Chapter 598

Chapter 605: Izay: Not Good! Loki has something in mind for me! (Please subscribe!)

“Izay, would you like to join us on the battlefield?”

After leaving the Central Tower, Anqi and Loki clearly showed signs of preparing to leave. This time, their return was a leave of absence. As the main deity of the strongest familial group, Loki and Freya both had to be present on the battlefield regardless.

Because if they weren’t there, a certain war god who initiated the invasion might get overly arrogant. So, before the war ends, both had no choice but to stand at the front lines.

However, before returning to the plains outside the city, Anqi extended an invitation for Izay to join them. Considering it wouldn’t be good to leave Izay home alone feeling lonely, she thought of taking him along.

“Hmm… I’ll pass… Even if I go, it won’t make much difference. Anqi, with your Level 7 adventurer status, do you think there’d be a chance for me to act? Like Ota, I’d just be standing there as a symbol. If I have spare time, I’d rather spend it elsewhere.”

Izay attempted to decline the invitation, but upon hearing this, Loki suddenly approached and grabbed his shoulder with a mischievous grin. “No! I think you need that spare time!”

“Huh? What do you mean, Loki!? We agreed I’m on vacation during this period!”

In an instant, Izay understood — Loki had intentions for him! (Physically speaking)

She wants to drag me into forced labor!

“True, we did agree earlier, but now I’ve changed my mind! There’s something that requires your cooperation. Please come with us!”

As if making an arrest, Loki casually hooked her arm around Izay’s neck and instructed Anqi to hold his wrist to prevent resistance.

Though it wouldn’t stop Izay if he really wanted to run, it at least demonstrated Loki’s unwavering determination.

“Let me explain, Izay. This time, I genuinely need your help. Remember what you told me about the ‘Beast’? I want to give Finn and the others a chance to transcend ‘Great Achievements.'”

To prevent Izay from fleeing outright, Loki wasted no time revealing her plan. It had been over two years since Izay joined her faction.

It was also two years since he created the {Experience Ornament}, which helped people increase their ability values faster.

Finn, Gress, and Riviria hadn’t stopped training their abilities during these two years.

For example, take Mama-san as a benchmark. As a magus, her weakest attributes, ‘Strength’ and ‘Durability,’ were originally at grade G. Now, they’ve reached grade A.

Needless to say, ‘Agility’ and ‘Dexterity.’

The basic ability value ‘Magic’ has already reached the highest S rank, with a score of 999 that cannot go higher.

The same goes for Finn and Gress.

Finn made up for his deficiencies in ‘Strength’ and ‘Durability,’ while Gress improved in ‘Agility’ and ‘Dexterity.’

Compared to Riviria, the two only lagged behind in ‘Magic’ training, which wasn’t surprising.

Being warriors, their chances of using magic were low, so pursuing ‘Magic’ wasn’t necessary.

The three top members’ ability values had already peaked, and they urgently needed ‘Great Achievement’ experience points.

It was hard to find suitable monsters for their ‘Great Achievement’ within the Dungeon or Orario.

But what if they looked in another world?

All Finn and the others lacked was an opportunity.

And that opportunity was currently in Izay’s hands, ready whenever summoned.

Deciding not to delay, why not start now?

Loki even had a plan mapped out in her mind.

Taking advantage of the early hour, they would swiftly repel Ares’ attack, preventing him from striking again that night.

Then, seizing this chance, she would take Izay and the three members to another world to challenge ‘Great Achievements.’

If they could resolve the ‘Great Achievement’ problem for the trio, Loki wouldn’t hesitate to waste time playing pretend-war games with Ares outside the city or even indulge in childish antics with him face-to-face!

Don’t doubt it.

An excited Loki could indeed do such things.

By then, her faction would have four Level 7s, four Level 6s, including exceptional players like Izay and Ais.

Adding Alisia, the new generation Level 5 leading the core force.

How could they possibly lose with flying dragons in their arsenal!?

“Alright… I’ll help you.” After hearing Loki’s plan, Izay sighed and discarded his previous reluctance.

Initially, he didn’t want to get involved because the outcome of the war would be the same with or without him — Orario’s victory was guaranteed. Thus, Izay wanted to slack off.

But now, helping Riviria and the others level up was something that required his participation.

Izay wouldn’t shirk such responsibilities.

After tidying up, he followed Loki and Anqi out of Twilight Manor.

…

During their exit, the three observed something curious.

“That guy on the wall with the funny elephant-head mask… isn’t that Ganesha? And his followers… wasn’t that woman named Ilta? A veteran Level 5, what are they doing? Preparing so many flying dragons?”

Loki couldn’t help but feel puzzled by the sight above the city walls.

“This is the usual mail delivery time, right? The flying dragon postal service has been popular in Orario for several years, hasn’t it?” Anqi glanced upward and answered without hesitation.

Ganesha’s faction includes tamers who train various dragon-like monsters from a young age to serve as messengers or mounts, providing postal services between cities across the continent.

This method of delivering letters or transporting goods is much faster than pigeons or carriages.

But it does come at a slightly higher cost.

“If it’s just for delivering mail, aren’t there too many dragons? And there doesn’t seem to be any sign of important cargo either.” Izay continued analyzing the situation.

Seven.

That was the number of flying dragons.

Ordinarily, one dragon would suffice for regular postal tasks.

Moreover, it seemed only Ilta was piloting them?

Would Ganesha, a deity responsible for Orario’s security, leave the city?

Izay felt… these flying dragons seemed more prepared to pick someone up…

“Hey! Ganesha! What are you doing up there!?” After staring at the sky for a while, Loki suddenly cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted loudly.

“Hmm!?” Hearing someone call his name, Ganesha looked down and immediately recognized Loki.

Asked what he was doing?

The deity paused briefly, then dramatically raised the corner of his mouth, striking a ridiculous pose: “Isn’t it obvious!?”

“It’s mail delivery time!” Ganesha declared.

Beside him, Ilta turned away, unable to bear the sight of her deity’s antics, silently lamenting his absurd behavior.

Who would believe such baseless claims!?

We haven’t even prepared any mail yet, Lord Ganesha!

“Fine, consider my question answered!” Loki replied.

Seriously, she believed it!?

Ilta was utterly astonished by the current situation.

Following Ganesha’s gaze, Loki had already withdrawn her attention and prepared to leave the city with Izay and Anqi.

Ilta wore an expression as if she’d seen a ghost.

Ganesha, however, looked quite pleased with himself.

He proudly gave her a thumbs-up, grinning broadly.

Ilta: “…”

…

“That guy Ganesha… How can I trust him when he’s acting so suspiciously and trying to deceive us!”

Outside Orario, as soon as they exited the city gates, Loki began ranting, walking hunched over in a completely carefree manner.

“Lord Ganesha probably just has some reasons he can’t disclose. He’s such a benevolent deity; there’s no way he’d do anything harmful.”

Anqi smiled helplessly.

“Of course, I know he’s harmless; otherwise, we wouldn’t have left so quickly.” Loki adjusted her posture slightly, crossing her arms.

Ganesha was straightforward and wouldn’t lie.

Things he tried to conceal were usually related to secret commissions…and to ensure confidentiality, he would deliberately choose nighttime for such missions.

It was daytime now, yet he seemed eager to act.

Perhaps Uranus had assigned him some urgent task?