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"That's right. I got word that a certain Familia recently ranked up not long after being founded."
"It made me so curious I came back just to attend this divine meeting."
Hermes looked at Hestia with amused interest.
A silver-haired goddess sitting in the front row perked up her ears slightly.
Her eyes remained closed, wearing a gentle smile as she waited for the meeting to begin.
"Th-this..."
Hestia scratched her head, clearly at a loss for words.
"Hey, shorty, never thought you'd show up to join the fun."
"How rare."
Loki, sitting in the back row with a teasing expression, was clearly just there to watch the show.
"Ara ara~~"
Demeter casually ran her fingers through her soft honey-colored hair and asked with a gentle sigh,
"…Hestia~"
"Don't tell me the one being named later… is your child?"
"Heh… hehe…" Hestia could only chuckle without answering.
"Just to be clear—don't expect my words to hold much sway."
Hephaestus leaned in and muttered in a low voice,
"In a majority vote, even my opinion is just one vote."
"I know, I know." Hestia glanced at two male gods sitting nearby.
"That's why I brought along Takemikazuchi and Miach."
"With me, that makes three—so four votes in total."
Just then, a loud and theatrical voice echoed across the room—
"——I am Ganesha!"
…
After collecting the gold—
Raven Eltharion's total assets now amounted to 900,000,978,952 valis.
Last night's barbeque and fruits cost a little over 1,000.
"Well then, Miss Airmid, I'll see you tonight."
"…Yes. See you tonight."
With that, Raven left the Dian Cecht Familia's pharmacy.
Rather than heading toward Babel, he returned to his Familia's base.
Thanks to teleportation magic, Raven had no intention of clearing the Dungeon floor by floor.
Because…
It was simply too time-consuming.
It made much more sense to teleport straight to the Labyrinth Paradise on the 18th floor.
Of course, he would never use this rare magic in public.
Just like how Haruhime's [Uchide no Kozuchi] was only revealed in front of her own Familia.
In the original story—
When Haruhime fought against the Freya Familia—
She publicly used her coveted level-boosting magic.
As a result, after the War Game ended, assassins came for her every single day.
Raven had no interest in living that kind of constantly-hunted life.
Even though Alfia was always at his side, the moment her existence was exposed—
It would only bring more trouble.
…
At that moment—
Underground chamber, the old church.
"How's the light armor? Does it fit?"
"It's perfect, fits like a glove."
Meteria rotated her joints and swung her sword a few times.
Very lightweight.
No burden whatsoever.
It was like the armor was tailor-made for her.
Raven rubbed his chin, resting it in his palm. "Let's wait until tomorrow."
"I'll visit Hephaestus Familia's shop again."
"I'll find a decently famous blacksmith to custom-make you some first-rate gear."
Speaking of blacksmiths—
Raven suddenly remembered a woman—Orario's most skilled smith.
Tsubaki.
Tsubaki Collbrande, Captain of the Hephaestus Familia.
A half-dwarf, known as the "One-Eyed Giant Master," Level 5.
Of course—
If the legendary smith Hephaestus herself could personally craft it, that'd be ideal.
If you wanted unbreakable gear, you'd have to go to the Gubalune Familia for a custom order.
In short—
If you have money, there's nothing you can't accomplish.
Shaking his head slightly,
Raven refocused himself and said, "Let's go. We'll teleport straight to the 18th floor."
"Okay."
Meteria and Alfia stepped in close to him.
Raven gently closed his eyes and began focusing his mind to chant the spell.
Magic—
Was surging at an incredible pace.
"——Spirits of wind drifting freely through space, lend me your power."
A gleaming white magic circle formed beneath his feet, slowly rotating.
"——Let me break free from the bonds of time, and transcend the boundaries of space."
Countless glowing white particles rose around the mysterious runes.
The visual effect was dazzling.
"Amazing," Meteria gasped. "This is my new magic?"
"Unbelievable."
"——Transport my body, and my consciousness, to the location I designate."
Raven refined his spirit, infusing it constantly into the magical core.
Mana continued to surge—
"[Spatial Shift]!"
As his words fell—
The three of them dissolved into white particles of light, disappearing in an instant.
This space magic might seem like a support type, but its application was overwhelmingly strong.
All in all—
No type of magic should be underestimated.
…
Chi...
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