I'm tied to Athena.

Because the antidote had been used up, the only option was to take a short rest on the 18th floor and let Bert, who was the fastest and most durable, go to the surface to buy antidote.

And so they were delayed for another two days.

The poisonous maggots seemed to be the last obstacle to them in the dungeon. After experiencing the poisonous maggots, Finn and his companions defeated Goliath on the seventeenth floor and finally successfully reached the entrance of the maze.

Climb up the artificial spiral staircase, walk out of the big hole in the dungeon, and pass through the gate of the giant tower.

The skin of Li Yun and others felt the breeze from the surface for the first time in a long time.

Arrived.

"Ah, it's been a long time since I came back!" Diona crossed the lineup and ran directly to the entrance, expressing her excitement.

This expedition took five days to go there and seven days to come back. Together with a few days of rest on the 50th floor and two days of rest on the 18th floor, it took a total of more than 20 days, nearly a month.

The expedition members who successfully returned to the surface relaxed their tense nerves and showed relaxed expressions.

"The sunset... every time I come back from an expedition, I always feel it is so dazzling." Lefiya looked at the soft sunset and her eyes became wet.

This expedition was truly fatal. The powerful strength of the filthy immortal spirits made them see no hope at all. If Li Yun and the three giants had not given up until the end, they might have really been wiped out there.

In front of the skyscraper facility, the fiery red sunset light embraced them as they came to the central square.

The setting sun was about to sink behind the city walls.

They should be used to seeing the sunset scenery, but in the eyes of them at this moment - adventurers who have experienced life and death and written their own heroic chapters, it is more precious than any treasure.

Li Yun and his vanguard troops waited here for about thirty minutes, and then the follow-up troops led by Grace and Livilia appeared with large cargo boxes.

"Thank you for this time, Loki Familia. Next time we have a chance, let's go on an expedition together again."

"We also want to thank you, Tsubaki."

In the central square, Loki's family and Hephaestus' family were saying goodbye.

After nearly a month of living together, the members of the two clans established a deep friendship. As they were about to part, the adventurers and the blacksmiths said goodbye to each other, and then the Hephaestus clan, led by Tsubaki, left.

"Li Yun, don't be late for the party." After saying goodbye to Hephaestus's family, Finn looked at Li Yun.

"Of course, I'm waiting for you to get me drunk." The leader of the dwarf tribe shook hands with the black-haired boy and smiled. Then, they turned their backs to each other and walked towards their own destination.

After bidding farewell to Loki's family in the central square, Li Yun walked towards West Street facing the sunset. He hadn't been home for a month, and he didn't know how they were doing.

Walking at a brisk pace, leaving all fatigue behind, Li Yun was looking forward to the moment when he would see Athena and Ai Lei.

".....Speaking of which, my title should have been decided, right?" Halfway through the journey, Li Yun suddenly remembered that the Conference of the Gods was held when they were on the expedition...I wonder what will happen.

I was a little nervous, but judging by the expressions of those around me, there shouldn't be a problem... After the Assembly of the Gods, the adventurers who have received titles will have their names posted on the guild's bulletin board for everyone to see.

Therefore, if there is any shameful nickname, it will be known to everyone in Orario the moment it is announced.

"Ah, Mr. Li Yun, are you back from the expedition?" As he walked, Li Yun came to the rich hostess again. Seeing him coming, Hill waved and greeted him immediately.

The innocent and lovely urban girl is wearing her usual work clothes and working as a door sign girl. Her gentle smile is something you never get tired of seeing.

"Long time no see, Hill."

After entering the store, Li Yun ordered three portions of dinner, and then started chatting with Hill, such as how the children in the orphanage were doing recently, and how the business was doing recently.

If you chat with Hill, you don’t have to worry about having no topics to talk about. This girl who can see through people’s hearts will definitely find a topic that suits you.

"Speaking of which, Li Yunjun, your title has been revealed." Hill suddenly mentioned Li Yun's title, her silver eyes showing a hint of curiosity, "The Returner, Li Yun, the leader of the Athena clan, is called the Returner."

"What's the meaning of this title? I heard that it was decided by Lady Athena herself during the Gods' Conference."

"Returner?" Li Yun was also stunned for the first moment. The meaning of this title was unclear. It might be meaningless to other people, but to Li Yun... this was the title that suited him best and the title that motivated him the most.

Why did Athena take this title?

Although it seemed unlikely, his heart seemed to have given the answer.

