"Ais's reaction was strange?"
Loki and Finn, who were discussing the expedition matters, stopped their conversation and looked towards Riveria.
"How was it strange?"
"That girl lied to me."
Riveria recounted what had just happened.
After listening, Loki couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Mother Riveria, aren't you being a bit too controlling?"
"The way you are acting now, you look exactly like a foolish mother who panicked after discovering her daughter has gone astray."
"Don't call me mother."
"Roger that, Mother Riveria~"
"..."
Riveria narrowed her eyes.
"Ahem~ No more joking."
Seemingly sensing danger approaching, Loki coughed and her expression turned serious.
"Finn, what do you think about this matter?"
"Ais lying is indeed very rare."
Finn rubbed his fingers thoughtfully.
Like Riveria, he had watched Ais grow up and understood her personality well.
Since Ais chose to lie, it meant that what she was concealing was a prohibited matter.
"Speaking of which, Ais seemed to ask me about an organization called the Demon Slayer Corps a couple of days ago."
"The Demon Slayer Corps? She asked me about it too."
"She asked me as well~"
"Then, the answer is quite obvious."
Hearing Riveria's and Loki's replies, Finn showed a look of realization.
"Ais's unusual reaction is related to this organization called the Demon Slayer Corps."
However, after reaching this conclusion, a new problem presented itself before the three of them.
What kind of organization was the Demon Slayer Corps?
Because of their extensive travels, Finn and the other two had rich experiences and had some understanding of the situations in various parts of the world.
But regarding the Demon Slayer Corps organization, no matter how they racked their brains, they had no recollection of it.
Crack!
Just then, the room door was pushed open.
Tione walked in carrying a thick stack of lists.
"captain, the inventory of supplies in the warehouse has been tallied. These are what needs to be replenished."
"Thank you for your hard work, Tione."
Finn took the list from the Amazon Girl's hand.
The Loki Familia expedition was imminent.
To ensure the safety of the expedition, he had to prepare the necessary supplies before setting off.
"Captain, what were you discussing? You all look very serious."
"We were discussing Ais. Has she asked you about the Demon Slayer Corps recently?"
"Yes, she seemed quite curious about that Breathing Technique of Cain's."
"Hmm?"
Finn paused in his actions, his gaze falling upon the Amazon Girl in front of him.
It wasn't just him; Loki, who had been standing coldly contemplating the Demon Slayer Corps matter, and Riveria, also shifted their gaze to Tione.
"What do you mean, Cain's Breathing Technique?"
Finn felt like he had found the last piece of the puzzle to unlock the mystery.
"That's strange, didn't Ais tell you when she asked about the Demon Slayer Corps?"
Tione's reaction to the three of them was also somewhat surprised. "Before Cain came to Orario, he was part of an organization called the Demon Slayer Corps."
"In that organization, he learned a special Breathing Technique that allows him to enhance his physical fitness during battle to become stronger."
"Like in the previous War Game, he used that Breathing Technique to boost his physical fitness when he delivered the blow that instantly defeated the Soma Familia's Commander."
"Breathing Technique..."
Finn fell silent after listening.
After watching that battle a few days ago, he had speculated that Cain possessed a non-incantation magic capable of strengthening his physical fitness in a short time.
But if he didn't use magic, but purely used a Breathing Technique for enhancement, then this matter was somewhat astonishing.
"Loki, do you think such a Breathing Technique could exist?"
"Theoretically, it's possible, but I lean towards Cain's situation being special,"
Loki replied after some thought.
A blessing wasn't the only channel to become stronger.
In the distant past, before the Gods descended to the mortal realm, heroes without blessings could also fight monsters.
If Cain possessed Heroic aptitude and underwent extensive training before receiving a blessing, then his starting point would be a level higher than ordinary people after receiving the blessing.
If he also awakened one or two rare skills that provided attribute enhancement effects, coupled with the boost from the Breathing Technique, matching an LV3 wouldn't be impossible.
But regardless of the reason for Cain's strength, at least one thing was certain.
"Ais being absent this morning means she probably ran to the Hestia Familia."
"I thought so too."
Finn nodded in agreement.
Ais only thought about getting stronger in her daily life and often acted without thinking.
If it were her, she would likely attribute Cain's strength entirely to the Breathing Technique.
