DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 110: Pursuit Failed, Apollo's Banquet Invitation!

Dungeon exploration, the most dangerous part is not the surrounding monsters, but the adventurers who are not bound by rules and may or may not be hostile.

According to his usual style, Liam didn't care about this at all.

If someone really harbored ill intentions, it was really hard to say who the final prey would be. But now was a crucial juncture.

He had to avoid contact with the "Apollo Familia" adventurers.

As long as the pursuit for several consecutive days had no effect, Apollo, with no other choice, would most likely initiate a War Game.

"Let's go."

"Change to another place for training."

The mist mechanism shrouding the floor provided an opportunity to leave. If he really met the pursuers from the Apollo Familia.

Liam was worried he wouldn't be able to hold back.

The premise of a War Game was that the other god accepted. If the Hestia Familia proactively initiated it against Apollo, the disparity in strength was huge.

It was very likely to arouse suspicion, and they would directly choose to refuse.

Then there was only one way left.

After all methods, such as the Dungeon pursuit, were ineffective, the final War Game was the last resort Apollo could take!

"Okay."

Not having such strong perception abilities, but knowing that obeying the Familia captain's arrangements was a member's duty, Mikoto.

Helped the supporter, Lili, to put away the dropped magic stones.

Soon, they continued to advance through the mist in the current area, searching for the various Dungeon monsters that appeared in the mist.

As the mechanism gradually dissipated, they soon found the stairs leading to a deeper floor.

Without a real meeting, there could be no friction. Liam didn't find this matter to be very frustrating.

It was nothing more than a chase.

Relying on Mikoto's "Futsunomitama" magic skill for high-intensity training against monsters, the increase in experience points was relatively small.

The Sword Soul template's level was very important.

But wanting to raise the level to 50 before the War Game truly began, to achieve the Sword Soul class's first qualitative change.

The difficulty was a bit high.

After all, as the level increased, the required experience points multiplied. For the first 35 levels, as long as the number of monsters was sufficient.

He could guarantee a speed of 1 level per day.

Now, unable to explore deep into the Dungeon, and with the efficiency of gaining experience reduced, it would take about 2-3 days.

For the remaining 15 levels, Liam estimated it would take within 1 month.

Besides this, the important matter was to max out all the stats for the Lv2 adventurer level!

The subsequent Dungeon exploration.

The overall process was quite smooth. And by utilizing the complex floor environment of the Dungeon, he found the adventurers tailing him.

They didn't conceal their identity, directly wearing the Apollo Familia's armband on their arms.

They weren't exploring the Dungeon, but searching for adventurers' traces, almost writing their intention to pursue him directly on their faces.

Things were in line with Liam's expectations.

Then what he needed to do next was to leave the Dungeon safely and provoke the adventurers responsible for monitoring him in Orario!

The Dungeon supplies he carried were all depleted.

Liam was still in a good combat state. On the contrary, Mikoto, who had continuously used her magic skill, could no longer continue exploring.

After all, it was a sting operation; there was no need to make the atmosphere particularly high-pressure!

He looked at Mikoto, and at Lili, who was always on guard, and said in a relaxed tone, "That's it for today's exploration. Let's head back."

"Okay."

"Also, you two don't need to participate in tomorrow's Dungeon exploration."

The first pursuit had no effect. Whether they would increase the number of adventurers to block him was something Liam had to consider.

Leading a team forward, there was no opportunity for kiting.

Only by acting alone could he kite them to the extreme!

"Huh?"

Suddenly being told she didn't need to participate in the Dungeon exploration, Mikoto was a bit stunned, thinking she was dragging down the team's overall progress.

It was just that before she could ask.

Lili, who had already seen the signs, her brow furrowed without relaxing. After a moment's hesitation, she still remained silent.

Killing adventurers in the Dungeon, as long as it was done cleanly, indeed wouldn't be pursued by the Ganesha Familia or the Adventurer's Guild.

But in this way, it would very likely incur the enmity of the Apollo Familia…

However.

From another angle, she felt the matter was quite reasonable. After refusing to join the Apollo Familia, what she had to face…

All these troubles would be unavoidable!

"Can you really solve the problem?" Lili was, of course, referring to killing the Apollo Familia adventurers to make the other side give up the idea.

The Apollo Familia would inevitably know the truth.

Then it was very likely he would have to face a full-scale siege by Hyakinthos, a genuine Level 3 adventurer!

"Of course."

Leaving the Dungeon, Orario was approaching dusk.

