novellaaa Chapter 253 Having multiple partners at once, it's impossible to keep up.
Chapter 253 Having multiple partners at once, it's impossible to keep up.
Chapter 253 Having multiple partners at once, it's impossible to keep up.
"Waaaaah, Lady Astraea!"
Ryu, Tione, and the other girls were held tightly in the arms of the goddess Astraea, as if they had returned to the warm embrace of their mother. All their grievances and pressures were released in one go, and their voices were filled with sobs and choked with emotion.
This expedition encountered too many crises.
Exploring the thirty-seventh floor, the upper and lower floors are blocked by the Dark Faction and the Ishtar Familia, like a meat sandwich, trapped in the middle, unable to move forward or backward.
In the battle against the Ishtar Familia's war prostitutes, the floor master Udeus, "Calamity" Zagnat, Ryu and Roy were seriously injured, and the others were killed outright.
This was their first deep-sea expedition, and most people would be traumatized by such an experience.
"Mr. Roy, it's fine to submit the expedition report later. Please get some rest." Eina's emerald eyes trembled as she looked at Roy.
Roy said softly, "Thank you for your trouble."
"No, these are all trivial matters." Eina carefully wiped away the glistening tears from the corners of her eyes with her slender, pale fingers; her eyes were red from crying.
Upon learning from the goddess Astrea that the expedition had encountered an accident and that the favors of several people had been lost, Eina turned pale with fright. When she saw Roy and his group emerge from the dungeon, her excitement and emotion were palpable. If it weren't for her rational mind suppressing her emotions, she would have wanted to hug Roy and cry her heart out.
Wearing glasses, Eina's delicate and pretty face exuded an intellectual and intelligent beauty, and the slim-fitting guild uniform seemed to be tailor-made for her.
Roy stared at the beautiful half-elf girl, his unrestrained gaze making her blush.
Roy turned around and looked at the goddess when he heard her call.
"bring it on!"
The goddess Astraea opened her arms slightly, a peaceful and serene smile on her flawless face, gentle and charming.
The gown perfectly showcased her stunning figure, outlining a beautiful, undulating silhouette that was as exquisite as a work of art sculpted by the heavens.
Roy was taken aback. He wanted a hug too? That would be too embarrassing. In public, he was, after all, a Level 5 adventurer. Although it hadn't been officially announced yet, he was still a prominent figure in Orario.
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Roy's mind, as if two little people were fighting.
But Roy acted faster than he thought, ignoring the chilling gaze of Miss Ryu behind him, and threw himself into the warm embrace of the goddess Astraea, where his weary spirit was soothed.
A faint, pleasant scent emanated from the goddess Astraea, a fragrance mingled with the orchid aroma of milk.
It was that goddess-themed body pillow he knew!
Roy's hot, large hands gently glided over her snow-white skin, embracing her soft, boneless body. A shy blush appeared on Goddess Astraea's face. "I only asked you to hug me once, how dare you take advantage of me?"
"Captain, I want a hug too!"
"Tione, don't you dare run away!"
"Eina, what brings you here?!"
Seeing this, the girls in the clan became extremely jealous and began vying for their leader's attention, throwing themselves into his arms. The square seemed to have turned into a paradise where a hundred flowers bloomed.
The surrounding gods and male adventurers gritted their teeth in envy, their eyes bloodshot. If looks could kill, Roy would have been killed countless times by them. This was what the gods called a bastard who built a harem!
Everyone has the right to kill him!
The female adventurers reacted similarly, but mostly with envy; they wanted to join in as well.
Roy is a regular on all the Orario leaderboards, a perfect catch!
After some playful banter, surrounded by the aura of countless people who were amazed, envious, and admiring, Roy and his group crossed the street and returned to the Star Garden.
When the gates of the Hall of Stars closed, the brightly lit hall fell into a deathly silence.
Roy, who was just outside smiling and greeting the gods and adventurers he knew, along with Astraea, Ryu, and everyone else—
A smile appeared on his face, but deep in his eyes remained only anger and murderous intent!
The innocent and naive Diona, and the goddess Astraea who often wears a gentle smile, are no exception.
This matter is far from over!
The Dark Faction and the Ishtar Familia dared to scheme against them, even ambushing them in the dungeon. They were determined to settle this score with them.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!
