DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 141: Where is Anna?

Seeing the couple nod in affirmation, Liam's expression became a little subtle. He immediately thought of Anna's gambling-addict father whom he had encountered earlier at The Hostess of Fertility restaurant. Could it really be about this matter?

Just thinking of this possibility put Liam in a bad mood.

He had already warned Anna to be careful before.

Then again, this situation was no longer something that could be avoided just by being careful.

One had to possess great power, or authority.

Only then could one sweep away all the evil in this world.

If he couldn't prevent the birth of these evils, then he, Liam, could eliminate these evil people.

If he couldn't solve the problem's appearance, could he not solve the people who were the problem?

Originally, Liam didn't want to meddle in these messy affairs at all.

In this world, injustice was happening every moment. He was just an ordinary Level 3 adventurer.

With just this weak power he currently possessed, how could he possibly solve all the evil things in the world?

It was just that these evil people had provoked someone they shouldn't have!

If violence could solve it, then he would take action.

If it couldn't be solved head-on, he would use poison.

He had already become a Level 3 adventurer, plus he had a level 45 Sword Soul template.

Perhaps, a little bit of a killing spree was also acceptable?

Although killing people wouldn't increase the template's experience points, as long as he fought, it seemed his adventurer ability scores could be improved?

The reason he didn't want to kill wantonly on the surface of Orario before was purely because it was unnecessary. Who would kill a couple of people for fun when they had nothing better to do?

The merchant couple from the flower shop had looks of excitement, "Excuse me, are you a friend of Anna's? Do you know where she went?

We've lost contact with her for the past few days.

If you know her whereabouts, please be sure to tell us!"

Looking at the expressions of this merchant couple, Liam had no choice but to answer truthfully.

"I don't know where she is either, but I am indeed her friend."

Liam returned with the bouquet, his mood also turning not so good.

Damn it!

Those damn bastards, how dare they lay a hand on his friend? They're really tired of living!

At this moment, many thoughts appeared in Liam's mind, for example, the experiences between the two of them.

And the words that gambler man and his wife said just now at The Hostess of Fertility restaurant.

Because he didn't listen carefully at the time, Liam now quickly recalled this information.

"Is it because of her gambler father, plus Anna's appearance is too outstanding, so she was targeted long ago?"

As Anna's friend, Liam naturally couldn't remain indifferent.

However, if he wanted to handle all the future troubles properly and cleanly, then he had to have at least one helper.

He recalled, it seemed the girls at The Hostess of Fertility restaurant.

They were all good helpers. Even if only Ryuu Lion came to help, his confidence could be increased to over eighty percent.

To thoroughly, expel these evil people, leaving none behind!

The killing intent in his heart gradually accumulated, and Liam's entire aura suddenly changed.

Subsequently, he returned to The Hearthfire Manor with the flowers.

Liam placed the flowers he bought from the flower shop into Hestia's hands.

Hestia happily took the flowers and smelled them.

"Thank you! Liam-kun!"

Still so fragrant. As expected of the fresh flowers bought by Liam-kun.

It was just that, as Hestia carefully examined the flowers, she found that they were not as exquisite as before.

The previous flowers, their petals were perfect, without any creases, and no petals had fallen off.

And, the packaging wrapping the flowers was also carefully selected.

Compared to the packaging and the appearance of the flowers last time, the current style could only be said to be of a normal standard.

It didn't reach the stunning level of last time at all.

She raised her head and looked at Liam.

"Liam-kun, what on earth happened?"

Liam knew he couldn't lie in front of a goddess, and this matter was not of great importance.

Since that was the case, then he might as well tell her the truth.

"Anna is my friend. Because her appearance is too outstanding.

In my opinion, she should have been targeted by some villains long ago.

Didn't we encounter a gambler man at The Hostess of Fertility restaurant before?"

Hestia also immediately remembered. After all, that kind of thing happened in the restaurant.

How could she have no impression?

"You mean, that man is actually Anna's father?"

Liam nodded, "Gambling addicts deserve a bad end, not to mention. This time it was Anna's father who was proactively set up by these villains.

