Ais Wallenstein

Ais's mother, Aria.

When these words reached the ears of everyone present, they all strained to lift their heads.

"Leo?"

"You----"

Finn, Riveria Ljos Alf, and Gareth were somewhat surprised.

As for Ais, she was stunned, staring blankly at Leo, speechless.

Compared to Finn and the others, Leo seemed increasingly calm, as if what he had just said wasn't a big secret, but something everyone knew—it was all very natural.

Their matter-of-fact manner led Finn and the other two to misunderstand the situation.

"Ais ----?"

Riveria Ljos Alf looked at Ais, her gaze questioning.

Finn and Gareth exchanged a glance, then looked at Ais.

"----I didn't say that."

Ais understood what the three meant and spoke with some complicated feelings.

Leo naturally knew what kind of riddle the three of them were playing.

It's actually quite simple. While others may not know about Ais's unknown past, Finn and the others know it all too well.

It was these three, along with Loki, who brought Ais to this Familia and took in this orphaned girl.

Therefore, Ais's identity and origins are a mystery to others, but something that Finn and the others know the whole story about.

Naturally, Finn and his companions also knew that Ais had always been reluctant to reveal her true origins to others. Therefore, in the entire Loki Familia, and even in the entire Lower World, only four people knew Ais's true origins.

Those were Loki, Finn, Riveria Ljos Alf, and Gareth.

But now, Leo has revealed Ais's identity, or rather, called out the name of Ais's mother, which makes the three of them wonder if Ais has already told Leo about her background.

The relationship between Leo and Ais doesn't seem too difficult to understand.

Although the two had only spent a year together, far less than the time that the other members of the familia had spent with Ais, the length of time spent together doesn't mean anything.

Even a fool would realize by now that the relationship between Leo and Ais is much closer than that of ordinary members of the same clan, especially after Leo's strength increased. The two are now basically always acting together, giving off a feeling of a divine couple. Even those members who used to dislike Leo are now speechless.

After all, the reason they disliked Leo before was because they felt that this newcomer was too arrogant and didn't know his own limitations. He hadn't even received any Falna yet, and he wasn't even an adventurer, but he spent every day with the Princess of the clan. It was like a toad trying to eat swan meat.

Bete Loga is a prime example. He particularly dislikes Leo, who is always hanging around Ais. He thinks this nobody has no self-awareness and even suspects that Leo is trying to curry favor with Ais and live off her. Therefore, he has never given Leo a kind look.

Of course, this grumpy werewolf probably doesn't give anyone a friendly look, but Leo is definitely one of the least liked by him.

Only now, after Leo has reached Lv.5 and become a first-class adventurer, possessing strength comparable to Ais, have these voices slowly faded away.

With Leo's current reputation and potential, no one will say he is unworthy of the famous [Sword Princess] anymore.

Finn and his two companions had been observing the growth of the Rolling Clan members, and naturally they were well aware of the situation between Leo and Ais.

The three even felt that this might not be a bad thing, as letting the Doll Princess, who was immersed in hatred, experience what love is would be beneficial to Ais's growth.

Based on this, the three of them never objected to Leo and Ais being together. Even when a certain Chief God got extremely jealous and wanted to interfere, they managed to stop him in every way possible. Otherwise, given her doting affection for Ais, it would be a miracle if Leo could even get within three meters of Ais.

Under such circumstances, the three of them felt that if the object of their affections were Leo, perhaps Ais would actually be willing to open up to him.

Unfortunately, they were wrong.

"This wasn't Ais told me; I guessed it myself."

Leo said so.

"You guessed it?"

Finn and his two companions were even more astonished.

"You don't think I don't know where the name 'Aria' comes from, do you?"

Leo chuckled.

Aria, this name isn't actually that unfamiliar; in fact, for some people, it's quite well-known.

As mentioned earlier, in ancient times before the gods descended to the Lower World, the celestial spirits, who were both avatars and favorites of the gods, assisted various heroes, giving the Lower World the ability to fight against monsters.

Among them was a fairy spirit who had once assisted a very famous hero.

That hero was named Albert, and he was a man who, along with many ambitious companions including the elven royalty, dwarves, orcs, Prum, and Amazons, fought against the monsters that ravaged the Lower World and accomplished many great feats.

He is a particularly famous figure among many renowned heroes, and is known as a great hero, a great warrior, and a great swordsman.

In some heroic epics, Albert is even considered one of the origins of adventurers.

This is likely because, during his lifetime, he led a group of people known as "mercenaries" in ancient times to explore the Dungeon together.

In other words, mercenaries were the earliest adventurers and the earliest Dungeon explorers.

As the leader of these mercenaries, Albert was also known as the King of Mercenaries, or the King of Adventurers.

In some books, this great hero is also written as Albert, Eusebius, the Sword Overlord, and so on, having various different titles.

But no matter which story it is, there will always be a fairy spirit by the side of this great hero.

She is the Great Fairy who controls the element of wind— Aria.

Anyone who knows these stories will immediately think of this Great Fairy upon hearing this name, right?

Leo looked at Ais and said this.

"The Great Fairy who controls the element of wind, yet a group of strange people call Ais by her full name. Isn't that intriguing?"

Most importantly, back in Rivira Town on the 18th Floor, at the beginning, Revis didn't call Ais by that name.

Until Ais used her most overpowered magic—[Ariel].

"The fact that a strange person mistook Ais for the Great Fairy Aria after she used magic is enough to say a lot."

Leo's calm voice echoed in the office.

"Especially since Ais's magic has always been considered an extremely overpowered force, it makes her even more suspicious."