Blood debts can only be repaid with blood debts!
"Alright, alright, don't make such a scary face in your own home." Roy clapped his hands, breaking the murderous atmosphere in the living room.
Yes~
The girls responded, their icy expressions melting into smiles, switching effortlessly between the two states. They believed Roy would handle it well.
After all, their own commander was a notoriously ruthless person—
The girls smiled knowingly and, amidst their playful banter, went to take a bath to cleanse themselves.
Ryu, Tione, and the others had expressions that seemed to say they knew everything, leaving Roy speechless.
He couldn't help but recall the interrogation of those three members of the dark faction, whose initial attitude of "believing in a liar but never in the mouth of a budding righteousness" forced him to make an oath.
It seems those people outside really weren't framing him; he truly did corrupt the Astrea Familia's morals.
The girls in the clan are quick to kill entire families! They have no semblance of gentleness or virtue.
Roy looked at Astraea helplessly. "Even you? Goddess, where is your justice?"
"Hey!"
Astraea placed her delicate white index finger on her rosy lips, blinked her right eye, and a playful and adorable smile appeared on her beautiful face. "Trying to be cute won't work!" Roy thought to himself.
Roy wasn't as complicated as the girls. He took off his gear, went into the shower room, washed himself, and finished in three to five minutes. Listening to the sounds coming from the large women's bath next door was also quite enjoyable.
Poor Tiona is subjected to a barrage of attacks from the other girls, and ends up sitting at the same table as Lily, a dwarf.
Cleaning complete.
Wearing the casual clothes Astraea had prepared for him, which were probably made of high-quality silk, Roy felt cool and refreshed, and the heaviness in his chest was relieved somewhat.
He returned to his commander's private office.
The goddess Astraea was already waiting there. She had just taken a bath, and her loose bathrobe wrapped around her beautiful figure, emitting a faint steam. Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and crystal-clear water droplets dripped from her brown hair, making her even more radiant and captivating.
Her deep blue, clear eyes held a serene expression, and her lively, vibrant features were flawlessly beautiful. Her divine power was completely concealed, making her indistinguishable from an ordinary person.
Roy openly admired the goddess's beauty, even though he had touched her countless times before, but that was in the dark, and he couldn't see anything with the lights off.
While enjoying the scenery, Roy also had to report the situation to the Supreme God, which was one of his responsibilities as the leader of the group.
Roy recounted the events of the expedition to the goddess Astraea, telling her everything in detail, except for concealing his secrets.
Astraea could sense that there wasn't a single lie. It was a chilling experience. Her smile faded, her face gradually darkened, and her voice turned icy.
"The Ishtar Familia!"
The last annihilation could be considered an accident, and no one else was to blame. This time, her own followers were plotted against and almost wiped out. Even the usually calm and smiling goddess Astrea was furious.
Did those people think she was easy to bully?
"What about Tione and the others?" Astraea asked, puzzled. She clearly sensed that Tione and the others had lost their favor for a period of time.
Even now, the goddess Astraea can hardly feel the grace of Tione and the others; the connection between them is very weak.
Roy explained, "They are temporarily in a state of suspended animation, their souls are forcibly retained using some kind of magical artifact, allowing their bodies to move."
Upon hearing this, Astraea closed her eyes in anguish; those children had indeed died once.
Roy said firmly, "I'll handle it!"
Astraea's eyes trembled slightly.
"It must have been tough."
Looking at Roy again, the weariness on the boy's face was obvious, as if a heavy burden was pressing on his shoulders. Astraea reached out her small hand with heartache and gently stroked Roy's cheek.
Roy grasped the goddess's soft hand; her smooth skin was like the finest jade, and it felt wonderful to the touch.
"What can I do?"
Astraea asked, knowing that Roy and the girls of the Familia wouldn't let it go.
Roy played with the goddess's skillful hands, "Attend the divine assembly and condemn the goddess Ishtar."
"That's it?" Astraea's pretty face flushed slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her bright phoenix eyes.
"Distract her!" Roy added with a smile, his calm eyes seemingly concealing a volcano about to erupt.
Astrea immediately understood that Roy needed to make preparations before going to war with the Ishtar Familia, and that his actions must not be discovered by the enemy.
She was responsible for putting Ishtar at ease.
