Mama Mia, holding a gigantic war hammer and looking like a giant herself, appeared at the hall entrance, glaring ferociously at the intruders.
At the same time, a red figure flashed and almost instantly appeared behind the silver-haired, emotionless girl, raising a large sword covered in vein-like patterns to chop down on her head.
This red figure was Revis, who had been subdued by Ryou. With her half-human, half-monster physique and the massive supply of magic stones from him, she had broken through to LV7.
However, the other three merely glanced casually in this direction before turning their gazes away, seemingly indifferent to their companion's life and death.
"What!?"
It was as if an invisible hand was holding it up. Revis's giant sword stopped thirty centimeters from the silver-haired girl's forehead, unable to go any further.
Upon closer inspection, there was a transparent membrane around the silver-haired girl. This thin membrane, barely thicker than paper, easily blocked a full-force strike from LV7.
"Sister Virgo is the strongest among us. To target her, should we say you have a keen eye or that you have a death wish?"
The black-haired loli laughed gleefully.
Revis had no energy to deal with the black-haired loli's insults at this moment.
The thin membrane in front of her was not only indestructible but also like glue, holding her giant sword firmly in mid-air, making it impossible to chop in or pull out.
Revis's face suddenly changed dramatically. The previously motionless Virgo slowly raised her small hand and pointed a finger at Revis.
Bang!
A dull sound came from the air, and Revis immediately felt as if a giant had kicked her, sending her flying uncontrollably, crashing heavily into a wall.
A mouthful of blood spurted from Revis, but fortunately, her half-human, half-monster constitution made her life force much stronger than an ordinary adventurer.
Pulling her body out of the wall, Revis spat out the blood in her mouth, raised her giant sword, and looked icily and warily at the four intruders.
With her current strength, the only ones who could defeat her in a single move would be an LV8, something never seen before in Orario!
This emotionless girl in front of her was a legendary LV8!?
Revis was unwilling to believe it, but the fact was right in front of her.
Seeing that even Revis, stronger than herself, was easily defeated, Mama Mia had to suppress her anger and guarded the entrance cautiously.
She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She had thought that being an LV6 made her one of the strongest in Orario.
Who knew that first there would be the unusual Ryou, followed by a bunch of LV7 and LV8 little girls...
It felt like all those years she lived were wasted.
But the situation was urgent, and Mama Mia couldn't afford to wallow in self-pity.
They couldn't win in a fight. Just that LV8 silver-haired girl alone could wipe them all out.
Perhaps because they didn't consider them a threat, these intruders hadn't launched an attack immediately.
The only option was to delay as much as possible.
As the former captain of the Freya Familia, Mama Mia knew many secrets.
To protect her alter ego, the goddess Freya had dispatched several high-level adventurers to guard her around the clock.
Moreover, this was the busiest district in Orario. Such a commotion would soon attract others' attention. As long as they could delay for a while...
"Hey~ you wouldn't be thinking of stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements, would you? I'd advise you to give up that delusion."
Seeing that Mama Mia and Revis weren't in a hurry to attack, the black-haired loli's face was full of malice.
"Aren't you curious why, after so long, there hasn't been any rescue from the Freya Familia? Because my mistress predicted everything!"
Saying this, the black-haired loli's face showed an expression of extreme fanaticism, an expression only seen on fervent believers who had given everything, from their lives to their souls, to their faith and their god.
"Whether it's Freya teaming up with Loki, the two familias drawing out their elites, or even their pre-chosen interception point at the old ruins, everything was foreseen by our mistress! All you mortals, including those two foolish, self-righteous goddesses, are just puppets in our mistress's hands!"
The black-haired loli's face showed an extremely wicked smile as she loudly explained to Mama Mia and Revis, who were trying to delay time.
"Our mistress is the greatest!"
Mentioning the mysterious mistress, the white-haired loli also echoed with a face full of reverence and fanaticism.
