Chương 294: Given Time, Orario Will Have Only One Voice

Undoubtedly, the familia names and personal names Lumine mentioned now all represented the future villains of Orario in the current world's original trajectory—either directly or indirectly causing massive damage within the city. 

Among them were not only evil gods who aimed to destroy the entire labyrinth city, hoping to return the lower world to a chaotic and brutal ancient state, but also outright scum who simply enjoyed causing trouble and harming others for fun. 

In the past, Renjiro had been aware of his insufficient strength and lack of influence. With a cautious, step-by-step approach, he avoided rushing forward to become the so-called "messenger of justice." 

But now, after months of growth and accumulation, the situation has turned in his favor. Even without the true awakening to become a "hero," it was time to clean up these filthy, vile scoundrels properly. 

Yes, Renjiro never entertained the thought of leaving these villains for Bell to handle, as if to provide the white rabbit boy some stepping stones for experience. 

What, just sitting around doing nothing? 

Ultimately, sharpening oneself required only a dungeon; the rest could be handled directly—take out anyone who caused trouble and got in the way. 

After all, this lower world was real, not just a simulation game… at least, that was the reality for Renjiro. 

With this premise in mind… being called a "hero" by so many admirers, occasionally performing what heroes ought to do—without needing to fulfill every stranger's personal expectations—was at least not unworthy of the title. 

Some say the purpose of heroes is to end the tragedies of a chaotic world, hoping one day to welcome a peaceful era that requires no heroes. 

Renjiro thought such words, while somewhat biased and ambiguous, made sense if one maintained a proper perspective and didn't twist things maliciously. 

With this decision in mind… 

"…I ask that during this period, all of you brothers maintain a big-picture perspective and refrain from acting on your own." 

"Our immediate goal is to completely eliminate the remnants of the 'Evilus' faction, leaving no seeds for future trouble." 

"So…" 

After sharing all the "foresight" information she was allowed to disclose, Lumine concluded her half-finished speech. 

"We can understand these principles," Hedin interjected. 

"After all, Orario is the Goddess's private garden. Letting pests run wild in secret has indeed been somewhat negligent." 

He looked at Lumine. "Don't worry, we'll all follow your arrangements this time." 

"Everyone, no objections?" 

It was clear this blonde, white elf—originally eligible to be vice captain—was once again, in his own way, rallying support for Lumine, just as he had done during the incident. 

At his prompt… 

"Tch~" 

Allen was the first to speak. "No objections here." 

"Eventually, action is inevitable. Just notify me when it's time." 

In fact, Allen's words reflected the attitudes of the others present. 

During Lumine's intelligence briefing, when she mentioned the secret plans of the Ikelos, Thanatos, and even Dionysus familias, the group barely reacted. 

Clearly, the idea of "destroying Orario" alone wasn't enough to stir them. 

But when Lumine mentioned what the Ishtar familia was planning… that instant surge of lethal intent among them leaked far too obviously. 

A mere courtesan (goddess) dares to slander Freya-sama? 

This was the true red line for the Eight Heroes. 

Honestly, if Lumine hadn't arranged the full-scale purge plan in advance, including Ottar, the eight might have rushed into the street to slay the god right then and there. 

Divine assassination was an extremely sensitive topic. 

Yet, Ota and the others were truly capable of it. 

Likewise… Renjiro could do it too. 

He had done it once already and didn't mind doing it a few more times. 

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At noon, regardless of how long the secret meeting at the Round Table lasted or what else was discussed among the members, outside… 

"Did you hear? The Freya familia's Twin Stars have officially reached Lv.5." 

"Less than four months? That's monstrous." 

"But… if it's that brother-sister duo, it's not surprising." 

"That's true." 

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At the notice board outside the guild headquarters in Orario City, a crowd had already gathered. 

Amid the bustling crowd, adventurers pressed forward to read a particular notice: 

"Congratulations to the Freya familia for adding two new core members, and welcome the Genshin from the other world, Teyvat, officially stationed in Orario." 

The announcement included detailed information… 

"Each Genshin has at least the strength of a 'First-Class Adventurer'?" 

"From today, the 'strongest familia' is finally well-deserved." 

"Does the Loki familia worry?" 

"Fools, the Twin Stars get along well with Loki familia's core members. They even went on an 'expedition' together recently. Perhaps the two major familias will ally in the future—a strong-strong union." 

… 

Such discussions rippled continuously. 

Adventurers knew only that more Genshin would appear in public view over time. 

Nominally, these Genshin had been summoned by the Twin Stars but were not subordinate to any familia—they were entirely independent. 

So… 

"Can we recruit Genshin from another world into our familias?" 

"That depends on one's abilities, right?" 

"Uh… what does Freya-sama say?" 

"Don't know, but worth a try?" 

"True enough." 

… 

Whether mischievous or benevolent, everyone was ecstatic. 

Previously, the sought-after lower-world races were elves with magic talent, dwarves with natural strength, beastmen with keen senses, and spirited Amazons. 

Now, there was only one: Genshin. 

For confidentiality, the guild headquarters, after detailed consultation with the Twins, did not release the full list. 

Therefore… 

"Hurry and recruit Genshins!" 

On this day, the gods went wild. 

Their underlings went wild too. 

Unfortunately, they didn't know… 

In the Celestial Empire, there was a modern strategy called: Three years, then three more years. 

Oh, well. 

Perhaps, even if they knew the real intention of someone mischievous, they wouldn't care—just like Soma soon after. 

….. 

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