Ordinary people without the "God's Falna" could only enter the upper levels of the dungeon as supporters.
In daily life, if they encountered ill-tempered adventurers, they had to constantly watch their expressions and act accordingly. Their status was extremely low.
…In Orario, this was not unusual.
Everyone had their own path in life. Their choices and experiences shaped their stories.
Some of these stories weren't glamorous, exciting, or impressive.
But Finn, Riveria, and the others didn't dwell on such matters. They weren't in a position to judge.
The Loki familia wasn't some charitable organization—competitiveness was inevitable.
But…
"The Soma familia has really sunk this low?"
To trick ordinary people into joining their familia with sweet words, then demand a 100,000 Valis entry fee, while forbidding them from transferring to another familia?
To block entry on one side and shut off all other routes at the same time?
"This is basically a 'dark familia' operation."
Riveria frowned deeply, her face sour.
"I think we should report this filth to the Guild directly."
"Useless."
Finn interjected briefly but didn't elaborate.
This wasn't the Twilight Manor, it was the Hostess of Fertility—far too many outsiders were around.
Riveria, as Vice Captain of the Loki familia, understood Finn's warning after her initial anger.
Indeed, in Orario, the Guild didn't only consider fairness and justice.
Even in the past, when the Rakia Kingdom frequently attacked Orario, their guild-enforced missions came with strict orders: "Do not cause excessive casualties."
The reason? Many Rakian nobles had countless entangled interests with Orario's commercial and economic networks.
In short, if Rakia fell into turmoil, Orario's Magic Stone trade would suffer.
Similarly…
The Soma familia's control of the alcohol industry was one of Orario's most important economic opportunities.
Its value was on par with the Hephaestus familia's forging industry, the Goibniu familia's construction industry, and the Demeter familia's agriculture—a vital lifeline.
So, even just to maintain Orario's internal stability, the Soma familia could not be destroyed.
Add to that the Guild's internal supporters who repeatedly championed them simply because "they gave so much"…
"Charging in directly is satisfying, but reckless."
"If I enjoy myself, many innocents might still be dragged into the ensuing chaos."
Clearly, Renjiro had already thought long-term about this situation.
That's why today he had Xiao secretly take Diona to see the Soma-sama, bypassing Zanis, and swiftly set the stakes for the War Game.
He trusted that once Diona took over everything within the Soma familia, all past filth would be thoroughly eradicated.
After all, although Diona was just a bartender…
Renjiro also had Ningguang and Keqing on his side.
With such a rich talent pool, and the Soma-sama being a true alcohol-loving lazy god who never meddled in internal affairs…
Yes, that disheveled, ragged god didn't care if an outsider was the familia leader.
As long as Diona could resist the allure of divine alcohol and brew drinks that pleased him, he would agree to her every request.
Thus…
"Rest assured, everyone."
Renjiro said plainly,
"After this War Game, situations like this will never happen again within the Soma familia."
At this moment, hearing such certainty from him…
"Oh?"
Finn perked up.
"Looks like you had a plan all along, Renjiro."
"In that case, we'll behave as good 'spectators' and wait to see the show you've prepared."
"Absolutely an honor."
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Speaking of which, the reason Finn and the others were gathering at the Hostess of Fertility today was also to celebrate something worth rejoicing over.
Because…
"After Ais fought Miss Keqing once, when updating her [Attributes] last time, the total increase across her five [Basic Abilities] exceeded 100."
"At that time, even Loki was shocked."
It was indeed a small cause for celebration.
To recall, Ais had already reached Lv.5 nearly three years ago, and after accumulating experience, only three of her attributes had achieved an 'A' rating.
Yet after just one mock battle with Keqing, her total increase across all [Basic Abilities] broke 100.
"Next time, I want Lumine to find me a truly powerful opponent so I can have a proper fight."
By now, the small gathering with Renjiro had ended. Syr's short vacation was over, and Mia Mama had called her back to work.
Tiona had taken Syr's former seat and was chatting with Renjiro.
Bell and Lili quietly listened from the side, both astonished by Renjiro's connections.
"Not only does he know the Freya familia's [Twin Stars], he's also on familiar terms with the Loki familia members…"
Bell was less surprised, having just arrived and not fully understanding Orario's internal power structure.
But Lili was different.
She knew well the strength of the Freya and Loki familias.
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