A City in Turmoil
This day was destined to be bustling with activity throughout the city.
Leo has advanced to Lv.5 and become a Level 1 adventurer.
Ais has advanced to Lv.6, becoming the seventh top-tier player, second only to the "strongest".
The entire Loki Clan headquarters was filled with news of these two events, with everyone from high-ranking officials to lower-ranking staff discussing the topic enthusiastically.
Whether it's Ais's ascension to Lv.6, becoming the first Lv.6 after the three giants, or Leo's incredible rise to become the fifth Lv.5 outside of the Familia's executives in a short period of time, both are worthy of being recorded by the entire Familia.
This is a different concept from when Leo leveled up to Lv.4.
To put it bluntly, given the size of the Loki Familia, the appearance of a Level 4 is not a big deal. The reason why it caused such a great deal of discussion in the past was not mainly because Leo had advanced to Level 4, but because of his incredible growth rate.
If we ignore the incredible growth rate, simply gaining a Lv.4 is nothing to talk about for the Loki Familia, the strongest faction in the city.
However, Lv.5 and Lv.6 are different.
These are top-tier adventurers who would rank among the very best in the entire Loki Familia and even in the entire Orario. The appearance of just one would be enough to completely change the strength and status of an entire Familia, let alone two appearing at once.
The upgrades Ais and Leo have an extraordinary significance. Ais is the first person to reach Lv.6 after the three clan leaders, and Rio is the eighth Level 1 adventurer in the entire clan. This is a major change that will be significant at any time.
Loki announced that day that all members of the entire clan would have a day off, would not need to do any work, and could celebrate as they pleased.
The food prepared in the dining hall that day was exceptionally plentiful. Loki ordered the entire Familia to be present to celebrate with Leo and Ais, including Finn, Riveria Ljos Alf, and Gareth, who were usually busy.
The group members rushed to offer their blessings and spared no praise, constantly extolling Leo and Ais's great achievements. Even after the two of them fled due to the overwhelming enthusiasm, the group members continued to exaggerate in their excited and passionate words, almost elevating Leo and Ais to godhood.
When they mentioned Ais's name, they were filled with the same admiration and pride as before. But when they mentioned Leo's name, it was no longer just simple amazement and envy, but rather a sense of looking up to him, admiration, and awe.
After Leo became a Level 5, everyone finally realized that he was no longer on the same level as them, but was an extraordinary being on par with the revered figures in the Familia.
Even more so, given Leo's incredible growth rate, he may continue to climb until he truly reaches the top.
Most people now only have expectations for this, and the sense of urgency they once felt has faded.
All they wanted to know was whether Leo could reach Lv.6, or even Lv.7, as quickly as possible.
If Leo can grow to that level, then the Loki Familia will truly be no less capable than the Freya Familia.
Only a few people still feel conflicted about this.
"In the end, we were surpassed."
Raul sighed in frustration, feeling that his seniority was gone and he had lost all face.
"That's way too fast!"
"It's already reached Lv.5 just like that----really----"
Anakitty and Alicia could only manage a wry smile.
The ladder that we had spent years trying to climb had now been taken by someone else in less than three months. It was certainly a blow to our morale.
Even though they had somewhat anticipated this day, when it actually arrived, the core figures of the Second Army, on whom high hopes were placed and who had always taken this as their goal, still felt somewhat uneasy.
"Mr. Leo is truly amazing!"
On the contrary, Lefiya, who had once teamed up with Leo, was genuinely happy for the figure she had once protected.
She had witnessed Leo's growth and efforts firsthand, and therefore only wished Leo well, without any other thoughts.
"I guess we were caught up after all. Even though I was mentally prepared when I came back, I still feel really unwilling to accept it!"
Tiona sighed, her usual vitality completely gone.
"Even Ais is already Lv.6, we've really fallen behind this time."
Tione also crossed her arms, clearly unhappy, feeling she needed comfort from her sweetheart.
"That brat, he actually caught up with us."
Bete Loga's expressions when he heard the news were priceless; they were incredibly varied.
The previous disdain and those repeated "small fry" seemed like a joke at this moment, making Bete Loga so irritable that he didn't even want to attend the celebration. If Loki hadn't repeatedly told everyone to be there or face the consequences (by barging into the bathroom and causing trouble while he was taking a bath), Bete Loga would definitely have left.
