Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

He has been bestowed with many heroic titles by the world and has been remembered for eternity in the form of legends and fairy tales.

All these great achievements were carried by the wind to the ears of a certain "goddess of beauty," and whether she smiled at them is unknown.

6

Does my partner (Odr) really not exist in this world?

After Freya safely returned to Orario from the Chaos Desert, she was incredibly bored.

The girl (Ari) is outstanding.

She unexpectedly transformed from an unripe fruit into a dazzling gem, even giving Freya the expectation that she would finally find a partner.

But it wasn't her after all. She wasn't the partner (Odr) Freya sought. She could only shine as a "King," and would lose her brilliance if she fell into Freya's hands.

If Freya had taken Ari for herself on the spot, Ari would have become just another ordinary girl, reduced to someone who only sought the goddess's favor, utterly unremarkable like everyone else. In that case, Freya would quickly tire of Ari and seek another encounter. Therefore, her decision at the time was unavoidable. It's a helpless situation that makes one sigh with regret.

Freya continued living her life as usual, seemingly without a care in the world.

The lower realm is indeed full of excitement, that much is certain. Freya would always smile when she heard the stories the children spun, and she would feel happy when she saw her clan grow up; however, it was also true that she was still unsatisfied deep down.

Even after receiving an invitation from the gods, Freya did not attend the "feast of the gods" or the assembly of the gods, but instead indulged in drugs known as boredom.

Just as Freya was feeling disheartened and thought she wouldn't find a partner (Odr) in the Nether—

She found the "boy".

His soul's brilliance is so insignificant.

They are nowhere near as good as the clans under his command.

But it looked so beautiful, so crystal clear. It was a color Freya had never seen before.

White? Pure white? No, that's not right. It's a color called transparent.

Freya had never seen such a soul in Orario before. The boy was human, with pristine white hair like freshly fallen snow and deep red eyes like a rabbit's. Freya considered herself a frequent observer of children, yet this was the first time she had ever seen a boy like him. Had he recently arrived in this city? Was he a novice adventurer? No, none of that mattered—

—I want him.

The moment Freya saw the boy, the above thought popped into her head.

Since parting ways with the girl (Ari), that long-dormant feeling has rekindled. It sends a shiver down his spine, a slight contraction in his lower abdomen, and a breath of ecstasy escapes from deep within his throat. A childlike, ugly desire flashes through his mind, a yearning to possess "him" completely.

This is the purest desire of a goddess. Gods always have an endless curiosity about the "unknown".

At the same time, another "wish" blossomed in Freya's heart like a pure little flower.

What color will the boy turn next?

Can it maintain this crystal-clear appearance?

The key question is whether he can fulfill his "true wish".

Freya's lips curled up, forming a shape that no one had ever seen before.

To be precise, she fell in love with the boy at first sight.

First, we need to know his name.

And the [family/kinship] to which he belonged.

If the boy is already a member of another deity's household, he might one day steal the girl away.

We also need to find out his relationship with the main god.

Freya messed up a bit when she was with the young girl (Ari). Because she was too hasty, she developed too much self-admiration. The kind of partner (Odr) Freya sought was definitely not one-sided love and respect from the other person.

Freya even seemed to fall in love, genuinely hoping that the boy could shine even brighter.

However, she decided to restrain her arrogance as a goddess this time.

Let's observe the boy's growth quietly for now.

Although I might occasionally get carried away and do something shady.

But you just need to get to know him slowly, gradually.

And it brings us closer together.

Freya firmly believed that the above actions, which were superfluous to God, were also the necessary path to fulfilling her "true wish."

She smiled.

She chuckled to herself.

Deep down, there was only one thought that no one else knew.

—I hope you are the partner I've been dreaming of (Odr).

The Familia Chronicles Episode: Freya's Strongest Origin

1

His earliest memories are of the smell of rust, the burning cold that stings the skin, and the merciless, vicious darkness of the night.

There are also desolate alleyways and a night sky bathed in the cold moonlight.

The hunger had exceeded his limit, and he no longer protested against it, but instead relentlessly robbed his body of strength and warmth. He was surprisingly young at the time, and could not even comprehend that the reason his body was growing colder was "loneliness."

He didn't know why he was there, or who he was.

He had neither a name nor a surname.

He was an abandoned child.

He stopped thinking, stopped suffering, and his consciousness became hazy.

The infant, who didn't even understand tomorrow or yesterday, remained motionless on the ground.

In his memory, he initially struggled based on his survival instincts, but soon became exhausted. Ignorance robbed him of his means of survival, and the loss of the ability to think reduced his life to that of a mere plant.

He was quite weak, nothing more than a pathetic shell awaiting death.

But "fate"—

As the words suggest, the "gods" did not abandon him.

"Are you alone?"

Before me was a head of flowing silver hair and a pair of silver eyes like jewels.

