bookandnovel Chapter 294 Freya Steals the House
Chapter 294 Freya Steals the House
Chapter 294 Freya Steals the House
The Garden of Stars.
After six years, Anya entered the dungeon again, encountering numerous dangers along the way, leaving her exhausted and drained of both physical and mental strength.
Soothed by Astraea, she relaxed and a strong drowsiness washed over her. Back in her room, her petite body curled up like a cat, a peaceful smile on her sleeping face.
In the hall, Roy and the others were still having a meeting.
"Captain, it's about time you told us what happened." Daphne said with a grin. They had inexplicably fought with Freya's Familia in the dungeon, leaving them completely bewildered.
Neither side exchanged more than a few words, and neither even knew why they were fighting.
However, this matter cannot be left unfinished; facing the strongest clan is no easy task.
Roy's gaze swept over the girls, their faces filled with curiosity, while he remained speechless. "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?" he thought with a slight headache. "Everyone knows about Anya's situation, right?"
"Um!"
Astraea and the girls nodded.
There's only one word to describe it: miserable! They had all heard through their own channels that six years ago, they were expelled from their clan by the goddess Freya and ended up on the streets. They were then taken in by Seele Frova, who was actually Freya in disguise, and worked as waitresses in a tavern called "The Abundant Mistress." They had finally managed to recover in the past few years.
As a result, Freya's true identity was exposed, and Anya was devastated upon learning the truth.
Of course, this is the stated reason.
In reality, Anya was bewitched and manipulated by Freya, feigning to join the Astrea Familia to gather information about them, and today she confessed to them.
Anya's betrayal of information wasn't a huge amount, but it wasn't a small amount either. Living among them, as long as you observed carefully, you could always obtain a lot of information.
But only there.
The ability information of the members of the clan is known only to the gods and the clan leader. This is the same for any clan, and they are no exception. Roy did not reveal his most crucial attribute-farming dungeon to the other party.
The girls speculated that Freya might have been unable to obtain useful information for a long time, which led Anya to take the risk and go on the expedition with them.
Lily pondered for a moment and said, "A self-inflicted injury scheme?"
The Goddess Chariot, the Four Flame Warriors, and those fierce warriors deliberately opposed them, harming Anya to make them completely believe in Anya.
Freya hadn't expected that Anya's heart was already so broken that she would defect to the enemy so easily! Or perhaps Anya's heart was still with Freya, and this confession was just a trap set by the enemy?
The girls gathered together, brainstorming and making things more and more complicated. In their imaginations and conspiracy theories, everyone seemed like an enemy or the mastermind behind it all.
"Commander!"
The girls all looked at Roy without prior arrangement.
"It's hard to say right now, everyone should just live their lives as usual!" Roy said with a headache. If things were as simple as Tione and the others imagined, he would be determined to kill Freya the moment he made up his mind. Even if it cost him his life, he would level up to LV.8 and kill her with his divine spear Gungnir!
When a deity dies, the blessings of his retinue are sealed away.
At that point, Freya's Familia will be nothing. Roy will slaughter Ota and his people like cutting melons and vegetables!
The problem is—this matter is probably far more complicated than Lily and the others imagined!
A slight smile played on the goddess Astraea's beautiful lips as she gazed at the harmonious scene before her. Her gentle gaze fell upon Roy. "I'll also ask Freya for you, so don't worry too much."
Roy nodded; that was the only way.
For security reasons, Lily's security detail was expanded to include two people: Tiony and Tiona.
Ryu, at level 6, is responsible for protecting Astraea as she attends the Divine Assembly. Roy, Daphne, Cassandra, Haruhime, and Anya remain at the Star Garden.
The 44th floor of the "Red Lotus Mountain Range" will take at least half a month to recover to its original state, forcing the exploration of the dungeon to be interrupted.
"So tired."
"Commander, let's rest first."
Daphne, Cassandra, and Haruhime yawned; they had only managed to stay awake a little longer than Anya before a wave of intense fatigue and drowsiness washed over them.
"Go," Roy said. At this tense moment, at least one person needed to guard the mansion, and this important task could only fall on his shoulders.
After Daphne and the others drifted off to sleep, Roy shook his head with a smile. He was used to the girls' playful noises, but suddenly it was quiet, and he was all alone. He felt like an empty-nest old man.
With nothing else to do, Roy went to the yard to water the World Tree, naturally using the sacred spring water from the Great Sacred Tree.
Using spring water with values and effects comparable to high-grade elixirs for irrigation—if people knew, they'd probably want to kill Roy. That's too extravagant!
But it was all worth it.
