While Riku was in the dungeon, Ouranous called a meeting between all the gods in Orario. Almost every single one.

They were all to meet in Babel.

Ouranos: I assume each of you has some kind of idea as to why I called for this. Considering eery god and goddess attended.

Loki: Yeah, yeah, you want to talk about him.

Freya: Of course, who isn't interested in the new boy in your Familia. A level 6 that no one has ever seen before. It's almost impossible to believe.

Hestia: Yeah, what's your game no bits. My Bell tells me that he and that person know each other.

Loki: Hey, don't look at me, I don't know what he does.

Hephaestus: As a goddess, you have a responsibility to know things like this.

Loki: It's not like I didn't try. I tried ya know.

Hermes: Very mysterious, are you perhaps hiding something, Miss Loki.

Miach: Now, now, I'm sure Loki can explain.

Ouranos: Speak Loki, tell us what you know about the boy. Where does he come from? How is he a level 6 without being registered as an adventurer? And don't lie, I suggest you don't.

Loki: The hell do I know. One day I met this guy in a pub, things happened and he asked to join, i let him. Then I give him the Falna and then I see his stats. Bam, he's level 6. As for how? I don't know, Finn and the others have been trying to get him to speak as for as I can tell. And they seemed to be failing every single time. He's a sly one. He sends a lotta time in the damn dungeon ya know. Like the time he was missing, he was in the dungeon.

Hermes: Did you notice anything strange?

Loki: Well, Rivera did tell me he looked relatively uninjured. And he always speaks as if he doesn't have a care in the world. Like he doesn't care about gods and such.

Dian Cect: You should keep your fool under better control. Respect for gods is absolutely necessary.

Take: Well, you never know. Maybe he has bad blood with gods.

Loki: Nah, his personality doesn't change with anyone. Don't matter if it's my Aisu or even if its........................ Finn.

Freya: Why the long pause?

Loki: Oh nothing.

Hestia: LIES! What are you hiding flaty?

Loki: Shut up busty.

Ouranos: For now let's move on-

Hermes: No, I'm curious as well, what's on your mind. As Ournaus said, don't lie.

Hermes had a mischievous grin on his face.

Loki: I don't gotta tell you anything.

Ouranos: Loki, tell us. What's on your mind.

Loki: ............Fine. So like I said, my children tried to get information from Riku. After he came back from the dungeon those 5 weeks. Finn requested he be supervised though he didn't actually say it to his face. Things happened and they had the fight to decide on it.

Hermes: And then?

Loki: Well, all I can say is that it didn't go too well for Finn.

Hermes brows then scrunched down.

Hermes: What do you mean?

Loki: Riku kinda beat the crap out of him.

Freya: What?

Hephaestus: Didn't you say that he was on the newer side of a level 6. How was he able to, as you say, 'beat the crap', out of Finn.

Loki: I don't gotta clue. All I saw was Finn getting fried to death and Riku standing there like nothings happening. Anyway, it was all resolved. And I don't get to tell you anymore of my familia matters.

Freya: So you're saying this Riku didn't even try and still crushed the Braver.

Heaphtus: But the only person who can do that is-

Hermes: The King, level 7 Ottar.

Freya: Are you suggesting that Riku is on the strength of a level 7.

Hestia: Hey wait, that's true then she got another powerhouse in her familia. Not fair.

Hestia was ignored.

Ouranos: Did you check his falna, Loki?

Loki: Hmm no, not since that one time.

Ouranos: I see. Loki, if you don't mind, tomorrow, can you bring him here. We'll have another meeting.

Loki: I can try. Who knows when he'll come back from the dungeon. But my Ais-tan is with him so maybe she can get him to come back.

Ouranos: Alright Dismissed!

"Hey wait"

"Loki's hiding things from us"

"Another level 7, No way"

"What does this mean?"

"Does Loki Familia become number 1 now?"

With the meeting ended, several gods expressed their complaints. But in the end, everyone went home. Anticipating the next day, where they get to meet the adventurer in question.

Currently, the two of us were walking through the first floor. But I noticed something.

Me: I forgot but, do you want to go back and grab your armor.

