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

Unable to sigh in this situation, Finn, now looked down upon by the gods, struggled against the urge to look up and sigh, while simultaneously racking his brains. He half-ignored the pain of his 'intuition,' even willing to be erased from his current state—while simultaneously falling into a state of semi-abandonment, resigned to the fact that even if he were erased, he would have no choice—and searched for a strategy to break through the current situation.

—The epicenter of the "dissonance" has been identified as "Bell Crane".

In this "extraordinary" world, the very act of spying on his existence is a cause for vigilance.

What happens if I'm treated as a suspect? Will my memory be erased? Or will I be completely ruled out?

—Or will they be reported to the "root cause" of the "discomfort" and subjected to appropriate action?

We are gathering information that can be inferred from the current conditions and exploring countermeasures.

While exploring the dark labyrinth, Finn is suddenly thrown into the deepest room and forced to fight a god (the final boss). Savoring this experience, Finn, after being freed from a near-eternal state of mental contemplation, decides on the appropriate tactics.

"—There's nothing I can do. Did the gods really see right through me?"

"..."

That is to fully affirm the doubts of the god (the final boss).

However, at the same time, he also cleverly used the "Sword of Truth".

"Then I'll confess honestly. I'm researching a 'countermeasure' against the White Rabbit's Swift Foot technique discovered by the god Freya... Bell Craney's 'countermeasure'."

"……Why?"

"Hey, is that what you're asking? Isn't he always the source of my troubles, that world's fastest rabbit?"

Loki continued to give him a cold look, while Finn shrugged slightly, adopting a nonchalant "that's just how it is" attitude.

In the lower realm, there is a major prerequisite for contacting the gods.

That is the fact that "the gods can see through the lies of the inhabitants of the lower realm".

This is a rule that cannot be overturned no matter how high the level of the clan members rise.

However, there is a strategy to counteract this.

Even the gods, who cannot use their divine power, cannot discern the truth of a lie, even if they can see through it. The inhabitants of the lower realms can use silence to conceal the lies they wish to hide.

Under this premise, Finn will not make the foolish mistake of entering a path of total annihilation through 'silence'.

With a shamelessness second only to the gods, he openly admitted that he had "hidden something" and proactively presented the "truth" that was by no means a "lie".

"I can only say this to Loki. I both envy and am jealous of the Swift Rabbit. As a 'hero' with the ambition to revive her race."

This is a fact.

"In order to show the light of hope to my people, I need to make a name for myself... but he climbed the ladder of heroes at an incredible speed, and his popularity soared. I realized this too, and I'm thinking about whether there's any way to do it."

This is a fact.

"This statement is neither sound nor reasonable, and I didn't want to say it out loud... I also considered ways to hinder him. I even thought about whether I could transfer his popularity to me intact, or something like that."

All of these are true statements based on facts.

Finn had been paying close attention to Bell Crane ever since he became aware of his existence, and as he gradually realized this, envy, jealousy, and hostility arose within him.

This is a secret that Finn has never told anyone, and it is also the most embarrassing "dark side" that he himself considers most embarrassing. However, more smiles and expectations, nostalgia and longing, and the shameless calculation of whether he can coexist with the popularity gathered by the boys still prevail.

"………………………………"

Nothing stung the god, who was as expressionless as a puppet, more than this "fact".

Finn concealed his true, unspoken "dark side"—hidden within the smoke of his own words—by calmly and unintentionally revealing the shame of the dwarf race.

"The hero (me) who craves exclusive fame must devise a plan... Didn't I already say that?"

Finally, the foreshadowing laid out as a precaution was retrieved and presented before the gods.

You are the one who... what exactly happened now?

The god (Loki) who understands the hero (Finn) better than anyone else, you can probably tell without me even asking, right?

Finn, on the contrary, looked surprised, as if he were telling this story.

Even the thoughts that made him break out in a cold sweat were sealed away and cast aside, which was even somewhat shameless.

"I see."

Finally, the moment of judgment, which was almost infinite for Finn, arrived after a long silence from the gods.

They were let off the hook.

Passed.

Although it was only a momentary tactic, it fooled the eyes of the gods.

