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"Ah, yes, it's me, Hermes! It's been a week, Take Mikazuchi!"

Looking at the god before him, Take Mikazuchi could not help but sigh.

Even among the gods, who were full of problem children, Hermes stood out as a particularly notable one. Among all the gods with countless quirks, he was especially renowned for his uninhibited nature.

Although he had established his Familia's headquarters—its base—in Orario, he himself had left the city and spent all day wandering across the Four Seas.

It was said that Hermes had never stayed in the same place for more than half a year.

The Hermes Familia's operations also respected its members' free will—or so they said. In truth, it was simply left unmanaged.

"I was passing through after returning from my travels, so I came to say hello and offer my congratulations... Take Mikazuchi, congratulations on little Mikoto's level-up.

"Your Familia seems to have grown much stronger as well. I hope we can look after each other in the future."

Take Mikazuchi was quite pleased to hear that.

That said, he was still curious about the god's purpose in coming here.

"Hermes... why did you return so quickly?"

After attending the recent Gods' Assembly, Hermes had immediately set off again, wandering off to who knew where.

Under normal circumstances, once he left the city, he would not return within a month.

Yet this journey had lasted only around ten days.

He had returned unimaginably fast.

Hearing that, Hermes grinned.

"Hehe, it's nothing. A lot of newcomers made their mark at this Gods' Assembly, and I couldn't stop thinking about it. So I hurried up and finished what I needed to do, ending my trip early.

"Especially...

"Hestia's pioneer.

"He's also the world's fastest white rabbit, the record holder. Like the other gods, I'm very interested in him."

"By the way, Take Mikazuchi, do you know that Ling Xuan?"

Take Mikazuchi shook his head.

"Good grief. I really want to meet him soon. But apparently, he has already entered the Dungeon. I'm truly curious what kind of performance he'll bring us."

As Hermes chuckled, endless curiosity burned within him.

Meanwhile, Ling Xuan had absolutely no idea that he had drawn the attention of another god!

At that very moment, he was still grinding monsters!

Ling Xuan could also keenly sense that ever since reaching Level 2, although all his attributes had reset to zero, every aspect of his abilities had undergone a qualitative leap!

Both his attack speed and reactions were completely different from before...

"So this is what leveling up feels like!? This is absolutely amazing!"

Herrscher of Void's Authority

Dungeon, thirteenth floor.

Compared to the Upper Floors of the Dungeon, the light sources here were clearly far fewer.

Other than the surrounding walls, floor, and ceiling, a single rocky path could be clearly seen.

Ling Xuan had long since memorized the map of the thirteenth floor inside and out.

"Come to think of it, Mr. Ling Xuan, you're the first adventurer I've seen on the thirteenth floor who doesn't use Fireweave Cloth."

Before they entered to explore this place, both Hestia and Eina had advised Ling Xuan to acquire some Fireweave Cloth in advance.

It would be a great help in conquering the Dungeon's thirteenth floor...

As the two spoke, Ling Xuan suddenly stopped walking.

At the same time, they both heard the pattering footsteps of something running toward them.

The sound came from the darkness ahead, and the two silently assumed combat stances.

Very quickly, the monsters appeared before them.

Under the faint light, pairs of eyes glowed with a bright scarlet gleam.

The atmosphere even carried something of a horror movie's feeling.

The monsters before them were also extremely familiar to both of them.

Their uneven skin was pitch-black all over.

Four-legged beasts—Hellhounds!

"ROAR!!!!"

A pack of Hellhounds surrounded them, baring their fangs and roaring furiously.

Among the monster pack before them, pairs of eyes gleamed bright scarlet, making the beasts seem even more terrifying.

Yet expressions of excitement appeared on both Ling Xuan's and Ryu Lion's faces.

Then they each charged toward the monsters!

What followed was a merciless leveling spree!

Under their assault, the Hellhounds fell one after another.

But after they finished off that batch of monsters, before they could even catch their breath—

"Mr. Ling Xuan, another batch of monsters is coming!"

The monsters appearing before them were no longer Hellhounds.