Roy's approach is to either not act at all, or when he does, he uses swift and decisive methods to eliminate the threat of the Ishtar Familia completely!
"I understand. Do as you wish. I will support you no matter what!" Astraea smiled captivatingly.
This trust deeply moved Roy.
Roy's eyes darted around, and he grabbed the goddess's hand, grinning mischievously, "Goddess, since you're offering unconditional support, why don't you stay tonight?"
Astraea's smile remained unchanged. "Don't you already have Liu? This goddess who has lived for countless years is old and faded; it's time for her to retire!"
As she spoke, her tone became more melancholic.
From the moment they left the dungeon, the innocent elf girl kept stealing glances at Roy, her shy little face incredibly cute. Astraea could easily guess that something must have happened between the two of them in the dungeon.
After this life-or-death battle, the naive Liu has come to realize her own feelings.
For some reason, Astraea felt a pang of sadness. The memory of falling into the thirty-story dense forest canyon with Roy was still vivid in her mind, and she couldn't forget it.
There was still a hint of jealousy deep in her eyes.
Roy keenly realized that if he didn't make the goddess happy today, there was no chance he would get the pillow to hug to fall asleep and heal his soul.
"She's old and faded, it's amazing that the goddess dares to say that," Roy smirked. "In terms of temperament and appearance, Goddess Astraea is second to none."
Compared to Freya, who is a "perfect" goddess of beauty, she is slightly inferior, but she still deserves a score of 99.9!
Especially since she is the embodiment of justice, elegant and noble in ordinary times, and heroic and dashing in battle, she is equally adept in both formal and informal settings. Compared to Freya, who is merely a pretty face, the goddess Astraea is much more attractive to Roy.
"Look at what you're saying. Of course, the older a woman is, the better. As the saying goes, 'A woman three years older is like holding a gold brick! A woman thirty years older is like giving away an empire! A woman three hundred years older is like giving away an elixir of immortality! A woman three thousand years older is like joining the ranks of immortals!'" Roy laughed, putting his arm around the goddess Astraea's perfect waist and holding her in his arms. Her softness made him have all sorts of fantasies.
"I'm not just a 'big three thousand'~" Goddess Astraea's delicate lips curled up slightly.
"A woman 30,000 years older will be fed by a goddess! A woman 300 million years older will hold a galaxy in her hands!" Roy smiled. Little brat, you still want to shut him up with words? Just you wait!
"Giggle giggle giggle—!"
Astraea pursed her lips, smiled gently, and tapped Roy's nose with her delicate, jade-like index finger, her eyes filled with affection. "You're so good with words."
The two sat in the office chairs and cuddled for a while.
"There are so many girls in the clan, you'd better handle their relationships well." Goddess Astraea lay in Roy's arms, her little head pressed against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.
This statement was both a reminder and a warning; those children were also her family. She would be very disappointed if Luo Yi abandoned them after starting something.
"Don't worry, Goddess!" Roy said earnestly and confidently. His attitude on this matter was very clear: trying to have your cake and eat it too will eventually lead to disaster, and trying to have multiple things at once will only lead to endless disasters!
"Um?"
Astraea stared at Roy with puzzled eyes, her deep blue eyes like the sea. Her intention was for Roy to seriously choose a partner and not waste the time of those good girls, but she always felt that Roy's understanding was different from hers.
The next day.
The bright sun hangs high in the sky, and the world presents a thriving scene. The adventurers of Orario begin a brand new day.
With his mental energy nearly exhausted and his injuries still unhealed, Roy rested for longer than usual, sleeping until noon before slowly waking up.
I feel refreshed, and the pain in my chest has eased considerably.
The goddess Astraea, who had been sleeping with him, had vanished. Only the faint fragrance remaining in the silk quilt proved that the two had shared a bed, a memory that haunted his dreams.
"Doraemon, something terrible has happened!"
As soon as Roy entered the hall, Tiony, Tiona, and others surrounded him, looking anxious.
Roy yawned. "Take your time."
Amid the girls' chaotic statements, Roy gleaned key words and quickly understood what had happened.
His other conjecture was confirmed!
After the expedition ended, the goddess Astraea naturally wanted to update their stats, but when the divine blood was dripped on them, nothing happened.
Unable to update ability values!
This unusual situation left Tione, Tiona, Daphne, Cassandra, and Lily extremely anxious. They were about to go to war with the Ishtar Spring Clan, but suddenly this happened, preventing them from becoming stronger!