A super short incantation spell that grants a boost enough to allow someone to challenge stronger opponents—such powerful magic is something even elves, a race born with magical abilities, would likely not possess.

However, if this magic originates from a celestial being capable of performing miracles, much like the gods, then it would be understandable.

Leo was telling everyone that this was why he guessed Ais was the daughter of the Great Fairy Aria.

Only----

"----Just because of this, you're guessing that Ais is a fairy descendant? Isn't that a bit too bold?"

Riveria Ljos Alf was silent for a long time before saying these words.

Although Leo's guess is reasonable and well-founded, who is the Great Fairy Aria?

Those were figures who existed even before the gods descended to the Lower World.

When did the gods descend to the Lower World?

That happened a thousand years ago!

In other words, the era when the Great Fairy Aria was active in the world must have been at least a thousand years ago.

Although immortals are said to be incarnations of gods, they are not immortal; rather, they are long-lived beings like spirits.

Immortal spirits have long lifespans, but at most they can only live for a few centuries, or several hundred years. It is very difficult for them to live for a thousand years.

Moreover, as an incarnation of the gods, the celestial spirits, like the gods themselves, are incapable of having offspring.

This is common knowledge that everyone knows.

So, how dare Leo guess that Ais is the daughter of the Great Fairy Aria under such circumstances?

This is no longer a bold guess, but a joke that will definitely make people laugh if you say it.

But this joke, ironically, is actually true.

"Fairy spirits are a race that excels at miracles. Even if they cannot reproduce, it doesn't mean they can't pass on their lineage in other ways."

Leo persisted in sticking to his own version of events.

He wasn't just saying things randomly.

In many legends and anecdotes, immortals are often able to do many incredible things, such as transforming themselves into divine weapons, recognizing heroes as their masters and helping them to kill powerful enemies, and turning their own blood or limbs into elixirs to save lives. Among these are examples of creating new life through the power of miracles, which involve the forbidden realm of divine creation of life.

The original work has not yet revealed how the Great Fairy Aria gave birth to Ais, but it is certain that Ais possesses fairy blood.

She inherited the wind from the Great Fairy Aria and the power of her mother, which is why she was mistaken for Aria by Revis after using magic.

"If that's not enough to explain things, then I've found another suspicious point."

Leo looked at everyone present, paused for a moment on Ais, and then spoke calmly.

In some stories, the great hero Albert, who received assistance from the Great Fairy Aria, was also known as "Waldstein."

"Waldstein the Mercenary King," this is another name for the great hero Albert.

Ais's full name is Ais Wallenstein.

Waldstein ----Wallenstein----

This is so obvious it couldn't be more obvious.

"I guess Ais's father must be this great hero Albert?"

Leo never fails to make a statement that shocks people.

"Although we don't know exactly how the great hero and the Great Fairy from a thousand years ago could have given birth to such a daughter and left her in the world a thousand years later, all signs indicate that Ais had a very close relationship with these two."

If someone is unfamiliar with the original work, it would be difficult for them to make this connection.

Leo knows the answer first and then works backward to deduce the process, which makes things much easier for him.

Sometimes, people can't guess the answer to a riddle not because they lack the ability, but because they can't make the connection.

Once you know the answer, you can work backward from the mystery and find that the solution is actually simpler than you can imagine.

Ais is the daughter of the great hero Albert and the Great Fairy Aria, a descendant of a great man from a thousand years ago.

As for why she was born and why she came to this era, readers familiar with the original work have made various speculations, including but not limited to time travel, being frozen or sealed, etc., but the original work has never made it clear.

Leo didn't dwell on these things; he just wanted to make bold guesses.

The process is not important, as long as the logic is self-consistent.

"That's why I said 'she' has a close connection with the fairies." Leo's gaze slowly swept over everyone present as he said, "'She' craves Ais, craves Ais's mother, or rather, craves the blood and power of the fairies. This undoubtedly shows that 'she' is not unrelated to the fairies."

"When Ais first saw the Jewel Fetus, her reaction was also strange, as if she had some kind of resonance with it, or some kind of instinctive repulsion."

"This Jewel Fetus was conceived by 'her,' and could be 'her' tentacle, or even 'her' clone."

Every word Leo uttered pushed "her" identity closer to that of a "fairy spirit".

Since I can't say it outright, surely it's okay if I hint at it repeatedly?

With this in mind, Leo poured out all the clues and known information he had.

"This also explains why 'she' was able to create monsters. Only a fairy-like being, capable of triggering miracles, could do such a thing."

If "she" can even create monsters, then it's perfectly normal for a true Great Fairy like Aria to try and create a blood-related daughter for herself, right?

Leo was subtly telling everyone that this was why he had boldly speculated that the infertile Great Fairy might have a daughter.

Whether this is true or not is no longer important.

As long as we know that Ais is indeed the daughter of the Great Fairy Aria, that's enough.

"

After listening to Leo's story, Finn and the others looked at each other, and finally fell into silence and deep thought.

Ais stared at Leo blankly for a while, then lowered her head and said nothing.

Leo could sense that Ais was feeling uneasy at that moment.

The fact that Leo had exposed her long-hidden past left Ais feeling extremely bewildered.

She had to admit, she was a little scared.

She was afraid that Leo would look at her strangely.

This made her too afraid to look at Leo anymore, so she could only lower her head and bury her face completely.

Leo.

Finn rubbed his temples and said something to Leo.

"Keep this a secret for now, understand?"

This statement is tantamount to acknowledging that Leo's earlier remarks were correct.

"Understood, Commander."

Leo Qing is perfectly acceptable.

In a rather awkward atmosphere, the group then changed the subject and chatted about a few other things.

Not long after, Leo and Ais left Fink's office.