Chapter 14: Loki Wants to Escape
Throughout the night, cries of agony mixed with the alluring panting of an elf maiden kept Keyaru awake all night.
Perhaps it was because her dependent junior had joined a new Familia, or perhaps someone reminded Ryuu of that fiery red-haired girl... In any case, the elf was a bit carried away last night!
At dawn, the distant horizon began to pale with the first light, and the morning sun spread across, calming the restless Orario from the previous night. A new day, new hope...
However...
The elf, having just returned from morning training, stretched her long, straight legs and elegantly wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with a gold-edged handkerchief.
After a night had passed, the now-calm elf looked at Keyaru sleeping peacefully and couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.
To be honest, even by the strict standards of elf aesthetics, Keyaru was quite handsome. However, due to malnutrition, the angles of his face hadn't fully developed, and his slender body—compared to normal adventurers—was covered in blue and red bruises...
"Mr. Keyaru...?"
She called softly, but there was no response.
The guilty elf's dejected head seemed to hang even lower...
Because Keyaru had reactivated his Falna at Loki's place and learned about his Skills, Ryuu had been particularly eager to impart some substantial knowledge to him last night!
This led to her not quite controlling her strength...
Gently sitting by Keyaru's bedside, the diligent elf slowly helped Keyaru activate blood circulation and reduce bruising with her hands. Under the careful massage of the elf, who was well-versed in human pressure points, the young man's furrowed brow gradually relaxed...
What Ryuu didn't know was that Keyaru had woken up the moment her smooth, fair hands touched his chest, and he was now caught in a dilemma...
If he woke up now, he was certain he would be severely "educated" by a flustered and angry Ryuu. Tch, the stick warrior sheds tears!
But keeping up this act couldn't go on forever...
One could only say that Miss Ryuu in her transitional phase from the cold Gale to a useless elf was particularly vexing. Perhaps only an ancient geezer's alternate account like Hillsan could keep her in check... Alas!
No choice but to deploy the ultimate move!
Keyaru abruptly rolled over, startling Ryuu. But that wasn't all—in the blue eyes of the green-haired elf, the boy's lips parted slightly as if murmuring in his sleep...
"Loki, there's a snow-white, big-breasted girl here..."
After a moment of silence, under Ryuu's astonished gaze, the window of their room was suddenly pried open by a pair of veiny hands!
Loki, transformed into the mighty Heracles, her eyes bloodshot, climbed through the window with an extremely lecherous grin!
Scrambling in on all fours, her bizarre, rapid movement left Ryuu utterly dumbfounded.
"Where? Where's the snow-white, big-breasted girl?"
Her wolfish eyes swept around the room with fiery intensity, briefly dimming with disappointment before immediately gleaming with renewed excitement.
"Miss Elf, how about a passionate good morning kiss!"
Loki lunged at Ryuu with a pounce that could easily have subdued Lefiya, but...
Thud!
A sharp blow sent Loki tumbling to the floor!
When she scrambled back up, her gaze toward Ryuu was filled with inexplicable terror.
"I get it now!"
"Green-haired elves are bad!"
"Blonde girls are good!"
Ryuu coldly watched Loki draw this conclusion and icily remarked:
"Are you implying something about Lady Riveria, God Loki?"
"Coincidentally, during my morning training today, I saw Lady Riveria wielding Great Spirit while furiously searching for a certain god. As an ordinary elf, I believe it's my duty to provide this information to Lady Riveria!"
Hearing this, the Red-haired Goddess's composed smile instantly froze.
Who? Riveria? Wielding the staff that often beat her up? Searching for her traces on the streets?
Haha... This has to be a joke!
"Aaaaaah!"
"I'm done for! I'm gonna die!"
"Keyaru, wake up now!"
Loki frantically scrambled to Keyaru's bedside, grabbing his shoulders and shaking him desperately!
Finally, the boy opened his eyes, and Loki rejoiced!
"Good, listen to me, Keyaru!"
"As the most talented child in our Familia right now, the usual methods for ordinary Level 1 newcomers don't apply to you. I've decided to take you out of Orario for a few days of training!"
"How about Swordcraft City?"
"Or if that doesn't work, Elven Forest, School District, Magic Kingdom, Far East, Chaos Desert—anywhere! Just not in Orario!"
"I—"
Thud!
While Loki was still planning their itinerary, a small pallum abruptly burst into the room carrying a spear.
The pallum had golden hair, his handsome boyish face now etched with exhaustion. The dark circles under his eyes made this famous Level 6 adventurer of Orario—Finn, leader of the Loki Familia—appear extremely frail!
"Finn!"
"That's our captain for you, finding me so quickly! But could you—"
Looking at his irresponsible Patron God, Finn sighed, his voice filled with weariness:
"Sorry Loki, I can't save you this time either!"
As soon as the words fell, Finn seemed to recall something terrifying and quickly stepped aside.
Thump, thump, thump...
The sound of women's boots on the wooden floor made Loki's heart leap to her throat.
Finally... the elven princess with a face as cold as ice entered the room.
"Lady Riveria!"
The arrival of this elven royalty immediately made Ryuu's expression turn serious.
Riveria glanced at Ryuu and, to express her gratitude, the elf whose beauty rivaled that of a goddess gave a slight bow of apology.
"Thank you for taking care of this troublemaker Loki..."
"And also..."
"Loki!"
"Come before me right now, immediately! Otherwise, your divine wine will be handed over to the underworld god for reincarnation distribution!"
Being intimately familiar with Loki, Riveria naturally knew how to handle this irresponsible Patron God.
Clearly, it was effective. Loki, looking utterly desperate, immediately stood before Riveria as obediently as a new recruit.
Just when Loki thought she might be heading to Heaven to meet the dwarves, the expected violent staff strike from Riveria didn't come. The Red-haired Goddess opened her eyes in confusion:
"Aren't you going to beat me up?"
"You know, when I usually commit such heinous crimes, Mama-san never holds back~"
Suppressing her anger, the hand gripping the Supreme Staff bulged with veins. But to avoid wrongly accusing Loki, Riveria patiently inquired:
"Yesterday, something as major as a God's Return happened..."
"We even had a big battle with the Freya Familia..."
"Until now, Finn, Gareth and I are still completely in the dark about what actually happened yesterday..."
"Loki, I hope you can give us an explanation!"