Roy stared intently at the World Tree, his eyes burning with anticipation. The few fruits it bore alone were worth far more than the Holy Spring.
The World Tree greedily absorbed the holy spring water, not letting a single drop go to waste, and grew at a visible speed. Its branches became thicker, its leaves more vibrant, and its fruits seemed to grow larger as well.
It was quite spiritual; it moved on its own even without wind, and the branches swayed gently, so Roy knew that the other party had drunk its fill.
Just as Roy was about to head home, he noticed out of the corner of his eye a mysterious figure standing at the entrance of the Star Garden, dressed in a loose gray robe and wearing a hood, revealing no trace of his presence.
A hint of wariness flashed in Roy's eyes. This was the surface of the earth. Was Freya's Familia going to cause trouble?
Intuitive!
As the skill was activated, Roy's gaze was fixed on the figure. His keen intuition gave him a chilling feeling, and goosebumps rose all over his body.
"Could it be?" Roy was sweating profusely.
The person was also staring at Roy, slowly lifting the hood to reveal a stunningly beautiful face that could topple empires, radiating a faint divine aura. The air seemed to freeze. There was no one in Orario who didn't recognize her—the goddess of beauty, Freya!
Roy remained expressionless, but his palms were sweating. He had to admit that the other party had caught him off guard.
"Since I'm just passing by, won't you invite me in for a bit? A seed of justice sprouts," Freya whispered.
"this----"
Roy opened his mouth as if to refuse, but how could the core area of the clan allow an enemy force to join so easily? But he only managed to utter the first syllable before the rest of the words seemed to get stuck in his throat.
Without any words or actions, Freya's very existence is the ultimate interpretation of "desire".
Her figure was fiery and hot, smooth as silk, every inch of her skin seemed to be silently inviting temptation, making one's blood boil.
Gazing at her face is even more dangerous; that face, a blend of girlish innocence and goddess-like allure, is enough to shatter even the most resolute will in the world.
Roy's words came a beat too late, and Freya took it as tacit agreement. "Thank you, but I am just a weak woman without any power, unable to use my divine abilities. I cannot steal your secrets."
After saying that, Freya took an elegant step.
Roy's face darkened. The fact that he was speechless for a moment was definitely intentional!
At this point, what else could be said? It would be too petty to simply kick them out. Roy could only chase after them and lead the way.
Standing less than three meters away from her, Roy was in close proximity to this goddess of beauty for the first time and couldn't help but observe her secretly.
Even the loose robe couldn't conceal Freya's beauty, a masterpiece that could leave everything speechless. Her figure perfectly embodied the "golden ratio," with every line seemingly sculpted by the god who created all things. Her voluptuous curves and incredibly slender waist outlined breathtaking undulations.
As she walks, what sways is not only her graceful figure, but also a deadly rhythm that stirs the heartstrings.
Her skin shimmered with a pearly luster, and her exquisitely beautiful face, framed by a pair of amethyst eyes, could steal the fighting spirit of heroes, reduce the wise to groveling servants, and make all beings willingly succumb to her allure with a single glance.
Roy led Freya to the living room, brewed some cheap tea, and served it to her. "We've been busy with clan affairs lately and haven't had time to replenish our supplies. We only have coarse tea, please forgive us."
"hehe!"
Freya stared at the coarse tea leaves on the table, picked up the teacup and took a small sip. The bitter taste spread in her mouth, and her smile grew wider. This was the worst tea she had ever drunk since she descended to the mortal realm.
The fact that the young man in front of her wasn't even going to act gave her a peculiar sense of novelty.
Roy made no attempt at politeness, "Goddess Freya, what brings you here?"
"Can't I come over as a guest?"
Freya countered that no matter which clan she visited, she would be treated as an honored guest.
Hearing her say that, it seemed like Roy had done something wrong. Roy didn't answer, but quietly looked at Freya, a mocking smile playing on his handsome lips.
Seeing this, Freya's smile vanished. "Anya is my child. Give her back to me!"
Roy's eyes were strange; he seemed reluctant to give it back. He said in a deep voice, "Lady Freya, I need to remind you of something: Anya is currently a member of the Astrea Familia, not yours!"
Although both sides knew the intricacies of the situation, it was still necessary to clarify things.
Freya stared at Roy, her bewitching eyes seeming to pierce his very soul. "You want to wage all-out war against us? Give me back Anya, or Ota and the others will annihilate you!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the suffocating sense of oppression from the strongest Familia in Orario filled every corner of the spacious living room.
Even Loki's family had to be wary of him.
