Chapter 103: A Visit from the Apollo Familia, a Better Solution!
"Apollo Familia." Liam's impression was really not good, mainly because of the various actions of its god, Apollo, in Orario.
To put it nicely.
"Affectionate."
The vast majority of the Familia members were wooed by Apollo. If they didn't agree, he would use various means to win them over.
Including extreme measures like pursuit and assassination.
An affectionate god, but his members were predominantly male.
"Man-lovers."
As a male with normal preferences, Liam could only express his respect and blessings. But to be proactively approached by a group of man-lovers.
His mood was inevitably complicated.
But there was better news before him. The arrival of the Apollo Familia meant he had entered the line of sight of the god Apollo.
"Fastest Level Breakthrough."
As for his appearance, he couldn't be considered self-deprecating.
Thanks to the curse of his demonic hand, it was impossible for him to join Freya's Familia, yet he was approached by an even more perverted god.
The situation was absurd!
But considering all the conditions, Liam felt the result was very reasonable…
He looked at the adult male who was the first to walk down the stairs, wearing a pitch-black uniform, with long brown hair tied into a single ponytail.
He only had a rough impression of his identity. The captain of the "Apollo Familia."
A second-tier adventurer in Orario, with the title "Sun's Favored Emperor," Hyakinthos Clio. In terms of strength.
A Level 3 adventurer.
Other information wasn't particularly clear.
The current situation, if one had to say it was troublesome, it wasn't really… to be precise, it was a chance to directly escape the current Familia's development predicament.
An opportunity to get everything in one step was laid before him.
Liam's brow furrowed slightly. He scanned Hyakinthos Clio, his attitude not particularly good, as he questioned, "And you are?"
"As you can see."
Flashing the Golden Bow and Sun crest, the calm and composed handsome young man, whose every action exuded elegance, spoke in a tranquil tone.
He looked at Liam, his eyes filled with deep scrutiny.
In terms of appearance, within his Familia, he was only of a relatively ordinary standard. If there was a feat to be proud of.
It was probably the commotion he had caused a few days ago…
Hyakinthos really couldn't understand why Lord Apollo would take such a strong interest in the Liam before him.
Even making him, as the captain, personally extend an invitation.
The most crucial thing was that it had been rejected by the other party's goddess, Hestia, yet he still made him find this guy for a face-to-face talk!
Hyakinthos didn't beat around the bush, his expression calm, "My objective is clear. I am the captain of the Apollo Familia."
"Hyakinthos Clio."
"This can be considered our first meeting, Sword Soul Liam Moon. I find it hard to imagine that a Familia with no hope like this."
"Could nurture a genius like you. If you want better development…"
His goal was to persuade him to join the Familia, but Hyakinthos's tone was filled with a sense of superiority from his status.
"With your current Familia's predicament, it's clear you don't have the conditions. As far as I know, your current affiliated goddess, Hestia."
"She still has an outstanding debt of 3 million Valis."
Having grasped a lot of information about the other party, Hyakinthos was determined to persuade Liam to join. After all, changing Familias.
Was not uncommon in Orario.
Especially upon hearing about the debt Hestia owed, Liam's face momentarily broke. When he looked up again.
Holy crap! Let's go! (Gaming slang for anticipating a great opportunity/fight)
He couldn't let "let's start a War Game soon" be written on his face. He tried his best to maintain his inner calm. How to play this out?
The best method was to play hard to get.
Liam's face was stern as he decisively shook his head and refused, "Sorry, the matter of changing Familias, I will not agree to it no matter what."
"Why?"
His good point was being a smart person; his flaw was not knowing what's good for him.
Hyakinthos frowned, his voice almost a cold question, "You only need to transfer to the Apollo Familia, and all resources…"
"Will be prioritized for you." It was just that when he added the latter half of the sentence, the sound of him gritting his teeth could be heard in his tone.
Without Liam's appearance, he would have enjoyed Lord Apollo's favor exclusively. And inviting Liam was purely because he didn't want to disappoint his Lord God.
"Very simple."
The other party wanted an answer, so a normal reply would suffice.
Liam didn't keep him in suspense, saying with a relaxed smile, "When I was at my most difficult, it was Lady Hestia who offered me help."
"Now that the Familia is in some difficulty, to choose to leave, that kind of behavior is really not good."
"Is that your answer?"
Not continuing to press on the matter of changing Familias, Hyakinthos looked at Liam with a profound gaze and nodded lightly.
The normal attempt at recruitment was rejected.
And analyzing Liam's current attitude, there was probably no room for negotiation later. All that was left was the final method.
Hyakinthos didn't mind at all, before Liam joined the Familia…
Letting this guy suffer a little.
When he left, his effeminately handsome face held a smile with a deep meaning, "If you change your mind later."
"You can come to the Apollo Familia for a detailed discussion."
A naked threat.
The development of events wasn't outside his expectations. After the failure of a direct recruitment, the follow-up would probably be pursuit and assassination…
Forcing an adventurer to submit?
It wasn't until the figures of those adventurers were out of his perception range that the rich sword aura condensed at Liam's fingertips gradually dissipated.
Both his weapons had been sent for repair.
If they really tore off all pretenses, leading to the worst outcome, wanting to deal with a Lv3 and several Lv2 adventurers…
The difficulty was indeed somewhat high!
As for the person who came being Hyakinthos.
Probably…
The annoying guy Hestia mentioned visiting two days ago was Apollo?
"A means to make money has presented itself… I just hope things go smoothly!"
Working hard to earn money was, of course, not as fast as plundering the fruits of another Familia's labor. The most crucial thing was having a just cause.
Even the Adventurer's Guild couldn't find any fault!
What he needed to pay attention to was not showing an overly obvious desire. Liam felt this was not a problem.
If Apollo had ideas about him, there was no reason he couldn't find a way to take all of the Apollo Familia's assets for himself!
Now was the time to test his acting skills.
After the pursuit methods proved ineffective, Apollo, with no other recourse, would most likely initiate a War Game against his Familia…
"After resting for these two days, I can probably start my Dungeon adventure."
With the Ganesha Familia's oversight.
Hyakinthos and his group couldn't possibly pull these stunts in Orario. The real danger was after entering the Dungeon area.
What he could do now.
Was to rest, get his condition in order, and undergo Dungeon training!
This was also the key to implementing the plan. He couldn't let the members of the Apollo Familia know that he couldn't be taken by force.
He untied his grayish-brown cloak.
After a simple wash-up, just as he was preparing to rest, a familiar set of footsteps came from the stairs not far away. He changed into a set of clean clothes.
Arriving at the area sectioned off as the living room.
Liam then saw Lili, still wearing her cloak and hood, but a strange protrusion of what looked like cat ears could be faintly seen.
Panting, her slightly childish face was now wreathed in a smile.
"What is it?"
Feeling his gaze on her, Lili blushed inexplicably, reaching up to gently adjust her cloak's hood, finally changing the subject.
"Regarding the matter of the Familia home, I've already made inquiries."
"I just don't know if you'll be satisfied. And Lady Hestia, I came this time to ask for your opinion first."
Liam nodded with a light laugh, not wanting to dampen the spirit of the young woman who was wholeheartedly devoted to the Familia's development. And regarding the next plan.
As a fellow Familia member, Lili had the right to know.
His smile was relaxed, his tone earnest, "Your starting point is good. Regarding the matter of the Familia home, right now…"
"There seems to be a better solution!"
(End of this chapter)
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