"Commander."
Looking at the Prum leader who was gazing at him with gentle eyes, Leo bowed slightly.
Then, his gaze shifted to the side.
Finn wasn't the only one in this office.
Besides Finn, there were two other people present.
"Miss Riveria, and Mr. Gareth, you're here too?"
Beside the desk stood a beautiful woman with long, flowing emerald-green hair and eyes of the same color. Her slender figure gave her a graceful appearance. She was dressed very conservatively, concealing her delicate curves and fair skin within her robes. She exuded a clever and heroic aura as she stood there holding a stack of documents.
Riveria Leo Alf, an elven royal of noble lineage, vice-captain of the Loki Familia, level 6.
Not far from this elven royalty, a robust old dwarf sat on a single chair. He was thick-haired, broad-shouldered, and constantly stroked his long beard with one hand, exuding a bold and unrestrained air.
Gareth Landrock, an adventurer of dwarven origin, a vanguard warrior of Loki Familia, level 6.
The three people in front of me are the leaders of the Loki Familia, known as the Big Three.
They were not only the original members of this clan, but also the top Lv.6 members in Orario.
In this Labyrinth City, apart from the one and only Lv.7, Lv.6 adventurers like them are the highest-level adventurers.
In the entire Orario, there are fewer than forty people who can become Level 5 adventurers, and fewer than ten people who can become Level 6. These fewer than ten Level 6 adventurers are occupied by the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia, so these two Familias are the strongest factions in Orario and are known as the Twin Kings.
It is because of these three giants that the Loki Familia has been able to reach where it is today, becoming one of only two strongest Familias in Orario.
Compared to them, Ais, who is known as the strongest female swordsman in Orario, is just a little kid.
As Leo was thinking this, the three leaders of the clans in the office were also watching Leo.
"It's been a while, Leo boy."
Gareth stroked his beard, looked at the young man, and grinned.
"How are things going with your family? Are you settling in well?"
Riveria was serious and earnest, and her words carried an indescribable air of nobility.
"I'm doing very well," Leo said truthfully. "The people in my clan have been very kind to me, and I've received a lot of help from them. I'm extremely grateful."
"That's good." Riveria's expression relaxed slightly as she nodded and said, "Although I don't think anyone in the familia would bully you, it's best if you're doing well."
"After all, he's someone Ais brought back, so who would bully him?" Gareth laughed heartily. "Most people are just curious about this kid, right? Even those who envy or are jealous of him wouldn't bully him at home."
Upon hearing this, Riveria couldn't help but glance at Leo a few more times, her eyes filled with scrutiny.
There's no way around it; Ais was practically raised by this elven royal, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her Ais's mother.
Naturally, Riveria was also the one who understood Ais the most, and knew clearly what that girl was carrying.
Therefore, when Ais returned to the Familia with a man a year ago, Riveria was the most surprised. At the same time, she kept a close eye on Leo throughout the year, wanting to know why this boy had impressed the doll girl.
"Judging from your appearance, you must have already received Blessing of the Gods from Loki, right?"
Finn spoke up at the opportune moment, asking with a smile.
What are your plans next?
As the leader of his clan, Finn has a duty to know the whereabouts of every member.
He also paid some attention to Leo. Firstly, Leo was brought back by Ais, which surprised him at the time. Secondly, he had been investigating Leo for a year, but found nothing, which made him think a lot.
The main reason for having the other person serve as a trainee member for a year was to observe them and see if this suspicious human had come to the Loki Familia for some ulterior motive.
As a result, after a year of observation, both Loki and Finn concluded that the other party probably didn't have any ulterior motives; they were just a bit mysterious about their origins.
Finn and Loki were quite confident about this.
Needless to say, Finn, as the leader of the Familia, was hailed as the hope and hero of the Prum. He believed that with his discerning eye, he could not possibly fail to see through a person's true nature over a year, which is why he made the decision to officially let Leo join the Familia.
Loki, needless to say, as a god, cannot lie to the people of the Lower World in front of her; any lie will be exposed. Under such circumstances, after a year of getting along, if she still cannot confirm whether Leo has ulterior motives, then she might as well give up on the Lower World and return to the Heaven.
Since the Chief God and leader of the clan have confirmed that Leo is alright, the matter can basically be settled.
Thus, Leo was able to officially Loki Familia and receive Blessing of the Gods.
As for the mystery surrounding his origins, as Loki said, it's nothing at all.
Among the Loki Familia, there are countless people with unspeakable pasts and origins, and there are at least a considerable number, including Ais, who has a background that she cannot explain to outsiders. So what is Leo compared to them?
Loki, Finn, and the other three leaders are not the type to pry into other people's privacy.
Therefore, as long as it is confirmed that Leo is not someone with ulterior motives and genuinely wants to join this clan and become a member of this big family, that is enough for them.
To be honest, it was this attitude that gave Leo a lot of comfort, and gradually made him feel an inseparable sense of belonging to this family over the course of the year.
He was quite grateful to Finn and the others for accepting him, who was homeless and didn't know where to go, and for giving him a place to stay in this world.
He was just a person of unknown origin, with nothing special about him. For someone like him to be able to join Loki Familia, one of the two kings of Orario, was simply a stroke of good fortune.
If it weren't for Ais vouching for him, Leo was certain that he would never have been able to join this large kin.
At this moment, when faced with the question from the clan leader, Leo didn't hesitate and directly revealed his pre-existing plan.
"I want to go to the Dungeon."
