Chapter 601

Chapter 608: The Switch of Teacher and Student Roles (Please Subscribe!)

By the time Loki successfully got everyone to understand her plan, it was already nighttime.

Behind the scattered clouds, the hazy moon emitted a mysterious glow. The darkness dotted with starlight enveloped the plains. In an area usually used as a transit route, many Familial Group camps were stationed here.

“Tione, Anqi, and Raul, during our absence, try your best to act as if nothing is amiss. You must not let others notice anything unusual, understood?”

“We understand! Leader!”

Inside the main tent of the Loki Familia, Finn had dismissed the other members who weren’t assigned tasks and was now giving instructions to the three specially retained individuals.

Although in most cases, adventurers from other factions wouldn’t come to the Loki Familia camp to freeload,

it’s still necessary to take precautions.

In the absence of their leader, the only ones capable of handling the overall situation would be Tione, Anqi, and Raul.

As for Ais, Bert, and Tiona…

To be honest, none of them have the talent to lead. Just go to sleep and rest properly!

“Loki… you’re not really planning to bring alcohol, are you? We’re not going to war, so why do you need alcohol!?”

“Huh~!! Gress, don’t yell at me like that. I’m just bringing a small bottle. It’s for celebrating your success! It won’t cause any trouble!”

“You’re impossible…”

In another corner of the tent, Gress grabbed Loki who was trying to put alcohol into her pocket.

It was a small bottle of liquor, similar to a keepsake, even though the quantity was little, its potency was strong, satisfying even the heaviest drinkers with just a sip.

The dwarves were helpless about their main deity’s addiction to drinking.

Riviria was also watching this scene, but she didn’t join the group trying to dissuade Loki.

Because she knew it was futile.

This situation was something Mama-san had long become accustomed to.

Still, the current feelings made her feel somewhat indescribable.

Riviria glanced at Izay standing beside her and exhaled softly, “For some reason, my feelings seem complicated right now… Previously, when you went to gain ‘Great Deeds’ experience, I accompanied you. Now, it’s you accompanying me…”

Their roles had completely reversed.

This was what Riviria wanted to convey through her words.

Izay naturally understood her statement and followed with a smile on his face, saying, “Isn’t it great? As they say, the later waves push the former ones forward. Teacher, you can fully unleash yourself without restraint. I’ll protect you.”

“Being protected by a student really is a disgraceful thing.”

“Special circumstances, you know~”

Though understanding that Izay’s actions and words were correct, Riviria couldn’t help but feel a bit competitive.

“To avoid that, I will win.” The voice of the royal elf suddenly became very calm.

She was stating this fact.

The delicate fingers holding the silver wand tightened as she spoke, Riviria’s emerald eyes filled with determination to surpass ‘Great Deeds’.

“—Riviria is right! There’s no need for you to intervene in the upcoming battle, Izay. We will surely return victorious!”

At the end of Riviria’s speech, Finn, who had somehow finished talking with Tione and the others, appeared behind Izay, speaking gently yet firmly.

According to the information revealed by Izay and Loki, the opponent Finn and his team would face was a creature called “Beast.”

Its specific name was “The Fourth Beast of Strangling Swallowing,” the first-born among the Fourth Beasts and also the strongest individual.

Preliminary estimates placed its Ability Values around Lv.8.

For the Three Giants, it was a formidable enemy.

However, Finn was confident of victory.

Not to mention other factors,

just the method of how to fight against the Fourth Beast that Izay had disclosed was enough. They were practically given prior knowledge of the enemy’s intelligence and weaknesses.

Combined with their own accumulated Ability Values and Riviria’s three-stage attack magic,

what could Lv.8 possibly do?

If they couldn’t defeat it, then Finn wouldn’t deserve to call himself a “Hero.”

……

After wrapping up the matters at the camp, the five-person team of Izay did not linger and quickly initiated their crossing.

After arriving in the End World, they still needed to adapt to the environment and then set off.

After all, after they arrive, they would be floating in the sky while “The Fourth Beast of Strangling Swallowing” lived on the ground.

There was no need to worry about the latter’s position.

During the previous crossing by Izay, Black Candle Public had already located the initial positions of all sixteen types of “Beasts.”

If Izay hadn’t instructed him to keep them for future use, this powerful Earth God would have wiped them all out already.

Empowered by the Star Goddess Ais Ilko, his strength now exceeded his prime! Accomplishing such a feat wasn’t mere talk.

When the time comes, Black Candle Public could directly guide Izay’s five-person team to the target, both convenient and swift.

Inside the main tent, Tione waved her hand, staring unblinkingly as the five disappeared.

Only after sensing a significant weakening of her power did she snap back to reality. Lowering her arm, she sighed, “Sigh… I hope the leader has a smooth journey…”

The unnatural feeling of weakness emanating from her body should be the temporary boon effect maintained by Loki’s divine tool.

This sensation wasn’t pleasant at all.

Who would enjoy suddenly becoming much weaker?

Especially when coupled with a sense of worry.

Double discomfort made Tione even more melancholic.

“With Izay and Loki around, there won’t be any issues. Let’s follow the leader’s advice and spend a peaceful night.” Anqi consoled from the side.

The cat-eared girl had worked with Tione for so long, naturally understanding her feelings, so she tried to persuade her to go back to sleep.

When troubled, sleeping is quite effective. Close your eyes and open them again, and perhaps the troubles will already be over.

“The young one also thinks sleeping is a good method. Miss Tione, the leader said they’d return before dawn.” Raul also offered his suggestion.

“Thank you for your concern… I hope I can fall asleep soon~” Tione appreciated her comrades’ kindness, forcing a smile at the corner of her lips.

The three gradually exited the main tent.

Preparing to return to their tents according to the schedule, they froze the moment they lifted the curtain.

“Tione and the others came out!”

“What did you discuss inside?”

“Did the leaders leave?”

The companions forcibly dismissed by Finn earlier hadn’t returned to their own tents but instead waited cautiously near the main tent. Seeing the trio, they immediately rushed over, surrounding them.

Even the blonde-haired, golden-eyed girl standing guard further away turned her gaze towards them, with a bird innocently landing on her finger.