inspire-indiana Chapter 301 When will we be able to take down the commander?
Chapter 301 When will we be able to take down the commander?
Chapter 301 When will we be able to take down the commander?
The Garden of Stars.
While the gods were busy bestowing titles upon him, Roy was also adapting to the power he had gained upon reaching LV.6.
After the upgrade, it has undoubtedly become stronger!
It wasn't a sudden surge in strength, but rather a gradual, continuous flow. Roy could feel a fundamental change occurring at the cellular level, a warm current spreading throughout his body, filling him with energy.
It's not even in the same league as LV.5!
Bang!
Roy squeezed his large hand, and a slight popping sound rang out in the air, as if he had grasped the air in his hand.
With this comes a greater and more intense, upgraded experience, resulting in a huge gap between the mind and body, making it impossible to perfectly control one's own power.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
A dazzling golden lightning surged from Roy's palm, crackling as it materialized into several steel balls, which he flicked out with his fingers like marbles.
With a loud whooshing sound, the steel ball shot out and landed on a large tree a hundred meters away from the courtyard.
Roy walked over, took a closer look, and saw that the power had increased as it pierced through the tree trunk, but the accuracy had decreased.
Only three steel balls hit the intended location.
Roy frowned. It seemed that it would take some time to completely eliminate this gap, or perhaps, he should use intense battles to help his body adapt as quickly as possible!
He originally planned to use this time to help the Chun clan members upgrade their equipment and to forge equipment for Chun Ji.
The plan needs to be changed temporarily.
Ryu must protect Astrea. As the goddess who governs "justice," there are many who want to attack her. Those remnants who collude with the dark faction are endless and cannot be eradicated, so we must be on guard.
Lily and Tiona are still working on civil engineering projects.
Roy called out Tiony, Daphne, Anya, and Cassandra to train with him, also to give the girls more experience in combat.
"The All-Treasure Hammer - Ninefold!"
As Chun Ji finished chanting, a dazzling golden light erupted from her body, transforming into countless threads that transferred to the four girls, raising them by one level.
Tione is LV.6, the other three are LV.5!
This lineup would be more than capable of defeating ordinary level 6 adventurers or level 6 monsters, but the girls looked on with seriousness when facing Roy.
They knew Roy's strength better than anyone else.
"Commander, we're here!"
The girls formed a tight formation, with Daphne holding up her large shield as the vanguard, Tione as the main attacker, the agile Anya flanking, and Cassandra ready to use healing magic at any time—it was all geared towards dealing with the floor master.
"Come on!" Roy smiled with satisfaction. Even he couldn't find fault with the girls' formation and pace; they were truly battle-hardened.
Bloom, armor of the laurel!
The team advanced forward, unstoppable like a tank. Daphne, at the forefront, activated the magic "Lamulle" and the skill "Laurel Reincarnation." The former enhanced durability and agility, while the latter greatly increased durability.
In Orario, he would be considered an extremely tanky character.
Daphne, her body enveloped in magical light and her skin as tough as laurel bark, raised her great shield and charged fiercely at Roy from the front.
Tiony and Anya followed closely behind Daphne, one on the left and one on the right, relying on this tank to calmly and attentively lock onto their target.
It was just like a combined arms tactic from a movie version of my past life. He was surrounded on three sides, like a tightly wrapped dumpling skin, about to engulf Roy. It seemed that he had no choice but to retreat.
Bang!
A fierce glint flashed in Roy's eyes. He did the opposite, and a shockwave suddenly exploded beneath his feet. His figure shot out, moving as fast as a ghost to close in!
The target is Daphne, who is defending with her shield!
Roy clenched his fist, gathering pure and extreme physical strength, and with a low groan that tore through the air, like a battering ram fired from its barrel, without any fancy moves, he crashed down on the center of the incredibly thick and defensive shield that Daphne held!
This is a shield forged by Roy, who knows best just how powerful its defense is.
But he still did it, enduring it with his bare body!
boom!!
A deep, muffled bang erupted, enough to make anyone's heart skip a beat, and the entire shield shook violently!
The ground beneath their feet suddenly cracked open.
Daphne's pupils contracted sharply as she felt an unimaginable force travel up her shield, down her slender arms, and then throughout her entire body.
"Ugh!"
She let out a muffled groan, her pretty face turning deathly pale. The hard ground beneath her feet was stomped with such force that deep cracks appeared, and she was forced to stagger backward by the force of the punch!
