At Denatus area, gathers all of the invited Gods and their respected captain like they were from the last time, with the exception of two Adventurers, namely, Allen Fromel and Long Ran. And the silently came along, the Kenki.
As Zetta walk towards the center, he glance back below the Babel. He look again as seeing someone he knew. But then, brushes those thought as he continued to move towards the standing Long Ran from the center. The blood elf and mage of his Familia.
From the other side, "Tsk" clicking his tongue again, Allen was annoyed seeing this many people including Gods, gathers in front of him.
At the same time, Freya patted his shoulder and smile "I believe in you, my Vana Freya"
He then answers politely, "Yes, my liege" but at the same time, his and Ottar's eye has met "Tsk! what are you staring at!?" looking irritated, he grunted and move near Zetta and Long Ran and only close his eyes as he thump his silver spear infront.
"Even little Ais came here to sent me off? How thoughtful of you" Ais who silently came along with Finn and Loki, move towards Zetta's area to bid her farewell as he stroke her hair while thanking.
"Be careful out there, it seems you lot are fighting an unknown, welp, I don't know what that is and wanted to help you out but I'm afraid, this time I cannot"
Ais silently nodded by his remarks, and at the same time he reach out an orb towards his friend, Finn Deimne
"Finn, I don't know if this could help but my gut feel is telling me, you know its purpose"
"This!?"
"It only says Daedalus Orb and a key. I couldn't throw that because of the name but I'm sure if its you, you can decipher that thing in no time"
With smile, Finn nodded as they shake hands, "and please, take care of them for me" Zetta follows. And leave his familia under his friend's care for a while.
"Of course, and don't worry, we will exterminate the pests thats lingering here before your arrival" Finn confidently answered
"Oho, I see, goodluck then"
"Uhm, you too"
With that, the people remained at the very center are the first 3 mentioned. Artemis didn't said a word this time as they already talked for a couple of times already, but she couldn't help but to feel a little of bit sadness. Her Zetta and Ran will be away for more or less, half a month—or a whole month(?) as Zetta's plan is to know the Dragon's pattern, attack, kind of attack and more—Is what he explain for her not to worry, of course as a Gamer perspective—but she couldn't to help herself but even become more worried and a bit lonely. Because the last time they talked, its as if he would do something all of the Gods here wouldn't expect
With that het thought aside--
And at the very Center
"Captain, I'd never use this skill for a long time. I'm afraid—" Long Ran said so as she nervously sweated
"No, I believe in you, Ran, believe in yourself too, and believe in me, you can do it. It looks selfish on my part but this isn't the best time to feel discourage, alright?" at the same time, Zetta reach out a total of 2 Mana potion "Here, remember to drink one after we arrive, thats a two way ticket so you won't having a mind down" Zetta said so and smile
"U-uhm! I-I'll try" the Blood elf Long Ran replied. As a unique race, Blood Elf has the highest concentrated mind of all races, thats why they have the strongest magic compares to a high ranking Elf even before receiving Falna. But because their race is almost going to extinct thanks to their low production rate. Until this point, the elf race royalty are holding the title of the best magician. One of them is namely, Riveria Ljos Alf.
With that said and done, Long Ran raised her staff as a blue ovarlapping magic circle of different types of symbol; aligned and expanded, covering up the trio. Because this skill are called
"Beautiful. . .I'd never thought there really is something like this exists" one of the Gods commented in awe
They were very much happy after hearing the captain of Artemis familia's plan for sacrificing his life for them so, none disagree from his proposal. which is why, they could only do is to give the positive comment. Who knows if they actually entranced by Ran's teleportation magic.
"Such skill, this girl will be the strongest powerhouse in the future for all I know" says by one of the Familia Captain whilst those who hears also agree
As the multiple circles aligned in perfectly proportioned and parallel with each other, Long Ran thump the back of her staff below ground as they slowly Vanish, as if slowly eaten by the distorted place. This is the effect of teleportation as if their body was transforming to molecules
Zetta and Artemis eyes has met, he smile back at her and muttered something. Though the Goddess didn't hear them, she read them. Saying [Take good care, my treasured Goddess] until they teleported out for good. Artemis touches her burning face and remember his words again.
"Huh!? Ais!? Aisuuuuu!??" thereafter, Loki look from left to right but couldn't find her favorite familia member as she sweated and swallow her own saliva. Afraid of the reality.
"No sweat Loki, I'm sure she's already outside" Finn hold her down as she looks like going to make any trouble anytime soon. This time, almost all of the Gods are exited.
"Oi Freya! Did ya see my Ais? where is she? Did ya hide her inside that tit— ouch!" Finn smack her head before she could finish the word, mocking the Goddess of Beauty's beautiful chest.
The so called known-everything Freya leasurely step towards the exit as Ottar follows with only a slight curve coming from her lips.
"Haaaa, Ais, damn it, why did'ya have to leave without me!"
"No sweat Loki, that was the Kenki, she isn't a pampered child anymore and she's a first class adventurer. what are you afraid of?" The two walk out, at the same time Artemis followed as Finn's escort.
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A couple of minutes earlier. . .
"Eh? They weren't here?" Eina ask in confusion
"Uhm, Artemis-sama said they wont return for half a day by the very least. As for others, Rethusa-sama and others are already entered the dungeon an hour ago with our Familia Alliance" answers by Musica.
The little girl Zetta encountered as she is now officially a Monster Tamer and overseeing Al-Miraj or/and goblins to do the house chores along with other maids while others are Guarding the [Antares Mansion] while mock battling with other goblins. . .
"I see, if they didn't enter the dungeon, where'd they(Artemis and Zetta) go?" Eina thinks through.
"Its alright, Eina-san. I'm sure they have something important to do. And if its okay, can I just enter the dungeon? I won't go down deeper, I promise" Argo raise his hand high and didn't pry anymore answer from little Musica.
Why he said that confidently is because, while the two walks towards here, Eina already explained the importance of 'Adventurers survival' to him, the monsters in each floor and their weakness and more, so he now has balls to enter at highest floor level dungeon and wanted to try them as soon as possible.
'This elf, why he looks familiar?' Musica thought so from the sideline.
"But you don't have any Familia as of yet you know? So, no. You, having Falna-less is a suicide inside the dungeon" Eina disagree
"Hmm, o-okay. Then how'bout I walk only from the entrance of the dungeon and won't enter, how about that? Afterall, I wanna inhale the smell of adventure, he he he"
Noticing his hardheadedness Eina approves "Uhmm, thats more convincing, and promise me not to enter, Okay? Having Falna-less inside the dungeon is like you let the grim reaper take your soul away. alright then, return to Adventurers Guild after joining the Familia you wishes to, clear?"
"Hai hai!" With that, Argo ran towards the direction of Babel and that is where Zetta saw him for just the span of a moment.