Riveria shook her head helplessly.
"Do you think he's the type to easily change his mind?"
Loki irritably kicked a chair, her face full of annoyance and regret.
"Ahhh, I actually knew it all along…."
"But seeing the dazzling jewels I could have once owned, now so close yet unobtainable, this pain that feels like it's crushing my heart, I really want to beat someone up!!!"
Riveria and Gareth exchanged glances, showing helpless expressions.
The abilities Rod displayed in the recent conversation even astonished experienced adventurers like them.
One could say that if Rod were not an ally, they might even harbor the terrifying thought of absolutely not letting Rod leave their base to join another Familia!
He laid out the groundwork layer by layer, got Finn's answer, and then revealed the truth, which happened to be about the reincarnation of someone Finn could absolutely not ignore.
Even when Loki deliberately tried to disrupt things, he quickly found a way to respond, then decisively left without unnecessary entanglement, turning a passive situation into an active one.
His Pallum companion, Laila, also had a telepathic understanding with Rod; the words she deliberately left behind practically put Finn on the spot.
Aren't you supposed to be a hero of your race? Even setting aside reincarnation, when your kin are suffering, and you know it, will you still ignore them?
A series of schemes, manipulating the hero directly in the palm of his hand.
One could say that from the moment Finn stepped into that meeting room, Rod had not given him a second choice.
Someone who could so brilliantly manipulate Finn, yet was once rejected by their own Familia—no wonder Loki was so upset.
But there's no helping it; some people, once missed, are missed forever.
Gareth stroked his beard, still somewhat puzzled.
"But what I don't understand is, if it's just about taking a girl from a Familia whose highest level is only Lv.2, with his current formidable power, he could do it himself. Why go to such lengths to involve Finn?"
Indeed, everyone present had noticed the drastic change in Rod, his swordsman's aura completely undisguised.
Riveria, upon seeing Rod, even had a momentary lapse, thinking she had seen Ais.
"About that…"
Finn touched his face, straightened his body, and after a soft sigh of admiration for the younger generation, he smiled and frankly accepted the outcome of being manipulated.
"Perhaps he wants to completely eradicate the entire Soma Familia, but it's inconvenient for him to do so while being part of the Astrea Familia."
If it were just about eliminating everyone, he might be able to do it with his power, but it would be difficult to explain to his companions.
However, if they were tried through proper legal procedures and sent to prison, then there would be more room for maneuver.
No one would care whether people who had disappeared from sight for a long time were dead or alive…
Finn vaguely guessed Rod's ruthless nature, showing an appreciative smile.
"Furthermore, he mentioned in the conversation earlier that someone was using divine wine to entice and control Familia members. From that, it can be inferred that this person is definitely a profiteer, and it's highly likely they are connected to the Dark Faction."
"The Guild focuses more on magic stone profits and generally doesn't interfere with internal Familia matters, especially those that fall into a somewhat ambiguous boundary. But if it's our Loki Familia, once we determine that the other party is involved with the Dark Faction, we can legitimately round them all up."
Loki crossed her arms, pouting unhappily, still full of resentment.
"So you're saying… if he wants to use our power so much, why doesn't he just join us?"
Stealing a glance at the still somewhat reluctant Loki, Riveria's heart stirred, and she suddenly spoke softly.
"If we capture those people from the Soma Familia and disband them, will the remaining assets of the Soma Familia be confiscated?"
Loki disdainfully shook her crimson hair.
"That kind of bankrupt Familia has nothing worth our attention, I don't think we need anything…."
Riveria thoughtfully rested her finger on her chin.
"Including those delicious, addictive divine wines…?"
Bang—
Loki's expression instantly changed; she slammed the table, glaring at Riveria with an expression that said, "Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"
"Finn, gather all Familia members! We, the Loki Familia, are irreconcilable with evil! Depart immediately to save the weak!!!"
Her eyes sparkled with excitement; she even impatiently jumped onto the table, raising both hands, and shouted loudly.
"Divine wine… no, you scum of evil, here comes the Loki Familia!!!"
Finn chuckled and shook his head slightly, beginning to feel a sense of admiration for Rod.
Loki's current reaction was probably also seen through by you, wasn't it…
No, it's even possible that Riveria's reaction to offer assistance was also part of your calculation.
Heh heh, what a mysterious and formidable fellow. Let me see how far you can go.
But before that….