Chapter 365: Artemis Returns

Upon returning to the surface, the two Familias didn't delay. They headed straight to the Guild Headquarters, the Pantheon, located in the Seventh District. They submitted a detailed report regarding the emergence of a new, powerful monster on the 30th floor.

As the Guild staff recorded the monster's information, Jeanne d'Arc utilized her True Name Discernment skill to uncover the creature's actual name. Thus, this unprecedentedly powerful monster was officially designated the "Stonehide Lawachurl."

As for the distribution of loot, following a friendly discussion, the priceless, massive Magic Stone was awarded to the Focalors Familia. The two horns—which were equally precious and could serve as core materials for crafting First-Class Armaments—went to the Loki Familia.

Every drop from a Level 5 monster was an invaluable treasure. Naturally, selling them to the Guild for Valis was out of the question; it would be far too much of a loss. The Loki Familia maintained long-term, deep-rooted partnerships with both the Hephaestus Familia and the Goibniu Familia. Handing those horns over to either of them would yield a divine weapon capable of making any ordinary adventurer green with envy.

After parting ways with Ais and the others at the Guild entrance, Aiden led his Familia members back to the Palais Mermonia in the First District.

The moment he stepped through the palace doors, Aiden acutely sensed that the Palais Mermonia was exceptionally lively today. Inside the spacious, brightly lit hall, aside from the members of the Astrea Familia, there was another group of girls dressed in hunting gear, radiating an imposing aura.

And the blue-haired, green-eyed Goddess chatting happily with the goddesses Focalors and Astrea... Aiden was more than familiar with her.

It was Artemis, the Goddess of the Moon and Hunting who had escorted him, Furina, and Robin to Orario, alongside her Artemis Familia.

The moment Aiden and his group pushed through the doors, the eyes of a spirited half-elf girl lit up, and she immediately cried out.

"Aiden! It's Aiden, they're back!"

The next second, the girl named Lante dashed over to Aiden like a gust of wind. She circled him curiously several times, her lively eyes staring at him as if he were some sort of freak.

"Hey, hey, Aiden, it really is you, right?" she asked inquisitively, leaning in close. "I heard you've already become a Level 4 adventurer! How did you do it? That's just unbelievable!"

It wasn't just Lante. Behind her, the other girls of the Artemis Familia, also clad in hunting gear, gathered around curiously, chattering incessantly. The once-spacious hall instantly became crowded and bustling.

"Rethusa, long time no see."

Amidst the noise, Robin smiled and greeted their Captain, a composed female adventurer. Rethusa smiled back and nodded, though a trace of astonishment lingered in her eyes as she surveyed Robin and the companions behind her.

The girls spoke one after another, their curiosity overflowing. After all, they had only just escorted Aiden's group to Orario half a year ago, and they knew exactly how weak the Focalors Familia had been back then.

Yet, in just six months, this obscure little Familia had skyrocketed into a powerhouse matched by few in Orario. The names of Aiden and Robin were even more resounding than many long-established First-Class Adventurers.

Even while hunting in remote forests far outside Orario, they occasionally heard traveling merchants recount the various legends of the Focalors Familia. Things like "Defeating the Apollo Familia in a War Game," "The Legend of the City's Fastest Level-Up," "The Cheating Saint of Battle Rhythm," and the illustrious title, "Hero Candidate Flamescion."

All of it filled these girls—who spent their days in the company of forest monsters—with a profound sense of awe and boundless curiosity.

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