The Cloud-Raised Brave Man's Travels

Ai Si watched the battle in front of her with burning eyes. It was too fast... Koya was getting stronger too fast. Before the expedition, Koya was just an ordinary Lv.1 adventurer, but now he was fighting against a Lv.5 floor master. This miraculous growth rate was enough to terrify anyone.

"Koya?! That Level 1 adventurer who was involved in the scandal with you and Lefiya?! Him? How could it be him?"

Tione's tone was full of surprise. Everyone in the Loki clan, including Koya, was familiar with each other. His feat of conquering the abnormal orc was also a very interesting topic of conversation among the Loki clan. A Lv.1 adventurer who killed a Lv.2 special species could indeed be called a genius, but wasn't it a bit too much for you, a Lv.1 adventurer, to fight back and forth with a Lv.5 adventurer?

"The magic particles surrounding Goliath disappeared."

Bert did not join in the girls' conversation. He was always paying attention to Goliath's condition. He noticed from the beginning that the magic power around Goliath was suppressed after the battle with Koya. He used to think that the particles would only appear when Goliath was seriously injured, but now the wound on Goliath's body cut by Koya's sword did not heal at all. It seemed that Koya used some means to suppress or dispel Goliath's magic power.

"I remember now... When Koya is in this state, he interferes with all the magical factors around him. He once interrupted my Wind Spirit Sprint when we were sparring."

"That kid is a real monster."

Even Burt had to admit that Ace and Lefiya had really good vision. When he heard the gossip about Ace and Koya, he was ready to teach them a lesson, but he was stopped by Finn at that time.

Asfi, who had been silently beside Aisi and the others, pushed her glasses. She now understood why her lord had to risk being punished by the guild to come to the dungeon to find Koya after hearing that he was safe. For Hermes, if he had not seen everything with his own eyes, he would definitely dig out his heart and stomp on it a few times.

Okay, now let's turn our attention back to Koya.

Now Koya only felt that his condition was better than ever. Goliath's heavy punch landed on his body as soft and powerless as if he was hit by a ball of cotton. At first he was amazed at what was going on. After all, this force was completely different from what he encountered in his dream.

But as Koya's sword sliced through Goliath's arm, and he saw the red particles coursing through its muscles, he instantly understood. Goliath's regeneration was limited; newly grown muscles weren't nearly as strong as before. The only reason he could unleash such powerful attacks was because magic, instead of blood, fueled his body. Now, with the full unfolding of the divine domain, the magic that served as Goliath's blood was disrupted, leaving him a mere figurehead, a formidable figurehead.

Livilia's annihilation magic had already seriously injured Goliath. If Burt and the others had not been frightened by Goliath's sudden burst of magic and retreated, but had continued to attack it like this, Goliath would definitely fall. But seeing Goliath with magic particles wrapped around his body, who looked like he had walked out of hell, how many people would be able to muster up the courage to fight it to the death again?

【Roar, roar, roar!!】

Goliath's roar was filled with resentment and anger. He couldn't figure out where this guy in front of him came from. His arms became weaker and weaker, and the magic power in his body was like a disturbed wasp scurrying around. Goliath had no control over them at all. The muscles forcibly stimulated by the magic power became weaker and weaker. Although his every action looked powerful due to his huge body, he couldn't even break Koya's skin.

What's the saying? Offense and defense have changed!

The long sword in Koya's hand cut open Goliath's chest. Before his eyes was the magic running around in his muscles, and in his ears was Goliath's painful wails. Koya made a judgment in an instant that it was time to get rid of this guy.

[Guardian of Hell, show your fangs and claws. Let flames sweep across the sky and poison infect the earth. I will use your ferocity to tear apart the enemy before me, Cerberus!]

Koya's unskilled chanting was finally completed amid his stuttering, and a huge summoning circle lit up under his feet. The next second, the ones confronting Goliath were not Koya but three huge dog heads, each the size of Goliath. Just from the heads, one could guess the size of the monster. But as the necks under the three heads fully emerged, the light of the summoning circle disappeared. The magic power in Koya's body was not enough to bring down the complete form of Cerberus, but it didn't matter.

"Woof? Woof!" (Huh? How did we get here?)

