Naruto: Our Goal Is To Dig Every Corner of Konoha

Seeing Loki's expression, Riveria punched her again, knocking Loki to the ground. This time, Loki didn't dare to move anymore.

The group then proceeded to a room on the top floor, a place usually reserved only for the core members of the Familia.

Everyone present was at least Level 5, except for Lefiya and Hawkwood, who were not quite there yet.

After seeing that everyone had gathered, Riveria recounted the entire series of events that had unfolded on the 23rd floor of the dungeon. Her story left everyone shocked.

"Wait, Riveria, are you sure there's nothing wrong with your head?"

Even Finn found it incredibly unbelievable, 'They had actually found a portal to another world, and there was a way to strengthen their abilities. How was this even possible?'

"I knew you wouldn't believe me. I've already brought back the souls. Then, miss Fire Keeper, I'll leave it to you!"

Riveria said helplessly and took out a lot of souls, which were harvested when there's on Lothric's Wall.

"No problem, leave it to me!"

The Fire Keeper nodded and then used those souls to strengthen the others present.

"So… it really works. Proud elf, you're not just daydreaming, huh!"

Gareth exclaimed incredulously as he flexed his arm. The increase in strength was small but noticeable.

Riveria rolled her eyes at Gareth's nickname for her, well aware that despite their banter, they were actually highly synchronized comrades in battle.

"The strengthening is real. I've never seen this kind of power-up method before. It's quite interesting, but it involves some risk. Take me to this other world, I can try to release my power there."

Loki also chimed in, curious to see if it was truly another world.

"I'd advise against that," Asahi interjected. "Even though it is indeed another world, the passage is connected. If you release your divine power there, this world will still sense it, and you'll just be revealed prematurely."

Loki's idea was sound, but reality was often harsh.

"Ara, is that so? By the way, who are you, young man? I heard from Riveria and the others that you're quite strong, aren't you?"

Loki turned her attention to Asahi. She couldn't gauge his strength, especially since her divine powers were sealed. However, even if she unsealed them, she wouldn't be able to sense any aura from Asahi.

"I've already told you, I travel between worlds. As for my strength, it surpasses that of the gods in your world. And as long as I don't unleash my power, none of your gods can detect my presence."

"Additionally, here's some news for you: those two have already caught the attention of that slut on Babel Tower!"

Asahi smiled as he spoke, implying that in terms of power, they were not on the same dimension at all.

"Huh? Slut? You're talking about Freya, right? Yeah, she often exploits loopholes to spy on others' souls. Those two are beings from another world, so their souls are definitely different from those in this world."

"It's not surprising that she would target them, but I still need to see that world for myself. Finn, you should get ready and prepare to enter the dungeon under the guise of an expedition, then you'll head to the passage!"

Loki said with a smile. After all, this is very good news, as it meant her Familia members could become stronger.

Normally, leveling up doesn't extend one's lifespan, but no one has ever leveled up to an exceptionally high level.

The higher the level, the more distinct the life level becomes. For example, Finn is a Pallum who, despite his age, still looks like a teenager.

As for Riveria, being an elf, she naturally experiences little change, while Gareth's condition is inherent and unchangeable.

Therefore, becoming stronger can slightly influence lifespan, but significant changes require substantial power.

In the dungeon, there are only a handful of truly powerful beings, as too many have died in the constant cycle of dangerous expeditions and battles. Only few adventurers meet a good end.

Now, with the souls from this other world, combined with their own, Loki could imagine just how much longer her Familia members could live.

She had become more powerful than anyone and didn't want to abandon her Familia, so this additional time was precious.

She has become stronger than anyone else, and she doesn't want to abandon her family, so this time can be extended a bit.

Upon receiving Loki's orders, Finn immediately made arrangements. This time, the expedition would be led only by those he absolutely trusted, not by newcomers.

The Loki Familia has been steadily recruiting new members, but not all are trusted right away. Some are motivated purely by self-interest, and while Riveria's presence helps gauge the character of newcomers, there's always a risk of some harboring selfish intentions.

Therefore, this expedition was a small-scale one, with the high-ranking members of the Loki Familia fully deployed.

"An expedition? Interesting. Right after those two with unique souls joined the familia, the Loki Familia announces an expedition. There's no way this isn't suspicious. Ottar, I want you to look into this."

"Go see what's really going on with the Loki Familia!"

Though Freya often acts like a slut, she's a sharp-witted goddess. Upon hearing about the Loki Familia's actions, her reaction was swift.

She didn't believe Loki would organize an expedition without reason, and there had to be something more behind it.

"Understood, my Goddess!"

Ottar nodded and departed. As Orario's strongest warrior, he shouldn't have any trouble tailing them undetected.

Following Freya's orders was straightforward, and he would do exactly as she commanded.

As for the other familias, they saw the Loki Familia's move as a standard expedition and had no clue what Loki's true intentions were.

Finn, having gathered all necessary supplies, set off as soon as possible. The earlier they could secure resources, the faster they could strengthen themselves.

Even if their actions were discovered later, they would still have secured valuable resources. So, Finn wasted no time, and the group entered the dungeon early the next morning.