For Finn, the "strongest assassin" was exchanged for his entire life's "true dark side." The silver light in his crimson eyes disappeared, and the elimination formation was dispelled.

Finn shrugged again, trying his best to suppress the sense of security that had just overwhelmed him.

"Please only investigate these matters when the two of us are alone, okay? Not to mention Raul and the others, I don't even want Riveria and Gareth to know."

"Hehe~. Only I know Finn's secret, it makes me feel so~ superior~. I feel like I've become Finn's woman~"

"Oh dear, does my beloved God intend to bring about his own destruction? In the sense of Tione."

"Hey, stop it! This is an absolutely terrifying power word!! It really gave me goosebumps for a second!!"

"So I suggest you don't make such careless remarks. I don't know how my words will have reached Tione's ears."

They joked with each other, as if their daily lives had been extended, and Loki, who had become completely "as usual."

If she tricks you, then fight back properly.

This is a recreation of the delicate everyday life, like walking on thin ice.

"I never thought the arrogant Hero Tank could be so cute~. But hey, Finn, you're not inferior to that clueless Berserker Rabbit from Freya's family. As your number one supporter (fan), I can guarantee it. Don't feel inferior—"

"It's tough to meet the expectations of the gods... I think I've said something like that before. Anyway, I'll do my best to prove you're right."

That's the kind of momentum they have—leaving this as the final line.

Loki waved and left the office.

After she left, Finn remained in the same position, staring at the door for nearly five minutes.

After all, he's Loki; it's easy to imagine her saying something like, "Ah, right, right~," as she clicks open the door and nimbly returns. Finn Demnar remained an undefeated hero until the very end.

Then, just as the long hand of the clock told him that "it's all over now," he finally collapsed, completely exhausted.

"Ha... It's much better to encounter unusual situations in the 'deep layers'."

Finn leaned back in his chair, making a sound as he slowly lowered himself, on the verge of slipping off at any moment. He maintained a posture that the other members couldn't possibly see as he confided his thoughts on the "strongest assassin."

Whether it's the weight of those words or the overwhelming fatigue, it all stems from a fear of the powerful being known as the "gods."

At the same time, he thought so too.

If it were the normal Loki—the Joker in his perfect state, unbound by any 'restraints'—he would probably be easily suppressed in this game of deception.

I'm afraid I'll be easily suppressed.

It's not that Loki was particularly 'gentle' in that state, but rather that he was far too 'mechanical'. Even if Finn's life-long gamble was so perfect, the average Loki would probably see through even the slightest nuances and wouldn't let up on pursuing the matter. Finn had this intuition.

"Although I'm also walking a tightrope, I imagine everyone else, including the gods, is also bound by 'shackles'..."

Since I'm allowed to have a sense of 'incongruity', can I use this imperfect 'distortion' to find a breakthrough?

Finn had intended to think this way, but quickly stopped himself.

The psychological battle with the gods left him more exhausted than ever before.

I don't want to look at my head, which is about to overheat, for even a second longer.

He got up listlessly, picked up the magic stone artifacts he had set up, and began to brew black tea himself.

To be honest, he really wanted to ask someone to help him make tea, but he no longer wanted to be on guard against other 'enemies' or 'assassins'. He sighed as he prepared the black tea, like a weathered servant.

They added several sugar cubes, an amount they would never normally add. They also displayed extreme fatigue and complete lack of awareness; if Raul and the others were there, they would have been utterly shocked.

"I feel like I'm the one having the hardest time in Orario right now..."

Finn Dimna was also closest to danger.

"Hoo..." he gasped for breath, muttering to himself with a general sense of certainty.

However, besides mentioning the 'parties involved,' shouldn't we also add this footnote? He also thought so, given his inability to deeply consider the "White Rabbit's Swift Foot."

"...'The pain in my thumb' is my only advantage. Since [Courage and Bravery (Skill)] hasn't been activated, the other Familias have no means of countering me."

Finn possesses the skill "Noble Brave," which grants him high resistance to mental corruption.

Since it had no effect whatsoever, it meant that this wasn't a proper mental attack—more precisely, it wasn't an external force that the Familia could withstand. Having absorbed a large amount of sugar and recovered some of his strength, Finn leaned back in his chair and began to think again.

The pain in my thumb was slightly, but definitely becoming more intense.