"Woof!" (Stupid Lao Er, we've been summoned by our new master, hurry up and say hello to him.)

"Woof woof woof!" (Hello, Master!)

Although it sounded like thunderous dog barking to outsiders, to Koya's ears it was the voices of three girls, and judging from the voices, they seemed to be three young girls...

"Woof, woof, woof!" (Master, if you need us to do anything, please tell us quickly. We can't stay here for too long.)

"Help me fight it!"

"Wow!" (Got it!)

Seeing the black guy that Koya pointed at, the three dog heads instantly took an attack stance, with fire, venom and lightning spewing out of their mouths. In fact, their most powerful weapons were their claws and fangs, but unfortunately they were not summoned out in their entirety, otherwise the little guy in front of them would have been slammed to death on the ground by one of their claws, and there would be no need for this fancy long-range attack.

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A diamond-shaped magic stone, one meter high and half a meter wide, fell onto the ravaged land, splashing a little dust—

Chapter 107: Heroic Epic

“—Uoooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

At this moment, the adventurers forgot about the environment they were in and the monsters around them who were still eyeing them covetously. Irregular cheers rose and fell here.

The adventurers raised their weapons, or stood shakily with the help of others, looking towards where Koya was. Their eyes were filled with tears after surviving the disaster, and they shouted "Hurray!" with their parched throats. Their broken swords, spears, axes, and shields clashed with each other, like a triumphal song for the hero.

The adventurers' cheers resounded like a tsunami, infecting everyone here and shaking the entire prairie.

The herd dispersed. Having lost their leader, they returned to their normal state and slowly walked towards the forest. They remained indifferent even when they passed by adventurers lying on the ground.

The war is over!

The adventurers from Rivera Town and the adventurers from Loki's clan all had red faces with excitement, sharing their joy with each other.

No one knew the name of the hero that should be called out, and they all looked at the figures in the station and on the battlefield with reverence.

The light crystal on the ceiling was relit at this moment, and the faint light was like the arrival of dawn, and the dark hero shone brightly in this light.

Among Loki's followers, Hatsune and Lefiya ran towards him. The moment their scales faded, the two girls threw our hero into the dust.

"Koya! You had me worried to death! Asshole!! Why are you trying to be a hero?"

"Hey hey hey~~"

"You're not hurt, are you, Koya?"

"Don't worry, Lefiya, I'm fine."

Hermes Wars stood beside Asfi, watching Koya being thrown to the ground by the girl. There was a smile in his eyes, and the cheers in his ears made him extremely satisfied.

"That's wonderful, truly wonderful! I, Hermes, have witnessed it with my own eyes! He exudes an unparalleled brilliance, and even the guardians of Hell bow down at his feet. Hera, oh Hera, how did you cultivate such a dazzling hero? Are you not satisfied with Hercules? Do you want to cultivate a hero that will make you even prouder than him?"

Hermes recalled the words of the proud Queen of the Gods.

He's my proudest child, but his talent is lacking, so I kept him with me. But Zeus said his grandson would be heading to Orario this year, and in a fit of rage, I didn't allow Koya to go either... Now that I think about it, my impulsive behavior may have caused Koya considerable hardship in Orario. Hermes, if that child doesn't show his brilliance, please bring him back to me.

Even now, Hermes could still recall the tenderness in Hera's eyes. It was clear that unlike the other children of her family, Hera truly had adopted Koya as her own. Even then, Hermes had been intensely curious about the person who could elicit such a gentle expression from the proud Queen of the Gods.

"Hera, you call this a lack of talent."

Seeing this scene, can you still say that? He gestured with exaggerated gestures, gesturing at the scene before him. Hermes, messenger of the gods and patron saint of bards, loved nothing more than the stories of heroes. Even if this dungeon trip was discovered by the guild, it would be worth it. How could a hero be born without the presence of a god? How could his glory be buried here?

"Hera! Your child is a true hero! A being comparable to Hercules! Are you happy? No, you probably wouldn't be happy. After all, heroes are destined to walk a dangerous path, and you don't want him to face any danger. But please take a good look at these people cheering for him. Your child is destined to be a brilliant person!"

