The Absolute Speed of a Certain Comic 130

Title: The Upcoming Expedition

After exiting the corridor that connects the Upper Floors on the 13th Floor, several people entered the misty meadow on the 12th Floor.

The number of adventurers around them gradually increased. As they left the 12th Floor, the three of them had already encountered three or four waves of adventurers.

There is an unspoken rule when exploring dungeons: try to avoid interacting with different Familias.

To prevent unnecessary trouble, Hoshiharu took out a cloak from his backpack and wore it himself.

“By the way, haven’t there been too many Amazonesses lately?”

Line, carrying a large backpack, was observing her surroundings all the way and suddenly spoke to the other two.

“Really?”

Lefiya hadn’t noticed.

“It seems so.”

Hoshiharu stroked his chin.

In recent days, while exploring the dungeon, he had clearly noticed that the number of women with larger bust sizes had grown significantly, most of whom were Amazonesses.

Their outfits were very revealing, and their skin was brown, so he couldn’t mistake them.

“However, it might not have anything to do with us.”

Lefiya waved her staff and spoke indifferently.

There might be a special commission. The Guild often issues messy commissions. It could also be that a certain Familia is planning an expedition and is clearing the surroundings first.

“Perhaps.”

Line thought about it for a moment.

After all, they were members of the Loki Familia, and it was almost impossible for anyone to dare to bother them. As long as they didn’t trouble others, others should be happy.

“…”

Hoshiharu didn’t speak, and his eyes under the cloak scanned the surroundings.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, it’s fine.”

Hoshiharu shook his head and signaled to Line, who was concerned about him, that everything was okay.

Is this an illusion?

He always felt like someone was planning something bad.

Was he being too sensitive? Or was it a warning from intuition?

Forget it, he couldn’t think of anything even if he dwelled on it. The boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge. It’s a blessing, not a curse, to have enough strength; any malice would be child’s play.

“By the way, Hoshiharu, I have something to tell you.”

Line suddenly remembered something and looked at him with an apologetic gaze.

“In a few days, Lefiya and I will be participating in a Familia expedition, so we won’t be able to explore the dungeon with you.”

“Expedition?”

“Yes, our Loki Familia conducts expeditions from time to time. Simply put, we go as deep as possible into the dungeon and to Floors that no one has ever visited. This can bring great benefits to the Familia.”

The dungeon is a treasure trove.

There are countless secrets there, attracting adventurers from all over the world. In fact, Orario was also built around the dungeon.

Special monster materials, fame, and so on. As long as you enter a Floor that no one has entered before, all kinds of benefits will come your way.

This is also supported by the Guild. Originally, when an exploration-type Familia reached a certain Floor, they would be forcibly assigned an expedition mission. However, Loki Familia was very enthusiastic about expeditions and would go there every few months.

However, according to Line, could it be—

“Can’t I go?”

“Huh?”

Line and Lefiya exchanged surprised looks.

They never expected the first words out of Hoshiharu’s mouth to be this.

“The deeper parts of the dungeon are very dangerous. There will even be monsters with threat levels around Level 5 or higher. Only the Familia elite can go there.”

Before the Familia members start an expedition, the executives will divide everyone into an expedition group and a caretaker group.

Various talents needed for the expedition, including strong adventurers, will be selected as members of the expedition team and go to the deeper parts of the dungeon, while the rest will be asked to stay at the Familia’s fortress as a precaution.

Lefiya’s firepower as a mobile turret was excellent, so she was naturally selected.

As a very rare healer magician, Line would also be brought along, which could save a lot of pharmaceutical resources.

But Hoshiharu...

A newcomer who had only joined the Familia for about 20 days, although strong, was still Level 1 and was unlikely to be selected by the executives.

Most of those selected to join the expedition team as combat personnel were Level 4 or higher. Even Level 3 members would face great difficulty in the deeper layers except in special cases.

Hoshiharu didn’t speak, just thought quietly.

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After leaving the dungeon, the three of them went to a nearby tavern for dinner.

It was already past 7 PM when they returned to Twilight Mansion. After Hoshiharu stored his belongings, he went to the bathroom to take a bath, and then headed to the upper floor of the central tower.

Today was the day to update his Ability Value.

“There are a lot of people.”

After arriving in front of Loki’s room, Hoshiharu found quite a few people queuing here.

“Since the expedition will start in five days, everyone is rushing to level up as well.”

The person queuing in front of Hoshiharu was a man with spiky hair, who looked ordinary and even a bit honest. He appeared to be in his twenties and was a few centimeters shorter than the 15-year-old Hoshiharu.

His name was Raul Nord. Although he looked very ordinary, he was a Level 4 adventurer and one of the core figures of the Second Force of Loki Familia.

The First Force naturally referred to the exclusive Familia led by Finn, Ais, and others.

“I’m so busy! I’m so busy! Anyway, there are still five days, so why don’t you come back later?”

Loki’s hysterical roar came from inside the room.

Seeing Loki like this, bursts of laughter came from the front of the line.

“Who told you not to work hard?”

“Lazy Loki.”

Hoshiharu stretched his head forward to take a look.

There were at least seven or eight people ahead.

“Does Loki have enough blood?”

“Uh, it should be fine...”

Raul said hesitantly.

“Okay, next!”

“Next!”

“Wow, my finger’s going to rot!”

“Just replace it.”

“Who said that! If he dares to say that in front of me, I must punish him!”

Everyone in the line looked behind.

If they heard correctly, this voice came from the back of the line.

“Ouch!”

Raul suddenly cried out and looked confusedly at Hoshiharu behind him.

“Why are you grabbing me?”

“I heard it, he said it!”

Hoshiharu spoke properly and pointed at Raul.

“?!”

Raul looked confused, then suddenly yelled.

“Why did you pinch me again?”

From Raul’s eyes, Hoshiharu could read deep resentment.

“He has deeply reflected and will surely never say something like that again in the future!”

Hoshiharu seemed like the two brothers were getting along well.

“Hmph!”

Loki glared at Raul sharply, then quickly called the next person.

The fellow Familia members in front all subtly glanced at this side.

“Raul is good at everything, but sometimes he can’t speak clearly.”

“Yeah, it’s very ridiculous.”

Raul turned green.

Honestly, he had never seen such a scene and didn’t know how to defend himself.

Twenty minutes later.

Raul, who had been lectured by Loki for several minutes, left the room with a parchment. Before leaving, he looked at Hoshiharu with hatred.

Hoshiharu entered Loki’s room with an expression on his face.