Chapter 62 - Noah defeated Goliath!
The five people in the executive chamber watched Noah's retreating figure as he yawned and left, remaining stunned for a long time. Loki was the first to break the silence. She opened her eyes a crack, scanned the data on the paper, and revealed a complex smile that was hard to describe.
"Noah doesn't seem to care at all. I feel like he'll rank up in half a month at most... Our Familia has a monster! I can finally experience the joy that Zeus and Hera, those two old hags, had! Ahahahaha!" As her smile twisted and became increasingly maniacal, Loki writhed wildly on the bed like a maggot.
To avoid being accidentally injured, the three executives of the Loki Familia and Ais quietly left the executive chamber and closed the door. The one who left next was Ais, who had been keeping her head down. "...I'm going back now."
Riveria watched her small, thin figure gradually drift away under the magic stone light, her emerald eyes filled with worry and sorrow.
"She was acting like she was going to teach Ais a lesson, but now she's worried? Elves are just so dishonest, don't you think, Finn!"
Finn responded to Gareth's comment with a perfectly formulaic smile. If Gareth angered Riveria, the worst that could happen was that he'd get a beating from Magna Alfs. If he angered Riveria, no one would share his workload. The Guild had just issued another mandatory expedition mission, and Finn was already extremely busy; he didn't dare provoke Riveria. Moreover, Finn saw much more clearly than the rough dwarf and could detect that Riveria's worries were somewhat different this time.
After Ais disappeared down the corridor, Finn spoke in a low voice. "Riveria, Noah's growth rate is somewhat beyond expectations, but it's still within an acceptable range, right? Why are you making that face?"
Riveria glanced at Gareth with disdain, a cold smile curving her lips. "Acceptable? Do you think Noah's growth today is limited to this?"
Regardless of their past conflicts, the two men had unwavering faith in Riveria's character...she would never make sensational claims. So, not only did Finn frown, but Gareth's smile also vanished. "Huh? What do you mean?"
With a strange sense of pride from having firsthand information, Riveria slightly raised her chin. Although it disappeared quickly, a slight smile did indeed appear.
"Today, Noah defeated Goliath!"
Her clear, crisp voice was like a cold wind blowing through the corridor, causing the air to freeze. For a moment, Finn thought he was hallucinating from exhaustion. But when he saw Gareth's frozen, grinning expression, he gave up that last shred of hope. He opened his mouth, then closed it again. After repeating this three or four times, Finn finally spoke, his voice dry.
"Alright, Riveria, then I think I understand your concerns. Are you worried that Ais won't be able to catch up?"
Although her worries were guessed, Riveria did not feel relieved. If there is anything more despairing than pure despair, it is the despair that follows a glimmer of hope. Riveria hoped Noah could attract Ais, even if just through longing, as long as she could escape the world of hatred. But what if, after all her efforts, she felt despair at the distance between her and Noah?
For most people, being overtaken by one step ignites a desire to chase, while being overtaken to the point where they can no longer see their backs brings acceptance. But Ais won't give up; she'd push her limits until she collapsed. This was completely different from Riveria's plan.
Sigh, who would have thought I'd one day be troubled by a child's rapid growth?
Although Finn was initially worried, after rubbing his right thumb and noticing nothing unusual, he gave up thinking about it. With Riveria around, it seems I don't have to worry.
"This matter can only be left to you, Riveria. The only thing I can think of right now is that since Noah can already take on Goliath, he should be able to participate in the next expedition, right? With such a strong vanguard, the pressure on the team will be greatly reduced. Of course, it might be even better if he can rank up before the expedition."
As soon as he finished speaking, Finn saw Riveria's expression change repeatedly, and in the end, she even covered her head.
"Riveria?"
Even someone as wise as Finn looked confused this time..
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