Danmachi: The Sign In System!

Chapter 150 - The Winners

Orsted didn't want to waste time on Hyakinthos.

As Hyakinthos charged with a ferocious expression, Orsted moved in a flash, slashing his neck with Excalibur Proto.

War games permit death, so no one present questioned Orsted's killing of Hyakinthos.

Or rather, they did react. On the Apollo Familia side, Daphne, still conscious, and the two Level 2 adventurers were nearly paralyzed with fear at the sight.

Familia members know their own strengths, and Daphne and the others were well aware of Hyakinthos' power.

It was precisely because of Hyakinthos' strength that they followed his orders without question, never thinking his decision to stay in the tower was careless.

Orsted, praised and acknowledged by Ottar, was known to be formidable.

Having witnessed the strength of Lili and Senie firsthand, they were even more convinced of Orsted's prowess.

After all, a Familia's captain is typically its most capable member. For Orsted to lead the Hestia Familia, his strength surely surpassed that of his comrades.

But they hadn't expected Orsted to be this overwhelming.

Hyakinthos' attack was swift, yet he couldn't even graze Orsted's clothing. Orsted killed him before he could react.

They couldn't even track Orsted's speed.

"This war game is over, don't you think?" After killing Hyakinthos, Orsted shook the blood from Excalibur Proto, sheathed it, and turned to the stunned Daphne and her allies with a smile.

"…Yes, it's over."

"Hyakinthos fell in battle. Your Hestia Familia has won," Daphne replied, snapping out of her daze.

Orsted's gentle smile sent a shiver through her, but she spoke clearly.

As Daphne's words landed, thousands of miles away in Orario, the gods declared the war game concluded, with the Hestia Familia as the victor.

Orario erupted once more, the cheers that had briefly subsided resounding across the city.

Oh!

The war game lasted less than half an hour, yet the audience was thoroughly satisfied.

Initially, Orario's gods, adventurers, and residents had expected the Apollo Familia to dominate.

By all appearances, the Apollo Familia held the advantage.

But the tables turned dramatically, with the Hestia Familia unleashing astonishing power.

With just over twenty members, the Hestia Familia shone brilliantly.

The Apollo Familia, with over a hundred members, crumbled in under ten minutes against their assault.

Moreover, Orsted, the captain of the Hestia Familia, appeared at the climax, displaying combat prowess rivaling a Level 4 adventurer, securing the war game's final victory with overwhelming might.

Though the anticipated scenes didn't unfold, the Hestia Familia's performance surpassed all expectations.

In Orario, many unaffiliated adventurers were already preparing, eager to visit the Hestia Familia after the war game to request membership.

The Familia's display made it clear to anyone with sense that their future was bright.

Joining the Hestia Familia promised rapid growth.

Like the elves recently recruited by Hestia, seen in the magic mirror.

Adventurers wished time would hasten, ending the war game so they could seek out the Hestia Familia's base.

"After this triumph, Hestia will seize the moment to recruit new members," thought adventurers unaware of the Hestia Familia's stance.

They didn't know Hestia had no intention of expanding.

Having recruited over twenty new members recently, Hestia saw how busy Orsted was and felt pained.

Why would she add to his burdens?

The current roster was ideal.

Orsted, Lili, Tifa, Aerith, Eina, Elenoir, and others were growing swiftly. Even without new recruits, the Hestia Familia's strength would only increase.

They could become even more elite and powerful than the Astraea Familia.

While Orario buzzed with excitement, in the assembly hall on Babel, a certain god slumped to the ground, staring in terror.

After witnessing Orsted slay Hyakinthos, Apollo knew there was no escape.

A fate worse than Hyakinthos' death awaited him.

As expected, before the gathered gods, Hestia stood over Apollo, one hand on her hip.

"Look up, Apollo," she commanded sternly.

Apollo slowly raised his head, his trembling pupils and panicked face meeting Hestia's gaze.

"I won the war game. Curious about your punishment?" Hestia's blank expression shifted to a radiant smile.

The smile was bright, but to Apollo, it was demonic.

The surrounding gods leaned in, eager to hear Hestia's verdict.

Hestia didn't disappoint, proclaiming loudly, "The Apollo Familia is disbanded. Apollo is sent back to heaven, never to return to the mortal world. That's all!"

"Oh!"

"No!" The gods' gleeful cheers mingled with Apollo's terrified screams, echoing through Babel, lingering long in the air.

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