The Ultimate Lich King

Looking at Hephaestus and Loki standing in front of her, Hestia took them to a deserted place in the corner of the banquet.

"So just say what you want to say."

Seeing Hestia hesitating, Hephaestus tilted her head.

"Yes, that's right. Just say what you want to say quickly. Maybe I will make a different choice depending on how interesting what you say is, Hestia."

Hestia's look was clearly asking for something from her and Hephaestus, which made Loki very interested.

Obviously, the only thing that made Hestia put down her face and act like Hephaestus or even ask for help was about Ye Yu.

Loki, who was extremely curious about Ye Yu, was immediately appetized.

"Um...I have something to ask Hephaestus...and Loki you two."

After Hestia finished speaking, Hephaestus's red left eye narrowed.

The usually approachable atmosphere suddenly changed and began to exude a stern atmosphere.

It’s the same attitude as when I declared I would never lend money.

"At this point, you still have something to ask me for? Think about it carefully, what did you say just now?"

"Uh, well, I forgot...?"

"Didn't you say you wouldn't be my rice insect anymore?"

Ah, I said it. Hestia smiled bitterly.

"I know Hephaestus, you may look down on me. I am such a useless god who does not know how to make progress. I have always relied on you to be able to live well in the lower world until now."

As Hestia said this, the girl raised her head and looked at the red-haired and red-eyed goddess Hephaestus standing in front of her like a warrior.

The 'Hephaestus Familia' organized by her, who is known as the God of Fire in the heavens, is the only Familia in Orario that does not operate on the income of adventurers.

The "Hephaestus Familia", an anomalous organization that does not rely on dungeons to make a living in the labyrinth city, is a large-scale "familiar" that is known to all the adventurers in this city.

Because Hephaestus's name is quite a brand.

It is a large family that owns and cultivates a large number of talents and is famous for its one-of-a-kind products in the industry. It is also very popular in cities other than Orario - all over the world.

Yes, her family is the blacksmith's family.

Hestia loudly declared her wish to the permanent president of the 'Hephaestus Familia'.

"I hope you will help Ye Yu...help my family's children make weapons!"

Hephaestus fell silent, while Loki on the side narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I see, please Hephaestus is for weapons, then please me..."

"That's right. At the same time, I hope to let Riveria guide Ye Yu in using magic. Ye Yu is definitely a very talented magician, but he needs a good leader."

Please ask Loki to let her dependents teach Ye Yu, and ask Hephaestus to help Ye Yu build weapons. This is the purpose of Hestia coming to this feast of the gods this time.

But now, Hestia breathed a long sigh of relief after speaking out her thoughts, while the two goddesses who listened to Hestia's request frowned slightly.

"You seem to be a little too naive, Hestia, why should I let my children guide other people's families?"

"Of course it's okay to let me make weapons, but can you afford the corresponding reward? If you let me do it myself, the price will be very expensive."

Hestia knew that she could not get the two women in front of her to agree so smoothly, but at least before that she had to say what she wanted to say.

As for whether they agree or not, that depends on their own efforts.

Looking at Loki, who looked half-smiling, and Hephaestus, who raised her eyebrows slightly, Hestia cheered herself up in her heart.

But for Ye Yu's sake, they must agree to his request no matter what!

Hestia had already made up her mind in her heart. In order to help Ye Yu, she was willing to do no matter how embarrassing it was.

As an incompetent god, this is all he can do.

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After a routine walk around the dungeon, Ye Yu planned to go back. Wandering around the dungeon every day as if traveling, he couldn't help but question his daily behavior.

I always feel like it would be stupid if I keep going like this.

It has been two days since Hestia attended a friend's banquet. Before the girl left, she also said that she would not be home for a few days. Ye Yu also knew that he did not need to worry too much about her, but...

Ye Yu, who was used to Hestia's presence and sleeping in the girl's arms, suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

I don’t know what that girl is doing now...

"Ah, here we are."

After walking through the large passage on the first floor, also known as the "Road to Departure" and with an infinitely wide banner, you will see a large hole leading to the ground.

The height is about ten meters. The diameter and length are also almost the same, forming a thick cylindrical shape. There are gentle steps along the circumference, outlining a huge spiral.

Several groups of adventurers are climbing the silver stairs, and Ye Yu is following them. Soon, after crossing the last step, my vision suddenly opened up, and the artificial cool smell filled my nose.

This is the huge white-walled tower 'Tower of Babel' built directly above the underground city, on the first underground floor.

This building is a circular space centered on the big hole that Ye Yu climbed up just now. And it's unusually broad. It is no exaggeration to say that this place can accommodate thousands of adventurers, it is just so vast.

The temple-like decoration makes it impossible to feel that there is a monster's lair directly below. How should I put it, it is full of noble style. If some people say that this is an altar to offer offerings to God, maybe some people will believe it. This hall is so uniquely built.

The entire hall is based on blue and white colors, and there are black stone tablets engraved with the names of many adventurers scattered around. Thick and long pillars are placed at equal intervals, and they are too numerous to count at once. If you look up, you will see the sky filling the entire ceiling. Never again will you find such an exquisite painting of the sky.

Once here, it was a completely safe zone, and the tense nerves of the surrounding adventurers naturally relaxed, and they began to chat and laugh without saying a word. As for Ye Yu, it seems that there is no difference no matter where he is.

Do you want to try to form a team with others? Maybe if you team up with others, you can encounter monsters.

Adventurers who go to the dungeon sometimes go together with each other, but in fact most of the people who go together are people from the same family, and there are very few people from different families.

Of course, you can also find a supporter to act together. The so-called supporter is someone who assists the adventurer in fighting, mainly transporting the adventurer's tools and preparation equipment.

Under normal circumstances, it will be much easier if you have a supporter to help you in the early stage of the adventure.