As he spoke, he raised his hand and grasped Ishtar's arm.
"Of course, they can probably guess the identity of our Ishtar Familia, after all, we are a publicly known faction."
"So far, although I have had many transactions with them, a relationship of mutual trust has not yet been fully established."
"First of all, they must have mastered a secret passage leading from the Dungeon to the surface."
Goddess Ishtar looked at Weimiya: "This information seems quite important to you?"
The goddess's lips revealed a meaningful smile, gently stroking her long, flowing hair: "Then... I will be looking forward to the next 'reward'."
Just then, he suddenly felt someone blocking his path ahead.
Weimiya raised his eyes and saw a tall figure appearing in front of him.
The fabric covered very little, only covering the most critical parts of her body, the exposed brown skin reflecting the sunlight, shimmering with a delicate luster.
"Tione-senpai?"
Weimiya, unaware of her complicated mood, continued to ask, "Tione-senpai, what are you doing here?"
Tione cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound as natural as possible: "Ahem, I'm just... just visiting a friend."
"Looking for the captain?"
Tione became instantly nervous upon hearing Weimiya's words.
Then, from that moment on, had he already regarded her as his possession?
Now, was he forcing her to report to the captain, to have her personally tell the captain those shameful things?
Such a scene involuntarily appeared in Tione's mind:
"Captain, I'm sorry, my body... can no longer forget the sight of Weimiya-sama fighting."
"Captain, what should I do?"
The girl was immediately in a state of confusion, her face showing an increasingly complex expression, filled with unspeakable grievances.
But soon, she shook her head vigorously, stubbornly raising her head and saying: "I am different from those Amazons, don't... don't think you can make me submit so easily!"
In the dim corridor, Tione's figure appeared exceptionally supple, her slender and beautiful body lying prone, showcasing the unique athletic lines of a young Amazonian.
"Shhh, the captain and Shirou are in the office."
"The captain and Weimiya-kun, what are they discussing, could it be...?"
"I see, Daedalus Street, is it? Indeed, if there is any place in the city that is most suspicious, it must be there."
This area is a mixed bag, a breeding ground for various gray and even dark forces, harboring filth and churning with undercurrents.
Without revealing the source of the information, Weimiya told Finn the information revealed by Goddess Ishtar.
The goddess had proactively provided such important information, and Weimiya was naturally willing to protect her interests.
Finn tacitly understood this and did not inquire about the source of the information. He paced back and forth in the office, deep in thought.
In fact, there is currently no evidence that can directly prove a clear connection between the information provided by Goddess Ishtar and the Enhanced Species or Fallen Fairies encountered by Weimiya and the others.
Moreover, even if it is ultimately confirmed that these matters are unrelated, destroying a monster smuggling ring would not be a burden to the Loki Familia.
"Compared to knowing that the enemy might have a base in Daedalus Street, the more valuable information is that there is a secret exit leading directly from the Dungeon to the surface..."
From the Dark Faction of the past to the city's "Five Fingers" today, and even other organizations more radical and brutal than the "Five Fingers", either have their headquarters in Daedalus Street or have at least one base there.
"An exit from the Dungeon to the surface... besides the Great Hole below Babel, the first thing that comes to mind is a terrible guess."
There is no evidence, but with the Guild's special status and position, having a secret entrance would not be very strange, and that is already worth suspecting.
The Guild controls the Magic Stone trade, a business with substantial profits—Magic Stones, as clean energy and high-quality materials, are sold all over the world, bringing in extremely considerable revenue.
Finn continued, "Moreover, I find it hard to believe."
Weimiya asked.
"Yes, indeed."
Finn nodded, revealing a helpless smile: "Due to some things that happened in the past, I have limited trust in the Guild. The Guild's performance during the Dark Ages was truly unsettling."
Internal management was even more riddled with loopholes, and much important information was leaked to the Dark Faction by lurking spies.
Ryuu's kill list included many adventurers from the Dark Faction posing as Guild employees.
"Then, shall we take action directly?"
Weimiya asked.
Finn said, "Therefore, we need to gather more information first."
"I'll take care of this matter for now, and I'll notify you when I have a specific plan."
Then, Finn paused and continued, "However, besides this matter, there is also a more personal request that I hope to get your help with."
"An excellent Pallum woman?"
Weimiya asked softly, clearly aware of this topic.
Finn nodded slightly and continued, "Liliruca Arde from your Hephaestus Familia... Ah, of course, she is not my target."
With Finn's moral standards, he would naturally not pursue such a woman, nor would he ever have any inappropriate thoughts about her.
"Miss Liliruca, at present, has a very high status among the Pallum community in the city, and her connections are extremely extensive."
Moreover, she chose to become a "manager" with a status, a career path that is closer to the lives of ordinary people.
In comparison, the high-level adventurers in familias like Loki and Freya, namely Finn and the Gulliver brothers, although their reputations resound throughout the city and are admired, are too far removed from ordinary people.
Relatively speaking, Liliruca, in her capacity as the manager of the Hephaestus Familia, has already made her an important figure in the eyes of many Pallums. Flattering her is not only more feasible, but may even bring real benefits.
"So, I'm hoping that you can ask Miss Liliruca to recommend some excellent Pallum women to me."
Finn continued, his tone very serious.
Finn smiled slightly upon hearing this: "Tit for tat... Ahem, I mean, there is another matter I would like to ask of you."
Weimiya's eyes held a hint of curiosity.
Weimiya was silent for a moment, then he raised his head and replied calmly, "I can."