Updating stats is a top priority for adventurers. Before coming to Orario, Tione and Tiona had to register under the names of other neutral gods and exchange money for it.
The goddess Astraea showed little surprise; she had a vague idea that Tione and the others were in a state of "feigned death."
The only one who successfully updated their ability values was Shu.
Strength is increased to F, and all other attributes are upgraded to E. The total increase in all ability values is over a thousand, which is quite an exaggerated increase for a LV.5 adventurer.
Even great achievements have been made!
"Calamity" Zagnat was the nightmare in Ryu's heart. After killing him, she resolved her inner conflict.
If Ryu reaches D-rank in just one more ability, she can advance to LV.6, become one of the top adventurers among the first-rank adventurers, and enter the top ten of Orario!
Seeing Ryu's newly awakened skill, Inheritance of Justice, the goddess Astraea realized that her and Roy's plan to save the elven girl had succeeded.
Only Roy didn't let her update her stats.
Her sense of involvement! What a capricious familiar, how can she update her stats on her own! Goddess Astraea wore her usual gentle smile on her beautiful face, but her mind was racing.
"Ugh!"
Roy sighed softly. Perhaps they weren't truly alive, or perhaps it was a clash between the systems of two worlds. He couldn't understand the reason, but the result was that Tione and the others couldn't update their ability values.
They must be resurrected!
"I'll handle this. It won't take long, don't worry!" Roy said.
Hearing this, the girls felt relieved and placed their complete trust in Roy. They would probably believe him even if he said the world would end tomorrow.
Roy's gaze swept over everyone. "Let's clarify the mission. I'll go handle your stat updates. Ryu is recuperating at the Dean Clan's sanatorium. Cassandra will stay with Ryu. Daphne will remain at the Star Garden. Tione and Tiona will protect Astraea at the Divine Assembly. Any questions?"
"Yes, Commander!"
The girls immediately followed Roy's instructions without hesitation, acting swiftly and decisively.
Seeing that everyone else had left, Lily, left behind, looked around, feeling a sense of alienation and being abandoned. "Lord Roy, what about me?"
Roy crouched down to look Lily in the eye. "Lily, your mission is the most important."
A hint of nervousness showed on Lily's face.
Roy said softly, "Use your magic to disguise your identity and gather information about the Ishtar Familia, including their combat strength, assets, and other Familias allied with them. Can you do that?"
"Lord Roy, Lily can definitely do it!"
Lily suddenly realized that knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory. The Ishtar Familia is rated A, and in terms of scale and connections, they are far superior to us. Defeating them will not be an easy task.
Roy placed his large hand on Lily's head and said, "Don't push yourself. Safety first. Take the magic sword with you. If you encounter danger or something you can't handle on your own, you can ask Miss Ryu for help."
"Yes." Lily nodded, but her heart was very determined. Even if it cost her her life, she would do everything she could to gather as much information as possible about the Ishtar Familia.
Roy seemed to be able to read Lily's mind. "Ten members of the Ishtar Familia are not worth as much as you are in my heart. Remember that."
Hearing Roy's words, which sounded like a confession, Lily felt as if steam was rising from the top of her head.
"Lord Roy, please don't say such embarrassing things!" the little girl screamed, covering her face shyly with her two small hands and running away as if her life depended on it, a happy smile curving her lips.
Having completed his daily task of teasing the clan girls, Roy smiled slightly.
After assigning tasks to the girls, Roy came to his senses. His task was to gain the ability to resurrect!
Using the Shikon Jewel to sustain life is ultimately not a long-term solution, as it cannot replenish one's stats.
Negative emotions can also contaminate the Shikon Jewel shards, thereby affecting the user's mind. It is harder than climbing to heaven for adventurers to control their emotions.
Therefore, Roy rarely uses this equipment.
He doesn't have any kind and lovely priestesses on his side to purify the Shikon Jewel with pure spiritual power.
"Battle Maiden" Amid Theasanare's magic can remove curses, and its effects are extremely powerful. It may be able to purify the Shikon Jewel, but its ability to revive the dead will certainly be known to the enemy.
The risk was too great. Even if the other party was Orario's top healer with an impeccable reputation, Roy didn't want to test human nature.
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