"What? You're going to adventure in the Dungeon below the 13th floor!?"
Hestia's incredibly surprised voice echoed.
And Ling Xuan nodded!
"No, I don't agree, that's too risky! Ling Xuan, you've only just been promoted to Level 2."
Hestia said disapprovingly!
"Do you know what you're doing? You should know that below the 13th floor of the Dungeon is extremely dangerous!
It's not just about successfully reaching Level 2, but also about forming a qualified party.
And your party so far consists only of you and Miss Ryu. If you venture deep into the Dungeon without permission... there's a high chance of big problems!"
However, Ling Xuan shook his head.
"Aren't you clear about my strength? What you're saying only applies to ordinary adventurers."
Hearing these words, Hestia was also stunned on the spot.
What he said... seemed to be true...
Although Ling Xuan has only just been promoted to Level 2, his combat power definitely cannot be viewed with the previous perspective.
You should know that he could defeat Level 2 monsters when he was Level 1.
Now he can probably solo Level 3 monsters.
Seeing Hestia's shaken expression, Ling Xuan also struck while the iron was hot.
"Moreover, Ryu's strength is also extraordinary. With the strength of the two of us, even if we can't win, we can still escape."
After a lot of persuasion, Hestia also reluctantly agreed to Ling Xuan's plan.
"Then you must come back safely..."
Ling Xuan nodded.
After this, Ling Xuan and Ryu met up, bought some food along the way, and continued into the Dungeon!
....
And on the other side.
A group from a certain Familia gathered at a corner of the road.
The Take Mikazuchi Familia is a Familia that has only recently risen.
And at this moment, the adventurers under him also planned to enter the Dungeon to explore.
"Then we're off, Take Mikazuchi!"
The owner of the voice was a beautiful young girl.
Glossy black long hair, bluish-purple eyes, a dignified and straight back.
Her limbs, half-covered by her violet battle attire, were delicate and alluring, and her beautiful features were praised even by the gods.
Take Mikazuchi smiled at his female Familia members.
"Mmm. Don't push yourself too hard, Mei. I often remind you, don't forget your original intention."
"Yes!"
Hearing these words, Mei also nodded.
Take Mikazuchi then spoke to the others beside him.
"You too, understand?"
The party formed by Mei was a small-scale party.
Including Mei, there were a total of six adventurers.
At the same time, these were all the members of the Take Mikazuchi Familia.
The Take Mikazuchi Familia is one of the many Dungeon-exploring Familias in Orario.
As the name suggests, it is a faction that explores the Dungeon and brings back "Magic Stones" and "Drop Items" to make a living.
And Mei is a somewhat famous newcomer among beginner adventurers, and because she recently Level Up, the Take Mikazuchi Familia has gradually gained prominence among the lower-ranked factions.
"Take Mikazuchi, then we're off."
The leader of the adventurer party said so.
"Mmm, go."
The moment the words just fell.
Mei bowed to Take Mikazuchi, and Take Mikazuchi watched his members' retreating figures.
"I hope no one is missing when you return..."
Saying this, Take Mikazuchi also turned his head, and at this moment, an unexpected voice echoed.
"—Hey! Take Mikazuchi—!"
The person who made the sound was undoubtedly Hermes.
"Hermes?"
"Ah, yes, it's me, Hermes! It's been a week, Take Mikazuchi!"
Looking at the god before him, Take Mikazuchi couldn't help but sigh.
Even among the gods filled with problem children, Hermes was a rather prominent one. Among the gods with countless quirks, he was a particularly well-known free spirit.
Although he established the Familia's headquarters—his base—in Orario, he himself had left the City and traveled the Four Seas around the world all day long.
It was said that Hermes had never stayed in the same place for more than half a year.
And the operation of the Hermes Familia also respected the free will of its members—or so they said, but in reality, it was in a state of laissez-faire.
"I was traveling back from outside and happened to pass by, so I came to say hello and offer congratulations... Take Mikazuchi, congratulations on your little sister's Level Up.
Your Familia seems to have become much stronger too. Please take care of me in the future."
Hearing these words, Take Mikazuchi was quite satisfied.
However, despite that, he was also curious about the purpose of the god before him.
"Hermes... why are you back so soon?"
After participating in the recent gods' assembly, Hermes immediately set off again to travel somewhere unknown.
Under normal circumstances, once he left the City, he wouldn't return within a month.
However, this trip was only about ten days long.
His return speed was unexpectedly fast.
Hearing these words, Hermes couldn't help but grin.
"Hehe, it's nothing. It's just that many newcomers emerged during this gods' assembly, which has been on my mind. So I quickly finished things up and ended my trip.
Especially...
The Pioneer on Hestia's side.
He's still the world's fastest white rabbit (record holder). Like the other gods, I'm also very interested in him."
"Speaking of which, Take Mikazuchi, do you know that Ling Xuan?"
Take Mikazuchi shook his head.
"Really. I really want to meet him soon. But I heard he's already entered the Dungeon. I'm really curious about what kind of performance he'll give us."
As Hermes chuckled softly, endless curiosity burned in his heart.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Ling Xuan had no idea that he had attracted the attention of another god!
At this moment, he was still grinding monsters!
And Ling Xuan could keenly sense that ever since he Level Up to Lv2, although his stats reset to 0, all aspects of his attributes had undergone a qualitative leap!
Whether it was attack speed or reaction, it was different from before...
"Is this what Leveling Up feels like!? It's really amazing!".