Every step was incredibly heavy, leaving clear furrows in the ground. My shield-wielding arm ached and trembled, and my small hands were wracked with excruciating pain!
Upon closer inspection, even the sturdy shield couldn't withstand this terrifying force, and it dented in the middle.
The earth-shattering scene instantly drained the color from the pretty faces of the girls watching and defending nearby, filling them with disbelief and horror. They had never expected Roy's explosive power to be so terrifying!
Apart from Daphne, who specializes in defense, everyone else who took a punch from Roy would likely be seriously injured on the spot.
But the horror lasted for less than a breath!
It's not over yet! As a high-level adventurer, you won't give up the fight just because your companions have fallen.
Their combat instincts forced them to react!
Almost at the same instant Daphne was blasted away, Tione and Anya appeared like lightning!
Tione drew her twin blades, the cold silver blades slicing through the air, transforming into two intersecting, deadly streaks of light, carrying a chilling killing intent, cunningly and ruthlessly attacking Roy's left ribs, intending to cut him in half at the waist!
Anya let out a sharp cry, and the golden spear in her hand, gleaming with a sharp golden light, shot out like a poisonous dragon emerging from its cave. The tip of the spear was sharp enough to pierce through everything. It struck first, striking Roy's exposed right shoulder blade with lightning speed!
The two attacks were perfectly coordinated and timed precisely!
Silver and golden light intertwined to form a deadly net, instantly enveloping Roy! It attempted to drive him into a corner while his old strength had just dissipated and his new strength had not yet arisen!
Facing their attacks, Roy neither dodged nor evaded! His arms shot out like lightning, and blinding golden lightning surged from his palms, crackling and coiling around his entire body, carrying a terrifying aura of destruction!
Snapped!Snapped!
Roy's hands, wreathed in lightning, were like iron pincers forged from refined gold, precisely seizing the twin blades that Tione swung and the golden spear that Anya thrust at him.
As you can see, his hands did not come into contact with the sharpness; the semi-solidified lightning caused the three weapons to freeze in mid-air, unable to move forward even an inch!
next moment!
The raging golden lightning transformed into countless ferocious electric snakes, climbing up the metal weapons and striking directly at the arms of the two men holding them.
Tiony felt the lightning strike and her expression changed, but she was very familiar with Roy's fighting style and was prepared for the lack of chanting magic.
Tione reacted the fastest, knowing full well that directly confronting the golden lightning would only put her at a disadvantage!
Just before the lightning struck, she unhesitatingly released her grip on the twin blades! At the same time, she twisted her body, her long and powerful right leg like a steel whip, tearing through the air with a piercing whistle, and ruthlessly sweeping towards Roy's slightly forward-leaning body.
boom!
Roy grabbed Tiony's sweeping ankle and slammed her body to the ground, creating a huge crater.
It's sizzling!It's sizzling!
Anya had only been a member of the Familia for a short time, so her reaction was a little slow. A strong electric current instantly flowed through her entire body, and every inch of her delicate skin felt intensely numb and stinging, as if she were being pierced by millions of tiny needles.
She gritted her teeth, her heart filled with dread, and the immense power of LV.5 within her body erupted, desperately resisting the golden lightning that surged wildly into the spear shaft!
Having achieved a level upgrade, she is now LV.5. If she were still LV.4, this would render her immobile!
"Drink!"
Anya endured the discomfort and numbness in her body, her amber cat eyes gleaming. She released the golden spear, and her petite body burst forth with astonishing power. Her fists, accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, transformed into a dense, impenetrable storm of blows, fiercely striking Roy.
As the terrifying storm of punches approached from close range, Roy merely turned slightly to the side, casually raising his free left hand and drawing seemingly slow yet incredibly precise arcs in front of him.
boom! boom! boom!
The dull thud was like rain pattering on banana leaves!
Anya's small fist, powerful enough to shatter giant rocks, was easily blocked by Roy's palm or wrist. The violent impact of the fist was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, failing to shake him in the slightest!
This effortless control sent Anya's heart sinking as she launched her all-out attack.
"Light of Thor!" Cassandra promptly unleashed a healing spell, which landed on the three girls.
Having achieved a level up, Cassandra at LV.5 is undoubtedly one of Orario's top healers. Her immense magical power is almost tangible, and the girls' injuries heal at a visible speed.
"Captain, don't ignore me!" Daphne raised her large shield and rammed it into Roy.
