On Renjiro's side, after sequentially eliminating Dix of the Ikelos familia, Barca of the Thanatos familia, the remaining targets to watch were: [Banshee] and [Arachnia].
Oh, you say there's another one called Vendetta?
Sorry, that second-rate loser was no better than Zanis of the Soma familia.
Although it sounds harsh… a few years ago, during that ferocious battle later called the Seven Days of Death, if this incompetent teammate hadn't acted on his own, Orario might have already been wiped out by the Evilus.
In recent years, after being transformed into a "Monster," he gained strength comparable to a Lv.5 adventurer… and then he got arrogant.
He considered himself a "chosen one" by that Great Being.
As for what exactly made him "special"… uh, probably just his brain—a weird mix of overconfidence and stupidity, particularly easy to manipulate.
In short, Renjiro had no interest in even calling such a fool an "enemy."
And indeed… Dix at least knew how to resist a little. Barca, if left alive, could have become a long-term threat by manipulating the traps inside the artificial labyrinth.
Filvis didn't need much explanation; as a fragment of a Fallen Elf's consciousness, she would have been a formidable opponent if it weren't for Lumine wielding the [Corrosion] ability.
But that Vendetta, Olivas Act…
"Pff~"
"Ugh~"
Alfrigg: "Looks like we chopped something off just now."
Dvalinn: "Who cares? Kill 'em all anyway."
Berling: "After all, our 'little princess' gave the orders."
Grer: "I think it's fine."
The Gulliver Brothers seemed to have casually dispatched that fool while passing through a large underground area.
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Meanwhile…
"Damn, damn, damn!"
At a hidden exit of the artificial labyrinth Knossos leading outside Orario, the Arachnia Valletta Grede was sprinting, gasping for air.
She could never have predicted that… today, her side had only just assigned the mission to assassinate the "Amazon warrior of the Ishtar Familia," and the lost Daedalus Eye had yet to be retrieved.
Before her minions could even begin, the labyrinth—once the Evilus's stronghold—was already fully infiltrated by the enemy.
"Damn that idiot goddess Ista, damn the Freya familia, damn the [Twin Stars]! Curse it, curse it, curse it… a bunch of bastard trash!"
This, perhaps, was a textbook case of incompetent rage.
Now, Valletta could do nothing.
Her only choice was to run for her life.
Suddenly…
"Swoosh~"
Valletta's heart was pierced.
Renjiro had considered her a dangerous enemy because of her ruthless strategic ability—a hint of a "tactician" persona.
But within the Evilus, she was just a tall person in a short person's world.
Once she left the "command position" and only focused on fleeing…
She became no more threatening than the Vendetta.
"Those harboring evil intentions are no different from demons and fiends."
Xiao stared at the fallen woman, expressionless.
Teleportation truly was impossible to defend against.
Once the infamous Arachnia, now reduced to such a casual death.
Of course, this was just the beginning.
As for her god… Thanatos…
"Ahhhh~ My dear brother Barca, my dear sister Valletta, why must you die like this?"
"Who is so cruel… to slaughter even those who worked tirelessly?"
"Unfair, unreasonable!"
The strange male god, sensing that a "Falna" holder in his familia had disappeared, crouched in a corner, weeping bitterly.
Then…
"Fine, so be it."
Though tears lingered at his eyes, the strange god's expression suddenly became calm.
"This game ends here, I suppose."
As he spoke, a massive figure wielding a giant sword—Ottar—stood before him.
This pig-man warrior had no intention of negotiating with Thanatos.
He stepped forward, gripped the back of Thanatos' neck, and lifted him like a chicken.
Thanatos, surprisingly calm even when dangling midair, held his chin thoughtfully.
"No hope on my side… what about Vito?"
"I really hope they succeed."
"As long as the Lower World returns to ancient chaos, I can once again watch more children's souls being purified."
He thought this to himself.
Yet, even as a God, he likely could not anticipate… what he now faced would last at least ten thousand years of resurrection.
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Elsewhere…
"You disappoint me, Dix."
"So easily taken out, how can you provide me more entertainment?"
Atop a tower in Daedalus Street, Orario, a "delinquent" male god walked with hands in pockets, back slouched, face twisted into a cold, uninterested smile.
"Soon, I'll probably be expelled by the Guild from Orario… permanently banished."
"Looks like I'll have to find entertainment elsewhere~"
Just as he spoke…
"Nope, Ikelos."
The tone was enchantingly alluring, yet sounded like a call from the depths of hell.
A silver-haired goddess appeared behind him.
"Your farce ends here."
Freya stepped gracefully closer, while Mona stood at her side, arms crossed, looking like she was watching a show.
"Hey, hey, hey~ joking, right?"
Ikelos instinctively stepped back.
"Your child is disrespectful to gods too? Just casually sending the main deity to run errands?"
He had been frequently called around by Dix in the past… but he enjoyed the entertainment, so he never refused.
Now…
"Don't get me wrong. I am different from you."
Freya's violet crystal-like eyes glimmered, faintly glowing… a Charm ability, capable of controlling even gods, slowly brewing.
"I simply care for my child."
"They may cause trouble, but they are far more obedient than your ragtag lot."
"And far more promising."
Unlike many traditional parents who only boast of their child, this goddess radiated a dangerous calm.
"Promising…?"
Ikelos shrugged.
"Freya, you're not much different from me, it seems."
"I look forward to the 'Dream of Beasts' in my mind. What about you?"
Freya smiled dangerously.
"Ikelos, have you ever seen a child constantly slay gods?"
Ikelos froze in shock.
Then…
"Hahaha~"
The god laughed, maniacally.
He nearly doubled over, shoulders shaking, clutching his stomach.
"This… is a masterpiece… yes, this is worth looking forward to."
"Compared to a child who has reached the pinnacle of madness, my so-called 'Dream of Beasts' is nothing… no, this is the true 'Dream of Beasts' capable of plunging the Lower World into complete chaos."
"I say, Miss Freya…"
Ikelos raised his hands.
"I surrender."
"But in the very end… let me witness that 'moment' too."
To which…
"No way"
Freya smirked.
"That is mine to enjoy alone."
"I won't 'share' it with you."
After all… he was also prey.
The goddess of beauty exuded a dangerously thick aura of cold menace.
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