MTLNOVEL Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Orario Shaken Again! Continuing to Settle
Chapter 113: Orario Shaken Again! Continuing to Settle
Leaving the "Apollo Familia" home base, facing an impending War Game, Liam didn't feel any pressure. To be precise, it was more a sense of anticipation. The time was roughly set, and there was nothing else that needed preparation.
No other Familias would interfere during this period.
In that case…
The matter would be much simpler. Use the remaining time to improve his ability scores, make all necessary preparations. As for the disparity in numbers?
In the face of absolute numerical and mechanical suppression…
It wasn't even worth mentioning!
Compared to Liam's calm and composed demeanor, Hestia, as a goddess, after leaving the other Familia's home base, completely lost her composure.
"Liam-kun…"
As a goddess creating a Familia for the first time, she had never expected a "War Game" to come so suddenly!
The price of defeat in war…
Was to obtain everything from the other Familia. Before attending the banquet organized by Apollo, Hestia had already anticipated this.
Defeat, the Familia disbands…
Being expelled from the Labyrinth City Orario, unable to conduct Familia activities ever again, also meant never being able to see Liam again.
Even though she held absolute trust, Hestia's heart was still incomparably tense. She gradually understood what Liam meant just now by "what do you think of this place"!
"So... you've had your eyes on the Apollo Familia's assets for a long time?"
"Wanting to obtain it legally and reasonably through a War Game!"
"You can't exactly say that."
He didn't deny it.
From an objective perspective, being seen as "prey" by Apollo could only have this kind of ending. Either be forced to join the other's Familia.
Or abandon Hestia and seek the protection of a stronger Familia.
The former was impossible, and the latter was also impossible.
Liam felt, why not just go for something big? Make good use of his foreknowledge of the plot, proactively use the information gap to bait the other party into battle.
Defeat, of course, meant losing everything.
But as long as he succeeded, he could let the Hestia Familia escape all its predicaments. Whether it was in life or Dungeon exploration, development could be seen.
"The captain of the Apollo Familia approached me alone a few days ago, inviting me to join their Familia, and I was rejected."
"…"
Hestia looked up. Liam hadn't mentioned this to her.
"The result was definitely a rejection."
Holding the young woman's slender and delicate hand, Liam smiled faintly, "Later, while active in Orario, I discovered their Familia was following me."
"I went for a simple exploration in the Dungeon. I didn't expect the Apollo Familia to be so impatient, directly giving up their Familia activities to dispatch a pursuit team to corner me."
When he said this, Hestia already knew the gravity of the situation.
The latter half of his words didn't need to be stated.
It was nothing more than the "Apollo Familia's" pursuit being fruitless, using the final method, wanting to use a "War Game" to snatch Liam.
She didn't know that the conflict between them had already reached an irreconcilable point. Even tonight's banquet was within Liam's expectations.
No matter what…
As the Familia's goddess, she had to consider things from her Familia members' perspective.
Hestia didn't question him, just asked in as gentle a tone as possible, "I never thought these things would happen. Can we win?"
"Liam-kun?"
"We will win."
As a loyal fan of Teacher 2.5 Jo, Liam's smile was relaxed, but his tone was unquestionably firm. For the next two days.
Exploring the Dungeon, he estimated the "Apollo Familia" probably wouldn't interfere.
He just needed to wait for the Denatus to end, confirm the format of this War Game – whether it's a siege battle or something else – and then he could make a final decision.
He looked at Hestia, at the firm trust in her gaze that gambled everything.
Liam's smile faded, and he added with a firm tone, "For the better future of the Familia, these things are all worth it."
"Okay."
It wasn't a lie, but Liam's truest thoughts from the bottom of his heart.
Since he had already said so much, Hestia gently swung her arm. Even if the final result was failure, it would be quite simple.
It would be nothing more than returning to the heavens.
After ten thousand years, return to Orario again, find Liam's reincarnation, and no matter what, have a ten-thousand-year-long romance!
"I believe in you. Go for it. No matter what the final result is."
"Liam."
"Tomorrow, we'll convene the first Familia meeting. As for specific information on the Apollo Familia members, I will find a way to get it."
Without her usual girlish attitude, the current Hestia was unprecedentedly serious. Gathering intelligence on the Apollo Familia members.
This was one of the few things she could do.