Hermes was so excited that he continued happily:

"Ah, I've never done anything like an oracle, but...ah! I can't help but say it! Asphi, record my words. In the name of Hermes, one of the twelve main gods of the Greek pantheon, record these words—"

Gazing at the enthusiastic figures of the adventurers, Hermes spoke in the tone of an actor on stage:

It's moving! The wheel of time is finally moving! Our era will advance! Perhaps in ten years, five years, a year, or even tomorrow! Right here, in the land of Orario, something monumental will happen that will shake the world!

That was God's intuition. It was also Hermes's expectation of Koya: to be the one who pushed the times forward. Koya, are you worthy of this honor?

"The last time so many heroes gathered was when Zeus and the Hera family joined forces on an expedition. Their expedition opened up the mythology of Orario, their sacrifices allowed Orario to move forward, and now new heroes gather here."

【Braver】Finn Dimna.

[Nine Hells] Livilia Rios Alf.

【Sword Princess】Ace Wallenstein.

It is difficult to find these rare heroic qualities even if you search throughout the ages.

Modern warriors possess the talent to stand alongside the heroes of yesteryear.

"That's right. With so many people with heroic qualities gathered together, it's impossible for nothing to happen!"

Moreover, the final gifts from Zeus and Hera's family were gathered here, and although one of them had not yet shown her brilliance, the other was already shining like a diamond.

"I want to watch all this, see it clearly! I must bear witness with these eyes! Witness the events that will go down in history, the future of heroes, their life and death!"

The crowd, the praise, the joy.

Everything surrounding the boy, that dramatic scene, overlapped with his premonition.

Hermes' eyes widened.

What is the purpose of the gods coming to the lower world? They desire miracles that do not exist in the upper world. So what is happening before Hermes' eyes?

It's what everyone looks forward to——

The best show ever.

The best entertainment.

The best pastime.

"Ah-"

Best of all, excitement.

“I’m so glad that I can come here!”

In a space filled with frenzy and shouts, the god alone opened his arms and sang a hymn of praise to the hero.

"Master Hermes?"

"Gah-"

Hermes's happiness was interrupted by a steady yet childish voice behind him. Asfi silently closed his notebook and thought about how much money the Familiar still had left. Could they afford the fine? Perhaps the guild should ban Hermes from Orario forever? That punishment would surely be more effective than anything else.

"Ahem, Master Hermes, as the leader of Loki's Familia, we are temporarily detaining you in accordance with the guild's regulations. Please return to the guild with us."

"Ahem, Finn~~~ Can you please pretend you didn't see me?"

"Sorry, I can't."

Chapter 108: Follow-up

With the concerted efforts of the adventurers, the passages to the upper and lower levels were cleared in just three days, and Koya returned to Orario with Loki's family. The guild was already aware of this incident, and every adventurer who survived the battle was cared for by the guild and received a compensation of 100,000 faris, on the condition that what happened on the 18th floor must never be told to anyone.

The appearance of a super monster on the safe floor, rivaling the Lone King of the Deep Labyrinth, was a development that even the Guild found baffling. To prevent unnecessary fear and hesitation among the adventurers, the Guild, due to Hermes's coincidental presence, labeled the incident a "Divine Disaster," a calamity caused by the gods. All of Hermes' objections and objections were ruthlessly dismissed. It was said that all the savings the Families had accumulated over the years had been confiscated, and the 100,000 faris the Guild offered to the adventurers was Hermes' generous contribution.

However, the one who suffered the most serious damage in this eighteen-layer disaster was not Hermes, but the Apollo family, which took on Goliath's first wave of full-scale attack. The number of high-level adventurers of the Apollo family, that is, adventurers above Lv.2, was reduced by two-thirds, and only the leader of the team was left as a Lv.3 adventurer. The accumulation of the Apollo family was directly wiped out because of this accident.

But the main god Apollo didn't seem to care about all this.

“Can they all be held accountable for what they say?”

"My God, they can't lie to you. A Floor Lord, Goliath, appeared on the 18th floor. The Loki Familia expedition encountered it, but having lost their weapons during the expedition, the Loki Familia were unable to defeat Goliath. The one who actually defeated it was Koya Constantine, a Hestia Familia adventurer who had just been promoted to Level 2."

