Chapter 88 - End of the Expedition!
Surrounded by a gentle breeze, Ais felt no decrease in her hatred for monsters and dragons.
Incredibly, within the dark flames, she gradually regained her composure.
Ais could sense that her blood was still boiling, and the hatred in her heart still burned, but these emotions could no longer interfere with her thoughts.
Emerald-green winds encircled Ais, gradually replacing the dark aura.
However, the empowerment from the skill 'Avenger' showed no sign of diminishing, and hatred still resided in Ais's heart.
The difference now was that, unlike before, Ais's heart not only harbored hatred but also a warm power protecting her.
Ariel:
* Wind Attribute
* Enchant type magic (grants the user a certain degree of wind control)
* Envelops the user in wind, enhancing their attack, defense, speed, and granting short-distance flight capability
* Chant: Tempest, ???, ...
At the same time, Luke's voice sounded in her ears.
"Ais, I don't intend to stop you from seeking revenge."
"But I want you to understand that revenge is not everything you have."
Ais lifted her head, looking at the person who had brought 'warm wind' to her twice.
Suddenly, her mind recalled her father's words.
"Sorry, Ais, I'm not your hero. But I believe that one day, you will find your own hero."
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At this moment, the struggling strength of the Green Dragon had weakened considerably.
When it had attacked Luke with full force earlier, the adventurers of the expedition team had seized the opportunity to inflict numerous wounds on it, depleting a significant amount of its stamina.
Now, Luke and Ais stood before it.
"You only have one chance, concentrate all your strength and strive for a single lethal blow," Luke instructed Ais before accelerating towards the Green Dragon.
As expected, the Green Dragon, with a high hatred value towards Luke, immediately diverted its attention upon seeing its most hated enemy recklessly charging into its attack range.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ais, using the power of the wind, leaped towards the dragon's head in mid-air.
"Focus, concentrate, I only have this one chance, gather all my strength," Ais knew that if she failed with this strike, Luke would immediately take her out of the battlefield, and the rare opportunity to slay a dragon-type monster would slip away from her grasp.
"No, that's unacceptable!"
"I will have my revenge!"
The effect of the skill 'Avenger' continued to increase, and the storm of the magic 'Ariel' was continuously compressed.
Gritting her teeth, Ais squeezed the potential of her body with all her might.
As the power in Ais's hands continued to rise, the high-quality short sword crafted by the Goibniu Familia began to show cracks under the pressure.
But it wasn't enough!
Even though the Green Dragon was in a near-death state, Ais still sensed the vast gap in strength between herself and it, like an insurmountable chasm.
Therefore, she needed even stronger power!
Perhaps Ais's innermost thoughts triggered the 'wind' swirling around her.
A sudden sensation prompted Ais to subconsciously utter another incantation.
"Lil Rafaga!"
As the next stage of the 'Ariel' incantation sounded, the gentle breeze surrounding Ais instantly became ferocious.
Along with the violent transformation of the 'wind,' Ais also experienced a momentary surge in her power.
At this moment, the Green Dragon also noticed the impending 'attack' about to collide with its head.
However, distracted by Luke, it was now impossible for it to evade Ais's attack.
Ais, carrying immense power, collided directly with the Green Dragon's face.
Boom—!
Roar—!
After the massive impact, the resounding crash echoed as the Green Dragon fell to the ground.
Ais's full-force strike had mercilessly hit the dying Green Dragon.
With this, the subjugation of the Green Dragon came to an end.
Ais, carried by the wind, descended from the sky, still holding the now-defunct short sword in her hand.
She stared blankly at the enormous dragon carcass dissipating into black ashes, finding it somewhat unbelievable that she had accomplished this amazing feat.
"If it's hard to believe, just look around," Luke walked over, gesturing for Ais to observe the surroundings.
Cheers from the adventurers, the injured vanguard of the expedition team, the seated mages on the ground, and Finn and the others approaching them—all these were visible to Ais.
What entered Ais's eyes were members of Loki Familia, each with different appearances but all brimming with smiles.
"It's not just you who defeated the Green Dragon; we all defeated it together," Luke reached out to pat Ais's head, smiling at her and saying, "How about it? Do you feel that the path of revenge isn't as difficult as you thought?"
...
After the defeat of the Green Dragon, harvesting the gem tree posed no more danger.
The harvest on the 24th floor was quite fruitful, containing various precious herbs and materials, along with the fruits of the gem tree.
In addition to the intact Green Dragon magic stone and dropped items, such a huge harvest made Finn contemplate ending the expedition here.
However, this thought lasted only a moment, as the main goal of this expedition was still the floor boss on the 37th floor.
The next expedition didn't have much to talk about.
The well-rested Loki Familia expedition team, having defeated the Green Dragon, didn't encounter any special events or monsters in the subsequent expeditions.
Being one of the strongest Familia in Orario, expeditions were like a routine for them.
The only noteworthy point was that when subduing the floor boss Udaeus on the 37th floor, it was Finn, Riveria, and Gareth who took action.
Other expedition members, including Luke, did not intervene.
Everyone knew that Finn and the others were preparing for their Level 6 upgrade.
In the end, Finn and his team emerged victorious.
As first-class adventurers and long-time partners, defeating a floor boss was a matter of course for them.
This was also the first time Luke witnessed the full strength of first-class adventurers.
Gareth's monstrous strength that could go head-to-head with a floor boss, Riveria's formidable high-level magic, and Finn's calm command and the berserk state after using magic—all left Luke in awe.
He also realized clearly the combat prowess possessed by the top-tier strong adventurers in Orario.
Thus, Luke's first expedition came to a close.
Afterward, they would return to the 18th floor for repairs and then go back to the surface, officially concluding the expedition.
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