This "War Game" couldn't have other Familia members interfering; otherwise, she could have gone to Takemikazuchi for some help.
She really wanted to say there was no need for this.
But looking at the young woman's unprecedented goddess-like demeanor, Liam didn't refuse, saying with a smile, "Then I'll leave it to you, Lady Hestia."
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For the Labyrinth City Orario, especially this group of idle gods, a "War Game" was definitely a source of entertainment.
"World's Strongest Rookie vs. Apollo Familia."
The controversy of the topic was maxed out.
The news naturally spread like wildfire. Many adventurers had never thought that the rookie who had just created a miracle would so quickly challenge the impossible!
A huge disparity in strength, a situation where victory was basically impossible.
It became the topic of conversation for most adventurers, and even the commoners of Orario. What truly boiled over, of course, were the degenerate gamblers who frequented the bars and casinos.
After receiving accurate news, the "Grand Casino" quickly opened a betting pool, conducting a comprehensive assessment of strength and winning odds…
The final capped odds given.
"Victor: Liam Moon"
Odds 99.9
"Victor: Apollo Familia"
Odds 0.01
Just looking at the odds, Liam had absolutely no chance of winning. The Grand Casino certainly wouldn't do charity. The goal was to stir up controversy in Orario.
Gambling on a minuscule possibility – such gamblers were not in the minority.
Having frequented the low-level adventurer circles for years, Lili naturally had channels for this kind of betting. Using "Cinder Ella" magic to change her appearance.
She came to the Grand Casino's area in Orario that was open to ordinary adventurers.
She placed the 2 million Valis she had prepared in advance, a heavy money pouch, on the table. Facing an interrogating gaze, the young woman looked up.
Her tone was extremely cold as she said decisively, "Two million Valis."
"All on Liam Moon to win."
"Alright. This is your betting slip." The casino staff was stunned for a moment, but quickly handed the betting slip to Lili.
A gambler so obviously throwing money away – he had never seen one before.
"…"
Leaving the environment of the commoner's casino, Lili clutched her cloak, quickening her pace to leave the current chaotic area, to avoid being followed.
Regarding gambling matters, she had never been interested from the beginning.
She came here tonight.
The reason was simple. When she delivered the repaired weapon to Liam, after learning the truth, this was the proposal he had given.
The casino.
Bet all their assets on him to win.
A very crazy act, but Lili felt it was very in line with Liam's character. If he won, of course, they would take it all, making a huge profit. As for failure…
Then the earnings from this Familia expedition would all belong to the Apollo Familia, so she didn't voice any opposition.
"I wonder what help I can be…"
If the taverns and casinos were the most motley places in Orario, then the opposite would be the Adventurer's Guild.
Similarly, it was also the place where information flowed most freely.
The "War Game" between the Apollo Familia and the Hestia Familia was naturally known by the many staff members of the Adventurer's Guild.
Hearing the discussions of her colleagues around her, Eina's mood couldn't be happy.
Just two days ago, they had agreed to go on a real date when she had a holiday, but she hadn't expected an accident to arrive first!
War Game.
Towards Liam, who was adept at creating miracles, Eina always maintained trust. But the current development of events had indeed exceeded her understanding.
Can he really win?
She really wanted to go to the Familia home to find Liam, but was also worried that a rash visit would disturb his preparations. She could only place her worries deep in her heart.
The most direct result.
Was that this morning's work was done in a completely absent-minded state.
Fortunately, Mr. Royman didn't find fault, otherwise, it would have been a real headache!
"…"
"This Mr. Liam of yours... is really good at causing turmoil in Orario."
Noticing her close friend's silent look, Misha proactively leaned over. Without her usual gossip, she tried to lighten Eina's mood with a relaxed attitude.
She propped her hands on the table. Towards Sword Soul Liam, who had created many miracles, her attitude wasn't as pessimistic as imagined. She explained with a smile.
"To raise his level so quickly... his strength is definitely not bad. And he also went on a Familia expedition, single-handedly killing the 17th-floor Labyrinth Lord, Goliath."
"Since he didn't refuse the War Game, Liam must be confident."
"I hope so…"
Eina shook her head lightly. Although that was the case, to be completely unconcerned, she absolutely couldn't do it.
With nothing she could do, she could only wait!
