[A-rank wish completed.]
[Reward level being judged…]
[Direct oppressor Kanu is dead, indirect instigator Sannis is permanently disabled and mentally ill, all Familia members will be detained by the Guild, Soma Familia disbanded, Soma repatriated….]
[Lili's inner darkness has been released, all past erased.]
[Mission completion rate is overfulfilled, wish-maker satisfaction is… ultimate.]
[A-rank reward critically hit for S-rank reward!]
[Congratulations on obtaining Lili's future magic, Cinder Ella.]
[Congratulations on obtaining 1600 Wish Points, current balance 2800 points]
[Your wish completion rate has caused the system to upgrade within six hours. After the upgrade, the Myriad World Wish function will be unlocked. Please look forward to it.]
A series of system prompts sounded in his mind. Rod didn't check them immediately, but first came back to his senses and turned to look at Riveria.
"Did Riveria just say something?"
Under the moonlight, the Elf Royalty's exceptionally beautiful face was more captivating than many goddesses in Orario.
The evening breeze blew, and Riveria smiled, tucking the emerald strands of hair behind her ear, and shook her head.
"No. In the future, remember to come find me often~"
Even if you have new family, don't forget me.
Such was the meaning hidden in the Elf Royalty's words.
Rod looked directly into her emerald eyes.
"I will, and I still have many things to trouble you with."
Riveria smiled and patted Rod's shoulder, muttering, "Just don't always cause big trouble," then waved gracefully and left to greet the elves who had come looking for her.
At the entrance of the residence, the Ganesha Familia, who had arrived after hearing the news from the Loki Familia, took charge of maintaining order and assisting in the escort of the Soma Familia members.
When Rhode appeared in everyone's sight, holding Lily, the lively discussion instantly fell silent.
Everyone couldn't help but stare at Rhode.
Wariness, fear, surprise, curiosity...
Even these seasoned adventurers present, even after seeing Rhode, the instigator of tonight's events, with their own eyes, couldn't imagine that this still somewhat green youth had annihilated an entire Familia and sent its Chief God back in less than an hour.
Finn licked his right thumb, gazed at Lily in Rhode's arms for a long time, then stepped forward, sighing with a wry smile.
"I've met many of my kin, but only she made me feel an uncontrollable urge to protect her upon our first meeting... What you said before was probably not wrong."
"Thank you, I owe you a favor this time."
Laila, who had been on lookout outside, also walked over and couldn't help but click her tongue at Finn's words.
Well, he really did it.
He caused a huge commotion to achieve his goal, then made Loki Familia do the dirty work, and even got their Captain to owe him a huge favor, making him say thank you... This kind of audacious move, selling someone and then making them help count the money, was truly outrageous.
Compared to Rhode, Laila even felt that her previous schemes were a bit too straightforward...
But that was Finn's favor!
This would drive all adventurers in Orario mad. Rhode would surely utilize it to its fullest...
However, Rhode's next sentence made Laila's eyes widen.
"Your favor, huh... Then, in your personal capacity, promise to do your best to assist Astrea Familia when they encounter a crisis, within your capabilities. Would that be acceptable?"
Laila couldn't help but rush to Rhode's side, anxiously tugging at his sleeve.
"Wait... That's a Hero's promise! Shouldn't you use it for something more important?!"
Rhode looked down at Laila, who had a look of disappointment, and chuckled.
"Like what?"
Laila glared at Rhode, fuming.
"You're still smiling?!"
"Like equipment, rare materials, intelligence..."
Rhode interrupted Laila, a smile on his face.
"So, are those things more important than you all?"
"....."
Laila's eyes widened slightly, speechless. After a moment, she turned her head, seemingly casually touching below her nose.
".....You, I really can't do anything with you."
"So you agree?"
"Since you've put it that way, how can I object, you idiot!"
She still grumbled, but Laila's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly, truly just slightly.
Finn, after a moment of surprise, also narrowed his eyes and accepted the proposition with a smile.
"Although I would uphold justice even if you didn't say so, since you intend to use my favor here, I will personally treat them as my allies!"
Like the promise of the Fianna Knights a thousand years ago, Finn also made a solemn vow to Rhode and Astrea Familia.
"I, in the name of the [Hero], assure you that in times of crisis for Astrea Familia, even if separated by thousands of miles, I will surely extend a helping hand, vowing that the banner of justice shall stand tall!"
Rhode nodded slightly, acknowledging in his heart that Finn was indeed worthy of the title of Hero. Similarly, Finn also developed respect for Rhode.
Ruthless towards enemies, yet thoughtful towards friends.
Such a person... the worst enemy, the best companion.