Through a series of operations, Lili became the Soma Familia's captain. But at only ten years old, not understanding management, main affairs were still handled by the main god Soma.
This matter wasn't easy either.
Soma recovered his former spirit, but only briefly. His interest was solely in brewing. After the passion passed, facing a series of problems, he was in a flurry.
In fact, this wasn't Soma's fault.
All of Orario's Gods were like this. Gods only decided the Familia's general development direction. Leaving specific affairs to those below, letting them handle those tedious matters—it was no different from taking their lives.
Whoever caused the trouble would solve it. Soma sent over a dozen invitation letters, inviting Roy over.
When Roy once again came to the Soma Familia's territory, Soma Familia members he encountered along the way showed varying degrees of resentment in the depths of their eyes. If not for Roy, they would still be enjoying Divine Wine, not in such a mess now.
But these people only resented, not daring to act. After that night's suppression battle, Roy faintly had the title of strongest Level 3 adventurer!
Even low ability value Level 4 adventurers didn't have absolute confidence in defeating Roy.
Roy entered the mansion, coming to Soma's study. Only the main god Soma and Lili were present.
Soma's soot-covered appearance was severely tidied up by Lili—hair cut short, dirty work clothes removed. Looking carefully, he had a slender figure, completely a rare and handsome man.
A God's appearance couldn't possibly be bad. Born from chaos, they were naturally perfect.
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Just disliking grooming was why he became that appearance.
Joy appeared on Lili's face, "Lord Roy!"
Roy smiled, "Lili, you're now the Soma Familia's captain. I'm just an ordinary member of the Astraea Familia. No need to be so polite."
"Lord Roy is Lord Roy!" Lili said stubbornly, the respect on her small face not diminishing in the slightest.
"Lord Roy, how is your hand?" Lili's gaze moved to Roy's bandaged hand.
Zanis's counterattack injured Roy.
Logically speaking, Level 2 Zanis posed no threat to Roy. It was completely to save her that it became like this. Lili's heart was filled with guilt.
"It's already fine. Looks exaggerated, but the bandages can be removed in two days." Roy answered. Level 3 endurance was no joke.
Lili still lowered her head. Seeing the atmosphere gloomy, Roy changed topics, "How is the Familia's situation?"
Mentioning this, Soma and Lili became even more dejected, deep exhaustion appearing on their faces. A massive team of over six thousand people was extremely difficult to manage.
Especially during this critical period.
Lili told Roy the Soma Familia's difficulties one by one. Ordinary Familia members clamored for wine, angry but not daring to speak. Under authoritarian power, barely suppressed, but unable to maintain for long. Among them were mixed many members with notorious records, causing trouble inside.
Wine distribution channel merchants repeatedly sent people to inquire—would there be stable Divine Wine supply in these coming months? If not, please pay the penalty fee...
Black and white contracts lay before them.
The Soma Familia was now in ruins, where was there extra Divine Wine to give those channel merchants.
In short, it was chaos. Chaos to the point of making one's scalp tingle.
Also, several executives jointly petitioned with several hundred Familia members to Soma, using Lili's young age and insufficient qualifications as reasons, wanting to replace her.
"...That's how things are, Lord Roy. What should we do?" Lili asked for help.
Internal troubles and external threats—Roy couldn't help but sigh hearing this. Why hadn't Lili packed up and run yet? The current Soma Familia was a complete mess.
Conquering territory is easy, governing it is hard.
Roy could suppress the Soma Familia in one night. For Lili to manage the Soma Familia, the time and energy required would be at least a hundred times more.
Roy pondered, "I could indeed help you solve this, but in what capacity should I do this?"
As an outsider, interfering in others' family affairs was overstepping boundaries, easily attracting resentment. Sometimes strength couldn't make everyone submit.
Furthermore, Roy wasn't truly invincible.
Soma also knew this. This was why he invited Roy over. "The Soma Familia is now in complete chaos. I invite you to be vice-captain."
Roy was stunned, "Vice-captain—me?"
Letting an outsider become Familia vice-captain—Soma's boldness made even Roy feel surprised.
Know that Soma couldn't deprive his blessing. If he wanted to use his position for profit, or harm the Soma Familia, basically no one could stop him.
"Yes, we want to hire you as vice-captain!"
Soma's face was serious. The Familia was incomparably chaotic. They now truly didn't know who to trust.
Roy originated from the Astraea Familia, possessed powerful strength, harbored justice, and to help Lili, suppressed the Soma Familia in one night. If such a person couldn't be trusted, who else could they trust?
"Lord Roy, please, help us!" Lili's eyes trembled, afraid Roy would refuse.
Roy smiled, returning to his old trade.
"Alright, I'll temporarily serve as vice-captain. I'll resign once the situation stabilizes." Roy said.
"Thank you!"
Joy appeared on Soma and Lili's faces. First keep the person here. Want to resign later? Not a chance!
With Roy confirmed as Familia vice-captain, came the next problem—how to handle Familia members?
The Soma Familia was nearly ruined by Zanis. Over six thousand members mixed with large numbers of villains, committing all manner of evil for Divine Wine, accumulating numerous crimes. How to handle these people—Soma and Lili were very troubled.
Regarding this, Roy's answer was only one, "Eliminate them all!"
Roy's decisiveness shocked Soma and Lili. Doing this would severely damage the Familia.
Roy said, "Lord Soma, there's a saying—when you should cut, you must cut, or else you'll suffer chaos!"
Soma's face showed struggle, but he still agreed.
Then the remaining matters were simple.
First, gather all Familia members, announce Roy's appointment. As expected, it caused an uproar.
Everyone looked at Lord Soma in disbelief, and Roy standing beside him.
Letting an outsider serve as vice-captain—in Orario, no, in the entire world's first case!
"Lord Soma, please reconsider!"
Many people immediately jumped out to oppose. Their opinions were naturally ignored by Soma. Someone finally invited over—how could he be fired because of one or two sentences?
Several executives were similarly quite dissatisfied. They thought with Zanis dead, they could rise to position. As a result, Soma gave the captain position to a ten-year-old brat, and invited an outsider as vice-captain. What was the meaning of this? Was the Soma Familia out of people?!
"He comes with ill intentions!"
"Don't rush, see what he wants to do?"
These several executives understood patience better than other members, not making trouble immediately, hiding in the crowd, whispering, communicating with each other.