Now then, since Renjiro currently had no plans… and no ability to mess around in the Colosseum, why did he purposely go to the 37th Floor last night?
Simple.
On one hand, starting from the first Safe Floor of the Deep Zone, the 39th Floor, going downward from the 40th Floor onward, the monsters' threat level increases dramatically.
So considering the balance between hunting time and experience gained, Renjiro chose not to continue deeper.
After all, the next Safe Floor after that is the 50th Floor.
And if he wanted to go that deep, he figured it would be safer to tag along with the Loki Familia's expedition team again.
With that decided, there was another reason,
Although Renjiro didn't dare enter the Colosseum itself, roaming around its perimeter still significantly boosted the party's farming efficiency.
Basically, it was pure harassment and kiting tactics.
Whether it was Diona or Fischl, they would simply stand at the entrance, fully draw their bow, shoot inside,
However many monsters ran out, they would kill that many.
This kind of tactic… let's just say, if they pulled this back in Teyvat, a bunch of bosses would probably shed tears:
"I know this pain too well…"
Unfortunately, Renjiro still hadn't drawn the one known as the Liyue Nuclear Arrow Fairy, the "Roll-Down-the-Mountain-True-Immortal" herself.
Otherwise… the misery once experienced by Andrius and the Geo Dragon would be something every monster in the Goblet of Eonothem would get to savor.
But for now,
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"Eh? It's Lumine! And big brother!"
The moment Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine stepped into the first-floor lobby of the Guild headquarters, they spotted familiar faces near the enormous quest board by the entrance.
The one calling out to them was Tiona.
Standing beside her was her older sister, Tione, and,
"Riveria-sama."
Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine walked over, greeting the three.
"And Tiona, Tione. It's been a while."
"It has been several days." As the senior present, Riveria nodded gently before asking with curiosity,
"Why haven't you two come to the Twilight Manor recently?"
To be honest, if someone else said this, or said it to someone else, it wouldn't be appropriate.
Riveria was the vice-captain of the Loki Familia. She had both status and authority.
As for Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine… well, especially Lumine, she was practically a regular at Twilight Manor.
Just a while ago, Ais was training swordsmanship with her every day, and even Riveria would discuss magic theory with her at times.
Of course, Lumine was mostly learning in those discussions.
Back then, she was developing and refining a new self-created combat style, which required magical knowledge.
And in the process, she learned the rather useful Divine Script.
Now, with Renjiro reaching Level 2, the Traveler twins had also awakened access to Geo Elemental Power.
If they started developing new elemental techniques in this system…
They really could break the game.
So,
"Big brother has been studying basic smithing techniques at the Hephaestus Familia recently," Lumine explained with a small apologetic smile"
"As for me, I went alone to the Deep Floors…"
"Eh!? Lumine! You're only Level 2, how can you go somewhere that dangerous alone!?"
Tiona burst out immediately.
Her tone wasn't scolding, just sincere worry.
Normally, this cheerful Amazoness was second only to Ais in impulsiveness.
And even she thought Lumine was going too far.
Riveria also spoke:
"That truly was reckless." She frowned slightly. Although they were from different familias, Riveria had taught Lumine magic before, and she treated her somewhat like a junior.
"Lumine, you are very gifted. In the current Orario, only your brother Aether could be compared to you."
"But the Deep Floors are far more dangerous than you think. You shouldn't gamble with your life like that."
"And you just returned from the expedition. You should be resting for several days. Proper pacing is important."
These were the words of someone who had accumulated decades of field experience.
Then,
"Haah…"
Riveria sighed helplessly.
She couldn't help but notice Lumine's quiet smile, her composed expression, it was very similar to another girl she knew far too well.
Ais.
Once that girl set her mind on something, she would charge straight ahead without looking back.
Troublesome to the core.
And considering the situation inside the Freya Familia…
"Lumine, forgive me if this is overstepping, but next time you want to enter the Deep Floors, you should have at least a second-tier adventurer from your familia accompany you."
"If that is difficult, you may instead join us. Just come to Twilight Manor, we can form a party."
This was Riveria offering help she should not normally offer.
She knew that during the expedition, Aether had fallen to the 37th Floor alongside Lefiya, but that situation was different. Lumine was surrounded by elite Level 6s and 7s at the time.
Not like now, a Level 2 going alone.
However,
"Hmm~?"
Tione noticed something.
Lumine wasn't irritated by Riveria's lecture. She simply kept smiling, quiet, warm, unshaken.
As if to say:Thank you for worrying about me. But I'm truly not in danger.
So Tione spoke up:
"Lumine, you must have had something that gave you confidence, right?"
And sure enough,
"Hehe, that's right."
Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine exchanged a quick knowing glance.
Then Lumine turned back toward them with a bright, relaxed smile.
"I recently awakened Transfer Magic."
All three, Riveria, Tiona, and Tione, froze on the spot.
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