Western side of the ancient city ruins.
The Palum Girl, who Hestia said was different, was still trying her best to stall for time.
"Next, Lili will introduce the equipment Cain uses when exploring the Dungeon."
"Cain's equipment comes from the Hephaestus Familia. The armor uses materials dropped by Armored Mice and Metal Rabbits, maintaining defense while significantly reducing weight, priced at 2 million currency."
"As for the main weapon Cain uses, the primary material is hundred-forged iron and the horn of a Horned Rabbit. Its sharpness is top-tier among ordinary weapons, priced at..."
"Stop! Wait a moment!"
Zanis interrupted.
At first, when he heard Lili say that Cain was LV2, he was quite looking forward to Lili's 'top-secret intelligence'.
But as time passed, he felt more and more that something was off.
From introducing Cain's physique and height, to introducing the food Cain likes to eat, and then introducing the equipment Cain uses to explore the Dungeon...
Apart from Cain being LV2, everything else she said was nonsense.
"Don't you have any more important intelligence? I need to understand Cain's skills and magic! Even if you can't provide that, at least tell me his ability values!"
"I do, Lord Zanis, I do."
Lili cooperated and stopped her introduction, taking out a palm-sized scroll from her bosom.
"This records Cain's blessing panel from ten days ago, it is Lili's greatest harvest from this trip."
"If you have something like this, take it out earlier next time."
Zanis snatched the scroll and opened it.
[Cain—LV.1]
[Strength: 10]
[Endurance: 10]
[Dexterity: 10]
[Agility: 10]
Magic: I0
Magic: None
Skills: None
"...?"
The scene suddenly fell into silence.
After calmly looking at the scroll for a moment, Zanis let out a relieved smile.
"are you stalling for time?"
"Yes."
"Then I must say, you've been quite successful."
Zanis drew the one-handed sword at his waist, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"Now you have one last chance."
"Tell me, why did you betray us?"
"Does betraying scum like you need a reason?"
At that moment, a new voice rang out.
"Cain?"
Zanis, who was about to make his move, was startled and turned to look at the wall nearby.
"Why are you here?!"
"I came to find you, of course."
Cain leaped down from the wall, landing amidst the Soma Familia members, right next to Lili.
"The farce ends here, Zanis."
"End? Yes, it should end."
While uttering threats, Zanis retreated, positioning the Soma Familia members in front of him.
He had no intention of personally fighting Cain.
Cain dared to initiate a War Game and infiltrate the enemy's stronghold alone, clearly having confidence in his abilities.
He was either a monstrous LV2 capable of fighting above his level, or an LV3 who had already leveled up twice.
In either case, Zanis, who was not skilled in combat, stood no chance against him.
However...
"You're too arrogant, Cain!"
"No matter how strong you are, you can't defeat all of us before your stamina runs out!"
"You're right. As I am now, it's difficult for me to single-handedly defeat the entire Soma Familia."
Cain slowly drew the weapon at his waist: "But it seems you've misunderstood one thing."
Due to the nature of the game, the key to this War Game was not whether Cain could defeat the Soma Familia alone, but whether he could reach them before their members scattered.
And now, with Lili's help, he had successfully achieved just that.
"I don't need to defeat everyone."
Thunder Breathing - Seventh Form: Takemikazuchi!
A technique derived by a true martial god, bearing the name of a deity, was unveiled at this moment.
"There's only one thing I need to do."
Accelerating from stillness to his limit, Cain transformed into a flash of lightning in an instant, appearing behind Zanis.
"That is to crush you with absolute power, in front of everyone."
As his words fell, a crisp tearing sound echoed.
Zanis, who had been boasting just moments before, stood frozen in place, staring blankly at his now-missing legs.
What... just happened?
...
"Huh? What just happened?"
In The Tower of Babel square, Lefiya shared the same confusion as Zanis, who was far away.
Even though she had been staring at the divine mirror the entire time, she couldn't make out what had happened in that fleeting moment.
"So fast."
"Yeah, way too fast."
Tiona and Tione exchanged a glance, marveling at Cain's unreasonable speed.
"Ais, could you have done something like that at LV1... no, at LV3?"
"No."
Ais fell silent for a moment, then shook her head slightly.
Her Magic enhanced sustained speed, which was completely incomparable to Cain's instantaneous burst.
"Breathing Technique, Demon Slayer Corps..."
Recalling what Cain had said not long ago, a strange glint flashed in Ais's eyes.
If she could also learn the Breathing Technique...
"Let's head back to the Familia."
Taking one last look at the scene in the divine mirror, knowing it was all over, Ais turned around.
"I have something to discuss with Loki."
...
Loki Familia.
"Hey hey! What the hell is this?!"
Watching the fleeting battle in the mirror, Loki widened her eyes and let out an exclamation.
Didn't Hestia say Cain was LV1?
Instantly killing an LV2 by bypassing a crowd with one strike, and you call that LV1?!
"I see. So this is the so-called trump card for guaranteed victory."
Finn, who was also observing the battle, rubbed his thumb, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
Because the fight ended too quickly, he couldn't discern Cain's true strength.
But at least one thing was certain.
The slash Cain delivered in the fight would normally require LV4-level strength to block.
"Riveria, did Cain use any Magic just now?"
"No, at least not that I can see."
Riveria, one of the three pillars of the Loki Familia, known as the Nine Hells and Orario's strongest mage, shook her head.
Although the divine mirror could broadcast scenes from far away, it had its limits.
Not being there in person, Riveria couldn't determine whether Cain had used any chantless Magic.
"Haha! Young people these days are getting more and more terrifying!"
Gareth, once called a monster himself, let out a hearty laugh and glanced at the werewolf youth nearby.
"Bete, do you think you could have reacted to that slash at LV3?"
"Hah? You old geezer, are you still dreaming? What kind of nonsense are you spouting!"
Bete, who had been frowning in thought, looked up, a dissatisfied expression on his face.
"Not just one slash! I could block ten, a hundred slashes!"
"You're the best at bragging!"
Gareth gave a thumbs-up, laughing even louder.
Influenced by him, Finn and the others nearby chuckled softly.
Even the usually stoic Riveria joined in this time.
For a moment, a cheerful atmosphere filled the Loki Familia.
...
On the other side of Orario.
A white-haired, red-eyed boy stared wide-eyed.
"Amazing."
Gazing at the dazzling and radiant figure in the divine mirror, a sense of admiration welled up in his heart.
If he could be as strong as that person, maybe he wouldn't have been rejected by the gods.
...
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