Chapter 160: The Shock of the Loki Familia!
"Ethan-sama—"
The moment Ethan returned, he saw a familiar figure.
After more than a month, Haruhime had already shed much of her immaturity.
However, that gentleness that belonged only to Ethan had never changed from beginning to end.
"Haruhime, you're back!"
When it came to his "first time" in this world, along with Haruhime's naturally gentle personality, Ethan truly liked her very much.
"I'm back, Ethan-sama."
Facing Ethan, Haruhime spoke with a smile all over her face.
This month had brought earth-shaking changes to her.
Under her teacher's guidance, she was no longer that self-pitying girl from before.
She was now a qualified adventurer.
If one had to say which Familia in Orario was the most intensely competitive, then it would absolutely be the Freya Familia.
This time, under Freya's instructions, Haruhime had experienced that personally.
At the same time, she also understood her true heart.
She wanted to stay by Ethan's side forever.
However, being only a maid was not enough.
She had to become stronger.
Strong enough that Ethan would especially need her power.
"Welcome back."
"Mmph—"
They were like a pair of lovers in a passionate relationship, separated for a long time and finally meeting again.
Unable to control themselves, they kissed deeply.
Even Haruhime herself did not realize it.
Once upon a time, she had only wanted to stay by Ethan's side.
Now, she wanted more.
She wanted Ethan to need her.
She even wanted him to be unable to leave her.
Just like that, everything unfolded naturally…
A passionate man and woman were drawn into each other's embrace.
Two hearts pressed together, calming the storm within.
Their love became a gentle fire, soft yet unyielding, turning chaos into peace.
…
"Hm?"
On the other side, after finishing her discussion with Loki, Freya returned to Tower of Babel.
Originally, she had wanted to find Ethan to ease the "desire" that had built up over the past month.
After all, after experiencing it once, even for a goddess, it had become difficult to "endure."
However, the moment she entered, she heard the "sounds" coming from the bedroom.
Freya was naturally not unfamiliar with that sound.
"The moment Haruhime returned, he couldn't hold himself back. What a lustful bastard."
Having her home stolen by a little fox, Freya's mood immediately became unpleasant.
Before, she had felt superior because Artemis had not given herself to Ethan.
Now, a little vixen who had stolen a bite had gotten ahead of her.
It gave Freya a strange sense of déjà vu.
Listening to Haruhime's voice coming from the room, Freya left with a somewhat displeased expression.
As a goddess, asking her to join other women was something Freya's pride absolutely would not allow.
Next time, she would find another chance and have Ethan personally come over to "serve" her.
…
Under the night sky, on the other side of Orario, inside the Twilight Manor of the Loki Familia.
"What did you say? That boy is already Lv.5?"
Inside the meeting hall, Loki, who had only recently returned, heard Riveria's words and immediately showed a face full of shock and disbelief.
And it was not only her.
Everyone around her was also incredibly shocked.
Especially Finn.
He had once taught Ethan for a period of time.
Although he had been shocked by Ethan's terrifying potential, he had never imagined it would be terrifying to this extent.
"That small fry is already Lv.5?"
Bete the Vanargand found it hard to believe.
How long had it been?
He was already Lv.5?
Bete had experienced countless life-and-death situations before finally upgrading to Lv.5 many years ago.
What about Ethan?
How long had he even been an adventurer?
"What do you mean small fry? Ethan is Lv.5 now. He's the same as us, Bete!"
Hearing Bete's words, Tiona immediately spoke with some dissatisfaction.
Although they had not interacted much, her impression of Ethan was quite good.
Especially after their last encounter in the Dungeon, she had a very good impression of that handsome young man.
"What does that have to do with you, Tiona? So what if he's Lv.5? The gap between Lv.5 and Lv.5 can still be huge."
"Bete, it's exactly because of that mouth of yours that no one wants to party with you."
"I don't need those small fries to party with me. I'm enough on my own."
Aside from expeditions, Bete usually acted alone in most situations.
The reason was simple.
His poisonous tongue and disdainful attitude were not something ordinary people could endure.
Only those at the same level as him or stronger would not be mocked by him.
"Ethan is strong."
Ais, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said this.
"Huh? What did you say? That small fry is strong?"
Ais's voice was not loud, so Bete did not hear her clearly.
"Mm. Ethan is strong. Stronger than me."
"Stronger than you? What kind of joke are you making, Ais?"
Hearing Ais's words, Bete immediately exploded.
Because of painful experiences in the past, Bete was deeply afraid of loss.
Especially when it came to a partner.
Because of that, he had chosen to seek a powerful partner.
That way, he would not have to experience that kind of pain again.
And Ais was the person he had recognized.
Ais's strength and her pursuit of power both made him certain that the future Ais would definitely become very strong.
Perhaps even stronger than him.
But now, the woman he had recognized was actually saying that she was weaker than that small fry.
Bete could not accept that.
"Ais is not speaking nonsense about this. The 37th floor boss, Udaeus, was challenged by Ais alone, but she almost died. Ethan saved Ais and instantly killed Udaeus with one strike."
"Instantly killed Udaeus with one strike? That's the floor boss of the 37th floor. Its potential ability is comparable to Lv.6."
At this moment, even Finn could no longer sit still.
He looked at Riveria and asked seriously.
"Yes. An instant kill with one strike. He used a weapon and instantly killed Udaeus with one strike. Not only Udaeus, even Amphisbaena was easily defeated by Ethan."
Hiss—
At this moment, everyone in the room sucked in a cold breath.
Two floor bosses.
Udaeus could be explained because of Ais.
But what about Amphisbaena?
He had subjugated two floor bosses.
That was already a genuine great deed.
"As expected of a promising seed even Ouranos has taken interest in. He's practically the perfect embryo of a hero."
"Hm?"
Hearing Loki's words, everyone immediately looked over.
"Loki, do you know something else?"
"Ah, it's about the 'two moons incident' from ten-something days ago, as well as the Dungeon riot. In truth, that was because in the Great Tree Sea…"
After that, Loki briefly explained what had happened in the Great Tree Sea.
She focused on the matters of "Antares" and "Artemis."
An ancient monster that had devoured a goddess had almost destroyed the world.
In the end, it was defeated by Ethan.
He had even saved a goddess.
Good grief.
This could no longer be considered a mere great deed.
It was a genuine "legend."
It was practically like a heroic tale.
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