When they saw Ais, they were initially relieved, but then they discovered the terrible state of the yard.

His initially accusatory expression immediately turned timid...

Shaga looked at the group of people who had rushed in with lingering fear, and said with a wry smile, "Finn... something terrible has happened."

Finn squinted, his temples throbbing: "Um... please tell me, it's not what I think..."

Shaga smiled wryly: "Ais, she slept with a pillar god!"

Finn's fake smile froze on his face...

Chapter 460 Mad, Aqua

"Ais... killed a pillar god?" Finn's eyes widened.

Rivera exclaimed in disbelief, "Could it be Astraea?!"

Grace looked horrified.

Alone, taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness, he sent their god to his death. What kind of deep-seated hatred is this?!

Shakti was also shocked: "The previous pillar of light was... Lady Astrea... returned it?!"

The expressions on people's faces showed shock, regret, sadness, and bewilderment.

Finn's first thought was how to explain things to the people of Orario, and also to the red-haired man in front of him.

When he was brainstorming, and even preparing to kneel in apology.

Shaka waved her hand: "No, don't be nervous, it's Aqua being returned, not Astraea..."

Everyone stared with beady eyes: "Ah, Aqua?"

"Oh, that's the main god of Kazuma Sato."

"Oh. That's alright then..." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Aqua had been sent back every day or two before, so she was used to it.

Shakti, with a "sit down and get ready" expression, asked, "Then what about here..."

Finn quickly waved his hand: "It's alright, it's just that Ais is drunk. It's too much trouble for everyone. It's more important to go back and guard the maze passages..."

The Astrea Familia's raising of the returning pillar of light truly terrified many people.

Although the Astrea Familia isn't particularly powerful externally, its symbolic significance is different. As long as the Astrea Familia is in the city, the people don't need to worry about danger.

Even the thugs who used to bully people in the alleys have become much more obedient.

Slave traders didn't even dare to approach Orario.

Seeing that everything was indeed alright, Shakti left with his men. Riveria also carried the unconscious Ais back.

Only Finn remained, discussing the compensation issue with Shaka...

The main hall of the Stardust Mansion.

Shaja looked at Finn, who was bowing his head and remaining silent, with a sorrowful expression.

"It's a rare Christmas holiday, but the festive atmosphere is gone in an instant."

"Yes……"

Shaka rubbed his face and said, "With such a commotion, the guild will probably lower the fine again. Aqua isn't a first-time offender, so the punishment will probably be doubled..."

Finn said, "We'll pay..."

"The courtyard is unusable now, and the banquet and stage we prepared are all ruined..."

Finn Machinery nodded: "We'll compensate you!"

"Aqua's Chrysanthemums..."

Finn gritted his teeth: "We'll pay!"

"That's a lifelong psychological trauma..."

Finn's temples throbbed: "We'll add more money!"

"Great! That's refreshing!" Xia Jia pushed a glass of sparkling wine over and said, "Here, have a drink!"

"No, no." Finn said with lingering fear, "If I get drunk, I doubt anyone can stop me."

Shaga really wanted to say, no, you're much easier to deal with than Fiora.

That jerk doesn't hold back at all; he can beat you until you question your existence...

Xia Jia muttered to himself, "Right, we don't want money, just give us some of the deepest monster materials, we're short of that..."

Finn's lips twitched... "Are you busy getting supplies?"

But since they were in the wrong, they could only nod and say, "No problem."

……

After leaving the Stardust House, Finn walked back to his base with a bewildered look on his face, thinking to himself, "How did visiting a friendly group end up costing me so much money?"

It seems like all the profits from the last expedition are going to be lost again.

Is another expedition planned soon...?

"But I'm planning to conquer the artificial maze soon..." Finn was completely bewildered and went home looking gloomy.

"The Astrea Familia is quite strange. It's been several years since Ais last had a drunken rampage. Back then, Ais was only level 1, and we could easily subdue her. But how did they manage to deal with Ais's drunken rampage in such a short time? That child's combat power is at least level 6, isn't it?"

"Strange, strange."

……

In the dead of night, Ais woke up groggily.

The person standing before him wasn't Kazuma, whom he wanted to see, but Loki.

"I am..."

Loki, with a strange expression, handed her a piece of parchment: "Ais, take a look at this first..."

Ais was taken aback for a moment, but still took the parchment to examine it.

"My ability stats... increased by 200 points?"

Upon seeing this result, she couldn't help but widen her eyes.

How is this possible? I became stronger the moment I closed and opened my eyes?

This number is much faster than the expedition with Finn!

The last expedition lasted nearly a month, and she only gained a little over 100 points in each stat, totaling around 500 points.

This happened in just one night.

Loki asked with a complicated expression, "Aistan, what have you been doing all this time?"

Ais shook her head, then recalled the last fragment of her memory...

This is a magical drink that can boost your strength!

Suddenly, Ais exclaimed with wide eyes, "A magic drink!"

It must be that thing! The magical drink that can give me 200 points in just one night!

That must be it! Choosing to join the Axis cult was definitely the right decision!

Ais looked at Loki with a serious expression: "The Axis Cult, as long as you believe, anything is possible. It's just 200 points. It's no big deal."

“Uh…” Loki revealed his beady eyes.

Ais persisted, "Loki, how about we all join the Axis Cult? That way everyone can become stronger!"

Loki: "..."

Ais tilted her head: "Loki?"

"No, it's nothing... You should rest first."

Loki swayed and left, closing the door behind him.

Ais looked on with suspicion: "Could it be..."

She clapped her hands: "So that's how it is. Loki also wants to join the Axis Cult?"

……

In the conference room.

Loki grabbed Finn by the collar and roared, "Hey, Finn, tell me, what did Ais do tonight? 200 points! She gained a full 200 points in her stats! That's half of what she gained during the expedition!"

"How many cannon dragons would we have to kill to bring the numbers back up?!"

Finn was being lifted off the ground by Loki, his face full of dejection.

"I don't know..."

"I'm still struggling with where to earn back the money I've lost to the guild and the Astrea Familia..."

Loki increased his pressure: "No! If this continues, Ais will definitely turn into someone else's shape! I feel like she's leaving me!"

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