This girl, who was almost identical to Tiona except for her hair and chest, was Tiona's twin sister. She was also a first-class adventurer at Level 5, and the two sisters were quite famous throughout Orario.
The Amazoness sisters, Tiona and Tione, the werewolf Bete, and the "Sword Princess" Ais—
Eiji glanced at the golden-haired, golden-eyed girl beside him.
These four were the four Level 5 adventurers of the Loki Familia, undoubtedly among the top tier in Orario.
"How many times do I have to say it? Don't block the dining hall entrance."
At that moment, a cool voice came from behind them.
Tione, who had been bickering with Tiona, quickly laughed and stepped aside to make way for the three people behind her.
Among the three, the one standing in the center was the Loki Familia's captain, Finn, a male dwarf who stood only about a meter tall. His face bore his trademark friendly smile, giving off a calm and wise vibe.
However, the one who had spoken wasn't him, but the elf woman beside him.
Her emerald-green hair flowed like water, matching her eyes of the same colour. Her tall figure showcased the slender beauty unique to elves, with her long, pointed ears and fair, almost translucent skin.
She wore a green silk robe, and her aloof expression added a touch of luxury and nobility to her demeanour, making it hard for people to look directly at her.
Her name was Riveria.
She was a member of the elf race, known for their generally exquisite looks, and she was also part of the elven royal family. Currently, she was the vice-captain of the Loki Familia, one of the few Level 6 adventurers in Orario, known as the "Nine Hells."
Eiji raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of surprise.
If the golden-haired, golden-eyed girl Ais was on par with a goddess in terms of beauty, then this elf woman, with her strong aura of nobility, surpassed even goddesses in terms of elegance and grace.
Eiji, having lived this long, was seeing such a beautiful woman for the first time.
His childhood cross-dressing self didn't count—
Bah, that wasn't him at all. It was just a friend of his. How could he, under the tyranny of an expired l0l!, be forced into various outfits and posed in all sorts of ways?
Impossible!
He was amazed by Riveria's beauty, unaware that everyone else was equally stunned by his own handsomeness.
The kind of perfection that seemed to monopolize all of God's favour was fully embodied in him. However, since everyone here was a first-class adventurer with strong wills, they didn't succumb to it.
In fact, the group of girls sneaking glances at Eiji was already quite telling.
Loki's premonition wasn't wrong; her Familia was the first to suffer.
"Hahaha, it's so lively with all you youngsters gathered together!"
The last of the trio was a dwarf.
He was only slightly taller than Finn, but his body was built like steel, with a full beard covering half his face. His demeanour was kind and hearty, making him quite likeable.
His name was Gareth, also one of the Level 6 adventurers, known as the "Elgram."
Finn, Riveria, and Gareth.
These were the three Level 6 adventurers of the Loki Familia, the highest-ranking executives who dictated the Familia's direction, forming an unshakable iron triangle.
"So, you're the new recruit who joined yesterday?"
With her emerald-green hair swaying, Riveria walked into the dining hall, her cool gaze falling on Eiji as she sized him up.
"You look promising. I look forward to seeing how you grow."
The coldness in her eyes quickly softened, and her aloof demeanour vanished.
"Ho! Riveria giving such high praise to someone she just met? That's rare!"
The dwarf Gareth grinned, clearly impressed.
"Quiet, dwarf. Don't make it sound like I go around judging people casually."
Riveria's expression quickly froze over as she coldly rebuked her companion of several decades.
"Hahaha!"
Gareth wasn't bothered at all and simply laughed heartily.
"Elves are a very proud race."
Tiona sneakily leaned over to Eiji, sharing some knowledge.
"They're generally handsome and beautiful, but they also tend to have very warped pride. Some even believe that no other race in the world is worthy of associating with the noble elves, so they live isolated lives in the forests. Their pride makes it hard for them to get along with other races."
"Riveria is different from other elves. She's not as prideful, but she's still elven royalty. She often clashes with Finn and Gareth, but that's just their way of interacting. They've been like this for decades."
That was true.
At first glance, it might seem like they were constantly at odds, but if this dynamic had persisted for decades, it was more a testament to how strong their bond was.
A relationship that wasn't strong wouldn't survive constant conflict.
"But why does Riveria think so highly of Eiji?"
Tiona muttered to herself.
Having grown up surrounded by handsome and beautiful elves, Riveria should have been the least likely to be swayed by a man's looks. Tiona couldn't figure out why Riveria was so impressed by Eiji.
"Captain, come on in! I made a special breakfast just for you!"
"Uh, your cooking always makes me a bit nervous."
The Amazoness sister Tione enthusiastically ushered Finn into the dining hall, her face blooming like a flower.
Finn couldn't refuse her enthusiasm, but beads of sweat formed on his forehead as Tione pushed him toward the table.
"My sister is completely obsessed with the captain now. She's just a bit faster than me, that's all. What's there to be proud of?"
Tiona complained to Eiji, then stuck her tongue out at Tione's retreating figure.
"..."
The golden-haired girl glanced at Eiji's back, then silently looked away.
Then she glanced again, then looked away again.
Riveria noticed her subtle movements, her thin lips pursing slightly as a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Soon.
A hearty Western-style breakfast was prepared and brought to the tables by several members, arranged in order.
Each table had a fixed portion of soup and salad, made with plenty of fresh vegetables. The main course was sandwiches made with cured meat and omelets, providing a nutritious meal.
"Hey, Eiji, where are you going after breakfast?"
Tiona didn't sit at the executives' table but instead took a seat next to Eiji, eagerly offering herself as a guide. "If you want to explore Orario, I can be your guide!"
"No, I'm heading to the dungeon today."
Eiji shook his head, declining Tiona's self-recommendation, then quickly finished his breakfast.
"I'm done. Take your time eating. I'll head out first."
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