To be together forever.
She said a lot, but the only words the others heard were these few!
The ability to extract the essence is a necessary skill for girls in love!
And because of this, they could easily smell the scent of a thief stealing stars!
Originally, they had only sensed this sharp crisis from one another.
Someone like Ryuu, who would blush like a monkey just from a hug, was completely at the end of the line, posing no threat whatsoever.
But now, the times have changed!
The offense and defense have flipped!
You can flirt, but I can flirt even better!
Unbeknownst to them, Ryuu had quietly found a hidden path and overtaken them on the curve.
She was still the same person, but she used her unique advantage to deliver an explosive strike!
I may not be able to actively snuggle and stick to him like you, but I'm an Elf!
Starting age of five hundred, remember?
I can't promise physical intimacy, but I can promise an eternal vow!
A hundred years from now, who among you can still compete with me?
Haven't you seen Riveria? A century old, yet still youthful, beautiful, and able to be both elegant and childlike?
Companionship is the longest form of affection in the world.
This move was like passing through a garden of flowers without a single petal sticking to her.
However, it genuinely conveyed her feelings, and it was a position that allowed her to both advance and retreat.
You call this a foul self-detonation? I'm supporting his dream! You say I'm desperate? You say my perspective is small!
This tactic was truly brilliant; it was surprising and yet perfectly logical.
The girls were scratching their heads, not knowing how to react.
Hey, hey, this seemingly upright Elf, she's actually quite skilled!
Aisha looked at the outwardly cool and inarticulate Elf woman with a shocked expression.
As an Amazon, she fundamentally didn't get along with the Elf race in many ways.
But now, it seemed she had something going for her!
She gave Ryuu a meaningful glance, then turned her attention to the man in question, Eugene.
And not just her; the other beauties naturally did the same.
She's thrown out an invitation for an eternal vow, and you, the big talker, are speechless now?
In truth, the most bewildered person in the arena had to be Eugene.
He had read the original work and Ryuu's personal side stories.
No matter how you looked at her, this girl seemed like a novice in romance!
She usually wore a serious face, never said sweet words, and kept all her thoughts hidden.
Even later on, she showed no competitive spirit.
But her words tonight completely shocked him.
Is this still the Ryuu I know?
His mind raced, seemingly trying to find an answer in Ryuu's eyes.
Justice, love, will, wish, obsession...
In Eugene's mind, Ryuu's personality was analyzed layer by layer until a bright light appeared.
Ideal.
She said she wanted to support Eugene's ideal.
Ryuu longed for justice, but her inherent hatred for evil easily made her lose her moral compass.
Therefore, after her Familia was wiped out, lacking restraint and direction, she fell into darkness.
At that time, she realized the flaw in her own personality.
Perhaps this was why she was gradually attracted to the strategically minded Eugene.
In her time with Eugene, she personally witnessed him step by step bringing down the wicked, putting on the most spectacular shows of the little guy winning big.
It was during this process that Ryuu experienced something more gratifying than rigid justice.
She was fundamentally kind-hearted, but her actions often crossed the line—a personality commonly known as Chaotic Good.
And after a series of interactions, she found a sense of compatibility with Eugene that was even better than with a righteous, upstanding hero.
Eugene's ideal was conquest.
In this process, he needed to destroy many established high towers.
For example, Ted and Dix.
When destroying these high towers, Ryuu tasted a satisfaction that was more pleasant than simple revenge.
A righteous bandit—perhaps that's how she could be described.
This was the most essential self hidden beneath Ryuu's true appearance.
She longed for a world of great harmony and appreciated Eugene's will to stand up for the lonely and helpless.
Coupled with the satisfaction gained from sweeping away the numerous evils across the vast world.
These three factors combined were a Royal Flush.
Heh heh...
Realizing the underlying reason, Eugene laughed.
I knew it. None of the girls who voluntarily joined the Hostess of Fertility of Fertility are easy to deal with.
