Thus, both sides completely ignored the surrounding crowd and began negotiations.
The content of the negotiation was actually quite simple, it was a hostage exchange, with each side releasing the captives they held.
But can things really end just like this?
The Loki Familia did not intend to settle it like this, nor did the Kali Familia.
For the Loki Familia, they had no grievance against the Kali Familia, yet they were singled out unilaterally by the other side. Not only were they obstructed in the artificial labyrinth Knossos, their members were even attacked and kidnapped, which filled everyoneâs heart with fury.
For the Kali Familia, they also had no intention of backing down just like that, because the battles they craved hadnât ended yet.
As soon as both sides exchanged hostages, the smell of gunpowder between them didnât dissipate; instead, it became ready to ignite.
"Damn Alcana!"
As soon as Theone was released, she immediately wanted to rush towards the opposite side like a mad dog off its leash.
"Calm down, Miss Theone!"
"Youâre still injured!"
Raul and Angel quickly, along with several second squad members, rushed to restrain Theoneâs arms and legs.
"Let go of me! I want to kill her!"
Theone was visibly furious, her eyes red, and her struggling was so intense that she almost flung Raul and Angel around like rags, causing the members holding her limbs to exclaim in surprise.
"Damn it! How frustrating!"
Even Theona began to shout, being held by Ais beside her.
The two rampaging Amazonian warrior women were temporarily entrusted to their companions, while Reiger and others took a step towards the members of the Kali Familia.
"Hey, shorty." Lokiâs face lost its smile, she opened her divine eyes, staring at the returned Kali, and said slowly, "This isnât over; youâre quite aware of that, right?"
"I donât mind." Kali was again surrounded by Alcana and others, along with a group of warrior women from the fighting nation, saying, "Rather, this is the situation I wanted to see."
"Among your children are many strong ones; I also wish to know, besides those two little girls who I let escape, how the kids in your familia compare in strength to Alcana and Bajie on my side."
"I think youâve lost your mind, havenât you?" Loki sneered, saying, "Why donât you take a good look at the situation? Do you really think that just because you got one over on me, you can compete with me?"
"Just two Lv.6, my children include even three Lv.7, and there are five Lv.6. How do you plan to compete with me?"
"I donât even see that infatuated goddess anymore, let alone you, this shorty; watch how I donât beat you to the ground."
In the face of Lokiâs threat, Kali remained unmoved.
"That would be nice." On Kaliâs youthful face emerged a bloodthirsty dangerous smile, saying, "Whether my children are killed by you all without a trace or yours are defeated by us, I care not."
"I enjoy the process of slaughtering, the blood, the sweat, the fierce warrior screams, and the whimpers of the defeated."
"Iâm eager to see how the familia I built compares to the strongest faction above ground, and what warriors stronger than Alcana and Bajie look like."
If they can turn the tables, using it as nourishment to step into a new stage, that would be even better.
The goddess of war and slaughter then responded to Lokiâs malice and menace with a fearless smile.
"Tch, cursed bloodlust mentality..."
Loki clicked her tongue once more.
Finn and others also frowned one after another.
In contrast, except for the silent Bajie, the rest of the Kali Familia members had eyes filled with scorching battle intent.
They were not unaware of how strong the enemies on the opposite side were.
But what of it?
Only strong opponents are worthy.
Only strong opponents have the value for a challenge.
Even if the result of the challenge is their own death, they can still accept it calmly.
Because that is the kind of nation that the Fighting Country is.
Day after day, the bloody rituals and the genetic disposition of combative female warriors made them unafraid of death, with only the fervent battle spirit within never being satisfied.
Otherwise, they wouldnât have left the Fighting Country Tiel Scrula with Kali, coming to Orario to join forces with the Istar Familia, prepared to deal with the Freyja Familia.
Freyja is full of strong fighters.
[Goddessâs Chariot], [White Demon Staff], [Black Demon Demon Sword], [Flame Gold Four Warriors]... All of these are top-tier powerhouses famous worldwide, each not inferior to Alcana and Bajie, and possibly even stronger.
In addition, considering [Grace] as the strongest in Orario before Loki Familiaâs expedition, one of the only two Lv.7s worldwide, the female warriors of the Kali Familia felt their blood boil at the thought of fighting such powerhouses.
So, they came, for the chance to fight against Orarioâs world-renowned powerhouses.
As for the consequences of battle... That was outside their consideration.
Now, they faced the Loki Familia, as renowned as the Freyja Familia, which didnât make them retreat but rather made them feel that this was perfect.
After all, since the last expedition, the Loki Familia has been regarded by the world as the strongest familia in the truest sense, even leaving the Freyja Familia behind.
The people standing opposite me are the strongest in the world today... Realizing this, if you donât feel a surge of fighting spirit, youâre certainly not a qualified warrior of the fighting nation.
"It seems you do not intend to repent."
Finn gripped his spear tightly.
"Let me take you on and see."
Graceâs eyes also turned sharp.
"Youâve gone too far."
Revilia spoke coldly.
"Whatâs the point of talking with them?" Bert said, fiercely, "Dare to provoke us, then kill them all."
Ais remained silent, still holding Theona with a face full of frustration.
"Come over here! Alcana!"
Theone was already close to breaking free.
The entire Loki Clan entered combat status, clearly ready to reclaim their dignity.
Even Reiger was secretly preparing magic, intending to cut off the retreat of the Gallis Clan, leaving them no escape.
And just then...
"Reiger Brillhaut."
Alcana stood up again.
"I want to challenge you."
The strongest female warrior of the fighting nation did not hide her intentions, staring only at Reiger from start to finish.
Her expression fully transformed into that of a hunter, looking at Reiger as if she could swallow him whole.
"Your opponent is me!"
Theone, infuriated, was completely ignored by Alcana.
She had lost interest in Theone.
Because she already defeated Theone.
Her interest now was certainly Reiger.
Just thinking about this manâs strength displayed in the artificial labyrinth and his valiant stature made Alcanaâs heart warm, and her gaze at Reiger grew even fiercer.
"Challenge me?"
Reiger raised an eyebrow.
Those around him suddenly became interested.
"Exactly." Alcana, using unskilled common language, said directly, "You are strong, and I want to battle you."
"If you lose, youâll come back to the fighting nation with me and become my partner."
"I want to have children with you."
As these words came from Alcanaâs mouth, the atmosphere on the Loki Clan side, already heated, intensified further.
Became even more violent.
"What did you say?"
"Whoâs going to have children with you...!?"
"Shameless!"
"Such a shameless Amazon!"
The female members began to curse out loud.
Especially the pure-blooded elves, led by Alicia, all glared at Alcana with disgust.
"That Amazon..."
Angelâs little fists were clenched tightly, and a vein rarely appeared on her forehead.
"..."
Ais still didnât speak, but she silently released Theona, drew her sword, and prepared to step forward.
"Hey hey hey? Ais! Calm down...!"
This time, it was Theonaâs turn to hold Ais back, as if frightened, preventing Ais from releasing an inexplicably terrifying aura.
"Mr. Reiger!"
Meanwhile, in the Loki Clanâs headquarters, in a room where Rephia had been sleeping soundly, she suddenly sat up alarmed, as if waking from a dying illness.
She had just dreamed of Reiger being swallowed whole by a snake...