Chapter 264

"The special god you mentioned... could it be Goddess Astraea!"

"That's right."

Shakti nodded slightly: "It is indeed that Goddess of Justice."

"Why is she back?"

A look of shock appeared on Hassan's face: "There shouldn't be anything left here worth her nostalgia, right?"

Shakti shook her head: "That's hard to say."

Unlike other members who were confused and knew limited information.

Shakti knew very well that Ryuu, who was announced by the Guild five years ago to be dead, was still alive and well.

As the only survivor of the former Astraea Familia, Ryuu was undoubtedly special to that Goddess of Justice.

Regarding this sudden return, if there were no accidents, it should be related to Ryuu's matter.

Time passed slowly, and after Shakti chatted with her members for another ten minutes or so, a carriage slowly approached from the distance.

"It's here."

Opening the city gate that had already been closed, Shakti jumped down from the city wall.

"Welcome back, Goddess Astraea."

"Long time no see, Shakti."

The carriage door was opened, and a goddess with long brown hair, wearing a pure white dress, stepped down.

Looking at the girl in front of her, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Compared to before, you seem to have changed quite a bit."

"After all, since then, I've experienced quite a few things."

Shakti also smiled: "As for you, you're still the same, no changes at all."

"Because I am a god~"

Astraea blinked and replied with a smile: "If an eternal, unchanging god were to change, that would be a big problem."

"Sometimes I still hope gods could change a little, so God Ganesha wouldn't be so noisy every day."

Shaking her head helplessly, Shakti suddenly lowered her voice and asked.

"Speaking of which, Goddess Astraea, are you back this time because of Ryuu's matter?"

"Hmm... it is indeed related to Ryuu's matter."

Recalling what the man who suddenly appeared seven years ago had said.

And the number of blessings that hadn't decreased in the slightest to this day.

Astraea, who was always gentle and approachable, rarely showed a complex look.

"But it's not just Ryuu; I hope you won't be scared when the time comes."

"Scared?"

After hearing Astraea's words, a look of confusion appeared on Shakti's face.

"What does that mean? What are you planning to do?"

"It doesn't have much to do with me."

Astraea thought for a moment and continued: "Hmm... I can't say it has nothing to do with me, but it will cause quite a commotion."

"Shakti, just prepare yourself mentally; you should be very busy then."

Shakti: "......"

Why does it sound like a warning for a terrorist attack?

Shakti's expression became somewhat subtle.

These words were too suspicious.

If it weren't for the fact that the person saying this was Astraea, the goddess who holds justice.

Shakti would probably have taken action directly and dragged the other party away for interrogation.

"Anyway, that's about it."

Astraea, who also realized her statement had some problems, didn't talk much about this matter.

Patting the carriage that brought her, Astraea showed a gentle smile on her face and continued.

"I still have some things to do, can you let me in first?"

"Of course."

Although she noticed there were other figures in the carriage, Shakti didn't care.

Goddess Astraea represents justice; this is beyond doubt.

Past contacts and experiences gave her unconditional trust in this goddess.

People she chooses to travel with absolutely cannot be evil.

Stepping aside to clear the path for the carriage to continue forward, Shakti said.

"If you need any help, you can come to the Ganesha Familia to find me at any time."

"Hmm, I will."

Getting back on the carriage, Astraea waved at the blue-haired beauty.

"I hope you have a good sleep tonight, Shakti."

Shakti: "?"

What kind of strange blessing is this?

"Good luck, Shakti didn't suspect anything."

Inside the not-so-empty carriage, Astraea looked at the gray-haired beauty sitting in front.

"It seems she thinks of you as a new Familia member I recruited."

"Too lax."

Closing the book in her hand, Alfia, who had been reading with her head down, commented lightly.

"In just seven years, their eyes have been covered by false peace."

"It seems entrusting heavy responsibilities to these heroes of the new generation is still too much to ask."

"As strict as ever."

Astraea smiled gently: "How about lowering your requirements a little? Shakti and the others are already working hard."

Alfia shook her head slightly: "Anyone can work hard; it's just not enough."

For people like Shakti who lack talent, to complete the mission, they must challenge their limits and constantly break through them.

Without holding the resolve to die to transcend limits, it is impossible to achieve victory.

On this point, the Freya Familia, who engage in life-and-death battles every day, are actually doing quite well.

It's just a pity that only the middle and lower-level personnel of the Freya Familia can get training.

People like the current Level 7 Ottar, and that batch of Level 5 and Level 6 executives, have been stuck at their levels for too long.

To let this main force continue to improve, they must head to the deeper parts of the Dungeon.

For this, the union of the Freya Familia and the Loki Familia is indispensable.

But she had wandered around the world for seven years, and the news she received all indicated that the Freya Familia and Loki Familia had no intention in this regard.

Let alone a union, if these two Familias with completely different styles got together, it would be good if they didn't start fighting.

"Forget it, I was already mentally prepared when I heard this from that guy seven years ago."

Alfia stood up and pushed open the carriage door: "Since I survived, the heroes of the new generation are no longer important."

"Whatever happens next, I will handle it alone."

"Where are you going?"

Astraea looked at her with confusion: "Aren't you coming with me to see Lin Que?"

"When I was talking to you just now, that guy already communicated with me remotely."

Alfia replied lightly: "He said it's twelve o'clock, the national-level Familia privilege is in effect, so let me take down a territory first."

"Hmm... so soon, you're going to take action?"

Astraea, who had been prepared for a long time, felt somewhat helpless.