"Hmm, hmm, ahh ...

A subdued laugh echoed in the dimly lit room. Apollo didn't care about the dead adventurers at all. They might have once attracted him for a while, but he had long since grown tired of them. If these toys he had grown tired of could bring him such good news, Apollo would be more than happy to accept them.

Not all gods in the underworld regard their followers as their own family. There are many scumbag gods like Apollo in Orario. It is actually quite rare to find followers like Hestia, Mihe, Takemikazuchi, and Loki who regard their children as their own family.

The owner of the room caressed the cheek of the young man named Hyacinthus lovingly and narrowed his eyes.

The eyes that were looking at the kneeling young man quickly turned upwards, emitting a seductive glow as if they were deeply in love with someone.

"Koya Constantine. I, Apollo, will choose him."

With his golden hair gleaming like sunlight, the Apollo guy raised his lips. As for whether this matter would offend Hestia, he didn't care at all.

·Dividing line·

The warm and pleasant sunshine shines on the neatly paved stone floor.

Today was a beautiful day, perfect for a rest. If I could just lay down on a chair in the sun, I'd surely fall asleep. Smiles lit the faces of those walking down the street, and the entire avenue was filled with joyful sounds. Adventurers and carriages were already streaming in an endless stream, while townspeople and travelers in their travels came and went on the open streets. On one of these streets stood a potion shop run by the Mihe family. Thanks to its high-quality and affordable merchandise, Mihe's potion shop had established itself in the area.

However, the business of the Mih clan has been particularly good these days, because customers who come to this store can see a few beautiful girls outside the store from time to time, and they are the kind of beautiful girls that would make their legs tremble if they just take a peek at them.

"Koyakoya, how is your recovery now?"

"God Mih said it's almost healed. I can recover after a day of sunbathing."

“That’s great~~”

Outside the Tianqing Pharmacy, Koya lay in a chair, covered in bandages, basking in the sun. Beside him, Lefiya sat on a small stool, chatting with him from time to time, a lovely smile on her face. Tianqing Pharmacy's business had been booming recently thanks to Koya's treatment at Mih. Every day, a different beautiful girl would be by his side, caring for him. Today it was Lefiya, yesterday it was Ais, and the day before yesterday it was Hatsune...

Those adventurers who come to the pharmacy to buy medicine all come there to take a few more glances at the beautiful girls. This is probably the most primitive form of advertising!

It had been almost three days since Koya and the others had returned to Earth after defeating the floor lord Goliath.

At the moment the battle ended, all the magic and physical strength in Koya's body were drained, and his body was covered with bruises. It seemed that Goliath's attack on him was not ineffective, but after activating the dragon transformation, even the pain was forcibly suppressed. After returning to Orario, Hestia immediately sent him to Mihe for comprehensive treatment. The wounds on his body were successfully solved with a bottle of potion, but Koya's lost physical strength and magic power did require Mihe to treat him for three full days.

In Koya's case, he suppressed his body's potential and took out a loan on his body. In the past three days, God Mih personally prepared medicine and massaged Koya's muscles to almost pay off the loan.

"Koya~~Are you about to level up again?"

Lefiya whispered in Koya's ear. The next day after returning to the upper realms, the Loki Familia knew Koya had reached Level 2, breaking Ais's previous record by 12 times the speed. His performance on the 3th floor had the Loki Familia speculating that Koya had already achieved the feat of Level 3. Given his strength, the news of his Level upgrade might spread throughout the guild within a couple of days.

Loki was disappointed for a long time because of Koya's incident, and he hated himself for not keeping Koya in the Familia because of his good looks, letting that shorty Hestia take advantage of him. However, this expedition also allowed Aisi to successfully advance to Level 6, which Loki was very happy about. But when he saw Aisi happily go to Koya the next day, she cried and made a scene in the Familia, and finally Livilia locked her in a room and told everyone to turn a blind eye.

"Great deeds are indeed enough, but I plan to upgrade my attributes after I grow a little more."

"Well! Don't worry, Koya, Loki will definitely fight for a resounding title for you at the God's Assembly, otherwise I will never talk to her again!"