With Ais also surpassing him and reaching Lv.6, Bete Loga felt a sense of resentment for the first time.
"Lv.5--------Lv.6----"
As for Lefiya Viridis, she spent the whole day secretly watching Leo and Ais, looking like she had mixed feelings.
The person she admires has become stronger and more outstanding, which makes her happy, but at the same time, she also feels that she is getting further and further away from him and that it is becoming increasingly difficult to catch up.
The fact that her rival (love rival) overtook her at an astonishing speed and quickly caught up with that golden figure also brought a considerable shock to the elven girl.
She finally realized that Leo, who used to be like Ais and could only be saved and protected by Ais, was now able to fight alongside that figure she admired.
This was a scene she had seen countless times in her dreams, something she had always longed for, but Leo had beaten her to it.
"He's already at Lv.5, but I'm still only at Lv.3. The gap is getting bigger and bigger."
Even Lefiya Viridis was starting to feel anxious.
If even Loki Familia reacted this way, then people in the city would certainly react the same way.
When the announcement that Leo and Ais had both leveled up, one becoming Lv.5 and the other Lv.6, appeared on the guild's bulletin board, the scene that had taken place in the Twilight Manor spread throughout the city at lightning speed.
Countless people stood in front of the bulletin board, staring at the two notices in silence. Others came from one end to the other, verifying the authenticity of the news, and then joined the others in shock.
"W-This is already Lv.5?"
"Too fast, far too fast."
"It's not just a matter of speed, it's that we simply can't imagine such a thing happening."
"In just three months, is it really possible for someone to become a Level 1 adventurer?"
"To be precise, it was less than three months—"
"There's absolutely no difference!"
"Even Sword Princess is at Lv.6 now----"
"Two people defeated Udaeus? That floor owner's potential abilities even surpass those of a level 6 player? You must be kidding me."
"The Loki Familia has really stolen the show this time."
Some were shocked, some were jealous, some were unwilling to accept it, some refused to believe it, and many others were filled with emotion, revealing the myriad aspects of life.
Even the gods, who usually enjoyed watching the drama unfold, were somewhat bewildered at this moment.
"That kid's already at Lv.5?"
"Is this some kind of cheating game that's completely unreasonable?"
"To go from having nothing to becoming a first-class adventurer in less than three months—even the heroes of ancient times couldn't have accomplished something like that, could they?"
"A thousand years have passed since the gods Lower World. I thought that the growth rate of [Sword Princess] was the limit of the Lower World, but I underestimated the potential hidden within the children (those from the Lower World)."
"Just the two of them, and they actually managed to defeat Udaeus. I don't believe they don't have some secrets."
"That's what makes the Lower World so interesting."
The gods talked amongst themselves, becoming more and more excited as they talked.
In the end, as the conversation went on, somehow they all ended up saying the same thing.
"I really envy that bastard Loki!"
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That's how it is.
The emergence of a new Lv.5 and Lv.6 member in the Loki Familia undoubtedly greatly increased the reputation and strength of the Loki Familia, making Loki the envy of countless gods.
"I wonder what their reaction will be when they find out about this."
Some (gods) looked towards the south of the city, imagining the Chief God of another powerful faction in the city, revealing expressions of schadenfreude or anticipation.
Unfortunately, Freya Familia did not react in any way, which disappointed many people and gods.
"Doesn't that person care at all that the Loki Familia has become stronger?"
"Is this the composure of possessing the only Lv.7 in the city?"
"I think this is very much like that person's style; that person never cares whether they will be caught up."
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"It seems like it's been a long time since I've seen her, hasn't it? Where has she been lately? What has she been up to?"
Various opinions and reactions subsequently appeared in every corner of the city, making the entire city so lively that it was almost unsettling.
"Ever since Leo Eligos started to emerge, Orario has become more and more lively."
Countless people and gods think this way and find pleasure in it.
Under these circumstances, Leo, as the person involved, also felt obvious changes around his body.
"Mr. Leo."
"Hello, Mr. Leo."
"Hello, Mr. Leo."
As Leo walked down the tower's corridor, he was greeted respectfully by many of his fellow members, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Hello.
He could only manage a curt reply before quickening his pace, escaping the crowd, and arriving at a relatively quiet corner.
"I am Leo."
Not long after, Leo knocked on the door of a room in front of him.
"Come in."
Finn's voice soon came from inside.
This is Finn's office.