Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Be the Main Character in Orario?

"Bang!!!"

The gate of the Soma Familia was kicked open.

The noise instantly alerted all the Familia members inside the territory.

"Who!?"

"Who dares make a move on the Soma Familia!?"

One after another, members rushed out from their homes, shouting aggressively and grabbing their weapons without hesitation.

But the moment they got outside and saw who had barged in under the moonlight, all their voices were caught in their throats like strangled ducks.

"It's me!"

That's right—swaggering in with a bang, the one who kicked open the gate of the Soma Familia was none other than the most flamboyant goddess in Orario, Loki.

"You shut-in bastard, I've come for you!"

Striding in arrogantly, Loki paid no attention to the stares around her and marched forward step by step.

Of course, her cocky attitude was backed by the presence of the golden spear-wielding young man standing behind her.

One of the three Level 6 adventurers in the Loki Familia, and the pinnacle of the Pallum race in Orario—"Braver" Finn Deimne.

The biting cold aura emanating from that golden spear made it crystal clear to everyone—

'They didn't come in peace!'

Otherwise, who would bring a Level 6 from their own Familia to storm into another's home in the middle of the night?

But not a single person present dared speak.

No one wanted to do something reckless at a time like this.

Then, under the moonlight, everyone noticed another familiar figure standing beside the "Braver."

"Is that... Arde?"

The man was elbowed by the person next to him, and after a brief glance, he chose to shut his mouth.

Of course—she was just a supporter in the Familia, and also the one everyone used to bully. How could they not recognize who she was?

Especially tonight, when that figure hadn't even bothered to wear a hood. Recognizing her was easier than ever.

And if Arde was standing behind Loki-sama, the reason for tonight's visit was obvious—

Today was payback time.

"Lili, feeling any better now?"

Loki, walking ahead, suddenly asked.

"It'd be a lie to say I'm not."

"Seeing those who used to bully Lili completely speechless... it's hard not to feel satisfied."

Liliruca didn't pretend otherwise. She truly was satisfied—as if the frustration bottled up for over ten years had finally been released.

"Hahaha! That's the spirit. If you keep it all in, one day it'll crush you."

Loki burst out laughing, genuinely pleased by Liliruca's response.

"Little girl, you're far too young to keep everything bottled up. Growing up in this shut-in's Familia, you've held it in for way too long. Letting off some steam now and then isn't a bad thing."

"Finn's here today—let's see who dares lay a finger on you."

Sweeping a contemptuous glance over the entire Soma Familia, Loki scoffed inwardly.

'To turn his children into this… that shut-in really takes the prize.'

Children in Genkai are born blank slates. It's the environment and the shape of their lives that give them color.

Gods are like connoisseurs, choosing which colors to paint their children with. And their preferences shape the hues those children take on. Her own Familia, for instance—she likes to guide her children toward better paths, painting each one in their own brilliant shade.

Her rival, Freya, prefers a more hands-off approach, letting her children dye themselves as they wish. Yet, even so, her allure still guides them in a competitive yet healthy way.

But this shut-in's Familia? It was nothing but filth.

Every child had been completely stained in black—except Lili, who barely hovered near the edge. The rest were drowning in it.

Even Loki found it hard to look at without feeling her mood sour.

She'd made up her mind today. She was going to drag that shut-in Soma out.

No matter what, she wouldn't let Lili stay in this dark abyss.

...

Before long, Loki and her group stood at Soma's door.

She raised her foot and gave it a full-powered kick.

"Bang!"

The door slammed open, revealing the room inside under the moonlight.

Soma, dressed in a white robe, was stirring a vat with a stick—apparently in the middle of brewing.

"Shut-in, I'm here for you."

The sudden interruption made Soma's hand freeze mid-motion. His brow furrowed slightly, and the disruption ruined the brew entirely. Realizing this, Soma turned his head toward the intruding Loki.

His long hair covered nearly half his face, his eyes barely visible, his expression unreadable—just a vague trace of confusion.

"Loki. What is it?"

The emotionless tone made Loki falter slightly, taking the wind out of her sails.

'This is exactly why I hate dealing with this damn shut-in.'

Still grumbling to herself, she kept up her confrontational front.

"You've got some nerve. This whole mess is your Familia's fault."

"Them?"

Soma tilted his head, clearly still not following.

"Their only goal is Divine Wine. How could their actions have anything to do with you?"

"I'm talking about you! Do you even care about your Familia at all!?"

"...Why should I?"

Soma genuinely couldn't understand why Loki was angry. Was it really just because he didn't manage his Familia?

"Their goal is the Divine Wine. I gave them something to strive for. Isn't that enough?"

From his perspective, he had done his duty as a Familia God.

Compared to those worthless members, Soma much preferred studying the art of brewing.

"You call that management!? Do you even realize your children are dying because of you!?"

Looking at Soma's indifference, Loki's fury exploded.

"Is that so? And what of it?"

"You bastard...!"

Now Loki was truly at her limit, ready to let her fists do the talking. It was only then that Soma finally understood the source of her anger.

"So, you're mad... because I called worthless children what they are?"

"Worthless... Is that what you call your own children?"

"Isn't it the truth?"

Even as Loki's eyes flared with rage, Soma remained as expressionless as ever.

"Why should I care about shallow Familia members who are obsessed with Divine Wine?"

Loki's face twitched, her fists clenched tight. That smug, indifferent look on his face only made her angrier.

Behind her, Liliruca listened in silence. The words from her own god left her chest tight and aching. Clenching her fists, she stepped forward.

"God-sama, Lili wants to leave the Soma Familia."