The day of the Monster Feria was one that countless people would remember for the rest of their lives.
And the name of that Flame Breather echoed throughout Orario.
People discussed him in every street and alley, talking about his bravery and uniqueness.
And the fight with the Sword Princess generated infinite speculation.
Especially after Ais personally ended him, the story quickly escalated.
Various versions of the inside scoop became increasingly outrageous, and the struggling novelists and bards found motivation and began frantically churning out works.
None of this seemed to concern the man who was indulging in hedonism.
In the evening, he took his three girls to the most high-end restaurant in Orario for dinner as usual.
After dinner, he said goodbye to the reluctant trio and, as usual, sauntered off to the Pleasure Quarter to find Haruhime.
"Waaah! I almost died today!"
Eugene, enjoying Haruhime's lap pillow service, dramatically pretended to be fragile.
"Ah! Was that Flame Breather actually you, darling?"
Haruhime was very surprised, never expecting Eugene could fight the Sword Princess to such an extent.
"That woman is super fierce! She's nowhere near as good as you, Haruhime!" Eugene complained while rubbing against her.
It made Haruhime embarrassed.
"No way, Miss Wallenstein is definitely much better than someone like me..."
"No!" Eugene sprang up with a sudden burst of energy: "For a man, a woman being too strong isn't a good thing."
"Besides, when it comes to things between a man and a woman, it's not just about looks, is it?"
Haruhime was puzzled: "Then what else is there?"
Eugene confidently stated: "Of course, it's about the compatibility of the 'software and hardware'!"
"Software and hardware?"
Haruhime didn't understand, so Eugene decided to demonstrate it to her right there.
"Oh my!" The stunning Fox Person girl was held in the man's arms. She saw the uncontrollable light in his eyes and finally understood his true intention.
Is this the day it finally comes?
Haruhime was shy, yet also somewhat regretful.
She already knew she was still a virgin. Because of this, she really cared about Eugene redeeming her before starting anew.
Here, it felt like it lacked a sense of ritual.
Moreover, it would be in her capacity as a courtesan, not a regular lover.
"Heh heh, looks like you still haven't studied properly."
Eugene smirked.
"Let me teach you what it means to bite and drink with abandon, to gossip noisily, and to have ten fingers connected to the heart!"
That night, the Eastern Extreme Pavilion's candles burned brightly until dawn.
...
"Hey! You bastard, what did you do!"
Aisha guessed she would find Eugene here.
She watched the entire duel and felt more and more that Eugene and the Flame Breather were very similar.
And when the Flame Breather was personally ended by Ais, she felt her heart twinge.
What if it really was him?
Why did he do that?
What happened to him?
The immense worry threw Aisha into chaos.
Returning to her Familia's headquarters, she felt like she had lost her soul.
She wanted to find Eugene but couldn't find an opportunity.
Until Lena quietly handed her a note.
It was sent by someone Eugene arranged.
"How could your Master possibly be in trouble? Remember to come find me later~ Smooch~"
Seeing the note, Aisha was first relieved.
Then, an uncontrollable surge of anger erupted!
That bastard!
He did such a dangerous thing without discussing it with anyone!
Fighting the Sword Princess and getting stabbed by her, no wonder he was embarrassed to show his face!
Although relieved, Aisha tossed and turned all night.
Damn it!
The Amazon warrior clutched her head, her mind filled with the man's every expression and smile.
How could this be!
The proud Amazon warrior, who always treated men as tools, couldn't understand the change in her own mindset.
She even started to miss his embrace.
So, early in the morning, Aisha came looking for him.
And sure enough, she found the scoundrel here.
"So, you were worried about me?"
Eugene wrapped his arm around Aisha's waist, smirking as he pressed against her.
Aisha's face showed distaste, but her mouth couldn't resist kissing Eugene.
"Mmm..."
She suddenly felt a bit wronged and bit Eugene hard, startling him.
"???"
"You, anyway, just, don't do that again!"
