Chapter 985: Chapter 754: Wouldn’t That Be Double the Joy?
Compared to the original story, the first artificial maze strategy battle launched by the Loki Familia was actually very successful.
We must know, at this time in the original story, the Loki Familia lacked recognition and understanding of the artificial maze Knossos, their strength compared to now was quite weaker, making the first artificial maze strategy battle not only a failure but also causing considerable sacrifices.
Finn and Ais nearly died, Bert lost an arm, and Grace, Theona, and Theone chose to stay behind to obstruct formidable enemies and protect their companions in retreat when the "Sky Bull" appeared. If not for using a clever method, they would absolutely not have successfully defeated the bull-type Immortal Spirit clone with just their three forces, and might have all died at the clone’s hands.
In such circumstances, the Loki Familia was forced to retreat, unable to even deal with the remnants of the dark faction, further hindered by the toughest metal doors, ultra-hard metal walls, the underground maze environment, colorful monsters, and other factors making it impossible to conquer the underground forces, leaving the enemy to continue advancing plans in the underground with frustration.
Until the start of the second artificial maze strategy battle, the united Loki Familia with multiple forces finally turned the tide, forcing the remnants of the dark faction into a desperate situation. Yet ultimately, they were compelled to withdraw from the artificial maze, declaring the second strategy battle a failure.
The reason was precisely because at the end of the second artificial maze strategy battle, the enemy’s plan core finally surfaced, and the [Immortal Spirit Six Circles] on the 10th layer was officially activated at this time, causing the countdown to urban destruction.
During this second artificial maze strategy battle, the Loki Familia only managed to push the remnants of the dark faction off the stage, but couldn’t do anything about the forces of the city destroyers and Polluted Immortal Spirit.
But this time, driven by Reiger, Finn and others successively rose to Lv.7, with a major increase in strength. Raul and Angel also rose to Lv.5, the rest of the members grew in varying degrees, making the comprehensive strength of the Loki Familia at this point in comparison to the original story undoubtedly much stronger.
This allowed the first artificial maze strategy battle of the Loki Familia to appear very embarrassing, but at least without any attrition, no sacrifices, instead one Lv.7 level monster was defeated, and [Immortal Spirit Six Circles] was triggered ahead of time, causing the remnants of the dark faction to leave the stage prematurely, which is already a remarkable achievement.
So, regardless of what others think, Reiger feels that the first artificial maze strategy battle achieved such a result, which is quite successful.
Therefore, notwithstanding others, Reiger is quite satisfied.
"No one sacrificed, that’s a good thing."
Reiger thought this way.
Although, even if someone sacrificed themselves, he would use Resurrection Magic to revive them, not dying is naturally the best.
"If the Istar Clan and Gallie Clan hadn’t interfered, the results of the battle would surely be greater."
At this point in the original story, the Istar Clan and Gallie Clan had not interfered in the artificial maze strategy battle.
Even though these two clans and the Loki Familia had intersections and even conflicts in the original, these intersections and conflicts were events before the first artificial maze strategy battle happened.
"Because of me, the Familia avoided many detours, directly found the enemy’s base, which reduced conflict with the Istar Clan and Gallie Clan."
Reiger originally thought this was a good thing, but now it seems that’s not necessarily the case.
If the Loki Familia had beforehand solved the Istar Clan and Gallie Clan, then during the first artificial maze strategy battle, Thanatos wouldn’t have sought out the goddesses of these two clans to let them join the struggle.
Precisely because these clan matters were overlooked by Reiger, they were able to get involved in this battle.
This made the resistance forces of the underground powers much stronger, resulting in many variables appearing.
Fortunately, the final result wasn’t too unacceptable.
"The Istar Clan and Gallie Clan still lost at our hands, the threats have been eliminated."
"The remnants of the dark faction were prematurely defeated, Thanatos was sent back, the red-haired monster Reveis was defeated, leading to the [Immortal Spirit Six Circles] activating early."
"With this, as long as Finn and the others plan the second artificial maze strategy battle well, surely they can smoothly eliminate the city destroyers and all Immortal Spirit clones, dismantling the underground forces."
Currently, the situation seems unfavorable to Orario, but actually, compared to this point in the original story, it is quite improved.
"Next, we must first rescue Theona and Theone."
Reiger and Finn both have this thought.
It is imperative to ransom the two key members of the Familia.
Otherwise, everything is meaningless.
Loki obviously knows the urgency of the situation, although dissatisfied, still brought Gallie from the guild side, temporarily saving her.
This is a hostage... No, it is a divine hostage.
If not for Theona and Theone, Loki would definitely have kicked Gallie when she’s down, taking the opportunity to stomp on her, and jointly protested against the Fighting Nation Tiershkula, forcing the nation to make many concessions to gain significant benefits.
But for Theona and Theone, Loki’s deal naturally fell through, dissatisfaction is certainly present.
Aside from Gallie’s matter, even more bothersome happenings occurred for Loki.
"What did you say?"
In Finn’s office, Reiger, who was called here, looked surprised.