34 The end of an era.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Alfia, who was lying on Elinalise's shoulder, asked Elinalise, who was looking at her resentfully.
"Hmph, don't think that by joining the family, my resentments toward you disappeared," Elinalise snorted, casting a resentful glance at Alfia.
She won't easily forgive someone who gravely hurt her beloved Riveria-chan.
Alfia felt as if Elinalise's gaze was that of a resentful wife.
Rolling her eyes, she didn't say anything more. She's now indebted to Kaylon for saving her, so the least she can do is not offend her future family.
On the other hand, Alfia diverted her attention to something more important.
Feeling her body, Alfia couldn't help but fill with emotion. Though she's tired now and can barely move, at least she doesn't feel it anymore.
That disease was like a leech, constantly draining her vitality and energy.
Now her body feels light, and finally, in all her life, she could feel the sensation of regaining her vitality without external means.
"So, this is what it feels like to have a healthy body," murmured Alfia to herself. Finally, she could feel what it's like to have a body free of illnesses.
Since birth, she suffered from her illness, constantly fighting to survive and not be consumed by it.
"It's a shame you couldn't feel what it's like to truly live, Meteria..." Thinking of her sister, Alfia's face darkened.
~BOOMM~
Suddenly, the sound of a huge explosion rang out in the distance.
Looking toward the explosion, Alfia felt as if a familiar presence had disappeared.
"Zald..." A guilty expression appeared on Alfia's face.
They had both promised to fight with all their might and die in peace, but now Zald is dead and she's alive.
She felt she had broken her promise to Zald. Clenching her fists slightly, Alfia made a vow in her heart.
'I promise to take care of Bell Zald, the only trace left by your family Zeus...'
Although she doesn't like him at all, she knows in the end that Bell is the son of the Hera and Zeus families. (For those who don't know, Bell is the son of Meteria from the Hera family and another adventurer from the Zeus family)
Clearing her mind, Alfia prepared to return to her new home and join her new family.
"Why are you muttering so much? Do you have mental problems?" Looking at Alfia as if she were weird, Elinalise commented with fear.
"Shut up, stupid elf."
...
"Kami-sama, I can walk on my own," Riveria, who was now being carried in a princess carriage by her God, said somewhat embarrassed.
After all, all the members of her family were nearby, and some gave her amused looks.
"Impossible! What kind of husband would I be if I let my precious elf walk injured?" Kaylon firmly refused with no possibility of negotiation.
"Uhh..." Knowing her Kami-sama wouldn't let her go, Riveria could only bury her face in her God's chest.
Looking at his embarrassed elf, who was now averting her gaze, Kaylon smiled faintly. Who would have thought that this beauty had the capacity to level half of Orario if not controlled?
"Hehe, you were amazing, dear! You should've seen the faces of those gods when you used disintegration magic," Kaylon chuckled lightly, praising his little elf.
Of course, he tactfully didn't mention that the gods wanted to judge him and Riveria for the trace of divinity in that magic.
After all, to Kaylon, those little threats are of no importance.
If they really try to harm his wife, he wouldn't mind purging the gods.
Blushing slightly, Riveria hummed happily against her God's chest.
Walking through the ruined city, Kaylon suddenly had a slight feeling, turning his gaze toward the west of Orario.
"Love, there's something important I need to do. I'll leave you with Ghislaine," Kaylon said softly to Riveria.
Lifting her head, Riveria stared earnestly at her God's face and asked in a serious tone, "Is it something dangerous, Kami-sama?"
"Hehe, don't worry, my dear. It's nothing important," shaking his head, Kaylon gestured to Ghislaine.
Ghislaine, seeing her God's signal, quickly approached.
"Ghislaine, I entrust you with my favorite elf," placing Riveria on Ghislaine's back, Kaylon said.
"Don't worry, Kami-sama," with her usual stoic expression, Ghislaine nodded solemnly.
"Kami-Sama, it better not be dangerous! If you have any trouble, send a signal, I'll come immediately," with a serious expression, Riveria told Kaylon.
"I promise," taking Riveria's hands, Kaylon said seriously.
Saying goodbye to Riveria, Kaylon walked toward the west of Orario.
...
After a while of walking, Kaylon arrived at a ruined church. (This church has more lore than several characters in Danmachi)
Looking towards the church, Kaylon soon walked towards the door.
~CREEK~
Opening the door, a creak echoed throughout the church.
Looking inside, Kaylon soon saw the presence he had sensed.
In the center of the church, a black-haired God with green streaks looked with a smile at the statue in the church's center.
