EFB Chapter 446 Breaking Through Divine Will, In Search of Freya
Chapter 446 Breaking Through Divine Will, In Search of Freya
Chapter 446 Breaking Through Divine Will, In Search of Freya
Roy slowly closed his eyes, sorting through the information he had gleaned from Little Bell in his mind.
Ota's challenge lured him, who was immune to charm, to the dungeon. While Freya was on the surface, she used her powers to charm all of Orario, and Hestia mysteriously did not attend the banquet.
A fake world!
Roy opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing deep within them. Looking at the bustling banquet before him, he felt a chill creep up his spine, as if he were a canary locked in a cage.
He didn't know what Freya had done.
If it weren't for Little Bell's awakened "Beauty and Flame Resistance" ability to resist allure and become the only flaw in this false world, Roy would have had a hard time perceiving the truth.
Little Bell asked nervously, "Mr. Roy, what exactly does the goddess Freya want to do?"
"Leave the rest to me!" Roy patted Bell's head, a confident smile on his face.
"Um!"
Little Bell nodded emphatically, his heart filled with unconditional trust and longing for Roy. He believed that no matter what difficulties they faced, Roy could overcome them.
Transfer to a higher position!
Roy estimated the distance, locked onto the coordinates, and activated his magic, causing spatial fluctuations to engulf his figure.
The moment Roy disappeared, the once bustling courtyard fell silent. Ryu, Astraea—Finn, Riveria, Loki—Leon, and the others stood there blankly, like wooden figures, their lifeless eyes staring at the distant sky.
The utter silence was terrifying!
Little Bell's legs went weak with fear. He couldn't help but think of the terrifying stories circulating in northern folklore. His grandfather often said that if children didn't sleep at night, demons would steal their souls, leaving their bodies as empty shells.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Roy moved to the top of the Tower of Babel. A gust of wind swept through his sleeves. Looking down, he saw the adventurers below complaining. Sure enough, the guild had blocked the passage into the dungeon.
Ostensibly, they were investigating the traps left by Dionysus, but in reality, they were controlling the adventurers who were not charmed and were hiding in the dungeon while Freya was activating her powers.
Herren is using the power of beauty to work diligently.
Roy's face darkened. What exactly was that crazy woman planning to do? Even his own girl might have been bewitched, which undoubtedly crossed his bottom line.
Next stop—the Kitchen God's House!
The spatial fluctuations once again swallowed Roy's figure.
Spanning most of the city, the next moment, ripples spread, and Roy appeared in a wide courtyard, the headquarters of the Hestia Familia, built at a cost of hundreds of millions of Fali. Looking around, its luxury was in no way inferior to the Star Garden before its expansion.
"The madman—!"
Badain, Yarisa, Nathan, and Welf in the courtyard noticed Roy's appearance almost simultaneously, turned their heads sharply, and their pupils suddenly contracted.
The four of them changed their expressions, their eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment. The legendary adventurer Roy, who was famous throughout the world and in Orario, had actually come to their small to medium-sized familia, which was not particularly well-known.
"I want to see the goddess Hestia." Roy didn't exchange pleasantries, his gaze fixed directly on the depths of the mansion.
Arisa subconsciously took half a step forward, her voice trembling with barely perceptible tension: "I'm sorry—Lady Hestia is unwell and cannot receive guests today."
Roy seemed not to hear him and continued walking into the mansion without stopping.
Just as he was about to pass the crowd...
"Stop him!"
The eyes of Badain, Yarisa, Nathan, and Welf suddenly became incredibly empty, as if all their spirit and emotion had been sucked away by an invisible force.
Four invisible threads tightened around Badain and his companions' limbs, causing them to raise their weapons with stiff yet swift movements, attacking Roy from four directions with eerily synchronized postures, like puppets being manipulated.
Roy's brows furrowed slightly, Freya's allure was undeniable!
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
The combined attack of these four people was a formidable force, even for a level 4 adventurer. However, faced with their attack, Roy's mind stirred, and he activated a spell without chanting. Brilliant golden lightning burst forth from his body, and the lightning bolts shot out like living creatures, instantly spreading to his opponents, with electric snakes tearing at their skin.
A blinding flash of lightning disappeared in an instant!
With a short, muffled groan, the four figures froze simultaneously, then collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness.
The courtyard returned to silence, with only a faint sense of anxiety in the air and the four people lying on the ground.
Roy strode into the Hearth Hall.
Following the faint guidance of the Netherworld Soul Chaser, Roy finally stopped in front of the tightly closed door.
"Waaaaahh ...