"The goddess we serve is beyond the comprehension of you mortals."
Libra looked serious as if stating a fact, but her words were extremely arrogant. Even the emotionless girl, Virgo, nodded her head almost imperceptibly.
Mama Mia, Revis, and the others felt their hearts sink to the bottom. The attitude of the intruders, who were acting with impunity, completely confirmed their words.
"Alright, We've stayed long enough. Can't keep the mistress waiting too long," the black-haired loli seemed to be getting a bit impatient.
As if a signal had been given, the aura emanating from the few of them suddenly surged several times, clearly itching to make a move. Cold sweat dripped down Mama Mia's forehead. In such a dire situation, she had never encountered anything like this, not even when she faced the Monster Rex of the 37th Floor—Udaeus alone ten years ago!
Just as the black-haired loli was about to make the first move, Syr spoke up.
"Wait! I'll go with you! Please don't hurt them!"
All signs indicated that they had no chance of winning, and the clever Syr naturally saw this as well. Unable to bear seeing her companions get hurt because of her, Syr walked resolutely towards the intruders.
"No! Syr!"
Ryuu reached out, trying to grab Syr's sleeve, but she was too injured to catch anything, helplessly watching Syr walk to the intruders' side.
"A wise decision," Libra showed an appreciative expression and nodded. "As long as Miss Syr is willing to leave with us, I swear by the Scales in my hand that I will not harm your companions."
Libra gently placed her hand in the center of her shield, solemnly making this promise, then glanced warningly at the eager black-haired loli.
"Che~ How boring, what's wrong with having a little fun~ Sister Libra is such an old relic! Bleh bleh bleh~"
The black-haired loli immediately looked displeased, making faces at Libra.
But Libra, being stern and just, deeply trusted by the goddess, and the most experienced among them, even the stronger black-haired loli dared not disobey her.
"Wait! Don't go! Syr!"
Ignoring the cries of her internal organs, Ryuu struggled to get up. In the heart of this elf girl with severe cleanliness issues, Syr was the most special. It was Syr who pulled her out of the abyss of revenge and gave her new meaning in life. She was willing to do anything for Syr!
Seeing that the enemies' attention was momentarily distracted by Ryuu, Mama Mia immediately signaled to Revis. The two of them launched a coordinated attack with perfect timing.
Mama Mia suddenly leaped up, swinging her one-ton adamantine hammer fiercely at Libra.
Clang!
Libra effortlessly raised her shield to block. Sparks flew, and the impact waves from the contact point spread out visibly, instantly blowing over tables, chairs, screens, and decorations in the hall.
However, Libra, who took Mama Mia's heavy blow head-on, merely cracked the marble floor beneath her feet and remained as immovable as a mountain. Taking advantage of the moment when Mama Mia's assault waned, Libra pushed back, forcing the 200-kilogram Mama Mia and her over one ton hammer away.
As if she had done something trivial, Libra turned to the emotionless girl.
"Activate the teleportation array immediately. We've delayed long enough; things at the ruins should be wrapping up."
The silver-haired, emotionless girl nodded slightly in response. This supposed LV8 girl was a rare spatial mage! She slowly raised her hands, drawing patterns in the air. As she moved, the immense magic energy in the air gathered towards her hands like swallows returning to their nest.
A magic circle, glowing silver, expanded under her feet, eventually encompassing all five of them.
On the other side, Revis's sneak attack was easily intercepted by the twin lolis. The black-haired loli revealed sharp, red-painted nails, using her delicate hands as weapons to claw at Revis's vital points. The white-haired loli, on the other hand, did not join the fight but continuously cast various support spells, enhancing strength, agility, endurance, neural reflexes, and even divine shields.
Originally, the fight was somewhat balanced, but with the white-haired loli's support, both Libra and the black-haired loli easily suppressed their opponents. The black-haired loli especially treated the fight with Revis like a game.
"Mama Mia! We're here to help!"