Even an ordinary, decent person who has never gambled would be ruined by these ruffians.

And if a gambling addict wants to set a trap, it would naturally be even easier."

Relying on his foreknowledge of the plot, although some parts of the plot had changed.

But it didn't mean the information he knew was completely useless.

Just by simply recalling the plot, he had already locked onto the biggest suspect.

Of course, he still needed to proactively go to that place to get concrete evidence, or after seeing Anna's location with his own eyes.

He would then take the next step.

Now, Hestia looked at Liam with a resentful gaze.

Liam was really handsome, had high potential, and was very good to her.

But!

Why was his luck with women so good?

Just how many more competitors would she have? It was so annoying.

The difficulty of developing a romantic relationship with Liam, one that surpassed family, seemed to be getting higher and higher...

Her thoughts kept changing, and finally, she sighed.

"Liam-kun, since this is your friend, then you can handle it as you see fit. I probably can't be of much help in this matter."

Liam nodded, "Anna is my friend, Lady Hestia. I will naturally find a way to not let her affairs implicate you."

As mentioned before, Liam didn't have many requirements for Hestia.

As long as she could update his ability scores for him after his Dungeon adventures, that was enough.

Besides that, other matters could be put on hold for a while.

The biggest suspect was undoubtedly those guys at the Grand Casino.

...

Inside The Hostess of Fertility Restaurant.

Listening to the experiences of the middle-aged man who was a gambling addict, the expressions of the many waitresses present were varied.

But without exception, every one of them had an extremely bad impression of this gambling addict.

Yes, this gambling addict really deserved a bad end.

But Anna was innocent.

This was Ryuu Lion's inner thought.

The gambling addict still wanted to ask the people present for help, but thinking of the other party's previous attitude.

None of these waitresses were willing to think of a way.

Time came to the evening of the second day.

Because she had already obtained detailed information from that gambler man yesterday.

So, Ryuu Lion was ready to take action.

She was not the type to be a goody-two-shoes. Proactively helping Anna, it was more of an atonement for her past self.

Her past memories, she really didn't want to recall.

Now, if because of her help, a kind young girl could be saved.

Without a doubt, this would alleviate some of the guilt in her heart. Ryuu Lion, wearing a cloak, walked into a room.

Opposite her was Asfi Al Andromeda, the captain of the information network "Hermes Familia."

"As expected of Asfi."

The human woman looked at Ryuu Lion, "I owe you this one. Although generally speaking, it's because my master caused trouble..."

Ryuu Lion recalled for a moment and immediately thought of the matter the other party mentioned.

"Are you talking about the time I was asked to go to the 18th floor of the Dungeon? That doesn't matter."

Asfi Al Andromeda nodded, her face, wearing glasses, had a serious expression.

"No, business is business. What I fear most is being the one who owes a debt.

Therefore, I will never cross the bottom line of repaying when it's due.

Of course, no reward is needed this time. But, this is by no means out of goodwill."

The corners of Ryuu Lion's mouth lifted. To be able to get the other party's help was the most important thing for her.

"Thank you, Asfi Al Andromeda."

Hearing Ryuu Lion's heartfelt thanks, Asfi Al Andromeda's heart beat faster.

An emotion called embarrassment rose in her heart.

In order to quickly shift away from this awkward emotion, Asfi Al Andromeda quickly thought of a new topic.

"Then, let's return to the original topic. Do you know what you're getting yourself into?

I personally suggest you don't get involved in this matter."

Ryuu Lion looked at the other party. Danger and the like couldn't stop her steps at all.

Now, what Ryuu Lion wanted to know more was other factors.

She hoped Asfi Al Andromeda could provide more useful information.

"Why? Even for a suggestion, isn't a sufficient theory needed? I'd also like to listen carefully to what you're thinking."

Asfi Al Andromeda sat up straight and began to narrate seriously:

"Just as you wrote in your letter before, it's true that she was taken to the exchange.

However, when I investigated, she had already been sold.

And, the ones who bought Anna were people from the Grand Casino."

Ryuu Lion couldn't help but widen her eyes.

The Grand Casino!

