Deliverer!
When those words echoed through The Hostess of Fertility, Hyacine and Barbara, who were busy eating, stopped their movements instantly. Both of them froze in place.
They were no strangers to those words!
Whether as a player of Honkai: Star Rail or as the Actor playing Hyacine, those words held extraordinary significance.
Simply because both identities knew of the same existence...
The Deliverer, Phainon.
"What? Who's bold enough to use the title 'Deliverer'? And two people at once?"
"Even members of the Freya or Loki Familia wouldn't dare call themselves that, right?"
"They aren't from Orario, they came from outside... word is they're two beautiful, cute girls! Hehe!"
"Real or fake? Then I've got to see for myself!"
"Don't worry, you'll have the chance soon... After all, just this afternoon, the Apollo Familia suffered at their hands."
"No way, it was actually the Apollo Familia?"
It was a brief conversation, but every sentence pointed the holder of the title 'Deliverer' in a certain direction, eventually converging on the two delicate young girls.
'Ouranos really moves fast.'
'The time we spent talking wasn't that long, yet such rumors have already appeared throughout Orario... Should I expect nothing less from the founding Deity of Orario?'
In both the anime and the original works, there wasn't much introduction regarding Ouranos, and he didn't have much to show in terms of expressive power.
Consequently, in most cases, this great Deity existed merely as a powerful background element; his true capabilities were never known to anyone.
However, as the rumors of the Deliverers surfaced in Orario, Hyacine and Barbara came to understand one thing... even if Ouranos rarely lifted a finger, he was still a great Deity with extraordinary abilities!
Just look at this power to manipulate public opinion. Ouranos simply didn't want to interfere, hoping that The City of Orario would maintain its future possibilities.
If this great Deity were to truly take action, the strongest Familia in Orario would probably have to change its name to 'Ouranos'...
Hyacine and Barbara actually already knew about this, they just didn't expect Ouranos's speed to be this quick. They had only just finished their talk, and rumors of the Deliverers had already appeared in The City.
If a few more days passed, wouldn't the whole world know?
Because Orario was established as the center of the world, everything that happened here would be written into Heroic Tales and sung by people across the globe...
'Do I have to become... a Deliverer like Lord Phainon?'
'I'm afraid it will be very difficult. We aren't people suited for combat; we can't burn ourselves to shoulder the weight of the entire world like Lord Phainon did.'
'Then what kind of Deliverers should we become?'
It was precisely these questions that left the two girls with faces full of worry, unable to answer for a long time. Even though they had learned from Ouranos that they would receive preferential treatment from all of Orario, they still couldn't hide the exhaustion between their brows.
"Hahaha, this way, we're saved! Deliverers have come to save us!"
"Even the Heroes of legend couldn't possibly compare to a Deliverer, right? To think we'd encounter one in our generation... what an honor!"
Inside the tavern, the laughter and chatter continued, but the two girls quietly slipped away. They truly couldn't stand the talk surrounding the Deliverers.
Rest assured, however—they paid for their meal.
They were also greeted loudly by that grey-haired waitress on their way out.
Walking along the streets of Orario, Hyacine and Barbara looked up at the full moon in the sky, and their minds involuntarily drifted back to that original sun of Destruction.
The clamor of Amphoreus had perhaps turned into data, dissipating into the cycle of reincarnation, never able to reach the future until the Trailblazer arrived. But the clamor of Danmachi constantly echoed around the two girls...
'As expected, we can't become Deliverers like Lord Phainon, nor can we sustain the world like Her Highness Cerydra and Lady Aglaea.'
'We are just ordinary doctors... aside from healing methods, we don't know anything else.'
"Doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo! (There's still me, don't forget!)"
Their spirits were gradually sinking, but the sudden appearance of a rainbow-colored light interrupted the girls' thoughts.
Amidst the dazzling radiance, the rainbow pony Little Ica made its grand entrance, immediately diving into Hyacine's arms.
While constantly nuzzling Hyacine, Little Ica even extended two legs to tug on Barbara, signaling for her not to feel down either.
"Hehe, of course we remember, Little Ica."
"After all, you're our most important partner. We even brought back some food for you!"
Feeling the sudden warmth and sunshine in her arms, Hyacine and Barbara finally showed a smile. Even knowing what kind of future they were about to face, they certainly wouldn't hesitate.
"Yes, we can't become someone like Lord Phainon, nor can we become pillars like Her Highness Cerydra and Lady Aglaea... but even so, we will absolutely not give up!"
"Even if we have to give our all, we'll make everyone smile! Smile, smile!"
"Just like the miraculous encounter between partners, I shall bridge a beautiful rainbow for everyone under this pitch-black night sky!"
"We must create a 'Smile World'!"
According to the effect of the Magic card Smile World... wait, wait, wait!
Forget the effects—just say, did you smile or not?
"Doo doo doo!"
"Alright, alright, we know you're hungry. We'll eat once we get back to our lodgings!"
"We'll definitely feed you until you're stuffed!"
Although the exhaustion on the two girls' faces remained heavy, the gloom completely vanished along with the brilliant rainbow light.
Hand in hand and holding the cute Little Ica, Hyacine and Barbara headed toward the temporary residence the Guild had arranged.
"Not bad, Royman. This place is quite luxurious?"
If anyone else had asked Royman to prepare a residence, he would have surely cut costs as much as possible, emphasizing a 'just enough to stay alive' style.
But this time, the one issuing the order was Ouranos, and the subjects were Hyacine and Barbara. Thus, there was nothing more to say.
Every feature was set to the highest level; Royman had sought out everything that was the best within the Labyrinth City of Orario for them.
While this would certainly cost a fortune in Valis, compared to his position as Guild Master, it wasn't even worth mentioning!
It seemed the two girls would indeed be able to enjoy a wonderful night's sleep in Orario today. This would be the final moment of time belonging solely to themselves.
Because starting tomorrow, they would be the 'Deliverers' in everyone else's mouths...