Chapter 259

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This world has some subtle deviations from the Izay’s understanding of the Underworld.

Not sure if it can be counted as the butterfly effect he brought.

Anyway, there are some differences.

For instance, there is no Bell Cranel, the boy.

There is only Beier Cranel, the girl.

When sixteen-year-old Izay accidentally wandered into her village and heard this news, he was utterly astonished.

But amidst his astonishment was a bit of excitement.

It wasn’t that Izay had any feelings for her, but more like… the kind of excitement akin to seeing Shido Itsuka finally gender-flipped into Shido Itsuki?

Or perhaps the term “pleasure” would be more fitting?

Anyway, it was pretty nice~

And Zeus, that old pervert… turns out he’s a granddaughter-obsessed grandpa.

When Izay approached Beier with curiosity, she guarded against him like guarding against the neighbor Mr. Wang, fearing her little cabbage would be stolen.

Tch~ So stingy!

But even as a granddaughter-obsessed grandpa, Zeus still had to fake his death and leave Beier behind in Orario…

If there’s anything that could make a granddaughter-obsessed grandpa leave his granddaughter, it must be his wife chasing after him from the ends of the earth, right? (Referring to Hera)

Hope that old pervert Zeus gets into trouble!

Amen~ (Praying with hands clasped together, looking ridiculous.jpg)

“Izay, what are you thinking about? You’re smiling so sinisterly…”

On the streets of Orario, Tiona teased Izay with a mocking smile.

Izay gave her an irritated glare, “What do you mean by ‘sinister’? I was just smiling because I remembered something happy. How does it become sinister when you say it? If you can talk, why don’t you talk more?”

“Hehe~ Really? Then I’ll keep talking?”

“…”

Are you pretending to be dumb or actually being cute?

Izay didn’t know what expression to use at this moment.

“The person mocking you here, can’t you tell? Idiot.”

“Of course I can tell! This is retaliation~!”

Oh my, Tiona, how come I never noticed how great you are before?

Izay cursed silently and exited the team chat.

At this moment, the sun was about to set, clouds illuminated by its rays overlooked the city, and everywhere could be heard the noise of adventurers and residents.

As the thin twilight gradually faded away towards the west, the city became even more bustling and prosperous.

The tavern welcomed guests one after another, and on the roadside, an unfamiliar elf bard played the harp, praising the adventurers of Orario with a beautiful voice.

And Loki Familia’s expedition team, after gathering at Central Square, was now on their way back to the mansion.

Probably because the big spender Izay got a small punishment earlier, many people in the team were smiling.

The location reached the luxurious residential area in the northern part of the city, Twilight Manor.

Seeing this familiar mansion, the members couldn’t help but get excited.

“Finally home—!”

“Yeah, it was not easy!!”

“I want to have a good sleep!”

“Not eating dinner!?”

“No… cough cough, we still need to eat!”

After tasting enough dry rations and specialty fruits in the Dungeon, how could they not miss the delicious food on the surface!

Finn listened to the conversations behind him and smiled.

Although this expedition failed and there were bumps along the way, everyone returned safely.

Failure is not scary, victory and honor are also not worth pursuing at all costs.

Life is much more important than these.

While expressing his own views inwardly, the Halfling Tribe Leader led the way, and the members followed into the mansion grounds.

“Ais, shall we take a bath together later?”

“Hmm? Sure~”

In response to Refia’s invitation, Ais nodded lightly, making the little fairy cheer happily.

“Yes—!”

“Refia, you’re going to take a bath? Me too!”

“Count me in! And then let’s go find the captain for some cuddling after the bath!”

That’s Tiona and Tione. The four always stick together.

But it seems like they’re developing into a quintet now.

“By the way, Haruhi, do you want to come with us?”

“Eh? M-me?”

“Yes, usually when you return from the Dungeon, you’d want to take a hot bath, right? Let’s go together!”

Tione pulled the fox girl over from Izay’s side and hugged her, smiling mischievously.

After months of interaction, everyone has gotten very familiar with each other.

“Well… then…”

“Wait a minute—! How could I not be included in taking a bath together!? Weeeeeeee……”

Suddenly, the crimson deity burst through the door, recreating a classic scene!

As the deity flew toward the girls with a smile, Ais and the others instinctively dodged.

Tione also pulled Haruhi away to safety.

Only Refia, who was still grinning foolishly because Ais agreed to her invitation…

“Kyaa—!”

Got caught in the aftermath.

Izay almost got hit by mistake nearby.

Since he often hangs out with Ais and Haruhi, the surrounding members were used to it.

Stepping aside a couple of steps, Izay watched with a caring gaze as the little fairy was molested by Loki.

After so long, haven’t you learned your lesson yet?

All those swordsmanship skills wasted~

……

……

As soon as the expedition team returned to Twilight Manor, everyone scattered immediately.

The members staying at headquarters took over the luggage and harvest brought back by the expedition team and stored them away. After separating from Ais and the others, Izay hesitated between taking a bath or going straight to bed.

Then… he decided to go eat first!

When you’re hungry, nothing else matters!

With this thought in mind, Izay headed to the large dining hall.

At this time, considering the return of the expedition team, the chefs on duty had already started working in the large dining hall.

Many went to wash off the traces of battle or store personal items, but they would come soon to eat. Before that, the chefs would prepare the food.

To be able to eat faster, Izay also lent a hand.

This slightly startled the chefs.

After all, Izay was no longer a new member of the Familial Group.

His strength made everyone privately acknowledge his status as a faction leader.

Long-time members were fine. But junior members now treated him with a bit of respect unconsciously.

Izay noticed this faintly.

Despite feeling helpless in his heart, he maintained his usual attitude while interacting with the chefs.

Not long after, the large dining hall welcomed the lively dinner time.

Loki should have known the result of this expedition from Finn, but she didn’t care. During dinner, she was the loudest one, with an air of not stopping until drunk.

Izay felt she wanted to get drunk tonight so she could delay updating the ability values till tomorrow.

Or perhaps, after getting drunk, she could update the ability values for the girls, giving her an excuse to touch them.

“Achoo!” Loki sneezed suddenly while drinking.

The dwarven warrior drinking with her laughed, “What’s wrong, Loki? Did the alcohol get up your nose? Hahaha….”

Rarely, Loki didn’t refute his words immediately but rubbed her elbow instead.

“Tsk… Why do I feel like someone’s seen through me!? This is weird.”