The setting sun shone through the thick cloud layer, splashing onto this exceptionally prosperous street. Liam briefly surveyed his surroundings. Not unexpectedly.

He could find the adventurer responsible for monitoring him from the Apollo Familia.

In front of the Ganesha Familia members maintaining order, the other party didn't make any other moves, just maintained a distance for observation.

"The incident will be over soon."

"As long as it goes smoothly, the result will definitely be the best."

Turning his head to look at the martial maiden beside him, her brow furrowed, Liam didn't inform Yamato Mikoto about this matter.

Firstly, whether the plan could be executed smoothly.

Secondly, proactively baiting and provoking a Familia war – telling her would only add pressure to Mikoto for no reason!

"Okay."

Realizing the situation she had to face now was very serious, but since Liam didn't explain, he must have had his own plans.

Mikoto nodded lightly. After a moment's hesitation.

Her gaze looked towards the street leading back to her rented house. She didn't directly face Liam's gaze, but stated her position in the firmest tone.

"Although…"

"Although I've just joined the Familia, we are also partners. No matter what happens, I hope to be able to provide help."

"Your words are enough."

Leaving the central plaza, even with the Apollo Familia adventurer monitoring him from a distance behind, Liam's attitude remained relaxed.

Completely unconcerned.

Even before his level sublimation and with a lower Sword Soul template level, he could solve the trouble with the Soma Familia.

An ordinary Lv2 adventurer, he really didn't need to take them seriously.

Roughly speaking, it was the confidence brought by the stats and mechanics provided by the Sword Soul template. Even a Lv4 adventurer…

With his unexpected Selfless Sword Aura.

It shouldn't be particularly difficult to deal with them, right?

Ending today's Dungeon exploration, the next goal was clear: solve the dinner problem for himself and Hestia.

The final link in the plan was also his own goddess.

Now, all of the Apollo Familia's actions were within Liam's expectations. He just needed the other party to initiate a War Game.

"I've really worked hard."

How to make Hestia agree to a War Game, this was also something Liam needed to consider, and he had made preparations in advance.

Passing by the familiar flower shop on the bustling street.

Nearing evening, the customers were already sparse, leaving only the shop assistant, a beautiful young woman he had met before.

"Anna."

She was tending to various bouquets, preventing them from withering.

Noticing a customer coming over, the young woman, wearing a plain dress, her slightly curled golden hair falling naturally on her shoulders.

Anna stopped her actions, turned around, and saw Liam's familiar face.

Highly recognizable, a handsome adventurer's younger brother with black hair. She smiled and asked, "May I ask if you'd like to buy flowers?"

"Mr. Adventurer." The title selection and the Dungeon expedition were carried out simultaneously. Even the Hestia Familia's crest had not yet been decided.

Not being recognized seemed exceptionally reasonable.

This also saved Liam a great deal of trouble. He smiled faintly and nodded, "Yes, the same bouquet as last time."

"Do you still have it in stock?"

"We do."

Not gossiping about the adventurer's relationships, the flower language of freesia was innocent waiting and ideal happiness. The recipient.

Was probably also a fellow adventurer?

Anna's smile was bright. She found a bouquet of blooming flowers from the shelf. Finally, she didn't forget to give her blessing, "I wish you success!"

"Thank you."

Holding the most splendid bouquet from the shop, Liam didn't linger at all, heading straight for The Hostess of Fertility restaurant.

It was just that as he was leaving.

He paused his steps slightly. He was being monitored by members of the Apollo Familia.

Liam had gradually gotten used to this feeling and wouldn't show it too obviously. On the contrary, when he was communicating with Anna just now.

Several faint, probing gazes had fallen on him.

He didn't delve into it.

Probably some adventurer had listed him as a rival in love?

After heading to "The Hostess of Fertility" restaurant and purchasing a dinner for two, Liam once again returned to the Familia home.

The sky was already approaching dusk.

The adventurer responsible for monitoring him had limited strength and ultimately made no other moves, which also avoided a real combat encounter.

Arriving at the basement.

The first thing that came into view was Hestia, tidying up the room.

After the celebration banquet for the end of the Familia expedition, she hadn't had her fill of drinking, and there were many things she was too embarrassed to bring up in front of the other members.

The second half of the drinking was done at Hephaestus's house.

Speaking her mind freely, when she woke up the next day, she found she had stayed over at her close friend's house. After finishing her daily work at the weapon shop.

Returning to the Familia home, she didn't see Liam's figure.