"Sorry, Hill. Let's talk again when we have time." After packing up three dinners, Li Yun walked towards home eagerly.

The secret hidden in the deepest part of my heart, which I have never told anyone, was really seen through by her.

Li Yun now urgently wants to know the answer.

"I'm back.

PS: Then the author should try to write more about daily life. Is the author's battle writing so bad? It is obvious that the author is good at writing about battles (uncomfortable)

PS: This chapter is free because the author has to take a ride home, so the next chapter may be a little late (sorry)

Chapter 118 Li Yun: Athena, I want to be with you

The orange sun was blocked by the huge city wall, leaving only a glimmer of afterglow. The blue color slowly replaced the red light and occupied the sky.

After walking through the bustling West Street, Li Yun returned home. He pushed the door open and went in, subconsciously looking at where Athena had been sitting. As usual, she was sitting there reading quietly.

"I'm back." Li Yun came in.

Athena looked up at him, then lowered her head to read, but a hint of relief flashed in her dark eyes.

Although she didn't feel the same palpitations as last time, Athena was still a little worried because she didn't see him return safely.

"Did you find anything this time?" She pondered it in her mind, gave up and said welcome back.

"Hmm..." Putting the dinner on the table, Li Yun planned to ask Athena indirectly to tell him the answer he wanted to know, "Let's talk about this later..."

“On my way back, I heard my title.”

"Returner." Li Yun sat down next to Athena, crossing his fingers in front of him, "How did you come up with this title for me?"

"What, you don't like it?"

"I like it, but...I'm not asking whether I like it or not. This title...always feels a little special."

Of course Athena knew what question Li Yun was asking, but as a punishment for keeping it from her, she had to be a little unreasonable.

"Isn't this exactly what you want?" Athena laughed softly, shifting her gaze from the book to the boy. "This title is both common and easy to pronounce. No one at the conference will express dissatisfaction and refuse to approve it."

"When did you realize that I had this idea?" The goddess' words made Li Yun feel helpless. He seemed to guess that Athena wanted him to confess on his own initiative.

"From the very beginning." Seeing Li Yun's decisive confession, the silver-haired goddess snorted and no longer ignored her question, "I noticed it the moment I saw you."

On the starless night, when Athena saw Li Yun, she felt that he was out of tune with this world. The loneliness as if he was isolated from the world even surprised her.

But she didn't care too much at that time, after all, they didn't have any direct relationship at that time.

But when the two of them came into this world, Athena slowly began to care about them.

Li Yun himself might not be aware of it, but Athena would occasionally notice that he would sneak out alone at night after everyone fell asleep.

When she first arrived in Orario, after she told Li Yun that there was a possibility of going back, Li Yun's eyes changed. It was that look that made Athena realize Li Yun's thoughts.

"I thought I had hidden it well enough..." Rubbing his face with his palms, Li Yun smiled bitterly, "I really can't hide anything from you."

"Speaking of this, Li Yun, perhaps what I'm going to say next will make you feel that I'm being unreasonable, but it doesn't matter. I was prepared when I gave you this title."

"I thought you would hesitate for a while before asking me why, but now, I will praise you for your decisiveness."

Afterwards, Athena stood up and walked in front of Li Yun. The petite goddess was level with Li Yun who was sitting on the sofa. She quietly ordered, "Look at me."

The young man looked up in confusion, and then their dark pupils met. The moment their eyes met, Li Yun felt the slight dissatisfaction in Athena's heart.

"I have been waiting for you to tell me this for a long time."

"From the moment you confessed to me that you came from another world, it meant that you had no intention of hiding anything from me."

"But this is the only thing you have been hiding from me since you made up your mind."

"Because you have a trace of worry deep in your heart. You think I will use force to tie you to my side, block your freedom, or cut off your thoughts of returning home, so that you will stay by my side forever."

"Don't deny my words. If you are willing, you can tell me your thoughts and wishes at any time."

"I have accepted all your boring complaints and tempers silently. It's okay for me to accept your pure wish again."

"But, it is precisely because you have been worrying about this issue in your heart. That is why every time you want to tell me about going home, you hesitate."

"Perhaps it's a good thing that we all keep some little secrets from each other. I don't mind if you keep one or two things from me."

"But this matter cannot be ignored by me."

"Even if you think I'm being unreasonable, I still want to tell you clearly that I'm angry!"

"...." Faced with the goddess' attack, Li Yun remained silent. Athena's guess was half right.