At that moment, the hall door burst open, and a lively voice rang out before the person even appeared. It was Anya, Chloe, and the others who had hurried over after noticing the commotion.
In the past, the addition of LV4 and LV5 reinforcements would have turned the tide of battle. Unfortunately, in today's battlefield, the weakest were LV6. A group of LV4 or LV5 would only become burdens and cannon fodder.
"Careful! The enemies are all LV7 or higher adventurers!"
Mama Mia had to shout a warning.
Upon hearing this, the girls were greatly alarmed and no longer rushed into the battlefield. Instead, they took out crossbows, darts, and other ranged weapons to harass the enemy from a distance, hoping to alleviate the pressure on their allies.
"Oh? There are two more cute little kitties," the black-haired loli said with an expression of infinite desire, like a child seeing something novel and delightful. While effortlessly fending off Revis's attacks, she turned her head and seductively spoke to Chloe and Anya.
"Hey~ Two cute little kitties, how about coming over to be our pets? Three meals a day with collars included, plus love from morning till night~"
Chloe and Anya immediately felt a chill run from their feet to their heads, as if a dreadful venomous snake had fixed its gaze on them.
At this moment, the magic array under their feet suddenly burst into dazzling light. The magic fluctuations were so intense that even those who didn't understand magic could feel them. The black-haired loli showed a hint of regret and reluctance on her face.
"What a pity~ It seems the time is up. We'll play with you next time~" The black-haired loli smiled warmly as if bidding a temporary farewell to playmates and agreeing to play again tomorrow.
As the magic fluctuations peaked, the five figures within the magic array became illusory. Mama Mia gritted her teeth and reached out to stop Anya, who still wanted to rush in, while Revis cautiously withdrew from the magic array's range.
Blindly stepping into an unknown magic array is a major taboo. Even if the array could be used for teleportation, teleporting together would only lead to being surrounded by the enemy. With no other choice, Mama Mia temporarily gave up on the rescue.
However, at that moment, despite her severe internal injuries, Ryuu found the strength to suddenly leap towards Syr in the magic array.
"Don't go! Syr!"
But Syr only slightly turned her head, showing Ryuu a side profile full of longing and sorrow. Unfortunately, Ryuu was a step too late. She only touched a residual shadow in the air, and Syr's true form had already been teleported away by the magic array.
"Syr!!"
A heart-wrenching scream echoed out.
...
On the other side, the combined forces of the Freya and Loki Familia were also heavily damaged at the Shreme Old Castle Ruins. Originally thinking they were the ones laying an ambush, they were completely seen through by the enemy, who preemptively set up an ambush in the ruins and counterattacked.
Many LV6 and LV7 members of the allied forces were seriously injured, and numerous LV4 and LV5 members lost their lives on the spot. A powerful enemy hidden in the darkness gradually revealed its ferocious face: two LV8s, a pair of twins with LV8 combat ability when working together, and nine LV7s. With just this lineup, they could sweep through all the Familia in Orario without divine interference.
When Goddess Freya received the news that not only had the mission to rescue Bell failed, but also that her side suffered heavy losses and her alter ego was kidnapped, she collapsed to the ground, completely losing her usual noble and elegant demeanor.
...
Leaving aside the two Familias slowly licking their wounds, a group of oddly dressed people appeared at the grand and majestic entrance of the Gudako Hotel.
"So, this is the star-rated hotel that follower have opened in this world? Not bad, I can't wait to enjoy it!"
Ishtar, sitting on the celestial boat, carefully examined the exterior of the hotel and nodded in satisfaction.
"It's just strange, why do I feel a faint connection with this world..."
Ishtar's face showed a puzzled expression as she said this. What's so strange about it? Of course, it's because there's another Ishtar in this world, only that one is a public bus slut...
Of course, Ryou would only say this in his heart, never daring to say it in front of Ishtar.
At this moment, Ryou noticed something was wrong, deeply furrowing his brows as a sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his heart.