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

【The Ferocious Demon Gun】

Berserk Magic

* Extremely high enhancement of all abilities

* Increased fighting spirit leads to decreased judgment

"Skill"

The True Meaning of Petty People

* Significantly enhances the effects of magic and skills when facing adversity.

[Courage and Brave Heart]

High resistance to mental pollution

Then, the boy, whose view was blocked by one of the items, opened his blue eyes wide.

"...You've raised a ferocious creature."

Loki, who saw through not only that 'skill' but also the fierce power of the 'magic' dormant within the boy's body, smiled and raised his lips.

Sword Oratoria BD Bonus BD2: The Adventure of the Little People Part 2

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Translation: Zhu Jiu

A sharp flash pierced the monster's chest.

"Gaga!?"

The spearhead, signaling certain death, struck the vital points of the monsters on either side with even greater speed. The screams of the stag-type monster, the "Sword-Horned Deer," echoed through the trees.

"So this is 'God's grace'... I see, it's really wonderful."

Finn, with his golden hair swaying, faced off against the monster army alone.

The location is in the mountains outside Prebrica Village. The trees are sparse here, making it ideal terrain to utilize the spear's strengths. "The monster activity has become increasingly frequent and troublesome lately," Finn was asked by the merchants to eliminate the monsters. No, to be precise, he came to "test his skills" to assess the power of his [ability stats].

His wrist strength increased, allowing him to wield the spear with ease; his dynamic vision enabled him to accurately capture the movements of multiple monsters; and his agility allowed him to avoid touching enemy minions. For the first time, he experienced the feeling of 'his body leaping.'

Finn, now a member of God's retinue, analyzes and feels the power etched into his being, and becomes excited.

"Oh dear, our 'favor' was merely a catalyst... a trigger. These are all powers dormant within Finn."

Loki, who was watching from the sidelines, refuted Finn's self-talk.

As she explained "God's grace," she clasped her hands behind her head and revealed a smug smile.

"You can get your reward by defeating the monsters around here, right? It's a memorable debut battle for your clan, so buy me a drink, Finn! No god would be unhappy if his precious kid paid for his drinks!"

"I'll do anything you want, but I just hope you'll stay in the village and wait patiently..."

Finn could only smile wryly and protect the main god who stood in the very center of the battlefield, yet every time she waved her hands to cheer herself on, she became a target for the monsters.

Having just dealt with a group of "Earth Spirits", he turned around and effortlessly slaughtered a boar-like monster called "Fighting Boar" that was charging at Loki.

(Hmm, so strong. Or rather, so beautiful. Even a complete novice like me can tell that he doesn't just charge around with his [ability points], but rather pursues the ultimate in [fighting methods].)

Even Loki, who had only followed out of interest, considered it a magnificent spear dance. Even with the "Blessing of God," facing ten enemies outnumbered, Finn should have been in a tough fight. But Finn seemed unconcerned. Effortlessly wielding a spear more than twice his height, he displayed the bearing of a true warrior. In other words, even disregarding his newly acquired [ability points], he was undeniably powerful.

More importantly, the courage that the so-called little people have lost is contained within those small bodies.

"Aaaaaaaahh ...

The silverback ape, a wild ape-like monster, let out an exceptionally high-pitched dying cry. This signaled the end of the battle. Finn brandished his blood-stained gun, shaking off the bloodstains.

"So, it's come to an end, isn't it?"

"Oh, that must have been tough. So, how did you feel about your debut performance?"

"I truly felt the difference in power. The unbelievable rumors that even a child could defeat monsters once they gained [Ability Points] now seemed believable."

After a short rest, Finn answered Loki while starting to collect the spoils of war.

After removing the 'magic stone,' smaller than a fingernail, from the monster's chest, the corpse turned to ashes. The cores of the monsters on the ground were much smaller than those in the dungeon. Even if you collected dozens, the money you'd get would be pitifully small, but you could still haggle with merchants. More importantly, leaving the monster corpses unattended could lead to danger.