Bang!
Seeing this, Roy braced his large hand against the shield, blocking Daphne's charge head-on, his feet rooted to the spot, making it difficult for him to be pushed back even a step.
The power of LV.6 left the girls speechless.
"My desires are immersed in the sea of my heart, my hopes are born in the sea of my heart—" Dione began to chant.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
Roy glanced at her, and the surging golden lightning surged forth once more. With a wave of his hand, an arc of lightning bypassed Daphne and headed straight for Tione.
Anya rushed out and shielded Tione from the attack with her body. She was blasted dozens of meters away, her body emitting blue smoke, and the air was filled with the smell of burning.
Thanks to Anya's cover, Tione finished chanting, "—Master destiny, conquer destiny, ravage destiny!"
Petrified instantly!
The spell "Jormungandr" is activated!
A dark purple magical light rope flew out of Tione's hand, transforming into a venomous snake that lunged at Roy.
Roy moved swiftly across the grass, dodging the dark purple magic light ropes that attacked him. His speed was so fast that countless afterimages flashed by.
The latter relentlessly pursued him, and given the limited space in the courtyard, the light rope eventually bound Roy's right foot, and a dark purple electric current instantly spread throughout his body.
"Commander, we won!"
Tiony smiled confidently. The magic "Jormungandr" could forcibly immobilize the opponent, even if they only touched the light rope. At this moment, she and Roy were both at LV.6, so the probability of controlling the other party was very high.
"That's true—" Roy pondered. In terms of basic stats, he was far superior to the girls of the clan. Only his skills and magic were the key to his ability to challenge opponents of higher levels.
But he wasn't without skills and magic.
Simulated Adventure!
Roy simulated a sense of crisis in his mind and activated "Adventure," which boosted all his abilities, including his hidden attributes. His magic resistance increased dramatically, and with the addition of F-rank abnormal resistance, the stiff feeling in his body instantly disappeared.
Bang!
The dark purple electric current on Roy's body surface dissipated with a roar.
Seeing this, Daphne, Cassandra, and Anya were terrified and cried. They felt it was outrageous; Roy's combat power was definitely not a normal LV.6.
Tiony, on the other hand, was completely powerless against a powerful man she admired. Her eyes lit up with hearts. "As expected of the captain, he's so handsome!"
At this moment, Lily and Tiona returned.
Seeing the fight in the courtyard, Tiona complained, "How cunning! They didn't include me in the fight!"
With that, Tiona and Lily joined the battle.
"The All-Treasure Hammer - Ninefold!"
Haruhime bestowed the magic "Level Up" upon the two, raising Tiona to LV.6 and Lily to LV.4.
Roy fought against seven opponents—Tione, Tiona, Daphne, Cassandra, Anya, Lily, and Haruhime—and held his own.
Among them, Tione and Tiona are at the same level, LV.6, while the others are all at LV.4.
If anyone saw this, they'd be terrified. Such a well-coordinated team is more than capable of taking down the level 6 floor master, Udeos!
Or rather, at level 6, apart from Roy, no one could withstand being ganged up on by the girls.
If it weren't for the Star Garden, where both sides would have been mindful of the environment, the damage would have been immeasurable.
After training for two hours, the girls were so exhausted that they sat on the ground, completely drained. When the effects of the level-up wore off, they were no longer able to fight Roy head-on.
The girls were sweating profusely, oblivious to their appearance. Their clothes slipped down, revealing their delicate shoulders and exposing their springtime beauty. Only Roy could appreciate this beautiful sight.
Roy wiped the sweat from his brow and looked at Lily. "How much money did you make?"
"Lord Roy." Lily smiled and raised a hand, her five slender fingers spread out.
Five hundred million in profits have been deposited!
Roy's lips curled up slightly. How could he possibly let go of the opportunity to make a fortune in a duel with Alan Fourmore? Moreover, he changed his tactics this time. How much money could retail investors make? He was playing the platform game!
In the previous war game with the Ishtarchun tribe, they had already reaped the rewards from various taverns and casinos.
Roy figured he wouldn't get much out of it.
This time, they targeted wealthy gods and adventurers, secretly opening casinos. As expected, most people bet their money on the cat people.
"It's a pity that Lord Hermes and Lord Loki were there—otherwise, there could have been even more!" Lily pouted. Hermes and Loki, those cunning gods, had bet on Roy and made a fortune as well; otherwise, their profits would have been at least over a billion.