Aisha glared at him, her words clumsy because she had never said anything like that before.
Eugene understood her feelings, spread his hands, and smiled: "The fact that you were worried is because you don't know me well enough yet."
"No matter the situation, just remember that I always have a backup plan."
"Besides..." He forced his body into a state of fearlessness.
"How could I bear to leave this colorful world and all you delicate beauties?"
Aisha was both annoyed and amused; this person was always such a cheapskate.
She allowed Eugene to hold her tightly, feeling the man's presence.
In her mesmerizing purple eyes, both affection and lust gradually surfaced.
So, while Haruhime was still asleep, the Eastern Extreme Pavilion became lively again.
...
Meanwhile.
In Knossos, the man-made labyrinth connected to the Dungeon.
A sickly man in a flashy, patterned cloak and purple shoulder-length hair let out a melancholic sigh.
"Little Vito, why were you so foolish~"
He was Thanatos, the final primary god currently leading the Dark Faction, the "God of Death."
"Pah! That idiot, there was no way he could succeed!"
Next to him, the fierce-looking, non-mainstream woman with gradient red hair was Valletta, the "Killing Emperor."
Seven years ago, both Valletta and Vito belonged to the command of the Dark God, Erebus.
They were obsessed with chaos and destruction but ultimately witnessed their primary god's defeat.
So, they had no choice but to go underground until they met Thanatos and were taken in at the man-made labyrinth.
Valletta joined the Thanatos Familia to level up.
But Vito was different.
He stubbornly chose to inherit Erebus's will.
He had been acting alone for the past few years, even going so far as to turn himself into a human bomb.
Not long ago, he even borrowed many man-eating flowers from "White Haired Demon" Olivas, preparing to launch a terrorist attack on Orario.
Though everyone mocked him verbally, they actually thought it was quite a promising idea.
But who knew a Flame Breather would suddenly appear and ruin everything?
Now, the main force of the Dark Faction had lost another member.
"Tsk, useless trash, couldn't even kill one high-level adventurer!"
Valletta complained and vented, while Thanatos chuckled sinisterly nearby.
"Don't get so agitated, little Valletta. Little Vito is actually quite happy to have found his release."
He was the god who governed death, responsible for washing people's souls and sending them into reincarnation. Therefore, he had a great enthusiasm for creating death events.
"Hmph, who cares what happens after death."
"I won't stop until I see those people despair."
Valletta's eyes were gloomy.
And Thanatos revealed his malicious smile again:
"No need to worry, the plan is still proceeding smoothly."
"With Ishtar's funding, the man-made labyrinth has become our home ground."
"Plus the 'big treasure' provided by that mysterious 'Enyo.'"
"The day death engulfs Orario will soon arrive!"
As he spoke, he excitedly cracked a smile.
"Look, that person's messenger has arrived!"
In the dark tunnel, a curvaceous, stunning woman slowly emerged.
She had an exquisite face, but her expression was cold as frost.
!!
The moment Valletta saw her, she felt her body stiffen.
It was the suppressive power coming from a superior toward a weaker individual.
Very strong!
Beyond Level 5!
The woman's hair was fiery red, contrasting with her snow-white skin.
Her emerald eyes flashed with chilling hostility.
"Hi~ Little Revis~"
Thanatos completely ignored the atmosphere and greeted the newcomer.
"Where is Enyo's person?" Revis's voice was cold. She looked around but didn't see the other partner.
"Here." As soon as she spoke, a figure completely draped in a cloak, whose true identity couldn't be seen, appeared in the shadows.
"Oh oh, now everyone's here!" Thanatos clapped his hands, looking satisfied.
The darkness lurking beneath the surface had gathered here.
They represented the Fallen Spirit, the Dark Faction, and "City Destroyer" Enyo, respectively.
"Good."
Thanatos spoke softly, an extremely wicked divine light radiating from his eyes.
"So, shall we begin the meeting?"
"I can't wait to hear the sounds of death~"
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