Finn expertly collected monster claws and pelts from the ashes—items that were considered "dropped items" and were worth far more than "magic stones" when recycled.

"Hey, Finn. Can I ask you a question?"

"What's wrong, Loki?"

"Your ambition is to become a hero among the Lilliputians, isn't it?"

"Although there are grammatical errors, it's not wrong."

"Then why didn't you join a [Family] sooner? Wouldn't it be easier to become stronger quickly by receiving 'Blessings'?"

It goes without saying that "divine grace" can awaken the latent abilities of the inhabitants of the lower realms, but its essence lies in the developmental possibilities brought about by gaining "experience points." The "capacity" that grows continuously by updating "ability points" can bring about "growth" that ordinary people probably cannot achieve in a lifetime. Including leveling up, these are things that can break through the limits of humanity and unleash infinite possibilities.

After Loki raised his question, Finn, who had been bending over beside the pile of corpses, stood up.

"I believe the most important thing is the spirit... cultivating an inner self that is not swayed by 'capacity' is paramount. Ultimately, only in this way can one reach greater heights more quickly, that's my thinking."

"Huh~?"

"Cultivation and miscellaneous knowledge, 'skills and strategies' related to combat methods... For the past four years, I have repeatedly pleaded with a hermit monk in a remote mountain area to train me. Also, yes, I want to explore how far I can go without 'favor'. That's all the reasons."

To explore one's own "capacity" and broaden one's future possibilities, Finn concluded.

As expected, Finn was quite different from the other Netherworld inhabitants. Unlike those who became completely intoxicated with power after gaining [ability points], he first honed his inner strength. By controlling his restless heart and aiming directly for ultimate mastery, he chose the most appropriate method. And this method was undoubtedly correct.

To put it another way, Finn Deem stands in a position untouched by the hardships faced by adventurers in the labyrinth city. While novice adventurers relying on [stats] often struggle with insufficient combat skills sooner or later, this tiny dwarf possesses the strategic ability to overcome difficulties through flexible intelligence, accumulated experience, and honed techniques. Even among other rapidly growing novice adventurers, Finn's side will likely be more stable and conquer more dungeons faster. He has not only eliminated arrogance and pride, but he also commands his mind and body like a first-rate warrior, honing both his [capacity] and [inner strength] to the extreme.

What appeared in Loki's line of sight was not only a Level 1 adventurer, but also a skilled spearman with extensive knowledge and equipped with 'skills and strategies'.

"He's incredibly reliable," Loki thought to himself.

However, on the other hand, she also felt somewhat unsatisfied.

Because even without Loki's help, he was already "over-formed".

There was absolutely no joy in experiencing the growth from scratch that is common at the beginning of a story, and she sighed at this point alone.

"But that's fine too. Nothing's better than a powerful clan. ...Besides, Finn's Bride Plan (laughs) seems to be far from over yet~"

Loki's face was covered with a strange, fatherly grin that was completely out of place with the goddess.

"Finn~, when are you going to go after your first love, Melissa Tan~?"

"That was quite a sudden question..."

"That's not true at all. Becoming Finn's mate means there's a high chance she'll join our [Family]. Increasing our comrades is a top priority for any faction, isn't it?"

Seeing the opportunity after the battle was over, Loki moved closer to his only remaining member of the household. Faced with her wicked grin, Finn raised his hands as if in surrender from the very beginning.

"Finn is probably also thinking about asking Melissa out, isn't he? Lies don't work on the gods~"

"Loki...that's true, but could you please go a little easier on me?"

"Melissa definitely has feelings for Finn too~. 'Please have my baby!' If I said that, she'd definitely accept, right? And she'd be blushing so much, hehe~"

"So, Loki, watch your words..."

Was he being too hasty? Finn slightly regretted revealing his ambition and gave a wry smile. Having played along with the Supreme God's trickery for a moment, he then looked around.

"……Um--"

"What's wrong?"

