Chapter 452

Chapter 459: Tricked Without a Clue (Please Subscribe!)

Even if Izay were to think with his knees, he could guess — the person Refia would most hope to rescue her during such a kidnapping situation.

It would obviously be Ais, right~

But Izay deliberately didn’t fulfill her wish.

After entering the sea-eroded cave with Ais, he directed the young girl towards Tiona’s direction and then leisurely strolled over to save Refia himself.

Not fearing that he might be too late and the little fairy would perish.

After all, the Zodiac Disk had been watching the situation here the entire time, proceeding extremely steadily, with no possibility of any accidents occurring.

Finally, making an appearance at the critical moment with a slap!

You thought it was Ais, huh!?

No! It’s actually me, Izay!! (In a Dio-like tone)

As events unfolded to this point, Izay reaped the joy he desired, while the light of the magic circle Refia prepared gradually faded away in disappointment.

“The one who came isn’t Ais… you seem quite regretful…? Should I leave?”

Shouldering Que Xie, Izay rubbed his chin and feigned distress as he said.

“Huh? H-how could that be!? I-I absolutely did not think that way! It’s just that you’re overthinking things, Izay!”

Still unaware that she was being teased, Refia frantically waved her hands in explanation.

“Is that so? Why do I not sense any sincerity in your words?”

“There’s nothing like that. I’m very grateful that you came to save me… it’s just that I didn’t expect it to be you…”

After all, having been kidnapped, the little fairy was unaware that Loki had requested reinforcements from home.

“Saying that really hurts my feelings. Unless you show me a maid outfit when we return, I won’t forgive you.”

“Mm… O-okay……”

As the one being criticized, Refia’s sense of guilt was amplified by the words.

To put it simply, it’s like someone comes to save you, yet you still have high demands.

Due to this strange feeling, Refia absentmindedly agreed to Izay’s condition.

“That’s settled then.”

Izay’s face was written all over with happiness upon successfully tricking her.

“H-High·Run·Mei!? ”

At this moment, the Amazons, who were initially flustered by Izay’s sudden appearance, finally reacted and raised their weapons to begin action.

The shouts that previously sounded oppressive to Refia now seemed rather lacking in intimidation when analyzed critically.

Though reluctant to admit it inwardly… that seemed to be the sense of security Izay brought.

(Speaking of which… didn’t I just casually agree to something earlier…?)

Suddenly, Refia fell into deep thought.

Meanwhile, as the battle roar erupted, the Amazon at the forefront of the group had already lunged toward Izay with incredible speed.

However, in Izay’s eyes, this rapid assault was riddled with flaws, easily summed up with just one word: “Slow.”

There was an insurmountable gap in strength between them, a defect that no amount of skill could compensate for.

In an instant, Izay redirected the spear tip of Que Xie, initiating a swing with its butt end, effortlessly sending his opponent flying.

“———!”

A dull thud echoed as the Amazon thrown by Izay was embedded directly into the black rock wall, clearly unable to rise again.

Starting with her, the subsequent Amazons charging in were all slapped by Izay and embedded into the walls, pulling Refia back from her thoughts. Seeing this scene, her face couldn’t help but turn pale.

Without casting magic or relying on skills, the sheer brutality of cold weapon combat and hand-to-hand exchanges produced a powerful impact on another level, evoking awe.

…

In the night sky where the clouds had dispersed, the moon radiated peacefully.

On the ground illuminated by it, in a corner, within the sea-eroded cave.

The “ritual” of the national duel had come to an end.

However, the loud cries echoing throughout this cave had yet to cease.

Currently unfolding was the second act following the victory of Tiona and Bajie’s “ritual.”

—The full-scale war between Loki Familia and Kali Familia!

After Tiona defeated Bajie and clearly refused to return with Kali, Ais arrived just in time to prevent Kali’s attempt to forcibly take her away.

Almost simultaneously, Loki, who had resolved the behind-the-scenes mastermind with Riviria, also arrived here, followed closely by Raul’s reinforcement team.

Like pressing an advantage, members of the Loki Familia charged at the remaining Amazons with weapons in hand, determined to crush them.

The werewolves took control of another battlefield, while their leader Finn went to rescue Tione.

Thus, the alliance formed by Kali Familia and Ishtar Familia completely collapsed.

Until just now, Kali had maintained a composed demeanor, but now she couldn’t keep her expression steady.

“Ishtar that woman… has she failed…?”

Her proud warriors were effortlessly suppressed by the blonde swordsman-led forces; swift winds ravaged across the entire battlefield.

“You look down on me, don’t you… stinky brat from the countryside.”

On the protruding rock on the ceiling of the sea-eroded cave, the red-haired goddess lounged carelessly above Kali’s head, mocking cheerfully.

“Are you looking down on me…”

Faced with that attitude that didn’t take her seriously, Kali angrily clenched her fangs until they clicked.

“How could I? I’ve never even given you a second thought～”

Loki slightly opened her crimson pupils and replied, then humphed as if dissatisfied with herself.

“But I must admit, I didn’t expect a shorty like you to pull off a kidnapping and try to lord over me!?”

“Stinky shorty, you probably don’t understand what the name ‘Loki Familia’ means around here since you’re new to Orario. Like your strongest Lv.6 power? My family has eight of them! Eight! Do you know what that means?”

How dare you have the audacity to target me!? Loki added at the end, raising her voice, becoming increasingly insulting.

That exaggerated mockery caused even the deity Njord, who was caught as the mastermind and dragged along with Loki, and his Familia Rod, to twitch their facial expressions slightly.

But Loki’s words were all true.

In today’s Orario, there is absolutely no one who would dare kidnap a member of the Loki Familia.

Even Freya would tread carefully.

Eight Lv.6s… including monsters like Izay and Ais, it’s no joke.

Who knew this country bumpkin from overseas would have such guts!?

Loki almost pointed her finger at her nose, telling her how foolish her actions were, burning Kali’s face under the mask with humiliation.

“To add, I bet Tione has been rescued by one of our kids by now, right? Thought going out to sea would make us unreachable? Hmph, playing such small tricks in front of magic… how stupid!”

“…What did you say!?”

About to jump in rage, Kali was now completely on the verge of breaking down.

And Loki paid no heed to her state, seemingly still not having vented her anger. The crimson goddess directly jumped down from the top of the sea-eroded cave, grabbing Kali’s cheek beneath the mask and attempting to start a real-life PK between deities.

After Loki jumped into the sea-eroded cave, Izay appeared with Refia from the tunnel behind her previous position.