"You've done very well." Roy gently patted Lily's head. Even if you're eating meat, you should let others have a sip of soup. Being too greedy will cause public anger.
"hey-hey!"
Lily squinted her eyes happily, enjoying Roy's gentle caresses. She was making so much money that she was no longer excited by the long numbers on the books every day; she needed Roy's praise more than anything else.
When Ryu and Astraea returned, they brought back the titles bestowed upon Roy and Haruhime by the gods.
Roy, the new title "Madman," in traditional culture often carries the connotation of praising an enterprising spirit, meaning "a person with lofty aspirations and the courage to explore." The word also has a derogatory meaning of "madness," referring to crazy behavior and mental instability.
The gods were not chosen arbitrarily.
Roy's feats since his debut: two people taking down the Rudra Familia, four people daring to challenge the Lord of the Water Maze, seven people crushing the Ishtar Familia, defeating a top-tier LV6 adventurer with only LV.5 status—who in their right mind would dare to do that? He truly deserves the title of "madman"!
Roy is the leader of the Familia of Justice, but he is clearly not the kind of sincere and kind person in the conventional sense. He can even be described as unconventional, yet his actions never deviate from the core of "justice".
The outermost layer is wrapped in the dazzling coat of the righteous clan, the second layer is decisiveness, wisdom, and ruthlessness in eliminating all threats, and the innermost layer is still the heart of justice.
This term, which carries both praise and criticism, is how the gods evaluate Roy, so Astraea accepts it.
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Haruhime's title is "Deceptive Fox Spirit".
The most distinctive feature of this fox-girl is the magic that elevates her fox-girl identity and status.
Roy didn't react much to his own title; it was just an external thing. But Chun Ji's title made him complain: why not "Deceptive Enchantress"?
sunset.
The soft glow of the setting sun shone through the wide French windows, bathing the Starry Garden in a warm, golden-red hue.
The air was filled with the enticing aroma of food and the faint scent of vitality from evaporating sweat.
After a full day of intense sparring, their clothes were soaked with sweat, and the soreness in their muscles had not yet completely subsided. But what lingered in everyone's hearts at this moment was a sense of satisfaction and relaxation after a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
After bathing and changing, prepare dinner.
Roy and the girls of the clan sat around a huge round table, which was laden with a lavish feast.
In a crystal-clear glass, amber-colored fruit and chilled malt beer shimmered enticingly. A huge, sizzling, golden-brown, crispy steak exuded a rich, meaty aroma—various foods piled high like a small mountain, emitting a complex fragrance.
Roy looked around at the girls sitting in the room, and seeing the smiles on their faces and their relaxed postures, a genuine smile appeared on his lips.
"Cheers!"
The girls from the clan rang out with their clear, melodious, and charming voices, filled with joy and excitement.
Ding ding ding—!
The crisp, melodious clinking of glasses, like a string of cheerful notes, echoed in the cozy private room. The crystal-clear glasses touched, the liquid swirling gently, reflecting the smiling faces of young people, brimming with vitality and camaraderie.
"Captain, I can't take it anymore, I can't hold my liquor!" After finishing her ale, Tione's delicate body went limp as if she had lost her spine, and she collapsed towards Roy.
"Lady Tione, stop pretending!" Lily and Daphne intercepted the unrestrained Amazon girl who was trying to take advantage of their captain. A LV.5 adventurer getting drunk after just one drink? That's a huge joke.
"Then I won't be polite!" A bright and beautiful smile appeared on Tiona's pretty face as she jumped onto Roy's back from behind, hanging on him.
"Lady Tiona, don't jump the gun!"
Another chaotic commotion ensued.
Chunji and Anya were also misbehaving; their fox tails and cat tails were under the dining table, resting on Roy's lap, their pretty faces flushed, their eyes sparkling like water.
Liu sat calmly on the fishing platform, her cool and beautiful face as serene as still water; she had reached the finish line.
"hehe!"
A gentle smile appeared on Astraea's dignified and elegant face as she watched the girls playfully fighting and the fierce "battle for Roy".
The growth of the clan, the joy of victory, the addition of new members—all these happy events, like a small hammer, tolled the bells of a grand feast, dispelling fatigue and igniting joy, all for this night interwoven with sweat and laughter.
into the night.
The feast ended, and everyone went home to rest.