A team of wanted criminals, assassins, and bounty hunters—the most vicious and violent team.
Only such a controllable and powerful combination can forge a new path for me!
Eugene unhurriedly poured a cup of wine and first raised it toward the affectionately gazing Elf girl.
Then, he slowly turned around, the crystal cup reflecting the beautiful face of every girl.
His smile was genuine, and it was a rare moment where his emotions seemed pure.
"A wonderful wish, a wonderful toast."
"It is my honor to hear the hearts of the ladies tonight."
"So, allow me to pay tribute to this beautiful vision and the sincere lady."
He raised his cup, the full moon overhead serving as an eternal witness.
"And, in passing, let's toast that lucky fellow who is favored by everyone... a certain person."
"If he were here, he would surely be so happy he'd faint, right?"
Eugene laughed heartily and drank it all in one gulp.
He then lay down, closing his eyes.
The unspoken words continued to echo late into the night.
...
On the other side.
Loki Familia's headquarters, Twilight Manor.
Nearly all members of the Loki Familia were gathered on the training grounds behind the mansion.
The dense crowd was lined up along the very edge of the field, not daring to step forward.
It was as if something incredibly terrifying existed within that space.
In fact, it did.
An average Level 4 was already a pillar of support within a Familia.
But in the Loki Familia, even Level 4 adventurers were only fit for guard duty.
Tiona, Tione, Bete, Gareth, and Riveria stood at separate corners of the crowd.
And Gareth, Orario's strongest tank, guarded the Goddess Loki.
No one knew how massive the fluctuations would be next.
Even if two Black Goliaths or two two-headed dragons, Antares, clashed here, it wouldn't make them so wary!
But beyond the caution, there was intense excitement!
"Oh my~"
A voice so enchanting it made the soul tremble, carrying clear amusement, sounded from the luxurious couch.
How long had it been since the Goddess Freya spoke with such a tone?
"Ottar."
She smiled back, a divine light flickering in her eyes.
"Lady Freya, what are your orders?"
The strongest warrior, Ottar the Mighty, bowed before the delicate woman.
"No, no, it's not about me, it's about you~"
Freya chuckled softly, covering her red lips with her jade-like hand, radiating charm.
"What do you mean, my Lady?" Ottar asked, trying his best to remain calm and composed.
"It seems someone in this city will soon catch up to you."
"You, who have lingered at this lonely level, are finally about to welcome a companion."
Ottar's level was Level 7.
Even throughout the entire world, only one "Night Knight" could rival him.
And according to Freya, he, who was stranded at this seemingly absolute peak level, was about to face a new rival!
Hush...
People's breathing nearly stopped.
The ground was quiet enough to hear a pin drop.
Finn, clad in battle gear and carrying two spears, maintained his usual composure.
Regardless of the outcome, this battle would benefit the Loki Familia.
And opposite him.
Ais, holding the Sword of Despair, in a white dress and light armor, with her golden hair gleaming like an angel descended from heaven, looked at him from a distance.
Lv6, Loki Familia Captain, "The Brave" Finn Deimne VS Lv5, Orario's Strongest Female Swordswoman, "The Sword Princess" Ais Wallenstein.
This battle was undoubtedly the peak match below Level 7!
Ais, having undergone a physical and mental evolution, was about to challenge Finn, the Captain who had the strongest overall combat power among Level 6s, despite being one level lower!
He, who had reached this position with the seemingly weak body of a Pallum, also possessed skills and magic capable of surpassing his limits.
And this battle would absolutely be recorded in the annals of Orario, or even the world!
"Come, Ais."
Finn plunged his long spear into the ground, a long-lost intense fighting spirit surging in his eyes!
How long had it been since he felt such a sense of crisis in a fight against another person?
He looked at the exquisite girl, who was clearly one level below him and had a noticeable gap in experience and technique.
Yet, the excitement in his heart was unrestrained!
"Please advise!"
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