Danmachi: Strongest Familia

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"Where are you going?" 

Alfia's gaze shifted curiously when she saw Sol heading back to the lounge alone. While she had developed a good impression of him over the past few days, she couldn't help but wonder if he was being too direct. Did he expect her to join him? 

"Does he want me to... warm up his bed?"

"What's the matter with you? Come in quickly," Sol's voice called from inside the lounge, breaking her thoughts. Alfia felt her face heat up even more and, without thinking too much about it, she lowered her head and crossed the threshold.

As she entered, her eyes immediately fell on a strange door that wasn't there before.

"Who would install a door in the middle of the lounge?" Alfia thought, confused.

"This is a portal! What I want to show you next is the biggest secret of the Sol family!" Sol said, excitement evident in his voice as he stood beside the door, eager to reveal his latest creation to Alfia.

"A portal? Does it lead to different places?" Alfia asked, her curiosity piqued. She had never seen such a thing before, but from its name, she could guess its purpose. 

"And why can you use it? Isn't it forbidden for gods to use divine power in the lower realms?"

"I'll answer your questions one by one, but right now, you need to come with me. Otherwise, Riveria will get angry when she comes back!" Sol didn't wait for her response. Before she could protest, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward the portal.

The tall, glowing doorway shimmered and vanished as soon as they stepped through.

"Where are we?" Alfia asked, disoriented, as the world around her suddenly shifted. The lush jungle that greeted her was completely unfamiliar—this was no place in Orario, and it didn't resemble anything from her memories.

Sol, brimming with pride, smiled widely. "This is the greatest secret of the Sol family, my masterpiece over the years—Valoran! And this land belongs to a country called Ionia."

Alfia was taken aback. She hadn't expected such a vast, vibrant world to exist beyond the portal. The rich forests, towering mountains, and the fresh air made her feel invigorated. 

But what struck her most was the immense magical energy in the air—much stronger than anything she had felt in Orario.

"Hahaha, not bad, huh?" Sol laughed, clearly pleased with her reaction.

"Indeed, but what amazes me even more is that you were able to create such a magnificent world." Alfia marveled at the sight.

Sol puffed his chest out proudly. "Of course! I am Aurelion Sol. Being a dragon god is just a side job for me; my real work is as a god of creation!" He grinned as he basked in her praise.

It took Alfia a moment to fully grasp the existence of Valoran. Seeing her wide-eyed expression, Sol couldn't help but feel a dark satisfaction. 

Her striking heterochromatic eyes were unusually intense as they took in the vast beauty around them. It had been a long time since Sol had seen her truly stunned, and he enjoyed the moment.

He could almost feel her trying to burn the memory of Ionia into her mind. Finally, she was seeing him in his full glory as a god!

"There should be life here as well," Alfia murmured, taking in the land's rich energy.

"Of course! Irelia and Ahri are from Ionia! And in the future, I'll keep expanding this world, building more city-states!" Sol replied enthusiastically.

Alfia smiled faintly. "I see. I thought it was your charm that manages to attract so many exceptional talents."

She teased him playfully, her mood clearly lightened. Sol's willingness to share such a secret with her made her feel truly included in his world.

"My charisma is also unmatched, otherwise, how would the people of this world recognize me?" Sol puffed his chest out in mock pride.

"Though, compared to your wealth, the Ares family's members are nothing," Alfia continued, her voice full of mockery.

"Of course! That muscle-brained idiot Ares can't compare to me. A god of war who only cares about fighting and not winning is a joke!" Sol scoffed. "It's no match for my Familia's growth and development."

Alfia shook her head, amused. "But you need to be careful. If the guild finds out that you're using divine power in the lower realm, there could be trouble."

Sol waved her concern away, "Don't worry, I didn't use divine power—everything I do is through the intermediary of my parallel consciousness."

"Don't be absurd," he added with a chuckle. "The divine power used by my parallel consciousness has nothing to do with me. Besides, the parallel consciousness is in the heavens—it's perfectly normal for divine power to be used there."

Alfia sighed, her expression growing weary. "Just as long as you know what you're doing."

"Don't worry, I won't get caught by the guild~" Sol reassured her, though Alfia wasn't entirely convinced.

With a defeated sigh, she patted her forehead. She'd only scolded him once, and now she was leaving it to Riveria to deal with. She was better at handling these kinds of matters.

"Come on, I'll show you more of this world!" Sol said enthusiastically, eager to continue the tour.

Ionia's development has far exceeded Sol expectations. But then comes a question. If all the heroes were taken away, wouldn't it cause chaos in this land?

Take Karma for example—a hero who most perfectly embodies Ionia.

As the leader of the Ionian people, she serves as the cornerstone of this land's stability. Without her, Ionia would lose its supreme leader.

Sol is no tyrant, summoning his people without regard for their lives or well-being, nor does he act recklessly or without foresight.

Even if Karma were summoned in the future, perhaps it would be wise to allow her to return to Ionia regularly, so she could continue managing this land.

"Sol-sama—what's the matter?" Alfia asked when she saw his expression shift.

"It's nothing. I just remembered something," Sol replied, looking toward the distant town surrounded by the jungle. It was still some distance away, but they were making good progress.

However, Sol soon realized his mistake. The path they were taking wasn't as simple as he had thought.