According to Hermes's investigation, the ruins where Andaris was located, as well as the place where Artemis went missing, were all within the Great Tree Labyrinth.
Therefore, while Hyacine, Barbara, and Artemis were establishing an intimate relationship, the Hermes Familia spent a great deal of effort to start mobilizing supplies and weapons.
Before the troops move, provisions must go first.
Orario was indeed very concerned about this subjugation battle against Andaris; otherwise, it would have been impossible to spend such massive resources. Even the Guild Master, Royman, couldn't help but twitch his mouth when he saw the bill.
Subjugating a monster of this level consumed resources that were by no means lower than the three great quests for Adventurers from over a decade ago: Behemoth, Leviathan, and the Black Dragon.
"I didn't expect another monster capable of threatening the world to appear. I hope this time it won't end in failure like the Black Dragon..."
Looking at the Moon Goddess's arrow appearing more and more clearly in the sky, Royman's expression was full of worry.
"We need to start making preparations on our end, too. Let's follow Lord Ouranos's orders..."
With the appearance of the Moon Goddess's bow and arrow, the monsters in the Dungeon also began to riot. Recently, quite a few Adventurers had begun to report this.
If Andaris succeeded, the monsters inside the Dungeon would likely become active on an unprecedented scale!
Even though the Deliverer Hyacine had previously inflicted severe trauma on the Dungeon when she went berserk, who would have thought... that it would recover so quickly?
What exactly is the Dungeon?
This doubt had never disappeared from the hearts of the people of the Lower World, but now they had to make a choice.
"Establish defensive positions around the Dungeon and notify all the Familias in Orario. We are going to fight an unprecedented defensive battle. It won't be long before the monsters from the underground come swarming out like a tide..."
"At that time, no resident of Orario will be innocent!"
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"Let's set off; our target is the Great Tree Labyrinth!"
"This time, we must succeed; failure is not an option!"
Some members of the Hermes Familia, riding on pre-trained wyverns, landed outside Orario.
As the patron deity of the Familia and the only designated deity for this operation, Hermes naturally gave a decent speech, which greatly boosted the morale of those following him.
Although they might not necessarily participate in the battle, being accompanied by a group of people without morale would clearly affect the future performance of the two Deliverers.
To ensure victory in the battle, it was necessary for Hermes to eliminate all external factors and steer the endgame toward victory.
"How is it? My craftsmanship is not bad, right?"
The captain of the Hermes Familia, the "Alchemist" Asfi, came to Hyacine and Barbara's side, looking at the attire on the two Deliverers with great appreciation.
During this time, the Hermes Familia had not been idle. Besides arranging the transport of supplies, Asfi, as the Alchemist, had fully listened to the suggestions of the two Deliverers and crafted two sets of exclusive equipment.
Of course, the Guild paid for it.
"It's very nice!"
"I didn't expect you to actually make it. Thank you very much, Asfi!"
In order to let the Deliverers exert their strength to the best level, Asfi designed two sets of special equipment and, according to their requirements, crafted them into specific colors.
"Of course! The materials are all specially made; while ensuring lightness, they also possess unparalleled defensive power and durability."
One could tell from Asfi's expression that she was very proud of making these two sets of equipment. If these two sets were taken to the market to be sold, they would fetch a high price of at least ten million.
Hyacine, who usually wore red and white clothes, had now changed into red and blue armor and a cloak; she looked just like the name of this set of equipment...
"Valkyrie"!
On the other hand, Barbara's equipment seemed particularly unconventional. After all, to outsiders, she didn't seem to have any offensive capabilities other than her healing abilities?
Therefore, equipment like armor was completely unsuitable for Barbara. Replacing it was an extremely conspicuous set of pink clothing, which perfectly matched Barbara's aura.
"Maiden's Heart"!
These two sets of equipment could be said to be the two best pieces that the "Alchemist" Asfi had crafted in recent years; perhaps for a long time in the future, she would be unable to replicate them.
After all, while she was diligently crafting the equipment, the two Deliverers had been helping on the side. Heaven knows if they had added anything to these two sets of equipment...
In short, with the help of these two pieces of equipment, Hyacine and Barbara's strength would definitely increase by a significant margin!
"Since you're ready, let's set off!"
"Time waits for no one. During the time you were getting closer, there were several abnormal earthquakes over at the Great Tree Labyrinth..."
Hermes briefly explained the situation and brought a wyvern to the girls' side, simply explaining the techniques for riding a wyvern.
After all, not everyone could easily pilot such tamed monsters.
"How about it? Do you need to ride on the wyvern with me? You can enjoy an incomparably comfortable dragon-ride!"
Thump!
Hermes seemed to be planning to invite the girls to ride together. After all, a wyvern like this could only carry two people at a time.
And Hyacine, Barbara, and Artemis made three people, so naturally, there would be one extra.
Wasn't this the perfect opportunity?
However, the response the blond Male God received was a fierce elbow strike from Asfi, which almost made Hermes kneel on the ground and start repenting.
"Lord Hermes! Please mind your status and your words and actions in the outside world! How could Hyacine, Barbara, and Artemis possibly sit with you?"
"Let me handle it!"
Asfi was perfectly clear about what kind of person her Male God was. Although he was relatively reliable at critical moments, Hermes was clearly the biggest danger when it wasn't a critical moment.
It truly confirmed that saying: most men are roles similar to a "father"!
When there is danger, a father is the safest. But when there is no danger, a father is the biggest danger!
"Then I'll leave it to you, Asfi!"
After spending this time interacting with Asfi, Hyacine and Barbara could determine that she was a good person. It was just that, hindered by her Familia's main deity, she often couldn't do what she wanted to do, and was even intentionally or unintentionally forced to work.
But Hermes was different...
In any case, it's better to stay away from this guy!
"Wait, Asfi! Wait for me!"
The blonde Male God seemed to still intend to argue, but what responded to him were four expressions of disgust.
"Let's go. I'll be with Artemis, and Barbara will be with Asfi... Let this disgusting guy go improve with those muscleheads!"
"Maybe they will like this 'loli' god?"
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