Chapter 391

Chapter 396: Overnight Stay and Honest Fairies

Even within the Dungeon, one must not let their guard down even while on a Safe Floor.

Despite the members of Loki Familia being powerful enough to walk sideways on this floor, the basic vigilance of an Adventurer must never be discarded.

After all, as the saying goes: It’s better to be safe than sorry.

There are still guards on the surface to prevent outsiders from stealing Familial Group secrets, so how much more in the lawless Dungeon!?

Anqi’s caution was not without reason.

And in response to her inquiry, Izay shrugged and answered honestly, “I couldn’t sleep, so I went out for a stroll, then ended up saving some acquaintances.”

As he spoke, he pointed at Beier standing somewhat bewildered behind him.

Meeting Anqi’s gaze, Beier shyly greeted her.

“Um, hello, my name is Bell Cranel. They are my companions, Lili and Weirfu.”

The white-haired girl’s timid appearance made it hard for anyone to harbor suspicions, perhaps this was what they called charisma. And since she was someone Izay brought back, Anqi responded with great politeness.

“Hello, I am Anna Keti Autumn, you can call me Anqi.”

After a relatively friendly introduction session ended, Anqi redirected her beautiful eyes back to Izay.

“You mentioned earlier about rescuing them?”

“This? They were entering the Middle Layer for the first time, experienced a monster welcoming party, then encountered an emergency, and finally got attacked by a newborn Goliath. Not easy at all.”

Izay explained with a seemingly gleeful expression. Behind him, Beier, Lili, and Weirfu listened with some embarrassment.

While this was indeed their real experience, after Izay recounted it, it somehow made them seem pitiful…

They started feeling sympathy for themselves.

“That… that really sounds… too difficult…” The cat-eared girl’s lips slightly stiffened, and her gaze towards the three involuntarily carried a trace of pity.

It’s amazing they survived.

“But if you’ve brought them here, Izay, does that mean you have intentions for them to stay overnight here?”

“Hmm, exactly.”

“Then follow me. I remember there being some spare Tents in the Camp.”

Anqi flicked her tail behind her, recalling the location of the tents as she led the way ahead.

“That… thank you very much for allowing us to stay!”

“No need to thank. If you’re Izay’s acquaintance, we could consider ourselves friends, right?”

Responding seriously to Beier’s gratitude, Anqi revealed a slight smile.

Even if another member were here, the answer would be the same.

Izay’s popularity within the Familial Group wasn’t just average.

Even Raul, who was often teased by him, always maintained the attitude: Izay torments me countless times, but I still treat him like… a brother.

After all, those “teases” were ultimately within the scope of playful banter among males and never exceeded limits.

“By the way, why is it your shift tonight, Anqi? I thought it wasn’t you when I left?” Izay asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Anqi helplessly spread her hands, “I wasn’t at ease~ Alisia ran off with a group of fairies just before sleeping, so I came out to check when they’d return.”

Though I can guess somewhat what those fairies collectively ran off to do. Anqi added at the end.

She was referring to Riviria’s situation, and Izay nodded inwardly, indicating he also guessed correctly.

The boss herself wanted to “keep a low profile,” but alas, the fairies were too loyal!

Feels like each of them has the template of “Sakuya Nishino,” and the boss is that “Remi Miss,” needing protection wherever she goes, otherwise it wouldn’t be reassuring.

Next, considering Weirfu was a blacksmith, Izay took him to visit Chun.

The energetic forging master was still wide awake.

Chun, uninjured and unpoisoned, was holding a batch of rare drop items late at night, fiddling with them, pondering what weapons to craft from them.

For a blacksmith, staying up all night is quite normal, and staying up for days crafting weapons isn’t uncommon either.

When Weirfu appeared before her, Chun was rather surprised, but quickly accepted the situation. After understanding the circumstances, she immediately settled Weirfu down.

As for Beier and Lili, Anqi found them a small vacant Tent to borrow.

………

After resolving the accommodation issue for the three, Izay and Anqi thought to inform Finn of the matter. As the leader, he was likely still awake, so they decided to bother him briefly.

However, just at that moment, a member rushed over from the outskirts of the camp.

“Izay-sama, Anqi-sama!? There’s a strange team outside wanting to enter our Camp!”

That duty member probably intended to report to the leader Finn but happened to encounter the two senior officers on the way, so directly reported to Izay and Anqi.

“A strange team? Where!?”

“Right outside the camp. Honestly, their attire seems suspicious. They claim to be from Hestia Familia and Hermes Familia, coming to search for companions.”

After listening to the duty member’s words, Izay and Anqi exchanged glances, both expressions somewhat peculiar.

Just after settling everyone in, their companions had already arrived!?

Good grief, such efficiency?

Izay didn’t know what to say. He thought it would take Hestia at least half a day to show up, but it turned out to be so fast?

“Um, could you lead us to see the situation first?”

“Yes, no problem.”

In response to the request from the two active officers, the duty member readily agreed and immediately led Izay and Anqi back to where he came from.

“Hey, how’s it going lately, Izay~”

As expected, it was Hermes.

Seeing Izay approach, he immediately greeted him familiarly, completely ignoring the wary looks from the nearby Loki Familia duty members. Beside him, Asfi sighed helplessly covering her face.

Beside Asfi stood Ryu, looking somewhat restrained.

Although the rational part of the fairy girl kept telling her—approaching Loki Familia rashly might risk being discovered—but her body still unconsciously followed.

Very honest~

The Goddess Hestia was also present beside them. The three adventurers from Takemikazuchi Familia lagged behind the group, looking honest and straightforward.

Izay hadn’t anticipated seeing Ryu in the group and momentarily ignored Hermes’ greeting, exchanging glances with the fairy girl.

Earlier, upon knowing Hestia was coming, he assumed Ryu wouldn’t follow and had planned to go to the usual spot to find her, only for her to deliver herself right here.