The son of the dragon who walks

Chapter 169 Guard

After sending Tsubaki away, Ciel directly found Hephaestus and told her that he wanted to join the expedition of the Loki Familia.

Hephaestus did not stop him because she also believed in Ciel's strength.

The next step is to prepare for the expedition. In fact, there is no need to prepare anything extra for Ciel.

Even if Ciel entered the dungeon alone, he didn't prepare much, let alone this time as a blacksmith and following the Loki Familia.

Loki's family is responsible for the medicine, so in addition to buying a set of portable blacksmith equipment this time, Ciel plans to bring only one piece of equipment.

It was a cloak made from the skin of a powerful dragon, a deep material. It had quite good defensive properties. Of course, it was made by Ciel himself.

After all, we have to move with the Loki Familia, so it’s really hard to explain why we don’t bring any equipment.

In this way, a week passed in a blink of an eye, and it was time for the Loki Familia's second expedition.

Ciel gathered with his companions early in the morning, and then rushed to the Tower of Babel to join the Loki Familia.

Although Chun has always been unreliable, he at least did one good thing, which was to help Ciel get to know most of the members of the family.

Most of the Hephaestus Familia are blacksmiths who are addicted to forging. It is precisely because of their pure minds that they are easy to get along with.

After learning that Chun revealed that Ciel could create first-level equipment, Ciel quickly became involved with these people.

Among them, the one who is most familiar with Ciel is the dwarf named Zad.

Zad, level LV3, title (Beard of Fire), the title comes from the red fluffy beard on his chin. He is also a senior blacksmith who can make first-level equipment and magic swords.

The two chatted all the way, and soon arrived under the Tower of Babel and saw the Loki family waiting there.

Sure enough, the Loki Familia divided into three teams to enter the dungeon this time, and then planned to meet up on the 37th floor.

When Ciel and others arrived, the first two teams had already set off, leaving only the team led by Finn waiting for everyone.

Perhaps considering the need to protect the blacksmiths of the Hephaestus Familia, this team is quite luxuriously equipped.

In addition to Finn, Ciel also saw (Swordswoman) Ais and her little follower (Thousand Elf) Lefiya.

There are also Amazon sisters in the team, so there shouldn't be any problems with this configuration even if you go directly to the deep level.

This time, the strongest person sent by the Hephaestus Familia was Zade, so Finn came over directly and said: "Zade, I have to rely on you again this time!"

Zad shook hands with Finn and said, "No, for that 10% of the loot, we will also maintain your equipment as good as new!"

"Then I'm relieved!" Finn said, his eyes moved to Ciel and said: "I didn't expect you to come to participate in this expedition, Ciel. It seems that I have a chance to see the magic sword that you are confident in making.

Got it!"

If it was just speculation before, now Ciel is willing to bet that Finn intends to let him join the expedition.

There really is no way to deal with this kind of person!

Although he was always criticizing Finn in his heart, on the surface Ciel was still quite polite and said: "Of course, Finn, just look forward to it!"

And Charles immediately felt the gaze falling on him again. Just when he was about to tell Finn about this, Finn spoke first with a smile.

"By the way, in order to protect you all, I arranged for Aisi to protect you."

Zad shouted loudly before Ciel: "Let Sword Lady protect us? What an honor!"

Charles glanced at Zade expressionlessly. He said that he had no choice but to refuse.

Finn nodded with satisfaction, and then announced that the expedition had officially set off.

This was not the first time that the two families cooperated. They quickly formed a formation and began to enter the dungeon.

The team's adventure in the dungeon does not allow them to assume various formations like the army on the battlefield.

Because the terrain in the dungeon is complex and you have to fight monsters that appear out of nowhere while advancing, so basically there is only a simple formation of vanguard, center defender and rearguard.

Among them, the defenders are usually supporters who carry logistics, magicians who provide remote support, or adventurers who use crossbows. Of course, there are also some warriors who provide escorts.

The central defender is Finn's position, responsible for controlling and arranging the situation of the entire team. At the same time, he is also ready to support the midfielders and defenders in emergencies.

As for the vanguard, they are naturally responsible for actively resisting monster attacks and launching fierce counterattacks.

With the strength of the Loki Familia, even a part of the expedition team can ensure the integrity of the formation. And Finn's commanding ability made Ciel couldn't help but admire him.

In the upper and middle levels of the dungeon, Finn constantly moved the personnel in the front row, sometimes even changing the personnel in the vanguard and center back.

Ciel could tell that Finn was training the younger members of his family. Those who were assigned to frequently fight monsters were all young adventurers around LV3.

I think those are all newcomers to the Familia clan and may have never participated in an expedition before. Finn is cultivating them to get used to team fighting.

Ciel glanced at Finn with admiration. No wonder everyone envied the big family members. It was good to have such a reliable leader.

But... Charles frowned, turned around and said, "Um, Miss Sword Princess, what's the matter with you?"

In Ciel's memory, Aisi couldn't even hold Finn back after the battle started. I don't know why she kept following him this time, considering that she was placed in the rearguard position!

"Ais."

When Ciel heard Ais say his name, he couldn't help but look at her in confusion.

"Just call me Ais." Ais looked at Ciel and said.

Charles was stunned for a moment, then said: "Then I'm not polite, Miss Ais, I don't need your protection here, you can go to other locations."

Ciel almost made it clear what he meant by "stay away from me", but Ais just tilted her head and glanced at Ciel and said: "Finn asked me to protect you, I can't leave!"

Ciel looked at Zad for help, only to see Zad giving him an ambiguous smile, and then giving a thumbs up. His exposed teeth flashed with a light that made Ciel want to knock them out.

It was over, Zade had no hope at all, and Ciel could only look at Ais and said: "You see, we have just entered the middle level here. Everyone is a reliable adventurer, so there is no need to take it so seriously."

Ais replied: "No, if I don't complete Finn's mission, he will lecture me!"

Ciel raised his eyebrows. Is Ais still afraid of being preached? She didn't get lectured for being messy that time when she returned from the dungeon!

But after she said so, Charles couldn't continue to chase people away.

After sighing, Ciel said: "Let's be honest, why did Finn send you here?"

Ais's expression changed, and Ciel could tell what she was thinking at a glance, but it was just something like "How did you know Finn had other instructions?"

After thinking for a while, Aisi said: "Finn wants to know how powerful you are, and I want to know too!"

Ciel frowned. Finn, the guy who sent Aisi to his side, had no intention of concealing the purpose of testing from the beginning. This also means that he will not use any tricks that are not on the table. As for the exposure, it is up to Ciel himself.

Willingness.

Sure enough, these adventurers who have made their own names are not simple.

The next chapter will be posted later!

(End of chapter)