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Chapter 64: Loki's Recruitment Attempt
From the blue-purple vortex appearing in the Dungeon to the brand-new concept of a "Domain Instance," and then to the monster information and treasure drops within... when she reached the words "Adventurer's Experience Book," she added special emphasis.
"...Using it can randomly increase Ability Scores by 1 to 100 points."
Although she remained expressionless, those who knew her well, like Finn and Riveria, could see the barely concealed excitement in her slightly glowing golden eyes.
Finally, she explained Lefiya's whereabouts—she stayed behind to enter the Domain Instance with the "Focalors Familia" so as not to miss the first opportunity.
The entire courtyard fell into a strange silence.
Hearing terms like "Domain Instance" that they had never heard before, the Loki Familia members were completely confused, having no idea what it was.
But when they heard "Artifact" and "Adventurer's Experience Book," the atmosphere changed instantly.
Artifacts were already the hottest topic in all of Orario, sparking a frenzy among adventurers.
And that Adventurer's Experience Book, capable of directly increasing Ability Scores, made everyone present unable to control the gleam in their eyes.
Not just Ais, but which of the Loki Familia executives hadn't been stuck at their current stage for years, struggling for progress in vain?
Who didn't yearn to become stronger?
Finn, Riveria, Gareth—these three Lv. 6 adventurers standing at the apex of Orario—had remained at this level for many years.
Their stat growth was even slower than Ais's, almost stagnant.
"Since we don't understand it, let's go see it with our own eyes." Finally, Finn broke the silence.
Within his small body, undeniable decisiveness erupted.
He immediately began issuing orders. Considering the raid restriction of "the higher the level, the lower the drop rate," he called upon several Lv. 3 and Lv. 2 members, preparing to form an optimized exploration team.
"Oi, Finn! Take me with ya!"
Loki suddenly raised her hand, shouting excitedly. "I want to see this 'Domain Instance' thing too!"
For a goddess pursuing the unknown and entertainment, the attraction of a novelty like the "Domain Instance" was simply fatal to Loki.
"No!"
Finn refused decisively without a second thought.
"Loki, have you forgotten the rules? Gods entering the Dungeon is strictly forbidden by the Guild. One wrong move could provoke the Dungeon."
"Oh, what are you afraid of? I'll be very careful. Just one look, just one look."
Loki started to act shamelessly.
"No means no."
Finn was unmoved.
Seeing that force wouldn't work, Loki immediately used her killer move.
She sat on the ground with a "waaah" and started throwing a tantrum, crying and making a scene. "Waaah—! Finn is bullying me! I want to go! I want to go! If you don't take me, I'll cry myself to death right here! Waaah—!"
Watching his patron deity act with zero divine dignity, veins popped on Finn's forehead, and he felt a splitting headache.
He really had no choice. Eventually, he rubbed his temples and sighed helplessly. "...Fine. I'll take you. But you must promise to keep yourself fully covered the entire time and absolutely cannot release your Arcanum."
"Yay!"
Loki instantly retracted her tears and jumped up, not a trace of sadness left on her face.
In the end, Finn made his decision.
He left Gareth "Elgarm" to guard Twilight Manor just in case.
As for himself, along with Riveria, Bete, Tiona, Tione, and other core executives, every single one of them would enter the Dungeon personally.
After all, they all harbored an uncontrollable curiosity toward that mysterious Domain Instance, especially the heart-stirring Adventurer's Experience Book.
The Loki Familia's march through the Dungeon was less of an "exploration" and more of a crushing storm.
With second-tier adventurers like Raul "High Novice" and Anakitty "Elver" clearing the way, the monsters on the upper floors—which ordinary adventurers found tricky—were killed before they even had time to react, silently turning into black smoke.
Finn and Riveria walked leisurely in the middle of the group, protecting a "package" wrapped tightly in a black cloak, which was being carried on Ais's shoulder like a sack of rice.
Occasionally, a monster that slipped through the net would attack from the side or behind. Before it could get close, it would be kicked into pieces by an impatient Bete or sliced apart by the weapons casually wielded by the Tiona sisters.
They were like a group of max-level players invading a novice village; the monsters along the way couldn't delay them for even a second.
Just like that, when Finn and the others, led by Ais, arrived at the entrance connecting the 12th and 13th floors with lightning speed, a wondrous sight greeted their eyes.
The blue-purple vortex emitting a ghostly glow floated silently. In front of the vortex, several figures happened to walk out from the screen of light, their forms solidifying from the void.
The one in the lead was Aiden.
"Yaho! It's Aiden and Lefiya! You made it out safely!"
Tiona spotted the two in the team immediately. She waved her massive weapon, Urga, excitedly and cheered, "That big whirlpool, the instance thing, it's actually real!"
Her voice was crisp and loud, instantly breaking the silence of the scene.
However, before Aiden could respond, a red shadow darted out from the group.
"You rascal! So you were the first one to discover this 'Domain Instance'!"
Loki threw back her hood, revealing her signature red hair and squinted eyes.
She rushed up to Aiden in a few steps, circled him, sniffed him, and looked suspiciously back and forth between him and the vortex. Her squinted eyes flashed with unconcealed cunning and curiosity.
"Goddess... Loki?" Aiden was genuinely startled and subconsciously took a half-step back. "W-Why are you in the Dungeon too?"
Although he knew these gods of the Lower World were all troublemakers who would do anything for entertainment, he didn't expect them to actually dare step into this domain full of malice toward divinities just to explore the unknown.
This was simply dancing on the edge of a blade.
"Hehe, don't you know why I'm here?"
Loki put her hands on her hips proudly and laughed. "Keep this a secret for me, okay? Also, what I said to you before still stands. Our Lefiya and Riveria are great, you know? Are you sure you won't reconsider? By the way, I have a whole squad of Elves here, all beauties."
"My apologies, Goddess Loki."
Aiden's eyes narrowed slightly as he calmly put some distance between them. "There is no room for negotiation on this matter. I am the Captain of the Focalors Familia."
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