The Freya Familia is stronger than the Loki Familia overall, but they are not united. They are the type who remain unmoved when their allies are in trouble, sitting on the sidelines eating sunflower seeds.
Therefore, the major powers are not afraid of offending any faction within Freya's Familia.
But Freya's way of speaking was different.
As long as this witch gives the order, those loyal sycophants will rush forward like rabid dogs and bite any target to death.
The girls hiding behind the door could feel the terrifying pressure, as if a mountain weighing millions of pounds had fallen on their shoulders, making it hard to breathe.
The moment Freya entered the mansion, Daphne, Cassandra, Anya, and Haruhime were already awake. After all, they were high-level adventurers; if they didn't have this much awareness, they would have died in the dangerous dungeon long ago.
The four girls were extremely nervous, holding their breath, and a bead of cold sweat slid down their smooth foreheads.
How should the team leader respond?
Freya's threat was not just empty talk; she really might go to war with them!
Given the current strength of the Astrea Familia, their chances of defeating the Freya Familia at full power are no more than 10%, or even lower.
芙蕾雅眷族有顶尖LV.7的「猛者」奥塔，LV.6的黑白精灵、女神之战车、联手能击败LV.6的炎金四战士、最强治疗师女神之黄金，一百五十多名LV.3、LV.4
The group consists of valiant warriors, and when you include ordinary members and believers, there are over five thousand people, many of whom are LV.2.
These reckless sycophants spend their days fighting in the base camp or venturing into dungeons. Their stats are all top-tier, and they level up by completing great feats. Their actual combat strength far surpasses that of adventurers of the same level.
Without Haruhime's level increase, it's questionable whether the Astrea Familia could have survived for even half an hour.
After completing four work stops and receiving payment, Roy's voice rang out again, responding directly to the other party. His tone was as calm as ever, yet it carried an unwavering resolve: "Whatever. The Astraea Familia will not abandon anyone!"
The living room of the Star Garden fell into a deathly silence; even breathing could be heard clearly.
The girls from the clan behind the door widened their eyes, tears of emotion streaming down their faces uncontrollably.
Especially the catgirl, who covered her mouth tightly with her two little hands, tears streaming down her face. She knew that if she were just handed over, everything would be over. For her sake, the captain was even willing to go to war with the strongest Freya Familia.
Feelings of guilt for being an undercover agent, along with affection and gratitude for her clan, flowed through her heart.
Not to mention Daphne, Cassandra, and Haruhime, even Anya had only been a member of the Familia for less than a month, and Roy had already achieved this much. They believed that no matter who it was, Roy would not give up.
This is their favorite leader!
"I definitely heard that!" Freya said softly, her bright eyes fixed on Roy.
That instant was a declaration of war!
Allure!
Freya felt a strange unease, and her jewel-like eyes shone with an eerie purple light, exuding an irresistible allure.
Roy's intuition skill activated, reaching the level of predicting the future. His pupils contracted, and he cursed the madwoman in his heart, who was also the most feared beauty goddess.
adventure!
Roy reacted extremely quickly, simulating a sense of crisis in his mind and activating his unique development ability.
As you can see, his overall stats and various attributes have been improved on his personal panel, with the most important being his charm resistance and abnormal status resistance.
Freya's allure far surpasses that of Ishtar.
Without needing to make eye contact, the other person can control everyone around them with a single thought.
In Roy's eyes, the world spun around him, and Freya's graceful figure was like a dream, shrouded in moonlight, like a mountain range emerging from the clouds, appearing and disappearing, inviting exploration. Her long hair flowed like a river of stars, making her otherworldly appearance even more mysterious.
What is most captivating is Freya's smiling, rosy lips and deep eyes, which seem to contain a vast starry sea, gently capturing every soul and making people willingly and eternally indulge in them.
Bang!
Roy bit his tongue, the excruciating pain stimulating his brain, keeping him sliver of consciousness, but his whole body felt as if he had lost all strength, and his right knee slammed heavily onto the floor.
With his uncontrolled LV.5 power, the floor shattered and the cracks spread outwards for seven or eight meters.
"roar!"
Roy let out a wild, mad roar from deep within his throat, his alluring purple eyes flickering uncertainly, never quite able to fully control himself.
Freya looked at Roy, who was kneeling on the ground, and said with surprise, "I can't believe you can resist my charm."
Her allure could ignite the desires in people's hearts—greed, lust, gluttony, and everything else. A soul as murky as Roy's, with desires beyond imagination, could not possibly resist her charm.
Although she didn't unleash her full power, Roy's ability to withstand it surpasses that of everyone in Orario, including the gods, LV.7 Otto, and others.