That's it.
Having finally received the Blessing of the Gods, one should naturally head to the Dungeon as soon as possible to fight the monsters that exist there, strive to improve one's stats, and become stronger.
For a year now, watching the powerful adventurers in the Familia display their superhuman strength every now and then, Leo had long harbored a deep longing and was incredibly envious.
Although he had never fought anyone before, let alone a monster, Leo felt only anticipation, not fear.
Especially after acquiring magic, he is now really eager to see what his magic will look like when he uses it.
" Dungeon?"
Finn was not surprised by Leo's words.
Anyone who comes to this Labyrinth City, chooses to become an adventurer, and receives the Blessing of the Gods, has no desire not to go to the Dungeon.
In that underground world, so different from the surface, there are lush and unprecedented flowers and plants, as well as mineral resources that can only be collected there. Valuable things that are worth a fortune on the surface are everywhere there. Even monsters that threaten lives can produce Magic Stone and drop items, attracting countless people to explore.
Wealth, fame, glory, treasure—all that people desire exists in that world. Driven by this, those possessed by desire become deeply fascinated by it. Even the gods, who pursue entertainment, gather here, making it even known as the center of the world.
Many people's ideas and the stories they sparked were born here. Some became nothing but dust, gaining nothing, while others achieved great success, left their mark on history, and became great heroes admired and revered by countless people.
The Loki Familia is a clan whose primary purpose is to explore Dungeon. Its members are all adventurers, and they are well aware of the allure of that underground world.
However, they also knew that if they rushed into that world without any preparation, it would only lead to tragedy.
"I think you should be more cautious; there's no need to rush."
Riveria spoke first.
She looked at Leo with utmost seriousness, offering earnest advice.
"You've only just gained ability points, and you're not much stronger than an ordinary person. It would be very dangerous for you to enter the Dungeon like this."
The clan hasn't had a new Lv.1 member for a long time. The lowest-ranking member is now Lv.2. They won't worry too much about Riveria and the others entering the Dungeon, as long as they don't act recklessly or do things beyond their capabilities. They usually won't stop them.
After reaching Lv.2, anyone can be called an advanced adventurer. Those who can become advanced adventurers know what it means to act within their capabilities, and their understanding of Dungeon is no longer lacking. They know very well what they should and should not do.
But at Lv.1, they have to worry about things a bit more.
After all, Leo had never been to the Dungeon and knew very little about it, so there was always the possibility of something going wrong.
That's exactly what Riveria was worried about.
"I understand." Leo knew what Riveria meant and said, "In the past year, I have learned a lot about the Dungeon through the elders of my clan and the books in the library. I'm not completely ignorant about it."
"I know I'm still very weak, so I don't plan to go deep into the area; I'll just stay on the first few floors."
"I wouldn't say I'm fully prepared, but if I only operate on the first few floors, I shouldn't encounter any insurmountable dangers."
He wanted to become stronger, but not to die, so he was quite cautious.
The three leaders relaxed considerably upon hearing his words.
"Well, if it's just the first few floors, there's really no need to worry too much." Gareth glanced at Leo and said, "It might seem a bit spineless, but you only have one life. It's always good to be cautious. It's not too late to take risks after you've become stronger."
Clearly, Gareth is different from Riveria; she prefers to let the children explore freely and boldly.
Of course, the premise is that you don't act recklessly or court death; that's not called recklessness, that's called stupidity.
"Otherwise, how about I send someone with you?" Riveria, being more concerned, suggested with her beautiful brows furrowed. "It's always safer to have a senior member of your clan accompany you, just like when Ais was at level 1."
The person who accompanied Ais to the Dungeon at that time was none other than Riveria.
Back in the day, that blonde, golden-eyed girl certainly caused quite a bit of trouble in the Dungeon.
If it weren't for her being there, Ais wouldn't have had enough lives to survive there.
Riveria couldn't rest easy thinking about it.
Leo didn't want it to be like this.
"Having a senior member of the clan accompany you would certainly be reassuring," Leo said with a smile, then quickly added, "But needing a senior adventurer to accompany you just for the first few floors seems like overkill."
"Although I'm a newcomer and don't really have the right to say such things, now that I've joined this clan, I can't let people say that I'm too scared to go to the Dungeon alone and need a babysitter, can I?"
"Too many people are paying attention to the Loki Familia's movements, and rumors can easily spread, so please allow me to decline and go check out the Dungeon."
This is also Leo's true thought.
He genuinely felt that it was unnecessary to have a senior member of his clan escort him, as he was only going to browse the first few floors.
Moreover, the Loki Familia is a large and powerful family with a well-known reputation. If he acts alone, he might not attract too much attention, but if he is accompanied by a senior member of the family, he will instantly become the center of attention.
When he was still weak, Leo didn't want to stand out too much.
Loki already said that Orario has never been a peaceful place. Loki Familia means getting involved with many things. If you are too conspicuous and don't have the ability to protect yourself, you will only become a weapon used by opposing factions to attack your Familia.
Leo didn't want to become a weakness of his clan.
At the very least, when he was still weak and uncertain about how high he could go in the future, he just wanted to keep a low profile.
Riveria and Gareth exchanged a glance and fell silent.
Finn looked at Leo and, seeing his clear eyes, immediately smiled.
"That's good," Finn said. "Now that you have an idea, go ahead and give it a try."
"Remember, your own safety should always be the top priority."
Leo solemnly agreed to Finn's instructions.
"I'll be careful."