In the northern part of Orario, beside the road beyond the bustling northern main street.
A long and large mansion, much taller than the surrounding buildings, was located there.
The mansion, formed by several overlapping tall towers, resembled a mountain of swords, and its purple-bronze exterior made it look like a vigorously burning flame.
The highest central tower among the spires bore a jester's flag, which was now stained crimson.
This was the Twilight Manor, the headquarters of the Loki Familia.
"Riveria, are you there?!"
Rod changed characters again, rushing into the mansion like a meteor, shouting loudly without regard for etiquette.
The loud shouts, combined with the impact of his forceful entry, instantly ignited the entire Loki Familia.
"What's going on?".
"Enemy attack?"
"No, this young man looks a bit familiar. I bet it's Riveria's discarded lover coming to find her!"
The blonde, golden-eyed doll-like girl leaped down from the sky corridor, attempting to block Rod.
Her delicate features, like a doll's, despite her young age, curiously scrutinized him.
"Who… are you? An enemy?"
Rod recognized the newcomer, but now was not the time for small talk.
"Apologies, I'll introduce myself later, but for now… please move aside."
He stomped heavily on the ground again.
Second acceleration!
"Eh?"
After only a moment of dazed, Rod seized the opening without martial ethics and brushed past her.
Ais pouted, immediately about to draw her sword.
"Wait, Ais, he's not an enemy!"
Fortunately, Riveria, who had rushed over, managed to stop her in time.
Rod also let out a long sigh of relief.
Rod's speed, borrowed from Silent Suzuka, was merely a trick. He might temporarily surpass an Lv.3 adventurer, but that was his limit!
As soon as his stamina dropped even slightly, he would have no chance of dodging Ais's swordsmanship.
Gareth, who arrived shortly after, stroked his beard, noticing Rod's condition.
"Losing speed, eh?"
"Hey, kid, rush at me!"
Rod didn't hesitate, crashing directly into Gareth's arms without a word.
The rough-faced but meticulous Dwarf skillfully absorbed the force, preventing Rod from having his bones shattered by the recoil.
"Hiss—but it still hurts, uncle. If possible, I'd still prefer a beautiful girl to hug me…".
Gareth righted Rod, chuckled, and pointed out Rod's little thought.
"If your ending speed had hit an Elf, even an Lv.3 would have fainted on the spot. Only we tough Dwarves can withstand it!"
Riveria glared at her old companion, but at the moment, she didn't have time to argue with him. Instead, she looked over with concern.
"Where have you been these past few days, child? I asked the shopkeepers, and they all said they hadn't seen you."
"What's with your speed? Have you joined a Familia?"
"And…"
Although in his previous life he was a shut-in who had just entered university and could barely call himself an adult, the effect of crossing worlds seemed to make him look younger, always causing misunderstandings.
But even at 18, he would still be considered a child in front of this person, wouldn't he?
Rod was somewhat touched by her concern and helplessly raised his hand.
"Riveria, I know you have many questions, but now is not the time to discuss them."
"Northwest main street, Sector 7, Dark Faction stronghold. There are at least three executives, one of whom is an Lv.5."
"Laila and Kaguya of Astrea Familia are entangled with an Lv.4 executive there to save me. I came for reinforcements."
Riveria was greatly surprised and turned to look at the Dwarf.
"What, Gareth!"
The "Heavy Fighter" of the Loki Familia's expression turned serious. He adjusted his helmet and clearly arranged the personnel.
"Noel, Dain, Bara, we'll leave first."
"Riveria, have someone notify Finn, then follow us."
"Although Finn is at a Guild meeting, if it's a request for aid from that Justice Familia, I'm sure he definitely won't ignore it!"
However, before he finished speaking, a figure had already rushed out like the wind.
"I… I'm going first!"
"Ais!"
Rod took a breath, gratefully glancing at everyone.
"Thanks can wait. I still need to notify Astrea Familia."
Riveria reached out to stop Rod.
"Wait, your body…".
However, before she could finish speaking, Rod once again rushed out, enveloped in a destructive gale.
Riveria lowered the hand she had extended towards Rod's retreating figure, stomping her foot in anger and urgency.
"Damn it, why are these kids all so disobedient!"
In a corner of Orario's northern district, there was a small but very beautiful white mansion.
Finally seeing his ultimate destination, Rod felt no relaxation.
His lungs were so expanded they felt on the verge of exploding, and the pain in his thigh muscles felt like a needle.
The long-distance sprint had already exceeded Silent Suzuka's suitability as a racehorse, and she had quietly withdrawn at some point.
In the end, Rod was running purely by his own will, forcing his legs forward.
Gritting his teeth, sweat dripped down.
"Just a little more, hang in there…"
The moment he rushed into the "Star Garden," Rod shouted out the request for help in one breath.
He could no longer hear what the girls who rushed out in a hurry were saying, but seeing the red-haired figure rush out, his strained nerves completely relaxed.
[A-rank Wish Fulfilled]
[Reward level being determined…].
[Wish Ticket Possession temporarily ended…].
His entire body was completely drenched in sweat. Rod felt as if his body no longer belonged to him. He couldn't even secrete a drop of saliva, gasping for air, his legs trembling uncontrollably, and his lungs felt like they were about to burst.
Rod even felt that he might collapse on the spot at any moment. Dizziness and blurred vision overwhelmed him, and he could no longer stand, falling down.
Ugh, at least don't land face down…
However, he fell not onto the cold ground, but into the warm embrace of the Goddess.
Her walnut-colored long hair was elegantly coiled at the back of her head, and her eyes were a deep blue, like a sea of stars.
The Goddess gently held Rod, her voice as soft as a feather, filled with an all-encompassing tenderness.
"You've worked hard. Now it's time to rest~".
The Goddess's slender fingers gently stroked Rod's furrowed brow.
"You've tried very hard."
Rod's rigid body gradually relaxed, and in the long-lost sense of security, he fell into a deep sleep.
[Reward level determination completed.]
[Dark Faction stronghold destroyed, one-third of the stronghold members destroyed by Loki Familia's support, one-third of the members casually eliminated by the gray-haired woman, remaining members captured by Alise, executive Vite heavily injured and escaped, Laila and Kaguya safe and sound, subsequent Finn learned of the Dark Faction's conspiracy through clues and severely injured the white-haired demon…].
[Mission completion rate is over-achieved, wisher satisfaction is perfect.]
[A-rank reward critical strike upgraded to S-rank reward.]
[Detected as a novice mission, S-rank reward upgraded to EX-rank reward…].
…...
"Hmm…"
After an unknown period of sleep, Rod slowly opened his eyes.
"You're awake?"
Putting down her book, the Goddess, shaking her walnut-colored long hair, walked to the bedside, leaned over, and placed her right hand on Rod's cheek, a worried expression in her eyes.
"How's your body? Maliu said you seemed to have overexerted your body using some kind of ability. Kaguya and the others even specially gave you a panacea."
Rod felt the warmth on his cheek, feeling a bit unaccustomed. He slowly propped himself up and lowered his head to flex his wrists.
"I'm fine… rather, I feel refreshed…".
The Goddess smiled, lowering her gaze, and withdrew her right hand.
"Is that so? That's good. Everyone is very concerned about you."
Rod suddenly came to his senses and eagerly turned his head to ask.
"By the way, how are Kaguya and Laila?"