"well enough."
Roy forced a smile; he was confident in his ability to take risks.
Hearing the commotion outside, Anya could no longer contain herself and rushed out of the room. "Wait, Lady Freya! I'm willing to go back with you! Please stop targeting the Astrea Familia and the Captain!"
Anya knelt on the ground, her forehead pressed against the cold floor, and spoke in a choked voice.
"Commander!"
Daphne, Cassandra, and Haruhime rushed out almost at the same time as Anya. When they saw Roy kneeling on the ground, their eyes turned bloodshot. They didn't care whether Roy was a god or not and launched an attack without thinking.
However, Freya's casual glance was enough to stop them in their tracks, their bodies stiffening.
Why?
"I can't move, damn it!"
Daphne, Cassandra, and Haruhime remained rooted to the spot, not unconscious, but every muscle in their bodies was bewitched and beyond their control.
This is not surprising. It is said that some people were so focused on Freya that they forgot to breathe, resulting in them dying from lack of oxygen. Since then, the guild has explicitly forbidden Freya from appearing in public, except on holidays.
"Let's go back, Anya." Freya gently stroked the catgirl's smooth cheek.
"Yes, Lady Freya." Anya's eyes were red from crying as she answered timidly. She felt only fear and dread towards Freya, but this time she was sacrificing herself for her fellow members and her important family.
Freya pulled Anya along and walked outside.
Just as the two were passing by, Roy made a lightning-fast move, grabbed the catgirl's small hand, and pulled hard, forcing the unsuspecting Anya to let go.
"Commander?" Anya exclaimed in surprise.
Freya, whose power of beauty is invincible, is just an ordinary person who cannot use divine power.
Freya looked surprised. The boy, through his strong will or something else, had not lost consciousness, but he should have been unable to move.
The more Freya interacted with Roy, the more incredible it seemed, with surprises coming one after another.
Freya said, "This is her choice. As the leader of the kin, shouldn't you support her? Even if it's for the sake of the bigger picture or for the sake of others."
"Using this as an excuse to abandon your family and companions is something you can't do, no matter how many times you do it." Roy said calmly, his meaning clear: this was his bottom line, and he would not back down another step!
Daphne, Cassandra, Haruhime, and Anya shed tears, overwhelmed with emotion.
Roy turned to look at the catgirl Anya and laughed, "As the leader of the kin, I think your choice is not rational enough. It's rejected!"
At that moment, a golden blade was placed against Freya's neck, radiating astonishing heat, causing the surrounding air to distort.
Everyone in the living room was drawn to it.
Before anyone knew it, the goddess Astrea appeared behind Freya, wielding the epic-grade Blade of the Sun. This blade had a special effect: it absorbed sunlight, enhancing the blade's power and sharpness. At noon, it received the maximum amplification and also inflicted a burning effect.
Bright sunlight streamed through the glass window, illuminating the Blade of Fire. The blade seemed to absorb all the heat, burning red-hot and radiating waves of heat.
In the dungeon, where there is no sunlight, this equipment has limited use, so Roy gave it to the goddess Astrea, who spends most of her time on the surface.
Freya murmured, "Asteria!"
"Freya, how about we make a bet and see if you bewitch me first, or if I send you back to the heavens first!" Goddess Astraea's voice was still gentle and kind, but she was suppressing her anger.
The blazing blade of the Blade of the Sun was less than three centimeters from Freya's snow-white skin. If Astraea swung the blade, Freya's head would be severed from her body.
Feeling uneasy at not seeing Freya at the meeting, Astrea rushed back immediately.
Upon seeing the situation in the living room, Astraea drew her Blade of the Sun without hesitation, her deep blue eyes seeming to burn with a ghostly blue flame.
My base was almost raided!
Freya's allure is not invincible; for example, this situation makes her feel quite troubled.
Roy smiled.
In the original timeline, when Freya charmed the entire city, the guild leader of Freya's Charm Guild, Royman, managed to withstand it for several seconds thanks to her strong will.
Astraea's will hardened, and she could withstand the charm for five seconds without any problem. That was enough time for her to tear Freya to pieces and then desecrate her corpse.
On the rooftop, Ryu is confronting Alan Fromo. Throughout the mansion, members of the Loki Familia and fierce warriors of the Freya Familia appear.
Lily, Tione, and Tiona are in the Pleasure Street and won't be back for the time being. Finn, Riveria, Grace, and Ais noticed that something was wrong in the Star Court next door and stepped in to stop the four Flame Gold Warriors.
This illustrates the principle that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative.
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