Chapter 23.
-The most beautiful woman under heaven.
Eugene's gaze, once it fell upon the exquisitely beautiful woman, was fixed firmly in place.
To appreciate a flower, one first takes in its scent, then observes its color.
The same is true for appreciating a beauty.
First, you hear of her talent and beauty, and then, in an encounter, you are able to witness it firsthand.
If she exceeds expectations, the resulting sense of bliss is overwhelmingly intense.
Eugene was currently in this state.
He had not read the original novel.
In the anime, this Elven High Mage did not have many scenes.
Furthermore, she mostly appeared as a supporting character, usually in the form of a wise elder offering guidance or being encountered by chance while out and about.
Naturally, in this manner, her charm was diminished.
But when Eugene actually came to this world, he finally understood that the simple phrase beauty surpassing the gods in the novel could give rise to such stunning color.
Beauty, beyond a certain point, is difficult to rank.
At that stage, temperament becomes the deciding factor.
Born of Elven royalty, possessing the profound knowledge of a great scholar, she is rational towards the outside world and full of maternal affection for younger generations.
Noble, scholarly, reliable, gentle, maternal.
These beautiful epithets converged.
They created a crystallized beauty.
Aside from the Goddess of Beauty, Freya, who sits high atop the Babel Tower, Riviria is absolutely in a league of her own in this complicated world.
Even the two most popular heroines from the original work, the "Sword Princess" Ais Wallenstein...
...and the "Gale" Ryuu Lion, who was standing beside Eugene.
Their "beauty" was slightly inferior.
Compared to the two young girls who had not yet completed their transformation, Riviria possessed a temperament that they could not match.
Ahem, of course, this wasn't because Eugene had a preference for mature women...
Only ninety-nine years old, surely she counts as a maiden to Elven royalty whose lifespans range from hundreds to thousands of years, right?
A-hem!
Someone's eyes are glued to her, aren't they...
If it were possible, I wish it were more than just my eyes.
Eugene did not voice the vulgar thought.
He half-raised his hand in a salute and, utterly unrepentant, said:
I'm a pervert, so if I see a beautiful woman and don't feel anything, wouldn't that be the real problem?
The three girls collectively cast looks of disgust and helplessness at him.
Eugene always had a collection of arguments that were hard to refute.
But that woman is truly incredible.
Even Lunoire, seeing her for the first time, had a sparkle in her eyes.
She captivated not just men, but women too.
Is that the definition of a top-tier beauty?
As the entourage moved forward, the focus of the crowd gradually shifted backward.
The formidable Loki Familia's core strength began to appear in people's vision one by one.
The Amazonian twin sisters, "Furious Serpent" Tione HiRyuute and "Great Cleaver" Tiona HiRyuute.
At just 17 years old, they already possessed the formidable strength of Level 5.
Slightly behind them was the silver-haired, white-clothed, perpetually scowling Werewolf, Bete Loga, titled the "Ferocious Wolf."
Barely past twenty, he had also reached Level 5.
If the Three Elders were the mainstays...
...then these young geniuses, who had quickly risen to Level 5, were the future of the Loki Familia.
And shortly after this expedition, these geniuses would, as expected, successfully break through to Level 6.
At that time, the Loki Familia's total number of Level 6 adventurers would reach an astonishing seven!
Instantly surpassing the Freya Familia!
Of course, given that the Freya Familia had a Level 7, their overall power remained roughly equal.
Ooh! Here she comes, here she comes!
It's the Sword Princess!
Orario s strongest genius female swordswoman!
Lady Ais! We love you!
You re in love again...
Eugene looked speechlessly at the fanatics in the front row they loved every single one who came by.
They've loved the whole procession!
However...
Ais Wallenstein, huh...
The true first heroine.
Her background is a mystery, intertwined with countless secrets, and she is even intimately connected to the final boss, the "One-Eyed Black Dragon." Her journey of growth could be said to involve more major plotlines than the protagonist's.
It is said that fans jokingly call the Sword Oratoria spinoff the true main storyline of Orario.
This genius maiden, before the appearance of the cheat-like Bell, had always held the record for the fastest progress among adventurers.
Level 1 to 2 in one year, 2 to 3 in one year, 3 to 4 in one year, 4 to 5 in one year.
She joined the Loki Familia at the age of 8 and reached the Level 5 boundary in less than five years!
She was only thirteen years old at the time!
A genius among geniuses!
In the procession, the girl in a pristine white dress, wearing light armor, looked heroic and paid no attention to her surroundings.
Her swaying golden hair was as beautiful as an angel's, and her clear golden eyes showed no fluctuation.
She seemed completely oblivious to the clamor of the mortal world.
Compared to Ryuu, who deliberately kept her distance, Ais's demeanor felt more like genuine inattentiveness.
Already possessing a goddess-like gorgeous beauty, her pure golden and snow-white coloring made people even more hesitant to approach her.
It was this angelic, otherworldly aura, coupled with her famed title as Orario s number one genius, that made the Sword Princess an object of admiration for countless people.
However, as a famous saying goes:
Admiration is the farthest distance from understanding.
The star in the eyes of a fanatic is completely different from the person known by close acquaintances.
Take the comrades in the Loki Familia, for example.
Living with her day in and day out, they all knew why Ais always seemed to express an air of total indifference.
...It was due to her "natural airhead" trait.
Which, in reality, translates to "having a huge heart" and "low emotional inTerrygence."
In simple terms, "This girl is a bit spacey."
Ais, who focused solely on monster hunting and leveling up, spent very little effort on daily life.
Many social conventions simply went unnoticed by her.
Just like now.
It's still so loud...
Her small ears, hidden by her tassel-like golden hair, were stuffed with two pieces of cotton pulled from a pillow.
Wow, so many people!
Ais is really popular!
Right behind the golden-haired girl, a cute, plump-faced Elf with long yamabuki-colored hair was watching her steady-stepping idol with stars in her eyes.
Lefiya Viridis, the "Thousand Elf," an Mage who can use more than three types of magic.
A typical idol-chasing girl, as Ais's fan and friend, she desperately wanted to catch up to her, to be able to stand beside her with dignity.
And then the two of them could do this and that together...
"Hee-hee!"
Lefiya, lost in her daily fantasy, nearly giggled out loud.
Her strange expression made those nearby shake their heads repeatedly.
What mischief is this girl plotting now?
Is that the Sword Princess?
Eugene watched with interest.
Surrounded by glistening equipment, her own simple attire still allowed her to shine with dazzling brilliance.
This sense of aloof presence makes it understandable why she became the object of Lefiya and Bell's admiration.
But...
She is not old enough yet, a little too innocent.
The experienced Eugene regretfully shook his head.
How can a high school girl compare to a mature lady?
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