Before he could even knock on the door, he could faintly hear suppressed sobs coming from inside, the sound intermittent, like the mournful cry of a sad little animal.
Roy didn't hesitate any longer and pushed the door open to enter.
The room was dimly lit, and the petite Hestia was deeply embedded in the bed, her slender shoulders trembling slightly with each sob.
The sound of the door hinges turning startled Hestia, who looked up abruptly as if startled.
The moment their eyes met.
"Roy?!" Hestia gasped briefly, instinctively trying to curl up.
Hestia's innocent and vibrant eyes were now swollen and red, her long eyelashes were soaked with tears, and there were still tear stains on her cheeks. Her delicate body was twitching slightly.
"Roy, what brings you here? Weren't we having a celebratory banquet?" Hestia wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile.
"Yes, I came here specifically to see you."
Roy sat down on the edge of the bed. "Hestia, why didn't you attend the celebratory banquet?"
Hestia lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the sheets, and couldn't help but steal glances at him through the gaps in her drooping hair. "I'm not feeling well," she muttered softly, trying to make her voice sound weaker. "Look, I'm crying from the pain." Despite her words, a hint of guilt flashed in her red and swollen eyes.
Her voice grew softer and softer under Roy's silent scrutiny, until it was almost inaudible.
"Freya!"
Roy didn't dwell on her lies, and went straight to the name: "She bewitched the entire city?"
"How...how could you know this—"
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Hestia looked up abruptly, gasping in surprise. Realizing her slip of the tongue, she hurriedly covered her mouth, her eyes filled with panic and disbelief. "No! No—what are you saying? I don't understand at all—"
She denied it incoherently, but under Roy's all-knowing gaze, all her pretense was meaningless and quickly crumbled.
Roy asked, "Can you undo it?"
"I can't do it, I really can't!" Hestia lay on the bed, tears streaming down her face.
If Roy were to break the city's spell, the gods would force him to fight the black dragon that could destroy the world. If he did nothing, the entire city, including his own children, would become Freya's playthings.
Twelve gods were abducted by Dionysus, and Hestia was one of them. She was lucky enough not to be chosen by Roy earlier.
Roy killed gods, saving not only Astraea but also four other gods.
"Waaaaaahh ...
Faced with Roy, the child from the lower realm whom she loved most and with whom she had a deep friendship and who had saved her life, Hestia's inner turmoil was unimaginable; her little mind was a complete mess.
Roy frowned. He could see that Hestia was on the verge of collapse, and he was even more curious about how Freya had managed to do it.
After Little Bell was bewitched last time, Hestia could not let Freya run rampant. At this moment, the loli goddess appeared both helpless and in pain.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed into his mind.
Roy remembered that Freya had deliberately sent him away. "Is this related to me?"
Hestia was stunned, staring at Roy in disbelief. What a clever child, he had immediately grasped the most crucial point.
not good!
Hestia felt a surge of panic. If things continued like this, Roy would surely be able to deduce the gods' decision, and then everything would be beyond repair!
Although she wasn't very bright, Hestia was a god who had lived for hundreds of millions of years, and she could still vaguely see through the true nature of the children in the mortal world.
Roy will absolutely not run away!
Even knowing he was going to fight the black dragon, this determined young man would still go forward without hesitation!
Hestia opened her mouth, "No, no, no, Roy, you absolutely mustn't misunderstand—"
Explanation is just a cover-up! Roy was already certain of his answer: Freya had captivated the entire city because of him, and there was something she didn't want him to know.
"You rest first, I'm going to Freya's!"
Having received a definite answer from Hestia, Roy didn't press her further. He patted the little goddess's delicate shoulder and walked outside.
"No, don't go!" Hestia clung tightly to Roy's clothes, trying to keep the boy from leaving.
Roy paused, "Asteria, Ryu, and Tione are all under Freya's spell. Do you think I'd just stand by and do nothing?"
"...——"
Hestia's grip lessened, and she gradually loosened Roy's clothes.
Roy strode out with firm steps. Since Hestia couldn't be relied on, he would have Freya personally remove everyone's charms!
Hestia watched Roy's retreating figure, her eyes filled with sorrow. How could she change that fate?
After leaving the Hearth House, Roy used "Netherworld Soul Chaser" to search for Freya's whereabouts.
That unseen guidance came to an abrupt end.
"cut!"
Just like Dionysus before him, Roy curled his lip. Another magical artifact. It's really troublesome once your information is exposed. Anyone who wants to cause trouble will prepare to shield their senses in advance.
However, putting yourself in their shoes, it is indeed necessary to do so, otherwise the situation would be too dangerous!
