Chapter 126: An Interlude at the Celebration Banquet! Casino Turmoil

Chapter 126: An Interlude at the Celebration Banquet! Casino Turmoil

"Probably... not, right?" Facing Liam's sudden question, Anna was momentarily hesitant. She had never expected the topic to jump to this extent.

It had started with just buying flowers.

But looking at the young man's somewhat serious expression, she thought carefully. She worked at the flower shop every day to supplement her family's expenses.

She hadn't offended any adventurers in Orario either…

If there was a real problem, Anna's eyes lifted slightly. She finally thought of the key issue. Her originally bright smile dimmed somewhat, but she didn't hide it.

"It should be."

"My gambling-addicted father's creditors, I suppose?"

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A gambling-addicted father, a sick mother, a young younger brother, and a sensible her.

When Anna finished speaking, the corners of Liam's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly, but the reality might be worse than he thought.

Consider it a belated blessing for this bouquet of flowers.

He didn't appear particularly serious. His tone was calm as he said, "If you really run into some trouble."

"You can go to my Familia and find Lady Hestia for help. She should be able to solve most of the tricky problems."

"."

If it was just a matter of debt, the most she could provide was shelter.

The root of the problem was actually Anna's gambling-addicted father. Ignoring the grateful gaze from the bottom of the young woman's heart, Liam left with the bouquet.

The time was approaching dusk.

He didn't go back to the Familia home but went directly to The Hostess of Fertility restaurant.

Wanting to hold a celebration banquet at "The Hearthfire Manor," the overall difficulty was still a bit high. He couldn't rely on Mikoto to cook all the dishes.

Finding a restaurant they frequented would be the most time-saving.

It was just that.

When he arrived at the restaurant in the evening, the other members of the Familia, including his own goddess, hadn't arrived. On the contrary, the most central seat had been reserved.

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Liam had no objections. His gaze briefly swept around. Just as he was about to take a seat, an incredibly gentle voice came from behind him.

Turning around.

He saw the poster girl, Syr, wearing a leaf-colored maid's long dress, her silver-gray long hair tied into a single ponytail, her eyes clear and quite deep.

She held a tray with both hands, her body leaning slightly forward.

The young woman's eyes, as she looked at Liam, held an undisguised curiosity. She asked, "Mr. Liam, why did you come so early?"

"This table was reserved for you all."

"Better early than late."

Facing Syr, or to be precise, the "Goddess of Beauty" Freya, Liam didn't show a particularly reserved attitude, even though regarding the grimoire…

It was most likely a gift from her.

His smile was relaxed as he proactively changed the subject, "Are all the dishes ordered?"

"They're all ready."

While Hestia hadn't yet arrived at the restaurant, Syr still had time for a chat. It was just that her gaze towards Liam was full of a young woman's resentment.

That's how she should be acting.

Her fair face, with its pouting look, perfectly displayed her youthful brightness, "If Mama Mia hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known…"

"How long were you planning to hide your identity!"

"The new adventurer who broke through to Lv2 at the fastest speed, the supernova who defeated the Apollo Familia in a War Game, Mr. Sword Soul Liam."

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Suppressing the urge to complain, Liam still spoke his truest thoughts, "Actually, I'm not... particularly concerned with vanity."

Syr could, of course, tell whether it was true or false.

And precisely because of this, she placed more of her attention on Liam's white demonic hand, infected with a special disease, and the scene of a sullied soul she had seen.

Was it probably because of a curse?

Even after asking many gods and gathering intelligence.

Syr still hadn't figured out the reason. But she didn't mind teasing Liam, "And you haven't been to our restaurant to eat for a long time…"

"It's just that I've been really busy during this period."

"Oh."

"I thought it was because a certain clumsy fool's service attitude was bad, making you, a long-term customer, lose the desire to spend at our restaurant."

An extremely hearty and deep voice. It was Mia, the owner, dressed as a bartender.

She was wiping the wine glasses that were about to be used, her stern gaze on Syr, and on the curious clumsy cat-girl, Anya, who was eavesdropping in the corner.

Also knowing it was time to leave.

Syr didn't continue to chat with Liam, leaving more space for Mia and this supernova who was rising in Orario.

And after wiping the glass clean, Mia looked at the handsome young man before her.

