Ishtar Familia Camp
Heith, who was directing the battle, suddenly stopped and glanced to the side.
"An Lv.4 invisible person?"
"Yes."
Van nodded and recounted what had happened not long ago.
"I suspect that invisible person was not from the Ishtar Familia."
"Her appearance was too sudden. It looked more like she took advantage of the chaos to steal something."
"I understand."
Heith nodded slightly.
In truth, the moment she heard about the invisible person, she had already begun to speculate about the target's identity.
However, before confirming that speculation, she needed to deal with the current situation first.
"Van, join the encirclement."
"Yes."
Van gripped his twin swords and rushed toward Phryne in the distance.
"Another one coming to die?!"
Phryne let out a strange laugh as she threw a punch, sending Van flying backward.
Although her personality was utterly unpleasant, Phryne was still an Lv.5 adventurer.
Relying on her overwhelming physical strength, she not only avoided being suppressed by the encirclement but had already injured many members of the Freya Familia.
If this battle continued, she would soon break through the Freya Familia's encirclement and escape.
However...
"My name is Gold, the goddess's attendant who has sworn an immortal oath."
"Thrice burned by flames, my body pierced for eternity, dwelling within the hell of flaming spears. Even so, glory shall descend and conquer death."
Heith raised her staff. Vast magical power surged out from within her.
As an Lv.4, the reason she had become a high ranking member of the Freya Familia was not because of overwhelming combat ability, but because of her magic.
When the chant ended, golden light rose from the ground and spread across the entire battlefield.
Whether they had broken legs or severe internal injuries, the Freya Familia members who had already lost their ability to fight stood up once again.
"Advance, brave warriors."
Heith's voice remained calm as she pointed her staff toward Phryne, who stood stunned not far away.
"For Goddess Freya."
"For Goddess Freya!!!"
Amid thunderous roars, the members of the Freya Familia charged forward once more.
...
Half a day later, Dian Cecht Familia.
After receiving the news, Ishtar hurried to the Dian Cecht Familia hospital.
Pushing open the ward door, she saw a room filled with figures collapsed on hospital beds.
Ishtar did not spare them a second glance. Her gaze swept across the room before she immediately walked toward the next ward.
Not here. Not here. Still not here.
"Goddess Ishtar, please stop."
A silver haired girl stepped forward and blocked her path.
Airmid Teasanare.
Recognizing the girl's identity, Ishtar gave her some face and stopped.
"What is it?"
"You are making too much noise inside the hospital. Several patients have already filed complaints."
Airmid glanced at the recently opened ward door beside them and seemed to understand the situation.
"Are you searching for someone?"
"...That's right. You should have admitted a blonde haired Fox Girl, correct?"
Ishtar remained silent for a moment before directly asking about Haruhime's whereabouts.
There was no longer any point in hiding it.
Compared to the possibility of Haruhime's identity being exposed, confirming her safety was far more important.
However, to her surprise, after hearing the question, Airmid shook her head.
"There are no Fox Persons in this hospital. The person you are searching for is not here."
"Impossible! She should have been sent here together with Phryne and the others!"
"But that is the truth."
Airmid spoke firmly.
"All members of the Ishtar Familia admitted today were treated under my supervision. I am certain that there was no Fox Girl matching your description."
"If Goddess Ishtar does not believe me, I can accompany you and search the hospital."
"..."
Feeling the sincerity in the girl's words, Ishtar's expression turned gloomy.
However, considering the possibility of a mistake, she still had Airmid lead the way and personally searched the entire hospital.
"Goddess Ishtar, do you have any other requests?"
"No. You may leave."
Ishtar waved her hand dismissively.
After confirming that Haruhime was not in the hospital, her emotions actually calmed down.
Haruhime was one of the trump cards she had prepared to crush the Freya Familia. In terms of importance, she was even more valuable than Phryne.
Now the Ishtar Familia had been attacked, everyone including Phryne had been sent to the hospital, yet only Haruhime, an Lv.1, was missing.
This situation was clearly abnormal.
Recalling Aisha's report from earlier, Ishtar quickly arrived at a conclusion.
Haruhime had been taken away by the Freya Familia.
"Damn that Freya! Do you think doing something like this will allow you to snatch Haruhime away?!"
Ishtar's expression darkened as she left the hospital and headed straight toward the Adventurers Guild.
At this point, the only thing she could do was rely on the Guild's authority to pressure the Freya Familia.
...
"We're here."
After passing through the white labyrinth, Tione stopped in front of a bridge.
"Up ahead is the Colosseum."
"It's enormous."
Looking at the massive structure at the end of the bridge, Lefiya could not help expressing her amazement.
Because the Colosseum area was extremely dangerous, the Loki Familia usually traveled in the opposite direction whenever they reached the 37th floor.
For that reason, even though Lefiya had visited the deep floors many times over the past few years, this was the first time she had seen the Colosseum with her own eyes.
"Cain, I'm ready."
Ais's voice sounded from beside him.
"If you're ready, then let's go."
Cain replied as he led Ais and the others across the bridge and into the Colosseum.
The Colosseum was constructed from enormous white stones. The interior had a bowl shaped structure similar to a circular arena and was divided into six tiers from top to bottom. At the lowest level lay a circular battlefield.
The moment they entered the Colosseum, an immense roar filled their ears.
"Ho, quite the sight."
Focusing his gaze, Cain saw countless monsters fighting one another.
A huge barbarian warrior swung its fist and smashed a lizardman far into the distance.
Several cunning wolves surrounded a skeleton sheep that had just landed and tore it apart.
Whenever these monsters died, cracks would open on the floor or walls of the Colosseum, spawning new monsters that immediately joined the battle.
Fighting, dying, and being born again.
"So this is the Colosseum."
Witnessing this endless cycle for the first time, Lefiya's eyes widened in shock.
However, at that moment, a crack suddenly split open in the ground not far below them.
An earth born human clutching a bone weapon crawled out.
The moment it noticed Cain and the others above, it released a loud roar.
The instant that roar ended, the chaotic battle within the Colosseum suddenly stopped.
Monsters scattered throughout the arena simultaneously turned their gazes toward them.
A terrifying killing intent surged toward them.
Tione drew her weapon, her expression turning serious.
"Be careful. We've been noticed."
"If we've been noticed, then it's time to fight."
Cain laughed lightly as his figure blurred and rushed toward the incoming monster horde.
Thunder Breathing, Seventh Form: Takemikazuchi!
A flash of cold light appeared, and the newly born earth born human was instantly torn apart.
Without slowing down, Cain rushed straight into the center of the monster horde, cutting several leading monsters into pieces.
ROOOOOAR!!!
The surrounding monsters reacted and launched attacks from multiple directions toward Cain.
But at that moment, Cain's Minds Eye and Song of Courage activated.
The surrounding scenery seemed to slow down, allowing him to clearly identify every flaw in the monsters' movements.
Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash
BOOM!
The ground beneath Cain's feet shattered instantly.
His figure vanished like lightning, slicing apart every monster that had surrounded him.
"Not enough."
After dodging a bone spear thrown from afar, Cain charged even deeper into the Colosseum.
Over there, even more monsters were waiting.
T/N- So guys, regarding Airmid or Amid. The character and her Familia are based on Irish mythology. In these legends, Airmed (or Airmid) is the daughter of the god of healing, Dian Cecht. Fans prefer this spelling because it aligns with the author's clear mythological inspiration. So I'm going to use Airmid.
also would you all prefer fox girl or Renard? let me know.
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