In the dead of night, a figure quietly slipped out of the room. It was Tione, who suppressed his aura and silently made his way to Roy's room.
Just as she was about to touch the doorknob, a small hand reached out from the side and grabbed her wrist.
"Tiona, Lily————"
Tiony was startled and turned to look at the side. There was her good sister Tiona, Lily, and more figures emerging from the darkness: Daphne, Cassandra, Anya, and Haruhime.
"Lord Tione, don't even think about ambushing Lord Roy!" Lily grumbled.
"Damn it, do you really not want me to succeed?" Tiony said through gritted teeth.
The girls nodded in unison.
This almost made Tiony vomit blood.
The girls went to Lily's room for a meeting.
"From now on, we must make Lady Tione our top priority. She's too dangerous!" Lily solemnly announced. As Roy's financial administrator and deputy commander, she was a dwarf, but with her hands on her hips and a serious expression, she exuded a dignified aura.
The other girls were also staring intently at Tione; the unrestrained Amazon had lost count of how many times she had tried to raid the captain's room.
Fortunately, they stopped the other side!
They consider him their biggest rival. As for Ryu, he's not a player, but someone sitting on the referee's bench.
Irritated by the girls' wary gazes, Tione said, "If we keep stopping each other like this, when will we ever be able to take down the leader?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the girls from the clans were struck dumb!
Suddenly recalling what had happened during this period, they realized that they had all been preventing each other from taking things further with the group leader.
It's that feeling of seeing your sisters succeed is more painful than failing yourself. Tiony's words were a wake-up call; they hadn't thought about how to take their journey with the leader, and were just standing still.
The girls' wails filled the air—they were all wiped out!
Meanwhile, in Roy's room.
Roy embraced the elven girl's slender, boneless waist, snuggled into the warm blankets, and their noses were filled with her sweet scent, their affection tender and tender.
Liu said irritably, "Look what you've done!"
The girls' nighttime activities, even with Tione and Tiona, both LV.5, trying their best to suppress their auras, couldn't fool these two LV.6 adventurers.
The two men weren't stupid; of course they knew what the girls were up to. Ever since Liu's success, the girls had become increasingly anxious, afraid of falling behind others.
Roy's skin was tougher than bulletproof vest fibers. He laughed and said, "You can't blame me for that. Do you really think the person you like is some kind of ordinary person with no charm, incapable of attracting other girls?"
Upon hearing this, the elven girl's mouth opened slightly, but she couldn't refute it. "Nonsense, all nonsense!"
Enraged, Liu pinched Roy's soft waist with her small hand and spun him around 360 degrees.
Roy didn't hold back any longer, pulling her even tighter, lowering his head, and kissing Ryuna's rosy lips.
In the dimly lit room, only the rapid beating of their hearts could be heard. As time passed, a feeling of suffocation and a warm sense of happiness washed over them. Liu's small hands gradually lost their strength, and she lay in Roy's arms.
Ryu's little head was burning with excitement, unable to think calmly any longer, and she asked, "What do you want to do about Tione, Tiona, and Daphne?"
"this----"
Roy was speechless. He had a clear conscience. The rumors that he was a harem king were even more unjust than Dou E. Apart from Ryu, he hadn't laid a hand on any of the other girls in the clan. Even with Astraea, he stopped at confessing his love late at night and making any physical advances.
The key lies in Ryu's idea.
We can't let the meat in the bowl fly away just for the sake of the meat in the pot; that would be losing both the wife and the army.
"What? You want to kick them out?" A dangerous glint flashed in Liutian's blue eyes. If anyone dared to hurt the girls of the clan, especially Lady Astrea, her sword might just be the first to strike!
Having said all that, Roy wasn't an idiot; this pure-hearted, good-for-nothing elf had finally seen the light!
Roy asked softly, "So what do you think?"
Roy passed the ball back to her, and Liu's eyes widened in surprise. The purity and ideals of the elves wanted her to have Roy all to herself, but she didn't want the other girls and the goddess Astraea to be hurt. She was in a state of extreme inner conflict.
"I have no idea!"
It felt as if countless threads were tangled together in her little head. The more Liu thought about it, the more her head ached. Finally, she gave up thinking and buried her pretty face in the quilt in a huff.
"It's good that you don't know, it's good that you don't know, go to sleep, hahaha!" Roy was overjoyed. If the other party firmly believed in the concept of elves, that would be troublesome.
With the elven girl's tacit permission, take off!
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