The walking dragon son

After sending Tsubaki away, Ciel directly found Hephaestus and told her that he wanted to participate in 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 Charles.

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

The Loki Familia is responsible for the medicines, 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 deep material strong dragon, and its defensive performance was quite good. Of course Charles made it himself.

After all, he had to move with the Loki Familia, so it was really hard to explain why he didn'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 they are pure in mind 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, nicknamed "Beard of Fire", the title comes from the fluffy red beard on his chin. He is also a high-level blacksmith who can create first-level equipment and magic swords.

The two chatted all the way, and soon arrived under the Tower of Babel and saw the Loki Familia 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 Spirits> Lefiya.

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

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 that Ciel would also come to participate in this expedition. It seems that I have a chance to see the magic sword made by You confidently. Got it!"

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

You really can't have any flaws in dealing 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!"

Ciel 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, 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.

The rearguards are generally supporters who carry logistics, magicians who provide long-range support, or adventurers who use crossbows. Of course, there are also some soldiers who provide protection.

The central defender is Finn's position, responsible for controlling and arranging the entire team's situation. At the same time, we are also ready to support the forwards 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. Ciel couldn't help but admire Finn's commanding ability.

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

Ciel could tell that Finn was training the younger members of the family. Those who are arranged to frequently fight monsters are young adventurers around LV3.

I think those are new members of the Familia who may not have 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, Ais couldn't even hold Finn back after the battle started. I don’t know why she keeps following me this time, you know that I am placed in the guard position!

"Ais."

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

"Just call me Ais." Ais said as she looked at Ciel.

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

It's over, Zade can't be counted on at all. Ciel can only look at Ais and say: "You see, we have just entered the middle level. 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!"

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

But she said so, and 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 something like "How did you know Finn had other instructions?"

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

Ciel frowned. Finn had no intention of concealing the purpose of testing when he sent Ais to his side. This also means that he will not use any small tricks that are not on the table. As for exposing everything, it depends on Ciel's own wishes.

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

Next chapter will be posted later!