Chapter 69: When the Law Cannot Bring Justice to the Victims
Chapter 69: When the Law Cannot Bring Justice to the Victims
After the Adventurer's Guild learned of the "culprit behind the Soma Familia's destruction," they didn't issue any instructions, which signified the end of the incident. As the captain of the Ganesha Familia, Shakti's mood was undoubtedly complex.
Standing at the other end of their home base, she looked at the culprit, so close yet untouchable – an unbelievably young adventurer with unprecedented talent.
"No wonder the Adventurer's Guild could tacitly approve…"
Regarding the details, Shakti had a simple understanding through her own god. The news she received was "a miracle that broke Ais Wallenstein's record."
She couldn't imagine what kind of speed…
Could make even Lord Ganesha, as a god, show such a shocked expression!
Setting aside their different stances, Shakti was indeed extremely interested in "Liam Moon." Moreover, she had her own reasons for needing to find him.
"Why does it feel like all I handle are troublesome matters?"
Shakti shook her head lightly and proactively walked towards Liam. She wanted to know the truth behind the Soma Familia massacre.
That was all!
And noticing the mature woman with short blue hair and a proper, beautiful face walking over, Liam recognized her as soon as his gaze fell on her face.
The captain of the Ganesha Familia, with the title "Staff of the Elephant God," Shakti.
It couldn't really be called being brazenly confident; it was just that his attitude towards this particularly stubborn adult woman was relatively indifferent. There was no malice.
On the contrary, it was Lili who proactively defended him, "Lady Shakti, is there something you need?"
"I just want an answer."
Feeling Lili's wariness towards her, Shakti sighed lightly, her gaze finally locking onto Liam's exceptionally handsome face.
Without a stern face, and with a relatively relaxed attitude.
She asked directly, "The Ganesha Familia will not pursue the matter of the Soma Familia's destruction, but I still hope this kind of thing doesn't happen again."
"The talent you possess is not a license to do whatever you want!"
Speaking of which, Shakti paused slightly, then said with a bitter smile, "I am very sorry, as the captain of the Ganesha Familia."
"For not letting the oppressed adventurers of Orario receive true justice."
"But I want to say…"
The same stubborn personality as in his memory.
Liam looked up at Shakti's guilt-ridden expression. He could roughly guess the reason she was looking for him. He had no time to listen to this stubborn person's ramblings.
He shook his head and interrupted, "You want to say that justice is only delayed, never absent?"
"Of course."
Shakti found it hard to imagine that the main culprit behind the Soma Familia's destruction could so accurately express her innermost thoughts.
"Justice is only delayed, never absent."
She didn't deny it. Just as she was about to explain that the sins of the Soma Familia weren't just about bullying their own members but involved more serious cases.
She didn't notice the change in Liam's expression.
"But can delayed justice truly be considered justice?" Liam didn't think his own morals were particularly noble, nor did he intend to shirk responsibility.
From the perspective of an employee, he was just satisfying his employer Lili's needs.
He knew that maintaining order in Orario was difficult, and he might not be able to do better himself. But this wasn't something the victims needed to consider.
Consider these his final words to Shakti.
Liam's face was calm, "When the law cannot bring justice to the victims, private revenge, from that moment on, is justified and even noble."
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Without stopping Liam and Lili from leaving, Shakti stood frozen on the spot, her calm face revealing an extremely strong inner turmoil.
She had received her final answer.
She watched the two figures gradually depart, her mind wandering for a short moment, because it was as if, on Liam, she saw an old acquaintance…
"Gale." (Ryuu's epithet)
"There really is a bit of... similarity." Shakti took a deep breath to calm herself. Those simple words didn't disappear with Liam's departure.
On the contrary, they became increasingly deafening!
Regarding Lili's subsequent arrangements, Liam truly hadn't made any plans. Whether she could join the Familia required Hestia's consent. Having a capable and trustworthy supporter.
He actually thought it was quite good. It would provide great convenience in Dungeon exploration. Most crucially, Lili didn't require any employment fee.
Seeing her determinedly follow him to the abandoned church.
The Pallum young woman curiously sized up her surroundings. Liam didn't continue to hide it, "As you can see, this is my Familia."
"The Hestia Familia, and I am the first adventurer."
"Then I'll be the second!"
Lili answered decisively. She had, of course, heard of "Hestia," this goddess who had descended not long ago. A newly developing Familia.
It was very understandable that the conditions were a bit poor!
During the journey here, her apprehensive mood instantly vanished. If it were one of those powerful Familias, she might not have been able to join.
Whether she could join the Familia was not something Liam could decide. He immediately replied, "That needs Lady Hestia's approval."
"Okay."
She really couldn't bring herself to ask Liam to help recommend her. The Soma Familia matter had already caused him a lot of trouble.
Lili agreed and silently followed his footsteps.
Arriving at the home base in the church basement, it wasn't as magnificent as other Familias, more like a well-tidied, cozy little home.
"Is this it?"
"Mm."
He couldn't find Hestia's figure, which meant she hadn't returned from the Adventurer's Guild yet. Unable to find a place for a guest.
Liam pointed to the patched-up sofa and said casually, "Find a place to sit."
Just as he finished speaking, the sound of slippers tapping on the ground came from the stairs. He turned his head and saw Hestia's familiar figure.
She had hurried back to the Familia home.
Hestia couldn't wait to tell Liam the good news. At the corner, she called out affectionately, "Liam-kun!!"
"The Adventurer's Guild didn't pursue the matter. The Ganesha Familia has already explained…"
Habitually wanting to hug Liam and severely punish her dependant who had made his goddess worry, her peripheral vision caught sight of Lili sitting on the sofa.
Hestia's eyes were suspicious as she asked, "Who are you?"
Hearing the conversation just now, Lili's relatively relaxed mood instantly tensed. After all, to some extent, she was also one of the instigators of the incident.
Plunging Liam into crisis, even making his goddess nervous…
Too embarrassed to continue sitting on the sofa, she explained with an awkward expression, "Lady Hestia, I... I am Liam-kun's supporter."
"Supporter?"
Hestia looked at Liam. Only after getting confirmation did she relax. She had been worried it was another god who had learned of his talent and had come to recruit him.
Since it was a supporter for Dungeon exploration, she didn't need to pay too much attention.
"A supporter who works for free."
Although Lili really wanted to emphasize this, trying to salvage some impression points with Hestia, reality didn't give her the chance. With the sound of footsteps approaching.
Visiting the Familia home again was a rather short, silver-haired male elf.
The Adventurer's Guild's head of affairs, Royman Mardeel. Not keeping up with Hestia's speed, he was panting by the time he arrived.
Leaning against the wall, his tone was intermittent, "Lady Hestia…"
"I have received Lord Ouranos's command. I have come this time specifically to issue a compulsory expedition order to your Familia."
"???"
(End of this chapter)
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