Chapter 348

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Faced with this “temptation,” Ais’s resistance was practically zero.

Her giving a positive response was really no surprise to the few people present.

“The 59th floor… there, we should be able to find out something…” Riviria gazed at the window with emerald eyes, looking afar at the chalky giant tower.

“Whatever～! Anyway, our expedition’s goal is to conquer the ultra-deep levels. With preparations going so smoothly, it’s not bad to solidify our resolve!”

Naturally, Loki stood firmly behind her own Ais carbon.

Partly due to psychological weight, and partly because the situation was indeed such.

“It’s true… having more objectives isn’t necessarily a bad thing.” Finn crossed his hands in front of him and affirmed, “We have eight days until the expedition starts. Let everyone prepare well!”

Upon hearing Finn’s words, Gress tapped the armrest of his chair: “A week plus one day is more than enough. In fact, I’ve already prepared the logistics.”

The departure time for the expedition had been set long ago. By today, the old man responsible for managing logistics had basically finished all the necessary preparations; they were just waiting to depart.

“Well, since Gress is so reliable, we’re not surprised by this efficiency～”

“But the extra time is good for everyone to adjust their state.”

“Besides supplies, the personal condition of adventurers is also important.”

“Right, right～!”

As soon as the topic turned serious, the three giants and Loki seemed to enter into their long-cultivated默契. Izay and Ais standing beside them couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

Silently, the two moved closer and stood together, listening as the conversation drifted further away.

After a while, Izay and Ais quietly left the room.

The four inside the office all noticed the two’s departure, but apart from Loki who couldn’t help but wail, the three giants continued chatting casually.

Just the content changed a little…

…

(For some reason, I feel strange…)

The above thought came from Riviria watching Ais and Izay “quietly” leave the office.

Mom noticed the two leaving together and felt a bit lost, with a very complex mood.

“Finn, look, that elf inadvertently exudes the aura of a lonely single mother discovering her daughter has a boyfriend.”

“Ah, so you noticed too, Gress? I thought I was the only one feeling this way.”

“—Hmm～! Believe it or not, me too!”

“Loki? Weren’t you crying your eyes out earlier?”

“I was indeed crying my eyes out, but after noticing such a mom, I came back to life!!”

Near the desk, voices of Gress, Finn, and Loki whispered one after another.

“You two big brutes might not understand what being single, maternal, and lonely means.”

“That’s Riviria mom’s charm as an ‘end-doomer’! I think I can handle it!!”

Loki slapped the table and became excited instantly.

Hearing this, Finn couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly, and Gress’s expression became somewhat indescribable.

“How could you say such things at a time like this, Loki?”

Finn tried to maintain his composure, hinting wildly with his eyes.

“I suddenly got an inspiration! This is what the lower realms call ‘inspiration,’ right? It just popped into my head!”

But Loki completely missed Finn’s hints and grew more enthusiastic.

“But I don’t want Riviria to marry someone else—! This conflicting sense of suppression!!!”

“This is truly super difficult! What should I do!? Finn!”

Suddenly shaken by the shoulders, Finn revealed a smile that said: it doesn’t matter anymore.

The guild master silently raised his hand, pointing behind Loki.

“In that case, I have a suggestion for you.”

“What kind of suggestion—!?”

“Look behind you～”

“…”

The movement suddenly froze.

Loki swallowed.

The next moment.

A hand emerged from the depths of the abyss and gripped her shoulder.

“I have something to say to you. How about we go outside and talk alone, Loki…”

“Finished.” Gress held his forehead.

“She brought it upon herself.” Finn sighed.

Riviria’s gaze, dropping below zero, swept over: “Not finished! Finn, Gress, you come out too!”

“Wuhu, finished!”

“Retreat! Gress! Quick, retreat through the window!!!”

“Bring, bring me along!!!”

Loki’s cries for help, holding onto two lifelines, were halted by Riviria: “You won’t escape!” (The other hand pulled out a staff)

Finn and Gress were tethered in place by Loki, the pig teammate hugging both their legs, while Riviria began emanating dangerous magic power.

“Loki, let go—! Ah! Riviria, don’t get worked up! It was just a joke, harmless banter during our idle moments! Don’t get worked up!!!”

Gress, whose leg Loki was clinging to, expressed extreme frustration!

“Ah… no, no mistake, just taking a break. Riviria, let’s approach this in a gentler way…”

Finn tried to persuade, but it was too late. Riviria’s incantation rapidly reached its end.

“—【Ecstasy: Fimbul Winter】！！”

“AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH♂♀！”

“BOOM————”

“Uh!?”

“—!?”

Having just left Finn’s office and arrived at the aerial corridor, Izay and Ais simultaneously looked toward the northern tower of Twilight Manor upon hearing the explosion behind them.

“What happened?”

“Don’t know…”

Izay stared at the frost flowers spreading outward from the interior of his guild leader’s office, completely confused.

Ais also widened her golden eyes, unsure of what was happening.

Within Twilight Manor, there were many such situations among the members. All the members looked up towards the leader’s room.

Then, noticing that enormous frost flower, they stopped thinking.

You might not believe it if I say it.

Our city’s largest faction—the Loki Familia’s leader, Hero Finn Timna, seems to have just been attacked!

The attacker appears to be a powerful user of ice magic. She not only infiltrated the main base of the Loki Familia, Twilight Manor, without a sound, but she also brazenly froze the leader’s room.

—Too savage!

Oh snap!!

After a few minutes, Izay and Ais, after brief deliberation, returned via the aerial corridor.

They were initially here for entertainment purposes, but no, they were determined to investigate the truth of the attack. They were ready to thoroughly check the situation, especially wanting to see if their guild leader was still alive—this was crucial!

As the guild leader, Finn cannot fall here!

Then they encountered Riviria walking out of the leader’s office as if nothing happened.

“Why did you come back? I was about to leave myself. Would you like to join me for tea?”

The porcelain-like delicate face of Mom carried a smile.

“……Yes.”x2

For some reason, the two always felt that if they refused now, the situation would unfold dangerously.

Suppressing their pounding hearts, Izay and Ais unconsciously chose to follow their heart.

They spent the whole afternoon drinking tea with Riviria.