Loki tilted his head as he watched Finn, who was looking around the forest where the monster's remains, now reduced to dust, lay scattered.

"The merchant who made this request said that the monsters in the mountains have become more active, even posing a threat to travelers and merchants at the foot of the mountain."

"Yes, I did say that."

"If this were the work of a single race, it wouldn't be surprising... but if a group of monsters with different habits gather together and frequently cause incidents, then the situation is somewhat different."

Finn defeated monsters here including the Swordhorn Deer, Fighting Boar, Goblin, Silverback Ape, and many other types.

Loki understood without asking further. Although the "monster activity" in this mountain was common in the lower realm, the situation was somewhat different now.

The little boy quietly licked his right thumb.

"This situation mainly falls into two categories. One is when spheres of influence, that is, when habitats are destroyed, triggers agitation. The other is—"

It was as if he was trying to interrupt Finn.

A loud bang echoed from the foot of the mountain.

"...when a powerful monster leads a horde of monsters."

Startled, Loki looked up to find Finn already gazing towards the foothills.

Even among demi-humans, the eyesight of the dwarf race, which was exceptionally good, accurately captured that scene.

Located at the foot of the mountains is none other than the village of Prebrica.

The outer wall of that village had been breached.

And it was caused from multiple directions by the monster army.

"Hey, Finn? Could it be...?"

"That's right, just as you thought."

This is an attack launched by monsters on a human village.

Beside Loki, who had shed his frivolous demeanor, Finn's blue eyes, still fixed on the foothills, spotted an exceptionally large figure invading the village.

A colossal entity that commands other races of monsters. Finn's prediction turned out to be correct.

At the same time, a sharp pain shot through my right thumb. It felt like an alarm bell was ringing, screaming, "Don't fight that thing!" The pain was excruciating.

His "intuition" told him that it was a threat beyond his current capabilities.

"...What are you planning to do?"

Feeling Loki's gaze silently pressing him from the side, Finn looked down at his hand—his aching thumb clenched into a fist. Forget the warning bells; the eyes that displayed such resolve reflected the image of his hometown village attacked four years ago, and the final scene of his parents who had protected him and returned to heaven.

All the emotions I had felt back then were rekindled. And then, the voice of "courage" that said "I cannot allow myself to lose it again" resonated within me.

"That kind of thing was decided a long time ago, wasn't it?"

What kind of hope is it if you won't even save the person right in front of you?

Shaking his golden hair, Finn smiled back at his god.

"Let's go. Let's save the village."

The village, which should have been peaceful, was now filled with the roars of monsters.

"Awoooooooo!"

"No!!!!"

The village of Prebrica is now in a state of panic.

A monster army suddenly attacked from the mountains. Faced with an unprecedented monster offensive, the low stone walls were of no use, and the guards were easily defeated. The monsters successfully invaded the area.

The village was a scene of utter devastation. Destroyed windmills, wooden houses riddled with holes. Flags adorned for the harvest festival were brutally torn down, trampled and tattered on the ground. The cries of the villagers echoed throughout the village. Hordes of monsters of various races destroyed any buildings they encountered and attacked anyone who didn't know where to flee.

"Ah, ahhh...!"

Melissa, a little person, collapsed by the roadside.

Urged on by the shopkeeper who noticed the strange occurrence, she rushed out of the shop, bewildered. What came into view were familiar villagers crying and screaming, and a horde of hideous monsters baring their fangs. Her daily routine, which should have been filled with diligent work as a shop assistant, was thus stolen by these ferocious monsters.

The monster's waving claws scattered blood and tears. The sounds of buildings being destroyed and cries for help echoed through the once tranquil village.

The little girl, who was alone and hadn't had time to escape, was terrified by the sight before her.

Then, finally, a monster approached her as she wept.

"Gooooooo!"

"Alas!?"

Just as Melissa closed her eyes due to the approaching monster's fangs.

"—Gah!?"

The monster's ferocious roar turned into a deathly scream.

“…Huh?”