He was indeed worried that Athena would not let him go home, but as he came into contact with Athena, he gradually understood Athena's pride.

The king of gods who once ruled the sky and the earth would not use harsh means to imprison a child who truly wanted to go home, nor would he use any small means to cut off the child's innocent desire to go home.

If Li Yun took the initiative to say it, Athena would give permission without hesitation.

However, Li Yun's wish also changed after his contact with Athena. He didn't want to go back alone now - he wanted to take Athena back with him.

Just as Athena noticed Li Yun's homesickness, Li Yun also noticed Athena's change.

He had said before that Athena was becoming more and more like a human. Although her expressions had not increased, her eyes, which revealed wisdom, now showed a lot more joy and worry.

Athena is slowly adapting to human society, slowly interacting with people, talking to people, and getting along with people. What connects this process and supports her understanding of humans is the bond of Li Yun.

Because I have experienced the pain of loneliness, I will cherish the friends in front of me. Because I have experienced the happiness of being accepted, I will hate to be alone again.

Maybe it was a bit too arrogant to think so, but Li Yun believed that he held a very important position in Athena's heart. If he left alone, Athena would become lonely again without this bond.

He didn't want Athena to become a person again, so he made taking Athena back home a necessary condition. And in order to prevent Athena from noticing his true thoughts, he kept the matter of going home a secret.

But...Athena has now given him a perfect answer sheet - the returnee, so he must also give Athena a satisfactory answer sheet...

"Athena, actually, I want to be with you...

PS: This chapter has troubled the author for a long time, from eight or nine o'clock to now... The author has no more words left.

Chapter 119 Let's go back together

The existence of the Gorgon Stone allowed Li Yun and Athena to communicate with each other. Although their way of thinking had not changed, they had begun to get used to each other's train of thought.

Simply put, it's electricity.

When necessary, they can change their way of thinking and look at the problem from the other party's consistent thinking. Because of this, Athena seemed to see what Li Yun wanted to say.

Oops... Oops, did I guess wrong?

The dark and bright pupils shone like stars in the night. Athena's speculation was completely overturned because of these eyes.

This goddess of wisdom made a mistake. She only saw her own transformation and did not think about Li Yun's transformation... No, perhaps she did not even have the thought that 'Li Yun would take me back with him'.

It’s not that I can’t think of it, but I subconsciously don’t think about it.

Only a girl in love would have such thoughts. How could she, the goddess of wisdom, have such thoughts?

So, when Athena saw Li Yun's true thoughts from his eyes, the silver-haired goddess' anger suddenly subsided, and then her face began to turn red, and her dark pupils dodged slightly.

"Alright, that's enough, stop talking..." Athena interrupted Li Yun, "I already know what you want to say."

"You knew already?"

"Things like this...cousin...cousin...or whatever, I haven't made up my mind yet. Give...give me some time." After saying this, Athena ran back to the room under Li Yun's puzzled gaze.

"I really shouldn't have said it so early... It seems Athena is a little resistant." Li Yun rubbed his head, his expression somewhat helpless. The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard...

On the other side, Athena returned to her room and sat down on the edge of the bed. Her face was already red and her heart was beating wildly. He was confessing his love, it must be a confession... Hmm... Why did he suddenly think of confessing his love? I don't know what to do...

If I agree directly, will it seem that I don't respect myself? If I don't agree, will he be sad and think that I don't care about him... Ahhhh, it's so difficult for me.

With the wisdom of the goddess of wisdom, Athena equated what Li Yun wanted to say with a confession, although it was not known why the goddess of wisdom equated taking her home with a confession...wait, this...seems to be a confession.

After thinking it over carefully, Athena still came to this conclusion and lay on the bed, rolling back and forth like a child.

What should I do? Should I accept him? Or should I pretend to be the same as before?

No, no... Why would I want to agree to his request? Woohoo... It's so hard for me...

As Athena was rolling, a strange thought suddenly popped up in her mind - what kind of people are Li Yun's parents?

Are they feudal and conservative, or open and enlightened? What are their requirements for their daughters-in-law?

...No, I can’t think about it. How can I think about such a thing!

Stay calm, you must stay calm, you are the goddess of wisdom, you must be confident!

Suppressing the random thoughts in her mind, Athena took a deep breath, and then... started rolling around again.

“Wow… so shy…” Well, the goddess of wisdom Athena successfully evolved into Yadana.