Without a doubt, this was a behemoth in Orario.

Wanting to confront it head-on, even for Ryuu Lion, the odds were against her.

In the face of the Grand Casino, this behemoth of Orario.

Even if the Grand Casino was full of sin, it was not something that any person with weak strength could clash with head-on.

If one's strength was not enough, unable to use the most extreme violence to clean up the Grand Casino.

This place could not possibly be shrouded in justice.

Ryuu Lion looked at Asfi, "You mean not just in the casino, but the one that exists in the Entertainment District?"

Asfi nodded, "Mhm. Outside of Orario, developed with foreign capital.

An enormous industry second only to the magic stone trade.

It's an existence that even the Adventurer's Guild has a hard time managing.

That is the extraterritoriality of the Labyrinth City Orario."

In the past, when the Labyrinth City became known as the center of the world, it was still lacking one thing.

That was entertainment facilities.

And so, in response to the gods' requests, the management at the time induced famous countries and large cities to cooperate.

The result was the establishment of some entertainment facilities in the Entertainment District.

The most famous among them were the Grand Theater and the Grand Casino.

These two major entertainment facilities, under the supervision of entities that surpassed their own countries and cities, developed.

Now, even the Adventurer's Guild could not underestimate its status.

In the end, the main operators were foreign-invested entities, such as facilities from other countries.

And, it was compared to the only extraterritoriality of the Labyrinth City Orario.

The elders, or rather, the powerful and noble who arrived at this grand casino.

Those great magnates from outside the city, how they were perceived was related to the city's prestige and reputation.

So in order to exclude those who were not recognized.

The Grand Casino obtained the assistance of the Guild, having the guards of the city's major factions patrol the facility.

At this time, Asfi mentioned several factions.

"For example, the Ganesha Familia. Needless to say, a faction with many first-class adventurers.

Entering the Grand Casino is impossible.

Even if you get in, you will definitely be captured.

Even you, as a LV4 second-class adventurer, are no exception."

Listening to her friend's analysis of the pros and cons of the whole matter.

Ryuu Lion had gradually understood everything.

If this matter could be handled well, then the benefit would be that a girl was saved.

And the guilt in her heart would also be alleviated a lot because of this.

However, what about the downside? If she failed, would she also become a plaything of those guys at the casino?

Just thinking of that consequence, a multitude of anger had already risen in Ryuu Lion's heart.

This Grand Casino was clearly so disgusting.

It had clearly committed so many sins, yet no one could eradicate it?

No one could uphold justice and completely eradicate this tumor?

Looking at the contemplating Ryuu Lion, Asfi continued to persuade.

She really didn't want Ryuu Lion to get into trouble just like that. The Grand Casino was such a behemoth.

In front of it, they were already very lucky to be able to protect themselves.

Where would they have the extra strength to save an innocent young girl?

This kind of thing, even if it really had to be done, shouldn't be done by people like them.

"Besides, if it causes a commotion, it might develop into a diplomatic issue.

In the Entertainment District, there are many grand casinos from various countries open..."

Ryuu Lion looked at the other party, "The shop that bought Anna is?"

Seeing that Ryuu Lion's reply was this, Asfi knew that Ryuu Lion hadn't listened to a single bit of persuasion.

This person, this was her character.

"El Dorado Leisure Resort, also known as—Golden City Paradise!

It is Orario's largest casino.

The one who bought Anna is the operator of the Grand Casino, the dwarf Tsubaki Collbrande!"

Ryuu Lion's thoughts were in a whirl. This Tsubaki was not easy to deal with.

The exchange, the ruffians, they were all in that man's palm.

Asfi Al Andromeda stood up helplessly, "Regarding the advice, I've already told you everything.

So, for your safety, I hope you don't meddle in this kind of thing."

The woman adjusted her glasses, then walked towards the outside of the shop.

As Ryuu Lion's friend, this was all she could do.

And her own strength, wanting to fight against Golden City Paradise, was undoubtedly a fool's dream.

If she really had to fight, it would be better to just commit suicide directly. At least that way, she could die with her purity and dignity intact.

(End of this chapter)

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