Her gaze didn't linger on Liam's white demonic hand. As the place where information was exchanged most frequently, although retired, she was still a Lv5 adventurer.

She naturally knew of the miracles Liam had created during this period.

"The rookie who broke the world record for the fastest breakthrough to Lv2." "Sweeping the Apollo Familia by his own strength in a War Game."

In her first impression, the belief Liam possessed.

As long as he didn't encounter danger, he was destined to make a name for himself on the stage of Orario.

What Mia hadn't expected was that after not seeing him for nearly a month, Liam could actually grow to this extent so quickly!

Fighting above his level, while killing Hyakinthos, who had been settled at Lv3 for a long time.

This also meant that Liam wasn't just pursuing speed, but had also made considerable achievements in his ability scores and combat power at each level.

She didn't ask about what had happened during this period. To be precise, she was well aware.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Um, a sparkling orange juice, please."

He really wasn't interested in alcoholic beverages. Facing Mia's undeniable gaze, Liam thought for a moment and then replied.

He proactively sat at the bar.

And Mia, who was already full of curiosity about Liam and held an extremely good attitude towards this new adventurer, placed an extra-large glass of soda in front of him.

She didn't forget to add, "This one's on me."

"Rookie, you've really caused quite a stir during this time!"

"To be precise, trouble came looking for me." Liam's impression of Mia was quite good. He didn't explain the matter directly.

He picked up the glass and drank the familiar sparkling drink.

With strength approaching that of a Lv4 adventurer, from an experience perspective, Mia felt there wasn't much more... she could teach him.

Perhaps in a few months' time.

If he continued at his current speed, Liam could become a Lv5 adventurer, standing at the pinnacle of Orario's strength.

"If you feel there's a deficiency in your ability scores."

"I can have the people from the Freya Familia help you with a 'baptism'. I think those guys would be quite willing."

"Alright."

"The back kitchen still has many things to handle. You can look after yourself."

Also due to her hearty personality, Mia didn't continue to linger at the bar. After casually waving at Liam, she turned and left.

Helping with the ability score "baptism."

This wasn't a particularly difficult matter for the Freya Familia. Besides, it could also bring a bit of… A real shock of strength to this group from the Freya Familia?

The interlude with Mia was something Liam hadn't expected. Whether it was Syr's... or the Goddess of Beauty Freya's arrangement.

He didn't refuse directly.

In the original anime, the Loki and Freya Familias, both top-tier in Orario, chose completely opposite development paths. The former was keen on Dungeon exploration.

The latter's Familia members' ability score improvements basically all relied on the baptism of the War Fields!

It was just a no-holds-barred deathmatch mode, training combat will and limits. When on the verge of death, a healer would provide comprehensive healing.

"I can really consider it if there's a chance."

"."

The reason for not refusing was also simple. The Sword Princess Ais-tan had sought out the strongest in the Labyrinth City, the Lv7 adventurer Ottar, for training.

In just one day, her comprehensive ability score increase reached 100+.

If he updated his ability scores tonight, and all aspects hadn't reached the current level's limit, having the Freya Familia help with a "baptism."

He could just happen to sublimate his adventurer level to Lv3 before the expedition.

Just as Liam sat at the bar drinking his beverage, considering his next arrangements, the figures of Hestia, Lili, and Hephaestus.

Also arrived at The Hostess of Fertility restaurant.

In addition, attending the banquet were the god Takemikazuchi, and the newly joined Familia members, Daphne and Cassandra. The number of people was gradually growing.

"."

Having never hosted a banquet, Hestia subconsciously looked towards Liam, but upon noticing his encouraging gaze.

She finally took a deep breath to calm her mood.

In front of her close friend and so many new dependants, speaking as a goddess in the truest sense.

This was also an extremely important matter for her. Hestia cleared her throat slightly and finally said, "Well then…"

"Everyone's here."

"Let's eat?"

The atmosphere of the dinner banquet was very harmonious. During this, Takemikazuchi didn't forget to tell everyone about his spar with Liam that afternoon.

Learning that Liam's current true strength was already comparable to a Lv4 adventurer.

Even while burying his head in his food, he still became... the focus of all the adventurers present. This was something Liam had also not expected at all.

Fortunately, the topic was quickly changed.

