Chapter 131 - Mikoto Joins the Familia

In the northern district of Orario—

At the base of the Loki Familia, the Twilight Manor.

Tiona, who had just returned from gathering information in town, burst into the lounge where the members were gathered.

"Tiona, how did it go?"

Ais asked.

"The result of the divine council is out. It's a fortress battle."

"Apollo Familia will be on the offensive, and Hestia Familia will be defending."

The innocent Amazon girl relayed the information clearly.

Not long after the divine meeting ended, the rules of the war game spread like wildfire across the city.

Hearing that—

Ais, normally expressionless, showed a faint look of concern.

"It's been a while since any Familia openly fought like this,"

Gareth said, stroking his thick beard and reminiscing about the old days.

Riveria furrowed her brows gently.

"Don't tell me… Raven Eltharion will be defending the fortress alone?"

Lefiya looked worried and troubled.

Ais, clearly unsettled, suddenly stood up from the sofa.

Seeing this, Finn, the Braver and captain of the Familia, walked over to the girls.

"Ais, Lefiya—you two better not be thinking of doing anything rash."

"Finn…"

"Captain…"

Ais was one of the top executives of the Familia. She couldn't act on her own.

And Loki Familia had no obligation to help Hestia Familia.

Most importantly…

This was a conflict between two Familias. Outsiders interfering would be problematic.

Especially for the largest and most influential Familia in Orario—Loki Familia.

No matter what they did in the city, they'd always be under scrutiny.

"Loki gave strict orders. We're not to get involved."

Finn reminded them again as captain.

"…Understood."

Ais gave a slight nod.

"By the way, where's Loki?"

Tione asked curiously.

"That idiot goddess is probably still out enjoying the show,"

Bete scoffed. "Still, that bragger… I want to see how he pulls this one off."

He smirked, recalling Raven Eltharion's image.

Ais walked over to the window and gazed at the bright midday streets.

"Ais, it's nearly noon."

"You said you had somewhere to go today, didn't you?"

Riveria reminded her gently.

"Right."

Ais turned back and looked into Riveria's green eyes.

"Then, I'll be heading out."

This time, Finn didn't stop her. He just sighed softly.

Unbidden, a memory surfaced in his mind—of the mysterious figure who ambushed Alicia and Raul on the 18th floor.

And of the unknown woman who crushed Bete's leg with a single step at their gate.

All signs pointed to one thing:

Those mysterious people were undoubtedly related to Raven Eltharion.

"I hope I can uncover their true identities this time…"

…

In the northwestern district of the city—

At the base of the Takemikazuchi Familia.

Their headquarters was an old apartment complex on a narrow street.

Together with six members, they lived a humble life in this modest stronghold.

Inside his room, Takemikazuchi was pacing back and forth, arms crossed.

"A war game…"

"I really want to help Hestia."

By now, the Guild had officially announced the war game.

Including the details of it being a fortress-style battle.

Takemikazuchi, who had just returned from the divine meeting, knew everything about how the game would proceed.

For the sake of his friend, he was eager to send reinforcements.

And that's why he was hesitating—

Whether to have one of his own Familia members transfer to Hestia's side.

"Miach is definitely not an option."

Miach only had one member in his Familia.

If he sent that one away, his Familia would collapse.

In Orario—

If a Familia loses all its members, it can no longer be called a Familia.

"Sakura is the captain. I can't send him away either…"

"The only one who might help is Mikoto, who just reached Level 2 the other day."

"But…"

"Would she be willing to transfer to another Familia…?"

He continued to murmur to himself, caught in a loop of indecision.

Knock knock

Just then, a knock echoed through the room.

"Takemikazuchi-sama, Mikoto is here…"

"May I come in?"

Hearing it was Mikoto, Takemikazuchi quickly composed himself, though he was flustered inside.

"...Come in."

"Excuse me."

Mikoto stepped into the room.

"Is something wrong?"

"Takemikazuchi-sama…"

Her deep violet eyes wavered with uncertainty.

In the next moment—

She suddenly knelt down and bowed deeply.

"I deeply apologize!"

"W-What's wrong?!"

Takemikazuchi panicked at the sight.

"Please allow me to join Raven Eltharion's Familia!"

Her voice was low, but full of determination.

Takemikazuchi was stunned.

"Raven once saved our Familia. Now that he's in trouble…"

"I can't just stand by and do nothing."

"This is my chance to repay him."

"I've heard about the war game rules."

"And Raven will be on the defending side…"

She paused briefly—

Then, with a stronger tone, declared:

"Please, Takemikazuchi-sama—let me take part in the defense!"

Looking at the girl pouring her heart out—

The stunned Takemikazuchi finally relaxed.

So that's it…

We were both thinking the same thing.

He smiled gently at that thought.

He let out a soft sigh, looked up at the ceiling, and murmured:

"One year, huh…"

That was the rule of Familia.

A member who transferred out—

Would need to wait a year before they could return.

Mikoto's shoulders trembled slightly as she lifted her head.

She understood the hidden meaning behind Takemikazuchi's words.

Her face gradually lit up.

And so—

Yamato Mikoto, Level 2, voluntarily joined Hestia Familia.

Determined to fight alongside Raven Eltharion—

And oppose Apollo Familia to the very end.

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