Chapter 50 – Loki Familia's Expedition Team
"I swear, this time... I'm definitely going to kill those damn creatures."
"Hmph. That's your business. But if you end up causing trouble for the Captain again, I'll be the first to take you down."
"Captain, Captain, Captain~! Your brain is practically hardwired with that name, huh?"
"He's the only one I care about."
"You nympho freak…"
Watching her older sister's eyes practically turn into hearts, Tiona couldn't help but mutter in disbelief.
For someone from the Amazoness tribe—a race of fierce and battle-hardened warrior women—that kind of obsession with a man was basically genetic heresy.
The Amazoness culture was one of strength and combat. When an Amazoness took interest in a man, she didn't waste time with romance or feelings. She would just walk up to him and bluntly ask, "Wanna sleep with me tonight?"
If the guy agreed, great. A passionate night would ensue.
If he refused? Well, chances were he'd be knocked out cold and dragged back to her home anyway.
It was an ancient tradition, really. Back in the old days, Amazonesses would literally kidnap men from other tribes or villages to keep their bloodline going.
That's why Tiona, who rarely showed interest in men, was already considered an oddity by her tribe's standards.
And Tione? Who was head over heels obsessed with just one man to the point of sacrificing everything for him?
She was, without a doubt, an anomaly.
"Tione-san really is... incredibly devoted to the Captain, huh…" murmured Lefiya, watching the display unfold.
"You'd do best not to get involved in that," said Riveria, her gaze fixed ahead.
"Eh? Why not? Is something wrong?"
"It's not about right or wrong," Riveria replied calmly. "Matters of the heart are deeply personal. As outsiders, we shouldn't interfere unless it becomes absolutely necessary."
"Ah… I see, Lady Riveria."
"Good."
Riveria gave a small nod of approval at Lefiya's respectful response.
But deep down, as someone who had stood by Finn Deimne's side for decades, Riveria knew the truth—there was barely any room in Finn's heart for romance.
Beneath his small frame was a towering ambition that far exceeded what most could imagine.
As a Pallum, a race often looked down upon and pushed aside, Finn had come to Orario to carve a new legacy. With his race's pride on his shoulders, he achieved feats that would be remembered in the annals of history. And yet… he still wasn't satisfied.
His goal wasn't just to be strong.
He aimed to surpass the glory of the old legends—Zeus Familia and Hera Familia—and create a brand new epic with Loki Familia at its heart.
He wanted the name "Loki Familia" to echo across the continent—and he wanted his name, as its Captain, to be written into the pages of history.
If that dream came true, then the world would finally recognize that the Pallum race was not extinct. That they, too, deserved a place in this world.
That's why... Riveria knew Tione's feelings might never be returned. Not because they were unworthy—but because Finn's heart was already consumed by a dream far larger than love.
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Suddenly, a deep tremor rippled through the ground.
A thunderous rumble echoed beneath their feet.
"Finn. Something's wrong. I smell blood. A lot of it," growled Bete Loga, his beastman senses picking up the shift before anyone else.
They were in the middle of an expedition, and just like that, the relaxed atmosphere vanished.
Everyone switched into battle mode instantly. Even the tiniest noise or flicker of movement could trigger a deadly response.
They moved carefully, silently, but... no enemies appeared just yet.
Still, no one let their guard down. If anything, the tension only grew.
A distant roar echoed through the dungeon halls.
"The smell is getting thicker. It's coming from the path to the next floor. Something big's going down down there," Bete said, his voice low and tense.
Finn nodded once and stepped to the front of the group, spear in hand.
Then—heavy, pounding footsteps thundered up the passageway.
Moments later, a horde of monsters surged into view, rushing toward them from the tunnel's mouth.
Without hesitation, Finn hurled his spear.
It struck the lead monster dead center, impaling it cleanly. The rest didn't even get the chance to slow down before the rest of the team sprang into action.
Bete, Ais, Tiona, Tione, and the others leapt into the fray.
Ais Wallenstein moved like a golden blur—so fast she almost seemed to vanish between steps. In the blink of an eye, ten monsters had already fallen to her blade.
"Ais! Back me up!" shouted Bete.
"Ariel!"
Wind magic surged around Ais and flowed toward Bete.
His enchanted greaves, Flosvirt, weren't just protective gear—they were magic-absorbing weapons. Perfectly suited for this moment.
"Now DIE, you worthless pests!"
With wind magic swirling around him, Bete launched himself into the air. As he slammed down, the ground exploded in a shockwave, decimating everything within the blast zone.
"Hahaha! Watch as I crush you with Ulga!"
Tione spun her massive dual-bladed weapon like a raging storm, cutting down everything in her path with brutal grace.
Meanwhile, Tiona danced between enemies, her dagger flashing like lightning as she struck throats and vital points in quick, elegant motions. In minutes, they had cleared the wave.
It was barely even a fight.
These monsters posed no real threat. Most members of the team were Level 5 or 6. Even Lefiya, the youngest and lowest-ranked at Level 3, could output magic on par with higher levels.
"This is strange… They weren't fighting—they were running," said Tiona, wiping her blade clean after finishing the last monster.
Normally, monsters in the Dungeon charged blindly at adventurers.
But these? They looked like they were fleeing something.
"The answers lie on the next floor," Finn muttered, his voice quiet but firm.
Without another word, he led the way forward.
The rest of the group followed behind. But Riveria, walking silently, couldn't shake a gnawing suspicion in her heart.
Something wasn't right.
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After traversing a long, narrow corridor, the Loki Familia expedition team arrived on the next level—Dungeon Floor 33.
A monstrous roar echoed around them.
And then... they saw it.
A massacre.
Blood. Fire. Searing magic clashing with monstrous limbs—only to vanish in a sea of destruction.
Led by Finn, the entire team came to a stop, stunned by the sight before them.
Monsters were being annihilated.
Yes—annihilated was the only word that fit.
This wasn't a battle.
This was a one-sided execution. Swift, absolute, and merciless.
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