And Liam, after filling his stomach, didn't linger much, leaving more room for Hestia and Hephaestus, who were both drinking, to perform.

Leaving "The Hostess of Fertility" restaurant.

The night enveloped Orario. The brightly lit shops on both sides of the street, the bustling crowds, all constantly proclaimed the city's prosperity.

Standing on the street.

Liam cast his gaze towards Lili beside him, and also Mikoto, who was also preparing to go cash in her prize. As for the next goal, it was very clear.

The "Grand Casino."

Of course, not the one in the bustling district.

But the branch opened in Orario's Entertainment District, to claim the vast assets from the end of this War Game... which had not yet been harvested.

To be able to earn this money.

It was also completely in line with the casino's rules. There was no reason he couldn't bet on himself, right?

Liam didn't think there would be any interludes this time when he went to the casino to collect the funds. Refusing to pay out would mean the complete collapse of the casino's credibility.

Moreover…

It would also be offending the Hestia Familia, which was currently in the limelight in Orario!

The only fly in the ointment was probably that this kind of casino bug could only be exploited once, and he hadn't prepared enough betting funds.

"Let's go."

"Is everything ready?"

"It's ready."

Lili nodded seriously. If she had gone to cash it in alone, even if she had stated her identity, and even if the casino had paid out readily, she would have been cornered later.

But following Liam, she had a full sense of security.

She proactively walked ahead to lead the way. The target was, of course, the Entertainment District. It was just that when passing by the brightly lit Soma Familia, where some adventurers were active.

The young woman's steps paused slightly.

After orchestrating the "Soma Familia Massacre," she had never returned here. Mainly because she felt somewhat guilty towards the wine god Soma.

The god had given her his most sincere blessings.

Yet she had cooperated with Liam to slaughter all the adventurer personnel of the Soma Familia.

She quickened her steps and decisively left. And from the window of the Soma Familia home's second floor, which was suddenly pushed open, what appeared in sight…

Was a figure whose face was covered by long black hair.

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The wine god Soma watched Lili's departing figure, and Liam following behind her. On the god's perpetually calm face, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

He held no ill will towards Liam.

In fact, to be precise, it should be gratitude. For letting the completely unsalvageable Soma Familia be destroyed, leaving behind all the Familia's assets.

Allowing him to collect his thoughts and once again focus his energy on these newly joined children of his Familia.

"It seems…"

"Everyone is striving for a better future."

"This is it."

The Entertainment District... the liveliest places were the brothels. Secondly, it was probably the casino opened here. How could gambling and debauchery be established separately?

When Lili brought Liam and Mikoto to the casino entrance.

The originally somewhat lazy guards instantly perked up. Mainly because Liam, this supernova of Orario, was highly recognizable.

Suddenly visiting the casino, no one wouldn't be nervous.

"Um..."

"Senior Liam, are you here for entertainment?" An adventurer looked at Liam, the apprehension in his eyes almost written on his face.

"To be precise, I'm here to collect my winnings."

Ignoring the other's apprehensive gaze, Liam's tone directly stated his purpose. His gaze glanced at the smoke-filled interior of the casino.

The strange thing was probably this.

The DanMachi world was clearly in a medieval setting, yet various games like Texas Hold'em and roulette wheels all reasonably existed.

"I see…"

To be able to work in a casino, of course, one wouldn't be a fool. The gambling funds that even Liam himself came to collect were actually easy to guess.

It was nothing more than about the "Apollo Familia War Game"!

In the current betting records, there was only one bet on Liam to win, with a fund of 2 million Valis, which no customer had come to redeem yet.

The answer was already laid out…

The doorman didn't give a final answer, but the fine sweat seeping from his forehead already indicated his mood, "Please wait a moment."

"I'll go ask the person in charge of the casino. You can look around the casino as you please…"

"We will handle this matter for you immediately."

"No problem."

Towards the smoke-filled casino before him, Liam actually didn't feel much interest. But adhering to the final thought of "since I'm already here."

After entering the casino with Lili and Mikoto.

Without concealing his identity in the slightest, some gamblers gradually fell silent upon seeing Liam.

Only in the farthest corner, a red-eyed degenerate gambler shouted at the top of his lungs, "One more hand! I can turn it around!"

"Your stake?"

"I still have a daughter. Can I use her to bet!"

(End of this chapter)

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