Three days passed in a blink of an eye.
A careful observer would notice that when the members of the Loki Familia went out these past two days, they were always wrapped in thick coats. Sewn inside those coats was "Fire Spirit Cloth."
For three days straight, Ais and the others continued their search in the Dungeon but found no clues about the Flame Breather or the "talking Minotaur."
At this moment, Bete was discharged from the hospital. The other world has healing magic, and the Battle Maiden, Amid, is particularly skilled in it.
At the wolf-man's strong insistence, and to regain some peace and quiet, Amid used "Complete Healing Magic" on Bete multiple times.
Although the internal injuries could be healed, the newly grown bones still required a long period of rest.
Of course, all these instructions went in one ear and out the other for Bete.
To show he had fully recovered, he returned to the Familia headquarters and loudly demanded to go down to the Dungeon to participate in the investigation.
The result was being subdued with one hand by the stalwart Gareth, who was guarding the headquarters.
"No clues at all." Finn and the others returned to headquarters, reaching the expected conclusion.
Finding two mysterious people in the massive Dungeon was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
"Let's rest for two days for now," Riveria suggested. "Those two did something noteworthy recently, so they probably won't pop up again immediately."
"We'll make a plan after the Monster Fes is over."
Looking at the immensely disheartened Ais, the gentle and understanding Mother Figure didn't know what to say.
The girl was completely consumed by the desire to become stronger. Losing the Flame Breather's trail meant losing her direction forward.
Riveria could only ask the other young girls to accompany Ais to go shopping to clear her mind.
She hoped that being together would cheer up the stubborn girl.
On the other side, Eugene's mansion.
"Mmm..." Aisha opened her eyes, and the first person she saw was Lena.
The two women exchanged glances and couldn't help but simultaneously blush with shyness. This was too absurd.
Amazons are a free-spirited race; once they become infatuated with a man, a strong sense of possessiveness erupts.
Aisha couldn't deny that she had developed feelings for this guy, Eugene. Being with him was fun in every way. But last night, they...
"Hehe, I don't mind at all, you know~ Especially if it's Aisha," Lena scooted closer under the covers, their smooth bodies pressed together.
Aisha sighed. This girl had been following her since she first joined the Familia. Now, are they even choosing men together?
"Ah, the two young ladies are awake?"
Eugene, in loose pajamas, appeared at the doorway, with a beautiful maid pushing a meal cart behind him.
He walked to the bed, stroked Aisha's messy hair, and then lowered his head.
"Mmm..." The latter stretched her neck, revealing a graceful curve.
After a long moment, they broke the kiss.
"You scoundrel..." Aisha stared at Eugene's face, a helpless yet satisfied smile curving her lips.
"Aww! Master, that's not fair! I want one too!" Lena shouted and pounced, and the three of them tumbled together again.
After a bit of commotion, they began eating their late morning breakfast in bed.
These past two days, Chloe and Lunoire had been with Lili, and Ryuu had returned to the Hostess of Fertility.
Eugene had fewer girls around, but the intimate "deep communication" increased.
During the day, he happily discussed life with Lena and Aisha, and at night, he went to Haruhime for intimacy.
Good heavens, this life is comfortable.
The endless Plunder magic made Eugene's stamina inexhaustible. He felt like he was drowning in this happy life.
"By the way, when are you going to rescue Haruhime?"
Aisha was still worried about the young girl imprisoned. Especially after being taken by Eugene, she felt a profound sense of guilt.
"Soon, don't worry."
"I want Haruhime to be free more than you do."
Haruhime's power was too important. He also wanted to confront Ishtar head-on soon.
However, having too many things on his plate wouldn't work.
Ganesha and his group hadn't given up the investigation, and he had just provoked the Loki Familia.
If he tangled with the Ishtar Familia as well, the trouble would pile up and crush him.
No rush, there's still time, one thing at a time.
Once Haruhime is rescued, won't it be every day...
Eugene fantasized about his happy future life, flashing a lewd smile.
Aisha looked at this shameless guy with a look of disdain.
"Right, the Monster Fes is coming up soon. Want to go together?"
Lena immediately nodded enthusiastically at Eugene's invitation.
The Monster Fes is a large-scale festival led by the Guild and executed by the Ganesha Familia.
In Orario's largest Coliseum, beast tamers release monsters they've captured alive from the Dungeon to publicly demonstrate how to tame them.
This activity is much more stimulating than bullfighting in his previous life and can, to a certain extent, reduce the citizens' fear of the Dungeon.
After all, Orario is, in a sense, a city built on a volcano.
However, things are not always as they seem.
The Monster Fes, led by the Guild, wasn't just about selling tickets.
Previously, we repeatedly mentioned the species known as "Xenos" (or Heteromorphs). They possess high intelligence, can learn and communicate, and wish to stick together.
Aside from the Ikalos Familia, no one knows about their existence. The remaining people who know are all Gods.
The Great God Ouranos discovered the first Xenos in the Dungeon, the Lizardman "Lido," about fifteen years ago.
Since then, he has dispatched his assistant, the highly skilled Great Sorcerer Fels, to secretly help these unique monsters.
Over fifteen years, they gathered about forty Xenos, forming a large family and securing a place to live in the treacherous Dungeon.
After years of development, the Xenos have also grown into a formidable force.
Among them are three Level 5s, and even a single Goblin has reached Level 4 status.
If not for Dix's relentless hunting, this number would be even greater.
As the Xenos matured, they gradually began to think about seeing the surface.
Some even longed to live under the blue sky and sun. This meant they had to interact with humans.
Ouranos heard their wishes and, with a long-term view, organized the Monster Fes.
The deeper purpose was to subtly increase the public's acceptance of the Xenos.
But the real effect? Hehe.
Monsters are monsters, and humans are humans. Even nations go to war, let alone opposing species?
To gain a chance at negotiation, they must possess sufficient military strength.
The Xenos cannot gain true freedom with just a few Level 5s.
Even if some people accept them, is the goodwill given by others the same as the equality they fight for themselves?
People can give it to you, and they can take it away at any time!
To develop his influence in the Dungeon, Eugene needs the power of those monsters.
However, he is currently only Level 2. Although he can unleash Level 5 output, he is still just a Level 2!
Furthermore, the Xenos' base is on the 20th floor. Although it's close, Eugene hasn't been there yet.
These two days, the bull has been busy with his final summary of the middle to upper floors and simultaneously trying to evade the Loki Familia's investigation.
Don't be fooled by Eugene's leisurely appearance; the bull is very busy (in both senses)!
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