While the conversation among the gods and adventurers continued, the Amazons of Telskyura didn't neglect their formalities.
A few of them stepped forward to apply for entry permits from the dock's management staff, casually handing over the required documentation while the rest kept their sharp eyes on Leon.
Just as the tension seemed to ease slightly, Argana—who had been standing quietly behind Kali—could no longer restrain herself. Her wild, crimson eyes locked onto Leon as she took a bold step forward.
"Leon, I like you. Become my man." She declared without a hint of embarrassment, her voice ringing through the harbor with unshakable confidence.
Leon didn't hesitate in the slightest.
"I refuse." He replied bluntly, his tone calm but firm, eyes cool as they met hers.
But Argana was not deterred. If anything, she grinned wider, her expression becoming even more unrestrained and feral.
"You can't just refuse me! I've already set my sights on you. No matter what it takes, I'll make you mine—and we'll raise a powerful next generation together!" She shouted, passion blazing in her voice.
Her wild declaration stirred the air, drawing stares from nearby merchants and dock workers alike.
"You bastard, Argana!!!"
Tione's voice erupted with fury as she exploded into motion. That woman had the nerve to say that in front of her—again! Once on the deck of the ship was already too much. But now, here on the dock, with no shame at all?
Provocation beyond forgiveness.
Without waiting for anyone to stop her, not even Leon, Tione launched herself straight at Argana.
Argana welcomed the challenge with a laugh and lunged forward. The two women collided in a blur of speed and strength, fists clashing as their raw power made the dock tremble.
The air instantly grew heavy with hostility.
As if pulled by an unseen thread, both sides sprang into action. In the blink of an eye, the dock exploded into chaos as members of the Loki Familia and Kali Familia clashed.
"Wait—huh?! How did it come to this?!" Loki muttered, half-stunned and half-exasperated as she watched her children leap into battle.
Riveria and Lefiya, who hadn't joined the fray, both turned toward Leon with the same exasperated expression.
The culprit was obvious.
Leon scratched his cheek awkwardly, a helpless smile forming on his lips. "Ahaha…"
He had tried so hard to stop things from escalating on the ship, and yet somehow, here they were again—only this time, worse.
The clash quickly turned serious. Both familias had sent their elite adventurers. Kali Familia's ranks were composed mostly of Level 3s and 4s, with Argana and Bache, both seasoned Level 6s, leading the charge. They were seasoned warriors honed in the bloody arenas of Telskyura.
But Loki Familia was hardly lacking in strength.
With Ais, Tione, and Tiona all at Level 6, and with Anakitty and Alicia recently promoted to Level 5, the difference in overall power quickly became clear.
Even though Loki Familia's remaining members were mostly Level 2s and 3s, the presence of those high-level elites was more than enough to dominate the battle.
Under the coordinated efforts of Ais, Anakitty, and Alicia, the lesser Amazons were swiftly overwhelmed. They were taken down one by one, though with restrained force. Clearly, no one wanted a real war—this was more of a power display, a chaotic skirmish rather than a death match.
Once the minor scuffles died down, the dock was left with two main fights still raging:
Argana versus Tione.
Bache versus Tiona.
Unlike in the original story, this version of the sisters had already undergone tremendous growth. They had both leveled up before the recent expedition and gained real combat experience from facing a clone of the Corrupted spirit. Thanks to Leon's training, their battle instincts had sharpened significantly.
While Argana and Bache were fierce warriors raised in Telskyura's brutal arenas, their techniques couldn't quite overwhelm the newly ascended and battle-hardened Tione and Tiona.
The result?
A draw. A tense, hard-fought, mutual deadlock.
The watching gods, Loki and Kali, exchanged glances—Loki's amused, Kali's unreadable expression beneath her mask.
A moment later, both goddesses raised their hands simultaneously.
"Tione, Tiona—enough!!"
"Argana, Bache, stand down!"
The weight in their voices was unmistakable. Even in the chaos, their commands cut through the noise like blades.
The combatants froze. Tione and Tiona immediately disengaged and returned to Loki's side, bloodied but unbowed.
On the other side, Argana and Bache obeyed Kali's command, retreating with equally fierce expressions.
Though the skirmish hadn't been fatal, none of them had held back. Wounds covered all four fighters, signs of the intensity they'd unleashed.
Seeing this, Leon sighed and stepped forward. With a wave of his hand, he used the Gate of Heaven. A divine glow bathed the injured Loki Familia members, and in just a few seconds, their wounds closed and their strength returned.
Kali Familia watched in silent awe.
"That power... I care about you even more now, Leon." Argana announced with renewed vigor.
Her voice was wild with admiration and obsession. "I will make you my man!"
Leon twitched visibly. "...Seriously?"
"You crazy woman!!" Tione erupted again, her teeth grinding furiously.
"Aahaha~ Leon is really popular today," Tiona added with a carefree laugh, only to freeze as Tione gave her a death glare.
"...I mean, yeah! How dare she! We're with you, Tione!"
Loki stepped between them, patting Tione's shoulder. "Alright, alright. Cool your head, Tione. There's no way that kid Leon's getting stolen from us."
"It's not that." Tione muttered, voice tight.
"I just don't want her of all people going after him. Anyone else, fine—but not that woman."
Tione's glare toward Argana remained sharp enough to cut steel.
Loki sighed and turned her attention back to Kali.
"Listen, little miss war goddess. I don't know why you suddenly decided to show up here, but I'll give you a warning—keep your brats out of our way. You've seen what happens when they cross paths with Tione. If this keeps up, we might not be able to hold them back next time."
Kali tilted her head slightly, smiling under her mask. "That may be difficult. I can't always control them. If they act on their own, there's little I can do."
"Then good luck with that. I've given you fair warning." Loki said with a shrug, then turned to her group. "Alright, everyone. Let's head back."
The Loki Familia began to move out, leaving the battered dock behind. As they walked away, one final voice rang out behind them.
"Leon!! Wait for me! I'll definitely find a way to take you down!!" Argana shouted.
"..."