Civilization Guardian Front

Hephaestus, who was leaning on the workbench and watching the situation so far, finally spoke out.

After living for such a long time, with her experience, it is impossible not to notice the abnormality of Jian Ji's reaction.

She originally intended to take revenge for Chios's sudden undressing and molesting the goddess, so she encouraged the children of the Loki family to "test" the performance of the armor, but she didn't want to see her workshop transformed into a Shura field, or even a battlefield.

Hephaestus turned to look at the hanging clock on the wall.

"It's almost closing time, and my clerk also needs to rest. Since you have tested and confirmed that there is no problem with the armor, then go to the counter to complete the delivery process."

"Yes, I'll deal with it now."

Chios' response was unexpectedly straightforward.

Anyway, he has achieved his goal...

Patting Tifa's slender shoulders to make her let go, Chios put on the familiar smile again, as if nothing had happened, and walked out of the forging workshop.

"Uh, is he serious?"

Teona scratched her black hair and asked her sister.

"Who knows..." Tione was also at a loss, unable to figure it out.

Aisi didn't pay attention to the twins' conversation. She stood still and listened quietly to the sound of footsteps going away. The hand that was holding the hilt of the sword slowly stopped shaking.

"Ace, are you okay?"

The gentle voice of inquiry came to her ears, and Aisi raised her head, and found that it was actually Tifa standing in front of her.

Facing the concerned eyes of the black-haired girl, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

She knew that Tifa liked Chios...

Not only did she not bless this companion, but she also felt relieved because the other party failed to develop further with Chios.

However, now that she is gradually understanding her own thoughts from ignorance, she can't say all this calmly.

"Well, I'm fine."

Looking at the floor, Ais replied in a flat voice.

She didn't notice the complex look in the eyes of Tifa in front of her.

...

After paying the final payment, he left the Hephaestus Arms Northwest Main Street Main Store, still wearing armor, but putting away his helmet, Chios turned to face the four members of the Loki family, and politely proposed:

"I'll send some of you back..."

"No, no need..." Thinking of the situation in the carriage not long ago, Tione hurriedly waved her hand to decline.

"Come to think of it, it's nice to go for a walk once in a while."

This excuse was so bad that Tiona couldn't help complaining:

"So, we've been walking every day, for years."

"Tiona, will you die if you don't say a few words?"

"Huh? It's obviously Tione, you said it wrong, why blame me..."

The Amazon sisters quarreled with each other.

Among the first-level adventurers of the younger generation of the Loki family, Tifa, who is becoming more and more of a nanny, stepped forward to appease the two of them spontaneously.

Chios, who was left aside, didn't care about it.

Coming to the side of the expressionless Jian Ji, he pretended to be casual, and handed a folded note to the opponent's palm.

"!"

Chapter 580? Private meeting in the morning

神代999年10月24日04：51

Above the western wall of Olalie...

The sky that has not yet ushered in the dawn presents a dark night like ink, only the last quarter moon hanging high on the top, and the stars surrounding it sprinkle a faint silver light.

A slightly damp breeze was blowing head-on, causing the girl's waist-length hair behind her to sway gently, like a fluttering flag.

(As a result, I still sneaked here without telling everyone...)

Ais looked up at the boundless starry sky, and quietly poured out her inner words.

His eyes were lowered, looking at the note spread out in his left palm.

"Tomorrow morning, when the sun is rising, let's meet at the third watchtower on the west city wall... Please don't hide from me this time, unless your intention is to hurt me blindly."

Ever since the day when she saw Chios protecting the monster and drawing swords at each other, Aiz has avoided being alone with Chios many times.

Even if the other party came to the door in person and found her in the Twilight Pavilion, she tried every means to escape.

It's okay when there are other companions around, and I don't think about it.If she was left alone to face Chios, many questions would pop into her head that usually only plagued her in dreams in the middle of the night.

The reason behind it is a bit complicated.

Even Aisi herself can't figure out which one has a higher proportion...

She hates monsters so much, and doesn't want to face "monsters save mankind". This fear is enough to shake her determination to hold a sword. After being enlightened by Tifa, she has long since lost her initial intensity.

Maybe a small part remains, but probably not the main factor.

So, because of an underwater kiss?

Indeed, if this incident had never happened, Aisi might not have realized the truth of her inner feelings until now.She didn't know that she cared about Ichios so much that her heart ached when she found out that the two sides had different opinions.

But is that all there is to it?

no, not quite...

Ais, who asked herself countless times in the dead of night, finally realized that her obsession with Chios was another key reason why she couldn't take her eyes away from Chios.

The infinite potential possessed by the other party...

Chios is strong.

Although it is not as good as Lv.6's Finn, Riveria, and Grace, there is still a big gap from Lv.7's "Fighter" Ota, but if it is only in the category of Lv.5 Look, there are not many adventurers of the same level who can compete with Chios.

The most important point is that his progress rate is amazing...

Strength is compared with others, and progress is the transcendence of the past self.

Ais clearly remembered the first time she encountered Chios in the Maze Paradise more than a month ago.

At that time, Chios's unique and superb swordsmanship and ability to predict flaws certainly shocked her a lot.However, the basic ability of this young man who claims to be a wandering knight has not reached the average level of Lv.5, even if compared to Aisi's unspecialized strength, it is still slightly inferior.

Just half a month passed...

