibility Hephaestus could think of.

"Speaking of the system mentioned here, it feels like the work arrangement in those shops. Free adventurers have become employees who must abide by company rules."

Chun pointed out the key point.

Hephaestus shared the same idea.

"Moreover, adventurers who do not follow orders will lose the right to explore the dungeon, which means... we must follow the orders of that 'Dungeon Lord'."

Whether they are adventurers or gods like Hephaestus, under the new rules, they are all employees of that city lord, his laborers.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"You've seen that notice, haven't you, Ganesha?"

"Why did you suddenly come here, Hermes?"

At the headquarters of the 'Ganesha Familia', the chief god Ganesha looked at Hermes, who appeared before him with the captain. Even though he was wearing a mask, one could tell from his tone that he was very puzzled.

“You have a deep understanding of ‘dungeons’ and are committed to promoting understanding and coexistence between humans and monsters by holding events such as ‘Monster Festivals’, so I am curious about your opinion on this notice and whether you agree with the arrangements of that ‘dungeon lord’.”

“This is beyond my control, as you know, Hermes. Before we received the notification, Uranus…”

"They were killed, or rather... sent back to the heavens."

Hermes added.

This is a fact that all the gods of Orario have noticed.

When the 'Lord of the Underground City' appeared, the great god Uranus left this world!

This is definitely not a coincidence.

"The opponent is very strong, there is no doubt about that."

“Yes, Hermes, but judging from the notification, the ‘city lord’ is someone who can communicate.”

So what are you going to do?

"Seeking cooperation."

Ganesha answered quickly.

If he possessed power, he truly would be the 'Lord of the Underground City'...

"If everything is true, Orario... no, this world will undergo a real change."

Upon receiving the notification from the 'Lord of the Dungeon' and learning of Uranus's instant defeat, the Orario gods decided to act according to their own plans.

Chapter Twenty: Ais's Hatred, Chenhai's Promise, and the Feast for the Gods!

"I am not your enemy, but the adventurers' boss."

Ais heard Chen Hai's reply.

boss?

Rivera, standing to one side, recalled the 'anomaly' that had occurred during this period.

Just last night, she, along with Ais, Lefia, Tiona, and Tione, went to the underground city to explore the unknown areas of the 'Deep Zone'.

Due to supply issues, it was decided to return to the ground for repairs.

Upon reaching the 18th floor, a safer floor, they discovered that the residents of Rivera had become unusually panicked.

After a brief inquiry, it was learned that the road to Orario was blocked by rock walls.

Although some skilled adventurers attempted to destroy it and create an opening, it ultimately proved to be of no use.

The rock wall's self-repairing ability exceeded everyone's expectations; even when Ais unleashed her full power, she couldn't free everyone.

Just when everyone was worried about being trapped, the passage suddenly returned to normal...

This strange situation caused a large number of residents of the adventurer town of Rivera to travel to the surface, resulting in quite a commotion.

Now, after listening to her own god Loki's explanation, Riveria was only surprised by the answer she received.

The dungeon lord really exists!

There is indeed an urban legend circulating in Orario that 'the dungeons possess self-awareness,' but no one has actually proven it.

However, quite a few people believe it.

In fact, Riveria also believes that the legend has some truth to it.

Otherwise, why would there be a 'God Assassin'?

Why did large-scale monster invasions of the ground occur in the past?

So the question is, why did the 'Dungeon' remain silent for a thousand years after that?

Is it because they are creating a 'Dungeon Lord'?

With many questions swirling in her mind and no answers in sight, Riveria noticed that Ais had stood up beside her.

Orario, the renowned genius Fiora, is no longer expressionless.

"The black dragon from the dungeons has caused immense harm to this world, and this is unforgivable."

Ais said with a clear understanding

"Someone has to pay the price for that disaster. If you are the lord of the dungeon, then the black dragon is your subordinate, isn't it?"

"Ais, I don't think we should be discussing this now."

Loki's expression changed, and he reached out to grab Ais and pull her back to her seat.

However, the swordswoman dodged it.

Chen Hai and Ai Si looked into each other's eyes, not avoiding the topic.

He knew about Ais's misfortune and her hatred.

The black flames of revenge have never been extinguished; they continue to burn fiercely.

“My identity is not inherited from the past, but rather that of a newly enthroned ruler, so I have never commanded an army of monsters to invade the surface; in fact, even if I had done it, you would not be able to exact revenge now, Ais Wallenstein, do you understand this fact?”

"..."

“However, I came to Orario and established the rules in order to create a fair and efficient environment, so your revenge is necessary in my opinion.”

"I have never forgotten."

"In response to your revenge, I promise you that you can challenge the Black Dragon in the future."