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

These words sounded like both a plea and a pleas.

Dionysus, who had always worn a sweet mask and concealed his true thoughts with his words and actions, finally revealed his strong will.

He never speaks loudly, but every word and sentence has power.

"This matter cannot be resolved simply by defeating the remnants of the dark faction and the 'Filthy Fairy.' We also need to expose the true face of the person who calls himself the 'Urban Destroyer.'"

"...Indeed, as long as the root of the problem is not eradicated, there's a good chance that another disturbance like this will occur."

"That's right. And then, only gods can subdue gods... That's too much of a burden for children."

"..."

This statement implies that Dionysus will also personally participate in the campaign.

Killing gods is a grave sin in the lower realms and is considered the greatest taboo.

If Enyo's true identity were a god, his retinue might hesitate to act and let him escape. That is why a god was needed to accompany him.

This unexpected suggestion made Lefia and Philweis both look up abruptly, only to see a resolute expression on Dionysus's face.

"My goal cannot be achieved without exposing and defeating all the masterminds behind the scenes... Please, Loki."

A corner of the cemetery, hidden in the shadow of the massive city walls, is about to be bathed in the light of the rising sun.

Loki stared at his idol, his glassy eyes never leaving him, and after a moment spoke:

"...Okay."

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The group left the "Adventurers' Cemetery" and returned to the street.

Loki and his three companions moved along the street corner where people were gathering to welcome the start of the day.

"On what day will the battle be decided?"

"The specific date hasn't been decided yet. However, please be prepared to leave at any time. Because this time, we're not just borrowing Phil, but also asking all the distinguished guests of the Dionysus Familia to come and help."

"Understood, I'll get things ready right away. I'll give the [Family] members a general overview of the situation, okay?"

The two main deities walked together, confirming various matters with each other.

Lefia, who was walking behind, heard Loki and the others talking. She twitched her long, thin ears and thought, "Strange?" She tilted her head slightly and said, "Felix, my dear..." But she noticed that Felix was feeling down because this unpleasant nickname had become the norm, so she quickly went to comfort her.

"Ah, it's Dionysus!"

"Really! I can't believe I ran into you so early in the morning!"

at this time……

Several demi-humansThe girl was about to pass by them when she saw them and immediately came over to chat.

The main purpose was to find Dionysus.

"Going on dates with girls so early? And with three girls on either side of you!"

"Or perhaps you just got back from a night out? How lewd—!"

"Wait...wait a minute, you cute beauties, wait a minute! Don't count me in this goofy goose's harem of concubines—!"

"Haha, if only that were true, but unfortunately, they're not in that kind of relationship with me. Besides, there's also this androgynous goddess who's hard for me to accept."

"Stop joining in this nonsense, or I'll beat you up!"

Dionysus ignored Loki's screams and roars, stopping to flash his sweet smile. The maidens, seeing this, screamed, laughed, and made a ruckus.

After screaming excitedly for a while, the girls on their way to work left reluctantly. Lefia was still in shock when she saw Philweis staring at the back of the main god with a look she had never seen before, as if she wanted to skewer him into a meat skewer. "Eek!" she couldn't help but scream.

Dionysus, with an iron will, shut out the gaze of his kin, Philweis, from his consciousness and waved in response to the maidens.

"Hey, what was that all about?"

"It's nothing. I usually keep in touch with those girls. I often buy flowers from their shop."

"Why not just die...?"

"It wasn't my intention to do this, Loki. I am a god, and compared to other carefree gods, I probably just look more gentlemanly and charming."

"Go to hell, you handsome-faced liar. And you're a super-sized scumbag."

"Why did you get even more insults when I repeated myself, Loki?"

Seeing Dionysus elegantly lift his bangs, Loki spoke harshly with a serious expression.

However, the matter did not end there. Many residents who passed by came to speak with Dionysus.

If it were limited to women, Loki could have scolded him, "You handsome conman who mistakes the eerie for the mysterious," but—

"Oh! Dionysus! It's been so long!"

"Wow, Gander. Working so hard so early in the morning."

"It's all thanks to you! Oh, and by the way, you absolutely must try a glass! I tried the Gijaia brewing method using large vats, and the result was wonderful!"

"What! Really? Here, let me try it!"

"Dionysus! Please come and visit our shop!"

Dionysus was equally popular among men.

They were mostly humans or dwarfs with loud voices and exceptionally strong physiques.

Upon seeing this, Loki once again gave a "Huh?" look, and he froze on the spot.

"...This is truly astonishing. So Dionysus was so beloved by all..."

"It's not so much that he's beloved... but rather that it's all related to wine..."

Lefia blinked repeatedly, while Phil Weiss sighed with an indescribable expression.

Before them, Dionysus, his eyes shining, was carefully savoring the wine poured into his glass. He then spoke words of profound emotion, his voice seemingly higher and more childlike than when he had spoken to the maidens.

Seeing Dionysus's unexpected reaction, Lefia was initially surprised, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"Oh, Dionysus, you've come!"

"Hi, Zina. Sue and Holly should be five years old by now, right?"

"Huh...you still remember!?"

"How could I possibly forget the winemaker who produces such delicious wine, and her family?"

"This is such an honor! Sue, Lina, come here!"

"Ah, it's Dionysus!"

"Hey, hey, let us join your clan, okay!"

The location is in a shopping street filled with paved streets and stone buildings.

There are all sorts of shops here, many of which seem to be family-run. You can see a lot of children running around on the side of the road and getting scolded, which is reminiscent of the term "old street".

