Grow Up Quickly

The news of Leo's upgrade was like a large stone thrown into a long-calm pond; although the initial splash wasn't large, the ripples were already spreading.

Currently, this news is only known to members of the Loki Familia, but it is believed that it will soon cause a sensation throughout Orario, and even the entire Lower World.

Ais's achievement of reaching Lv.2 in a year caused a sensation in the Lower World, and Leo's achievement of less than a month was equally remarkable.

Anyway, Loki is already preparing to report to the guild today. He believes that the news that Leo has reached Lv.2 in less than a month will definitely shake up the entire guild today, and then he just has to wait for the guild to announce it.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with the current Leo.

Even after reaching Lv.2, he remained the same as before, diligently preparing to conquer the Dungeon.

Therefore, after parting ways with Ais, he went straight back to his room, gathered his equipment, and left the base camp together with Lefiya after she came out, leaving the members of the kinship who witnessed this scene looking at each other in bewilderment.

"He just leveled up yesterday, isn't he planning to rest today?"

"Isn't that a bit too diligent?"

"I feel so bad about doing anything to him."

"Talented and so hardworking, she's practically a second Miss Ais!"

The members of the clan discussed this privately, to the point that some of those who had initially harbored resentment towards Leo began to admire him.

This included Lefiya Viridis, whose expression became very complicated as she watched Leo and Lefiya leave together.

"Wow, the newcomer is working so hard, I feel embarrassed to continue relaxing at home."

Even Tiona sighed, causing Tione, who was standing to the side, to purse her lips.

But to be honest, seeing Leo level up in less than a month and still diligently conquering Dungeon without a trace of pride or smugness, even the Loki Familia members, who had already calmed down, were somewhat spurred on.

Before long, people began to emerge from the main camp at the entrance of the Twilight Manor. Some were fully armed, while others left in groups.

They all left in the same direction, heading towards the Babel Tower, or rather, the Dungeon.

Tiona and Tione also left the base camp silently and headed quietly to the Dungeon.

Lefiya Viridis suddenly walked into the library of the Familia headquarters, where she began to browse through various books related to magic and started studying very seriously.

As for Ais, she unusually didn't go to the Dungeon, but instead hid in her room.

"Face yourself squarely, and pursue what lies hidden deep within your heart."

The blonde, golden-eyed girl silently recited these words in her heart, lying on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

Loki and the others naturally noticed this situation.

"Sure enough, they've all been provoked."

"It's impossible not to be motivated, right? Newcomers are growing at such a fast pace; if we don't work harder, we'll be overtaken."

"It's been a long time since I've felt this tension. Even Tiona and Tione must be feeling the pressure, right?"

In the office, Finn, Riveria, and Gareth exchanged smiles and said the same thing to each other, as if they had expected this outcome.

Loki, who hadn't been here long, appeared early in the morning, sitting at his desk and chuckling.

"As long as that kid's growth rate doesn't slow down, it shouldn't be long before he catches up with those girls, right?" Loki teased the three children he initially took in, adding with amusement, "Maybe even the three of you will be caught up by that kid."

Upon hearing this, the three clan leaders all gave a wry smile.

"That kid has a long way to go to catch up with us."

Gareth gave a soft snort.

"He's only level 2 yet, it's too early to say that."

Riveria didn't seem to mind, behaving with elegance and composure.

"If he really manages to catch up, I can breathe a little easier; at least my clan will have one more Lv.6."

That would relieve a lot of our stress.

Finn just smiled calmly, completely unconcerned.

"You three are really taking it easy," Loki said, somewhat bored, seeing that they weren't falling for his trick. "Be careful you don't actually lose your seniority; that would be a real mess."

Upon hearing this, Finn and his two companions exchanged glances and gave each other wry smiles.

It is precisely because they are veterans and have a more open-minded perspective than younger people that they can maintain a calm and composed demeanor.

It would be a lie to say there was no pressure, after all, the three of them had been stuck at level 6 for many years, and had yet to encounter the opportunity to take the final step.

As for their basic abilities, Finn, Riveria, and even Gareth, they had all reached the point where they couldn't be improved any further. Even after going on many expeditions and defeating countless monsters, they still hadn't accumulated enough experience to Level Ascension.

Now, every time they return from an expedition, even if their ability values are updated, their basic abilities don't improve much. At most, they might increase their proficiency in a certain ability by one or two points, and sometimes they might not even increase it by one or two points at all, showing absolutely no improvement.

At first, they were anxious, but over time, they all got used to it, calmed down, and stopped being so impatient.

Watching the young members of the familia strive to catch up, especially Ais, Tiona, Tione, Bete Loga, and Lefiya Viridis, who were growing at an astonishing speed, and who were now either Level 5 adventurers or promising successors to their familia, Finn and his companions felt more gratified and happy.

Therefore, when they saw Leo, this unprecedented and special being, gradually emerge, Finn and his two companions were able to treat him with a normal attitude, unlike the others who were so deeply moved.

It must be said that this kind of temperament alone is something that the chosen ones in the clan cannot compare to.

A veteran is a veteran after all, not so easy to win over. Loki was just teasing her and having some fun. In fact, she had more confidence in Finn and the other two than in anyone else.

There was no other way; these three were the first family members she encountered after Lower World, and they were truly the founding ancestors of her clan.

In the beginning, the entire Loki Familia consisted of only four people. They started from outside Orario and then came to the center of this world. From the very bottom where they couldn't even stand firm, they challenged the more powerful Familias above them, experiencing adventure after adventure, crisis after crisis, and even unforgettable sacrifices, before finally reaching their current height.