Long ears that swayed back and forth, yellow-and-white mottled fur, fluffy tails, a sharp horn growing from their foreheads, standing upright on their hind legs.

Unicorn Rabbits!

They looked gentle, but were actually extremely combative!

Unlike the monsters they had encountered before, they were equipped with small one-handed stone axes!

And there were quite a few of them...

But even so, against the newly leveled-up Ling Xuan and Level 4 Ryu Lion—

Monsters like these were simply not worth mentioning!

Very quickly, they wiped out the entire group with ease!

After dealing with the monsters before them, they briefly checked their surroundings.

They found that the area was fairly safe for the time being.

The monster pack had just been completely cleared out by the two of them.

Though it would only stay that way for a while, it was enough for them to rest.

After several straight hours of travel and constant fighting, even the two of them were somewhat tired.

After a brief discussion, Ling Xuan and Ryu Lion decided to rest there for a while.

In terms of sheer size, the Dungeon was unimaginably vast!

If they intended to continue exploring deeper, they needed to manage their pace and begin adjusting their condition.

Otherwise, even a little fatigue, if allowed to accumulate, would eventually become an unbearable burden and reveal its fangs to adventurers.

After confirming there was no danger nearby, Ling Xuan immediately waved his hand.

The next second, under Ryu Lion's strange gaze, a picnic blanket, packaged breadsticks, rice balls, boxed meals, and bottled drinks suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

????

A look of surprise appeared on Ryu Lion's face.

Where had all these things come from?

"Mr. Ling Xuan, I don't think I saw you carrying a backpack or anything. These things..."

Hearing that, Ling Xuan shrugged.

That was actually because the Herrscher of Void's Authority connected to the Imaginary Space, naturally allowing him to store necessary supplies there.

But it was not something he could explain in too much detail.

"It's because of my skill..."

Ryu Lion did not press him further after hearing that.

Still, seeing so many things left her somewhat numb.

Were you here to travel or explore the Dungeon?

Would any normal person prepare these things before entering the Middle Floors?

Shouldn't it normally be equipment or recovery potions or something?

Had she fallen behind the times?

Seeing the puzzled expression on the girl's face, Ling Xuan did not explain much.

"If you don't mind, how about sitting beside me?"

Ryu Lion nodded, then immediately sat down beside Ling Xuan.

"Here, this is yours~"

Just as Ryu Lion sat down, Ling Xuan handed her one of the boxed meals in his hand.

Ryu Lion could not help but freeze slightly as she looked at Ling Xuan's boxed meal.

In that brief moment, Ling Xuan had already stuffed the lunchbox into her hands.

"Um... I'm not really that hungry..."

"It's fine. If you can't finish it later, I can eat the rest for you~"

"..."

"It's fine. Think of it as replenishing your energy. We still have to continue exploring afterward, and we might not have time later."

After hearing Ling Xuan's words, Ryu Lion hesitated for a while before nodding.

Then she picked up the food and began eating it in small bites.

"I prepared orange juice and fruit wine. Which one do you want, Ryu Lion?"

"...Orange juice."

And so, the two chatted while enjoying their food.

There was no sign of the tension one would expect while exploring the Dungeon on either Ling Xuan or Ryu Lion.

More accurately, given their strength, they truly had no need to feel tense for the time being.

Unlike Ling Xuan, who did not care much about his image while eating, Ryu Lion ate elegantly and quickly. Her slender hand held wooden chopsticks as she continuously brought food from the lunchbox to her mouth.

Before long, Ryu Lion finished a boxed meal, set down the box and chopsticks in her hands, and let out a soft breath.

Then she suddenly turned her head and found Ling Xuan beside her blinking as he watched her.

Honestly, watching a beautiful girl eat was quite pleasant.

Noticing that Ling Xuan had been staring at her, Ryu Lion tilted her head.

"What is it, Mr. Ling Xuan?"

You're Far More Important to Me

Hearing that, Ling Xuan froze slightly.

Well, watching a beautiful girl eat really was rather pleasing to the eye.

But Ling Xuan could not exactly say that outright.

"Uh... it's, it's nothing. Want some more bread?"