Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

You know, this is the Iron Man suit that hasn't entered combat mode yet.

Once entering combat mode, the energy consumption of the Iron Man suit almost increases exponentially.

In addition, if the flight mode is activated, the energy consumption rate will increase further.

"Well, how about trying to fuse the Deep Magic Stone with the Orichalcum Metal?"

Merlin said this, subconsciously reaching out to touch the box on the table.

However, this time, he did not touch the magic stone.

"Huh? It's empty?"

Merlin was stunned for a moment, then looked at the empty box in surprise.

"Lily, why are there no resupply magic stones?"

Merlin couldn't help but look at Lily behind him and asked.

"Ah, Master Merlin, the magic stones have long been used up. The box just now was the last one."

"The Adventurer's Guild has also said that they will not sell us magic stones for the near future."

"Also... the repayment we received from the Hermes Family not long ago is almost exhausted."

"Bottom?"

Lily's words made Merlin's heart skip a beat.

"I remember that Asifi brought three million here, didn't he?"

Although the Hermes Family still owed him a foreign debt of 300 million faris, half of their property was confiscated as a punishment by the guild.

Without affecting the daily operations of the Hermes Family, Asfi, the leader of the Hermes Group, could only pay back three million.

But you have to know that for an ordinary LV2 adventurer, three million faris can be said to be enough to live a carefree life for several years or even more than ten years.

However, it was all used up in just a few days.

"Master Merlin, the magic stones from the deep are very expensive, and the guild doesn't want too many magic stones to flow into the outside world, so they are unwilling to provide us with more magic stones."

"Also... Lady Aina is very... angry."

After thinking for a moment, Lily looked at Merlin worriedly and reminded him.

"Aegina? Ah... it's over. It's been so long."

Merlin then remembered that he still owed Aegina an apology.

I've been so busy making the Iron Man suit lately that I forgot about this.

"Yeah, that's good. It's a good time to go out and get some fresh air."

Merlin said, standing up.

Of course, he had another matter to deal with.

That is, to collect debts.

If he remembered correctly, the Loki clan still owed him one million for the Almighty Potion.

With this one million, I can exchange it for another batch of magic stones.

No, the guild doesn't allow trading of magic stones anymore.

This is a trouble.

Well... as long as we can deal with Aina, it should be fine.

So, Merlin took the magic glasses he had prepared for Aegina and prepared to go to the Adventurer's Guild.

Just as he was about to leave, Lily remembered something and called out to him.

"Um, Master Merlin, Lily has to go out to do something this afternoon and may be back late. I hope you can allow it."

Lily looked at Merlin worriedly and spoke out.

"Ah? You don't need to ask me for instructions on matters like this."

Merlin waved his hand calmly, and just as he was about to leave, he stopped and looked at Lily.

"Ah, Master Merlin, what's wrong?"

Looking at Merlin's serious expression, Lily's face showed a bit of panic and shyness.

Could it be that Lord Merlin intends to take her here?

Just when Lily was feeling uneasy, Merlin reached out and stroked Lily's little head as if he was stroking a pet.

"Ahh...well, Master Merlin, Lily is no longer a child."

Lily complained a little dissatisfiedly, but did not break free from Merlin's hand. Instead, she narrowed her eyes and enjoyed it like a kitten.

After stroking for a while longer, when Merlin withdrew his hand, something black stuck to Lily's hood.

Of course, Lily didn't notice such a thing, because at this moment she was completely enjoying Merlin's touch.

"Ugh...is it over? Master Merlin is such a mean person."

Looking at Merlin's withdrawn hand, Lily complained with a hint of regret.

"Okay, go and come back quickly."

Merlin finished speaking and signaled Lily that she could leave.

After Lily walked away, a serious look flashed in Merlin's eyes.

It is best not to use the safety measures he left behind.

Of course, if there really were someone who didn't know how to live or die and dared to touch one of his people, then he wouldn't mind making that person disappear from this world.

Chapter 86: Do I need a reason to become stronger?

Inside the Loki clan hall.