Ais: Armor?

Me: Yeah, you're just wearing some casual clothes. Don't usually wear armor. I'll wait, you can go back.

Ais: No, that's okay. I don't really need it.

I don't plan on going deep down but Loki might give me an earful.

Me: You sure?

Ais: Yeah

Me: Alright.

Ais: But why don't you wear any armor?

Me: Because I don't feel like it.

Ais: But that's dangerous, especially when you go down to the lower floors.

Me: True, but that doesn't fit my style. I'd like to be comfortable when fighting. Know what I mean.

Ais: Yeah, I get it.

Me: Oh, I want to ask. What's with your armor anyways?

Ais: What do you mean by that/

Me: Your armor exposes your back doesn't it. Ain't that bad? Might as well wear a dress to the dungeon-like you're doing now.

Ais: Same as you. It's more comfortable fighting like that.

Why though?

Well then again. I shouldn't be questioning things like this

She's an anime character. It's blatant fanservice for those fatass weebs behind the screens.

All offense intended.

Me: Anyways. See ya later.

Ais: ???

And then...

Whoosh

I'm gone

Just like lighting

Which is true, because I'm using my lightning abilities to enhance my speed.

Ha

Suck it loser

I can hear Ais running but she's nowhere near me.

Why that is?

It's because I'm on another floor.

I guess you can say I'm on a whole other level

All puns intended.

Anyways, using this ability is a waste of my magical energy. Might as well run regularly.

I was pretty fast back when I was a mere human. Add that with my level 91 abilities and who the hell is going to touch me.

Kiss my ass losers.

Oh, how good it feels to be strong.

Of course, I ain't going to say out loud. I don't want to be exposed as a hypocrite.

Which I may or may not be.

That's up for you all to decide.

Before I was only using my regular hearing, now that I'm too far away, I need to use my skill just to pinpoint which floor Ais is on.

She seems to be a good while away.

Now a good time.

I grabbed the Key from one of the slots in the inventory.

And once again, after saying these two words, a mystic blue circle appeared.

The blue color wasn't there before. Maybe it indicated the water. Because of Oceanus being, you know, the water titan.

I put one set forward.

Like before it felt like nothing. Like I was just walking, then I put my entire body inside the portal.

And in the blink of an eye, literally, the entire environment changed.

Once again I was surrounded by water. Nonstop water rushing at me. The same type of monsters were also there.

I took a step forward, yes a step forward. I wasn't swimming because my body was strong enough to be able to walk casually.

Though, I'm sure Oceanus can probably increase the pressure if he wanted.

But I couldn't speak like before which was odd. Because after I got whooped by Oceanu ad he told me his story I was able to speak.

I can only chock that up to him enabling me to speak.

"Oh. If it isn't my old pal. How you doing"

Old pal? Bitch, we only met once.

Whatever.

Me: Yo

Look at that, I can speak as well.

Me: And before I forget, my name is Riku. I forgot to tell you last time.

Oceanus: Nice but I never asked.

The nerve of this mofo.

Oceanus: Rahaha I'm joking of course. I'll just call you sovereign like always.

Really? Then that means I have to write that word so many times.

Oops, I broke the fourth wall.

But I'm in the water......

With no walls.....

nevermind.

Oceanus: Weird though. Why does it seem to me that you haven't gotten stronger?

Me: I haven't done anything that can make me gain power.

Oceanus: Oh? So, did you come here to fight me again?

Me: I ain't no masochist. Why would I kill myself for no reason?

Then again, adventures like me fight to the death every day in the dungeon. And we do it willingly.

Does that make us all masochists?

Truly a question for the ages.

Me: Nah I'm joking. I wanted a rematch before I set out for the lower floors. Of course, assuming those assholes in Orario don't bug me.

But that's on me though, for being reckless.

Eh, who gives a shit.

You only have one life. Enjoy it as much as you can.

Wait. Somethings not right.

I wonder what it could be.

Me: To be honest, I don't think I stand a chance but I might advance my skills and such.

Oceanus: First time back here and your itching to die. I love it!

Really? You weird bro.

