[A-Rank Wish has been published.]
[Content: Save Lili, who has fallen into despair, and help her escape Soma Familia.]
[Failure: Lili's heart remains trapped by the shadow of Soma Familia.]
[Success Reward: One of Lili's abilities, and Wish Points based on the achieved effect.]
After the friction between the Dungeon and Soma Familia regarding the monster offering, this wish automatically popped up in Rod's mind.
It was only then that Rod realized.
He didn't necessarily have to meet the wish-maker in person to trigger a wish.
According to the system, the maximum rank for a personal wish is A-rank, which already involves their own life and safety.
If it would have a significant impact on the entire world, then the wish would rise to S-rank.
As for ex-rank wishes, those can only be born from beings that transcend ordinary creatures and are extremely rare.
Based on deductions from the original work, Lili should have safely passed through the dark period and reached the time when the main story begins.
However, truly living in this time, Rhode personally felt the ever-present danger of losing his life at any moment.
A weak and powerless Pallum, without parents or elder care, oppressed by her Familia comrades, ignored by the gods, and even forced to endure the conspicuous act of refusing to drink the Divine Wine again—how could she survive for seven years?
This was truly a bit absurd.
Perhaps only luck could explain it.
Therefore, an A-rank judgment was by no means an exaggeration.
On the way back, Rhode had been thinking about how to fulfill this wish.
Not to mention that since the Soma Familia had provoked him, he would absolutely not tolerate delaying his revenge!
He had originally planned to use his Divine Power to attack them as soon as he returned.
Fulfilling this wish would just be an added bonus.
With his current strength, and with Silent Suzuka's attribute boosts, he could easily bring Lili out even without using Divine Power.
However, thinking of those fools who engaged in moral blackmail, Rhode was unwilling to let their kinsmen off so easily.
Our old tradition at home is collective punishment.
Moreover, the system's final reward was highly correlated with Rhode's completion rate of the wish.
So, how could he achieve the highest completion rate...?
"You said... my private matter?"
Finn had made many guesses about Rhode's intentions on the way.
Developing a fear after being imprisoned by the Dark Faction and deciding to form an alliance, or being indignant and planning a proactive attack...
But he never expected to hear such an answer.
Finn's mouth widened slightly in surprise.
"Could you please elaborate?"
Riveria and Gareth also cast inquiring glances; they were actually a bit confused as to how Rhode, a newcomer, could be involved in Finn's private affairs.
Rhode leaned back in his chair and spoke indifferently.
"A thousand years ago, a group of noble warriors was active."
"'The Spear of Monster Slaying' or 'Guardians of the Continent'—these titles all referred to them."
"As long as the crimson wolf smoke rose, even if they were thousands of miles away, they would gallop forth to save countless lives, truly a model of knights."
Finn's eyes lit up, he sat up straight and said with a tone of longing and admiration.
"Indeed, that is the glory and pride of us Pallums—the Fianna Knights!"
"I was also inspired by the Pallum Goddess Fianna to embark on a journey to revive my race!"
"I never thought, Rhode, that you would also know this history!"
Finn cast an approving and friendly gaze, as if he had found a kindred spirit!
Laila, on the other hand, crossed her legs and let out a low 'tsk' with a gloomy expression.
"I read that story later too... Hmph, Fianna is nothing more than a fictional goddess after all. There were so many idiots in those knight orders that I even suspect the entire story itself was made up by later generations."
"If it were me, I would never let the Knights suffer such a tragic end from being backstabbed!"
Laila grumbled sharply as always, but this time she was met with Rhode's subtle gaze, which made her a little uncomfortable.
"W-what's wrong...? Does Rhode think I'm wrong?"
"Uh, you'll know later."
"Damn it! When we get back, I'll definitely have Maliu treat your riddle-speaking symptoms!"
Rhode gently rubbed Laila's head, calming the cunning mouse's urge to pounce on him.
"In my hometown, there's a saying, 'Good is rewarded with good, evil with evil,' meaning that all good and evil deeds are seen by the gods, and they, being impartial, will ultimately render fair judgment."
A sneer flashed in Rhode's eyes.
"However, all of this is merely a means of self-comfort for those powerless to change reality, and a lie used by the ruling class to maintain stability."
"After all, countless examples have proven that villains not only live longer than good people but also live more comfortably."