Chios, who received the grace of God, not only created the fastest after the lower realm of the gods in one fell swoop, but also was recognized as an upgrade record that may never come again, and his strength has grown explosively.

The quality of all aspects goes hand in hand, completely fills in the shortcomings of the basic ability, and catches up with the average level that Lv.5 should have in one go.

Yesterday's performance in the Goddess Hephaestus workshop is the best proof.

I couldn't make a sneak attack, but Chios held the Sword of Despair with one hand. No matter how hard she tried to pull it, Chios' arm just stood still.

Although the agility and dexterity are not as good as his own right now, but in half a month...

One month, one season, half a year, and even several years later...

How far will Chios go by then?

Ai Si has seen many powerful people.It is the first time I have encountered such a fast progress.

Nearly seven years ago, she witnessed the long-term reign of Orario, completed the second of the three major commissions, and participated in the crusade against [Land King] "Behemoth" and [Sea Overlord] "Leviathan" Zeus and Hera The two Lv.7 adventurers of the Familia were even more fortunate to have fought against one of them, the "quiet" Alphia, and experienced the opponent's overwhelming power.

The height reached by the other party is still the goal that Ai Si strives to catch up to today.

Especially when they learned that even if adventurers with strength equal to or even stronger than the two formed a joint crusade team, they would have no chance of winning against the "black dragon", and the entire army was wiped out without even inflicting any damage on the monster.

Only then did she realize that she was so far away from revenge.

I must become stronger, and then become stronger, so strong that I can stand shoulder to shoulder with those two people, so strong that I can surpass them!

However...

Almost seven years have passed since then.

She was promoted to Lv.5, which at first glance seemed to narrow the gap with those two, but in fact it still felt out of reach.

When the proficiency of the basic ability is raised above B, no matter how hard you work, the visible growth every day is pitiful.As many as 3-5, and as few as 1-2, the value increases, telling her cruelly more than once that it is difficult for her to make progress.

Now, the days of stagnation at Lv.5 are about to enter the third year.

At this stage, you are already in prison, how difficult it will be to go further to reach Lv.6, and the current city's strongest Lv.7...

Reached Lv.17 at the age of 7, known as the "incarnation of talent", Alphia was disappointed in the age of God after the battle with the black dragon.He does not hesitate to destroy the Tower of Babel, let the monsters pour out of the surface to drive mankind into a desperate situation, and return the world to the ancient times where his father lived, so as to breed the "last hero" who can defeat the black dragon.

Look at yourself standing still.

Is there really a way for me to surpass Alphia, inherit their beliefs, and fulfill my sad wish...

Thinking of this, Ai Si couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"Oh? You're so early..."

A gentle man's voice came with a hint of surprise.

Ai Si came back to her senses quickly, and turned her head to look at the source of the sound.

I saw Chios wearing a gorgeous dress with black background and silver patterns, and a sable cloak swaying in the wind, walking slowly from the northwest city wall.

Reflected in the pale sky, his face is divided by the bridge of his nose. The side exposed to the sun looks bright and handsome, while the side hidden in the shadows is extraordinarily alluring.

"Why are you making such a sad face... You must have missed breakfast, right?"

Speaking in a helpless tone, Chios conjured three oval-shaped snacks wrapped in paper bags out of thin air, fried until golden and crispy, and handed them to Aisi.

"Fortunately, I prepared some fried potato balls... Don't worry, it's your favorite red bean cream flavor."

"......thanks."

Indeed, as the young man said, the girl who came to the appointed place without breakfast could not resist the temptation of delicious food.As for why the vendor hasn't opened yet, and the other party has steaming fried potato balls in his hand, she doesn't care about it.

huh~

Open the mouth slightly and bite a notch into the potato balls.

Chewing the food, Ai Si secretly looked at the man leaning against the wall, admiring the sunrise scenery, and skillfully stuffing shredded tobacco into the pipe.

A talent comparable to ancient heroes, coupled with the help of the grace of the gods.

In Chios, she saw a truly terrifying potential.

As long as time is given, with time, he will definitely be able to climb to the same height as Alphia and Zardo, or even surpass them, and become the "last hero".

besides...

She also experienced the intoxicating tenderness from Chios.

Chapter 580: Great Detective Refia

After eating the last piece of fried potato balls, Ais, whose cherry-colored lips still had a little oily shine, stared fixedly at Chios.

As if to say, "What should I do next?"

"Hey, why do you look like I forced you to come here..." Chios reached out and took the small paper bag that Aisi didn't know what to do with, and snapped his fingers to burn it to ashes.

Then he took out a kerchief from his pocket, and he leaned closer to hold the blond girl's face, and gently wiped off the oil stains on her mouth.

"If you haven't been avoiding me recently, is it necessary for me to meet you in this way?"

"...Sorry."

Aisi's expression still lacked obvious emotional activity, but her reaction of casting her eyes away with guilt was clearly captured by Chios.

"Please look into my eyes carefully when I apologize."

Chios held the girl's tender cheeks with both hands, forcing her to look at him.

In the past ten days or so, Chios has spent most of his time in the dungeon, trying to improve his proficiency in basic abilities as much as possible.Returning to the surface every few days, and attending faction meetings, discussing cooperation details with the middle forces of the alliance, investing in various industries in the city as the head of the family... and other things to do, there is hardly much free time on the itinerary .

Even if he is so busy that he is madly complained by the main god Hestia, Chios will always find a way to set aside some time for the familiar women.