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"Ah, it's the Loki Familia's Joint Expedition Force! They're back!"
Three days later, Broly returned to the surface with the Expedition Force.
"It's really lively. Say, aren't these people a little too excited?"
As one of the expedition team's members, Broly walked down the middle of the road with the procession, curiously watching the city residents lining both sides to welcome them.
"The Dungeon is the reason Orario prospers, but it is also a hidden danger to this city. There have been many cases in the past where Dungeon monsters tried to rush out of the Dungeon.
That is why exploring the Labyrinth's unknown regions and conquering the Dungeon are seen by this city's civilians as heroic deeds.
Reputation, status, wealth—these are the glories enjoyed by Familias that explore the Labyrinth's unknown floors, by those brave enough to take risks."
Finn explained why the civilians welcomed the Expedition Force. This was also why top-tier Familias were willing to pay such enormous costs, even risking their lives, to undertake Dungeon expeditions time and again.
On the surface, it was an expedition. In reality, it was the pursuit of wealth, reputation, and status.
"Of course, the greatest contributor to this successful expedition was you, Broly. Our Familia definitely won't claim the glory that belongs to you. Do you want me to have everyone in the Familia properly spread word of your achievements?"
Finn asked the Saiyan Boy.
"A good reputation has plenty of benefits. Take recruiting new Familia members, for example. You won't have to stand on the streets pulling people in like small Familias do. Instead, plenty of talented people will come seeking to join because of the Familia's reputation..."
Chongjie Gareth added from the side. The severe burns on his body had long since been treated by the large