Oceanus: Cmon Soveirgn. Show me what you got.

If you say so.

My shadows irking in my shadow finally came out. I think the last time they've all been out to fight was when I fought this dude the first time.

Me: It's time for you all to level up. Yall been lagging behind

"But sir. it's not like you ever gave us the chance to leve-"

Me: I don't want to hear it.

They got a point though.

Me: Suro, activate your skill, 'Hesitation'. Aro, activate 'paralyzation'.

The first skill causes the enemy to hesitate right before the point of contact and paralyzation paralyzed the enemy.

The first skill, hesitation is a backup in case the second skill doesn't work.

Oceanus: Bah, you didn't think that these shitty skills can work on me.

Me: Ever shadow, activate the hidden skill, 'Mentality

This skill causes the enemy to lose their current mentality and be replaced by the mentality of a creature on the verge of death. basically, it's a fancy name for intimidation.

Oceanus: Hmm nice one there but still weak.

I pulled out Reijo's blade and charged at Oceanus.

I went for a quick cut at his tendon on his left hamstring.

Before my blade can come close to piercing his flesh, a condensed form of water tried coming from behind for a headshot.

I ducked and targeted the direction of the sword to the water, shattering the solid water.

It was solid water, but not quite ice.

While I was busy with that, Oceanus stood up from his throne and threw a straight punch for my body.

Busy with that water, I didn't have enough time to intercept the attack with Reijo's blade, even if I can sense it.

Oceanus: Oh, what is this?

I took out every sword in my inventory in quick succession, used 'Rulers authority' to control the mana in the atmosphere to maneuver the blades along with forming blades made of lighting, same as the ones used against Finn.

"Shadows, intercept this"

At my command, each shadow tried their hardest to provide support.

A total of 7,897 blades.

And not one of them remained after intercepting the punch.

"Ptt"

Oceanus: Your little shadow things are gone now.

Usually, they would regenerate, but the impact of the blow continuously destroyed their body until I was out of magical energy.

Oceanus: Broken rib cage, shattered left arm. Impressive, those are the only injuries on you.

Impressive? One, ONE FUCKING PUNCH DESTROYED EACH PILLAR OF SUPPORT I HAD. MY BLADES, SHADOWS, ENERGY, AND MY FUCKING BONES.

Oceanus: Im surprised you didn't die from that, proves you've gotten stronger.

But last time he used his weapon and I didn't die, what was a punch supposed to die?

Oceanus: I actually tried with that one.

This hurts.

Oceanus: RIght, lemme heal ya.

And I was covered with a warm coat of water, and my bones mended and healed.

Me: So if you tried with this punch, that means even though you were using your main weapon, you were holding back that much.

Oceanus: Well, of course, I held back a lot with that attack and I didn't with this attack. It's not like I want you to die.

Fuck me lazy ass, I'm going down to the dungeon and I ain't coming back until I'm level 100.

Me: Well, it's bout time I actually get stronger.

For some reason, I didn't level up any skills.

My shadows did gain a considerate amount of exp. But not quite strong enough to level up their class.

Oceanus: Right, come back again. I want to talk about some things instead of fighting.

Me: Sure.

I took out the key and opened the portal.

I ain't coming back till im at least level 100.

Time to grind.

I stepped in and found myself back on the floor I was on before, the 42 floor.

Using my enhanced hearing skill, I sensed Ais to be somewhere on the high floors. She must have gone up after not being able to find me. And going any deeper without armor and weapons would be dangerous for her.

I felt the tingling feeling of the skill in my veins until it finally spread throughout my entire body.

I could feel my body jolting.

In a split second, I took off.

One moment I was on the 42 floor, and the second I was on the first floor.

"Hey Ais"

She jumped up.

Ais: So you came back.

Me: Yeah well you didn't find me.

Ais: You are faster than I thought.

Me: That's true. Anyways want to leave.

Ais: Yeah

Usually flows differently in Oceanus prison but since I was only technically there for a few minutes, maybe 10, only a few hours passed in the dungeon.

And we both left the dungeon.

Unfortunately for me, someone was waiting for us. And he seemed pissed off.

END