As he lay dying, he opened his eyes wide, staring intently at the "beautiful creature" who seemed to exist in a world beyond reality. He forgot to breathe, forgot to speak. In the eyes of this young child, it was as if something beyond truth had appeared before him.

A sacred silver light descended upon the colorless vision, instantly dispelling the tyrannical darkness.

The silver-haired goddess narrowed her eyes, looking at him as if time had stood still:

"You're so beautiful."

A hand reached out as soon as he said that.

The young child quietly grasped that hand in return.

The goddess picked him up and asked:

"May I have your name?"

The youngest child could not answer.

Because of his dullness, he didn't even know his own origins, and hadn't even developed any self-awareness.

So for him, the goddess who held him was equivalent to the whole world.

The goddess before him was everything to him.

"Then, I'll help you choose a name."

Only after the young child grew up did he remember how sweet and lovely the goddess's smile was back then, like that of an innocent young girl.

So the goddess made the announcement.

"Your name will be Ota."

[The Mighty (King)] Ota-

The strongest adventurer in the modern city has been born.

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Clear skies.

This is Orario, a vibrant labyrinthine city.

Many demi-humans also walked the road that day, and travelers, merchants and adventurers mingled together, creating a lively atmosphere.

From a corner of the bustling southern part of the city, a sound different from the surrounding noise could be heard.

"Fólkvangr" (Battlefield Field).

Surrounded by high walls on all four sides, this is the headquarters of the city's largest faction, the Freya Familia.

Here lies a beautiful field blooming with small white and yellow flowers, and on the central hill stands a massive mansion resembling a "temple" or "palace." Despite being located in the city, this scenery feels like a secluded paradise, so magnificent it's like a painting.

However, a fierce "battle" is taking place here.

"I would give my life to win the favor of the goddess Freya!!"

"All of this is for the goddess, to repay the goddess's love!"

"Ooh o ...

Many members are drawing their swords against each other.

The scene was filled with low-ranking members, led by Lv.1, mid-ranking members, the largest group being Lv.2 and Lv.3, and even members as high as Lv.4. Despite their different races, the members were all competing with each other from the same faction for the goddess's favor—and more importantly, to help her. The sounds of clashing swords echoed through the clear sky, incongruous with the intense atmosphere.

In the middle of this, Otto swaggered directly across the vast courtyard.

Without giving the battlefield, filled with blood and screams, he strode past the soldiers with his head held high.

No one present challenged him. In truth, it was impossible. Even the hot-blooded members didn't want to waste a day by taking a powerful blow. There had been instances where all the members had teamed up to attack him, but they had all been soundly defeated.

When Ota joined, he also underwent a "baptism," where he was taught a lesson by many of his predecessors who are no longer around, to the point of spitting blood. But in order to help the goddess, he continued to fight regardless of everything.

While feeling nostalgic, Otto couldn't help but frown slightly. The reason was that the excellent healer, who lacked combat skills but was still favored by Freya, gave Otto a helpless look, which was more like a complaint: "I've had enough of healing those guys who are practically on their deathbeds..."

The merciless fighting between the clans, setting aside their warrior status, was indeed a major headache for Ota, the captain. Despite Ota's serious and silent demeanor, he was met with grumbling such as, "Trying to intimidate people with your face is a waste of time..."

However, since its leadership qualities were inferior to those of a certain dwarf, it did not intend to prohibit "baptism".

This is because it's a characteristic of the Freya Familia.

Although the Otto clan and others harbored different desires, they all shared the same central thought—to gain the goddess's favor and to become worthy of her.

In other words, all of this was for Freya.

That's why everyone keeps fighting and honing their skills, shedding their weaknesses and striving for even greater heights.

It has never changed its original intention.

Whether back then or now.

"Goddess Freya, are you available now?"

Otto entered the mansion located on the hill and went straight to the bedroom of the chief god.

Freya, unusually, did not stay on the top floor of the "Tower of Babel" today, but came to the headquarters.

The silver-haired goddess, sitting alone and elegantly reading a book, turned her gaze to Ota.

"Is something wrong, Ota?"

Please allow me to take a leave of absence for a while.

Freya stopped turning the page, made an "hmm~" sound, and narrowed her eyes with deep curiosity.

As a follower, Ota has almost never expressed a desire to leave Freya's side like this before.

Aside from the personal maids who manage daily life, only Otto can serve Freya. In other words, only the most favored member of Freya's family is qualified for this position, which is the highest honor within the Freya Familia.

Ota, who always wholeheartedly served and worshipped Freya and devoted himself to her, actually expressed his desire to leave. How could the chief god be completely indifferent to this?

"Where do you want to go?"

"Dungeon".

The answer is a simple sentence.

This answer seemed to be exactly what Freya had expected, so she smiled without any surprise.