"Gea is very popular in the mortal world; I've seen several churches with her statue," the soft, tranquil voice resonated in the church, apparently directed at Kaylon.
Looking at the statue depicting a beautiful woman with long hair and a compassionate gaze, Kaylon said, "If they knew that Gea's true form is a little stoic loli, then they would have many statues to change."
Approaching the man in the middle of the church, Kaylon soon stood by his side, both gazing at the statue.
"Haha, that's true. I remember Gea descended in that form to command more respect," with a small laugh, the man recalled the dark history of the little loli.
Kaylon also chuckled lightly, remembering some of his moments teasing the little Gea.
Gea abandoned her feelings long ago, so she normally acts like a robot, so bothering her sometimes is fun.
Putting aside the memories, Kaylon turned his gaze to the man in the church.
"Did you achieve what you wanted, Erebus?" Kaylon asked with a smile.
Erebus, upon hearing Kaylon's question, turned his head and looked at Kaylon, and in a happy tone, Erebus replied, "I achieved what I set out to do."
Recalling his journeys, all the plans he completed, Erebus smiled; at least all the objectives he planned before descending were fulfilled.
"When the world plunges into chaos is when heroes are born, after all, who needs heroes in a peaceful era?" With a gentle smile, Erebus told Kaylon.
"Many lives were lost..." Kaylon echoed Erebus's words.
"Sacrifices are necessary," with a firm tone, Erebus replied to Kaylon.
Both gazes met, Erebus's firm and resolute gaze, and Kaylon's disapproving gaze.
The relationship between Erebus and Kaylon is complicated; their ideas have always clashed, and they never agreed. None accepts the other's ideas and both firmly defend their own ideas.
Erebus's ideas are the belief that chaos and disorder are essential elements for growth and evolution. He believes that only by facing challenges and overcoming adversity can humanity truly progress.
While Kaylon believes in the importance of maintaining harmony and stability in the world. His vision is that through order, humanity can thrive and reach its full potential.
Both ideas are different, but in the end, both desire the same outcome, for humanity to prosper.
Sighing, Kaylon didn't continue arguing with Erebus; they've had that discussion countless times in Tenkai.
Looking up at the sky, Erebus said, "Well, my work here is done. I hope the war has made Orario much stronger."
Looking at Kaylon, his old friend and foe, Erebus smiled and extended his hand, "I hope your family grows prosperous and happy, Kaylon. I leave the future of Orario in your hands."
Staring at Erebus, Kaylon also smiled, extending his hand, both giving each other a firm handshake.
"Now I have to send you off, don't take offense, old friend," with a smile, Kaylon pulled out a dagger from his tunic.
"No problem," with a casual smile, Erebus waved his hands.
Approaching Erebus, Kaylon aimed the dagger at his heart, after a few seconds, applying force, Kaylon stabbed Erebus.
~VOSSH~
~THRUST~
Without changing expression despite being stabbed, Erebus bid farewell to Kaylon, "See you in the future, old friend, rest assured with the future of Orario in your hands."
~BOOM~
The huge pillar of light rose through the sky, illuminating all the skies of Orario.
"In the end, our wishes are the same, huh?" Shaking his head, Kaylon put on an ironic smile.
Erebus's ideas, although Kaylon doesn't approve of them, he cannot deny their effectiveness.
After all, thanks to him, many great champions and heroes were born in this era.
With complicated thoughts, Kaylon headed towards his home; now he needs a good dose of affection from his Riveria.
...
Today, the afternoon in Orario was a day that marked the history of this city.
The fight between the factions of the Orario families and the dark faction today has come to a close, and now Orario has returned to peace.
However, achieving this peace was not easy; the collateral damage from this fight was enormous.
Many main streets and important monuments are now in ruins, fire and destruction are the current scene of Orario.
Unfortunately, many adventurers and civilians died in this battle; blood ran through Orario, leaving scars in history.
The dark era will undoubtedly be an unforgettable era for all citizens of Orario, a reminder of how evil can engulf the world.
A memory of why heroes will always be necessary in Orario.
However, not everything is darkness; the destruction of an enemy that had terrorized Orario for decades brought happiness and relief to the population.
Also, many adventurers strengthened in this battle; the countless battles tempered their souls, making Orario's strength increase dramatically.
Adventurers of third, second, and first level emerge incessantly; the darkness has passed, and Orario finally sees the light.
On the other hand, another great news that swept Orario was the destruction of two people who caused terror throughout Orario.
Zard the "Glutton" and Alfia the "Silent" fell in this war.
