Chapter 584

Chapter 591: No matter how space and time switch positions, there’s no escaping… (Please subscribe!)

The retreat of the Astelia Familial Group went very smoothly, with hardly any effort expended as they disengaged from the twenty-seventh and twenty-sixth floors.

However, just as the young ladies were about to leave Water Riddle City, a small complication arose.

It was unclear whether it was their bad luck or the Dungeon’s deliberate doing.

At this moment, after having already overcome the [Calamity], something massive blocked their way back.

As if determined to keep these young ladies who should have perished here, the dramatic appearance of a “Two-Headed Dragon” occurred.

In front of the waterfall pool on the twenty-fifth floor, the floor boss in the center of the vast lake writhed its body, herding a group of black dots deeper into the maze.

Upon closer inspection, all those black dots were adventurers dressed in black, and their faces were quite familiar.

Just as Alices and the others happened to walk out from deep within the maze, they directly collided with this scene.

“Those people… Are they Jara and the others!? ”

“They seemed to have escaped while Mr. Izay fought the monsters earlier. I didn’t expect to bump into them again here—this is what you call fate bringing enemies together!”

“Being chased by the newly born Amphisbaena? —— They deserve it!”

Laila and Kaguya quickly recognized the situation.

It was probably when Jara and his gang, like homeless dogs, wanted to flee back upstairs that they ran straight into Amphisbaena.

What a classic example of getting what you deserve!

“Amphisbaena, in water, it has Level 6 latent ability values. Do you need my help?”

While listening to the girls’ comments, Izay didn’t pay much attention to those doomed members of the [Rudra Familial Group]. Instead, he looked at the blue two-headed dragon with a rather peculiar expression.

“It’s fine as long as it doesn’t touch the water! This time we don’t need to trouble Mr. Izay to step in. We’ve dealt with Amphisbaena many times before; we’ll be fine!”

Alices replied with full energy. The girl immediately drew her longsword.

It wasn’t blind confidence.

But solid experience.

On the Astelia Familial Group side, there are eight Level 4s, three of whom are top performers in Level 4, and the rest are all elite members among Level 3s.

For the well-known floor boss before their eyes, there truly isn’t anything to fear.

Unless Amphisbaena has been unfairly strengthened by the Dungeon like the [Calamity], there’s absolutely no chance of failure!

Before the girls acted, they deliberately waited.

They waited until Amphisbaena used its azure dragon flame to burn the last member of the [Rudra Familial Group] into ashes before they launched their assault.

Ryu retrieved her “Short Blade: Twin Leaves” from Kaguya and joined the battle.

With two [Gales] acting together, the combat scene was incredibly pleasing to the eye.

Vitorica, unable to resist her boredom, also fired some magic bullets to assist.

Unlike Zaghnath protected by the “Magic Resistance” shield, Amphisbaena, which couldn’t immune to magic, was tormented heavily by the witch.

By the end of the battle, Izay became the only one watching the show.

He merely played the role of a therapist afterward.

As a dragon breed, Amphisbaena’s signature dragon flame would never be weak.

Some of the girls positioned at the front line inevitably got burned while pulling hate, so Izay casually healed them after the battle.

“Unbelievable… Mr. Izay can even use healing magic!? This level of healing power feels comparable to Amide!”

After seeing him display his healing abilities, Alices was instantly awestruck.

Such a powerful person in direct combat, someone capable of such extraordinary wide-area annihilation magic, is also a healer!?

Isn’t that too versatile?

The way the girl looked at Izay changed slightly for a moment.

To describe it vividly, it was as if she was looking at God…

Izay touched his nose and modestly said here: “Ahem… It’s not that big a deal, just something I learned during my spare time. I’m nowhere near Amide’s level.”

After all, Amide is a professional, while he’s just an amateur interest.

Although he had systematically studied medical knowledge under her guidance before, he still couldn’t compare with the holy maiden who had immersed herself in this field for years.

There’s always a saying—never challenge someone’s profession with your hobby.

……

“Speaking of which, Ryu, would you like to come with us to meet Astelia Goddess?”

Entering the Great Tree Maze area, mist began to swirl around again.

Reimmersing themselves in these mists, Hikari, Laila, and a group of girls felt various emotions.

After understanding the wonders of these thin mists, they could no longer remain calm in the face of such hazy scenery.

However, their group leader paid no attention to the surroundings but suddenly turned around and extended an invitation to Ryu.

Of course, it was the Ryu from five years later.

Alices looked at the more mature-looking elf and smiled.

According to what Ryu herself had said, after the complete annihilation of the Astelia Familial Group, although she hadn’t changed Familial Groups, she hadn’t seen Astelia Goddess for several years, right?

If that’s the case, why not follow her back to the base to take a look?

During the previous conversation, or explanation…

Alices noticed something.

—The elf seemed somewhat evasive about Astelia Goddess.

All matters related to Astelia Goddess were glossed over in a single sentence… as if she didn’t want to confront them.

Perhaps she believed she didn’t have the face to see that goddess, or perhaps she unilaterally assumed the goddess was disappointed in her.

In short, due to the psychological barrier, something akin to a mental knot formed, and Alices sensed this.

Therefore, she wanted Ryu to untie this mental knot.

As for the solution…

As long as that goddess talks to Ryu, surely the two will reconcile!

Don’t doubt this point; Astelia Goddess is just that gentle personality.

Handing over this older Ryu to Astelia Goddess for “therapy,” Alices felt completely reassured.

(Should I go see that goddess…?)

(Take advantage of this opportunity?)

Ryu hesitated without answering Alices immediately.

Undoubtedly.

She was afraid at this moment.

Afraid of the goddess’s reaction after knowing everything.

After all, her revenge and so-called justice were completely opposite.

Ryu worried that she would be disappointed in her.

It was because of this feeling back then that she advised Astelia Goddess to leave Orario.

She simply didn’t want her to see her like that.

Now, with the switch in space and time, she still couldn’t escape the “judgment” of that goddess, could she?

In her fear and worry, Ryu’s heart unexpectedly rose with a flicker of hope.

A voice seemed to whisper in her ear, “As long as you go before the goddess, whether forgiveness or disappointment doesn’t matter.”

Because that symbolizes an end.

And once there’s an end, everything can start anew.

No one persuaded her… yet Ryu’s heart was already moving.

The words she feared to say back then might be able to be made up here…

Vitorica watched the elf’s hesitation silently beside her.

Having preliminarily understood her experiences, she knew clearly that she had no right to speak on this matter.

Saying too much would only invite resentment.

The current witch couldn’t find an opportunity to speak, feeling bored when she inexplicably wondered about Izay’s opinion.

After spending so much time with Miss Ryu, what would his reaction be?

Vitorica tilted her head and looked over.

What met her eyes was a man examining his palm.

“…”

After a brief silence, Vitorica opened her mouth softly.

“Mr. Izay… What exactly are you looking at?”

Is there a flower in your hand!?

“No, I’m not looking… but I have a feeling.” Izay shook his head and then looked at Alices who was eagerly expecting to bring both Ruys home, saying, “Miss Alices, this time Ryu may not be able to give you an answer.”

The latter reacted with confusion upon hearing her name called, her big eyes filled with bewilderment: “Ah? Why?”

“It seems we don’t have time anymore.”