Naruto: Our Goal Is To Dig Every Corner of Konoha

After Asahi's explanation, the Fire Keeper didn't say much. She hadn't expected that in this era, there would still be people who didn't know what it meant to be a Lord of Cinder.

"Thank you, Mr. Asahi. But do you know why there's a passage in the dungeon that leads to such a strange place?"

Riveria asked, grateful. After all, if not for Asahi, someone might have fallen for the Fire Keeper's words.

"To put it simply, it's because the passage between the two worlds is connected. This world and yours are different. Compared to your world, which revolves around your own set of rules, this world is centered around fire."

"If the First Flame goes out, it would be a catastrophic blow to most forms of life. Of course, for some beings, it wouldn't be much of a concern."

"And although there are gods in your world, and dangers in the dungeon, it's still far better than this world of despair. You don't have to worry about such crises looming over you!"

Asahi briefly explained the situation of the two worlds, causing the Fire Keeper's breath to become shallow with anticipation.

"Lord Asahi, what do you mean by that? You're saying that in their world, they don't have to worry about the fire going out?"

The Fire Keeper was a bit agitated. After all, why did she become a Fire Keeper? Why were countless Ashen Ones here seeking to become Lords? What was the purpose of the Lords and the fire they maintained?

It was all for survival. But if there truly existed a world free from these worries, then they could entirely abandon this utterly hopeless world.

Leaving this place for a new world seemed like a very attractive option. Even if abandoning this place felt harsh, it was better than waiting to die. Now, aside from Ludleth, none of the Lords of Cinder were even human anymore.

And given what had happened, who could say that similar events wouldn't occur again? Not every time would the Ashen Ones be able to bring back the Lords. Once the flame truly goes out, it would all be over.

"I understand what you're saying. You want to live in that world, right? It's possible, but it would require the consent of the gods of that world. And there are many gods there.

Asahi shook his head. If they wanted to relocate, they would need permission from the gods. And to gain that permission, the best approach might be to hide the existence of this world and collaborate with a single family.

"That's true. The gods control the world. To enter our world, one must gain divine approval. However, it's not an easy task. If possible, I'd suggest you collaborate directly with the Loki Familia!"

Riveria naturally understood Asahi's implication. As a veteran, she recognized the obvious opportunity here. This world wasn't worthless, as it held a unique method to unlock power through souls.

For any familia, claiming the resources of an entire world would result in a staggering increase in power. Now that the Loki Familia had discovered this world first, direct collaboration was the best approach.

By quickly enhancing their members' strength, the Loki Familia could dominate Orario. Only Freya's Familia might stand a chance against them, with its lone Level 7 adventurer, Ottar.

The Loki Familia's combined Level 6 adventurers could easily restrain their opponents, while others would suppress the rest of Freya's Familia.

Now was the perfect opportunity for them to claim this world, allowing the Loki Familia to grow rapidly. Even if the existence of this world were exposed, they would secure a significant share of its benefits, preventing them from being left at a disadvantage.

However, Riveria was also pondering what kind of being Asahi truly was to know about these world passages. After all, even the gods were likely unaware of such things.

The relationship between Loki and her familia was clear. If Loki knew about it, she would have told them. Now, this passage to the other world was located on the 23rd floor of the dungeon, which is an inconvenient and precarious position.

seemed that the gods weren't aware of the world passage, and the discovery by those present was purely accidental. However, Asahi's knowledge of the passage and the two worlds appeared unparalleled.

Riveria became wary, as it was difficult to fully trust someone when you didn't know their true identity. From Asahi's current demeanor, though, he didn't seem to harbor malice. And quite the opposite, his intentions seemed good, which, for an elf like Riveria, was the best sign of trustworthiness.

An existence that could elude the judgment of elves was either immensely powerful or of exceptionally good character. For now, Riveria decided to reserve judgment for the future.

After listening to Riveria, the Fire Keeper also gained some understanding of the other world.

"Fire Keeper, everyone, if you wish to talk, you can come find me—though I'm close to being burnt to a crisp, I can still be of help!"

Suddenly, Ludleth suddenly spoke up. The group then realized they were standing behind the throne, and Ludleth was right next to it.

"Maybe I should join in on this round? The shrine is so large, so I've heard everything loud and clear!"

Hawkwood also chipped in at this moment. Hearing such discussions piqued his interest.

"You want to save the Abyss Watchers, don't you? After all, the position they guard is constantly monitored by the Abyss, and they're doomed to be corrupted by it. You abandoned the Abyss Watchers to come here, but you still think about them, right? If you could enter another world, it would mean the Abyss Watchers could finally lay down their burdens!"

Looking at Hawkwood in front of him, Asahi knew what this guy was going to do.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! You really have me figured out. Just who are you? You know the two worlds inside and out, and even my identity is clear to you!"

Hawkwood laughed heartily, but his laughter carried a hint of sadness. After all, he did abandon the Abyss Watchers.

To Hawkwood, the Abyss Watchers represented a form of honor. After abandoning them, he carried a small, battered shield instead of using the fighting style of the Abyss Watchers, who wielded greatswords and daggers. He felt unworthy of their legacy, so he chose the broken shield instead.