In the Dungeon.
Aisha glared slightly at Eugene-the-Minotaur with dissatisfaction.
This guy was like a clam, not saying a word for ages.
Now, the moment he opened his mouth, he said it was over and they should leave?
What exactly was going on!
"Mr. Ox, is Lord Eugene alright?"
The Minotaur nodded. He stopped engaging with the two women and strode towards the stairs below.
Level Ascension—that was his last-resort ace, which he ultimately hadn't needed to use.
Eugene had been worried that the Dark Faction might interfere, and in a crucial moment, he could have fought back with Level Ascension + Demonization Sacrifice.
Since the Dark Faction hadn't appeared, the matter was settled.
"Strange fellow," Aisha muttered, watching the Minotaur's back.
Haruhime, on the other hand, intently watched the broad back, seemingly recognizing something familiar.
But regardless, she finally offered a relieved smile.
Level Ascension was indeed a divine skill, but it was only used against powerful enemies.
The fact that she hadn't needed to use it meant, in a way, that all was well.
She stepped out of the dark Dungeon, silently praying to the starry sky that her beloved would succeed in everything he did.
...
The Daedalus Street district was known for its dense housing and narrow, congested alleys.
Because it was so difficult to manage, it was considered a chaotic area of Orario.
Of course, that was for ordinary people.
When someone of Eugene's level went there, it was like a shark entering a fish tank.
At a private dock, Lena and Lili eagerly looked out towards the end of the river channel.
Finally, they were delighted to see a beam of azure light piercing the darkness.
That was the agreed-upon signal.
"Oh, it seems I arrived just in time."
A familiar voice sounded behind them. The two women turned around with joyful faces and simultaneously rushed towards the figure on the steps.
"Master!" "Lord Eugene!"
Eugene didn't hesitate, embracing one with each arm under Ryuu's disdainful gaze, enjoying himself immensely.
He had rented this place in advance and sent Lena and Lili to guard it.
After the mission was complete, they would all meet up here.
To be on the safe side, he had also bought two high-grade magic swords from Tsubaki for the girls to defend themselves with.
The kind that could blow up a building with one swing.
All in all, he had now accrued almost four hundred million in debt.
And he still wanted to borrow more!
"Lord Eugene! Lili completed the task you assigned!"
"Master, praise me too!"
The two girls flirted and played. Under Eugene's instructions, they had done more than just this one thing.
To counter the possible invasion of the Dark Faction, Eugene had specifically instructed the two to file a report.
He wasn't sure of the exact process, but the gist was to report suspicious Dark Faction activity in the Daedalus Street district and request the Ganesha Familia to increase their guard strength.
Daedalus Street was called the Second Labyrinth and was inherently a mixed bag of chaos.
Furthermore, the entrance to the artificial labyrinth Knossos was located here, and not just one.
Eugene's action served two purposes: one, it diverted the Ganesha Familia's oversight of the entertainment district, and two, it deterred the Dark Faction from potentially taking action, killing two birds with one stone.
"Very good, very good, I'll reward you properly tonight."
Eugene enjoyed the VIP treatment of being embraced on both sides, his eyes blazing with heat as he gazed at the interconnected line of cargo ships.
Inside those outwardly humble large cargo boxes, each was filled with hundreds of millions of valis worth of gold, silver, and jewels.
And the total value of all these ships added up to definitely over two billion!
They were the foundation of Terry's ability to rise again, and the support for all his authority.
Without them, he was left with only a dead end.
Logically, nothing should be absolute.
But with Eugene, Terry was absolutely going to die.
If he didn't do it gracefully, Eugene would help him do it gracefully.
"Tsk, always having to factor in those parasites, it's really annoying."
Eugene, who had set up multiple contingencies but received no feedback, only felt his hostility towards those maniacs intensify.
He had to deal with them soon!
Those so-called evil gods and fallen spirits would eventually be forced to their knees to sing his praises!
Finally, with the heavy sound of docking, the fleet of ships arrived at the pier.
"Blindfold yourselves now!"
Lunoire shouted loudly, "I'll let you off this time!"
"If anyone leaks a single word and I find out, you'll be preparing for the brutal death of your entire family!"
After a "friendly" exchange along the way, all of Terry's lackeys now knew that the two young girls were the infamous Black Cat and Black Fist.
In this era, all rumors tend to be exaggerated, so in their eyes, Chloe and Lunoire had become cute on the outside but ruthless murderers on the inside.
Being alive and escaping their hands was already a blessing; they wouldn't dare say anything else.
The two experts who usually acted like thugs were beaten like dogs and were now half-dead!
"Scram!"
At Chloe's command, a large number of splashing sounds immediately came from the river.
A crowd of thugs, as if granted amnesty, frantically swam towards the opposite bank.
...
They didn't care if they could swim; they just ran.
"Boss!!"
The two girls eagerly waved toward the darkness ahead.
And as they watched expectantly, Eugene stepped out, a smile on his face.
"Well done, my dear girls!"
The two, who were seen as demons in the eyes of the people moments ago, simultaneously gave Eugene an excited embrace, instantly transforming into charming, obedient girls.
Eugene lightly kissed them both on the top of their heads, causing both girls' lips to curve upward, their hearts overflowing with joy.
"Everything is here."
As Chloe showed them, a dozen neatly arranged cargo boxes resembled a towering wall.
Eugene walked up and tore open one of them.
What met their eyes was pure gold!
It was gold!
Everyone's breathing hitched.
No matter when, this color could bring the most shocking visual impact!
"Girls!"
After a moment of silence, Eugene suddenly let out a loud cry!
He turned his body around, his bright golden eyes burning with the most fervent emotion!
"I'm delighted to have met you, and I'm delighted to work with you!"
"As you can see, our team has passed its first test and welcomed its first income."
"The richness of the results is linked to every single one of you!"
"Here, I make you a promise!"
"This is just the beginning of the feast!"
"If you don't mind, please follow closely in my footsteps."
"Starting from here, I will, step by step, carve out a brand new career that everyone will look up to!"
"Until our names are spread across countless nations and factions, all the way to the far east and far north!"
"Please continue to assist me, please continue to trust me!"
"Until we reach that peak that no one has ever reached!"
"Until all that remains above our heads are the starry sky and the Gods!"
A snow-white radiance surged around his body, like a sun about to rise in the pitch-black night.
The image of the man's passionate speech was reflected in the girls' eyes. In their minds, they recalled their time with Eugene—though not long, it was incredibly warm, joyful, and reliable.
"Yes."
They all nodded, their smiles brilliant, like clusters of flowers blooming toward the light.
"We will always be by your side."
Until you ascend to the supreme throne.
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