It can be said that this clan's rise from humble beginnings to become one of the strongest clans in the city is inseparable from the efforts of the four people present.

The four of them are the cornerstone of this clan, the pillars that absolutely cannot fall.

For some reason, the four of them suddenly remembered all the things that had happened in the past.

"----I kind of miss the old days."

"Yes, back then, there were only four of us in this clan."

"Sometimes I really envy those young people; they haven't experienced the hardships of our time."

Finn, Riveria, and Gareth all expressed their feelings in succession.

Loki remained silent, then pulled out a bottle of liquor from somewhere and began chugging it down, shaking it as he did so.

She remembered the hardships this clan had endured along the way, and the children who had already sacrificed their lives.

Keep in mind that when they swore their oath, Orario was far from being as peaceful as it is now.

Back then, adventurers faced not only monsters in Dungeon, but also each other.

At that time, Orario was in a period of turmoil, even a dark period, filled with conflict and bloodshed.

Their initial suffering was like two heavy mountains, two great clans that ruled over all of Orario and even the entire Lower World, suffocating all people and gods.

Standing atop the absolute peak, they looked down upon everyone. To climb higher, the Loki Familia could only constantly challenge these two unshakeable mountains, getting injured and defeated time and time again. They could only heal their wounds and continue the challenge, or they would have to slink away and settle for mediocrity.

This was something that Loki, Finn, Riveria, and Gareth could not accept, so even though they were covered in wounds, they still had to challenge and shake those two mountains.

Later, those two mountains sacrificed themselves for the common aspirations of the people Lower World. The Loki Familia and Freya Familia finally seized the opportunity to rise powerfully and reach the top of Orario. However, because of the disappearance of those two mountains, many insects that had been suppressed and dared not show their faces began to crawl out of the ground one after another, grinning as they pounced out from the shadows, causing chaos and evil everywhere, resulting in the deaths of countless innocent people.

That period can be described as Orario's Dark Period. As the kings who had already reached the top in the city, the Loki Familia not only had an obligation to face the situation, but also had sufficient reason to be targeted.

As a result, some people became scarred, and some even sacrificed their lives.

They lost many comrades and made numerous sacrifices to finally get to where they are today.

Now, peace has been restored to Orario as a whole, but who knows how long this peace will last?

The Loki Familia and the Freya Familia are known as the two kings of Orario, but both Loki and the other goddess are well aware that they are far inferior to those two once-powerful mountains that ruled the city.

Currently, the highest-ranking Loki Familia are Finn and his two companions, all at Lv.6. In the Freya Familia, the highest-ranking member is Lv.7, and there is only one of them.

Lv.7 is currently the strongest Orario character, and there is only one.

Even excluding Orario, the highest level is still Lv.7, and there are only two of them.

Those two mountains that once reigned Orario had one with a level 8 and the other with a level 9.

Even they have fallen, so how long can the Loki Familia, the so-called strongest familia in the city without even a single Level 7 member, hold out?

Loki had a lot of confidence in Finn his companions, but even she couldn't be sure if they would eventually catch up with the two mountains.

Ais does have hope, but the darkness lurking deep within that child is too intense. They don't know when she might harm herself, or even kill herself, which worries Loki and the others greatly.

Now, in Leo, Loki sees the possibility of truly catching up with those who have passed away.

"Grow up quickly, kid!"

As Loki drank his wine, he gazed out the window, murmuring to himself as if he could see the figure walking towards the chalk tower.

"While there's still time and opportunity, grow as fast as you can."

Only in this way can they become the hope of this clan, and even the hope of the entire Lower World.

Central Plaza in front of the Babel Tower.

When Leo led Lefiya here with ease, Lefiya, who had been excitedly discussing his level-up the whole way, finally asked a question.

"Are we going to the 12th Floor again today, Mr. Leo?"

Lefiya looked at Leo walking ahead, a look of adoration she herself didn't even realize appeared in her eyes.

She truly hadn't expected that her teammate, with whom she had spent the past two weeks working day and night, would quietly accomplish such a significant feat.

In less than a month, she leveled up from Lv.1 to Lv.2, which was quite an achievement for Lefiya, who was still only Lv.2.

It's incredible.

At first, she didn't want to believe it, but the evidence was overwhelming. Lefiya had no choice but to believe it, and could only shout "666" wildly behind Leo's back.

"Let's go to the 12th Floor first." Leo, oblivious to the girl's adoring gaze behind him, said without turning around, "I need to check my upgraded strength before considering anything else."

"Okay." Lefiya nodded obediently and smiled, "With Mr. Leo's current strength, dealing with the monsters on the 12th Floor is more than enough."

Even before the upgrade, let alone now, Leo was doing quite well on the 12th Floor.

The strategy for the 12th Floor is no challenge for Leo at all; it wasn't difficult before, and it's even less so now.

Leo smiled and was about to reply to Lefiya when he suddenly felt someone watching him.

He paused slightly, raised his head, and glanced at the top of the Babel Tower.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing that Leo had stopped, Lefiya asked in confusion.

"It's nothing." Leo paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Let's go."

The two entered the Babel Tower and went into the Dungeon.

Above the Babel Tower, in a luxurious room, stood a graceful and beautiful figure, looking down at the Central Plaza through a huge floor-to-ceiling window.

"----That's quite perceptive."

The person in the figure smiled in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, exuding an irresistible charm that was both exasperating and suffocating.