In such places, one can often hear cheerful voices calling out the name of Dionysus.

Men, women, young and old, regardless of race.

It's clear that everyone admires Dionysus, the god.

Loki walked dumbfounded to the side of the god who had finally been released by the brewer's family.

"...Wow, that's surprising, I mean it."

"Didn't expect I'd have so much interaction with the children? I am, after all, the chief deity of the small and medium-sized [Family], and I do participate in community activities. Besides... isn't this kind of game part of the charm of the lower realm?"

He spoke the first half while shrugging his shoulders, but the second half, perhaps due to psychological factors, seemed to carry a tone of respect.

Dionysus gazed at the bustling shopping street, his sharp eyes narrowing.

"They must be very happy. The scene unfolding before us now must be. But someone wants to destroy this scene and cause 'Ogia'."

Dionysus spoke the language of the gods.

The meaning of the word "Loki's whisper":

"'Ogia'...a feast of madness, isn't it?"

Once the Tower of Babel, which acts as a "roof" over the dungeon... or even the entire labyrinthine city, collapses, the surface will once again be teeming with monsters. Just like in the "Ancient Times," when everything was ravaged.

What will visit the world then will surely be the "madness of Ogeia" that Dionysus spoke of.

All men will become pitiful food for the monsters, while women and children cry out and flee from the approaching fangs and claws. The horrific wails are stained with blood, and the underworld will surely lose its reason and order.

Beside Loki, Dionysus stared intently at the scene before him, seemingly filled with righteous indignation.

"...Ugh, never mind that. What I'm more annoyed about is seeing you so popular with the people on the street. What's going on? Those cute little lolis who are sure to be beauties in the future! Saying things like 'When I grow up, I want to join a Familia' is almost as exciting as saying 'When I grow up, I want to marry a god <Daddy>!'"

Loki felt uncomfortable with the crowd watching, so he tried to change the subject with a joke, but...

"Although I feel bad for them, I will choose my family members carefully... In this situation, it is even more important to do so."

Dionysus's reaction was a stark contrast to the smile he had shown the children; it was rather cold, even to the point of being overly pragmatic.

Loki did not think he was cold-hearted.

Saying one thing and doing another, or using diplomatic rhetoric, are not the exclusive domain of gods; in fact, his actions make him seem more like a god.

She couldn't help but feel that those gods who were benevolent and loving, always smiling and consistent in their words and deeds, were more suspicious.

"Waaaaaah! I'm going to be late for work!?"

...Well, there are always exceptions to everything.

"You really are always yelling and shouting... you little dwarf."

"Whoa, Loki!? To run into you so early in the morning... Could it be that you came here specifically to mock me for being late!?"

"Who has that much free time?"

"Today is my first day helping out at our sister store! And of all days, you had to choose this day to laugh at me! You're inhuman! No, wait, you're just a god with nothing better to do—!!"

"I didn't ask you, don't give me a bunch of explanations! It's none of my business!"

Hestia, a goddess who is kind to people and loves all things, and whose inner and outer self are completely consistent, expressing both her smiles and anger in a single, unwavering manner, is seen pointing at Loki and yelling at him while wearing the uniform of a potato ball vendor.

"Hmph, that's for the best! You're nothing but a lazy god who drinks all day long!!"

"Although you've mostly hit the nail on the head and I can't argue back, what do you even know, you big idiot! I've been incredibly busy lately, caught up in the city's life-or-death battle, working day and night to the bone!"

"Yes, yes, you're really good at lying—!! You idiot, you big idiot, you lie without even thinking!"

"How dare you talk to me like that, you stinky big-breasted girl!?"

The two argued back and forth, their words growing increasingly heated, as if it were the only natural thing to do so. Loki and Hestia began to wrestle.

Loki, taking advantage of his height difference, yelled, "Watch my power!" and ripped his opponent's face out of shape. Hestia tried to resist but was powerless, only able to let out strange cries as her opponent ripped her mochi-like face back and forth. Lefia hurriedly tried to break up the fight, but couldn't persuade the two goddesses to stop, while Philvis was completely dumbfounded.

At this moment, Dionysus, who had initially shown surprise, smiled and bowed.

Facing Hestia.

"I didn't expect to meet you here. Hestia, how have you been?"

"Ah, Dionysus! It's been so long!"

Perhaps because she was so focused on Loki, her mortal enemy, that she didn't notice anyone else, Hestia pressed her swollen cheeks and finally noticed Dionysus.

As for Loki, he was surprised along with Lefia.

Because Dionysus, in fact, bowed to Hestia with the utmost respect, just like a nobleman.

"Hey, Dionysus... what's your relationship with that little dwarf?"

"It's nothing, we just lived in neighboring territories back in the Celestial Realm. We were just old neighbors."

"Oh right...the shorty is from the same hometown as you."

"Yes, Mount Olympus, the glory of the divine mountain, is right here, isn't it?"

Besides Hestia, Hermes, who allied with them, was also from Dionysus's hometown. Others included Hephaestus, Demeter, and Icelus, who had recently been banished from the city. Perhaps the most famous were the gods Zeus and Hera. Loki, however, gets angry just thinking about it.

Thinking about it this way, there are quite a few fellow countrymen of Hestia and the others in Orario.

"Huh?! Dionysus, you're hanging out with Loki now?! You should pick your friends before you go out with them! No, I'm serious! I'm not kidding you!"

"You little brat..."

Seeing the little goddess overreact and shout loudly, Loki raised a trembling hand high.