"To think they planted fellas even at my Guild"
In a room filled with nothing but shadow and dim light, Ouranos speaks after hearing the word of the Evilus from Loki herself. A force that everybody is aware of, yet didn't know how much its reputation, man-power or their influence they have.
After conveying by Agwin that the Guild Adventurer had an evilus in their flank, Ouranos couldnt help but covers his face. Did I neglect my guild that much? So he thought...Ouranos is too focus on praying, so he didn't aware of such fact.
Moments later from the shadow, emerged Fels with its usual black colored cowl as it stands after Loki. "May I ask where did you got such information, Loki-sama?" so it asks.
This time that Ouranos is too tired of processing such information, Fels volunteer in his stead to ask questions to the trickster goddess.
"My Laventeinn...he crawls in my bed and tells me a bedtime story" With a smirk, she looked towards Ouranos rather than Fels. Meaning, it was Ouranos who she wanted to speak into.
"So, you already finish your own quest" Ouranos questioned this time after a few pauses, indicating that he was taken aback.
Loki told him the last time, she will destroy anything related to the death of her favored child. Claiming, she will shake the whole Orario even if it was the hidden force who was behind it...Even if its two years of love and comedy of affection. She herself claimed that Laventeinn is her favored child from there on.
And because this 'quest' of hers is related to Laventeinn's mysterious death, Ouranos keep his mouth shut, leaving everything to the promise land's fate whatever kind destiny throws at it.
Loki at the same time, has a refreshing looks as dark under eye who formed the last time they talk because of the stress, are now gone. Ouranos couldn't help but sigh after noticing it.
Meaning, she already unravel the 'quest' that she seek for almost a month by now. "Eh, I did, although he is not the Laventeinn I know of...I'll accept it, are you curious who is it?" From her question, Ouranos didn't move a muscle but in deep thought.
"Tsk, boring old god, anyway, we'll take it into a full swing war...there's an area below the Orario but not inside the dungeon yet connected to it. It was called the [Knossos]. Does it ring a bell?"
"...Knossos, the hidden dungeon dig by a man who named after himself. I know, of course I know. But we don't have any clue how can we enter or exit in this area..."
"So you knew this!? Yet you didn't look for any alternatives?" Loki gritted her teeth. Her refreshing looks turned into anger and disappointment. Disappointed to this old god in front of her.
"I did, Zeus and Hera knows it too...maybe Freya did so too as she's one of the second generation of pioneering gods of the Orario. But the first two mention didn't do anything...you wanted to know their reason?"
Loki didn't know so she shook her head, thus Ouranos continued "The Hero needs an adversary. A Villain that needs to be overcome thus creating a genuine Hero is a must, so Zues conveyed" he said.
"Hah!?" this time, Loki was surprised
"Funny, right? But I can't argue with that few words of his. Its very direct, simple, yet facts that I cannot retort. After that, I refrain from meddling and instead focus on praying. Adding that we don't have an equal standings anymore..." with few ellipses, Ouranos followed up "Now then Loki, I'll agree with what your decision from now on. The Orario, you can claim it along with others but I have three wishes. One, do not let it fall no matter what, and always defend it with your life and familia on the line. Two, please support the Adventurer's Guild and don't let its foundation collapse. Three, please let me inform if anything aberrant were happen inside the dungeon"
"That!? That's all you wanted to say!? You will give me these troublesome job!?" Loki rants.
"I already informed Freya. But her answer is 'If my Ally agreed, then I will accept such ludicrous offer', yes I remember, that's what she said" Ouranos explained.
"A-ally!?" Loki remembers and even unconsciously opened her eyes in the process. In exchange to not touch each other and share an information in and out of the Orario, her and Freya formed a hidden alliance.
It was even before the departure of Zeus and Hera Familia that they become an Ally. Its as if, that lustful goddess knew, it is time for them to shine!
Freya you bastard, not only you can discern people, you can also see the glimpse of the future!? So Loki thought. No, its not...its as if. This is the opportunity she's waiting to begin with!
Of course, Loki accepted to form an alliance. For the third powerhouse who seek an alliance with your Familia who emerged from nothing? She accept it even if its sounded stupid, after all, she herself is the first one who reap these advantage...
That is, not until she realized...because Freya discerned her Finn, Gareth and Riveria can take a leap to the top.
With all of that aside, she's still happy because becoming an enemy of that slut goddess is worst than that of Zeus or Hera.
Taking all of that into consideration, she accepted Ouranos' offer..."By the way old god, why'd you gave us these authority? As if you're so sure that those old mighty folks will be defeated by a single dragon"
"Loki, they're already defeated by it..." Ouranos answered in silent.
"N-nani!? Are you sure!?" She said so in surprised and terror
"Yes, they did...how or why, its impossible to answer right now" Ouranos simultaneously closed his eyes. Indicating that their talk are already been concluded.
After hearing it, Loki felt complicated if she should have to celebrate the fall of Zeus and Hera.
After then, she left with empty feelings inside her heart...
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Darkness enveloped the forest but wind and sparks accompanied by rustle of bushes, sound of ground kicking and metal clashing could be heard on this part of the area...
I parried my opponent's lunge as lighting overlapped the twig I am currently using with Qi Reinforcements, colliding with his spear.
I'm afraid that using my sword attacking or blocking his spear even with its 'Durandal' attribute might be destroy his spear. So, I refrained on using it...
Like that, I trained this cat here; the adventurer of Freya Familia, Allen Fromel with an Alias of Vana Freya inside this empty space, away from the rest.
Because others---Ais, Asfi and Bete---left us behind, returning with haste towards the Orario on their own.
Only Ryu, me and this cat remained here... And as paying for his generosity, I trained with him. Its not that he'll learn from it, claiming he can go all out when fighting me.
I gave him pointers from here to there. For example,
----CLANG!
"Its good to have an in and out attacks but--" His way of fighting irritates me. His hit and run tactic is getting on my nerves so I brushes him, following his track and thug his shoulder with "Kuhh-" sound coming from his mouth, with the pretense of training him.
"--always ready for when your opponent is going to retaliate, if you're a wind and your opponent is a rock, you cannot cut it with that stupid in and outs strategy. You need more feasible body control, balance and power to destroy your opponent on one counter! Here!"
"Kuh---!" Again, I kicked his stomach as he tumbled in the process, he stand back up thereafter and our next clash started
"You die again. You are fast but weak. If you keep that, you won't break a wall" I said. What I mean is, he couldn't take a leap.
"I fucking know that! I'm not an ignorant not to know that! This is why I am angry I'm still number two!"
Heh, number two huh...of course, because that boaz Ottarl is an insurmountable wall he couldn't climb...Or so he think.
Looking at his pitiful face, I sneer "Heh, if I say you can climb above him, would you agree?" Flicking my twig, he pushes back again. He's taken aback from my sudden claim and forget to attack me.
"That is, if you've become my loyal cat..."
"W-what did you say!? You want me to be your food shuttle!? You think I'm a pet!? A pushover!?" He gritted...
"Nah, just follow me to the deepest floor of the dungeon and you can advance that pig in no time, I'll bestow you skills as a reward"
"Hah!?" Just looking at his face, I understand that he couldn't comprehend my claim.
"Hehe, sooner or later you will know...I can grant power on anyone who follows my trail" After than claim, I turn my back and return to the camp. Looking at his unwillingness to fight. I lost my appetite.
One down.
I decided, I will gather any powerhouse in the Orario as many as possible...for the undetermined future. For the fate of my familia. For my goddess. I will create an Argonaut