Under these circumstances, the possibility of Ais seeking out Cain to learn the Breathing Technique couldn't be said to be zero; it could only be said to be very high.
"I'll go find Ais and ask her clearly right now."
Riveria walked toward the door.
"Riveria, wait a moment."
Finn's voice came from behind her. "There's no need to rush this matter. We can observe for a bit."
"Observe?"
Riveria paused, a rare look of surprise on her face.
"Finn, you should understand the consequences this matter could lead to, right?"
"Of course, I am very clear about that."
Finn nodded.
Ais was an executive of the Loki Familia.
If the news that she was learning a Breathing Technique from Cain were to be exposed, various rumors could arise.
In a serious situation, even Finn, as the Commander, would be affected.
For Finn, who valued reputation, this matter was undoubtedly unacceptable.
In the past, Finn would definitely have summoned Ais to the office, reasoned with her, and analyzed the pros and cons, making Ais keep her distance from Cain.
But this time, Finn hesitated.
Regardless of the method Cain used, the fact remained that he possessed LV3 strength at LV1.
In the history of Orario, the last person to achieve something similar was named Alfia.
"If Cain can maintain this potential, then even if his reputation suffers a little damage, it doesn't matter."
Staring at his unresponsive right thumb, Finn analyzed calmly.
"As long as we can foster a closer relationship with Cain and rely on his strength to conquer the Black Dragon and the Dungeon, then everything will be worth it."
Just like Royman not long ago, Loki had taken notice of Cain's potential.
Conquering the Black Dragon and the Dungeon had long been the fervent wish of the mortals in the lower world.
If this goal could be achieved, even a sewer rat would become a hero for ages.
Compared to the potential losses caused by rumors, the choice was self-evident.
However...
"What about Ais?"
Riveria frowned: "Aren't you essentially using Ais by doing this?"
"Riveria, Loki said something very right, you are interfering too much with Ais."
Finn reminded her: "You should understand very well what the Black Dragon means to Ais, right?"
"If I reveal this matter, Ais will probably be even more proactive than she is now."
"..."
"I do not agree!!!"
Just then, Loki, who had just been mentioned, jumped out and loudly vetoed.
"Ais cutie is mine! I won't allow Finn to give her away to someone else!"
"Loki, stop messing around."
"I'm not messing around! In the end, it's Finn who is too hasty!"
Loki curled her lip: "Regardless of future potential, he is currently just an LV1."
"There has never been a shortage of Hero Seeds who died on the path to growth; the Astraea Familia is the best example."
"Unless that guy can break through to LV6, don't even think about taking Ais cutie away."
"That's right, I don't agree with this matter."
Riveria, who had been somewhat wavering, now firmly held her opinion.
"Unless that man named Cain can defeat me, I will not agree to this marriage."
"..."
Has the topic gone off track?
Looking at her suddenly fired-up old friend, Finn's expression was a bit strange.
However, this time, he did not deny Riveria's words again.
Whether Cain was just a flash in the pan, falling on the path of growth,
Or if he could maintain this potential and become famous in the near future.
Which outcome would materialize indeed required some observation.
Thinking of this, Finn looked towards Tione, the Amazon Girl who was eavesdropping nearby.
"Tione, I'm leaving the observation of Cain to you. Also, help me look after Ais and prevent her from doing anything out of line too early."
"Can I refuse?"
Tione was reluctant to get involved in this troublesome matter.
"No, this matter can only rely on you."
Finn forcibly thrust the task onto the other party.
Ais was not an ordinary person.
If a strong person wasn't sent to watch over things, an accident might easily occur.
And within the Loki Familia, the only one with brains, strength, and sufficient time currently was Tione.
"Anyway, this is entrusted to you. If any accident happens, remember to report back to me."
"Fine."
Tione sighed inwardly.
She never thought that one day, she would become someone's nanny.
T/N- I have noticed people saying lefiya referred as Lefia, it was my mistake, i overlooked it but now i have translated 55 chapters, so going back changing everywhere would be impossible. We can do one thing, should I change it to Lefiya in the new chapters I will upload or would y'all prefer Lefia?. Let me know and sorry for this trouble.
Update- I have changed Lefia to Lefiya, sorry for the inconvenience.
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