The Loki and Freya families took the honor of destroying Zard, while the Rozzo family destroyed Alfia.
The death of these great shadows that covered Orario was widely celebrated among the population of Orario.
And the prestige of the Loki, Freya, and Rozzo families has become indisputable. Now the title of the three giants of Orario has become official.
In the next period of time, Orario will begin to recover, and although the blow was hard, the tough citizens of Orario do not lose hope.
"After all, this is Orario, the city of adventure, the center of the world.
...
"Hahaha, my great family has also given birth to 3 level 6s!" An excited Loki shouted throughout the house.
The shout echoed throughout the residence, causing many shouts of joy to erupt throughout the huge residence.
"Loki, please take it easy," Finn sighed and reprimanded Loki, although this would have been more effective if it weren't for the uncontrollable smile on his face.
"Haha, our Loki family can't fall behind after all," Gareth the dwarf chuckled proudly.
"I feel a great increase in my mana; now I understand why level 6 is called the field of heroes," with a smile on her face, the mage Kalisa inspected all her changes.
The excitement of the executives of the Loki family was quite palpable.
After a tough battle against Zard, the Loki family managed to upgrade their three leaders to level 6.
This officially makes their family have 3 members who have entered the field of heroes.
"Let's go quickly; we have to visit Kaylon!! I want to go bragging," Loki, who was extremely proud, thought of immediately going to boast in front of Kaylon.
"Loki, I think the Kaylon family must be busy upgrading; it's better to visit another day," Finn, who saw his Goddess ready to go brag immediately, persuaded her.
"That's right, Loki, it's better to wait for another day," Kalisa also persuaded Loki.
"Tsk, what's the point of getting strong if you can't brag?" With a annoyed face, Loki took the three states and threw himself on the bed, hugging them.
"Soon the Denatus will be held, which hasn't been done in a long time; you can talk to Kaylon at that time," Finn reminded Loki.
"Oh, I forgot! The Denatus, hehe, I have to think of nicknames for their titles," getting up with excitement, Loki began to think of new nicknames.
"Hehe, Kalisa, how about the nickname 'The Flower in Loki's Hand' for you?"
"If you give me that nickname, I'll hang you from the ceiling."
"Hey!"
...
"Fufu, congratulations Otta, my champion, you have officially advanced to level 7," Freya, with her delicate hands on Ottar's back, said happily.
"It is an honor to become stronger to serve Freya-sama," with a stoic face, Ottar replied to Freya.
Getting up from Ottar's back, Freya took her usual bottle of wine, then with a big smile said.
"You are my pride, my dear Otta, let's keep working hard to get stronger," with a smile full of charm, Freya spoke sweetly to Ottar.
"All for Freya-sama," getting up from the bed, Ottar knelt down and told Freya firmly.
...
"Congratulations Tsubaki, you are officially a level 5 adventurer," with a happy smile, Hephaistos said to Tsubaki.
"Haha, this is great, Hephaistos-sama! I hope to improve my smithing with this increase in strength," with a big smile, Tsubaki got excited at the thought of being able to make better weapons.
"Haha then let's give it a try!"
"Let's go now, Hephaistos-sama!"
...
"Haha, I am Ganesha, congratulations on reaching level 5, Shakti!"
"Thank you, Ganesha-sama, now our urban gendarmerie will be much more powerful!"
"Haha, I'm counting on it!"
...
"I'm scared, Riveria help!" Kaylon, who came out of his office and saw everyone in his family looking at him like hungry tigers, immediately shouted for help.
"Kami-Sama, I want to level up!" Elinalise's shout echoed throughout the office.
"Me too, Kami-sama!" Paul also jumped up and shouted.
"Kami-sama, would you be so kind as to upgrade my status?" The polite Ghislaine asked.
"Haha, I think I can upgrade now, Kami-sama, please," Talhand's laughter rang in the room.
Everyone in the family clamored for an upgrade, launching themselves like tigers and wolves, Kaylon was shaken like a ragdoll.
"Ah, wait!! One by one, one by one!"
"Kami-sama, please!!!"
"Help, Riveria!!"
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We conclude the Dark Age arc, now there will be a growth stage and a small time skip, and then we will move to another world.
The options I have chosen for the next world are:
- Fate Stay Night
- Goblin Slayer
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Naruto
I will choose the option with the most votes for the next world.
As for the people I will recruit, that will depend on how the plot progresses. Remember, recruits are based on the preferences of my MC and Riveria, not mine.
Thank you for your support!!
Today, I will upload another chapter later tonight, and tomorrow I will upload two more.