Istar shrugged. "I don't know. There are several intermediaries in our transactions. Information is passed down layer by layer, and it's not easy to trace the source."
But for those forces hidden in the shadows, it's not so easy to track them down."
Istar looked at Shirou. "However, there are two things I can be sure of."
Secondly, I can say for sure that their headquarters, or at least a very important stronghold, is hidden in some corner of Daedalus Street."
Shirou nodded, frankly admitting, "Yes, it's very important."
Shirou walked out of the goddess's palace, and the refreshing breeze brushed his face, making him feel a little relaxed.
However, the information he had just learned was still swirling in his mind, and Shirou fell into deep thought.
It was an Amazon wearing a sexy dancer's outfit, the purple silk fabric outlining her curvaceous figure.
She was wearing a veil, but the familiar figure and eyes made Shirou instantly recognize her identity.
He asked.
Tione's heart trembled suddenly, and she sighed secretly: "Is it that obvious... Can't you pretend you don't recognize me?"
"I see."
Shirou nodded and didn't ask any more questions: "By the way, Tione-senpai, are you going back to the Loki Familia now? I have some important matters that I must discuss with Finn-senpai as soon as possible."
Thoughts couldn't help but emerge in her mind: Could it be that he has already noticed what happened just now.
His possessiveness is so strong, is this the legendary [Amazoness Owner]…
She stood in front of Finn and said in a low voice—
She couldn't help but bite her lower lip, with more complex thoughts swirling in her mind. What would the captain think of her, would he be very sad? (Would he be happy enough to open a bottle of wine to celebrate?)
"Goo… What a lustful male."
She muttered to herself.
Shirou: "? ? ?"
234
Chapter 234: Operation Plan and Finn's Request.
"Sister, what are you doing?"
Tiona tilted her head, looked at Tione, who was趴 on the edge of the door, and couldn't help but ask curiously.
She raised her head slightly, her hair falling on her shoulders, and the shiny, delicate skin set off the beauty of her flesh.
Tione raised a finger and put it to her lips, signaling her sister to be quiet.
And in the office, Shirou and Finn's conversation… had nothing to do with Tione.
Finn nodded.
Daedalus Street is the slum of Orario, known for its chaotic architecture. The intricate alleys are like a maze, making it impossible for newcomers not to get lost in it.
Although Istar herself doesn't care about this, trading with forces suspected of being remnants of the Dark Faction obviously requires maintaining sufficient discretion.
It is also because the goddess Istar understands Shirou's personality that she would reveal this information so easily—of course, her actions are more due to the goddess's usual willfulness.
However, when things involve spirits and Aiz, the Loki Familia's style of doing things is no longer limited to so-called evidence and details.
Finn's current attitude is to rather kill by mistake than let go.
In addition, the existence of a secret passage between the dungeon and the surface is a huge threat that cannot be ignored.
Finn said softly.
To be honest, it is not surprising that there are hidden strongholds of evil forces in Daedalus Street.
The reason is very simple. The "location advantage" there is unique—the environment is complex and difficult to completely clear out, and many of the residents living in Daedalus Street have unclean resumes and can be absorbed by underground forces at any time. This makes Daedalus Street an excellent hiding place for underground forces.
Finn frowned and said, "The Guild may have such an entrance and exit in its hands."
Shirou thought for a moment and said, "However, I feel that at least, the Guild would not use such an entrance and exit to sell monsters."
Compared to this, the income from buying and selling monsters seems insignificant.
"But if some high-level officials in the Guild are ulterior motives and do this kind of thing for personal gain… it's not entirely impossible."
"Mr. Finn seems to… not trust the Guild very much?"
Of course, the Guild's performance during the great struggle between the city and the Dark Faction was not because it stood on the wrong side or did anything evil. It was criticized because of its "incompetence."
During that chaotic period, the Guild's performance can be described as terrible. The Guild Master, who could not see the situation clearly, was still urging the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia to conduct an expedition when the Dark Faction was rampant.
Therefore, it is excusable that Finn does not trust the Guild.
"The situation in Daedalus Street is too complicated. Without a clear goal, rash action will be difficult to achieve the desired results and will also startle the snake and alarm the enemy."
Finn said calmly: "The sooner the better, action will be taken within three days at the latest."
Shirou looked at Finn and nodded: "Please tell me, I will do my best."
Finn showed a slight smile: "You should have heard that my long-cherished wish is to revitalize the Pallum race. Therefore, I have been looking for some outstanding Pallum women, hoping that they can become the future of our Pallum race."
Liliruca Arde's mind is not on love at all now, and besides, she is very likely to have someone she likes.
Moreover, from Finn's own evaluation and mate selection criteria, compared to "merchants", he is more inclined to the "adventurers" of the same race.
Finn said.
Pallums with poor physical conditions have difficulty joining large familias. Liliruca is one of the few exceptions, and she belongs to a large production familia like Hephaestus.
Or to put it bluntly, for the Pallums in the city, Finn is indeed a hero to be admired, but his position is too high, and it is difficult to contact him, let alone obtain any practical benefits from him.
Lili did not waste this resource either. She made full use of her position and obtained the assistance of her compatriots, such as collecting business intelligence and expanding business channels.
Among these compatriots, there are even some members belonging to other familias, such as Luan Esel of the Apollo Familia, who is now Lili's "minion."
Shirou: "I see… Mr. Finn, it's really admirable that you can so frankly admit that you are carrying out a 'harem' plan."
"Please speak."
Finn's eyes became sharp: "Shirou, I'm asking you seriously, if you go all out now, can you defeat Tione?"