Hestia then thought of tidying the room. In the past, she would definitely find this kind of thing tedious, but thinking of it another way.

This was her and Liam's home.

Her motivation was instantly filled. And noticing the footsteps on the stairs, discovering it was Liam returning home at dusk.

Her tense heartstrings gradually relaxed.

It was just that, when Hestia saw the bouquet of flowers in Liam's hand, her originally excellent mood instantly soured.

"A new adventurer who created a miracle in Orario, admired by a beautiful young woman?"

"Liam-kun, you're back?"

The young woman, maintaining a normal expression, hesitated for a moment before asking, "It seems you received flowers from another adventurer today?"

"It's quite normal, after all, it's you!"

A seemingly normal tone, yet a slight emotional fluctuation could be detected. Liam decisively waved his hand, his face relaxed with a smile:

"Of course not."

"This bouquet is for Lady Hestia."

For the members of the Apollo Familia who had organized a Dungeon pursuit team, today's time was purely wasted in the upper and middle levels.

Preparing for the pursuit, they encountered mechanism mist along the way.

They could only slow down their overall pace. Even a team composed of several Lv2 adventurers still didn't want to face a Monster Party directly.

There was an information gap. They viewed him from a normal adventurer's perspective.

At most, Liam was a rookie with strong potential. He definitely wouldn't explore in the mechanism mist. And considering various factors.

The first day of the Dungeon pursuit was clearly a failure.

Occasionally, they could find traces of an adventurer's battle, but by the time they rushed over to check, the other party had already left the area.

The complex passage environment of the Dungeon made it simply impossible to pursue deeply.

A lone Lv2 adventurer, if they really made an enemy of him, might not even be Liam's match. It wasn't until the pursuit team left the Dungeon.

The latest news they received was that Liam and the others had returned safely.

The pursuit had failed.

For the Apollo Familia, this was definitely a humiliating matter. And as the captain, Hyakinthos did not punish the members.

He quickly changed his strategy.

Finding the Familia's commander, Daphne, he said decisively, "Recall the Familia's adventurers and expand the pursuit team."

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"The scale?"

"Three teams."

The Dungeon area was as large as Orario, and its passage environment was incomparably complex. A failed pursuit was obvious.

What Daphne hadn't expected was that Hyakinthos was willing to pay such a large price…

Recalling adventurer members, expanding the pursuit team to 3 teams. Even when they had besieged her, it hadn't reached this level.

"Is it really necessary?"

She really wanted to ask, but her position made Daphne hold her tongue.

"Understood."

"Captain Hyakinthos."

Given Liam's influence in Orario, bringing the pursuit and siege into the open was something Hyakinthos didn't want to do.

All he could do was strengthen the Dungeon pursuit team.

During this period, he also maintained normal surveillance in Orario, wanting to use the lowest cost method to force Liam to transfer to their Familia.

It was just that the effect was less than satisfactory.

They simply couldn't figure out the timing of Liam's Dungeon explorations. Even if they increased the scale of the Dungeon pursuit team.

After the scouts found the final target, before the team could assemble.

The lone-acting Liam would leave at an extremely fast speed, exploring deeper areas. And the extremely complex passages.

Wanting to block the floor-to-floor staircases was also an unrealistic matter.

Day 2.

Day 3.

Not having to worry about his teammate's safety, the next two days of Dungeon exploration, for Liam, was roughly a game of cat and mouse.

Leaving obvious traces for the "Apollo Familia."

Maintaining an exploration distance, roughly like the push and pull of a budding romance. During the day, he conducted high-intensity Dungeon exploration.

His ability scores and experience points all received improvements.

Liam, who clearly held the initiative, each successful return was wearing down the patience of their god, Apollo.

Forgoing their Familia's actions was a price the Apollo Familia had to bear!

Once again, he safely returned to the Familia home.

Before Liam could even take off his Dungeon exploration attire, to enjoy some rare alone time with Hestia, who had just gotten off work.

With the gradual approach of footsteps.

Appearing before Liam and Hestia was Hyakinthos, trying his best to maintain an elegant attitude, along with other members.

There was no situation of blocking the door.

He just placed a particularly exquisite invitation on the table in front of the sofa, suppressing the intense anger deep in his heart.

Hyakinthos gritted his teeth and said, "This invitation is a banquet invitation from Lord God Apollo."

"To celebrate... the birth of Sword Soul Liam Moon, the adventurer who broke Orario's, and the entire world's, record for the fastest breakthrough to Lv2."

(End of this chapter)

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