Chapter 460: Dudes, Wanting a Harem Ain’t Embarrassing (Please Subscribe!)
Standing atop the sea-eroded cave, due to its high altitude, the two could clearly see an ice path stretching out from the coastline.
That was Riviria’s magic.
Although they had caught the mastermind behind the Melon incident together with Loki, Mama-san didn’t come over to this side of the sea-eroded cave.
Compared to Tiona here, Tione far out at sea needed her help more.
Without considering the slow pursuit by boat, only magic could reach Tione.
Their guild leader was speeding along the icy road at full speed, heading towards the large ship far out at sea.
Not long after, something flew out from the big ship, creating a splash comparable to an explosive magic cannonball.
“Leader rarely gets this angry…”
Refia gazed at the splash and softly said.
“Totally normal～ After all, Tione clings to him every day. Over such a long time, feelings are bound to develop, right? Don’t look at our leader as always being so proper; privately, he’s actually quite shy and perverted? Always thinking about starting a harem.”
Regarding what the little sprite said, Izay shook his hand showing no concern.
As the saying goes, men understand men better.
Unlike Refia,
Izay, who often chats privately with Finn, clearly understands their leader’s true nature better.
He’s heard quite a few gossip tidbits from Riviria and Gress too.
This guy has lofty dreams!
Finn’s ideal is to revitalize the race of halflings!
For that purpose, heirs — meaning descendants — are necessary!
Under these circumstances, it’s naturally “reasonable～” to open a harem widely.
In terms of choosing a spouse, Finn doesn’t mind having partners from other races.
But in order to better achieve the goal of revitalizing the race, he still hopes his first offspring will be pure halfling, without any mixed bloodlines.
That’s why there hasn’t been much progress between Finn and Tione, and the halfling leader is still… cough cough～ (manually awkward.jpg)
“Uh… Aren’t you afraid Izay that you’ll get beaten for speaking like that?”
“Ha! Who dares touch me? I’m super brave!”
Izay couldn’t hide the joy on his face.
Even in front of Finn, he would joke about this matter, let alone when Finn isn’t around?
After all, if you think about it, having some ideals ain’t embarrassing, right?
What does a single Refia know?
She knows nothing!
“Izay, stop watching from above and come down to heal Tiona! She’s pretty badly injured!!”
At that moment, Gress’ loud voice erupted from below the sea-eroded cave.
Izay looked down and saw that the old dwarf had already arrived, now standing next to Tiona calling out to him.
Tiona currently looked like she could barely stand.
This wasn’t a metaphor but reality.
Bajet, who fought against Tiona, possessed poison attribute additional magic.
Though incomparable to the enhanced magic of Izay and Ais, Level 6 “Toxin” was not to be underestimated, its ferocity far surpassing “New Species” and “Poison Maggot.”
To defeat her, Tiona had practically stood before Death itself, and without timely treatment, she might die anytime.
Realizing the situation didn’t allow for delay, Izay nodded and descended with Refia to the bottom of the cave.
Up close observing the large bruises and purplish injuries on Tiona’s body, he glanced at Bajet lying nearby like a rag doll.
“You Amazons sure are ruthless when dealing with your own kind?”
First, he used ‘Purification’ to clear away the remaining toxins, then Izay initiated healing magic again.
Remembering how during practice sessions at Twilight Manor, Tiona and Tione often went all out, then sought help from Riviria or him for healing.
Such habits cultivated since childhood were truly hard to describe.
“It’s different from usual. This time it was a ‘ritual,’ unavoidable… But I still won anyway～!”
Bathed in the pure white light of healing, Tiona’s pain visibly eased as she gave a soft smile.
“That ancient tradition should’ve been abolished long ago.”
Even though he knew it was the fundamental reason for the combat nation’s enduring strength, Izay couldn’t help but criticize.
“Yeah, I agree!”
Tiona sincerely agreed with Izay’s words.
Because whether it’s her, Tione, or even Bajet, whom she defeated, they all deeply resisted the combat nation’s ‘rituals’ from within.
Just because of environmental pressures.
If you don’t undergo the ‘ritual,’ you die; if you don’t defeat your opponent, you die.
Under such societal influence, they had no choice.
“Don’t worry, after this incident, things in the combat nation should improve.”
Suddenly, Loki ran over and inserted a comment, drawing everyone’s attention.
After suffering multiple damages to her cheeks and limbs, Loki successfully subdued Kali and tied her up to the side.
Rubbing her still swollen cheek where she’d been bitten, Loki explained under everyone’s gaze:
“You don’t think that shorty number two could cause trouble here in Melon and then walk away unscathed, do you?”
The main deity spoke with an air of inevitability.
“Her actions during this period will inevitably be judged by the Guild. The punishment for leading powerful adventurers to cause trouble in town won’t be light either. And once those ‘rituals’ are exposed, a group of gods with overflowing sense of justice won’t just sit idly by.”
Most deities descend to experience life, aside from that, they value peace and stability in the lower realms. The smoother the lower realms run, the better enjoyment they can obtain.
And in this process, many celestial beings have developed affection for the children of the lower realms.
Previously, Kali had isolated the combat nation, so the gods weren’t aware of the situation inside and thus didn’t bother to care.
But now that the gods have learned about the existence of these ‘rituals,’ they definitely won’t turn a blind eye.
Take those gods who regard the smiles of their people as their ultimate happiness.
Yeah, Loki was talking about Ganesha.
That guy will definitely appeal to the Guild Headquarters regarding Kali’s actions.
By that time, Loki herself will add fuel to the fire.
In the future, Kali will either comply with the Guild’s judgment or pack her bags and return to the heavenly realm.
There will be absolutely no third option.
How dare this shorty number two provoke her recklessly! Has the reputation of Loki, the Heavenly Realm’s evil goddess, been forgotten after years of peace?!
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