The golden light surged, engulfing the Black Goliath and crashing into the 18th floor's wall, carving an indescribable chasm.

As the light faded, the Black Goliath vanished.

Adventurers in Rivira stood stunned.

"There it is again, that golden torrent!"

"Is this Hestia Familia's signature?"

"When Rivira was attacked, Hestia familia members were there too!"

"So it was you who blasted the safe floor's ceiling!"

Bors, the only Rivira resident present, gaped.

He muttered, recalling the light from Rivira's attack, which had pierced the safe floor.

He'd thought Finn or Riveria, Orario's top mage, caused it.

Only now did he realize his mistake.

Orsted was responsible.

Bors swallowed hard, staring at Orsted like he was a monster.

Level 6 combat power, without a doubt.

What was with the Hestia Familia? Their members were formidable, their captain a monster beyond monsters.

"Amazing, Lord Orsted!" Even Lili and her teammates, shocked, swarmed Orsted, eyeing Excalibur and chattering.

Ais, having seen it before, remained awestruck but expressionless.

Her face rarely changed.

On a distant cliff, Hermes' face lit with rare excitement.

"This is it, this light—the radiance of a hero. Orsted has true heroic potential."

"Zeus, your wish can come true!"

Hermes shouted, thrilled.

Asfi and the others behind him were unfazed, having witnessed Excalibur's release on the 24th floor.

Though less dazzling then, its power was terrifying.

In Babel , Freya clutched her arms, trembling slightly.

"This is it, Orsted, what I wanted to see. You're still so radiant!"

She reached toward the mirror, as if to touch Orsted, whispering softly.

When Hermes activated her crafted item, she sensed it, opened the mirror, and watched the dungeon.

After a long wait, she saw Orsted's Excalibur, her body quaking with awe.

At that moment, his soul blazed with unprecedented light.

Ottar, behind her, watched the mirror.

"Such terrifying power—I can't guarantee I'd withstand it!"

"Orsted, you wield such might!"

"No, it's that sword's fearsome power!"

"But regardless, I'm more intrigued by you!"

"Grow fast, Orsted. I await our battle!"

Unaware of Hermes and Freya's reactions, Orsted sheathed Excalibur.

"The Black Goliath is dealt with. I'll leave the rest to you," he said to the stunned Bors, then called to Lili and the others. "Let's go!"

"Yes, Lord Orsted!" they replied, following.

Ais glanced at Bors and trailed after.

Bors stared as they left.

After a long pause, he snapped back, scowling.

"Damn Loki Familia, they knew and didn't tell us!"

"Big Familias and their rotten attitudes!"

Muttering angrily, Bors headed back to Rivira.

Loki Familia: Huh?

In Rivira, adventurers mobbed Bors.

"Bors, what was that golden light? Hestia Familia's doing?"

All fixated on the light.

"Orsted, Hestia familia's captain, unleashed a devastating attack!" Bors said.

Silence fell, then heated discussions erupted, all about the Hestia Familia.

Their members had just slain a normal Goliath, and their captain vaporized an enhanced one.

Two massive surprises in one day.

Adventurers burned to spread the news. Some packed to return to the surface, eager to share the tale.

Bors joined in. "Orsted's a Level 6!"

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