The ability to track souls in the underworld and the ability to transfer to a higher position are equivalent to location and transfer. If Roy has either one of these abilities, his enemies will not find it too troublesome. However, the combination of the two in one person is terrifying, which means that Roy may appear at any time and kill his opponent in one blow!
Silent and stealthy, the ultimate assassination!
Not shielding your senses before starting something is suicide!
However, it's impossible for the other party to obtain a large number of magical items that can block perception in a short period of time!
Roy then searched for the presence of Ota, Allen, Hedin, and others, instantly pinpointing their locations.
Transfer to a higher position!
Emerging from the spreading ripples, Roy descends upon the Freya Familia's stronghold, "Battlefield."
The scene before them lived up to its name perfectly. As far as the eye could see, there was endless bloody carnage. The sounds of clashing weapons, exploding magic, battle cries, and wails never ceased. Countless adventurers fought selflessly here, causing the ground beneath their feet to tremble slightly.
Roy walked toward the battlefield, where two guards at the entrance blocked his way with their weapons crossed.
The two men's eyes sharpened. "Halt! This is the Freya Familia's territory. Outsiders are not allowed to enter!"
"Hmm?" Roy's eyes were icy.
The Freya Familia's main base. Theoretically, after the War Game, this area has become the property of the Astrea Familia, but it is only temporarily lent to them at the guild's request.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
Roy had no interest in wasting words with the two ants, and dazzling golden lightning surged from his body.
The surging thunder caused the two guards' expressions to change drastically. They were LV.4, but in front of Roy, anyone below LV.8 was equal and could be killed instantly.
"stop!"
Just as Roy was about to attack, seemingly prepared in advance, key executives such as Ota, Allen, Hedin, Hegni, and the four Flame Warriors appeared, positioned in different locations, and surrounded Roy.
"You madman, are you here to cause trouble again?"
"Damn it, I'm not letting you get away with this this time!"
"Get back there right now!"
As the Freya Familia recalled the past, goosebumps rose on their skin, their faces turned grim, and intense anger surged within them as they stared at Roy.
Roy looked at Allen and the others, who were now falsely accusing him, and sneered, "I want to see the goddess Freya!"
"Don't even think about it!"
"Damn it, what nonsense are you spouting!"
"We will stop you at all costs!"
"How dare a mere outsider presume to claim he can meet our beloved goddess? How arrogant! What a madman!"
The four Flame Gold Warriors spoke one sentence at a time, watching Roy warily and gripping their weapons tightly.
Roy's eyes were cold as he swept his gaze over the Freya Familia. Everyone who met his gaze felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.
"Can you stop me?" Roy said calmly.
These words caused the facial muscles of Allen, Hedin, and others to twitch. Even Ota, who had reached LV.8, was almost beaten to death by Roy. Now it is generally accepted that, apart from Alphia, who might have a chance to go up against Roy, no one else has any chance at all.
It's either a group attack or a massive brawl, but against Roy who possesses spatial magic, a sheer numbers strategy is largely ineffective.
Just then, Ota said, "The goddess said that if Roy comes, let him in!"
"!!!"
The members of Freya's Familia turned sharply to look at Ota, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Allen roared, "You idiot, don't spread orders! Have you been beaten senseless by this bastard?"
After being beaten by Roy for several hours, Ota's injuries were not healing quickly. He was wrapped in white bandages, and you could still see the bloodstains on the bandages.
"come over!"
Ota called out to Roy, then fell silent and walked ahead toward the mansion where the goddess resided.
Roy followed Ota into the mansion.
The other members of Freya's Familia stared at Roy's receding figure with resentment and anger, suppressing their urge to attack. However, they also knew that Ota, who respected Freya the most, would not recklessly convey divine will.
"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Hedin adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and uttered a cold voice.
Allen brandished his arms and legs, "What do you mean?"
Hegni, the four Flame Gold Warriors, Haici, and others were also keeping a close eye on their own most intelligent strategist.
"Fool, don't you understand? He's already realized this is a fake world!" Hedin sneered.
"impossible!"
"It's only been one day!"
"Is his brain even human-made?"
The Freya Familia members couldn't help but gasp in surprise. Ota had drawn Roy away, and the goddess of beauty had bewitched the entire city! As per divine will, before the Great Assembly of the Gods began, they, who had already been distributed throughout the city, had taken control of the situation in the shortest possible time. This operation could only be described as flawless!
How could Roy possibly have found out?!
"snort!"
Hedin snorted. There was no point in dwelling on these things now. In order to verify the other party's qualifications, he conducted a thorough investigation of Roy and knew the boy very well. Roy and Lady Freya were bound to have a falling out. He had to be prepared for the worst!