First, he caused the "Soma Familia Destruction Incident," and then he started a War Game with the Apollo Familia. Was this the price of being dazzling?
But there was also good news.
At least Liam wasn't breaking the law anymore…
The next day, Mikoto, who learned of the "War Game," despite being dissuaded by her companions, still went to the Hestia Familia's home without hesitation.
The reason was simple.
"Even though the time as Familia companions has been very short, we are still companions."
The act of abandoning a partner, Mikoto couldn't do it. And she was full of confidence in the strength Liam possessed. Facing the Apollo Familia.
The other party only had one LV3 adventurer.
It wasn't necessarily impossible to win!
Also arriving at the Familia home was the supporter, Liliruca. Without much pleasantry, just a simple exchange of knowing smiles.
Already said it all.
Unconditionally obeying the Familia captain's arrangements, without even asking a question, Mikoto looked at Goddess Hestia, who was waiting in advance.
Her tone was decisive, "This War Game, what do you need me to do?"
Also as a Level 2 adventurer, relying on the "Futsunomitama" skill, fighting against adventurers of the same level shouldn't be difficult.
She could buy some time…
"…"
After all, she was a member who had transferred from the Takemikazuchi Familia. Hestia didn't want to involve Mikoto in this matter. The words she had prepared, she hadn't had a chance to say.
Were all blocked back. She looked at Liam, saw him nod lightly, and said nothing.
"The type of War Game isn't clear yet. As for what you need to do…"
Liam frowned, thinking for a moment. Finally, he looked at Mikoto and Lili, the two young women, and said with a hearty tone, "Protect Lady Hestia."
"As for the rest, it's very simple."
"Just leave it all to me. Apollo agreed that the War Game cannot be stopped. I will deal with all of the other party's members."
"??!"
"Okay."
With Lv2 strength, wanting to wipe out everyone in the Apollo Familia – for other adventurers, this was a fantastical notion.
For some reason, when Liam said it, Mikoto always felt it was inexplicably reasonable, as if it were a matter of course.
No need for Familia members to interfere.
Liam's gaze briefly swept over the crowd, finally landing on Mikoto. His tone was casual, "For the next two days, we'll proceed with Dungeon exploration as usual."
"I might need to trouble you to use your magic to create a high-intensity training environment for me, to strive for a qualitative change in my ability scores before the War Game…"
"No problem."
Being able to help Liam was good news for Mikoto.
Especially after joining the Hestia Familia and exploring the Dungeon with Liam, the improvement speed of her various ability scores had increased.
It was just that when the topic of "ability scores" was mentioned.
Towards Liam, who was also a Lv2 adventurer but with a world of difference in strength, she was also very curious about the ability scores he possessed.
The young woman was somewhat conflicted, her gaze repeatedly shifting between Liam and Hestia. Finally, she braced herself and asked, "Um…"
"This might be a bit presumptuous, but I'm actually really curious. Liam's ability scores, what range are they roughly in?"
As a goddess.
Of course, she had to stabilize morale before the War Game. But Hestia didn't reveal too much, just said in a proud tone, "How should I put it…"
"Also at the level of creating a miracle?"
"!!"
Compared to the "War Game," the news Hestia revealed was clearly more explosive. Mikoto's gaze towards Liam at this moment.
Was only one of shock from the bottom of her heart, looking at a real-deal monster!
Creating Orario's, and the world's, fastest breakthrough legend in the shortest time, and in terms of ability scores, also at the level of creating a miracle?
"This is a bit... too exaggerated!!"
Returning from the Familia expedition, and the Dungeon exploration during this period, could it be that Liam breaking through to Lv3 is just a matter of these few days?
Mikoto's mood was full of complexity. Even the publicly acknowledged genius "Sword Princess Ais Wallenstein," presumably couldn't achieve this level!
Finally.
The young woman looked at Liam's unchanging expression. She didn't feel the oppressive feeling of an approaching War Game…
On the contrary, from the bottom of her heart.
She felt sorry for the "Apollo Familia" who had proactively initiated the War Game.
"The more exaggerated part... is probably not here."
Lili, who had remained silent all this time, if not for being in front of the goddess, otherwise she really wanted to tell everyone present the truth.
All of this was... planned by Liam in advance!
And…
Betting all the Familia's assets on his own victory, the confidence he had in his own strength!!
(End of this chapter)
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