Danmachi: Strongest Familia

Tiona remarked that she would rather face the floor boss head-on than deal with enemies like these. The idea of growing old with her flat chest was not how she wanted to go out. 

Why would Eina—a cheerful and sunny girl—awaken such dark and sinister magic? 

The two sisters exchanged complicated glances as they looked at Eina, hesitating to approach or greet her right away. 

"Tione, Tiona, are you okay?" Eina asked, taking the initiative to walk over. 

The sisters snapped out of their thoughts and quickly returned her greeting. 

"Where did these strange monsters come from? They don't seem like something captured by the Ganesha Familia," Tiona asked. 

"Who could even catch these things? They look like they sprouted straight out of the ground," Tione replied, her tone dripping with sarcasm. 

As she spoke, Tiona suddenly bent down and picked up a magic stone. 

It wasn't just any magic stone—it was odd, its structure unlike the usual ones. 

"Well, isn't that great? Things just got even more complicated," Tione said with a frown. 

"The timing of the Ganesha Familia's monster rampage is suspicious, too. It feels like someone's using the Monster Festival as a cover to stir up chaos," Tione murmured softly, leaning closer to Eina. 

To avoid alarming the surrounding crowd, they kept their voices low enough that only they could hear. 

Meanwhile, the onlookers formed a wide circle, many of them watching with expressions of curiosity, as though they were enjoying a thrilling circus performance. 

"Hey, Tione, take a closer look. Isn't this magic stone the same as the ones from those strange bugs we encountered on the 50th floor?" 

Tiona handed the magic stone over, and Tione immediately recognized its distinct hue and texture. 

"This color... it's unmistakable." 

Her expression darkened. "What's going on? We need to report this to Riveria immediately—something isn't right here." 

Tione's clarity of thought stood out, especially compared to her sister's impulsive tendencies. When it came to strategy and problem-solving, she was sharp—at least as long as her emotions weren't clouded by battle frenzy. 

"Let's deal with the monsters in this area first. We can handle the rest tonight," Tione suggested. 

"Agreed. Let's finish up here first," Tiona added. 

The three quickly came to a decision and set off toward the nearest combat zone. 

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On Daedalus Street, Bell, armed with the magic book he obtained early, was advancing much faster than in the original timeline. 

The addition of the Hestia Blade had eliminated his equipment-related weaknesses entirely. 

With his blade worth 200 million valis and grimoire worth 100 million, Bell had turned the tables on the silverback before him. 

In a few decisive moves, the silverback was killed with ease. 

Not far away, atop a tall tower, two men watched the unfolding events with astonishment. 

Meanwhile, at the base of the tower, Sol ascended the steps, his pace calm but deliberate. 

Asfi, stationed at the staircase as a guard, immediately moved to intercept him. 

She knew her god was currently in discussion with Apollo regarding the Morgana Familia, and Sol's involvement would undoubtedly complicate matters. 

However, the moment Asfi took a step toward him, her body froze. 

It was as though an invisible force had locked onto her—a dreadful presence weighing down on her like the hand of fate itself. The oppressive aura was overwhelming, rendering her unable to move. 

Following her line of sight, Asfi spotted Shyvana, who was glaring at her. 

The other woman seemed to be barely containing herself, a guttural growl escaping her throat—something that sounded far from human. 

LV4 Adventurer, Dragon Blood Warrior—Shyvana. 

What's with her? 

Even the presence of Anya Fromel had never made Asfi feel this oppressed. 

While Sol continued up the stairs at his own pace, Asfi stubbornly stood her ground, refusing to move aside. 

"Step aside," Shyvana commanded, breaking the tense silence after a brief standoff. 

"Sol-sama, Hermes-sama is currently discussing important matters. If you wish to see him, I can pass on your request," Asfi said firmly. 

"Could it be that Hermes is hiding something shady? Now I'm genuinely curious. Move aside, Asfi—I'd rather not have to resort to force," Sol replied casually. 

"Thank you for your concern, but it seems we're at an impasse," Asfi retorted, adjusting her glasses in an attempt to mask her unease. 

"Well then, Shyvana, why don't you keep Asfi entertained for a while? Be careful," Sol instructed with a chuckle before continuing on his way. 

The moment Sol's words left his lips, Shyvana launched herself at Asfi. 

Her sharp, dragon-like claws emerged once more, and Asfi immediately realized the danger. Letting go of her intent to stop Sol, she tapped her heels against the ground twice. 

In an instant, two pairs of wings sprouted from her shoes—Talaria, the flying boots she had personally crafted. With their power, Asfi shot into the air in the blink of an eye. 

As one of Orario's rare alchemists who possessed mastery of mysticism, Asfi had also honed her skills in harmonizing and carving gold. 

On the path of science and technology, she was unrivaled—a true genius and Orario's most exceptional alchemist. 

Although she was a Level 4 adventurer, combat had never been her forte. Instead, she had always relied on the ingenious tools she created for hit-and-run tactics. 

But her opponent this time was Shyvana. 

As Asfi turned mid-air to try to block Sol's path, a sudden gust of wind rushed past her. 

It felt like a massive beast was flapping its wings, its powerful airflow stirring up dust and debris on the ground. 

Sensing imminent danger, Asfi reacted instinctively. She twisted her body just in time, avoiding the full force of an attack. 

Still, Shyvana's sharp dragon claws managed to tear through Asfi's leather armor. 

If she hadn't turned at that moment, her left side might have been entirely gone. 

Asfi's eyes widened in shock when she caught sight of the enormous red wings on Shyvana's back—several times larger than a human's. 

What... is this? 

At first glance, the wings seemed to grow naturally from Shyvana's body, much like the ears and tails of beastkin. 

But these wings... they looked like those of a dragon. 

Could dragons even exist in this world? 

"Fragile creature, do not attempt to impede Sol-sama's progress!" Shyvana declared, her crimson eyes glowing fiercely as her piercing gaze locked onto Asfi. 

She called me fragile? 

The condescension in Shyvana's tone only deepened Asfi's grim expression. However, it also confirmed her suspicions. 

Shyvana likely carried the blood of a dragon within her. 

No wonder Shyvana's exploits were rarely spoken of. The Sol Familia must have restricted her actions to keep this secret hidden. 

"This is going to be troublesome... I hope this gadget will be enough to deal with her," Asfi muttered under her breath, reaching for another tool.