Is this a wake-up call sounded because our understanding has been unknowingly distorted? Or is it a prophecy warning of the loss of the indispensable "White Hero Candidate (Fragment)" for the future? Even without seeing the specifics or being able to express it in words, Finn, like a tragic prophet, couldn't help but have a bad feeling.

"While I could fight the gods by seeking revenge... I can't find a way to break through their defenses. It's almost impossible for me to devise any countermeasures against this extraordinary situation..."

Finn, who had been wandering in the dark labyrinth for a long time, fearing that his present self might be erased, came to this conclusion.

Even though Finn Demna noticed the existence of the "Little Garden" earlier than "that kind-hearted god," he didn't have the same brilliant plan as "that kind-hearted god." His actions weren't spontaneous; rather, they were triggered passively by external factors.

Even if one becomes aware of the distorted existence of the "miniature garden," there is nowhere to go once one is swallowed by it. Even if one can feel a sense of unease, the thought of doubt, the culprit that created the miniature garden, and solutions will make one forget everything and start over. Without an external entity unaffected by the miniature garden, it is impossible to open the lid of this seemingly imperfect yet seamless miniature garden.

The prisoner (Finn) was locked in a cell where he had no power to change anything.

Only rescuers from the outside could unlock the cell door.

There is such a person as "a certain warm-hearted god," but Finn does not exist.

"Ultimately, as someone who is not a god, I have no clue how to break through this 'extraordinary' state..."

Finn did not know the location of the "Flame Sword (Sword) that will destroy the Demon King" - the "Stove", nor could he even be aware of the existence of the "Stove".

"It's a dead end," Finn muttered repeatedly, looking up at the ceiling with a mix of disappointment, despair, and optimism.

—In fact, besides a certain virgin goddess, the Tavern of Abundance, and Xenos, the tough warriors are most wary of Finn, who possesses extraordinary "intuition."

But as Finn concluded, he was at a loss.

As the embodiment of the goddess of beauty, she also told him this, and it was because they knew this that the Familia almost let the [Braver] go unchecked. It can be said that Finn, who is swayed by the uncertain element of 'intuition', is the one most likely to be led into a dead end by the curse of 'charm'.

Therefore, the Freya Familia should be most wary of, and within the Loki Familia, is the Sword Princess, the object of the White Rabbit's admiration, and...

(If I had to say I had a way to bring them back from the brink of death, it would be Riveria and the others who went on the "expedition"...)

The Nine Hell, who leads a large group of female members into an underground labyrinth.

Since the start of the "Goddess Festival," Lefia, along with Alicia and Elfi, and many other fairies of level two and above, have all gone together. Finn is almost certain that this "extraordinary" demonic hand has not affected them, and the Freya Familia is also concerned about when they will return, having escaped the "charm."

Finn was eagerly anticipating that Riveria and her companions would become the rescuers who unlocked the prison's locks.

(Will Rivera and the others be key...? No, ultimately, will they even make it in time?)

Before the "end" announced by the "pain of the thumb".

Finn put one hand to his mouth, lost in thought... then gently shook his head.

Rather, we have no choice but to let nature take its course.

That was the final answer. Having no choice but to wait for Riveria and the others to return, or for the overall situation to change, there was no room for further struggle, so no amount of meticulous investigation would be of any use. Since there was a risk of being erased, there was no point in forcing oneself to achieve anything futile.

So Finn, under these circumstances, called in the band members.

"Commander, I'm here... May I ask what brings you here?"

Raul, a male member of the group, walked into the office alone.

Finn, with a nonchalant and friendly smile, handed him the parchment with the quill pen inscribed on it.

"Raul, prepare what's written here."

"Huh, preparing the stuff on this note... Wh-wait, do we need to prepare this many 'weapons'!?"

"That's right. So that we can draw our weapons and 'attack' at any time. Also, please prepare more [Family] banners."

"...Is...is war about to break out?"

The young human asked timidly, while Finn couldn't help but laugh.

War. Perhaps what he said is quite insightful.

They were completely cornered. The Loki Familia was completely sealed off. They weren't even allowed to be "involved"; they were utterly "excluded" no matter what.

So, at least let yourself play a prank and "struggle" a little.