The meeting had just ended and people were leaving in twos and threes.

After all the Loki Group cadres left, soon only the Loki Group's chief and deputy chief, Finn and Riveria, were left in the hall.

"Finn, what do you think is the reason for this new guild rule?"

Livilia couldn't help but look at Finn and asked.

"I'm not sure, but what is certain is that the guild, no, the Supreme God Uranus, is extremely anxious."

Finn shook his head, unable to accurately deduce the reason for the guild's new rule.

"in a hurry?"

"What do you mean?"

Livilia was a little confused.

"Because, this guild rule is clearly intended to force adventurers into the maze to fight monsters. The deeper reason behind this is most likely to increase the overall strength of the adventurers."

"But the reasons after that, I don't know."

Finn licked his thumb, but couldn't think of a reason for it.

"By the way, Livilia, the expedition will begin in a few days. How are the logistical preparations going?"

Finn changed the subject.

"The supplies have basically been replenished, but the almighty potion is a bit difficult to pay for in full this time."

A gloomy look appeared on Livilia's pretty face.

"Is it a bit strenuous? Well, 20 million faris is indeed a considerable sum, especially during the expedition preparation period, where every penny counts."

"However, the Almighty Potion does have such value."

Finn frowned and thought for a moment. "Okay, I'll go talk to the potion maker and see if I can wait until the expedition is over before paying him."

"Although this may incur considerable delay fees, there is nothing we can do about it."

"After all, with the support of the Almighty Potion, I believe this expedition will definitely be able to conquer the 57th floor."

Finn clenched his fists and said confidently.

"Ah, Finn, I'll discuss this matter with Mei... um, the producer."

Livilia said with a little embarrassment.

"Well, that's fine. After all, you were the one who brought this almighty potion. It would be best if you were the one to discuss it."

Finn nodded, as if thinking of something. "Oh, right, I'll let Dione help you later. I really feel bad about leaving it all to you alone."

"It's okay for me to be alone," Livilia shrugged, but did not refuse Finn's kindness.

In this way, Livilia took Tione and headed towards the Hestia family's base in the suburbs of Orario.

A little distance behind them, two figures were following them stealthily.

"Hey, Ais, why are we following Livilia and Tione?"

Tiona asked, looking at Ai Si with some confusion.

"Hmm... the secret to becoming stronger."

After thinking for a while, Ai Si gave an answer.

"The secret to becoming stronger?"

"Hey, Ais, do you still want to become stronger?"

Tiona looked at Ai Si in surprise and asked.

"Well, this level is totally insufficient."

Ais replied with great determination.

"Tiona, don't you want to become stronger?"

Facing Ai Si's question, Diona was stunned for a moment and then answered with a smile.

"Ah, I want it. Strong enough to surpass Tione and Ais."

"Then let's go together." Ai Si nodded.

"Yes."

In this way, the two continued to follow Livilia and Tione.

However, what the two of them did not notice was that further away from them, a black figure was stealthily hiding in the darkness of the roof, following Ai Si and the others.

"Tsk, that old woman finally went to look for the potion maker."

"This time, I must find the maker and have him make me dozens of bottles of the almighty potion. Then I can shine in the expedition!"

Burt clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with a fierce determination.

……

Some distance away from the commercial district, various buildings are stacked together, and they look dilapidated and much older.

And here is the slum area of ​​Orario.

Adventurers and civilians who can't survive independently in Orario gather here...

Because of this, this area is considered the shadow side of Orario.

At this moment, a petite figure was running in the alleys of this area. It was Lily who had left the Hestia family base not long ago.

When Lily recalled the letter she had received not long ago, she felt a strong sense of uneasiness and fear in her heart.

Here we go again, the same thing is about to happen again.

Why would she forget about this?

Why would she forget such an important thing?

Yes, the truly terrifying person was not Kanu, nor anyone else, but the leader of the Soma clan, Sunnis Lustra, who held her lifeline.

Without that man's consent, she would never be able to escape from the Soma clan.

No matter where she hides, she will be found.